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IELTS
University of Cambridge ESOL: FCE, CAE AND CPE; BEC
Intensive Exam preparation courses for FCE, CAE and CPE
Studying towards a Cambridge English exam (General English)
Studying towards a Cambridge Business English exam (Business English)

Where

We have two centres in Porto - Rua do Breiner and Foz.

Cambridge ESOL preparation courses are available in both centres. IELTS and BEC preparation courses are available only in our Porto centre.

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IELTS

IELTS Exam Preparation Course

The aim of this 24-hour course is to prepare you for the academic module of the IELTS exam. The course concentrates on familiarising you with the four IELTS papers: speaking, writing, reading and listening, and giving exam tips and strategies for how you can get the best score you are capable of.

Course content:

Developing speaking, writing, reading and listening skills including:

  • planning your writing
  • describing graphs, charts and processes
  • expressing opinions and formulating arguments ( spoken and written)
  • global comprehension and searching for specific information in reading and listening texts

Exam preparation:

  • training on the content and format of exam papers
  • timed exam practice from past papers
  • detailed feedback about your written work
  • understanding the exercise types
  • analysing questions
  • time management

Next courses offered 2013 (24 hours):

Courses are for candidates of upper-intermediate level (B2) or above.

You need to book and take a free placement test before you can join our courses - book your placement test online now!

  • March/April 2013 (Exam: Saturday 27 April)
    21, March; 02, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 April; 1900 - 2200
  • April/May 2013 (Exam: Saturday 25 May)
    30 April; 02, 07, 09, 14, 16, 21, 23 May; 1900 - 2200
  • May/June 2013 (Exam: Saturday 15 June)
    27 , 28, 30 May; 03, 04, 06, 11, 13 June; 1900 - 2200
  • July 2013 (Exam: Saturday 27 July 2013)
    02, 04, 09, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 July; 1900 - 2200

PLEASE NOTE
The course fee does not include the exam fee & enrolment on an IELTS course does not warrant enrolment in the exam. Your exam enrolment must be carried out separately. See our IELTS pages for more information about the exam, as well as enrolment and exam dates.

Course fee: EUR 320.00.

Contact us
Register now - Rua do Breiner

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE ESOL: FCE, CAE, CPE, BEC

Intensive Exam Preparation Courses for FCE, CAE or CPE

Join one of our courses to prepare you to get the best grade you can in these exams:

  • FCE Preparation Courses (30 hours)
  • CAE Preparation Courses (30 hours)
  • CPE Preparation Courses (30 hours)

Everyone wishing to enrol for any of our exam preparation courses is required to do a free placement test before enrolling for the course: book your placement test online now!

Check enrolment and written/speaking exam dates: FCE | CAE | CPE

Course description:

  • 30 hour courses
  • finish just before you take your exam
  • for teenagers and adults
  • maximise your performance
  • familiarise you with the format of the exam
  • develop your essential exam skills through strategy training and practice activities
  • introduction to each of the question types in the exam
  • advice on strategies and tactics for approaching each task type
  • work in groups, pairs, or by yourself, depending on the requirements of the task
  • use a variety of resources, including multimedia, to help you develop your level of language and your exam technique

Current courses: January-March 2013

Our exam preparation courses are 30 hours (10 x 3 hr classes) on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 1900 to 2200, subject to demand.

New: Intensive Exam Preparation courses
FCE, CAE and CPE 30-hour exam preparation courses for 2013 May July and October exams

Why do an intensive X course?

  • Faster progress
  • More focus
  • Get it out of the way
  • Results sooner
  • More time to do school exams in June

Course dates FCE:

  • 11 May 2013 exam:
    Apr 09, 11, 16, 18, 23, 26, 30; May 02, 07 & 09
  • 26 July 2013 exam:
    Jun 25, 27; Jul 02, 04, 09, 11, 16, 18, 23 & 25
  • 12 October 2013 exam:
    Sept 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26; Oct 01, 03, 08 & 09

Course dates CAE:

  • 18 May 2013 exam:
    Apr 09, 11, 16, 18, 23, 26, 30; May 02, 07 & 09
  • 13 July exam:
    Jun 25, 26, 27 & 28; Jul 01, 03, 05, 08, 10 & 12
  • 19 October exam:
    Sep 17, 19, 24, 26; Oct 01, 03, 08, 09, 15 & 17

Course dates CPE:

  • 11 May 2013 exam:
    Apr 09, 11, 16, 18, 23, 26, 30; May 02, 07 & 09

Book your placement test online.

Student Support pack

Support Pack for current adult British Council students:
Download the
Porto 2012/13 Adult Learner Support Pack (pdf, 1.6MB)
Talk to your teacher about how you will use this in class

For more information, please contact:

British Council
Porto
Rua do Breiner, 155
4050-126 Porto
T 210 456 210
Opening hours
porto.enquiries@pt.britishcouncil.org

British Council Foz do Douro
Oporto British School
Rua da Cerca, 326 • 4150-201 Porto
T 210 456 210
Opening hours
porto.enquiries@pt.britishcouncil.org

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