the cambridge first certificate is the most widely taken of all the cambridge efl examinations and is recognised in commerce, industry and educational institutions, in britain and overseas, as proof of language ability in reading, writing, listening and speaking at the upper intermediate level.

• 20 lessons per week
• start dates in march, april, september and october (subject to availability)
• examinations held in march, june and december
• duration 12 or 15 weeks
• minimum age 16
• maximum class size 14
• all course materials included
• use of video, language laboratory and computers

cambridge certificate candidates are tested for suitability on enrolment, have regular homework, take periodic tests and have two comprehensive mock examinations during the course.

the language and academic skills acquired throughout the course are directly transferable to the toefl and ielts examinations. additional guidance and practice is provided for students who actually enrol for either of these examinations.

teacher-supervised self-access facilities (video, computers, language laboratory, library) are available to students at lunchtime and after lessons.

the dates for the fce exam in 2005, are as follows:

12 march (saturday)
14 june (tuesday)
13 december (tuesday)

please remember it is possible to take the exam in your own country.