Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) and Advanced (CAE) Exam Preparation courses 2012 CAMBRIDGE EXAM PREPARATION COURSES are for students who would like to prepare for the FCE or CAE exam in a small group and improve their overall English language communication skills in Edinburgh. There is a guaranteed maximum of 5 students per group During the Exam Preparation courses students will: · Expand vocabulary areas suitable for general topics & for the specific exam · Give presentations and work on pronunciation · Improve communication skills in English · Work on grammatical accuracy · Practise past exam papers; reading, writing & listening · Do mock speaking exams under test conditions Full time CAE & FCE Exam Preparation courses consist of 25 hours tuition per week. Students will join a 15 hour General English group in the mornings and a 10 hour Cambridge Exam Preparation group in the afternoons. Part time CAE & FCE Exam Preparation courses consist of 10 hours tuition per week in the afternoons, focusing only on exam preparation. Students will also be expected to do at least 5 hours per week of guided self-study in the form of reading and writing tasks in preparation for their group contact lessons. Both options include a weekly afternoon excursion to a place of cultural interest, in or outside of Edinburgh. Cambridge Proficiency Exam courses are available on request, please contact the school for further information.
ECS Scotland 17 Young Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4HU, UK Tel: +44 (0)131 226 5262 Fax: +44 (0)131 226 1251 Email:
[email protected] www.ecsscotland.co.uk
Course date 8 weeks th 9 January – 2nd March 2012 19th March – 11th May 2012 16th April – 8th June 2012 28th May – 20th July 2012 25th June – 17th August 2012 8th October – 30th November 2012
Course date 4 weeks th 6 February – 2nd March 2012 16th April – 11th May 2012 14th May – 8th June 2012 25th June – 20th July 2012 23rd July – 17th August 2012 5th November – 30th November 2012
Exam date* FCE
Exam date* CAE
10th March 2012
17th March 2012
19th May 2012
12th May 2012
12th June 2012
13th June 2012
27th July 2012
26th July 2012
23rd August 2012
24th August 2012
4th December 2012
5th December 2012
*Exam dates are for the written exams in the local Cambridge Examination centre in Edinburgh. For exam dates in other exam centres and countries please check: http://cambridgeesol-centres.org/centres/index.do The speaking test takes place on a different date close to the written exam date. The exact date and time is communicated to each candidate directly by the exam centre.
Course price* : · £2400.00 (Full time, 8 weeks) · £1650.00 (Part time, 8 weeks) · £1600.00 (Full time, 4 weeks) · £1000.00 (Part time, 4 weeks)
Price includes: All teaching and materials, tea/coffee at break, use of WiFi/Internet, 1 afternoon excursion per week, report and certificate.
Student numbers:
Timetable Full Time**: Location: Monday – Friday 9.15 – 12.30 & 17 Young Street Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 13.30 – 16.15 Edinburgh, EH2 4HU
Maximum 5 per group
English level required: B1/B2 – C1
(During peak periods classes may Timetable Part Time: Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 13.30 – 16.15 be held at an alternative location close to the school)
*The exam fee is not included in the course price. Candidates are responsible for registering for the exam with their chosen centre. ** In July and August Full Time courses start at 9am. ECS Scotland 17 Young Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4HU, UK Tel: +44 (0)131 226 5262 Fax: +44 (0)131 226 1251 Email:
[email protected] www.ecsscotland.co.uk
CAMBRIDGE EXAM PREPARATION COURSE APPLICATION FORM Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms/Other: .................... SURNAME/FAMILY NAME: .................................................................................................. FIRST NAME: ............................................................................................. ……………....... ADDRESS: ................................................................................................. ……………....... .............................................................. POSTCODE:................................. ……………....... PHONE: ................................................ EMAIL:.......................................... ………………… DATE OF BIRTH: ................................. ……………………………………………………........ NATIONALITY:........................................MOTHER TONGUE:.............................................
Start date of course required:............................................................................................... FULL TIME [ ] PART TIME [ ] First Certificate (FCE) [ ] Advanced (CAE) [ ] Previous English studies / present English level or qualification held:.......................... ................................................................................................................................................ Where and when will you sit the exam? ............................................................................. Comments / extra information about you we should know: .................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................. Do you require homestay accommodation? Yes / No Standard Half-board [ ] Executive Half-board [ ]
Standard B&B [ ] Executive B&B [ ]
Standard Self-catering [ ] Executive Self-catering [ ]
PAYMENT Once we confirm your start date, please send a deposit of £100 to confirm your place on the course. If you require ECS Scotland to arrange your homestay accommodation, a deposit of one week accommodation price is required to confirm your accommodation. Full payment must be made on or before the first day of your course. Bank transfer [ ]
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SIGNATURE .............................................................. DATE ....................... ………….. Please return this form by email, fax or post to the address below
ECS Scotland 17 Young Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4HU, UK Tel: +44 (0)131 226 5262 Fax: +44 (0)131 226 1251 Email:
[email protected] www.ecsscotland.co.uk
