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Cambridge FCE, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL and TOEIC Courses in Australia
Cambridge FCE, CAE, PET and CPE Courses
FCE, CAE and CPE Courses in Sydney
These challenging and intensive 10 and 12 week FCE, CAE and CPE courses in Sydney are taught by well-trained professionals. You will receive 23 hours of class time plus 3 hours of guided self-study after class per week. All students must sit for one of the exams at the conclusion of the course.
Weekly Schedule:
| 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).
Start Dates for 2009:
10 weeks (FCE & CAE): January 5th.
12 weeks (all exams): March 23rd & September 14th.
Exam Dates:
FCE: 14 March, 16 June, 8 December.
CAE: 14 March, 17June, 9 December.
CPE: 18 June, 10 December.
Required Language Level:
FCE - B2 or upper intermediate.
CAE - C1 or advanced.
CPE - C2 or upper advanced.
Prices ($AUS):
10 weeks (FCE & CAE): 3875
12 weeks (all exams): 4635
Exam fees: FCE - 362; CAE - 368; CPE - 376.
Booking fee: 200.
Materials fee:
2 - 6 weeks: $50
7 - 12 weeks: $80
13 - 24 weeks: $120
25+ weeks: $160
Please click here for more information about the school and its location and accommodation options:
FCE, CAE and CPE Courses in Brisbane and Surfer’s Paradise
For the FCE and CAE course, students may choose from the regular exam preparation course of 10 or 12 weeks with fixed start dates at either campus or a program with flexible start dates and 4 to 10 week courses at the Brisbane campus. The CPE course is only available in Brisbane and is 12 weeks long. All programs include 30 lessons per week.
FCE & CAE
- 14 students maximum per class.
- 10 and 12 week course length.
- 30 lessons per week.
- Study retreat during the first weekend.
- Closed classes.
Flexible FCE & CAE
- Starts every Monday.
- 4 to10 week course length.
- 30 lessons per week.
- 16 students maximum per class
- Brisbane only.
CPE
- 8 students maximum per class.
- 12 week course length.
- 30 lessons per week.
- Study retreat during the first weekend.
- Closed classes.
- Brisbane only.
Required Language Level:
FCE - B2 or upper intermediate.
CAE - C1 or advanced.
CPE - C2 or upper advanced.
Start Dates for 2009:
Flexible FCE & CAE: every Monday.
FCE & CAE: January 5th (10 weeks), March 23rd, September 14th (12 weeks).
CPE: March 23rd, September 14th.
Exam Dates:
FCE: March 14th, June 16th, Dec 8th.
CAE: March 14th, June 17th, Dec 9th.
CPE: June 18th, Dec 10th.
(Above dates are for the written portions. Listening/speaking portions are given in the 2 weeks prior.)
Prices ($AUS):
FCE & CAE: 10 weeks - 3275,
12 weeks – FCE & CAE 3840. CPE - 4635
Examination Fees: FCE - 362, CAE - 368, CPE - 376.
Student Retreat (not optional - does not apply to flexible courses): 170.
Enrollment Fee: 195.
Course Materials: 10 per week.
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FCE, CAE, CPE, PET Courses in Adelaide, Airlie Beach and Hobart
Courses in Adelaide, Airlie Beach and Hobart are 10, 11 and 12 weeks in length and include weekly progress reports, individual counseling and self-access resources.
These schools are very successful in helping students achieve good results on the Examinations.
Required Language Level:
PET - B1 or intermediate.
FCE - B2 or upper intermediate.
CAE - C1 or advanced.
CPE - C2 or upper advanced.
Start Dates for 2009:
PET (Adelaide and Airlie Beach): 11 weeks - January 5th; 12 weeks - September 14th.
FCE (All schools): 10 weeks - January 5th; 12 weeks - March 23rd & September 14th.
CAE (Adelaide and Airlie Beach): 10 weeks - January 5th; 12 weeks - March 23rd & September 14th.
CPE (Adelaide only): 12 weeks - September 14th.
Exam Dates for 2009:
PET: March 21st, June 5th & December 4th.
FCE: March 14th, June 16th & December 8th.
CAE: March 14th, June 17th & December 9th.
CPE: June 18th, December 10th.
