Cambridge Exam Plus Course - CPE
Our Cambridge Examinations courses are designed for long-term students who want a certificate of proficiency in English. You need to have a high standard of English to join the Cambridge Exam Plus Course - CPE. The course fee INCLUDES the cost of your Cambridge exam.
The Cambridge Plus Courses follow the same syllabus as the Cambridge Standard Course, but include an extra five lessons per week. During these additional classes you can practise English in a specific area. For example: grammar and speaking; listening and speaking; vocabulary and speaking; writing and speaking; or an introduction to learning business English.
Course overview
- The Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) raises linguistic standard to that of a native speaker and is good for academic studies.
- You must take an entrance test before you can join the course. This will be sent to you by post before the course start date.
- The course focuses on Cambridge examination work and practice. The additional 5 hours concentrate on general English skills.
- 20 lessons per week (55 minutes each), for 10 or 11 weeks depending on the start date. Lessons are Monday to Friday from 12.15-4.15pm with a 20 minute break. Total lesson time each week: 18 hours and 20 minutes.
- The entry level is Upper intermediate (CEF B2) through to Advanced (CEF C2).
- Minimum age is 16 years old.
- The maximum class size is 14 students.
- Expect to receive at least two hours of homework every evening.
- You can also sit your Cambridge English Language Skills (CELS) certificate at IH London, although there is no course for this certificate.
Cambridge Examination Dates 2010:
CPE: 10/12/2009, 06/03/2010, 17/06/2010, 09/12/2010
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