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Course Information
ETC International College offers internationally recognised Cambridge exams. ETC is an approved Cambridge test centre, so once you’ve prepared for your exam, you can sit the exam with us too. Our Cambridge exam preparation courses run in 12 week terms. Some courses require a minimum number of students for a course to run.
Cambridge IELTS
Almost all universities in English speaking countries require international students to have IETLS. ETC provides a stress-free, learning environment to help students prepare for and pass the exam.To take the IELTS course and exam, students must be a minimum of age 16 and their speaking level should be B2 level.
Cambridge B2 First
The B2 First exam assesses your ability and fluency at level B2 of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference. To take the B2 First course and exam, students must be a minimum age of 16 and their English speaking level should be B2 level.
Cambridge C1 Advanced
Learn new techniques and strategies for dealing with some exam questions and tasks which may come up in the C1 Advanced exam. Students will review and consolidate their language skills by practising their grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. To take the C1 Advanced course and exam, students must be a minimum of age 16 and their speaking level should be C1 level.
Course Timetables
IELTS Exam Preparation
Almost all universities in English speaking countries require international students to have Cambridge IETLS. ETC provides a stress-free, learning environment to help students pass the course and exam.
B2 First (FCE) Exam Preparation
The B2 First exam assesses your ability and fluency at level B2 of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference.
Exam | Exam Date | Speaking Test | Closing Date |
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B2 First (FCE) | Friday 10th March | 9th – 10th March | 1st February 2023 |
C1 Advanced (CAE) | Saturday 11th March | 10th – 11th March | 1st February 2023 |
B2 First (FCE) | Saturday 17th June | 16th – 17th June | 10th May 2023 |
C1 Advanced (CAE) | Saturday 17th June | 16th – 17th June | 10th May 2023 |
CPE | Friday 9th June | 9th June | 8th May 2023 |
B2 First (FCE) | Thursday 27th July | 26th – 27th July | 21st June 2023 |
C1 Advanced (CAE) | Friday 28th July | 27th – 28th July | 21st June 2023 |
B2 First (FCE) | Thursday 24th August | 23rd – 24th August | 19th July 2023 |
C1 Advanced (CAE) | Friday 25th August | 24th – 25th August | 19th July 2023 |
B2 First (FCE) | Saturday 9th December | 8th – 9th December | 1st November 2023 |
C1 Advanced (CAE) | Saturday 9th December | 8th – 9th December | 1st November 2023 |
C1 Advanced (CAE) Exam Preparation
Learn new techniques and strategies for dealing with some exam questions and tasks which may come up in the C1 Advanced exam.
Exam | Exam Date | Speaking Test | Closing Date |
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B2 First (FCE) | Friday 10th March | 9th – 10th March | 1st February 2023 |
C1 Advanced (CAE) | Saturday 11th March | 10th – 11th March | 1st February 2023 |
B2 First (FCE) | Saturday 17th June | 16th – 17th June | 10th May 2023 |
C1 Advanced (CAE) | Saturday 17th June | 16th – 17th June | 10th May 2023 |
CPE | Friday 9th June | 9th June | 8th May 2023 |
B2 First (FCE) | Thursday 27th July | 26th – 27th July | 21st June 2023 |
C1 Advanced (CAE) | Friday 28th July | 27th – 28th July | 21st June 2023 |
B2 First (FCE) | Thursday 24th August | 23rd – 24th August | 19th July 2023 |
C1 Advanced (CAE) | Friday 25th August | 24th – 25th August | 19th July 2023 |
B2 First (FCE) | Saturday 9th December | 8th – 9th December | 1st November 2023 |
C1 Advanced (CAE) | Saturday 9th December | 8th – 9th December | 1st November 2023 |
Course Fees
In addition to our IELTS, B2 First and C1 Advanced exam preparation courses, ETC can host many exam types. See the table below for the complete list of exams you can take at ETC.
IELTS
Features:
- 15 hours tuition per week
- 20 lessons per week
£190
per week
B2 First (FCE)
Features:
- 15 hours tuition per week
- 20 lessons per week
£190
per week
C1 Advanced (CAE)
Features:
- 15 hours tuition per week
- 20 lessons per week
£190
per week
Frequently Asked Questions
How long are classes?
Each lesson in 45 minutes long.
Our IELTS, B2 First and C1 Advanced courses offer 15 hours of tuition per week. Courses run in 12 week terms but you can study for as little or as long as you wish.
When can I start studying?
You can enrol at ETC from any Monday of your choice. On your first Monday at ETC you will take a test that will help us decide which level of classes you need. Some classes have a minimum number of students needed for a course to run.
How do I enrol?
To enrol at ETC, simply click the button below and complete our enrolment form!