Prices ($AUS):
| Course | Adelaide | Hobart | Airlie Beach |
| FCE & CAE: 10 weeks |
3225 | 2675 | 3225 |
| PET: 11 weeks |
3540 | N/A | 3540 |
| PET, FCE, CAE & CPE: 12 weeks |
3875 | 3325 (PET & CPE N/A) |
3875 (CPE N/A) |
Exam Fees: PET - 242, FCE - 362, CAE - 368, CPE - 376.
Booking Fee: 180.
Materials Fee: 75 per term (CPE - 90 per term).
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IELTS, TOEFL and TOEIC Exam Preparation Courses in Australia
IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC and General English Courses in Sydney
This course in Sydney improves your all-around English skills, while giving you practice and preparation with your chosen English exam. The course can be taken for as few as 2 weeks up to as long as you want. You may enter at intermediate, upper intermediate or advanced levels, and you will receive 23 hours of class time plus 3 hours of guided self-study after class per week.
The course covers the following:
- IELTS preparation on Wednesdays.
- Project work.
- Task-based lessons
- Discussions.
- Individual correction.
- Video lessons.
- Computer assisted learning.
- Using English in the real world - shopping, banking, etc.
- News-based lessons.
- Language laboratory.
- Monthly excursions (not included in tuition fees).
Weekly Schedule:
|
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 9:00-10:30 Lesson 1 |
Theme Input | Grammar | IELTS, TOEIC or TOEFL Preparation |
Reading & Listening |
Speaking & Writing |
| 11:00-12:30 Lesson 2 |
Grammar | Integrated Skills | Integrated Skills | Speaking | |
| 13:30-15:00 Lesson 3 |
Lstening | Writing & Speaking |
Revision | Activity with teachers | |
| 15:10-16:10 | Self Study | Optional Workshop | Self Study | Optional Workshop | |
| - 17:00 | Self Study | Self Study |
Required Language Level:
Intermediate.
Start Dates for 2009:
27 January, 23 February, 23 March, 20 April, 18 May, 15 June, 13 July, 10 August, 7 September, 6 October, 2 November, 30 November (5 weeks), 4 January, 2010
Exam Dates:
IELTS: Held regularly at universities in Sydney (please inquire for exact dates).
TOEFL: Please inquire.
TOEIC: 20 February, 17 April, 12 June, 7 August, 2 October & 27 November.
Prices ($AUS):
2 - 9 weeks: 360 per week.
10 - 19 weeks: 350 per week.
20 - 29 weeks: 340 per week.
30 - 39 weeks: 330 per week.
40+ weeks: 320 per week.
Exam fees:
IELTS: 280.
TOEFL: 145.
TOEIC: $165 US.
Booking fee: 275
Materials fees:
2 - 6 weeks: $50
7 - 12 weeks: $80
13 - 24 weeks: $120
25+ weeks: $160
IELTS Academic Module Exam Preparation Course in Sydney
This course is for those who wish to take the IELTS for college or university entrance. Students will improve their language skills in the four areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing, while learning test taking skills through graded practice exams and other test specific exercises. Sydney is an authorized pre-test center, enabling you to use authentic IELTS materials. The course can be taken from 2 to 24 weeks, and includes 21 hours of lessons and 5 hours of self-study and 2 hours of optional conversation class per week.
Start Dates for 2009:
27 January, 23 February, 23 March, 20 April, 18 May, 15 June, 13 July, 10 August, 7 September, 6 October, 2 November, 30 November (5 weeks), 4 January, 2010
Exam Dates:
Held regularly at universities in Sydney (please inquire for exact dates).
Required Language Level:
Intermediate.
Prices ($AUS):
2 - 9 weeks: 360 per week.
10 - 19 weeks: 350 per week.
20 - 24 weeks: 340 per week.
Exam fee: 280.
Booking fee: 275
2 - 6 weeks: 50
7 - 12 weeks: 80
13 - 24 weeks: 120
Please click here for more information about the school and its location and accommodation options:
Sydney
IELTS and Academic English Course Brisbane and Surfer’s Paradise
This course will prepare you for success at university and college and for the IELTS exam:
- 15 students maximum of per class.
- 8 or 10 week course length.
- 30 lessons per week.
- Closed classes.
- IELTS techniques.
- Presentations by speakers from, or visits to, universities; such as QUT, ACU,
- Griffith and Bond University.
- Research and academic assignment preparation skills.
- Group work and presentation skills and speed reading.
Required Language Level:
Upper Intermediate.
