Open Cambridge – Advanced Course
CRICOS Code: 021183C
Commencement dates: Any Monday
Hours per week: 23 hrs/wk
Levels: Upper Intermediate and above
Course length: 2 - 12 weeks
Class size: Average 14
Requirements: Upper-Intermediate
This course gives higher level students options and flexibility around what they study, without having to commit to the traditional fixed course dates of Cambridge courses. This unique course allows students to develop everyday English skills and exam taking strategies. Students are given the choice to take an internationally recognised Cambridge exam.
YOUR PASSPORT TO SUCCESS
The Cambridge University Examination Courses offer you the ultimate verification that you have been externally assessed and graded. Many companies around the world require a Cambridge Advanced Certificate for employment, promotion and recruitment.
Phoenix Academy has over twenty years of experience in successfully preparing thousands of students for the Cambridge Examinations. A large team of specialised Cambridge teachers who are trained to know the syllabus and examination intimately will ensure your success.
Special features of the Open Cambridge Course include:
- Pre-qualifying entrance examination available in your home country.
- The latest course books are used, providing comprehensive study of all the skills required to pass the examinations.
- Examination practice, including mock examinations, are an integral part of the program.
- Extensive self-access materials are available for each examination.
- Computer laboratory for self-study.
- Individual coaching by our expert teaching staff for advice on your personalised self-access program.
Sample Timetable
| Cambridge Examination Courses | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timetable | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thur | Fri |
| 8:45 am - 10:15 am | Introduction to Topic of the Week and vocabulary building | Reading: Exercises around the World Exam Focus: Pt. 8: Multiple Matching |
Listening: No Pain No Gain Exam Focus: Pt. 3 Multiple Choice |
Exam Focus: Use of English Pt. 4 Key word transformations | Grammar: Conditionals |
| 10:15 am | 15 minute break | ||||
| 10:30 am - 12:00 pm | Grammar: Verb Patterns | Grammar and Vocab: Phrasal Verbs | Reading/Use of English: Ice Water Diver Exam Focus: Use of English Pt. 2 Open Cloze |
Writing: Letter | Writing: Cohesion and Coherence |
| 12:00 pm | 45 minute break | ||||
| 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm | Weekly Progress Assessment: Listening (Pt. 2 Sentence Completion) | Speaking: Speaking for Fluency activities Exam Focus: Pt. 2 Long turn |
Speaking: Sorting out the Clues Exam Focus: Pt. 3 Collaborative task |
Speaking: Speaking about Health and Sports Exam Focus: Pt. 1 and 2 |
Vocabulary Review Activities |
| 1:45 pm | 15 minute break | ||||
| 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Self Study | Special Focus Studies and Exam Practice | Self Study | Special Focus Studies and Exam Practice | Self Study |
