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  • C2 Proficiency
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Results

C2 Proficiency results are reported on the Cambridge English Scale.

You will receive a separate score for each of the four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) and use of English, giving you a clear understanding of your performance. These five scores are averaged to give you an overall result for the exam. You will also be given a grade and Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level.

For more information about the Cambridge English Scale, download our factsheet


When will I get my C2 Proficiency Statement of Results?

All candidates receive a Statement of Results, and if you are successful in the exam you will also receive a certificate.

Your Statement of Results is released online, approximately four to six weeks after the exam for paper-based exams, and two to three weeks after the exam for computer-based exams. The fastest way to get your results is to sign up to our free online results service.


When will I get my C2 Proficiency certificate?

We send your certificate to your exam centre about three weeks after results are available. Your exam centre then sends it on to you.

  • If you took a paper-based exam, your certificate will be sent to your centre seven to nine weeks after the date of your exam.
  • If you took a computer-based exam, your certificate will be sent to your centre five to six weeks after your exam date.

C2 Proficiency Scale Scores

Depending on which university, college or organisation you are applying to, you may be asked to achieve a specific score or grade, either overall or for a particular skill. For C2 Proficiency, the following scores will be used to report results:

Cambridge English Scale Score Grade CEFR level
220–230 Grade A C2
213–219 Grade B C2

200–212

Grade C C2
180–199 Level C1 C1

The exam is targeted at Level C2 of the CEFR. The examination also provides reliable assessment at the level below C2 (Level C1).

Scores between 162 and 179 are also reported for C2 Proficiency. You will not receive a certificate, but your Cambridge English Scale score will be shown on your Statement of Results.

The relationship between the CEFR levels, the Cambridge English Scale and the grades awarded in C2 Proficiency is illustrated below:

Diagram of where Cambridge English: Proficiency is aligned on the CEFR and Cambridge English Scale

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What is a Statement of Results?

Your Statement of Results contains the following information:

  • your score on the Cambridge English Scale for each of the four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) and use of English
  • your score on the Cambridge English Scale for the overall exam
  • your grade (A, B, C, Level C1) for the overall exam
  • your CEFR level for the overall exam.

Find out how to understand your Statement of Results (for exams taken in January 2015 and after)

Download a sample Statement of Results for C2 Proficiency

What is on my certificate?

Certificates are normally sent to exam centres within three months of the exam. Please contact your centre if you need to know the specific date. Your certificate can be awarded at different levels, depending on your achievement.

C2 Proficiency – Level C2
If you achieve a scale score of 200–230 (grade A, B or C) in your exam, you will receive the Certificate of Proficiency in English at Level C2.

Level C1 certificate
We believe it is important to recognise your achievement, even if you do not reach Level C2. If your exam performance is below Level C2, but falls within Level C1, we will recognise your achievement with a Cambridge English certificate stating that you demonstrated ability at Level C1.

How long is my C2 Proficiency certificate valid for?
Your Cambridge English certificate does not expire. Recognising organisations such as universities, colleges and employers can choose how long to accept results for, so make sure you always check their requirements.

Can I get my results online?

Yes, the fastest way for you to get your exam results is to sign up for our FREE online results service. Your exam centre will give you the information you need to register for this service.

Register with Cambridge English Results Online

How can institutions verify my results?

You can let employers, universities or other organisations check your results online.

Just send them your Candidate ID and Candidate Secret Number (printed on your Confirmation of Entry) and they can check your results quickly, easily and securely online at www.cambridgeenglish.org/verifiers

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