ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: CAMBRIDGE EXAM PREPARATION

The London College of English prepares students for the following University of Cambridge Examinations: IELTS, FCE, CAE and CPE. The college will deal with the entry formalities for June and December examinations, once the students have been assessed by their teachers.

Students are responsible for their own examination fees.

• IELTS - International English Language Training System
  IELTS is recognised as an entrance requirement by British, Australian, New Zealand and Canadian universities and for secondary, vocational and training programmes. Examinations are external and held throughout the year. Although there is no obligation to attend an IELTS preparation course prior to taking the examination, Cambridge stress that it would be very well advised as their own studies indicate that it takes, on average, 200 hours of study to progress from one band or level to another. This would be the equivalent of taking a full-time course at the London College of English for at least 12 weeks. As band six is usually regarded as acceptable for university entrance, the course at this college will concentrate at around this level.
• FCE - Cambridge First Certificate
  This course is suitable for those who have reached a good level of English (Upper Intermediate) is the able to deal confidently with a range of written and spoken communications. The course is very intensive and requires hard work and commitment.
• CAE - Cambridge Certificate In Advanced English
  It offers a high-level qualification for those wishing to use English at work or for further studies as some British Universities accept CAE (grade A or B) as an entry level of English for their programmes. The course is designed to develop skills required by students progressing to Proficiency-CPE, the emphasis is on realistic tasks and the ability to use the language in practical situations.
• CPE - Cambridge Certificate Of Proficiency in English
  CPE is for learners who have achieved a high level of English and are able to function effectively in almost any English-speaking context. Successful candidates at this level are approaching a standard of English similar to that of an educated native speaker. It is recognised as a qualification for entrance into British universities, as an equivalent qualification for broader career purposes, and as a teaching qualification in EFL.

For more information on fees, dates, nearest examination centers etc., please visit: http://www.cambridgeesol.org/index.htm