Cambridge Exam Preparation Course
The University of Cambridge ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) was
established in 1858 to set a standard of efficiency for schools in
Britain. Today, Cambridge ESOL provides an assessment service at 5 levels
of English as a Foreign Language. Among the many multinational companies
that
recognize Cambridge ESOL certificates for employment purposes are Asea
Brown Boveri, Canon, Hoechst, Lloyds Bank, Nestle, Price Waterhouse, Shell
and Xerox.
The First Certificate in English (FCE) is
the most widely-recognized proof of language ability at the
upper-intermediate level.
The Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) is
gaining tremendous popularity as an assessment of advanced abilities.
The Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) represents a very high level
of language ability and is recognized as fulfilling English language
entrance requirements by many universities in English-speaking countries.
You benefit by graduating with a
prestigious, internationally-recognized certificate, either for employment
purposes or for personal satisfaction. The exam is written at LSC.
LSC offers a full-time preparation course
for the FCE at LSC Calgary, LSC Toronto and LSC Vancouver in 4-, 8- or
12-week options. Students at the 4- and 8- week entry dates join the 12-week
classes in progress.
LSC Calgary, LSC Toronto and LSC Vancouver
offer a full-time preparation course for the CAE on the same basis as
the FCE.
LSC Vancouver also offers a full-time
preparation course for the CPE in a 12-week module.
Course
Schedule
| Monday
to Friday |
09:00
- 10:50 |
| 11:20
- 13:10 |
| Monday
to Thursday |
14:10
- 15:20 |
| 15:35 -
16:45 |
There is no class Friday afternoon.
Course Content
LSC has chosen course books, audio and video cassettes specially designed
for FCE, CAE and CPE test preparation. These materials serve to instruct
students for the 5 papers set by Cambridge ESOL:
| Paper
1 |
Reading
Comprehension |
| Paper
2 |
Composition |
| Paper
3 |
Use of
English |
| Paper
4 |
Listening
Comprehension |
| Paper
5 |
Interview |
Through a balanced curriculum, you expand
and reinforce your knowledge of the various exam components. Practice
tests and compositions are an integral part of the programme. In addition,
you should be prepared to undertake approximately 2 hours of homework
each day to supplement in-class instruction. Study and practice are key
ingredients in preparation for the exam.
LSC academic staff will help you in choosing
appropriate supplementary materials to improve your performance in areas
of specific weaknesses. These remedial materials are available at LSC
to ensure a complete preparedness for all 5 papers.
Other Cambridge Certificates
All LSC schools can also test students for
the following Cambridge Certificates: BEC, FCE, CAE
and CPE
BEC Test Centres
Business English
Certificates are part of the Cambridge
ESOL exams. LSC offers
BEC Vantage preparation for high intermediate to advanced students.
LSC Calgary, LSC Montreal and
LSC Toronto are Open Centres, while LSC Vancouver is a Closed Centre.
FCE, CAE and CPE - Dates
The dates for
LSC's Exam Preparation Courses
enable candidates to take the examinations on the official test dates in
March, June and December at
LSC. All
LSC schools are official Cambridge
test centres.
Click here for upcoming dates.
Entrance Requirements
FCE/CAE: Students at an intermediate
level require the full 12 weeks. Students at an advanced level may choose
either 8 or 4 weeks.
CPE: Students must be of an advanced
level. Students must enrol for the full 12-week course. CPE candidates
should understand that class size is generally smaller than average.