FCE

FCE – First Certificate in English - Cambridge Exam Preparation Course  

PART-TIME 3 HOURS  /  EVENING  /  18.30 – 20.00

 

COURSE CODE: E-FCE3
course duration  8 weeks OR 12 weeks
hours per week
3 (1 hour = 60 minutes)
course timetable 18.30 – 20.00 (Wednesdays & Fridays)
class size   maximum 8 students
minimum age   16 years old
number of teachers 1 or 2 per group
course book
required  contact the school for details
minimum level of English required for this course strong intermediate to upper- intermediate online test
  • Important! The course is not appropriate for students who wish to apply for a study visa contact us

 More information about the course:

  • the purpose of this course is to prepare students for the FCE exam.  FCE is one of the most popular and widely-recognised certificates in English in the world.
  • following the course students become highly independent users of English in a wide variety of situations
  • to fully prepare for the FCE exam please be advised that it takes about 120 hours / 10 months tuition, however one of our 12-week courses is often sufficient
  • interactive teaching approach focusing on communication and students’ participation
  • materials used involve a core text book and past exam papers which provide a thorough oral and written practice
  • all Cambridge ESOL exams can be taken in Dublin.  In the UK and Ireland the FCE exam is held four times per year: in March, June, August and December http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/timetables/2010/fce.html
     

More about FCE:

How will FCE benefit you?

“Cambridge ESOL is a department of the world-famous and historic University of Cambridge. Attaining one of its certificates is an achievement and a reward in itself. However, there are many other benefits to taking FCE:

  • an FCE certificate is valid for life
  • FCE is truly international, recognised around the world for business and study purposes
  • thousands of employers, universities and government departments officially recognise FCE as a qualification in upper-intermediate English.
  • FCE gives you a pathway to higher qualifications such as the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) and Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)”  (http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/general-english/fce.html)
     

COURSE SUMMARY & FEES 2010

8 weeks x 3 Hours per week
Course fee: €270
9 weeks x 3 Hours per week Course fee: €295
12 weeks x 3 Hours per week
Course fee: €385
Course Type
Class Days 
Class Time
Course duration
Course Start and Finish Dates
FCE Wednesday & Friday 18.30-20.00 8 weeks Wednesday 13 January – Friday 5 March ‘10
12 weeks Wednesday 19 March – Friday 11 June ‘10
8 weeks Wednesday 2 July – Friday 25 August ‘10
9 weeks Wednesday 6 October – Friday 3 December ‘10

 

  • No registration fee required.
  • If you would like to sign up for an 8 or 12-week course which has already started, you can still do it at a discounted price if seats are available.  Please contact us for more details.
  • Important ! If you are not sure of your English level, we strongly advise you to do our online test and / or carefully read and analyse the levels description chart.  If you prefer to have your English tested at our school together with a short oral test, please contact us.
  • Full-time morning FCE exam preparation course is also available.