CPE

CPE – Certificate of Proficiency in English - Cambridge Exam Preparation Course

FULL-TIME 20 HOURS  /  MORNING  /  9.00 – 13.20

COURSE CODE: M-CPE20
course duration 12 weeks
availability two times per year
hours per week
20 (1 hour = 60 minutes)
course timetable 9.00 – 13.20  ( 5 days per week from Monday to Friday)
class size  maximum 8 students
minimum age   16 years old
number of teachers 1 or 2 per group
course book
required  see the current title list
minimum level of English required for this course advanced online test
  • Important! The course is not appropriate for students who wish to apply for a study visa contact us

 

  Class Time:   |    20 minute break    |  

9.00 - 11.00   11.20 – 13.20

More information about the course:

  • the purpose of this course is to prepare students for the CPE exam, which is “Cambridge ESOL''s most advanced exam. It is aimed at people who use English for professional or study purposes.” www.cambridgeesol.org
  • to fully prepare for the CPE exam please be advised that it takes about 240 hours / 12 weeks tuition.
  • interactive teaching approach focusing on communication and students’ participation
  • materials used involve a core text book and past exam papers, which provide a thorough oral and written practice
  • all Cambridge ESOL exams can be taken in Dublin.  The CPE exam is held two times per year: in June and December. 

Exam and Timetable details for 2010:
http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/timetables/2010/cpe.html

How will CPE benefit you?

“Cambridge ESOL is a department of the world-famous and historic University of Cambridge. Attaining one of its certificates is an achievement and a reward in itself. However, there are many other benefits to taking CPE.”

A world of opportunities — worldwide recognition

  • a CPE certificate is valid for life, you never need to take the exam again
  • CPE is a truly international exam, recognised by hundreds of employers as proof of proficiency in English and also by universities and colleges as proof of ability to study in English to undergraduate level.
  • Companies such as Coca-Cola, IBM, Nestlé, Sony, Procter & Gamble and Nokia recognise the value of CPE in their overseas offices.

What will taking CPE help you do?

Typical users can be expected to:

  • understand with ease virtually everything they hear and read
  • make accurate and complete notes during a presentation
  • understand colloquial asides
  • talk about complex and sensitive issues without awkwardness
  • express themselves precisely and fluently.

Your preparation for CPE will give you these kinds of practical language skills.
http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/general-english/cpe.html

COURSE SUMMARY & FEES 2010

12 weeks x 20 hours per week
Course fee: €2320
Course Type
Class Days 
Class Time
Course duration
Course Start and Finish Dates
CPE Five times per week
from Monday to Friday
09.00-13.20 12 weeks Monday 2 February – Friday 23 April
Monday 6 September – Friday 26 November
  • No registration fee required
  • If you would like to sign up for a 12-week course which has already started, you can still do it at a discounted price if seats are available.  Please contact us for more details
  • Important !  If you are not sure of your English level, we strongly advise you to do our online test and / or carefully read and analyse the levels description chart.  If you prefer to have your English tested at our school together with a short oral test, please  contact us.