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	Examination Preparation Courses We now offer a wide range of internationally accepted certificates: . UCLES EXAMINATIONS The Preliminary English Test (PET) is for those who have an intermediate knowledge of English. First Certificate Exam (FCE) is an upper intermediate level examination for General English and is equivalent to B2 on the Council of Europe scale. The Advanced Exam (CAE) is an advanced level examination for General English and is equivalent to C1 on the Council of Europe scale. Proficiency (CPE) is the highest level of examination on the Cambridge suite, and is equivalent to C2 on the Council of Europe scale. Cambridge Business English Certificate is a 3 level exam offered 5 times per year. TOEFL PREPARATION COURSE The Test of English as a Foreign Language is a test of writing, listening and reading skills in English. It is required for entrance to universities and colleges in the USA as well as many European and Asian business schools, and is the leading English examination in North America. Course details available on request. IELTS PREPARATION COURSE The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) examination is a requirement for students wishing to enter many colleges and universities in the UK. It shows the student’s level of English and therefore indicates the student’s ability to participate in a course of Further Education in Britain. The IELTS examination is the UK’s equivalent to the TOEFL examination in the USA. It is now also accepted in many universities and colleges in the USA, as well as throughout Australia, New Zealand and other English-speaking countries. TOEIC The Test of English for International Communication is the most frequently taken examination in the world with over 3 million candidates every year. TOEIC is a benchmark for English skills throughout Europe, Asia and the USA, and is used by companies and government organisations to assess their employee’s language abilities. The exam tests listening and reading comprehension. Course details available on request. TRINITY COLLEGE SPOKEN GRADE EXAMINATIONS IN ESOL The Trinity ESOL exam allows students to gain a recognised assessment of their speaking and listening ability with a minimum amount of administration and expense. Students of any ability can take the examination and in many cases gain credit with employers or academic organisations. . Classes have a maximum of 15 students per class. We offer courses from beginner to advanced level, however please check on availability of courses and locations when booking as some courses are not run at all centres throughout the year.