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Exam Preparation Courses


One may choose to get the most out of studying a language by choosing to take an international exam. Having a prestigious qualification may prove to be beneficial in the working world and when entering tertiary education. Exam students are given a lot of support and advice from our DELTA Director of Studies who monitors them throughout their stay. 

Choose between a 10-week Intensive Exam Course, a Crash Course or a Foundation Course with Exam Preparation.

10 - Week Intensive Exam Course/ 30 lessons a week

Our ten-week intensive course is a combination of General and Academic English. It ensures an improvement in language and skills coupled with expert advice on how to use effective exam strategies.

This high quality course aims at academic success through guidance, practice and discipline. Our students are monitored throughout; they are given progress reports, frequent mock tests and tutorials.

Starting Dates:
4th October 2010 - 10th December 2010

Crash Course

Students can choose to take an intensive crash course to prepare themselves for their exam. Crash courses are held over two, four or six weeks depending on the students' time constraints.

Foundation Course with Exam Preparation

Students may opt to take four General English lessons in the morning from 9.00 until 12.30 followed by two individual exam preparation tutorials. The General English lessons give students a good foundation to English as they focus on receptive and productive skills, vocabulary and grammar. The individual lessons are tailor-made to the students’ specific exams and focus on exam strategies and techniques. 

Exam Preparation Courses prepare our students for the following:

LCCI

As well as improving employability, LCCI International Qualifications give students the opportunity to progress into higher education as the qualifications are recognised by many professional bodies and universities.

LCCI Qualifications cover a comprehensive range of English language qualifications, which include General English, proficiency tests and Business English aligned to the Common European Framework (CEF). Courtesy of LCCI

LCCI preparation courses include:
English for Business (EFB)
English for Tourism (EFT)
JETSET

Take the test and find out which exam preparation course is appropriate for you.

City & Guilds

City & Guilds International English Qualifications (IEQs) are a comprehensive range of quality English language awards designed for those who need a passport to work, study and travel around the globe. They are recognised by employers, educational institutions and professional bodies worldwide. The qualifications can be taken separately enabling the candidate to focus on specific areas of competence or as a combined qualification that shows proficiency across all of the four language skills.

City & Guilds Examinations include:
General English Qualifications for all levels
English for Young Learners
English for Business
English for Office Skills
Courtesy of City & Guilds

University of Cambridge:

  • Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) -  advanced
  • First Certificate in English (FCE) - upper intermediate

The above exams are divided into five parts: Use of English (which tests the students’ grammar knowledge), Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. 

IELTS- International English Language Testing System:

  • IELTS General – all levels  
  • IELTS Academic all levels

The IELTS General prepares students for the world of work whereas the IELTS Academic teaches students the necessary skills and sub skills needed for university.

The IELTS exam is skills based and it does not have a grammar paper. It does however test grammar through the productive skills; speaking and writing. It also contains a reading and a listening paper. This exam is unique as it is not divided into different levels; all students take the same exam whether Pre Intermediate or Advanced. The result gives the students and prospective employers an indication of the student's level.

FCE & CAE Exam 2010 Dates and Prices:

Exam Option Date 1 Option Date 2 Option Date 3 Exam Fees
FCE 13th March 12th June 11th December Euro135
CAE 6th March 16th June 8th December Euro140

IELTS Exam 2010 Dates:

26th June 17th July 5th August 21st August 11th September 9th October 4th November 4th December

Exams fees - Euro160 

 

Levels LCCI City & Guilds University
of
Cambridge
Educational
Testing Service
IELTS
Proficiency   Mastery  

TOEFL iBT 113-120
TOEFL iBT 80-112

IELTS 7-9
Advanced JETSET LEVEL 6 Expert CAE   IELTS 6-7
Upper Intermediate JETSET LEVEL 5 Communicator FCE TOEFL iBT 62-79 IELTS 5-6
Intermediate JETSET LEVEL 4 Achiever   TOEFL iBT 53-61 IELTS 4-5
Pre-Intermediate JETSET LEVEL 3     TOEFL iBT 43-52 IELTS 3-4
Elementary JETSET LEVEL 2 Access   TOEFL iBT 32-42 IELTS 2-3
Beginner JETSET LEVEL 1 Preliminary      

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