ESOL
Cambridge Advanced Certificate Preparation
Campus Sighthill Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 6
Study mode Evening
Duration 17 weeks
Start date
Jan 2024
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Course overview
Edinburgh College is one of the largest year-round providers of English Language courses in Scotland. All College Based ESOL classes are accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.
This course is designed to prepare you for the Cambridge C1 Advanced English test. The course covers the reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills you will need for the test as well as relevant vocabulary and grammar.
Your tutor will have a discussion with you about whether you are ready to enter the Cambridge exam upon completion of the course. The Cambridge C1 Advanced exam is held in December and June in the College. You can request a confirmation of attendance letter upon completion of the course.
Please note that there will be no classes on the two days of the examination. The cost of the exam (approximately £165) is not included in the course fee. You will be expected to buy the course materials as specified by your tutor (approximately £45).
The average class size is 18 – 20 with a maximum of 23. You must be aged 16 or older to study ESOL courses in college.
Support for students aged 16 and 17
All 16 and 17-year-olds are given a 24-hour emergency number.
Information on ‘Keeping yourself safe in Edinburgh’ is provided at induction. A tutorial system is in place for students to discuss progress or any problems with their teacher.
Students are supervised in class, on class trips/activities, and during work placements.
Parental consent is required for class trips and work placements. Outside these hours there is no supervision of 16 and 17-year-olds.
What you will learn
- Developing reading, writing, listening and speaking skills for the Cambridge C1 Advanced Exam
- Advanced grammar and vocabulary appropriate for the Cambridge C1 Advanced Exam
How the course is assessed
- This course is Internally assessed with the option to take the external Cambridge exam
Number of days per week
- 2 days for Part-time, 10 hours
- 2 evenings for Evening, 4 hours
Entry requirements
- Aged 16 years or over
- Pass at Cambridge B2 First or equivalent
International students (students from outside the UK without Settled or pre-settled status excluding asylum seekers, refugees and Humanitarian Protection Status) will need to check visa requirements. Please go to the International section of the website.
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- You will be invited for a test and interview where your language level and suitability for the course will be checked
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5/B2 First B/National 5 BProgression and Articulation Routes
- Gain your Cambridge C1 Advanced Certificate.
- Progress to university/further study.
- Progress to mainstream Edinburgh College courses or employment
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sighthill Campus | Evening | 23/01/24 | 17 Weeks |
