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Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE)

Isca School of English

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Course description

This course is for students who have a C1 level. It prepares them to take the Cambridge exam at the end of their course. Wessex exams is an approved Cambridge Centre and they come to our school to invigilate this exam.
Students have longer weeks and do not have Tuesday excursions or Thursday afternoon activities as on the General English course
The exam is taken on the Thursday of the final week. In total students have 60 hours ( 60 x 18 minutes) of class before taking the exam.
This course is focused on teaching students how to take and pass the exam successfully!

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
3 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Afternoon session
01:30 PM - 03:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Exeter to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 10 students
Maximum 12 students

Student age

Age range 15 - 17 years old
Average 16 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

The Isca School of English is a family-run British Council Accredited School which was established in 1966. We are located in a quiet residential area close to the city centre of Exeter which is a wonderful place to learn English. We have two large Georgian buildings and beautiful gardens. The School includes a weekly activity and excursion programme which allows them to have fun with new international friends. On-site students have free wifi, a small library, table-tennis tables and large gardens to enjoy.

Year opened
1966
Number of classrooms
15

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Cambridge Exam Center
  • TV Room
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Isca School of English varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 16. In the summer, the average age is 16.

Isca School teaches students from all over the world, including:

Spain
25%
Germany
20%
Italy
20%
Switzerland
15%
France
10%
Brazil
5%
Belgium
2%
Uruguay
2%
Ukraine
1%

School holidays

Isca School does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
16 Jun - 24 Aug
School holidays
None

School location

You will find our school in the beautiful area of St Leonards' which is very close to the city centre of Exeter. We have been based on our site since 1966. Exeter is a small city in the southwest of England and close to beautiful beaches and countryside which our students enjoy on their excursions. The Isca School of English is the longest-running school in Exeter and one of Devon's language schools

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Housing

Isca School offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

374 €
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Age range: 14 - 17 years old
Location: Outside the city center of Exeter
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry and free internet
Distance to school: 10 - 35 minutes by bus
Availability: 16 Jun 2024 - 27 Aug 2023
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
374 €
Homestays are carefully selected by Sarah Tomlinson who visits them regularly. We take up an enhanced DBS ( Police Check) on all members of the family over the age of 16 and confidential references are also taken up so that we know our homes are taking in students for the right reasons.
Our students share a room with another Isca student of a different nationality to them ( same gender and similar age). We find this makes it easier for students to learn as much English as possible with the homestay and with the other student. You must tell us if you have more than one mother tongue as we guarantee you will not be in a homestay with another student of the same mother tongue. If you do not tell us, we will have to move you.
This is a full board accommodation ( with packed lunch from Monday to Saturday and on the final Sunday when they depart)
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from Isca School. Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged £ 55 when you register.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Exeter based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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