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Courses for children
- C Advanced level C1 C2
For teens & school-age learners
For younger learners, C1 Advanced is the next step after B2 First for Schools, aimed at students who are ready for advanced academic English and independent, high-level communication.
For school-age learners, this makes C1 especially suitable for older teenagers preparing for university-style study, international mobility, and higher-level academic performance in English.
C1 Advanced for teens
Summary
A high-level Cambridge course for students who are ready to move beyond B2 and use English with real confidence in advanced academic contexts. Learners develop the reading, writing, listening and speaking skills needed for demanding study, international opportunities and future university success.
Curriculum overview for students preparing for university
Our C1 Advanced course is designed for ambitious students who want to enter university with a high level of confidence in English. The C1 Advanced provides proof of high-level English skills for study and work, and says it helps learners develop the skills needed to make the most of studying, working and living in English-speaking countries. Cambridge also states that a C1 Advanced qualification shows a learner can follow an academic course at university level, participate with confidence in academic tutorials and seminars, and express themselves with a high level of fluency.
The curriculum therefore focuses on the advanced academic and communication skills students need before university. In reading and use of English, learners work with complex texts and develop the vocabulary, grammar and precision needed to understand detailed argument, tone, structure and viewpoint. This prepares students effectively for the exam. This paper combines advanced reading with language control, helping learners build the accuracy and flexibility expected in higher education.
In writing, students prepare to produce clear, well-organised and purposeful academic English. Cambridge states that the Writing paper includes one compulsory essay and one choice task, and the exam assesses how effectively candidates communicate ideas, organise writing and use language appropriately. This makes C1 Advanced especially relevant for students preparing to write essays, present opinions clearly, and structure arguments in a university setting.
In listening, learners develop the ability to follow longer and more demanding spoken English with confidence.
In speaking, they build the fluency needed to express ideas clearly, compare and evaluate options, and take part in discussion with confidence. C1 Advanced shows that learners can participate successfully in academic tutorials and seminars, which makes it an excellent goal for students preparing for university life in English.
C2 Proficiency
Summary
For students aiming to enter university with complete confidence in English. This course develops the advanced reading, writing, listening and speaking skills needed for demanding academic study. Learners practise analysing complex texts, writing sophisticated essays, following detailed spoken English, and taking part confidently in seminars, discussions and academic life. Cambridge says C2 Proficiency demonstrates the level of English needed to study demanding subjects at the highest levels, including postgraduate and PhD programmes.
C2 Course overview
Our C2 Proficiency course is designed for highly advanced learners who want to enter university with exceptional confidence in English. C2 Proficiency shows that a learner has mastered English to an exceptional level and has the language ability needed to study in very demanding academic environments, including postgraduate and PhD programmes. Learners at this level can participate confidently in tutorials and seminars and engage with complex academic work.
Curriculum overview for students preparing for university
The curriculum therefore focuses on the advanced skills students need for success in higher education. In reading and use of English, learners work with complex texts and develop the precision, range and control needed to understand sophisticated academic and authentic written material. The C2 exam tests reading, use of English, writing, listening and speaking, with tasks that require deep understanding of meaning, structure and language control.
In writing, the course prepares students to produce mature, well-structured academic English. The C2 Writing paper includes a compulsory essay based on two short input texts, where candidates must summarise and evaluate key points and include their own ideas. This makes the course especially relevant for university preparation, because students practise analysing viewpoints, synthesising source material, building arguments and expressing ideas clearly in formal written English.
In listening, students develop the ability to follow complex spoken English with confidence, including extended explanations, discussions and different viewpoints.
In speaking, they learn to express ideas fluently, evaluate options, defend opinions and participate actively in high-level discussion. These are exactly the kinds of skills students need for seminars, presentations and academic interaction at university.
