Academic Courses
If you want to gain entrance to an English speaking University, find a job in an English speaking country or just improve your career prospects, you will need an international exam certificate. At Skylark, we can prepare you for Cambridge exams FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS and also TOEFL. We have a 98 percent pass rate, and many of our students achieved grades much higher than they needed.
Depending on your initial level of English, we usually recommend at least 6 to 8 weeks of study prior to sitting for an exam. Ideally, you will have 12 weeks to prepare. The course of study we most recommend is GESI plus 2 hours private exam tuition a day. The morning group class will ensure that your level is where it needs to be in order to sit for your exam, and during your private lessons, you will be given exam skills, practice and strategies. We will also make sure that you attempt as many past exam papers as possible, as well as put you through a mock-exam one week prior to your actual exam.
Our teachers and staff will guide you every step of the way, from your arrival up until your exam; and after that, we can help you with your application for a job or university.
Lessons are 60 minutes each and may be taken at any time during school hours. We recommend that they are taken in conjunction with a GESI course.
Cambridge Exams
FCE
First Certificate in English is an exam for people who can use everyday written and spoken English at an upper-intermediate level. It is an ideal exam for people who want to use English for work or study purposes.
CAE
Certificate in Advanced English is a high-level qualification that is officially recognised by universities, employers and governments around the world.
CPE
Certificate of Proficiency in English is Cambridge ESOL's most advanced exam. It is aimed at people who use English for professional or study purposes.
Assessment
On your first day at school, our Director of Studies will give you a written placement test and an oral interview to ensure that we place you in the best class for your level. Once your level improves sufficiently your teachers and the Director of Studies will discuss moving you up to a higher level. However if at any point during your course you feel that you would like to move up or down a level, you are free to discuss this matter with our staff.
Levels
Our courses are offered at these levels: Beginner, Elementary, Lower Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced. Courses are available at all levels.
Certificate
At the end of your course you will be given a Skylark certificate and a Student Report filled out and signed by your teacher.
Refunds
No refunds will be given once the student has started a course; although credit for future courses may be offered at the discretion of the school.
Course Duration
All times as indicated are subject to change.
All class lessons are 45 minutes each.
Private/Semi-Individual lessons are 60 minutes each.
Skylark is not open on public holidays; however, lessons missed on these particular days are duly made up for on other days.
