Ability English: Sydney Cambridge Preparation (FCE and CAE) First Certificate in English (FCE) – upper intermediate level Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – advanced level Each Cambridge course is of 12 weeks’ duration (other than January courses, which are 10 weeks). Our expert Cambridge course teachers focus on the use of meaningful, real-life applications of the language – consistent with the Cambridge exams. Training in effective examination techniques, including practice exams, ensures that students get results that reflect their full capabilities. Depending on their ability in English, students undertake 1 of 3 Cambridge exam preparation classes: Preliminary English Test (PET) – intermediate level of English language skill, First Certificate in English (FCE) – upper intermediate level Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – advanced level. Prices and start dates may vary according to season, available promotions and selected module. Please consult a student adviser for further information. Test preparation 54186 Ability English: Sydney 05 0 0 4520.00 Ability English: Sydney
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Ability English: Sydney
Ability English: Sydney

Cambridge Preparation (FCE and CAE)

Course type

Duration

Classes per week

Age range

Test preparation
12 weeks
23
16 years old and older
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Class level
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Sydney.
Class size
Average 16 students
Maximum 18 students
Student age
Age range 16 years old and older
Average 25 years old
(25 in the summer)
Certificate
A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.

Course description

First Certificate in English (FCE) – upper intermediate level Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – advanced level Each Cambridge course is of 12 weeks’ duration (other than January courses, which are 10 weeks). Our expert Cambridge course teachers focus on the use of meaningful, real-life applications of the language – consistent with the Cambridge exams. Training in effective examination techniques, including practice exams, ensures that students get results that reflect their full capabilities. Depending on their ability in English, students undertake 1 of 3 Cambridge exam preparation classes: Preliminary English Test (PET) – intermediate level of English language skill, First Certificate in English (FCE) – upper intermediate level Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – advanced level. Prices and start dates may vary according to season, available promotions and selected module. Please consult a student adviser for further information.

Course topics

Listening, speaking, pronunciation, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar

Class schedule

Course duration 12 weeks
Start dates10 Sep
Classes per week 23 lessons per week
(each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days Monday - Friday
School holidays 12 Jun, 6 Aug, 1 Oct, 25 Oct, 25 Dec - 1 Jan

Ability English: Sydney does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session 09:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Break 12:45 PM - 01:30 PM
Afternoon session 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Start date

Duration

Course fees

$4,939

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Ability English: Sydney
level 4, Quay Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
Ability English: Sydney
Cambridge Preparation (FCE and CAE)

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Duration

Course Fees

Course + Housing
$4,939
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Course fees

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price
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