English for Cambridge University exams

International House also prepares its students for external exams, those given by important educational institutions.

The best known for English are those from the University of Cambridge: First Certificate (FCE), Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) and Certificate of Proficiency (CPE). The courses offered in preparation for these exams can be followed during the normal academic year (nine months) or in intensive courses (the same number of hours but in a shorter period of time).

Students who satisfactorily complete the prerequisites of these courses and who reach the level demanded, but who do not wish to do the external exam, can obtain a certificate from International House which states that they have reached the required level.

When are these exams held?

The oral and listening exams are usually a few weeks before the written exams — however, sometimes they may be afterwards.