SELC Courses - Cambridge Test Preparation

The Cambridge exams (FCE, CAE, CPE) are essential in many countries and SELC's Cambridge Test Preparation can help you achieve the best results. Studying for the Cambridge exams can help ensure your future success in business or at university. The courses are intensive and challenging and taught by highly professional and experienced teachers.

Your study

Course length: 10 weeks (January) or 12 weeks (March & September)

23 hours of classroom lessons + 3 hours supervised Cambridge exam-oriented self-study after class per week. All students in the Cambridge Test Preparation course must also sit for at least one Cambridge exam at the end of the course.

All SELC classes run on the same timetable and have 23 hours of classroom lessons per week

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:45-10:30 Lesson 1	Speaking Activity	Check homework Use of English Exam Skills	Error Correction Grammar	Feedback on Writing Listening	Revision Test Speaking Exam Skills
11:00-12:30 Lesson 2	Grammar	Presentation of a Writing Genre	Video Listening	Phrasal Verbs	Exam Techniques
13:30-15:00 Lesson 3	Listening & Vocabulary	Speaking	Reading Skills & Cloze Practice	Reading & Class Discussion	Computer Laboratory Listening
15:15-16:30	Supervised Self Study (Exam practice every day)				Sport (optional)
Homework	Grammar exercises	Writing	Grammar	Revision	Grammar, Writing, Vocabulary

* Friday afternoon (Lesson 3) week 1-3: 13:30 - 14:45
* No lesson Friday afternoon week 4 (Lesson 2: 11:00 - 12:15)

Face to Face Teaching: 92.5 hours/ 4 weeks
Weeks 1-3: 23.5 hours
Week 4: 22 hours (no lesson Friday afternoon)

What the students say

Why study Cambridge at SELC?

Do you want to pass your Cambridge exam? Do you want to study English and have fun at the same time? At SELC you are in the right place!

Antonella, Switzerland

I had to improve my English to get a job in a bank, and that was when I decided to study English at SELC. My experience was incredible, because during the 3 months of the Cambridge course I had learnt enough English to start to communicate fluently with other students.

Jorge, Spain

The teachers take the time to explain things to you. They're very funny and serious at the same time. You learn English with different people from all over the world; it's a very interesting experience.

Samuel, Switzerland

SELC has a lot of amazing events, such as parties, travelling, cooking etc. but the biggest event is the Cambridge excursion. We spent 3 great days with our classmates and teachers. Don't forget to bring your camera!

Yoshi, Japan

SELC is in a modern building with modern facilities including computers with internet access, email and DVD players. The SELC teachers are very kind and take the time to explain everything to you. They are all highly qualified, experienced and prepare you seriously to the pass the Cambridge exam.

Franziska, Switzerland

Although you are expected to work hard and learn, SELC also wants you to enjoy your time here and have the special experience of learning with people from all over the world.

Marlene, Switzerland

The teachers at SELC are all very professional and are always available to answer your questions. The classes are always varied and the atmosphere at SELC is very friendly.

Benoit, Switzerland

Course Features

Supervised self-study program after class to focus on exam techniques
3-day excursion in a rural location outside Sydney during 12-week courses
1-day excursion during 10-week courses

Click here for pictures and student comments about our Cambridge Excursions

About the Exams

First Certificate in English (FCE) - Upper Intermediate

The course prepares students for the most popular of all the Cambridge examinations. Students are able to use a wide range of vocabulary in a variety of social and work situations. The examination consists of 5 papers: Reading, Writing, Use of English, Listening and Speaking.

Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) - Advanced

This course is for students who are able to use English fluently. Preparation for this very practical exam features: many realistic writing tasks such as business letters, leaflets and brochures; vocabulary building through authentic reading; and emphasis on speaking and listening. Students also need a good grasp of grammar, which is tested both in real-world tasks and the English in Use paper. It is recommended for people who work at a managerial or professional level.

Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) - Approaching native speaker level

This course is for students who would like to enter university or another place of higher learning. It is an academic examination for people who have a wide vocabulary, enjoy literature and a range of other reading material, and can talk fluently on any topic.

The Cambridge General Certificate exams are accepted worldwide by many companies and universities. See the Cambridge Exams site for the official list of companies that recognise Cambridge exams.

About the Teachers

Our Cambridge Coordinator, Hilary has many years' teaching experience including 6 years teaching Cambridge courses. As coordinator of the SELC Cambridge Test Preparation programs she is responsible for overseeing the running of the courses. She is also a qualified examiner for the Cambridge speaking exams.

The experience of our Cambridge teaching team means that SELC students greatly improve their English skills by doing the Cambridge preparation courses and get the best exam results. If you want to achieve your best in the Cambridge exams, the successful team at SELC can help you.