Exam Preparation - English Language 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 English language courses 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

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. Students are usually registered with the local exam centre within the first 4 weeks of their course. All examination students are offered free tutorial sessions later on their course to assist in any particular problem they may be encountering as well as extra timetabled help with their oral examination.

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

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