| • | Cambridge Exam Course |
| • | Cambridge Exam Course Plus |
| • | Cambridge BEC - 2009 only |
| • | TOEFL |
| • | TOEIC |
| • | IELTS - 2009 only |
| • | International Teacher Training - 2009 only |
| • | University Pathway Programme |
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 Cambridge Certificate exams are among
the most widely
recognized English language qualifications in the world. At LAL Fort Lauderdale
we offer exam preparation courses for the First Certificate (FCE) and the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE). 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 2009
Weeks: 8 (plus 1 additional week accommodation)
Class max: 8
Lessons per week: 30
Lesson Time: 50 minutes
Levels: Intermediate
Start dates 2009: Jan 19
Entry Requirements: Student visa required
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CAMBRIDGE EXAM COURSE PLUS
The University Cambridge Certificate exams are among the most widely
recognized English language qualifications in the world. At LAL Fort Lauderdale
we offer exam preparation courses for the First Certificate (FCE) and the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE). 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 13 weeks of accommodation to include the final exam week).
FACT BOX 2008 and 2009
Weeks: 12 (plus 1 additional week accommodation)
Class max: 8
Lessons per week: 30
Lesson Time: 50 minutes
Levels: Intermediate
Start dates 2008: Sep 15
Start dates 2009: March 23 & Sept 14
Entry Requirements: Student visa required
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CAMBRIDGE BEC - 2009 only
Cambridge BEC (Business English Certificate) is a suite of internationally recognized business qualifications. In Fort Lauderdale we offer the BEC Preliminary and the BEC Vantage preparation Minigroup courses. Students focus exclusively on BEC test preparation with 30 lessons a week.
FACT BOX 2009
Weeks: 8 (plus 1 additional week accommodation)
Class max: 8
Lessons per week: 30
Lesson Time: 50 minutes
Levels: BEC Preliminary: Intermediate +
BEC Vantage: Upper Intermediate +
Start dates 2009: Jan 26, April 13 & Sept 14
Entry Requirements: Student visa required
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TOEFL
The route to successful entry to many universities and many other higher educational institutions is a high TOEFL score. In our centre in Florida monthly preparatory courses are offered. These courses focus on providing you with the specific exam techniques to achieve the TOEFL score you require and consists of 20 lessons per week. Students can book their own test dates but LAL Fort Lauderdale staff will be happy to assist. Test are available almost every week.
FACT BOX 2008 and 2009
Weeks: 4
Class Max: 8
Lessons Per Week: 20
Lesson Time: 50 minutes
Level: Upper Intermediate +
Start Date: Third Monday of each month except for December.
Entry Requirements: No student visa required
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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. At LAL Fort Lauderdale we offer preparatory courses for this international qualification. Classes are held Monday through Thursday on Vacation English schedule so no student visa is necessary. Students can book their own test dates but LAL Fort Lauderdale staff will be happy to assist.
FACT BOX 2008
Weeks: 4 (students may need an additional week accommodation depending on the test date)
Class Max: 8
Lessons Per Week: 16
Lesson Time: 50 minutes
Level: All levels
Start Dates: Third Monday of each month except for December.
Entry Requirements: No student visa required
FACT BOX 2009
Weeks: 4
Class Max: 8
Lessons Per Week: 20
Lesson Time: 50 minutes
Level: All levels
Start Dates: Third Monday of each month except for December.
Entry Requirements: No student visa required
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IELTS - 2009 only
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 preparatory courses which provide practice in the important skills university-bound students require - e.g. essay writing and lecture note-taking. This is a Minigroup Intensive course with 30 lessons per week focusing exclusively on IELTS preparation.
FACT BOX 2009
Weeks: 8
Class Max: 8
Lessons Per Week: 30
Lesson Time: 50 minutes
Level: All levels
Start Dates: Third Monday of each month except for December.
Entry Requirements: Student visa required
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INTERNATIONAL TEACHER TRAINING - 2009 only
Our courses are aimed at the qualified English language teacher whose first language is not English. Bespoke courses are created to best meet the needs of teachers who wish to improve language and pedagogic skills.
FACT BOX 2009
Weeks: on request
Class Max: 8
Lessons Per Week: 20
Lesson Time: 50 minutes
Level: Upper Intermediate +
Start Dates: all year
Entry Requirements: Student visa required
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UNIVERSITY PATHWAY PROGRAMME
To meet the needs of university bound students LAL Fort Lauderdale offers a pathway to the Everest University. This private university was established in the 1940’s and is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Everest offers Associates (AS) Bachelors (BS) and Masters degrees (MS). You can prepare for higher education by reaching the required English level at LAL Fort Lauderdale. The university has admissions four times a year in January, April, July, and October. Please contact us for furher information.
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