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Shafston - Toma tu exámen Cambrige en Australia!

Shafston es uno de los mas grandes proveedores en Australia para la preparación de programas para la Universidad de Cambridge Exámenes ESOL. Los exámenes de Cambridge son los mas valorados por los empleadores en muchos países, especialemente en Europa. Shafston ofrece un amplio rango de preparación en los programas de Cambridge incluyendo todos los niveles de los principales programas de preparación (PET, FCE, CAE y CPE) tal como una amplia gama de certificados de negocios de Cambridge (BEC Vantage y Higher) programas de preparación.

We guarantee to offer every Cambridge program that we advertise and pride ourselves on delivering a first class exam preparation program delivered by well respected Cambridge specialists.

Profesores especializados en Cambridge

Contamos con una gran gama de especialistas, quienes enseñan en los programas, brindan enseñanza personalizada y consejos a los estudiantes através de sus programas.

Examen Exitoso!

Los estudiantes en Shafston consiguen el mas alto puntaje en los examenes de Cambridge. La preparación es rigurosa. Todos los programas incluyen todo un dia de simulacro de exámenes, una vez al mes.
Existen tres clases de passing grade disponibles para los examenes principales:A, B y C, y dos clases de failing grade, D y E. A todos los candidatos se les provee de sus resultados el cual incluye una grafica sobre la actuación de los candidatos. El grafico muestra la escala de: Excepcional - Bueno - Regular - Débil e indica el relativo progreso de cada candidato. A los candidatos "Passing" se les entragará un certificado.

New Computer Based Cambridge Exams!

Shafston students enrolling in the June intake of PET and BEC-Vantage will sit the Computer-based exam at Shafston. Students will be given preparation and practise in the computer lab to become familiar with the components of the computer-based exam. The traditional face-to face speaking format still exists.

Preparación para el Exámen Preliminar de Inglés para Cambridge(PET) (CRICOS CODE 046000J)

El exámen preliminar de ingles es un examen de nivel intermedio. Esto es ideal para estudiantes que necesitan una calificación básica de inglés. Los graduados en PET pueden generalmente comunicarse de manera satisfactoria en situaciones cotidianas.

El exámen PET tiene tres fases:

  • Fase 1 – Lectura & Escritura
  • Fase 2 – Escucha
  • Fase 3 – Habla

Preparation for Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) (CRICOS CODE 021672G)

The First Certificate in English is an upper-intermediate level exam. It is ideal for students who need to be able to communicate confidently in English in most situations. FCE is one of the most widely recognised English language qualifications by employers and educational institutions around the world.
By the end of the course students will be able to communicate successfully in day to day situations.

The FCE exam comprises 5 parts:

  • Paper 1 – Reading
  • Paper 2 – Writing
  • Paper 3 – Use of English (Grammar)
  • Paper 4 – Listening
  • Paper 5 – Speaking

Students wishing to take the Shafston FCE preparation program must firstly undertake a Cambridge pre-entry test which will indicate a student’s current level of proficiency. We can do this either prior to the student’s arrival (via fax) and/or on their first day.

Preparation for Cambridge FCE Exam Sample Timetable

Time

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

9.30am–11.30am

Integrated Core Skills – Theme based — Unit 7 The Price of Fame
Incorporating Use of English/Reading/Writing/Listening/Speaking.
Giving advice: Vocabulary development (Entertainment).

11.30am–11.45am

Morning Break

11.45am–12.45pm

Speaking
Interview practice/
discussion.

Listening Strategies
Key word recognition practice.

Reading Strategies
Inference.

Test
Strategies

Time
management and
key words.

Review and
Consolidation

Unit 7 review
exercises

12.45pm-1.45pm

Lunch Break

1.45pm-3.45pm

Writing
Part 2
(report writing).

Use of English
Present perfect.

Listening
The psychology of fame (multiple
matching).

Reading
Gapped text:
paragraphs.

Speaking
Talking about fears.
Role play:
Giving advice.

