For students who..
want to get an internationally recognized certificate in English from Cambridge University.
Cambridge ESOL exams are the world's leading range of certificates for learners of English. Each year they are taken by over 1.75 million people, in 135 countries and are recognised by universities and employers throughout the world.
You will improve your...
- Examination skills
- Fluency and pronunciation
- Grammar and vocabulary
- Writing skills
- Listening & reading skills
Levels
You may take:
- First Certificate in English (FCE)
FCE is an upper intermediate level examination. It indicates that your level of English is sufficient for practical use in clerical, secretarial and managerial jobs in many industries. - Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
CAE is an advanced level examination. It recognises the ability to communicate with confidence in English in most everyday situations, include work and academic contexts.
We ask all Cambridge students to complete a qualifying test before you start your program to make sure that you are taking the right exam for you.
Program details
We have two types of Cambridge Exam Preparation course.
Intensive Cambridge Course
Our Intensive Cambridge Course is our most popular course, leading to the paper-based exam. Study takes place over 10 or 12 weeks and combines an exam preparation morning class with your choice of Special Focus Modules and optional classes and activities.
Cambridge Special Focus Modules
These afternoon elective classes are designed to provide students with the extra support they may need to excel in individual examination papers.
- Business English
- Cambridge writing skills
- Cambridge Grammar & vocabulary
- Cambridge Speaking & Listening
- Examination skills and intensive exam practice
English Extras
In addition to our range of workshops, activities and clubs which are offered daily Cambridge students can also choose from:
- Cambridge Listening practice
- Cambridge Conversation
- Cambridge Exam Practice
Accelerated Cambridge Course
Our Accelerated Cambridge Course is ideal for students who have only a short time (6 weeks) available to prepare for the exam. A smaller exam preparation group, which you study with for 25 hours per week, means that you are able to negotiate the content of your lessons and progress at an accelerated rate. ELC is an approved Cambridge ESOL Computer-Based Test centre. At the end of the Accelerated Cambridge Course students take the Computer-based version of their exam at ELC. Results are usually received within 3 weeks of taking the test.
Start dates
- Intensive Cambridge Courses – 3 start dates per year
- Accelerated Cambridge Courses – 2 starts dates per year
Hours
Intensive Cambridge Courses- Exam Preparation class - 15 hours
- Cambridge Special Focus Module - 5 hours
- English Extras - optional 5 hours
- 25 hours per week exam preparation
Sample timetable
“My Cambridge course was very intensive. We studied hard but also had a lot of fun. My teacher was the best I’ve ever had.”
Carole – France
Why Cambridge at ELC?
Excellent examination results for ELC students
Very experienced Cambridge teachers - many are Cambridge oral examiners
Balance of English for communication and examination skills
