Cambridge Examination Courses (FCE/CAE/CPE)
The University of Cambridge ESOL examinations are recognised and respected by educational institutions and employers throughout the world. Our other branch, Portsmouth Language College, is a Cambridge-approved centre for FCE, CAE & CPE exams (Centre Number 00777).
At Southampton Language College, we offer courses in FCE, CAE and CPE in the evenings (typically Monday & Wednesdays from 18.00-21.00). Evening courses run from September to December (14 weeks) and January to June (20 weeks) each year.
We will provide a placement test at the College to check the appropriate exam for your English ability.
First Certificate in English (FCE)
The FCE exam is a qualification in upper-intermediate English (B2) and our course will prepare you for all aspects of the exam.
You can take the exam in March, June or December. It has 5 papers:
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Each paper is worth 20% of your total marks and Grades A, B or C indicate a Pass.
Cambridge Advanced Examination (CAE)
CAE tests you at an Advanced level of English (C1) and will provide strong evidence that you have reached a very high level. Our course will prepare you for all aspects of the exam, which you can take in March, June or December. Most university courses in the UK will axxept a CAE certificate as proof of your ability in English. Like FCE, it has 5 papers, but some are slightly longer:
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Each paper is worth 20% of your total marks and Grades A, B or C indicate a Pass
Cambridge Proficiency Examination (CPE)
This exam is the most difficult of the 3 Cambridge exams we offer and should only be attempted by students with a very high level of English. We can advise you on your suitability for this exam. A CPE certificate is extremely impressive to employers and shows that you have near-native speaker competence in English. It is the top level of the Common European Framework (C2). Like FCE and CAE, the Cambridge Proficiency examination has 5 papers:
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Each paper is worth 20% of your total marks and Grades A, B or C indicate a Pass
Important Note – Cambridge Examinations are externally assessed and registration is not included in the course fee. The registration fee is around £100 and is payable at Reception.
