Our Cambridge C2 Proficiency exam preparation course in Brighton is designed to improve your overall language ability in addition to developing the language skills necessary to pass the Cambridge C2 Proficiency exam. C2 Proficiency is Cambridge’s highest-level qualification, and proof that you are a highly competent speaker of English.
The Cambridge C2 Proficiency was previously called the CPE, or Cambridge English: Proficiency.
A C2 Proficiency qualification demonstrates that you are highly skilled in the English language. It shows that you can communicate on a similar level to a native English speaker: with fluency, sophistication and a deep understanding of the language. C2 is the highest level on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) scale.
At C2 level, you’ll be able to study or work in the highest areas of an academic or professional environment, such as a PhD programme or management position in a company. The Cambridge C2 Proficiency qualification is the internationally recognised proof that you are at this level of English.
The Cambridge C2 Proficiency examination preparation course is perfect if you wish to attain Cambridge’s highest level qualification.
* Minimum age: please see more information regarding levels of care and supervision for 16 and 17 year olds in international classes. We occasionally accept 15 year olds in international classes provided they are part of a group with a group leader.
We offer a 9-week and a 12-week intensive C2 Proficiency exam preparation course in Brighton, which take place ahead of the Proficiency exams in March, June and December. You can choose either 25 lessons (18.75 hours) or 30 lessons (22.5 hours) per week.
The 25 lessons per week option is a pure C2 Proficiency preparation course.
With the 30 lessons per week option, the extra 5 lessons per week allow you to focus on a particular area of general English that you need extra help with for the exam such as:
All C2 Proficiency preparation courses include:
In 2024 you may choose from:
| Dates | Duration | Intensity | Exam date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jan – 01 Mar | 8 weeks | 25/30 lessons per week | *02 March |
| 18 Mar – 07 Jun | 12 weeks | 25/30 lessons per week | 07 June |
| 09 Sept – 29 Nov | 12 weeks | 25/30 lessons per week | *30 November |
*Saturday exam. Please book accommodation accordingly.
If you want to study for at least 24 weeks, this Cambridge Examination Course can be taken as part of our Study Year Programme..
| Course options | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/30 lessons | 09:00–10:15 | 09:00–10:15 | 09:00–10:15 | 09:00–10:15 | 09:00–10:15 |
| 25/30 lessons | 10:45–12:15 | 10:45–12:15 | 10:45–12:15 | 10:45–12:15 | 10:45–12:15 |
| 25/30 lessons | Lunch break | ||||
| 25/30 lessons | 13:15–14.30 | 13:15–14.30 | 13:15–14.30 | 13:15–14.30 | |
| 30 lessons | 14:35–15:30 | 14:30–15:30 | 14:35–15:30 | 14:35–15:30 | |
| 1 ‘lesson’ = 45 minutes. Lessons are usually combined into larger units of time. | |||||
This course is an excellent option for you if you need to pass the Cambridge C2 proficiency examination (previously known as the CPE), and you intend to take the exam straight after the course.
You need to be over 16 years old, and you should already be at CEFR C1 to CEFR C1+ level of English language ability.
The exams are held in Brighton three times a year in March, June and December. The exams are provided by the Sussex Open Centre for Examinations (SOCE). Please note: in some cases the written exam takes place on the Saturday immediately after the course. The oral exam is usually on a Saturday or Sunday during the course. Please contact us for details.
We book the exam with the test centre in the first weeks of the Cambridge course so you will have plenty of time to see how you are getting on and what is best.
Our Exam preparation courses start on set dates for 4, 10 or 12 weeks. If you are planning to study for longer it is also possible to combine different courses General English and Exam preparation. Please ask for more details.
Our exam preparation courses are full time intensive courses in dedicated classes focussing on IELTS or Cambridge First, Advanced or Proficiency. You study for your chosen exam in the morning and afternoon. The courses have fixed dates that finish with the possibility to take your chosen exam. There is always a 'mock' exam under exam conditions before the real exam so you can get an idea of what the exam will be like and get feedback on what you need to improve.
London Gatwick airport is the nearest airport to Brighton, then London Heathrow airport. From Gatwick there are direct trains to Brighton (about 35 minutes) and direct coaches (about 55 minutes). From Heathrow there are direct coaches (about 2 hours 15 minutes). Alternatively we can arrange taxi transfers. These take about 35 minutes from Gatwick to your accommodation and 75-90 minutes from Heathrow.
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| ELC level | Equivalent CEFR levels | |
|---|---|---|
| A0 | ||
| A1 | ||
| Upper A1 | Lower A2 | |
| A2 | ||
| B1 | ||
| B2 | ||
| C1 | ||
| C2 | ||
We offer an English level test which anyone can take. It involves 50 questions and, depending on your level, will probably take you from 10 to 20 minutes. At the end of it, we will tell you your probable level.
But when you book, we will ask you to take a more detailed and accurate test, to make sure that you start in the class which is best for you.
If this course information has left you uncertain about which option, or exam is right for you, please reach out to us so we can help you decide.
Here are some typical dilemmas we can help with: