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University of Cambridge ESOL Examination Preparation Courses
Rennert offers intensive preparation for the world-renowned Cambridge ESOL Examinations at different ability levels. Our rigorous courses lead students through all the varied language and examination skills needed to succeed in the core papers of the exams. We simulate exam conditions and work through sample questions with students to give the best preparation possible. Strong emphasis is placed on specific Cambridge exam-taking techniques. Students receive feedback and regular grades about their proficiency in core exam sections tracked against examiner standards throughout the course.
Both First Certificate in English (FCE) and Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) courses are available to students with the qualifying levels. For 10-week courses, exams are held at a Cambridge examination center in the 10th week of the program and candidates must be available through Saturday of the 10th week. For 12-week courses, exams are held during the 13th week when there are no classes scheduled.
Cambridge FCE and CAE courses key facts:
| Course length |
10 weeks/12 weeks |
| Lessons per week |
28 x 1 hour lessons |
| Class size |
10-12 students |
| Entry requirements |
FCE - High intermediate
CAE - Low advanced |
2007 Course Dates:
| FCE |
March 19, Sept. 17 (13 weeks) |
| CAE |
March 19, Sept. 17 (13 weeks) |
| CPE |
One-to-one private lessons on request |
Price includes:
- Full tuition
- Full academic assessments: Pre-test level assessment; continuing personal language assessment
- Authentic past paper practice tests, course reports, grades and certificates
- Additional activities for full immersion experience
** Exam fee not included in course price
Exams held off-site at Cambridge test center
Sample Class Schedule
| 9am - 11am |
PAPER 1: Reading
- Skimming and scanning techniques for initial context and understanding
- Timed practice reading papers
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| 11am - 1pm |
PAPER 3: Use of English
- Intensive tense review. Prepositions
- Paper 3 practice questions
PAPER 2: Writing
- Constructing a solid essay plan
- Timed essay planning practice
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| 1pm - 2pm |
LUNCH |
| 2pm - 4pm |
PAPER 4: Listening
- Listening for the main idea. Timed practice segments.
Speaking
- Vocabulary of agreement and disagreement
- Putting it into practice: Pairwork
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