Course Overview

Shafston is one of Australia’s largest providers of preparation programs for the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations.

Cambridge exams are highly valued by employers in many countries, especially in Europe. Shafston offers a wide range of Cambridge preparation programs including all levels of the main suite exam preparation programs (PET, FCE, CAE and CPE).

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.

Mode of Study

20 + 5 hours per week
Face-to-Face Delivery

Entry Requirements

Pre-test required
  • FCE entry level – Upper Intermediate (B2)
  • CAE entry level – Advanced (C1)
  • CPE entry level – Proficiency (C2)

Key Dates

Set start date

Location

Brisbane Campus only

About the Course

Preparing upper-intermediate students with the language functions and skills to complete the FCE exam, focusing on reading and use of English, writing, listening, and speaking. Successfully taking the FCE exam at the end of the course is the goal.

Course Name Preparation for Cambridge First Certificate (B2 First)
CRICOS Code 106234A
Course Duration 12 weeks
Mode of Study

20+5 hours face-to-face teaching
Entry Requirements
  • Pre-test required (optional Off-shore test; compulsory Orientation Placement Test)
  • Entry level – Upper Intermediate [B2]
Course Content
  • Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking skills development
  • Preparation for official Cambridge exam B2 First
Key Points
  • Compulsory Computer-based Exam Exam fee (extra) Weekly in-class progress tests
  • Regular ‘mock’ exams Progress Reports issued regularly

Successful completion of FCE proves a student has the language ability to:

  • Study at an upper-intermediate level
  • Start working in an English-speaking environment
  • Understand main ideas of complex pieces of writing
  • Keep up a conversation on a fairly wide range of familiar topics, expressing opinions and presenting arguments
  • Produce clear, detailed writing explaining advantages and disadvantages of different points of view and expressing opinions
  • Live independently in an English-speaking country

About the Course

Preparing advanced students with the language functions and skills to complete the CAE exam, focusing on reading and use of English, writing, listening, and speaking. Successfully taking the CAE exam at the end of the course is the goal.

Course Name Preparation for Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (C1 Advanced)
CRICOS Code 106237J
Course Duration 12 weeks
Mode of Study

20+5 hours face-to-face teaching
Entry Requirements
  • Pre-test required (optional Off-shore test; compulsory Orientation Placement Test)
  • Entry level – Advanced C1
Course Content
  • Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking skills development
  • Preparation for official Cambridge exam C1 Advanced Exam
Key Points
  • Compulsory Computer-based Exam Exam fee (extra) Weekly in-class progress tests
  • Regular ‘mock’ exams Progress Reports issued regularly

Successful completion of CAE indicates the student has English language skills suitable for demanding college, university and professional work environments, and proves a student has the language ability to:

  • Follow an academic course at university level
  • Communicate effectively at managerial levels
  • Contribute effectively to meetings and seminars
  • Read quickly enough to cope with an academic course
  • Make critical remarks or express disagreement without causing
    offence
  • Scan texts for relevant information
  • Write any piece of work, the message of which can be followed
    throughout
  • Live independently in an English-speaking country

About the Course

Preparing advanced students with the language functions and skills to complete the CAE exam, focusing on reading and use of English, writing, listening, and speaking. Successfully taking the CAE exam at the end of the course is the goal.

Course Name Preparation Course for the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency Exam (C2 Proficiency)
CRICOS Code 106240C
Course Duration 10 weeks
Mode of Study

20+5 hours face-to-face teaching
Entry Requirements
  • Pre-test required (optional Off-shore test; compulsory Orientation Placement Test)
  • Entry level – Proficiency C2
Course Content
  • Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking skills development
  • Preparation for official Cambridge exam C2 Proficiency Exam
Key Points
  • Compulsory Computer-based Exam Exam fee (extra) Weekly in-class progress tests
  • Regular ‘mock’ exams Progress Reports issued regularly

Successful completion of CPE proves a student has the language ability to:

  • Study demanding subjects at postgraduate and PhD levels
  • Negotiate and persuade effectively at senior management levels

You can expect a student at this level to:

  • Understand documents, reports and correspondence
  • Make accurate and complete notes during the course of a seminar or meeting
  • Advise on and talk about sensitive issues
  • Understand colloquial asides and cultural references

SAMPLE TIMETABLE

 Timetable  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:30am – 10:30am

SPEAKING & GRAMMAR REVIEW 

Exploring a picture

Relative clauses 

WRITING SKILLS 

Paragraphs & Topic sentences 

READING FOCUS 

Matching

VOCABULARY 

Collocations & fixed expressions 

WRITING FOCUS 

Informal letter

GRAMMAR FOCUS 

Verbs followed by prepositions 

LISTENING FOCUS 

True/False 

WRITING FOCUS 

Sentence transformations 

VOCABULARY FOCUS 

Education 

SPEAKING FOCUS 

Picture description 
10:45am – 12:45pm

LISTENING FOCUS 

Multiple choice 

VOCABULARY FOCUS 

Adjective brainstorm 

SPEAKING FOCUS 

Discussing opinions 

WRITING SKILLS 

Organising ideas 

VOCABULARY FOCUS 

Travel and transport 

SPEAKING FOCUS 

General conversation 

READING FOCUS 

Linking words – addition and contrast 

VOCABULARY FOCUS 

The natural environment 

PRACTICE TEST 
12:45pm – 1:30pm Lunch Break
1:30pm – 2:30pm Shafston Plus +

Shafston Plus: Optional classes covering Grammar, English Communication, Job Readiness, and Homework Support are available, to build on what has been learnt in class or to learn something new.

SHAFSTON ENGLISH LEVEL ENTRY GUIDE

Beginner
Level		 Elementary
Level		 Pre-Intermediate
Level		 Intermediate
Level		 Upper
Intermediate Level		 Advanced
Level		 Proficiency
Level
A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
General
English 1		 General
English 2		 General
English 3		 General
English 4		 General
English 5		 General
English 6
IELTS
Preparation		 IELTS
Preparation
Cambridge
PET
Preparation		 Cambridge
FCE
Preparation		 Cambridge
CAE
Preparation		 Cambridge
CPE
Preparation
HSP 1 HSP 2 HSP 3 HSP 4 HSP 5 HSP 6
PEP 1 PEP 2 PEP 3 PEP 4

Shafston International College offers a wide range of English courses that are customised for different entry levels. Our course are aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (*CEFR)

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