Course description
Cambridge English: First (FCE) Course Objectives
The Cambridge English: First (FCE) course aims to help students understand intermediate and upper intermediate levels of English, demonstrate independent study skills and take internationally recognised exams.
Cambridge English: First (FCE) Course Description
The FCE course begins with a placement test and orientation, during which students are introduced to the FCE exam and to their student peers.
The Cambridge English: First (FCE) course includes the following lessons:
Vocabulary lessons such as ‘Entertainment Vocabulary’ and ‘Adjectives of Feeling
Listening lessons such as ‘Sentence Completion’ and ‘Interview Strategies’
Speaking lessons such as ‘Comparing’ and ‘Language for Agreeing and Disagreeing’
Grammar lessons such as ‘Time Expressions’
Writing lessons such as ‘Informal Emails’ and ‘Editing for Register’
Skill integration lessons such as a ‘Speaking Skills’ that combines vocabulary from the reading, grammar and vocabulary lessons
Progress is measured throughout the FCE course and there is a review of unit material at the end of each week.
CAMBRIDGE PREPARATION COURSES
Standard Courses
31 Dec - 2018 - 8 Mar (10 weeks) FCE
31 Dec - 2018 -165Mar (11 weeks) CAE
11 Mar - 31 May (12 weeks) CAE
18 Mar - 7 Jun (12 weeks) FCE
9 Sep - 6 Dec (13 weeks) CAE
16 Sep - 13 Dec (13 weeks) FCE
Fast-Track Courses
8 Apr - 31 May (8 weeks) CAE
8 Apr - 7 Jun (9 weeks) FCE
7 Oct - 6 Dec (9 weeks) CAE
14 Oct - 13 Dec (9 weeks) FCE
Fast-track students normally join existing examination classes.
Course topics
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
Class schedule
Course duration
10-12 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (06 Jan - 14 Mar, 17 Mar - 06 Jun and 08 Sep - 28 Nov)
Classes per week
28 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
23 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024
St Giles Eastbourne 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
You can choose from the following class times:
Lesson
09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
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 Eastbourne.
Class size
| Average |
10 students |
| Maximum |
12 students |
Student age
| Age range |
16 years old and older |
| Average |
21 years old
(20 in the summer) |
Certificate
A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
