Examination Preparation

For people who need IELTS preparation, Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) or Cambridge Advanced (CAE)

  • Prepare for all aspects of the examination you choose
  • You will learn examination techniques to improve your score
  • Regular practice exams will increase your confidence for your chosen exam
  • Courses available all year, including short summer courses
Programme Name
Sessions Per WeekThe number of sessions included per week.
IELTS, FCE, CAE PrepThis option includes either a Focus on Speaking session or preparation for IELTS preparation, Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) or Cambridge Advanced (CAE) examinations.
Skills SessionSkills may include:

- Academic reading and writing skills
- Participating in academic discussions / seminars
- Planning and writing essays effectively
- Techniques to improve examination scores
- Study and research skills
- Note-taking for lectures
- Summarising academic texts in English
Topics SessionTopics may include:

- Common academic topics: globalisation, technology and design
- University life and culture
- Research and report on your area of study
- Reading, listening and thinking critically
- Describing and analysing data
- Social media English for students
- Special interests - negotiated with the teacher
FK Lunch ClubA light lunch, 2 days a week, in a small group with an English speaker.
Task SessionTasks may include:

- Giving a talk or presentation
- Planning and promoting an event
- Teaching someone a new skill
- Inventing and marketing a product
- Producing an information sheet
- Writing and recording a podcast
- Storyboarding a promotion video
Price P/W (from)
 
IELTS Standard
20
£225
IELTS Intensive
28
£281
English for Everyday with IELTS Intensive
28
£250
Part-Time IELTS
8
£80
English for Everyday with FCE Intensive
28
£281
English for Everyday with CAE Intensive
28
£281
FCE Summer Standard
20
£245
CAE Summer Standard
20
£245
FCE Summer Intensive
28
£306
CAE Summer Intensive
28
£306

Programme Descriptions

IELTS Standard I20

Our basic IELTS preparation programme with focus on preparation for all aspects of the examination and English for Study skills sessions.
Includes 4 sessions of IELTS Preparation each day

  • Intensity
  • 16h 40m per week
  • 09:00 - 12:45
    Monday to Friday
4 Weeks 8 Weeks Add to Enquiry
20 Sessions Per Week The number of sessions included per week.
IELTS, FCE, CAE Prep This option includes either a Focus on Speaking session or preparation for IELTS preparation, Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) or Cambridge Advanced (CAE) examinations.
Skills Session
Topics Session
FK Lunch Club
Task Session

Timetable

  • 09:00 - 12:45 IELTS Preparation

Prices

  • £245 4 Weeks
  • £225 8 Weeks

Information

  • Available: 4 or 8 Weeks
  • Minimum Level: B1
  • Minimum Age: 16
  • Average 12, Maximum 15
  • 50 minutes (+10 minutes break)

More Information

2017 Start Dates

London
8 week course
January 3, January 30, February 27; March 27, April 24, May 22; July 3, August 29, September 25, October 23

4 week course
July 3, July 31.

Dublin

8 week course
January 3, February 27, May 22, August 28, October 23

4 week course
July 3, July 31

IELTS Intensive I28

More intensive IELTS preparation programme with thorough preparation for all aspects of the examination and extra English for Study topics and skills sessions.
Includes 4 sessions of IELTS Preparation each day

  • Intensity
  • 23h 20m per week
  • 09:00 - 15:30
    Monday to Friday IELTS exam preparation. Monday to Thursday afternoon sessions.
4 Weeks 8 Weeks Add to Enquiry
28 Sessions Per Week The number of sessions included per week.
IELTS, FCE, CAE Prep This option includes either a Focus on Speaking session or preparation for IELTS preparation, Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) or Cambridge Advanced (CAE) examinations.
Skills Session
Topics Session Topics may include:

- Common academic topics: globalisation, technology and design
- University life and culture
- Research and report on your area of study
- Reading, listening and thinking critically
- Describing and analysing data
- Social media English for students
- Special interests - negotiated with the teacher
FK Lunch Club A light lunch, 2 days a week, in a small group with an English speaker.
Task Session Tasks may include:

- Giving a talk or presentation
- Planning and promoting an event
- Teaching someone a new skill
- Inventing and marketing a product
- Producing an information sheet
- Writing and recording a podcast
- Storyboarding a promotion video

Timetable

  • 09:00 - 12:45 IELTS Preparation
  • 12:45 - 13:45 FK Lunch Club
  • 13:45 - 14:30 Topics Session
  • 14:30 - 15:30 Task Session

Prices

  • £306 4 Weeks
  • £281 8 Weeks

Information

  • Available: 4 or 8 Weeks
  • Minimum Level: B1
  • Minimum Age: 16
  • Average 12, Maximum 15
  • 50 minutes (+10 minutes break)

More Information

2017 Start Dates

London
8 week course
January 3, January 30, February 27; March 27, April 24, May 22; July 3, August 29, September 25, October 23

4 week course
July 3, July 31.

