Cambridge Exam Preparation Courses

The English Language Center also offers test prep courses for the Preliminary (B1), First (B2) and  Advanced (C1) exams. If your child is 11+ years old and has an intermediate level of English in listening, speaking, reading and writing, our team of qualified teachers can prepare them for these exams to earn an internationally recognized certificate from Cambridge university which can help facilitate university entrance. ELC students consistently outperform other test takers in Spain and the rest of the world. Test prep courses are available in both our Weekday and Saturday classes. Classes have a maximum of 12 students.
 
ELC Classes Ages Course Description CEFR

Preliminary for Schools (B1)

11/13

Preparation for Cambridge Preliminary for Schools (B1) exam.

Preliminary for Schools (B1) students learn more complex grammatical structures that require an advanced level of reading and writing than in previous courses. The oral component of the courses are also more rigorous as students must demonstrate that they can use all these structures when communicating. Learning is based on areas of knowledge of a language (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Teachers use materials from Cambridge and resources created by our center developed according to students’ ages and language level.  For more detailed information about our Preliminary for Schools (B1) course, visit this link.

 B1

First
for Schools
(B2)

13+

Preparation for First for Schools (B2) exam.

The content of this course reflects a linguistic understanding and fluency with even more complex, formal structures. The level of listening comprehension and oral expression is more rigorous. Students must demonstrate their language skills in a variety of themes and situations. Learning is based on the main areas of knowledge of a language (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Teachers use materials from Cambridge and resources created by our center developed according to students’ ages and language level.  For more detailed information about our First for Schools (B2) course, visit this link.

 B2
Advanced
(C1)
13+

Preparation for Cambridge Advanced (C1) exam.

The Advanced (C1) level consolidates linguistic fluency skills and oral and written expression. Although the structures have already been previously introduced in previous courses, students must continue to work on using them correctly when speaking and be able to express themselves flawlessly in English.  Learning is based on the main areas of knowledge of a language (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Teachers use materials from Cambridge and resources created by our center developed according to students’ ages and language level.  For more detailed information about our Advanced (C1) course, visit this link.

 C1
Proficiency
(C2)
13+

Preparation for Cambridge Proficiency (C2) exam.

CPE is an upper advanced level examination. It recognises the ability to communicate spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in most complex situations. Students who pass the CPE can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. They are approaching the linguistic competence of an educated native speaker, and are able to use the language in a range of culturally appropriate ways. For more detailed information about our C2 (Proficiency) course, visit this link. 

 C2

 

Course Structure

Course Length
  • October 2023 – May 2024
  • 25 sessions on Saturdays from 10am – 2pm (100 hours)
  • 57 sessions on Monday/Wed. from 6:00-7:30pm (85.5 hours)
Class Size
  • Maximum 12
Student Support and Success
  • Personalised study plan and regular tutorials
  • Weekly assigned homework for extra practice
  • Cambridge coursebook
  • Regular progress tests and practice exams
  • Additional support if needed

Cambridge Exam Prep Courses

Cambridge Exam Preparation courses will enable you to make progress in your general English ability while developing skills and techniques for exam success. All students start and finish the courses at the same time as well as take the test on the same day. Because of this, our students have a high level of motivation and focus and work together as a team. To help achieve this, we organize special mock test prep sessions in January, March and May to prepare our students for the actual Cambridge exams.
 
Why do a Cambridge Exam Preparation Course?
  • Get an internationally recognised certificate from Cambridge university which can help facilitate university entrance.
  • Very experienced Cambridge teachers and qualified examiners – all of our teachers have completed the Cambridge Teacher Certification Program.
  • ELC is an approved Exams Catalunya Preparation Centre for the Cambridge English Exams.