Cambridge Courses at Vancouver Language Centre

FCE Preparation Course (First Certificate in English)
FCE is intermediate level Cambridge ESOL exam. To be successful, you will have a wide grasp of vocabulary, and be able to construct an argument and use appropiate communication styles for a variety of situations. You also need to show an awareness of register and of the conventions of politeness and degrees of formality as are expresed through language.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of placement examination.

CAE Preparation Course (Certificate in Advanced English)
CAE is the second highest level Cambridge ESOL exam. Choose CAE if you are reaching a standard of English that is adequate for most purposes, including social and professional situations, and in higher education. CAE recognises the ability to communicate with confidence in English and deal with most aspects of every life.

Prerequisite: FCE preparation course and successful completion of placement examination.

CPE Preparation Course (Certificate of Proficiency in English)
CPE is the highest level Cambridge ESOL exam. If you are able to function effectively in almost any English speaking context and are approaching a standard of English similar to that of an educated native speaker, then this is the exam is for you.

Prerequisite: CAE preparation course in addition to successful completion of CAE exam.

·Students writing the Cambridge ESOL exam will be required to do an additional, one month, test preparation course.

·Interested students should sign up at reception immediately and book a date to write the placemnt examination.

·Monday - Friday: 7:30 - 9:30, 10:00 - 12:00; 17:30 - 19:30, 19:30 - 21:00. Saturday: 9:00 - 13:00.