The C2 Proficiency Reading and Use of English paper has 7 parts and 53 questions. In one part, you may have to read one long text or three or more shorter, related texts.

Shows you can deal confidently with different types of text, such as fiction and non-fiction books, journals, newspapers and manuals.

This paper accounts for 40% of the total mark.

The C2 Proficiency Writing paper has 2 parts. You have to show that you can write different types of text in English.

Requires you to be able to write a variety of text types, such as essays, reports and reviews.

This paper accounts for 20% of the total mark.

The C2 Proficiency Listening paper has 4 parts and 30 questions. For each part you have to listen to a recorded text or texts and answer some questions. You hear each recording twice.

Requires you to be able to follow and understand a range of spoken materials, such as lectures, speeches and interviews.

This paper accounts for 20% of the total mark.

The C2 Proficiency Speaking test has three parts and you take it together with another candidate. There are two examiners. One of the examiners (the interlocutor) conducts the test and the other examiner (the assessor) listens to what you say and takes notes.

Shows you can take part in a conversation by answering and asking simple questions. Your Speaking test will be conducted usually face to face with one or two other candidates and two examiners. One of the examiners (who could be online, examining remotely) talks to you and the other examiner listens. This makes your test more realistic and more reliable. Examiners may use their mobile phones for entering marks using an app.

This paper accounts for 20% of the total mark.