The Cambridge Examination Course is designed to prepare students for one of the following examinations: First Certificate, Advanced Certificate, and Certificate of Proficiency. Students wishing to do an examination must start their preparation course at least 12 weeks prior to the examination date The fee for this course includes the examination fee and extra preparation sessions in the period leading up to the examination.

Cambridge Examination Dates:

First Certificate in English (FCE)

Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)

Cambridge Examination Course Dates:

First Certificate Course

January 4th 2010 to March 12th 2010
March 22nd 2010 to June 12th 2010
September 20th to December 10th 2010

Cambridge Advanced Course

January 4th 2010 to March 6th 2010
March 22nd 2010 to June 11th 2010
September 20th to December 10th 2010

Courses for the Certificate of Proficiency are run subject to a minimum number of participants. Please check the examination date with the Institute before confirming your flight details. Contact the Institute for further information.

Tuition Hours:

20 x 60 minute group lessons = 20 hours’ group tuition per week.

Timetable:

Monday - Friday mornings:
Group Tuition with two different teachers.
09:00 - 11:00: Teacher 1 - Grammar and Use of Language
Specific preparation in examination skills.
11:00 - 11:15: mid-morning break
11:15 - 13:15: Teacher 2 - Speaking, Listening and writing
Skills specific to the Cambridge examination

Additional practice for the Listening and Speaking components of the exam is provided on some afternoons during the weeks leading up to the examination. Teachers also assign work to be completed in the language laboratory outside of class time and a tutor is available to assist with this.

Levels:

All the Cambridge Examination Courses are only available subject to a minimum number of 6 participants for each level. Students should begin their course 12 weeks prior to the examination dates. We cannot accept students for any examination course until we have confirmed that they are at an appropriate level to join the class.

Textbooks:

We use the most up-to date textbooks and teaching materials. Textbooks are not included in the course fee. Students can purchase textbooks from the school or from recommended bookstores in the city centre. Textbooks cost approximately €32. We can include the cost of a first book in your invoice on request.

Availability:

Please check availability with the Institute before confirming any courses. Once the booking is confirmed students can begin their course on the fixed dates overleaf.

What is included in the course fee?

• Tuition (60 minutes per lesson)
• Cambridge Examination Fee.
• Supplementary course materials
• Social Programme with entrance fees included
• Diploma on completion of course
• Welcome Kit with guides and maps
• Use of Multi Media Facilities including free access to e-mail and Internet (only in Palmerston Park).
• We offer free Wireless Internet Access at Palmerston Park.
• Students can enjoy unlimited Internet access throughout the school buildings and garden.
• Video and self-access library