

In this 9-week course you will master all the different types of exam tasks and learn lots of exam techniques. You will also revise grammar, expand your range of idiomatic expressions and descriptive language and practise your speaking, listening, and reading skills. You will be introduced to different types of writing such as reviews, proposals, articles, essays and reports. In class teachers use a textbook, sample and past papers and some additional audio-visual materials. You will be expected to spend up to 4 hours per week on self- study and written assignments. At the end of the course you will take a mock exam and receive detailed feedback and tips for further study. Please see the table below for details.
| Course type | CPE exam preparation course (online) |
|---|---|
| Days and times of classes | Saturdays, 10am-2:10pm |
| Course length | 8 weeks |
| Required level of English | advanced (C2) |
| Next course starts: | 17-01-2026 Register Now |
| Course fee |
The Certificate of Proficiency in English (also called Proficiency) is the most advanced English as a foreign language certificate issued by University of Cambridge. It is widely recognised by employers, governmental and educational institutions around the world.
Please refer to the table for upcoming C2 (CPE) exam dates in Dublin as advertised by the exam centre. These dates are subject to change
| C2 exam dates in Dublin | |
|---|---|
| Computer based Cambridge C2 exam | 2025-07-11 (CB), 2025-07-29 (CB), 2025-08-15 (CB), 2025-09-12 (CB), 2025-09-30 (CB), 2025-10-10 (CB), 2025-10-30 (CB), 2025-11-12 (CB), |
| Paper based Cambridge C2 exam | 2025-08-29 (PB), 2025-12-04 (PB), 2025-12-13 (PB), |

The exam is divided into four parts: Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening and Speaking and it aims at testing English used in every-day life, the media and work. All written parts take place on the same day whereas the speaking part may be scheduled on a different day
You can take the exam in one of the official exam centres and you need to register for it a few weeks before the exam date. We will be very happy to help you register for the exam in Dublin free of charge. Please note there is an exam fee payable to the exam centre and it is not included in our course fee.
For more information on the exam, its structure and exam dates go to Cambridge English website.
To contact the school please
call or WhatsApp us on 00353851581428
send us an email to info@yourenglish.ie
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