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EXAM PREPARATION
LESSONS of 40 mins per week
START DATES: January April June September
LENGTH: 6 months 9 months 11 months
LEVELS: Elementary Intermediate Advanced
CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH
EXAM DATES & PREPARATION COURSES
Improve job prospects or gain entrance to university with a qualification that will never expire. This is an ideal course for students with a wide range of goals, from university entrance or getting a job, to measuring their current language level.
All EF schools that offer Cambridge English Exam Preparation have courses tailored for March, June and December exam dates. The end date of your program can be extended to meet an exam date if required.
Exam description: Cambridge English exams can be used as proof of proficiency for university admissions, immigration or employment in most English-speaking countries. Offered in computer-based and paper-based formats, the exams test reading, writing, listening, speaking and use of English. Cambridge English Language Assessment is the part of the University of Cambridge that provides qualifications for English language learners. Cambridge English Exam Preparation courses are available at the following EF centers: Boston, New York, Chicago, Miami Beach, San Diego, Santa Barbara, San Francisco, Vancouver, London, Manchester, Bournemouth, Bristol, Dublin, Cambridge, Oxford, Brighton, St. Julian’s, Cape Town, Auckland, Brisbane and Sydney.
Exam Type Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)* Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)*
Cambridge First Certificate of English (FCE)*
Cambridge Key English Test (KET)* and Preliminary English Test (PET)* General language lessons to build grammar, vocabulary, written and spoken communication skills. Teacher-Guided Lessons in iLab (some on the tablet) at English schools.
Special Interest Lessons: Students start with an Intensive course before specializing their studies using Special Interest Lessons during the final term, which will focus on all aspects of exam preparation. Lecture (double lesson) either by a teacher or guest speaker for listening comprehension practice and cultural development.
Start date
Exam date
5 January 2015
7 March 2015
23 March 2015
11 June 2015
7 September 2015
7 Nov / 28 Nov ‘15
5 January 2015
4 March 2015
23 March 2015
6 June 2015
15 June 2015**
21 August 2015**
7 September 2015
7 Nov / 28 Nov ‘15
5 January 2015
7 March 2015
23 March 2015
6 June 2015
15 June 2015**
20 August 2015
7 September 2015
7 November 2015
5 January 2015
7 March 2015
23 March 2015
6 June 2015
15 June 2015**
20 August 2015**
7 September 2015
7 November 2015
Cambridge Business Language Testing Service (BULATS)*
Available throughout the year in both computer-based and paper-based formats, the BULATS exam can be taken at most EF schools with any course type. Please contact us for more information.
Cambridge Business English Certificates (BEC)*
Available throughout the year upon request. Contact us for more information.
Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)*
Available throughout the year upon request. Contact us for more information.
*Available at all Cambridge English Exam Preparation schools **Course only available in Brisbane, Cambridge and Miami. All exam dates are subject to change
EXAM TYPES Cambridge certifications are recognized by over 11,000 employers, universities, and governments around the world. Exam Type
Levels
Description
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)*
C2
proof of exceptional English ability
C2
Upper Advanced
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)*
C2 C1
qualification for high achievers in the professional
C1
Advanced
Cambridge First Certificate of English (FCE)*
C2 C1 B2
Confirms a strong command of complex and written English
B2
Upper Intermediate
Cambridge Preliminary English Test (PET)*
C2 C1 B2 B1
Shows an understanding of practical English for everyday use.
B1
Intermediate
Cambridge Key English Test (KET)*
C2 C1 B2 B1 A2
First level of international qualification.
A2
Elementary
A1
Beginner
BULATS The Business Language Testing Service (BULATS) measures workplace language skills. BEC The Business English Certificate (BEC), assesses business English ability.
Experts in Education EF has tailored courses to help you accelerate your English learning and score high on English tests like Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL, or TOEIC. Dedicated staff at EF will guide you to the most suitable exam whether you want to attend a university or apply for an international career.
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