Start Dates for 2009:
8 weeks: January 5th.
10 weeks: March 30th, June 29th, October 5th.
Exam Dates:
Usually every week. Exam dates fill up well in advance, so students are recommended to apply 3 months ahead.
Prices ($AUS):
8 weeks: 2635.
10 weeks: 3275
Examination Fee: 280.
Enrollment Fee: 195.
Course Materials: 10 per week.
IELTS and TOEIC Course Brisbane and Surfer’s Paradise
Either of these two exams can be prepared for in conjunction with the general English language course.
- 30 hours of lessons per week.
- Course length of 1 week to as long as you want.
- Test preparation classes in the afternoons.
- Starts every Monday.
- Study retreat during the first weekend.
- 15 students maximum of per class.
- Students study at the appropriate level for their main language skills (Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing)
- Personal time table created for every student according to their abilities.
- Students have a wide range of classmates and the opportunities to make friends in every class.
Required Language Level:
Intermediate.
Start Dates for 2009:
Every Monday.
Exam Dates:
IELTS: Usually every week. Exam dates fill up well in advance, so students are recommended to
apply 3 months ahead.
TOEIC: Can be taken at the college with a minimum of 2 weeks notice.
Prices ($AUS):
1 - 6 weeks: 325 per week.
7 - 12 weeks: 320 per week.
13 - 23 weeks: 310 per week.
24+ weeks: 299 per week.
36+ weeks: 289 per week.
Examination Fees: IELTS - 280; TOEIC - 170 with certificate.
Enrollment Fee: 270
Course Materials: 10 per week.
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IELTS Courses in Adelaide, Airlie Beach and Hobart
This IELTS course is a 12 or 24 week program that includes examination practice, strategies and techniques. These courses are held at all three schools.
Required Language Level:
B1 or intermediate.
Start Dates for 2009:
January 5th, March 30th, June 22nd & September 14th.
Exam Dates for 2009:
Please inquire.
Prices ($AUS):
| Adelaide | Airlie Beach | Hobart |
| 3855 | 3855 | 3195 |
Exam Fee: Please inquire.
Booking Fee: 180.
Materials Fee: 75 per term.
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BEC and Business English Courses in Sydney
Sydney has recently opened a two room business English center with an office and web-cam conferencing room outfitted with the latest in communications technology. You will receive 23 hours of class time plus 3 hours of guided self-study after class per week, plus BEC preparation homework. The course can be taken for 2 to 24 weeks and is appropriate for students with upper intermediate and advanced language skills.
The BEC exam is held only in Brisbane. The school will assist with travel and accommodation arrangements.
Weekly Schedule:
|
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 8:45-10:30 Lesson 1 |
Vocabulary input Saying numbers Forms of money Borrowing⁄lending |
Reading & Vocabulary The Banking Industry |
Listening The relationship between a company and its banks |
Listening & Speaking Central Bank and its functions |
Banking Verbs & Services Money idioms |
| 11:00-12:30 Lesson 2 |
Speaking Discussion on banks, their services, products and debt |
Writing Features of a business plan |
Reading News article Vocab and discussion |
Writing Features of business letter |
Vocabulary Review |
| 13:30-15:00 Lesson 3 |
Computer research Comparative study of five banks |
Speaking Presenting the bank with your business proposal |
Speaking/ Role-play Asking for information |
Writing- Computer Lab Making a complaint to the bank |
Speaking Getting a loan |
| 15:15-16:30 | Supervised Self Study | Sport (optional) | |||
* Friday afternoon (Lesson 3) week 1-3: 13:30 - 14:45
* No lesson Friday afternoon week 4 (Lesson 2: 11:00 - 12:15)
Required Language Level:
B2 or upper intermediate.
Start Dates for 2009:
27 January, 23 February, 23 March, 20 April, 18 May, 15 June, 13 July, 10 August, 7 September, 6 October, 2 November, 4 January, 2010.
Exam Dates:
19 March, 3 June & 28 November.
Prices ($AUS):
2 - 9 weeks: 360 per week.
10 - 19 weeks: 350 per week.
20 - 24 weeks: 340 per week.
Exam fee: 245.
Booking fee: 275
Materials fee:
2 - 6 weeks: - 50.
7 - 12 weeks: - 80 .
13 - 24 weeks: - 120.
25+ weeks: - 160.
Please click here for more information about the school and its location and accommodation options:
Sydney
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