Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) - Certificate

Are you aspiring to get into university or develop your career? Then this course is suitable if you wish to gain an internationally recognised qualification in English. The course enables you to use English in demanding academic and professional situations and will help you demonstrate your language skills and competence to universities and employers. Cambridge First is set at Level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

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  • What you will study

    You will study:

    • Reading
    • Writing
    • Speaking
    • Listening
    • Use of English papers

    It is a demanding course and you will be expected to work independently and to complete homework on a weekly basis.

  • Entry Requirements

    You will be required to take an initial assessment to find out your level of English but it is expected that you will be working at Level 2 ESOL.

  • Assessment

    ESOL Level 2 Speaking and Listening and Cambridge English B2 First

  • Moving Forward

    Cambridge Advanced Higher level courses Employment

  • Delivery

    Mondays and Wednesdays 6.30pm - 8.30pm

  • Cost and Loans

    You will be expected to buy the course book: Complete First (without answers), Cambridge University Press (ISBN 9781107633902 ), RRP: £30.75 (+VAT) Fees for the June exams are included in the course fee.

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