B2 First English (FCE) exam preparation at ELC Chester
The Cambridge B2 First (FCE) Examination course at ELC Chester helps improve your overall language ability as well as developing the skills necessary to pass the Cambridge First exam. The course provides complete and careful preparation for all aspects of the examination.
- Maximum students: 12
- Minimum age: 16 (15)
- Minimum duration: 4 weeks
- CEFR entry level:
- A1
- A2
- B1
- B2
- C1
- C1+
* Minimum age: we occasionally accept 15 year olds in international classes provided they are part of a group with a group leader. Our safeguarding and child protection policy document has more information, but please contact us if you require further details.
The B2 First preparation courses includes:
- dedicated classes preparing for Cambridge B2 First (FCE) exam
- practice interviews with experienced Cambridge examiners
- mock examinations under authentic exam conditions
- regular tutorials with your teacher to give individual help and study advice.
Choose your intensity
We offer two course options:
28 lessons (21 hours) per week
Our General English and Cambridge B2 First preparation runs for 4 weeks in February, May and November, with corresponding exams at course end in March, June and December. There are 20 lessons per week of General English in the mornings with 8 lessons per week of Advanced exam preparation.
30 lessons (22.5 hours) per week
Our short 4-week full intensive courses in summer lead to exams in July and August. You study for the Cambridge B2 First exam all day in dedicated classes
Course options
You may choose from:
Dates |
Duration |
Intensity |
Exam on |
6 Feb – 10 Mar |
5 weeks |
28 lessons per week |
10 March |
15 May – 16 Jun |
5 weeks |
28 lessons per week |
17 June |
3 Jul – 28 Jul |
4 weeks |
30 lessons per week |
27 July |
31 Jul – 25 Aug |
4 weeks |
30 lessons per week |
24 August |
6 Nov – 8 Dec |
5 weeks |
28 lessons per week |
9 December |
Extended study
If you are planning to study for 24 weeks or more, the Cambridge Examination Courses can be taken as part of our Study Year Programme..