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. All three 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 is offered three times per year in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara and twice per year in Boston.
2012 date & Prices
| Program | 2012 Dates | Lessons / week | 2012 Fees |
| Cambridge First Certificate (11 week) |
MARCH 26 – JUNE 8 (June session) |
30 (exam given during 12th week) |
$3987.50 per 11-week session + exam fee $350 (EXAM GIVEN DURING 12TH WEEK) |
| SEPT. 17 – NOVEMBER 30 (December session) |
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| Cambridge First Certificate (8 week) |
APRIL 16** – JUNE 8 (June session) |
30 (exam given during 9th week) |
$2900 per 8-week session + exam fee $350 (EXAM GIVEN DURING 9TH WEEK) |
| OCT. 8** – NOVEMBER 30 (December session) | |||
| JAN. 16** – MARCH 9, 2012 (2012 March session) (Los Angeles only, FCE exam given on 3/10/12) |
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| JAN. 21** – MARCH 15, 2013 (2013 March session) (Los Angeles only, FCE exam given on 3/15/13) |
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| Certificate in Advanced English (11 week) |
MARCH 26– JUNE 8 (June session) |
30 (exam given during 12th week) |
$3987.50. per 11-week session + exam fee $350 (EXAM GIVEN DURING 12TH WEEK) |
| SEPT. 17 – NOVEMBER 30 (December session) | |||
| Certificate in Advanced English (8 week) |
APRIL 16** – JUNE 8 (June session) |
30 (exam given during 9th week) |
$2900. per 8-week session + exam fee $350 (EXAM GIVEN DURING 9TH WEEK) |
| OCT. 8** – NOVEMBER 30 (December session) | |||
| JAN. 23 – MARCH 16, 2012 (2012 March session) (Los Angeles only, CAE exam given on 3/17/12) |
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| JAN. 21 ** – MARCH 15, 2013 (2013 March session) (Los Angeles only, CAE exam given on 3/16/13) |
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