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Cambridge Examination Preparation Standard Course CAE (09.00-13.00)

St Giles Brighton

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Course description

The Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) course aims to help students understand upper intermediate and advanced levels of English, demonstrate independent study skills and take internationally recognised exams.

The CAE course begins with a placement test and orientation, during which students are introduced to the CAE exam and to their student peers.

The Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) course includes the following lessons:

- Vocabulary lessons such as ‘Character Adjectives’ and ‘Dictionary Skills’
- Speaking lessons which include Oxford University Press (OUP) videos
- Listening lessons such as ‘Authentic Listening’ and ‘Short Extracts’
- Grammar lessons such as ‘Relative Clauses’ and ‘Gerunds/Infinitives’
- Writing lessons such as ‘Formal Letters’ and ‘Writing a Response to a Film'
- Reading lessons such as the ‘Book Intro’ and ‘Multiple Choice’

Class schedule

Course duration
9-13 weeks
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024

St Giles Brighton does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Brighton.

Class size

Average 10 students
Maximum 12 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 25 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

EXPLORE

Brighton
•A fantastic city-centre location in a vibrant seaside city
•Exclusive St Giles George Street Residence, just 4 minutes' walk from the school
•A large friendly school with an exciting atmosphere

Brighton is a young cosmopolitan city with a population of 250,000. It is only an hour away from London and rivals the capital for its outstanding restaurants, pubs and bars, and its successful arts and theatre scene.

St Giles Brighton is located right in the centre of the city, directly opposite the famous Royal Pavilion. It's only minutes away from the beach and from the city's main shopping and entertainment districts. With an excellent nationality mix, our Brighton school is ideal for students looking for a lively and cultural experience.

St Giles Brighton was awarded the joint title of Centre of the Year 2017 (shared with St Giles London Central), having received consistently high scores in the student Exit Questionnaire and Quality Management Project, particularly in the following areas:
•Percentage of students who would recommend the school
•Quality of Platinum Courses
•Facilities and social programme

If you want to learn English in Brighton or if you need some more information on any of the courses available, contact
St Giles Brighton.

Teacher qualifications

Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at St Giles Brighton varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 25.

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024

School location

Brighton is a young seaside city with a population of around 250,000. It's often called 'London-by-the-sea' thanks to its outstanding restaurants, pubs and bars, its arts, music and theatre scene and its lively student population. All this, and it's still possible to walk everywhere in the city centre! Our large and friendly school is located in the centre of the city, opposite the famous Royal Pavilion, and only minutes away form the beach and the city's main shopping and entertainment areas.

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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from . Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged £ 40 when you register.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Brighton based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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