Homework

Collocations
worksheet.

Phrasal verbs
worksheet.

Spelling changes
worksheet.

Negative
prefixes.

Exam practice
similar meanings.

Afternoon Clubs
  • Cooking Club
  • Music Club
  • Pronunciation Club (during Cambridge sessions)
  • Cambridge Club
  • Sports Club
  • Film Club

Preparation for Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) (CRICOS CODE 033999G)

The Certificate in Advanced English is an upper-intermediate-advanced level exam. It is a challenging exam preparation course which allows students to prepare for the five papers of the exam.
By the end of the course students will be able to operate successfully in professional or academic environments.
It is particularly suitable for students who need to use English at work or for study. CAE is recognised by most British universities for entrance level language requirements.

The CAE exam comprises 5 parts:

  • Paper 1 – Reading
  • Paper 2 – Writing
  • Paper 3 – Use of English (Grammar)
  • Paper 4 – Listening
  • Paper 5 – Speaking

Students wishing to take the Shafston CAE preparation program must firstly undertake a Cambridge pre-entry test which will indicate to us their current level of proficiency. We can do this either prior to the student’s arrival (via fax) and/or on their first day.
Ask us to send you an official Cambridge Exam Preparation Placement Test.

Preparation for Cambridge CAE Exam - Sample Timetable

Time

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

9.30am–11.30am

Integrated Core Skills – Theme based — Unit 5 Dilemmas
Incorporating Use of English/Reading/Writing/Listening/Speaking.
Giving advice: Vocabulary development (Entertainment).

11.30am–11.45am

Morning Break

11.45am–12.45pm

Speaking
Working in a collaborative pair work task.
Information exchange.

Listening Strategies
Listening for specific information

Reading Strategies
Gap reading text
Matching sentences to paragraphs headings.

Test
Strategies

Skimming and scanning for specific information
Summarising main points.

Review and
Consolidation

Unit 5
Review
exercises

12.45pm-1.45pm

Lunch Break

1.45pm-3.45pm

Writing
Paper 2, Part 1 Notices and Announcements – informing, persuading, advising and warning.

English In Use: Register Transfer – Using appropriate lexical items and structures transforming from informal to formal written registers.

Listening
Sentence completion. Intensive listening for specific information in sentence completion tasks

Reading
Multiple choice reading comprehension

Speaking
Comparing and contrasting. Practising Part 2 uninterrupted speech.

Homework

Vocabulary extension and development worksheet.

Idiomatic structures
worksheet.

Informal writing task – responding to an email

Changing meanings with affixes.

Collocations and idioms.

Afternoon Clubs
  • Cooking Club
  • Music Club
  • Pronunciation Club (during Cambridge sessions)
  • Cambridge Club
  • Sports Club
  • Film Club

Preparation for Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) (CRICOS CODE 038097F)

The Certificate of Proficiency exam is an advanced level exam for candidates who have a fairly proficient level of English already. The course is challenging and rigorous. Our experienced teachers will help you to understand the intricacies of the CPE exam.

This is the highest Cambridge certification level and indicates full English proficiency in any academic or professional situation. Students who reach this level are approaching the linguistic competence of an educated native speaker. A CPE student’s level of English gives him/her access to the press and other media, and to areas of culture such as film, drama and literature. CPE is also recognised by most British universities for entrance level language requirements.

The CPE exam comprises 5 parts:

  • Paper 1 – Reading
  • Paper 2 – Writing
  • Paper 3 – Use of English (Grammar)
  • Paper 4 – Listening
  • Paper 5 – Speaking


Students wishing to take the Shafston CPE preparation program must firstly undertake a Cambridge pre-entry test which will indicate a student’s current level of proficiency. We can do this either prior to the student’s arrival (via fax) and/or on their first day.

Courses books y Materiales de Aprendizaje

A todos los estudiantes se les proporciona los mas recientes libros y materiales complementarios para el curso. Adicionalmente, a los estudiantes también se les anima a comprar Diccionarios avanzados.

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