First Certificate in English (FCE)
First Certificate preparation at Milner School is offered as an intensive course, entry to which is gained after passing our pre-entry test.
FCE is a suitable course for students whose English level is upper-intermediate, and who can deal confidently with a range of written and spoken communications. At the end of the course, FCE students should have a very good grasp of vocabulary and be able to construct a convincing argument. They should also be aware of varying degrees of formality and politeness as expressed in language.
FCE is a useful qualification as it is recognized by some employers and universities as proof of a sound intermediate level. Those working in industries which require use of English, such as business or tourism, will benefit greatly from our FCE course.
The exam held at the end of the FCE course is comprised of five separate sections:
- Reading - 1 hour 15 minutes
- Writing - 1 hour 30 minutes
- Use of English - 1 hour 15 minutes
- Listening - 40 minutes
- Speaking - 14 minutes
The FCE examination is approximately equivalent in level to TOEFL 475 - 500 and TOEIC 625 - 660.
First Certificate in English (FCE) Course Dates 2010
| 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | Course 2 | Course 3 | Course 4 | |
| Dates | Jan 4th - Mar 12th | Mar 22nd - Jun 11th | Jun 28th - Aug 27th | Sept 13th - Dec 3rd |
| Duration | 10 weeks | 12 weeks | 9 weeks | 12 weeks |
| Entry Fee | £110 | £110 | £110 | £110 |
| Exam Date | Mar 13th | Jun 15th | Aug 27th | Dec 7th |
| Exam Entry Deadline | Jan 29th | Apr 9th | Jul 23rd | Oct 22nd |
First Certificate in English (FCE) Course Dates 2011
| 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | Course 2 | Course 3 | Course 4 | |
| Dates | Jan 4th - Mar 11th | Mar 21st - Jun 10th | Jun 27th - Aug 26th | Sept 12th - Dec 2nd |
| Duration | 10 weeks | 12 weeks | 9 weeks | 12 weeks |
| Entry Fee | £115 | £115 | £115 | £115 |
| Exam Date | Mar 12th | Jun 14th | Aug 25th | Dec 6th |
| Exam Entry Deadline | Jan 24th | Apr 4th | Jul 29th | Oct 28th |