Cambridge B2 Preparation Course

About the course

The perfect exam preparation course for the B2 First examination - formerly known as Cambridge English: First (FCE). This programme will combine an intensive language course with FCE exam preparation.

Objectives

This course focuses on the language and communication skills required for each section of the exam, as well as the specific skills for achieving your full potential on the day of the exam.

• Morning programme: an intensive language programme with classes covering grammar and vocabulary, reading and listening comprehension, varieties of written English and speaking practice, all of which are essential for success in this exam. We still believe it is important to improve your English as well as practise for the exam.
• Afternoon programme: a specific exam preparation programme with special classes focusing on the techniques, strategies and language necessary in all four parts of the exam.

Monitoring your progress

Your classroom studies will be supported by carefully-guided homework and self-study throughout the course. Regular one-to-one tutorials are held to enable you to discuss your progress with your tutor. There will also be formal "mock" tests throughout the course to help you to see your progress and to identify areas that need improvement.

Outcomes

You will improve your accuracy and fluency in English for the B2 First exam, as well as become familiar with the different techniques and strategies necessary for the different papers.

Course dates 2023

Minimum enrolment period: 1 week

• 03/04/2023 to 09/06/2023 (10-week course) - exam on 06/06/2023
• 26/06/2023 to 25/08/2023 (9-week course) - exam on 24/08/2023
• 18/09/2023 to 08/12/2023 (12-week course) - exam on 09/12/2023

Course dates 2024

Minimum enrolment period: 1 week

• 02/04/2024 - 07/06/2024 (10-week course) - exam on 04/06/2024
• 24/06/2024 - 23/08/2024 (9-week course) - exam on 22/08/2024
• 23/09/2024 - 12/12/2024 (12-week course) - exam on 14/12/2024

*Please note that the following dates are bank holidays in the UK, and no lessons take place on those days. On each of these days, we will offer students a free excursion/activity. 

• Monday 1 April 2024
• Monday 6 May 2024
• Monday 27 May 2024
• Monday 26 August 2024

In December, as the exam is on Saturday, an additional night's homestay accommodation until Sunday is included for the final weekend (if required).

Course Fees 2023 Registration fee: £90 Tuition fees: 1 week: £320 2 to 4 weeks: £306 per week 5 to 12 weeks: £285 per week Homestay Accommodation (if required): £180 per week in 2023 Examination fees (if required): £200 in 2023 Course Fees 2024 Registration fee: £90 Tuition fees: 1 week: £345 2 to 4 weeks: £330 per week 5 to 12 weeks: £315 per week Homestay Accommodation (if required): £195 per week in 2024 Examination fees (if required): £240 in 2024 Coursebook: included for students booked for 3 weeks+ (a loan coursebook is given to students booked for 1 or 2 weeks, with an option to buy at cost price or return unmarked at the end of the course. Full Terms and Conditions of individual enrolments available here