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.
Key Facts 2010
Lessons per week: | 30 lessons = 25 hours |
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| Lesson times: | 50 minutes |
| Lesson schedule: | Mornings and afternoons |
| Class size max: | 10 students |
| Course length: | 8 weeks |
| Start dates: | See below |
| Levels: | FCE: Intermediate + CAE: Upper Intermediate + CPE: Advanced
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| Notes: | Examination Fees and transportation to the testing centre are not included |
Course Dates (FCE, CAE, CPE) 2010
| Course | Duration | Start 2010 | Provisional Exam Dates 2010 |
| FCE | 8 Weeks | 11 Jan | 08 - 13 Mar |
| FCE | 8 Weeks | 12 Apr | 07 - 12 Jun |
| FCE | 8 Weeks | 11 Oct | 06 - 11 Dec |
| CAE | 8 Weeks | 04 Jan | 01 - 06 Mar |
| CAE | 8 Weeks | 19 Apr | 14 - 19 Jun |
| CAE | 8 Weeks | 11 Oct | 06 - 11 Dec |
| CPE | 8 Weeks | 04 Jan | 01 - 06 Mar |
| CPE | 8 Weeks | 19 Apr | 14 - 19 Jun |
| CPE | 8 Weeks | 11 Oct | 06 - 11 Dec |
2011
Lessons per week: | 30 lessons = 22.5 hours |
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| Lesson times: | 45 minutes |
| Lesson schedule: | Mornings and afternoons |
| Class size max: | 10 students |
| Course length: | 8 weeks |
| Start dates: | See table below |
| Levels: | FCE: Intermediate (B1) + CAE: Upper Intermediate (B2) + CPE: Advanced (C1)
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| Notes | Examination Fees and transportation to the testing centre are not included |
Course Dates (FCE, CAE, CPE) 2011
| Course | Duration | Start 2011 | Provisional Exam Dates 2011 |
| FCE | 8 Weeks | 10 Jan | 07 - 12 Mar |
| FCE | 8 Weeks | 11 Apr | 06 - 11 Jun |
| FCE | 8 Weeks | 10 Oct | 05 - 10 Dec |
| CAE | 8 Weeks | 10 Jan | 07 - 12 Mar |
| CAE | 8 Weeks | 18 Apr | 13 - 18 Jun |
| CAE | 8 Weeks | 27 Jun | 22 - 27 Aug |
| CAE | 8 Weeks | 10 Oct | 05 - 10 Dec |
| CPE | 8 Weeks | 10 Jan | 09 - 12 Mar |
| CPE | 8 Weeks | 18 Apr | 14 - 18 Jun |
| CPE | 8 Weeks | 10 Oct | 06 - 10 Dec |
Sample Timetable
| 2010 | 2011 | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 09:00 – 10:40 | 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 |
| 10:40 – 11:00 | 10:35 - 10:55 | Break | Break | Break | Break | Break |
| 11:00 – 12:40 | 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 |
| 12:40 – 13:30 | 12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 13:30 – 15:10 | 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 |
