Certificate in Advanced English: Structure and timetable

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The Certificate in Advanced English course runs over either 10 or 12 weeks depending on the start date you choose. 

If you choose the Compact version, you will study 20 lessons per week (15 hours).

The Intensive version has 28 lessons per week (21 hours).

The Certificate in Advanced English course is taught by specialist and experienced teachers. The syllabus has been specially designed to maximise your exam success and covers all papers of the exam.

You will be given regular homework and will be expected to complete at least five hours of self-study assignments each week.

There are also two sets of mock examinations before the exam date.

Find out more about the Certificate in Advanced English on the Cambridge ESOL website.

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