Dublin

8 week course
January 3, February 27, May 22, August 28, October 23

4 week course
July 3, July 31

English for Everyday with IELTS Intensive E128

Intensive course with flexible start dates and course length for students who want to study General English in the morning and exam preparation for the IELTS examination on 4 afternoons per week from Monday to Thursday.

  • Intensity
  • 23h 20m per week
  • 09:00 - 15:30
    Monday to Friday morning classes. Monday to Thursday afternoon classes.
1-3 Weeks 4-7 Weeks 8-11 Weeks 12-24 Weeks Add to Enquiry
28 Sessions Per Week The number of sessions included per week.

Timetable

  • 09:00 - 11:45 Focus On Speaking
  • 11:45 - 12:45 Skills Session
  • 12:45 - 13:45 FK Lunch Club
  • 13:45 - 15:30 IELTS Preparation

Prices

  • £338 1-3 Weeks
  • £306 4-7 Weeks
  • £281 8-11 Weeks
  • £250 12-24 Weeks

Information

  • Available: 1-24 weeks
  • Minimum Level: B1
  • Minimum Age: 16
  • Average: 12 Maximum 15
  • 50 minutes (+ 10 minutes break)

More Information

Starts: Any Monday. When Monday is a public holiday, courses begin on the following Tuesday.

London: January 3, April 18, May 2, May 30, August 29.

Dublin: January 3, April 18, May 2, June 6, August 8, October 31.

Part-Time IELTS I8

Flexible part-time IELTS preparation in the afternoon from Monday to Thursday.
Includes 2 sessions of IELTS preparation Monday to Thursday

  • Intensity
  • 6h 40m per week
  • 13:45 - 15:30
    Monday to Thursday
1-3 Weeks 4-7 Weeks 8-11 Weeks 12-24 Weeks Add to Enquiry
8 Sessions Per Week The number of sessions included per week.
IELTS, FCE, CAE Prep This option includes either a Focus on Speaking session or preparation for IELTS preparation, Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) or Cambridge Advanced (CAE) examinations.
Skills Session
Topics Session
FK Lunch Club
Task Session

Timetable

  • 13:45 - 15:30 IELTS Preparation

Prices

  • £108 1-3 Weeks
  • £98 4-7 Weeks
  • £90 8-11 Weeks
  • £80 12-24 Weeks

Information

  • Available 1-24 Weeks
  • Minimum Level: B1
  • Minimum Age: 16
  • Average 12. Maximum 15
  • 50 minutes (+10 minutes break)

More Information

Starts: Any Monday. When Monday is a public holiday, course begin on the following Tuesday.

London: January 3, April 18, May 2, May 30, August 29.

Dublin: January 3, April 18, May 2, June 6, August 8, October 31.

English for Everyday with FCE Intensive FCE28

Intensive programme focusing on spoken English in the mornings with structured input and preparation for all aspects of the Cambridge First Certificate Examination in the afternoons.
Includes 2 sessions of FCE Preparation each day Monday to Thursday

  • Intensity
  • 23h 20m per week
  • 09:00 - 15:30
    Morning Sessions Monday to Friday. Afternoon Sessions Monday to Thursday.
4-7 Weeks 8 Weeks Add to Enquiry
28 Sessions Per Week The number of sessions included per week.
IELTS, FCE, CAE Prep This option includes either a Focus on Speaking session or preparation for IELTS preparation, Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) or Cambridge Advanced (CAE) examinations.
Skills Session Skills may include:

- Academic reading and writing skills
- Participating in academic discussions / seminars
- Planning and writing essays effectively
- Techniques to improve examination scores
- Study and research skills
- Note-taking for lectures
- Summarising academic texts in English
Topics Session
FK Lunch Club A light lunch, 2 days a week, in a small group with an English speaker.
Task Session

Timetable

  • 09:00 - 11:45 Focus On Speaking
  • 11:45 - 12:45 Skills Session
  • 12:45 - 13:45 FK Lunch Club
  • 13:45 - 15:30 FCE Preparation

Prices

  • £306 4-7 Weeks
  • £281 8 Weeks

Information

  • Available: 4 to 8 Weeks
  • Minimum Level: FCE-B2
  • Minimum Age: 16
  • Average 12, Maximum 15
  • 50 minutes (+10 minutes break)

More Information

Intensive Cambridge FCE
8 Week Course

2017 Start Dates:

January 16, April 10, October 16.

