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Taking an exam after your studies or your stay in an English speaking country is your chance to validate what you learnt while you were abroad and come back home with an official certificate guaranteeing your ability to communicate in English, and giving you better study or job prospects.
Obtain an internationally recognized certificate of your ability to communicate in Business/International English
TOEIC
2 to 12 weeks study
Start dates once a month or once every 2 months depending on the school
Please note course prices do not include the exam fee, this is usually GBP 100.00 / EUR 125.00 and needs to be paid at school.
IELTS International English Language Testing System
IELTS is the chosen language test of many universities in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, and is designed to assess whether you are ready to study, in English, in an academic situation. IELTS tests your ability in reading, writing, speaking and listening. The school will prepare you for all these skills, while progressively developing your examination techniques.
What does the course involve?
In most cases, the preparation course involves general English lessons to help improve your level of general English in everyday use, combined with specific IELTS lessons preparing you for the exam. This course can be booked for a period of 1 to 12 weeks, but you should only start it if youre already at an intermediate level of English. If your level is lower than that, we recommend you take a general English course beforehand.
Who takes this course?
You should take this course if you are an upper intermediate or advanced student of English and serious about entering a UK, Australian or New Zealand university. This course exposes students to Academic Level English and prepares them with skills and strategies necessary for success on the test.
What will the timetable be like?
This will vary depending on the school but in most cases, you can expect to have 20 lessons per week, Monday to Friday between 9am and 12.30-1.00pm. Some schools also offer an intensive option with up to 30 lessons per week and extra lessons in the afternoon.
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.
What does the course involve?
The preparation course will help you get ready for all the 5 papers of the exam: reading 1 hour, writing - 1 hour 20 min, use of English - 45 min, listening 40 min, speaking 14 min.
It will give you the practical language skills needed to be successful on the test, such as:
understand the main ideas of complex pieces of writing
keep up a conversation on a fairly wide range of topics, expressing opinions and presenting arguments
produce clear, detailed writing, expressing opinions and explaining the advantages and disadvantages of different points of view
Who takes this course?
The FCE is the right exam for you if you want to achieve the following:
understand texts from a wide variety of sources
use English to make notes while someone is speaking in English
talk to people about a wide variety of topics
understand people talking in English on radio or television programmes
What will the timetable be like?
There are general or intensive courses available, with either 20 or 28/30 lessons per week, Monday to Friday in the morning (and afternoon for an intensive course). The courses usually last for 10/12 weeks and have specific start dates during the year.
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.
What does the course involve?
The preparation course will help you get ready for the different papers of the exam: reading 1 hour 15 min, writing 1 hour 30 min, use of English 1 hour, listening 40 min, speaking 15 min.
You can expect to work on the following skills:
read quickly enough to cope with an academic course
understand complex opinions
produce clear, well structured and detailed pieces of writing
express yourself well with a good degree of fluency
use English flexibly for social, professional and academic purposes
Who takes this course?
The CAE is the right exam for you if you want to achieve the following:
use English in an effective way for business or study purposes
use English confidently and flexibly
produce well-structured, clear pieces of writing on complex issues
What will the timetable be like?
There are general or intensive courses available, with either 20 or 28/30 lessons per week, Monday to Friday in the morning (and afternoon for an intensive course). The courses usually last for 10/12 weeks and have specific start dates during the year.
CPE is Cambridge ESOL's most advanced exam. It is aimed at people who use English at a very fluent, near native level, for professional or study purposes.
What does the course involve?
The preparation course will get you ready for the 5 papers of the exam: reading - 1 hour 30 min, writing 2 hours, use of English 1 hour 30 min, listening 45 min, speaking 19 min.
You can expect to work on the following areas:
understand with ease virtually everything you hear and read
make accurate and complete notes during a presentation
understand colloquial asides
talk about complex and sensitive issues without awkwardness
express yourself precisely and fluently
Who takes this course?
You should take this course if you want to use English at a very fluent level, and to be able to advise on, or talk about complex or sensitive issues, and to understand the finer points of documents, correspondence and reports.
What will the timetable be like?
There are general or intensive courses available, with either 20 or 28/30 lessons per week, Monday to Friday in the morning (and afternoon for an intensive course). The courses usually last for 10/12 weeks and have specific start dates during the year.
The TOEFL test is the most widely accepted English-language test in the world, by institutions and universities in the USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. The test, similar to the IELTS but more commonly used in North America, measures your ability to communicate in English in colleges and universities. You can take the test as an Internet-based Test (iBT) or a paper-based test (PBT), depending on which format is offered at your test center.
What does the course involve?
The TOEFL preparation course usually involves 15 to 20 lessons per week, for anything from 1 to 12 weeks. Classes focus on improving the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) as well as key strategies for success on the test. The latest TOEFL includes extensive speaking and writing, so improvement and practice are critical.
Who takes this course?
You should take this course if you are an upper intermediate or advanced student of English and serious about entering an American or Canadian university. This course exposes students to Academic Level English and prepares them with skills and strategies necessary for success on the test.
What will the timetable be like?
You will be likely to study for around 3 to 4 hours each day, generally in the morning between 9am and 1pm, although some locations offer an afternoon course.
TOEIC Test Of English for International Communication
The TOEIC sets the global standard for measuring English language skills for business. It is used by more than 4.5 million people each year to advance their careers. Moreover, thousands of corporations, educational institutions and governments throughout the world use the TOEIC to recruit, hire and promote the most qualified candidates.
What does the course involve?
The preparation course will focus on areas such as:
Accuracy with grammatical structures
Communicative skills and ability
Functional structures
Vocabulary extension
Exam skills needed to obtain a high TOEIC score
Who takes this course?
Nonnative English speakers take the test to demonstrate English proficiency when applying for new positions and obtaining credentials. It is ideal for those using English everyday in a international environment.
As a fair and objective measure of English proficiency, the TOEIC test will enable you to:
verify your current level of English proficiency
qualify for a new position and/or promotion in a company
enhance your professional credentials
monitor your progress in English
set your own learning goals
involve your employer in advancing your English ability
What will the timetable be like?
Like most exam preparation courses, you will often combine general English lessons with specific preparation lessons to get you ready for the exam, for a maximum of 30 lessons per week. Classes take place Monday to Friday in the morning, and sometimes also in the afternoon for the intensive option.
