Course details
Students seeking a general qualification as a proof of language proficiency may opt for one of our general Cambridge exam programmes.
These are among the most popular and widely-recognised English examinations in the world, accepted by both employers and many educational institutions alike. An advanced level of English is required to join the CAE programme (CEFR B2/C1 or equivalent).
*Note: Part-time course does not meet Visa requirement for stamp 2 students/those seeking student visa
FCE - First Certificate English
As the basic formal certificate recognised by public institutions, this examination equates to a B2 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching and Assessment (CEFR). It is generally taken by students who have an achieved an upper-intermediate level of English.
CAE - Certificate in Advanced English
For students at an advanced level of English language learning, this examination equates to a C1 on the CEFR. Along with IELTS, certain educational institutions accept this certificate for entry to college courses.
Help and guidance is provided to each student wishing to enrol for an official Cambridge Examination.
For more details on educational institutions and bodies that accept both CAE and CPE for entry to their courses, please refer to the official Cambridge website.
Our programmes focus on the four main exam areas:
- Reading and Use of English
- Writing
- Listening
- Speaking
The courses begin with a general introduction to the overall structure of the examination, followed by a gradual development of the sub-skills:
Reading and Use of English
- Reading for detailed and specific information
- Deducing unknown vocabulary from context
- Justifying an answer
- Interpreting an author’s overall opinion of a given topic
- Focus on the specific text-related task types:
Multiple-choice (FCE complete text - CAE 3 theme-related short texts + complete text)
–Gapped text (FCE sentence insertion - CAE - paragraph insertion)
–Multiple-matching
Familiarisation with and regular practice of each of the task types: Multiple-choice cloze, Open cloze, Word formation, Key word transformations, summary writing. Particular attention is paid to the following:
- Analysis of parts of speech and parts of a sentence
- Lexical-grammatical focus– idioms, collocations, word semantics, synonyms, varying registers
- Attention placed onlanguage etymology – affixation (prefixes and suffixes) for word formation
- Grammar – tenses andarticles are among the most common issues for speakers of certain languages
Writing
- Part 1 - Compulsory task: Formal and informal letter and e-mail writing
- Part 2 - Choice of 1 out of 4 - emphasis on writing essays, proposals, reports, short stories, reviews, articles, letters and e-mails (formal and informal)
- Text organisation (introduction and conclusion)
- General coherence - linking ideas and sentences appropriately
Listening
- Listening for gist and specific information - dates, times, prices etc. Task types: sentence completion, multiple-choics and multiple matching
- Constant exposure to exam-style recordings e.g. monologues, two-way conversations, group discussions etc.
- Emphasis is placed on the different native English-speaking accents
- Recording scripts are subsequently analysed for vocabulary content
Speaking
- Examination of academic vocabulary and expressions for recurring discussion topics
- Part 2: Focus on analysis and description of visual prompts (photographs)
- Part 3: Focus on interactive skills while collaborating and discussing visual aids, with the aim of responding to a given situation
- Engaging in certain language functions such as speculating, justifying an opinion, negotiating and reaching consensus
- Particular focus is placed on language accuracy and fluency
- Regular simulations of the complete speaking exam in student pairs
Students will be carefully trained to complete each exam task in the specific allotted time and will practice transferring answers from exam booklets to the official exam answer sheet.
All our exam programmes are structured in a way that builds students’ confidence through continual practice of exam-specific tasks, combined with regular designated exam practice days followed by detailed feedback provided to each student.
Individual logs are kept of each student’s scores to highlight stronger skills and pinpoint weaker areas for further development. The aim of this is to show progression and to form the basis for assigning supplementary work to improve on these areas.
What will I achieve at the end of the programme?
Upon successful completion of the IBAT English programme:
- General IBAT College certificate of achievement (student name, course level, number of hours attended and the teacher's reference on the student's progression)
Upon successful completion of the official Cambridge examination:
- An internationally-recognised Cambridge FCE or CAE Certificate which confirms the student's level and does not expire
Cambridge Certificates are recognised by employers worldwide and are accepted by many educational institutions as a proof of level of English. Students could decide that they wish to progress further to try the next level of the exam.
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About IBAT College Dublin
IBAT College Dublin is Ireland's leading Industry-focused third level institution. It provides a perfect blend of high quality undergraduate, postgraduate and professional education with a state-of-the-art learning environment in a range of subject areas including Business, Accounting, ICT and Management. Established in 2004 in Swords, Co. Dublin, IBAT College Dublin opened a new campus in 2011 in the heart of the city centre, theyllington Quay in Temple Bar. This modern, purpose build campus houses five floors of teaching and learning facilities including classrooms, auditorium, IT labs, library, MBA debating chamber, student recreation and study areas with high speed Wi-Fi throughout.
Education is critical to Ireland’s regeneration and future success. It demands a new approach, an approach that can innovate and evolve at the same pace as business and technology; a model that espouses the highest quality education and focuses on equipping students with the knowledge and skills they need to progress in their chosen career or upskill and retrain where necessary to ensure they can stay ahead in their field. IBAT College Dublin pioneers this new model of education. It emerges from and represents the entrepreneurial, ambitious and pragmatic new culture that will drive Ireland back to international success by creating a practical and innovative knowledge economy.
At IBAT College Dublin, they pride theirselves in how they guide, support and mentor their students throughout their college experience and into their working lives. their smaller class sizes make for a more interactive and personal learning environment and allowing the practical as theyll as academic side of ctheirse material to be fully explored. Employers need graduates that can hit the ground running and their students enjoy some of the most applied ctheirse content and teaching techniques in the country. IBAT College Dublin has links with over 400 private enterprises, public organisations and NGOs in Ireland, including small to medium sized indigenous businesses and also multinational corporations. A key objective of IBAT College Dublin is to ensure students have a positive, useful and engaging experience during their period of study. One of their biggest strengths is their people. The Academic team at IBAT College Dublin present with significant lecturing experience and also have many years industry experience. they understand the challenges that exist within industry, their priority is to ensure that their graduates are fully prepared to differentiate themselves in the workplace when they graduate.
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