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ECCE(Certificate of Competency in English) & ECPE (Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English)
The ECCE (Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English) and ECPE (Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English) certificates are official English-language examinations administered by the University of Michigan, recognized internationally and in Greece by ASEP.
The ECCE corresponds to the B2 level, while the ECPE corresponds to the C2 level, thus offering two different options depending on the candidate’s needs and proficiency.
Both certificates assess key language skills—comprehension and production of spoken and written language, as well as reading and grammar/vocabulary skills—with the ECPE focusing on more demanding and advanced uses of English.
ECCE (Certificate of Competency in English)
The ECCE is an exam for certifying English language proficiency at level B2 (known as "Lower"), developed by Michigan Language Assessment and recognized in Greece by ASEP and the private sector.
It tests the language proficiency of candidates at level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
An exam designed by Michigan Language Assessment, whose certificate is awarded by the University of Michigan, one of the top universities in the USA. It assesses the four language skills (listening, grammar-vocabulary-reading, writing and speaking). To pass, an average of 650 on the grading scale is required, while for the distinction "with Honors" an average of 840 is required.
Listening:
The first part (Part 1) of the Listening is heard only once, while the second (Part 2) is heard twice. It lasts approximately 30 minutes and includes 50 multiple-choice questions.
Grammar, Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension (GVR):
The GVR includes the Grammar, Vocabulary and Reading sections and lasts 75 minutes.
Report (Writing):
The Writing section requires the writing of a single text within 30 minutes and candidates have the option to choose between an email/letter or an essay on different topics.
Speaking:
The ECCE Speaking section lasts up to 15 minutes for a candidate, where a structured discussion takes place between the examiner and the candidate. The discussion consists of several parts, which include personal questions, the exchange of information and the presentation of a point of view.
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Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE)
The ECPE, or Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English, is a C2 level English proficiency certificate awarded by the University of Michigan. It is recognized in Greece by ASEP and the private sector, as well as in many other countries, and is used for academic and professional purposes.
ECPE (Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English)
It tests candidates' language proficiency at level C2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The exam is designed by Michigan Language Assessment, whose certificate is awarded by the University of Michigan, one of the top universities in the USA.
It assesses all 4 language skills (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) and is divided into 4 sections, Listening, GCVR (Grammar-Cloze-Vocabulary-Reading), Writing and Speaking.
Report (Writing):
The ECPE (Writing) report lasts 30 minutes, requires 250-300 words and is given the choice between 2 topics, which concern personal opinions or social issues and lasts 45 minutes.
Listening:
Parts 1 and 2 (Part 1, Part 2) of the Listening section are heard only once, while the third (Part 3) is heard twice and has a total duration of 35-40 minutes and consists of 50 multiple-choice questions.
Grammar, Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension (CGVR):
The GCVR is the written part consisting of Grammar, Cloze, Vocabulary and Reading, lasts 55 minutes and consists of 70 questions. Success in the GCVR requires answering at least 65% of the questions correctly (46 out of 70).
Speaking:
The ECPE Speaking exam lasts approximately 25-35 minutes. The exam is usually conducted in pairs of candidates (two or three) and has five stages, which are conducted by two examiners.
