| • | Cambridge Exam Course |
| • | Cambridge Exam Course Plus |
| • | IELTS Exam Preparation |
| • | TOEFL Exam Preparation |
| • | TOEIC Exam Preparation |
| • | LCCIEB Exam Preparation |
| • | International Teacher Training |
EXAM PREPARATION
Your passport to success! Proof of long term language
study abroad could help you gain an important job,
promotion or university place.
CAMBRIDGE EXAM COURSE
The University of Cambridge Certificate examinations are among some of the most widely-recognised English language qualifications in the world. If your English level is between intermediate and advanced you have a choice of three Cambridge exams - First Certificate (FCE), Advanced (CAE) and Proficiency (CPE). Three times a year - to coincide with fixed exam dates worldwide - an 8 week preparatory course is available at our school (the programme includes 8 weeks of tuition 9 weeks of accommodation to include the final exam week).
FACT BOX
Weeks: 8 (plus 1 additional week accommodation)
Class max: 10
Lessons per week: 30
Lesson Time: 45 minutes
Levels: Intermediate (FCE)
Upper-Intermediate (CAE)
Advanced (CPE)
Start dates 2008: Jan 7*, April 14, Oct 13
*This start date is only valid for FCE & CEA
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CAMBRIDGE EXAM COURSE PLUS
The University of Cambridge Certificate examinations are among some of the most widely-recognised English language qualifications in the world. If your English level is between intermediate and advanced you have a choice of three Cambridge exams - First Certificate (FCE), Advanced (CAE) and Proficiency (CPE). Three times a year - to coincide with fixed exam dates worldwide - a 12 week preparatory course is available at our school (the programme includes 12 weeks of tuition plus 13 weeks of accommodation to include the final exam week).
FACT BOX
Weeks: 12 (plus 1 additional week accommodation)
Class max: 10
Lessons per week: 30
Lesson Time: 45 minutes
Levels: Intermediate (FCE)
Upper-Intermediate (CAE)
Advanced (CPE)
Start dates 2008: March 17, Sep 15
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IELTS
If your long-term study goal is entry to a university in the UK, South Africa, Australia or New Zealand a high score in the IELTS exam is required. We offer a preparatory course which provides practice in the important skills university-bound students require - e.g. essay writing and lecture note-taking. The course all consists of 30 lessons per week, 20 General English and 10 dedicated to specific IELTS test preparation.
FACT BOX
Weeks: 4
Class Max: 10
Lessons Per Week: 30 (20 General English + 10 Exam preparation)
Lesson Time: 50 minutes
Level: Intermediate +
Start Dates: Every first Monday of the month
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TOEFL
The route to successful entry to many US universities and many other higher educational institutions is a high TOEFL score. Monthly preparatory courses are offered. These courses focus on providing you with the specific exam techniques to achieve the TOEFL score you require. The course consists of 30 lessons per week, 20 General English and 10 dedicated to specific TOEFL test preparation.
FACT BOX
Weeks: 4
Class Max: 10
Lessons Per Week: 30 (20 General Engliah + 10 Exam preparation)
Lesson Time: 50 minutes
Level: Upper Intermediate +
Start Dates: Every first Monday of the month
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TOEIC
If you work in the commercial sector a widely-recognised business English qualification is the TOEIC exam. A high TOEIC score is valuable evidence of your English language competence in the business world. Our Cape Town centre offers preparatory courses for this international qualification. The course consists of 30 lessons per week, 20 General English and 10 dedicated to specific TOEIC test preparation.
FACT BOX
Weeks: 4
Class Max: 10
Lessons Per Week: 30 (20 General Engliah + 10 Exam preparation)
Lesson Time: 50 minutes
Level: Upper Intermediate +
Start Dates: Every first Monday of the month
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LCCIEB
The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry offers a popular qualification for students interested in business. Preparatory courses are available on request in Cape Town. The course consists of 30 lessons per week, 20 General English and 10 dedicated to specific LCCIEB test preparation.
FACT BOX
Weeks: 8
Class Max: 10
Lessons Per Week: 30 (20 General Engliah + 10 Exam preparation)
Lesson Time: 50 minutes
Level: Upper Intermediate +
Start Dates: On request
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INTERNATIONAL
TEACHER TRAINING
This 2 week course is aimed at the qualified English language teacher whose first language is not English and whose job it is to teach English to Primary, Secondary and Tertiary students.
FACT BOX
Class Max: 10
Lessons Per Week: 20
Lesson Time: 50 minutes
Start Dates: On request
The general course structure will provide the 'teachers' with the opportunity to observe our own teachers, and take part in teaching practice within the school whilst being observed by their colleagues and our own members of the teaching department. In this way they can incorporate feedback and information exchange sessions into the syllabus. The overall aim of the course will be to help the 'teachers' via three main areas.
• Language Improvement
• Professional Skills
• Practical Observation and Teaching
Language Improvement:
• Oral Competence
• Aural Competence
• Reading Comprehension
• Writing Competence
Professional Skills:
• Needs Analysis
• Lesson Planning
• Learner-Centre Approach
• Communicative Approach
• Classroom Management
• Awareness and use of Authentic Materials
Practical Observations and Teaching:
• Peer Teaching
• Importance of Paralinguistics
Dates for 2007 available on request.
The course needs a minimum of four participants.
For more information on the Overseas Teacher Refresher Course option please write to LAL Cape Town.
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