The best way to demonstrate your level of English is through an internationally recognised EFL qualification. We offer a range of international EFL examinations for all levels from pre-intermediate to advanced, and preparation courses for the Cambridge Exams, IELTS and TOEFL are scheduled regularly throughout the year.
English language examinations and preparation courses |
 Examination
|
Level |
Preparation course offered at St Giles |
When you can take this exam |
Used for |
Cambridge Examinations |
Preliminary English Test (PET) |
Pre-intermediate |
Check with us |
March, June and December |
The most well-known and widely accepted international EFL qualifications |
First Certificate in English (FCE) |
Upper intermediate |
Yes - courses of 8, 10, 12 or 16 weeks available |
March, June and December |
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) |
Advanced |
Yes - courses of 8, 12 or 16 weeks available |
March, June, Dec |
Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) |
Advanced plus |
Yes - courses of 8, 12 or 16 weeks available |
June and December |
Business English Certificate |
Intermediate - Advanced |
Yes |
June and December |
Business based exam from the Cambridge range |
8+8 weeks Fast-track Combination courses
PET & FCE
FCE & CAE
|
Pre-Intermediate to Advanced |
Yes - students prepare for two different examinations over 16 weeks |
Feb - Jun
Aug - Dec
|
doubling their chance of success. Choose from PET + FCE, or FCE +CAE |
IELTS Examinations |
International English Language Testing System |
Upper Intermediate to Advanced |
Yes |
Available all year - check with Examinations Officer for availability |
English language qualification for international students entering UK higher education |
TOEFL Examinations |
Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Upper Intermediate to Advanced |
Yes |
Available all year - check with Examinations Officer for availability |
As above, but also for US higher education |
TOEIC Examinations |
Test of English for International Communication |
Upper Intermediate to Advanced |
Check with us |
Available all year - check with Examinations Officer for availability |
Business based exam for international students / professionals |
St Giles
