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Cambridge FCE Exam Preparation Course
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We're here to
help YOU get the score you need...
This programme will prepare students for the
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. With
expert teachers who are well qualified with many
years of experience in teaching English and
preparing students for a variety of English
exams, this course is sure to help you achieve
the results you are looking for.
Cambridge English: First, also known as the
First Certificate in English (FCE), is an exam
for people who need to prove they can use
everyday written and spoken English at an Upper
– Intermediate level for work or study purposes.
Why take the Exam?
International Standard
The Cambridge English: First Exam uses real -
life situations that are ecspecially designed to
help people communicate more effectively and
learn the language skills they need to take the
next step to success. Once someone has earned a
Cambridge English certificate, they hold one of
the most valuable English Qualifications in the
world.
Choice
Cambridge English:First is available
internationally at over 1000 centres. With both
paper and com puter
based exam options, you can choose when, where
and how to take your exam.
Fast Results
Get your results in just two weeks with our
computer based exams
Globally Accepted
The certificate is accepted by thousands of
employers, universities and government
departments around the world.It is accepted by
thousands of industrial, administrative and
service – based empoloyers as a qualification in
upper - intermediate English. It is also
accepted by a wide range of educational
insitutions for study purposes.Companies such as
American Express, Agfa-Gevaert GmbH, Siemens AG
and Procter & Gamble all recognise the value of
Cambridge English: First in their overseas
offices.
Our intensive course will fully prepare students
for the exam by concentrating on developing the
following skills in preperation for the
Cambridge English: First Exam
Reading: Students are taught to
understand information in fiction and non –
fiction books, journals, newspapers and
magazines among other texts.
Writing: Students are taught to create
different types of writing such as a short
story, a letter, an article, a report, a review
or an essay.
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Grammar and Vocabulary: Students are
trained to effectively use and control their
English grammar and vocabulary.
Listening: Students area guided to
understand the meaning of a range of spoken
material, including news programmes,
speeches, stories, anecdotes and public
announcements to name a few.
Speaking: Here students will learn
how to engage in many different types of
verbal English
interactions and situations.
Course Dates 2018Â Â
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15
Jan 2018 - 23 March 2018 (10 weeks)
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3 April 2018 - 8 June 2018 (10 weeks)
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3 Sept 2018 - 9 Nov 2018 (10 weeks)
Examination
Dates 2018 in WIE
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Entry Closing Date
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16 Feb 18Â |
Sat 24 Feb 18Â |
Computer-based |
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Thu 15 Feb 18 |
Fri 16 Mar 18 |
Paper-based |
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Fri 16 Mar 18 |
Sat 24 Mar 18 |
Computer-based |
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Thu 29 Mar 18 |
Tue 10 Apr 18 |
Computer-based |
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Fri 18 May 18Â |
Sat 26 May 18 |
Computer-based |
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Fri 1 Jun 18 |
*Sat 9 Jun 18 |
Computer-based/ Paper-based |
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Wed 27 Jul 18Â |
Thu 26 Jul 18 |
Paper-based |
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Thu 2 Aug 18 |
Fri 10 Aug 18 |
Computer-based |
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Wed 25 Aug 18 |
Thu 23 Aug 18 |
Paper-based |
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Thu 20 Sep 18 |
Fri 28 Sep 18 |
Computer-based |
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Fri 14 Sep 18 |
Sat 13 Oct 18 |
Paper-based |
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Fri 12 Oct 18 |
Sat 20 Oct 18 |
Computer-based |
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Fri 12 Oct 18 |
Sat 10 Nov 18 |
Paper-based |
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Thu 15 Nov 18 |
Fri 23 Nov 18 |
Computer-based |
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Fri 23 Nov 18Â Â |
 Sat 1 Dec 18 |
Computer-based |
We can also make the necessary arrangements
for you to take the FCE Exam in Auckland,
New Zealand. See
http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/fce/index.html
for information about exam dates.
Each of the written papers is returned to
Cambridge for marking and assessment. The
Speaking Test is conducted by two locally
based examiners who examine candidates face
to face. All examiners are accredited by
Cambridge.
We pride ourselves on providing flexible
courses that cater for the exact needs of
our students. For more information on this
course, please contact one of our friendly
course advisors who will be happy to design
a package specific to your requirements.
Preparation
Course Information
(pdf)
Course Fee InformationÂ
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Special Offer for
Cambridge Exam Preparation Course
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Course Price: Â Â Â Tuition fee $3200 for 10
weeks (normally at $4200 for 10 weeks)
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Waikato Institute of Education
Address: Level 1, Tower Building, 48 Ward Street,
PO Box 773, Hamilton, New Zealand
Phone: 64 - 7 - 8382450Â Â
Fax: 64 - 7 - 838 2453
Email:
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