Students can join the programme any Monday during the first 5 weeks.

English for Everyday with CAE Intensive CAE28

Intensive programme focusing on spoken English in the mornings with structured input and preparation for all aspects of the Cambridge Advanced Certificate Examination in the afternoons.
Includes 2 sessions of CAE Preparation from Monday to Thrusday

  • Intensity
  • 23h 20m per week
  • 09:00 - 15:30
    Morning sessions from Monday to Friday. Afternoon sessions from Monday to Thursday.
4-7 Weeks 8 Weeks Add to Enquiry
28 Sessions Per Week The number of sessions included per week.
IELTS, FCE, CAE Prep This option includes either a Focus on Speaking session or preparation for IELTS preparation, Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) or Cambridge Advanced (CAE) examinations.
Skills Session Skills may include:

- Academic reading and writing skills
- Participating in academic discussions / seminars
- Planning and writing essays effectively
- Techniques to improve examination scores
- Study and research skills
- Note-taking for lectures
- Summarising academic texts in English
Topics Session
FK Lunch Club A light lunch, 2 days a week, in a small group with an English speaker.
Task Session

Timetable

  • 09:00 - 11:45 Focus On Speaking
  • 11:45 - 12:45 Skills Session
  • 12:45 - 13:45 FK Lunch Club
  • 13:45 - 15:30 CAE Preparation

Prices

  • £306 4-7 Weeks
  • £281 8 Weeks

Information

  • Available: 4 to 8 Weeks
  • Minimum Level: CAE-C1
  • Minimum Age: 16
  • Average 12, Maximum 15
  • 50 minutes (+10 minutes break)

More Information

Intensive Cambridge CAE
8 Week Course

2017 Start Dates:

January 16, May 2, October 16.

Students can join the programme any Monday during the first 5 weeks.

FCE Summer Standard SFCE20

Summer programme with focus on preparation for all aspects of the Cambridge examinations, with English for Study skills session.
Includes 4 sessions of FCE Preparation each day

  • Intensity
  • 16h 40m per week
  • 09:00 - 12:45
    Monday to Friday
4 Weeks Add to Enquiry
20 Sessions Per Week The number of sessions included per week.
IELTS, FCE, CAE Prep This option includes either a Focus on Speaking session or preparation for IELTS preparation, Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) or Cambridge Advanced (CAE) examinations.
Skills Session Skills may include:

- Academic reading and writing skills
- Participating in academic discussions / seminars
- Planning and writing essays effectively
- Techniques to improve examination scores
- Study and research skills
- Note-taking for lectures
- Summarising academic texts in English
Topics Session
FK Lunch Club
Task Session

Timetable

  • 09:00 - 12:45 FCE Preparation

Prices

  • £245 4 Weeks

Information

  • Available: 4 Weeks Only
  • Minimum Level: FCE-B2
  • Minimum Age: 16
  • Average 12, Maximum 15
  • 50 minutes (+10 minutes break)

More Information

Standard Summer Cambridge FCE Start Dates
London: July 3; July 31
Dublin: July 3; July 31

CAE Summer Standard SCAE20

Summer programme with focus on preparation for all aspects of the Cambridge examinations, with English for Study skills session.
Includes 4 sessions of CAE Preparation each day

  • Intensity
  • 16h 40m per week
  • 09:00 - 12:45
    Monday to Friday
4 Weeks Add to Enquiry
20 Sessions Per Week The number of sessions included per week.
IELTS, FCE, CAE Prep This option includes either a Focus on Speaking session or preparation for IELTS preparation, Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) or Cambridge Advanced (CAE) examinations.
Skills Session Skills may include:

- Academic reading and writing skills
- Participating in academic discussions / seminars
- Planning and writing essays effectively
- Techniques to improve examination scores
- Study and research skills
- Note-taking for lectures
- Summarising academic texts in English
Topics Session
FK Lunch Club
Task Session

