Cambridge Exams

Cambridge English exams are recognised by schools, universities and employers worldwide, they do not expire and there are three to choose from: First Certificate in English (FCE), Advanced (CAE) and Proficiency (CPE).

Cambridge Exam Preparation

Stafford House Cambridge English exam preparation courses cover the areas of your exam in detail to ensure you achieve success. Classes are designed to teach you the skills and English language required, through the study of exam past papers and exam techniques. Stafford House Canterbury and London are both approved testing centres for Cambridge Exams. This means you can book and take your exams in the same place you have your lessons, which should reduce exam anxiety and help you perform better on the day.

FCE

FCE proves you have reached B2 (Upper Intermediate) level of English and can use every day written and spoken English for work or study purposes. The programme will develop every aspect of your English through engaging lessons and activities, from studying idioms and modal verbs to debating ideas and writing essays at a high language level.

CAE

CAE demonstrates that you are at C1 (Advanced) level of English needed for academic and professional success. As you prepare for the exam, you’ll study complex grammar and advanced-level vocabulary and learn how to write proposals, conduct research and communicate effectively in an international workplace.

CPE

CPE demonstrates that you have the advanced skills necessary to function effectively in almost every English speaking context. As you prepare for the exam, you’ll need to be ready to think intensively about the English language in a variety of professional and academic contexts, transposing your thoughts into different registers of language, looking for the most suitable phrasing for each situation.

Objectives

Goal-oriented and highly focussed preparation programme
Develop the skills needed to succeed in the exam
Develop strategies to maximise your score in the exam

How you will learn

Skim reading for meaning, scanning for detail, paraphrasing, making inferences, and more
Methods and strategies for successful integrated and independent writing
The skills needed to speak confidently and succeed in a one-to-one interview
Listening strategies such as listening for gist and for detail
With sample papers and continuous practice of specific tasks, you will become familiar with the exam you are taking and learn how to answer the questions as effectively as possible

Quick Facts

Level: Upper Intermediate to Proficiency
Age: 16+
Location: Canterbury and London
Max Class Size: 15
Exam Fees: FCE - £180
CAE - £185
CPE - £190

Programme	In-Class Clock Hours per Week	Number of Lessons per Week	Number of Weeks to Complete Each Course
Intensive	19	25	12
Super Intensive	23	30	12
Super Intensive Plus (London)	27	35	12

Students will progress at their own pace. We recommend at least 80% attendance and completion of all homework and self-study recommendations

2024 Cambridge Course and Exam Dates

Canterbury

EXAM PREPARATION COURSE	COURSE START DATE	COURSE END DATE	DURATION	EXAM DATE
FCE	24-Jun-24	26-Jul-24	5 weeks	25-Jul-24
CAE	24-Jun-24	26-Jul-24	5 weeks	25-Jul-24

London

EXAM PREPARATION COURSE	COURSE START DATE	COURSE END DATE	DURATION	EXAM DATE
FCE	02-Jan-24	15-Mar-24	11 weeks	15-Mar-24
	01-Apr-24	14-Jun-24	11 weeks	15-Jun-24
	24-Jun-24	26-Jul-24	5 weeks	25-Jul-24
	29-Jul-24	23-Aug-24	4 weeks	22-Aug-24
	30-Sep-24	13-Dec-24	11 weeks	14-Dec-24
CAE	02-Jan-24	15-Mar-24	11 weeks	16-Mar-24
	01-Apr-24	14-Jun-24	11 weeks	15-Jun-24
	24-Jun-24	26-Jul-24	5 weeks	26-Jul-24
	29-Jul-27	23-Aug-24	4 weeks	23-Aug-24
	30-Sep-24	13-Dec-24	11 weeks	14-Dec-24
CPE	25-Sep-23	01-Dec-23	10 weeks	02-Dec-23
	02-Jan-24	01-Mar-24	9 weeks	02-Mar-24
	30-Sep-24	06-Dec-24	10 weeks	05-Dec-24

Cambridge courses, exams and exam location are subject to change based on enrolment levels. If Stafford House cancels a course or an exam after a student’s enrolment, all monies paid will be refunded to the fee-payer for the course or exam fees as appropriate.

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Additional Options

One-to-one English

Our One-to-One English options can be completely tailor made according to your needs and objectives. This option is particularly useful for students who have a very particular need or for students who wish to learn very intensively.

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Adult Groups

Stafford House is a specialist in providing bespoke group services. We offer a complete package that can be adapted to your needs. Ideal for groups of students who wish to improve their language skills in a particular field of interest.

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