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Cambridge Preparation Courses
Our partner is Australia's largest and most reputable
provider of preparation programs for the University of Cambridge
Examinations in English. Cambridge Examination Certificates are
internationally recognised English Language qualifications. They
are highly valued by employers in many countries.
The school has been offering a full range of highly intensive
and motivating examination preparation programs for many years.
Students who follow the Cambridge Preparation programs are
students who wish to gain one of the world's most widely
recognised English Language qualifications with Australia's
best-known provider.
Cambridge programs include:
- Preliminary English Test [PET] [Intermediate level]
- First Certificate in English [FCE] [Upper-Intermediate
level]
- Certificate in Advanced English [CAE] [Advanced level]
- Certificate of Proficiency in English [CPE] [Post-Advanced
level]
Cambridge exam classes are highly-focused and challenging
programs. Each class has a maximum of 12 students. The students
follow a coursebook which provides comprehensive study of al the
skills required to pass the examinations. During the course,
students will improve their speaking and listening, grammar,
vocabulary and writing. Examination practice is an integral part
of the program, and helps students gain excellent results in the
final exams. Extensive self-access materials are also available
for each examination, and teachers advise students individually
on their personalised self-access program.
Among the specialist teaching staff are a number of Cambridge
examiners, who teach on the programs and give individual
feedback and advice to students throughout their program. Our
aim is to help each student make maximum progress.
A 3-day study retreat, in a spectacular national park located
close to the school, is one of the highlights of the course.
Students study intensively with their teacher in a beautiful
setting and relaxed atmosphere.
The retreat gives students a chance to make friends with the
other students from their class in an Australian bush
environment. While they are not studying, the students have many
of recreational activities to enjoy: bushwalking, canoeing,
swimming - even cooking!
The Preliminary English Test [PET] is an Intermediate level
exam. It is ideal for students who need a basic qualification in
English, and is recognised by employers and educational
institutions all over the world.
The PET exam comprises 3 parts:
- 1. Paper 1 - Reading & Writing
- 2. Paper 2 - Listening
- 3. Paper 3 - Speaking
Students who pass the PET examination can generally
communicate satisfactorily in most everyday situations with
native and non-native English speakers.
Students who would like to take the 12-week PET course need
to be at Pre-Intermediate or Intermediate Level, and will need
to take the school's PET qualifying test before being accepted
on the course.
The Certificate in Advanced English [CAE] is an Advanced
level exam. Students who take this exam should be able to
communicate easily in most everyday situations. It is
particularly suitable for students who need to use English at
work or for study. CAE is recognised by most British
universities for entrance level language requirements.
The CAE exam comprises 5 parts:
- 1. Paper 1 - Reading
- 2. Paper 2 - Writing
- 3. Paper 3 - Use of English [Grammar]
- 4. Paper 4 - Listening
- 5. Paper 5 - Speaking
Students who would like to take the 12-week CAE course need
to be at Pre-Advanced or Advanced level and will need to take
the school's CAE Qualifying test before being accepted for the
CAE course.
The Certificate of Proficiency in English [CPE] is recognised
throughout the world by universities, professional bodies and in
commerce and industry as a very high level of English. Students
who reach this level are approaching the linguistic competence
of an educated native speaker. A CPE student's level of English
gives him/her access to the press and other media, and to areas
of culture such as film, drama and literature. CPE - like CAE -
is recognised by most British universities for entrance level
language requirements.
The CPE exam comprises 5 parts:
- 1. Paper 1 - Reading
- 2. Paper 2 - Writing
- 3. Paper 3 - Use of English [Grammar]
- 4. Paper 4 - Listening
- 5. Paper 5 - Speaking
Students who would like to take the 12-week CPE course need
to be at Advanced or Advanced+ level and will need to take the
school's CPE Qualifying test before being accepted for the CPE
course.
Note: CPE students are never in a mixed class with CAE
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