Cambridge Preparation Programs (FCE and CAE)
Offered for both 8 weeks and 11 weeks, these courses prepare students to pass either the Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) or the Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). The FCE is the most widely recognized proof of language ability at the upper intermediate level. The CAE also has tremendous popularity as an assessment of advanced abilities in English. Students in the FCE and CAE Preparation Courses focus on not only passing the final examination, but also on improving their general accuracy and fluency in English. These are dedicated courses, limited to FCE and CAE students who will take the exam at its conclusion. Students in the 8-week courses join the 11-week course in progress. All students must successfully pass a pre-test in order to participate in these courses. Both ELC locations are proud to be official University of Cambridge testing centers.
Cambridge Preparation Highlights:
- ELC has an exceptional pass rate for FCE and CAE students
- 30-lessons per week
- Average class size is 9; maximum class size is 12
- Classes meet Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 3:30pm
- CAE/FCE offered twice per year in Los Angeles and Boston
| Program | Dates | Fees |
| Cambridge First Certificate (11 week) |
December 28, 2009 - March 12, 2010 (LA only) March 29 - June 11, 2010 (Boston & LA) September 21 - December 3 (Boston & LA) December 27, 2010 - March 11, 2011 (LA only) |
$3715 per 11-week session + exam fee $325 (exam given during 12th week) |
| Cambridge First Certificate (8 week) |
January 18 - March 12, 2010 (LA only) April 19 - June 11 (Boston & LA) October 11 - December 3 (Boston & LA) January 17, 2011 - March 11, 2011 (LA only) |
$2700 per 8-week session + exam fee $325 (exam given during 9th week) |
| Certificate in Advanced English (11 week) |
December 21, 2009 - March 5, 2010 (LA only)
March 30 - June 12 (Boston & LA) September 20 - December 3 (Boston & LA) December 27, 2010 - March 11, 2011 (LA only) |
$3715 per 11-week session + exam fee $325 (exam given during 12th week) |
| Certificate in Advanced English (8 week) |
January 11 - March 5, 2010 (LA only) April 19 - June 11 (Boston & LA) October 11 - December 3 (Boston & LA) January 17, 2011 - March 11, 2011 (LA only) |
$2700 per 8-week session + exam fee $325 (exam given during 9th week) |
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