Exam Preparation Courses

We offer a wide range of examination courses to suit every need. Whether you are required to take an IELTS, TOEIC or TOEFL exam to enter a university or wish to study towards obtaining the FCE or CAE Cambridge certificate, we can provide the right exam preparation course for you.

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IELTS Preparation

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is an increasingly popular exam taken by students who plan to study at university in the UK, either for a first degree or a Master's. We offer a bespoke course which helps you prepare for the exam.

General English Plus TOEIC & TOEFL Preparation

Our TOEIC & TOEFL courses have weekly start dates and are designed to focus on perfecting your examination skills.

Cambridge Exam Preparation Courses

Cambridge preparation courses give you the opportunity to study for an internationally-recognised qualification. We offer two levels: First Certificate (FCE) and Advanced (CAE).

Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)

This internationally recognised framework describes language ability on a scale of levels which ranges from A1 for beginners to C2 for those who have mastered a language. The table below demonstrates the correlation between CEFR, levels taught at British Study Centres and benchmark scores obtained in Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL and TOEIC exams.

CEFR Our Level Cambridge IELTS TOEFL
Paper/Computer/IBT		 TOEIC
Mastery
C2		   Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
9.0
8.0
7.0
6.0
5.0
4.0
3.0
677/300/120
600/250/100
550/213/80
500/173/61
450/133/45
900
800
700
600
450
Effective Operational Proficiency
C1		 Advanced Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
Vantage
B2		 Upper-Intermediate First Certificate in English (FCE)
Threshold
B1		 Intermediate Preliminary English Test (PET)
Waystage
A2		 Pre-Intermediate Key English Test (KET)
Breakthrough
A1		 Elementary  

Please note: All level comparisons between exams are approximate. Students wishing to study on an exam course need to take a pre-test - please contact individual schools for details.