English Examination
Courses
The
following exams are recognised throughout Great Britain and many other
countries around the world. These assess various aspects of the English
language: listening, speaking, use of English, reading and writing.
Our aim at Capital School of English is to provide you with the skills
to be successful in your future use of the language focusing on the
exam techniques required.
Video Feedback
Sessions are an integral part of all our programmes and are an invaluable
resource for students trying to build confidence. These feedback sessions
are used as part of the examination courses to prepare you for the pressures
of exams.
What
exam courses can I take?
• FCE: First Certificate in English
• CAE: Certificate in Advanced English
• CPE: Certificate of Proficiency in English
• IELTS: International English Language Testing System
CAE, CPE and IELTS are suitable for entry into UK Universities. Please
visit the official web-site for Cambridge Examinations: www.cambridge-efl.org.uk
and for IELTS: www.ielts.org
How
do I enrol for the exams?
At Capital School of English we will help you to enrol for all examinations.
We will assist you with payment and timings for all exams.
When
can I take these exam courses?
• FCE and CAE: Each course ranges from 9 to 12 weeks and the times
of year are:
- From January to March
- From March to June
- From September to December
•
CPE: This course is 12 weeks in length, but only twice a year:
- From March to June
- From September to December
•
IELTS: Each course is 4 weeks minimum and start every Monday.
IELTS
This course is designed to maximise your examination skills, in listening,
speaking, reading and writing. This is an extremely popular exam for
overseas students wishing to obtain entry into British Colleges and
Universities. For more information visit: www.ielts.org
What
level of English do I need to take the IELTS course?
We advise you to have a minimum level of Upper-Intermediate if you want
to take the course for academic purposes.
When
can I take the IELTS Test?
The test is scheduled once a month all year round; the exam fee is payable
to the IELTS examination centre in Bournemouth. The exam fee has to
be paid at least four weeks before the examination date. We will assist
you in deciding the timing of your exam.
Examination
and Course after Care:
Capital School of English can assist you in researching further education
courses and create a comfortable transition into what can seem quite
a daunting life change.
| Exam
Features |
FCE |
CAE |
CPE |
IELTS |
| Length |
12
weeks |
12
weeks |
12
weeks |
Minimum
4 weeks
|
| Minimum
level |
Upper-Intermediate |
Advanced |
High
Advanced |
Upper-Intermediate |
| Course
Starting Dates |
|
| Examination
dates |
March,
June & December |
March,
June & December |
June
& December |
Weekly |
| Lessons
per week |
20
Lessons / 15 hours |
| Age |
Recommended
18 years upwards |
| Assessments |
Weekly |
|
