Cambridge Examination Courses
Overview
Core Programme: Cambridge Examination Preparation (FCE, CAE or CPE)
Courses run throughout the year. All courses are of fixed length, except in July and August, and normally 10 or 12 weeks. Please see Course Dates and Fees for full details.
If you are not sure whether your English level is high enough, please contact the school or our local agency, who will arrange for you to do a test. If your level is a little too low, you can join a General English course to improve your level before you start your exam course.
Options Programme
If you wish, you can study an extra 4 or 8 lessons a week on the Options Programme and so combine your exam course with, for example, a course in Business English or preparation for another exam.
Examination Courses
On the first day, you are given a comprehensive test to identify your exact level. You are then placed in a class of students at your level, all preparing for the same examination. For some Cambridge exams, there may be several “micro-levels”, each at a slightly different level from the others, and ranging from ‘C’ to ‘A’ grade expectations.
Your course will build your confidence and accuracy in all forms of the language. You will receive extensive training in examination techniques, and sit at least one mock examination on most courses. Your speaking abilities will be personally assessed by senior members of the teaching staff on most courses.
BEET has Cambridge examiners on the teaching staff. You can, therefore, be assured that we have precise knowledge of the requirements and thinking of the University’s examining board. Our examiners, however, do not know what will be in your particular examination!
BEET is a major centre of Cambridge Examination Courses, producing excellent results.
Success at BEET is due to four main qualities
- high student motivation
- innovative teaching
- constant monitoring of each student,
- and detailed course planning.
Important!
BEET guarantees to run all courses, including the Proficiency. We do not wait until the last minute to see if we have enough students.
What's Included?
All courses include unlimited access to 'beet on-line', course books, student file and paper, map of Bournemouth, BEET Student Guide, student identity card and a full social programme including 2 evening lectures per week.
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First Certificate in English (FCE) |
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) |
Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) |
Cambridge Exam Summer Courses | |
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| Details | This is a widely accepted English qualification, and usually the most popular examination course offered by BEET. | An extremely popular examination course. The Advanced English is a high level final qualification in English, most suited to those needing a good command of English at work or socially. | This is the most advanced English language examination for which we prepare students. It can be used for university entrance, or for joining such professions as teaching, diplomacy or translating. It is also of value to those entering such careers as law and media. | These courses run throughout July and August and you can join a course at any time, subject to availability of places.
Exams are either paper-based or computer-based. |
| Course codes | FCE(B), FCE(A) or FCE(AA) | CAE(B), CAE(A) or CAE(AA) | CPE(B), CPE(A) or CPE(AA) | FCE-S(B), FCE-S(A), FCE-S(AA), CAE-S(B), CAE-S(A) or CAE-S(AA) |
| Lessons/week | 20 lessons only, or 20 lessons +4/+8 (Options Programme) | 20 lessons only, or 20 lessons +4/+8 (Options Programme) | 20 lessons only, or 20 lessons +4/+8 (Options Programme) | 20 lessons only, or 20 lessons +4/+8 (Options Programme) |
| Level | Upper Intermediate | Advanced | Very Advanced | Upper Intermediate to Advanced |
| Class size | Normal Maximum: 12 Average: 11 |
Normal Maximum: 12 Average: 11 |
Normal Maximum: 12 Average: 9 |
Normal Maximum: 12 Average: 11 |
| Age | Normal Range: 18-29 years | Normal Range: 18-32 years | Normal Range: 18-35 years | Normal Range: 18-30 years |
| Total Lessons | Monday-Friday | Tuesday-Friday | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | General English 20 lessons | - | Evening Programme available to all students - Normally 4 evenings per week |
| 24 | General English 20 lessons | + 4 lessons on the Options Programme 1 subject | |
| 28 | General English 20 lessons | + 8 lessons on the Options Programme 2 subjects |
Course Outcomes:
By the end of the course you will have a thorough understanding of the Cambridge exam you are preparing for and have a wide range of techniques and strategies to help you get your best score. You will also have broadened your vocabulary, improved your grammar and be able to communicate more confidently and with more precision.
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