Examination Preparation

Description

• First Certificate in English (FCE)
• Cambridge Advanced Certificate (CAE)
• Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE)
• IELTS

The Edinburgh School of English has a track record of helping students to achieve excellent examination results. This success is gained through our examination sessions which allow you to focus on exam preparation and practise areas specific to your own needs. You will be trained to communicate effectively in a wide range of themes and topics. In developing competency with the spoken test, students will be trained in social, negotiating and collaborative skills. These skills are transferable to everyday contexts, to formal study and to professional situations.

The course includes Spoken Performance Workshops to develop active expression of the language and Masterclasses which are exam practice tasks set by the teacher and monitored by active guidance. Plenary sessions consist of a morning news review and an afternoon consolidation session.

In all courses, the duration of a lesson is 60 minutes. Some lessons may be taught as 1.5 hour sessions.

Tuition/Classes

• 17.5 hours per week of skills lessons (max 8 per class)
• 5 hours per week of Spoken Performance Workshops (max 12 participants)
• 5 hours per week of Masterclass (max 12 participants)
• Minimum age: 17 years

Sample Timetable
Exam Preparation Courses
08.45 - 09.00 - Plenary session: news review
09.00 - 10.00 - Spoken Performance Workshop
10.00 - 10.15 - Break
10.15 - 11.15 - Skills lesson
11.15 - 11.30 - Break
11.30 - 13.00 - Skills lesson
13.00 - 14.00 - Lunch
14.00 - 15.00 - Masterclass: guided exam practice
15.00 - 15.15 - Break
15.15 - 16.15 - Reading and writing skills with exam focus
16.15 - 16.30 - Plenary session: consolidation

Summer Exam Preparation Course
08.45 - 09.00 - Plenary session: news review
09.00 - 10.00 - Spoken Performance Workshop
10.00 - 10.15 - Break
10.15 - 11.15 - Exam Preparation
11.15 - 11.30 - Break
11.30 - 13.00 - Exam Preparation
13.00 - 14.00 - Lunch

Exam Courses include: First day welcome orientation, individual assessment of language level and needs, regular progress tests, regular feedback with your teacher, free use of multimedia and self-study resources, certificate of studies and report.

ALL exams takes place the week after the course end date. Therefore, students should book an additional week's accommodation.

The FCE exam takes place on the final Saturday. Therefore, students should book an additional night's accommodation.