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Embassy Certificate of English

Key facts

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Locations All centres worldwide


Beginner courses run in Brighton, Gold Coast, New York, San Diego, and Hastings, plus Oxford (summer only)

Minimum entry level 0 (beginner) or 4 (intermediate) for those studying exam electives (intensive course only)

What's my level?

Minimum course length
2 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Length
20 lessons per week (standard); 24 lessons per week (semi-intensive); 28 lessons per week (intensive). Lessons are 50 minutes long.
Class size
Maximum 15
  • Books and materials included
  • Classes can be scheduled in the morning and/or afternoon
Special offers
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Other options

For a similar course but ...

... smaller class sizes, try Certificate Eight

 ... for a whole academic year, try the Diploma of English

 ... adding hobbies or skills, try English Plus

This course is ideal if...

...you want to develop your skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing English for general use.

You'll be able to practise your new skills in an English speaking country... you'll improve further without realising it!

Core English skills

This course offers a rigorous approach to general English language learning :

  • It will quickly improve your ability to communicate in real-life situations; by focusing on the integration of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
  • We also concentrate on the key areas needed to improve your fluency: essential grammar, pronunciation, colloquial language, idioms and vocabulary.

A flexible course

Choose the pace and intensity that suits you the best:

  • Standard  20x50 minute lessons per week, mornings or afternoons only
  • Semi-intensive (Australia only) 24x50 minute lessons per week, mornings or afternoons only. The extra eight lessons focus on real-life outcomes such as work preparation or English for travel.
  • Intensive 28x50 minute lessons per week, mornings and afternoons.

Special electives

On the intensive Certificate of English course, you can choose optional modules that will help you to achieve your goals. You might want to integrate exam preparation, or focus on pronunciation, grammar or vocabulary. In the USA and England, you can even add an Internship.

Many modules also lead to practical outcomes such as:

  • Credits towards Martin College Certificates and Diplomas
  • Internationally recognised qualifications validated by Microsoft, IELTS, Cambridge ESOL and many more.

You will be advised about selecting electives to suit your needs and interests.

Your progress, guaranteed

We will test your level of English upon arrival and place you in a class that suits your ability.

  • To ensure your objectives are met, we regularly assess your progress and provide you with reports on your development.
  • As proof of your improvement, you will be presented with the Embassy CES Certificate of English and a full report.


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Note: This course is not available for Australian student visa holders.