Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English

The exam has been in use since 1953,[1] but is regularly updated to ensure it reflects current research in language teaching and assessment.

The ECPE is taken by school-aged and adult learners living in countries where the common language is not English.

Part 3 (12 multiple-choice questions): test takers listen to three recorded talks / extended conversations.

The texts and tasks in the exam reflect a range of personal, public, occupational and educational situations that they might encounter in real-life.

Test takers who achieve a score of 840 or higher in all four sections are awarded a Certificate of Proficiency with Honors.

The ECPE Certificate is recognized at the C2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

It is accepted by many universities as proof of proficiency in English, provided it has been received within the last two years prior to the commencement of one's studies.

It is accepted by universities, governments and employers in many countries around the world,[4] including: In 2014, the ECPE was used by test takers with 33 different first language backgrounds (the largest being Albanian, Arabic, Greek, Portuguese and Spanish).