Course Overview

About This Course

The York English College Cambridge Test Preparation programme is designed for international students who wish to improve their English language skills and prepare for the Cambridge English exams, including the Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), Cambridge B2 First (FCE), and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE). The course will focus on developing the language skills necessary for success on these exams, including reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, and vocabulary. This programme will be offered at three levels and each level comprises 12-14 weeks of study. Each week consists of 20 hours of face-to-face classroom instruction. These classes are conducted in various sessions from Monday to Thursday. Students will undertake a placement test covering four main language components (reading, listening, writing and speaking) to identify an appropriate course entry level for them. They will also undertake regular assessments to evaluate the progress of their language learning and the effectiveness of the course in meeting their needs.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

Suite 2, Lvl 1, 338-340 Pitt St, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Students wishing to commence PET need to achieve an Intermediate level of English on York English College's placement test. Alternatively, students would need to provide evidence that their English is at an IELTS level of 4.0 (or equivalent) prior to being accepted on the course.
Students wishing to commence FCE need to achieve an Upper Intermediate level of English on York English College's placement test. Alternatively, students would need to provide evidence that their English is at an IELTS level of 5.0 (or equivalent) prior to being accepted on the course.
Students wishing to commence CAE need to achieve an Advanced level of English on York English College's placement test. Alternatively, students would need to provide evidence that their English is at an IELTS level of at least 6.0 (or equivalent) prior to being accepted on the course.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What Cambridge exams does this course prepare me for?

This course prepares students for three Cambridge main suite examinations: Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET) at B1 level, Cambridge English: First (FCE) at B2 level, and Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) at C1 level.

How long is each level of the Cambridge Test Preparation programme?

Each level of the programme comprises 12-14 weeks of study, with the full programme running between 12 and 46 weeks in total across the three levels: Intermediate (PET), Upper-Intermediate (FCE), and Advanced (CAE).

How do I know which level I should enrol in?

Students will undertake a placement test covering four main language components (reading, listening, writing and speaking) to identify an appropriate course entry level for them. Alternatively, students can provide evidence of their IELTS score: 4.0 for PET, 5.0 for FCE, and 6.0 for CAE (or equivalent).

What skills are covered in the Cambridge Test Preparation course?

The course focuses on developing reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Specific objectives include developing speaking skills relevant to the Speaking Paper, writing skills for the Writing Paper (FCE and CAE), reading skills for the Reading and Writing Paper (PET), listening skills for the Listening Paper, and reading skills and knowledge of English for the Reading and Use of English paper (FCE and CAE).

What is the class size and how are classes scheduled?

Classes have a maximum size of 18 students and are conducted in various sessions from Monday to Thursday, with 20 hours of face-to-face classroom instruction per week. New intakes start every Monday.

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