Timetable

  • 09:00 - 12:45 CAE Preparation

Prices

  • £245 4 Weeks

Information

  • Available: 4 Weeks Only
  • Minimum Level: CAE-C1
  • Minimum Age: 16
  • Average 12, Maximum 15
  • 50 minutes (+10 minutes break)

More Information

Standard Summer Cambridge CAE Start Dates
London: June 26; July 31
Dublin: June 26; July 31

FCE Summer Intensive SFCE28

More intensive Cambridge preparation Summer programme with thorough preparation for all aspects of the examination and extra English for Study topics and skills session.
Includes 4 sessions of FCE Preparation each day

  • Intensity
  • 23h 20m per week
  • 09:00 - 15:30
    Morning sessions are Monday to Friday. Afternoon sessions are Monday to Thursday
4 Weeks Add to Enquiry
28 Sessions Per Week The number of sessions included per week.
IELTS, FCE, CAE Prep This option includes either a Focus on Speaking session or preparation for IELTS preparation, Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) or Cambridge Advanced (CAE) examinations.
Skills Session
Topics Session Topics may include:

- Common academic topics: globalisation, technology and design
- University life and culture
- Research and report on your area of study
- Reading, listening and thinking critically
- Describing and analysing data
- Social media English for students
- Special interests - negotiated with the teacher
FK Lunch Club A light lunch, 2 days a week, in a small group with an English speaker.
Task Session Tasks may include:

- Giving a talk or presentation
- Planning and promoting an event
- Teaching someone a new skill
- Inventing and marketing a product
- Producing an information sheet
- Writing and recording a podcast
- Storyboarding a promotion video

Timetable

  • 09:00 - 12:45 FCE Preparation
  • 12:45 - 13:45 Lunch Break
  • 13:45 - 14:45 Topics Session
  • 14:45 - 15:30 Task Session

Prices

  • £306 4 Weeks

Information

  • Available: 4 Weeks Only
  • Minimum Level: FCE-B2
  • Minimum Age: 16
  • Average 12, Maximum 15
  • 50 minutes (+10 minutes break)

More Information

This programme consists of 28 lessons per week.
0900-1245 FCE Preparation
1245-1340 Lunch (Lunch Club one day per week)
1340-1430 Topics Session
1435-1525 Task Session
Afternoon lessons are run from Monday to Thursday
Intensive Summer Cambridge FCE Start Dates
London: July 3; July 31
Dublin: July 3; July 31

CAE Summer Intensive SCAE28

More intensive Cambridge preparation Summer programme with thorough preparation for all aspects of the examination and extra English for Study topics and skills session.
Includes 4 sessions of CAE Preparation each day

  • Intensity
  • 23h 20m per week
  • 09:00 - 15:30
    Morning sessions are Monday to Friday. Afternoon sessions are Monday to Thursday
4 Weeks Add to Enquiry
28 Sessions Per Week The number of sessions included per week.
IELTS, FCE, CAE Prep This option includes either a Focus on Speaking session or preparation for IELTS preparation, Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) or Cambridge Advanced (CAE) examinations.
Skills Session
Topics Session Topics may include:

- Common academic topics: globalisation, technology and design
- University life and culture
- Research and report on your area of study
- Reading, listening and thinking critically
- Describing and analysing data
- Social media English for students
- Special interests - negotiated with the teacher
FK Lunch Club A light lunch, 2 days a week, in a small group with an English speaker.
Task Session Tasks may include:

- Giving a talk or presentation
- Planning and promoting an event
- Teaching someone a new skill
- Inventing and marketing a product
- Producing an information sheet
- Writing and recording a podcast
- Storyboarding a promotion video

Timetable

  • 09:00 - 12:45 FCE Preparation
  • 12:45 - 13:45 Lunch Break
  • 13:45 - 14:45 Topics Session
  • 14:45 - 15:30 Task Session

Prices

  • £306 4 Weeks

Information

  • Available: 4 Weeks Only
  • Minimum: CAE-C1
  • Minimum Age: 16
  • Average 12, Maximum 15
  • 50 minutes (+10 minutes break)

More Information

This programme consists of 28 lessons per week.
0900-1245 CAE Preparation
1245-1340 Lunch (Lunch Club one day per week)
1340-1430 Topics Session
1435-1525 Task Session
Afternoon lessons are run from Monday to Thursday
Intensive Summer Cambridge CAE Start Dates
London: June 26; July 31.
Dublin: June 26; July 31

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