Pre-Masters 

This course is available all year for Upper-Intermediate to Advanced level students. 

The course divides into two main areas: Academic Writing, which focuses on the vocabulary, grammar and writing skills needed to express ideas clearly in an appropriate academic style, and Study Skills, which looks at making presentations, taking notes, seminar skills, research, analytical thinking and writing assignments and dissertations.  

We recommend you do this with IELTS Preparation.

Course Outcomes:

By the end of the course you will be better able to follow lectures and take effective notes. You will know how to plan and write an academic assignment, and how to take part in seminar discussions. You will also be able to make well-structured and effective presentations.

Business English Certificates

This course is available from March to May and October to December for the following levels: Lower-Intermediate (BEC Preliminary), Upper Intermediate (BEC Vantage) and Advanced (BEC Higher).

These examinations concentrate on practical business English. Subjects include marketing, production, financial services and general office work. The English studied covers a wide range of business requirements, and is intended for people who have some experience of business or are interested in entering this field. Candidates will be equipped with all the techniques required by the examinations and will be set one full mock exam, with feedback. 

Course Outcomes:

By the end of the course you will have a thorough understanding of the Cambridge BEC exam and have a wide range of techniques and strategies to help you get your best score. You will also have broadened your business vocabulary and developed your business communication skills.

 Please see a full list of our options here...

IELTS Preparation

This course is available all year for Intermediate to Advanced level students and provides thorough preparation for all parts of the IELTS exam.

IELTS is now the standard requirement for entry into a British university. The result of the examination is determined by a points scheme. You should confirm with your chosen university how many points they require. If you wish, BEET will consult the university for you. For more information about university counselling and placement, in addition to our computer-based career guidance programme, please read more...

Course Outcomes:

By the end of the course you will have a thorough understanding of the IELTS test and a wide range of techniques and strategies to help you get your best score. You will also have broadened your academic vocabulary and be better able to understand articles and write well-organised essays.

Cambridge FCE, CAE, CPE and PET*

FCE and CAE courses are available most of the year, January to December; CPE courses are available March to June and September to December. 

These option lessons provide extra examination preparation for the Cambridge First Certificate, Advanced English or Proficiency in English. For full-time courses leading to these examinations please see our full list of Cambridge Examination courses. 

* The PET is placed about two-thirds of the way between beginner and Cambridge First Certificate level. There are three papers: Reading and Writing, Listening and Speaking. The preparation course gives practice in all of them, including one full mock examination.

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.