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Cambridge Exams
Cambridge ESOL Certificates
A wide choice of certificates for English Language Learners. Cambridge exams are recognised around the world by thousands of employers, universities and government bodies as proof of ability to use English. The certificates *never expire and do not need to be renewed, they are an achievement for life!
*IELTS – results are valid for two years only.
Some examples of the organisations and governments around the world accepting Cambridge Exams Certificates:
- Governments of Australia, Canada, China, The Netherlands, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA.
- Healthcare organisations including Australian Medical Council, General Medical Council (UK), International Commission on Healthcare Professions (ICHP) (USA), NHS (UK), Registered Nurses Association of British Columbia (Canada).
- Corporations such as American Express, BMW, The Coca-Cola Company, DHL International, Ford Motor Company, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Kodak, Apple, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Nike, Siemens, Sony.
Horner School of English provide preparation courses for the most popular Cambridge exams, Cambridge First Certificate, Cambridge Advanced Examinations & IELTS
B2 First Certificate (FCE)
Registrations for the Cambridge exams are made through the school approximately 12 weeks prior to the examination. Cambridge exams held: March, June, July, August & December.
By attending our Cambridge Preparation Course (26 lessons) at FCE level. Students attend a 12 week course to prepare for each of the MAIN Exam dates i.e. March, June & December Exams. 4 week preparation courses run in the Summer, to prepare students to sit July & August Exam dates. The starting dates for all the FCE courses are listed on the course page.
There are 4 papers, taken on two separate days; papers 1-3 are taken one day and paper 4 on another day. Click here for more details about the exam format.
Paper 1: Reading & Use of English 1 hour & 15 minutes
Paper 2: Writing 1 hours and 20 min.
Paper 3: Listening 40 min
Paper 5: Speaking 14 min
FCE Cambridge exam is aimed at people who can use everyday written and spoken English at an upper intermediate level.
It tests your English Level with an emphasis on General Language Skills. This is one of the most well known English language examinations and is widely accepted by employers worldwide.
C1 Advanced (CAE)
Registrations for the Cambridge exams are made through the school approximately 12 weeks prior to the examination. Exams held: March, June, July, August & December.
By attending our Cambridge Preparation Course (26 lessons) at CAE level. Students attend a 12 week course to prepare for each of the MAIN Exam dates i.e. March, June & December Exams. 4 week preparation courses run in the Summer, to prepare students to sit July & August Exam dates. The starting dates for all the CAE courses are listed on the course page.
There are four papers, taken on two separate days. Papers 1-3 are taken one day and paper 4 on another. Click here for more details about the exam format
Paper 1: Reading & Use of English 1 hour 30 min
Paper 2: Writing 1 hour 30min
Paper 3: Listening 40 min
Paper 4: Speaking 15 min
CAE is an exam for advanced users of English. This exam is aimed at people who can use written and spoken English for most professional and social purposes.
It tests your English Level with an emphasis on General Language Skills. This is one of the most well known Cambridge exams and is widely accepted by employers worldwide.