Cambridge Examinations Evening Course - CPE

Our Cambridge Examinations Evening Courses are designed for long-stay students or people living and working in London. The course fee INCLUDES the cost of your Cambridge exam.

The Cambridge Examinations Evening Course - CPE is ideal if you already have a high standard of English and would like an internationally-recognised certificate to prove this.

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Course overview:

  • The course gives you a wide range of language and exam skills needed to pass the Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
  • CPE raises linguistic standard to that of a native speaker and is good for academic studies.
  • There is an entrance test to join the course. This will be sent to you by post before the course starts.
  • The Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) Evening Course is for upper intermediate (CEF B2) to advanced (CEF C2) levels.
  • Four lessons per week (55 minutes each) for 15 weeks. Lessons are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30-8.30pm with a 10 minute break. Total lesson time per week: 3 hours and 40 minutes.
  • Minimum entry age is 16 years old.
  • The maximum class size is 14 students.
  • Expect to receive at least two hours of homework every evening.

Visas

If you require a visa, please note that because this course is for less than 15 hours a week, we understand it does not meet the requirements of the United Kingdom Border Agency (UKBA) for a General Student Visa (GSV).

Students can apply for a Student Visitor Visa (SVV) to attend this course.

For advice on visa regulations as they apply to you please contact the British Embassy in your country.

Examination Dates

CPE: 10/12/2009, 06/03/2010, 17/06/2010, 09/12/2010
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IELTS Testing

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Accommodation during your course

Whether you are here to learn for a short time or a longer period, we’ll find the right accommodation for you. From living with English families, where you’ll get to use your English in everyday situations, to staying in shared accommodation with fellow IH London students.

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