Cambridge B2 First (FCE) Preparation
Your Cambridge B2 First (FCE) Exam Preparation in Bristol
We offer exam preparation for the Cambridge English examinations. You can prepare for the Cambridge B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE) or C2 Proficiency (CPE) exams at ELC Bristol.
ELC Bristol has a long history of preparing students for the Cambridge English exams. We run the Cambridge B2 First (FCE) examination preparation course throughout the year.
The objectives of the course are based on the syllabus in the coursebook selected by the teachers and on the needs and requests of the students in the class. The main class teacher makes a programme for the class each week with these objectives in mind.
Cambridge B2 First (FCE) Preparation
Cambridge B2 First (FCE) exam preparation at ELC Bristol enables students to develop the grammar, vocabulary and all the necessary skills and techniques that they need to do well in the exam.
We do not believe in just practising with past papers. We familiarise you with the exam and then, we focus on the 4 skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. In this way, we help you reach the level of English required to pass the exams.
Course facts
- ELC Bristol English preparation includes 21 full hours of classroom time per week.
- Average class size: 11. Maximum: 14.
- You should be at least B2.
- Usual minimum period of enrolment: 4 weeks.
- At the start of your course, you are given a course book which forms the basis for your studies.
- You can take the Cambridge exams in the local examination centre, which is a 15 minute walk from the school.
- Your ‘main’ teacher will co-ordinate your overall programme with a clear focus on student learning and progress. You will have up to three teachers each day.
Your level
Depending on your level, you can prepare for the Cambridge B2 English First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE) or C2 Proficiency (CPE) exams at ELC Bristol.
If you would like to prepare for a Cambridge exam and we are not sure if you have the right level, we will ask you to do a Cambridge pre-test.
Your tests and assessments
Exam practice is given throughout your course at ELC Bristol, but especially in the weeks leading up to the exam. Mock exams are usually held two or three weeks before the exams take place.
Cambridge exam preparation courses at ELC Bristol are not ‘closed’ classes. This means that students can join the course at a later date if they are not able to attend the full period. However, the usual minimum period of enrolment is 4 weeks.
Most, but not all, class members are exam candidates. A few of our General English students at ELC Bristol also ask to join the classes.
The course fees are the same as our normal fees. Students can take the exam at the local exam centre in Bristol and pay the exam fee directly to the exam centre.
Sample Timetable - 28 lessons (21 hours) a week
| 09:15 - 10:00 | 10:00 - 10:45 | 10:45 - 11:15 | 11:15 - 12:00 | 12:00 - 12:45 | 12:45 - 14:00 | 14:00 - 14:45 | 14:45 - 15:30 | 15:45 - 16:45 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grammar using a suitable, modern course book | Listening / Pronunciation practice - can include work in the multimedia centre | Break | Reading skills & vocabulary building | Speaking skills & vocabulary building | Lunch break | Writing/exam practice Communication skills/Other topics such as British Life and Culture, Music, Film, Business English etc | Writing/exam practice Communication skills/Other topics such as British Life and Culture, Music, Film, Business English etc | Optional supervised self-study |
ELC Bristol Cambridge examination results:
| Students taking exam | Number who passed | Pass Rate | A | B | C | CE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge English: First (FCE) | 36 | 23 | 64 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 13-CE B1 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) | 39 | 28 | 72% | 2 | 9 | 17 | 11-CE B2 |
| Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) | 31 | 25 | 81% | 7 | 10 | 8 | 6-CE C1 |
| Students taking exam | Number who passed | Pass Rate | A | B | C | CE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge English: First (FCE) | 24 | 22 | 92 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 2-CE B1 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) | 41 | 32 | 78% | 0 | 8 | 24 | 9-CE B2 |
| Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) | 25 | 19 | 76 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 6-CE C1 |
| Students taking exam | Number who passed | Pass Rate | A | B | C | CE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge English: First (FCE) | 12 | 8 | 67% | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4-CE B1 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) | 31 | 19 | 61% | 0 | 4 | 15 | 12-CE B2 |
| Cambridge English: Prodiciency (CPE) | 15 | 12 | 80% | 2 | 3 | 7 | 1-CE C1 |
If you have dyslexia, you may be able to get extra time in the exam. Please bring with you a recent (last 2 years) certificate translated into English. The Cambridge exam centre in Bristol will need to see this when you apply for the exam.
* Sometimes the exams are held in the week after the end of the course, in which case students should book an extra week’s accommodation (if required).
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