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Cricos Provider Code 02623G Cricos Course Code 065635E (FCE) 070829G (CAE)
These courses prepare students to undertake exams in the University of Cambridge:
First Certificate in English (FCE) (CRICOS Code 065635E)
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) (CRICOS Code 070829G)
The Cambridge FCE and CAE exams are internationally recognised assessments of general English language proficiency at upper-intermediate and advanced level, respectively. They are for people who wish to demonstrate that they can use everyday written and spoken English for work or study purposes. They are comprised of five practical, skills-based papers in reading, writing, use of English (grammar), listening and speaking.
Completing the FCE or CAE Exam Preparation Course ensures that you have the best possible chance of success in the exam, as well as in future studies and employment.
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All International House Sydney students will receive a certificate of completion of the Cambridge Preparation course. Those who go on to successfully complete the Cambridge FCE or CAE exam receive a University of Cambridge Examination Certificate.
These certificates are available all over the world and have a strong level of recognition within academic institutions and the business world.
The courses are intensive, with a strong focus on developing the skills and confidence required to successfully complete the FCE or CAE exam.
Students complete practical, real-life writing tasks including writing business letters, reading authentic texts to build vocabulary and practicing professional interview techniques, while also building exam techniques, independent study skills and high-level English proficiency.
Both courses include practice tests, interviews and time-management skills in preparation for the exam.
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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9:00am- |
Vocabulary and speaking: shopping | Reading: shopaholics (gapped text technique) | Listening: country and city (multiple choice technique) | Preparing to write: Renting a property | Review of language |
| 10:30am- 12.15pm |
Break |
Break |
Break |
Break |
Break |
| 10:45- 12:15pm |
Listening: supermarket psycology (sentance completion) | Vocabulary: phrasal verbs with "come" | Vocabulary: towns and villages | Writing: emails in formal and informal styles | Timed exam practice |
| 12:15pm- 1:15pm |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
| 1:15pm- 2:15pm |
Language focus: present perfect | Use of English: sentence transformations with phrasal verbs | Language and sepaking: expressing preferences (exam technique) | Language: contrasting ideas | Exam speaking practice |
| 2:15pm- 3:15pm |
Independent self study |
Independent self study |
Independent self study |
Independent self study |
Independent self study |
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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9:00am- |
Vocabulary and speaking: work | Listening: job interview anecdotes (multiple matching exam techniques) | Reading: working in the fast lane (multiple choice exam technique) | Listening: time management (sentence completion exam technique) | Review of language |
| 10:30am- 12.15pm |
Break |
Break |
Break |
Break |
Break |
| 10:45am- 12:15pm |
Reading and punctuation: working from home | Language focus: gerunds and infinitives | Language: collocations with personality vocabulary | Vocabulary: expressions with "time" | Timed exam practice |
| 12:15pm- 1:15pm |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
| 1:15pm- 2:15pm |
Formal letter writing: letter of application | Speaking: role play (job interviews) | Writing: character references | Use of English: key word transformations | Exam speaking practice |
| 2:15pm- 3:15pm |
Independent self study |
Independent self study |
Independent self study |
Independent self study |
Independent self study |
Progress is assessed in the form of regular classroom tests and assessment of classroom performance. These assessments are designed to indicate proficiency in the areas covered in the exams.
Applicants complete a pre-course test and interview to determine their level of English and their chances of success in the exams.
At the end of the relevant course, students can sit the Cambridge FCE or CAE exam.
There is a maximum class size of 12 on the Cambridge programmes.
Students can study Cambridge Preparation courses on a variety of visas:
All our teachers are highly qualified and experienced, and all are native speakers of English. Many of them are also teacher trainers, so the teaching you receive is based on the latest professional research. Please click here to read about our teachers and trainers at IH Sydney.
All students are welcome. For more information please contact the school on +61 2 9279 0733 or email glewis@ihsydney.com
If you would like to apply please complete section A of our application form.
Cambridge Exam Preparation course dates for 2010:
4th Jan - 12th Mar 2010 (10 weeks)
22nd Mar - 11 Jun 2010 (12 weeks)
13th Sep - 3th Dec 2010 (12 weeks)
Please click here to see our pricing for 2010. Contact us on +61 2 9279 0733 or email glewis@ihsydney.com to hear about our special offers.
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