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Cambridge Examination Preparation Course (FCE)

CES London
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Course description

The Cambridge Examination Preparation FCE Courses are scheduled to finish on the week before the exam takes place. You will find the start dates listed above.

Students are advised to arrive one week before the course start date to allow time for assessment. We cannot accept a student for any examination course until CES has confirmed the student is at the appropriate level for their chosen examination. Every student is then appointed a tutor to monitor and continually assess their progress with CES.

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
2-11 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
25 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in London.

Class size

Average 10 students
Maximum 14 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 23 years old
(20 in the summer)

Certificate

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

CES Wimbledon is located on Kingston Road just 10 minutes walk from the center of Wimbledon. The school is a stand-alone building that was completely refurbished when it was purchased by CES in 2005. CES Wimbledon has 11 classrooms, a computer room, student common area, patio garden, and self-access library. CES Wimbledon is accredited by the British Council, EAQUALS and is an associate member school of IALC.

Year opened
1976
Number of classrooms
11

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
Over 50%

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at CES London varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 23. In the summer, the average age is 20.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

Italy
12%
South Korea
10%
Spain
10%
Japan
7%
France
6%
Saudi Arabia
6%
Russia
4%
Brazil
3%
China
3%
Other
39%

School holidays

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
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

CES Wimbledon is located just outside the center of Wimbledon. Our school is in its own unique building with a beautiful patio garden in front of the school. We have 11 beautiful classrooms, a lovely common area, and a computer room and a self-access center. The school is a 10-minute walk from the Wimbledon train and tube stations and you can get into central London in less than 20 minutes by train.

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  • Entrance to CES London 1/9
  • Common room at CES London 2/9
  • Reception of CES London 3/9
  • Entrance to CES London 4/9
  • Building of CES London 5/9
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Reviews

100% recommend

based on 2 reviews
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"Meet people from all over the world and improve your language skills at CES London"

Julia Rosa Laube, student from Austria

Studying foreign languages abroad is always a great opportunity to improve language skills. Especially with high standard tuition, like I received it at CES London, it is a real pleasure.

CES London is a small and lovely school located in Wimbledon. For me, the size of Wimbledon was perfect since you could find shops for all kind of needs and in 30-60 minutes you're in the centre. Also, the school offered many fun activities like doing barbecues or going to the Tennis Championship. Personally, I didn't participate at many of the activities, simply because I prefered doing things wtih the new people I've met but in general they are a great way to get to know other people (and I really enjoyed the sports afternoons or pub evenings). Concerning the facilities I would've appreciated having bigger tables instead of the small ones atteched to the chairs, which we had in many of the class rooms.

The teachers at CES London are really nice and friendly. They are willing to focus on everybody in class and take pressure from the students motivating them to study for themselves and not for good grades. Having good teachers leads to a calm and relaxed atmosphere in class, which I really appreciated. Moreover I found the level of my C1 class appropriate.

Last but not least I really enjoyed my time at my homestay. My host family was an elderly woman who loved telling stories about all kind of things and made the best puddings for desert. She was nice and kind all the time and we've spent a great time together.

After all I would highly recommend this school to anybody willing to improve their language skills and make new friends. This stay in London really changed my life and I met many nice people from all over the world.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
26 Jun 2023 - 21 Jul 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"The best experience of my life"

Maria Dal Tin, student from Italy

I arrived at home and the host family was really polite. The room was clean and big.
At school I met a lot of people from all the world and everyone was kind. All of us want to improve our English and we have improved it so much. The teachers were cultured and available to answer our questions and doubts.
There are some good places where you can have lunch before the afternoon classes.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
20 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
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Housing

CES London offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast and dinner - 2 students must book together

242 €
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of London
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen and laundry
Distance to school: 15 - 45 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 AM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
242 €
Home stay accommodation is arranged in carefully selected houses which have visited by our Accommodation Officers. If a student wishes to leave their family, at least 7 days' notice must be given to the School. If one week's notice is not given, one week's accommodation must be paid.
Home stay in Wimbledon is half board (breakfast and dinner). Price quoted is for 7 nights. Extra nights on arrival or departure are charged.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

268 €
weekly
Age range: 16 - 70 years old
Location: Outside the city center of London
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, tV room, carpet, heating, and garden
Distance to school: 15 - 45 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
268 €
Home-Stay accommodation is arranged in carefully selected houses which have been visited by our Accommodation Officers.

If a student wishes to leave their family, at least 7 days’ notice must be given to the School. If one week’s notice is not given, one full week’s accommodation must be paid.
student-residence

Furzedown Student Village & Cedar Halls - Single ensuite room - No meals

370 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of London
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, and tV room
Distance to school: 30 - 45 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 11:00 AM
370 €
Furzedown Student Village & Cedar Halls, Tooting, zone 3

The residence opened in September 2006 and consists of flats of 5, 6 and 7 single rooms, all with en suite shower rooms and fully equipped kitchen/sitting area with breakfast bar, stools and sofa. Bedrooms are furnished with big bed, chest of drawers, wardrobe, mirror, shelves, lights, curtains, desk, chair and fitted carpet. Corridors and kitchens are cleaned and linens laundered weekly. Students are responsible for cleaning their own bedroom and bathroom and changing their bed linen. There is an on site laundry, common room with TV, roof terrace, garden, bike storage and CCTV. Internet is included in the price. Wheelchair accessible.
Beaumont Court is approximately 15 minutes walk from Kings Cross underground station. The residence is located 25-40 minutes from CES Wimbledon.

Furzedown Student Village & Cedar Halls - Single standard room - No meals

465 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of London
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen and tV room
Distance to school: 30 - 45 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 11:00 AM
465 €
Furzedown Student Village & Cedar Halls, Tooting, zone 3

The residence opened in September 2006 and consists of flats of 5, 6 and 7 single rooms, all with en suite shower rooms and fully equipped kitchen/sitting area with breakfast bar, stools and sofa. Bedrooms are furnished with big bed, chest of drawers, wardrobe, mirror, shelves, lights, curtains, desk, chair and fitted carpet. Corridors and kitchens are cleaned and linens laundered weekly. Students are responsible for cleaning their own bedroom and bathroom and changing their bed linen. There is an on site laundry, common room with TV, roof terrace, garden, bike storage and CCTV. Internet is included in the price. Wheelchair accessible.
Beaumont Court is approximately 15 minutes walk from Kings Cross underground station. The residence is located 25-40 minutes from CES Wimbledon.

Britannia Southbank residence - Single standard room - No meals

459 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of London
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 30 - 45 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 11:00 AM
459 €
Britannia Southbank residence, Southwark, zone 1
A beautiful modern residence next to the river Thames, London Eye, Shakespeare's Globe
and the Tate Modern gallery
Bed linen included, students are responsible for cleaning the rooms themselves

Britannia Southbank residence - Single ensuite room - No meals

497 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of London
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom
Distance to school: 30 - 45 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 11:00 AM
497 €
Britannia Southbank residence, Southwark, zone 1
A beautiful modern residence next to the river Thames, London Eye, Shakespeare's Globe
and the Tate Modern gallery
Bed linen included, students are responsible for cleaning the rooms themselves
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 . 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.

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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 London 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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