Details of dates, fees and different exam courses are available on request.

• All examination classes are carried out in the afternoon and are intended to supplement General English classes in the morning.
• However arrangements can be made to facilitate students wishing  to study examination courses in the afternoon only or to study examination classes throughout the day.
• Students practice exams under mock conditions. Students can prepare for the exams by studying as many weeks as they wish.

The examinations, for which we prepare students for include…

TIE
The Test of Interactive English (TIE) is an international EFL exam developed in Ireland by a group of Irish English language professionals under the aegis of the Advisory Council for English Language Schools (ACELS) www.acels.ie, a government agency responsible for quality assurance in English language teaching. TIE can be taken by students on either short or long courses in Ireland as well as abroad. More information is available at www.tie.ie

IELTS
IELTS is the International English Language Testing System (offered by the British Council) and is one of the most widely recognised language tests in Ireland, the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada for further and higher education entrance. It is also recognised by universities worldwide as a test of English competence for academic study. IELTS is a statutory requirement for overseas medical practitioners wishing to work in the U.K. IELTS is developed and managed by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES). Our course covers all five sections of the exam –Reading comprehension, Writing Comprehension, Use of English, Listening Comprehension and Oral Interview.

PET/KET
The PET (Preliminary English Test) and KET (Key English Test) are basic English examinations which are recognised by most educational establishments and employers. Our course consists of a thorough and intensive preparation in the four skills, reading, writing, speaking and listening. (More information click here)

FCE
The First Certificate in English is widely recognised by most employers as proof of language ability at an upper-intermediate level. It is by far the most widely taken Cambridge EFL exam with over 200,000 candidates every year. Our course covers all five sections of the exam –Reading comprehension, Writing Comprehension, Use of English, Listening Comprehension and Oral Interview. ( More information click here)

CAE
The Certificate of Advanced English Examination recognises that students can understand, read, write and speak English well enough to study and/or work in an English speaking country. At a level higher than the FCE. Our course covers all five sections of the exam (i.e.) Reading comprehension, Writing Comprehension, Use of English, Listening Comprehension and Oral Interview. (More information click here)

CPE
The Certificate of Proficiency in English is recognised by Employers as well admission boards (e.g. CAO, UCAS) as in indicator of an excellent command of English. This qualification is accepted as an English language teaching qualification in many countries. The course covers all five sections of the exam (i.e.) Reading comprehension, writing comprehension, Use of English, Listening Comprehension and Oral Interview. (More information click here)

TOEFL
The Test of English as a Foreign Language is for those who wish to study in the USA or work for an international company. The course concentrates on improving your general proficiency in English as well as on specific skills required for the exam. The course covers all sections of the exam.  (More information here)