1. Exam Preparation FCE, CAE, CPE

B2 First (FCE)
FCE is an upper-intermediate level qualification. It is recognised globally and it proves you can use every day spoken and written English for work and study purposes.

C1 Advanced (CAE)
CAE is an internationally recognised exam for advanced level of English. Passing CAE demonstrates a high-level of language skills needed for success in study and work. Many top colleges, universities and places of work accept CAE.

C2 Proficiency (CPE)
CPE is a recognised exam accepted by thousands of leading businesses and educational institutions worldwide. It shows you have achieved an extremely high level in English, and can communicate with fluency similar to a native speaker.

Course description:

The lessons focus on improving your general English and exam skills, getting you to the level needed to pass the exam papers.You will attend general English classes in the morning (15 hours per week) and exam preparation lessons three afternoons (6 hours per week). 

The exam preparation lessons are based around topical issues and current affairs, while at the same time working on your vocabulary, grammar, syntax and oral skills. Our teachers will also prepare you for the techniques required to pass the exam papers and you will also be given real exam papers to work on. Each student will have regular mock exams with detailed feedback provided by the teacher.

Cambridge exam courses help our students:

• Learn useful expressions and grammar
• Improve on accent, pronunciation and intonation
• Develop the skills needed to answer exam questions
• Reduce exam anxiety and build confidence in handling all exam papers
• Receive individual feedback where your progress is reviewed and goals are set

SPECIAL OFFER: 25% off on all face-to-face classes attended during September-December 2021.**

Classes available:

Study materials for the morning classes are included in the price. Students will have to buy additional textbooks for the afternoon lessons, cost of £60.  For more information click here.

Part-time classes are available throughout the year. Click here for the next available dates. 

2. Exam Preparation IELTS Academic

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is recognised as a reliable way of assessing the language skills of candidates who need to study or work where English is the language of communication. You will need IELTS if you want to:

• study at university at undergraduate or postgraduate levels, or
  
• join a professional organisation in an English-speaking country.

Course description:

The aim of the course is to help you to get the score you need to enter your chosen University or workplace. The lessons are designed to help you improve your oral and written skills needed to pass the four exam papers: listening, reading, writing and speaking. You will attend general English classes in the morning (15 hours per week) and IELTS Academic preparation lessons three afternoons (6 hours per week). For general English you will be placed in class according to your level.  For IELTS you may be placed in a mixed-level group: B2 upper-intermediate-C1 advanced. We will test your level before you join the classes.

Your teacher will work with you on the exam techniques so that you develop the skills to handle all the components of the IELTS exam. You will also work with real exam papers and be given guidance and support on how to effectively complete them. Each student will have regular mock exams with detailed feedback provided by the teacher.

Please note that this class is open for students of level B2 and above.

The IELTS course helps our students:

• Improve vocabulary and grammar
• Work on the accent, pronunciation and intonation
• Reduce exam anxiety and build confidence in handling all exam papers
• Receive individual feedback where your progress is reviewed and your goals are set

Study materials for the morning classes are included in the price. Students will have to buy additional textbooks for the afternoon lessons, cost of £60. For more information click here.

Part-time classes are available throughout the year. Click here for the next available dates.

** The Special Offer is available on all adult courses published above and attended during the period of 13 September-17 December 2021. The start date must be within this period and full prices are charged for attending classes outside of these dates. This offer is not transferable and cannot be combined with any other offer.

3. Examination Fees

Examination fee for B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency or IELTS is around £190.

*Dates depend on the exam centre of your choice. Exam entry should be booked well in advance of the exam dates. Please contact the School if you need advice on booking an exam.