First Certificate: course, info, schools at a glance
First Certificate: Seize the opportunity to earn a Cambridge language diploma recognized worldwide
Questions and answers
How is the First Certificate test structured?
- Reading comprehension
- Writing
- Language application
- Listening comprehension
- Speak
Where can I take the Cambridge exams?
Who is a First Certificate in English suitable for?
The FCE is particularly suitable for people who already have a good command of English and would like to have their language skills certified with an officially and internationally recognized diploma. The Preliminary English Test (PET) could be of interest to all those who do not have sufficient language skills. People who need an English certificate primarily for their job should consider Business English Certificates (BEC) instead of the First Certificate in English, which can also be taken at different levels.
What is the First Certificate in English?
How long does it take to prepare for the First Certficate in English?
If you want to prove your English skills with an officially recognized diploma, the best way to do this is after intensive preparation at a language school. Such English courses are usually called "diploma courses" and vary in length depending on the school. For a preparation course for the FCE, the Cambridge English First, you should - depending on your previous knowledge - expect around 80 to 90 lessons, which can be spread over 8 to 11 months. However, you also have the option of taking an intensive course to prepare for this language diploma exam and thus shorten the time span immensely. This is also possible during language stays or in online courses, so that the preparation time is cut in half.
Are there admission requirements for the First Certificate?
All language schools require students to have passed the PET (Preliminary English Test) or a placement test to take a preparatory course for the First Certificate in English, which is usually offered by the schools free of charge or for a small fee. This is the only way to ensure that all participants actually have sufficient knowledge of English. The test requires language skills that allow the candidates to cope with a wide variety of conversational situations and express themselves appropriately on a wide range of topics. A comprehensive vocabulary is important as well as good grammar skills, written expression and correct sentence structures.
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Vulkanstrasse 106
8048 Zürich
Strengths:
All-inclusive prices (excluding external exams), Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu or Saturday classes, above-average exam results, centrally located. Free parking (Zurich), free preliminary courses, optional subjects.
Haldenstrasse 33
6006 Luzern
Strengths:
Successfully active in education in Central Switzerland for 125 years. Your vocational school for 10 basic training courses, 30 further training courses and languages with an authorized Cambridge English Exam Centre.
Emil Frey-Strasse 100
4142 Münchenstein
Strengths:
High level of practical transfer, personal advice and support, up-to-date teaching materials, lecturers with practical experience, location assessments, many years of experience.
Am Schanzengraben 15
8002 Zürich
Strengths:
plc is the professional language school for lessons at all levels. Our competent and flexible language trainers will teach you at our school, online or at your workplace.
Zähringerstrasse 51
8001 Zürich
Seidengasse 6
8001 Zürich
Strengths:
Migros Club School is the leading private education and leisure institution in Switzerland. Every year, around 180,000 participants benefit from the diverse and inspiring range of courses on offer.
Thunstrasse 8
3005 Bern
Strengths:
individual needs and support / a pleasant learning atmosphere / the implementation of what has been learned in everyday life / the quality of teaching in private or in small groups
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