Cambridge Exam Courses
The following Cambridge Exam Courses are offered to young learners and adults:
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First Certificate in English (FCE)
This course prepares students for the FCE exam. Students who finish this level will understand the main ideas of complex pieces of writing, be able to keep up a conversation on a fairly wide range of topics, express opinions and present arguments, produce clear, detailed writing, and explain the advantages and disadvantages of different points of view. FCE gives you a pathway to higher qualifications such as CAE and CPE. |
Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be highly proficient in English. CAE empowers you to follow any academic course at university level, communicate effectively at managerial and professional level, participate with confidence in workplace meetings or academic tutorials and seminars, carry out complex and challenging research, and stand out and differentiate yourself. CAE gives you a clear pathway to many academic and professional settings. |
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Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
CPE is Cambridge ESOL’s most advanced exam. Hundreds of employers, universities and government departments officially recognize CPE as proof of proficiency in English. CPE level students will understand with ease virtually everything they hear and read, be able to make accurate and complete notes during a presentation, understand colloquial asides, talk about complex and sensitive issues without awkwardness, understand the finer points of documents, correspondence and reports, and express themselves precisely and fluently. |
Internation English Language Testing System (IELTS)
This course prepares students for the IELTS exam. Educational institutions, along with employers and government immigration agencies, require proof of English language skills as part of their recruitment or admittance procedures. Increasingly, these organisations are using IELTS. If you wish to study English at undergraduate or postgraduate levels, migrate to and English-speaking country, or are seeking professional registration, the IELTS test is for you. |
Independent Testing in English Language in Ukraine
Standard Course
This 8-month course prepares students for the June 2011 examination. The objective of Independent Testing in English Language is the standardization of the level of English Language required for prospective university entrants. If you have chosen English Language as one of the disciplines for Independent Testing in 2011, then LSE’s Standard Preparation Course, designed to improve and reinforce your language and examination skills is the course for you.
Our highly qualified teachers have extensive experience preparing students for the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations on which the Independent Testing in English Language in Ukraine is based.
Contact us now to find out more or register for a free consultation and English Language placement testing.
First Certificate in English (FCE)
FCE is an exam for people who can use everyday written and spoken English at an upper-intermediate level. It is an ideal exam for people who want to use English for work or study purposes.
Is FCE for you?
Can you…
- understand texts from a wide variety of sources?
- use English to make notes while someone is speaking in English?
- talk to people about a wide variety of topics?
- understand people talking in English on radio or television programmes?
If this describes your skills now, or describes the level of skills you are working towards, then FCE is the right exam for you.
Cambridge English: Advanced, also known as Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) is a high-level qualification that is officially recognised by universities, employers and governments around the world.
English for high achievers in the professional and academic world
As a high achiever, you want to stand out from the crowd. Cambridge English: Advanced is the key to showcase your outstanding English ability and help you achieve your dreams and ambitions in life.
Cambridge English: Advanced at a glance
Cambridge English: Advanced is set at C1 level – the second highest on the CEFR scale. C1 is the level of English required for demanding academic and professional settings. It shows that you are highly proficient in English.
Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
CPE is Cambridge ESOL’s most advanced exam. It is aimed at people who use English for professional or study purposes.
Is CPE for you?
Can you…
- use English to advise on, or talk about complex or sensitive issues?
- understand the finer points of documents, correspondence and reports?
If this describes your skills now, or describes the level of skills you are working towards, then CPE is the right exam for you.
International English Language Testing System
Worldwide recognition for study, work and immigration
More than one million people a year are now using IELTS to open doors throughout the English-speaking world and beyond. IELTS is recognised by more than 6,000 organisations worldwide. The tests are available in more than 120 countries in over 500 locations, with test dates available up to four times a month.
Academic or General Training
The IELTS test come in two modules:
- Academic – this module is for people wishing to study in English at undergraduate or postgraduate levels, and for those seeking professional registration
- General Training – this module is for people wishing to migrate to an English–speaking country (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK), and for those wishing to train or study in English at below degree level
The test
Candidates are tested in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking tests. There is a choice between Academic and General Training in the Reading and Writing tests.
IELTS scores
The tests are designed to cover the full range of ability from non–user to expert user. Test takers receive a score of 0–9, with 0 being for those who did not attempt the test, and 9 being for the most proficient users. Most universities accept scores between 6–7 as being suitable for undergraduate study in English.
The Common European Framework of Reference
Cambridge ESOL exams are aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: published by the Council of Europe. This internationally recognised framework describes language ability in a scale of levels which ranges from A1 for beginners to C2 for those who have mastered a language
Cambridge ESOL qualifications are plotted against the six levels of the framework:
This makes it easy for anyone involved in language teaching and testing (learners, teachers, teacher trainers etc.) to see the level of different qualifications. It also means that employers and educational institutions can easily compare qualifications and see how they relate to exams they already know in their own country. Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment.
More information about the links between Cambridge ESOL and the CEFR
More information on Cambridge ESOL Examinations
Coursebooks and supplementary materials
