Exam Preparation

Exam Preparation - 4 hours per week

Intermediate to Advanced Levels

Our exam preparation courses will help you to be ready for your chosen exam by equipping you with the necessary knowledge, skills, language and exam techniques. Choose from IELTS, CAE, or FCE (subject to availability and demand). Students must be at least B1 level to enrol onto an Exam Preparation course.

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) measures the language proficiency of people who want to study or work where English is used as a language of communication. Our IELTS course prepares you with the necessary skills and techniques needed for IELTS examination. This course will help you improve and develop your academic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, and will focus on specific exam techniques and strategies to help you work towards your desired IELTS band.

Our Cambridge Exam Preparation courses are designed to help you develop the necessary skills and strategies to help you realise your potential in your chosen Cambridge Exam. During the course, you will learn how to do all parts of the exam well - reading, writing, listening, speaking, and use of English – as well as learning invaluable exam techniques and strategies. In addition, you will also have the opportunity to take mock exams with previous Cambridge exam papers. We recommend a minimum of 40 hours preparation time.

More Details

Hours Per Day 1
Hours Per Week 4
Course Length Flexible (minumum 1 week)
Course Type Part-time
Days of the Week Monday to Thursday (Subject to change)
Start Date Any Monday (see holiday note below)
Maximum Class Size 12 Students
Average Class Size 6-8 Students
Class Timings

11:30-12:30 or

13:00-14:00

(subject to demand and change) *see typical timetable
Levels Available

Intermediate (B1+)

Upper Intermediate (B2)

Advanced (C1)

Minimum Enrolment Age 18+
Nationality Mix Multinational (varies depending on the season)
Exam Preparation Goals and Aims
This course will help you improve your:
- Exam techniques
- Knowledge of the exam
- Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing Skills
- Your knowledge of vocabulary
- Your knowledge of grammar
- Your pronunciation
- Your confidence to use English

Price Information - 2024/25

1-4 Weeks £75 per week
Enrolment Fee £60 (includes your first Course book)
Exam Fee (Approximately*)

IELTS: £170-£200

FCE & CAE: £120

*Example Morning Classes
9:00-10:00 English class
10:00-10:15 Break
10:15-11:15 English Class
11:15-11:30 Break
11:30-12:30 English Class
12:30-13:00 Lunch
*Example Afternoon TimeTable
13:00-14:00 English Class
14:00-14:15 Break
14:15-15:15 English Class
15:15-15:30 Break
15:30-16:30 English Class

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Extra-curricular and social activities are  included in the price of any full-time course (10+ hours a week)


HIL Liverpool General Terms and Conditions

Enrolments should be made at least 30 days in advance of the course start date and payment must be cleared according to the payable date on the invoice. 

*Paid directly to your chosen exam centre. We can help you book your exam.

Do you have any questions?

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