Cambridge Exam Course (FCE, CAE, CPE)

Our well-established and expert examination team provide the students with a comprehensive preparation for these examinations.

 

  • First Certificate in English (FCE) - FCE is an exam for people who can use everyday written and spoken English at an upper-intermediate level. It is an ideal exam for people who want to use English for work or study purposes.
  • Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) - CAE is an exam for advanced users of English. This exam is aimed at people who can use written and spoken English for most professional and social purposes. It is widely recognised for work or study purposes. Level needed: Upper-intermediate to advanced.
  • Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) - CPE is the most advanced exam. It is aimed at people who use English for professional or study purposes. Level needed: Advanced.


Morning lessons are structured to focus on grammar and vocabulary building, with specific focus on the ‘Use of English’, ‘writing’, and ‘reading’ papers. In the afternoons the lessons focus on the ‘speaking’ and ‘listening’ papers. Students can expect to be given comprehensive practice of past papers and a thorough education in exam techniques.

It should be noted that there is an expectation that the students have a certain degree of homework in order to prepare then fully for the exams.

 

Lessons per week:

30 lessons = 22.5 hours

Lesson times:

45 minutes

Lesson schedule:

Mornings and afternoons

Class size max:

10 students

Course length:

8 weeks in 2011, 10 weeks in 2012

Start dates:

See table below

Levels:

FCE: Intermediate (B1) + 

CAE: Upper Intermediate (B2) +

CPE: Advanced (C1)

 

Notes

Examination Fees and transport to the testing centre are not included

These courses must be booked with one extra week accommodation to include the date of the final examination.

Course Dates (FCE, CAE, CPE) 2011

Course Duration Start 2011 Provisional Exam Dates 2011
FCE 8 Weeks 10 Oct 05 - 10 Dec
       
CAE 8 Weeks 10 Oct 05 - 10 Dec
       
CPE 8 Weeks 10 Oct 06 - 10 Dec

Course Dates (FCE, CAE, CPE) 2012

Course Duration Start 2012 Provisional Exam Dates 2012
FCE 10 Weeks 02 Jan 10 Mar
FCE 10 Weeks 27 Mar 09 Jun
FCE 10 Weeks 24 Sep 08 Dec
       
CAE 10 Weeks 02 Jan 17 Mar
CAE 10 Weeks 02 Apr 13 Jun
CAE 10 Weeks 24 Sep 05 Dec
       
CPE 10 Weeks 02 Apr 14 Jun
CPE 10 Weeks 24 Sep 06 Dec

Sample Timetable

  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
09:00 - 10:35 Grammar study, Vocabulary building, Reading Practice Grammar study, Vocabulary building, Reading Practice Grammar study, Vocabulary building, Reading Practice Grammar study, Vocabulary building, Reading Practice Grammar study,Intensive listening, Learner training, Writing practice
10:35 - 10:55 Break Break Break Break Break
10:55 - 12:30 Exam Practice, Use of English, Writing and Reading Exam Practice, Use of English, Writing and Reading Exam Practice, Use of English, Writing and Reading Exam Practice, Use of English, Writing and Reading Exam Practice, Use of English, Writing and Reading
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
13:30 - 15:05 Exam Practice, Listening and Speaking Exam Practice, Listening and Speaking Exam Practice, Listening and Speaking Exam Practice, Listening and Speaking Exam Practice,Listening and Speaking