Examinations
The College offers a number of English language examination courses for students wanting to gain an internationally-recognised independent qualification. Some of these may also be necessary for Academic Course students. Our course details provide a detailed description of the Examination Courses we provide.
The length of study required for any of these examination courses is dependant on the level of English of the student when he / she arrives. Before the decision to enter a student a mock examination is given to ensure that the examination is appropriate for the needs of the student and suitable for his / her level of English.
Examination Course Details
| Examination | Details | Course Level | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS International English Language Testing System (Academic module) | This exam is a test of English for Academic Purposes and it is recognised worldwide. It is a necessary requirement for overseas students who want to study at English universities. It is taken by students studying English Only or by those on A level courses in other subjects. | Upper-Intermediate - Advanced | 6 times a year |
| TOEFL The Test of English as a Foreign Language | This exam is a prerequisite for entry to universities in the USA. | Intermediate - Advanced | 7 times a year |
| IGCSE International general certificate of secondary education | This internationally recognised exam tests the four skills - reading, writing, listening and speaking. It is usually taken by students who are 16 or under. The course serves as an effective English complement to other IGCSE subjects. | Upper Intermediate/advanced | May/June |
| GCE 'AS' level and 'A' level General Certificate of Education - Advanced level first and second year exams. | These exams are usually only taken by native speakers of English or by those with a strong command of the language. It is a nationally recognised exam which could be part of a prerequisite to a certain university course. | Advanced/ native speaker | May/June |
| Cambridge Main Suite Exams: | These are the most popular Cambridge general English exams, offered at five different levels. Each exam tests competence in all four skills - reading, writing, listening and speaking. | ||
| KET Cambridge Key English Test | Elementary | March, May, June, November, December | |
| PET Preliminary English Test | Intermediate | March, May, June, November, December | |
| FCE First Certificate of English | Upper-intermediate | March, June, December | |
| CAE Cambridge Advanced English | Advanced | May/June, December | |
| CPE Cambridge Proficiency English | Proficiency | May, June, December | |
| Trinity ESOL Spoken Grade Exams | Short tests taken at twelve levels based on the use of spoken general English. These exams are becoming increasingly popular in Europe. | All levels | Any time. Dependent on number of entries |
