Exams

Bede's offers a number of intensive exams courses to allow students to obtain a professional qualification to certify their English level in preparation for future academic study or for their future career.

All exam courses include dedicated exam preparation instead of regular English lessons and students sit the exam during their Bede's course, usually in the last week.

Intensive exam courses include :

Cambridge B1 (Dicker)
Cambridge B2 (Dicker & Lancing)
Cambridge C1 (Lancing & Brighton - English for the Future)
IELTS exam (Brighton - Pathways to Higher Education).
Trinity Stars (Eastbourne)
Trinity GESE speaking exam (Eastbourne, Windlesham & Dicker)

Trinity GESE

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Trinity Stars

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Cambridge B1 Preliminary

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Cambridge B2 First

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Cambridge C1 Advanced

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IELTS

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Trinity GESE

The Trinity GESE exams are focused on equipping people who want to develop their commnicative English speaking and listening skills for use in the real world.

The exams allow the students to discuss their interests and opinions which help motivate and build their confidence in using the language. The exam usually consists of a one-to-one, face-to-face assessment lasting from 5 - 25 minutes depending on the grade.

9 different levels are available (from complete beginners to advanced)
Available at Eastbourne, Windlesham & Dicker
Minimum course is 2 weeks
Dedicated Exam Preparation (total minimum 5 hours) instead of the Storytime, Enrichment or Explorations lessons
Exam is taken at one of Bede's centres
Exam dates Fri 21 July 2023 and Fri 04 August 2023
Preparation & Exam Fee: £195
Fee includes exam enrolment fee, preparation and certificate

Trinity Stars

The Trinity Stars Young Performers in English award is designed to encourage teaching and learning English Language through Drama, Music & Performance. These awards show how performance related activities support learning, motivate children and build their confidence in communication skills.

Levels Available: A1 - A2
Available at Eastbourne
The final performance takes place at Eastbourne Centre
Students can enrol on a 2 week course
Dedicated Exam Preparation instead of Explorations
Exam taken on Friday 11 August 2023 at Eastbourne Centre
Preparation & Exam Fee £195
Fee includes: Exam enrolment fee, preparation, performance, medal & certificate

Cambridge B1 Preliminary

The Cambridge B1 Preliminary is a qualification that shows a student can deal with everyday written and spoken English at an Intermediate level.

This qualification shows that a student can; read simple textbooks and articles in English, write letters and emails on everyday subjects, tale meeting notes and show awareness of opinions and mood in spoken and written English.

The exam is usually split in to four categories (Reading - 45 minutes, Writing - 45 minutes, Listening - 30 minutes, Spekaing - 12-17 minutes per pair of candidates)

Students must have an Intermediate level (B1) before the course starts
Students' level will be checked before an exam place is confirmed
Available at Dicker
Dedicated Exam Preparation instead of English Skills and Enrichment lessons
Exam taken on Fri 21 July 2023 at Dicker centre or at a local external exam centre
Preparation & Exam Fee for 2 Weeks: £375
Preparation & Exam Fee for 2 Weeks: £445
Fee includes exam enrolment fee, preparation and certificate

Cambridge B2 First

The Cambridge B2 First is a qualification that shows a student is becoming skilled in English. It confirms that a student can use English at an Upper Intermediate level for study and in the world of work.

The exam is usually split into four categories; Reading and Use of English - 75 minutes, Writing - 80 minutes, Listening - 40 minutes, Speaking - 14 minutes)

Students must have an Upper Intermediate level (B2) before the course starts
Students' level will be checked before an exam place is confirmed
Available at Dicker & Lancing
Dedicated Exam Preparation instead of English Skills and Enrichment lessons
Exam taken on Thurs 27 July 2023 at Dicker centre or at a local external exam centre
2 Week Preparation & Exam Fee: £395
3 Week Preparation & Exam Fee: £475
Fee includes exam enrolment fee, preparation and certificate

Cambridge C1 Advanced

The Cambridge C1 Advanced is a qualification that is globally accepted as proof of high achievement. It provides high level English skills for academic and professional success and enables learners to make the most out of studying, living and working in English-speaking countries.

The exam is usually split in to four categories; Reading and Use of English - 90 minutes, Writing - 90 minutes, Listening - 40 minutes, Speaking - 15 minutes)

The Speaking test is taken face-to-face, with teo candidates and two examiners.

Students must have an Advanced level (C1) before the course starts
Students' level will be checked before an exam place is confirmed
Available at Lancing & Brighton (English for the future)
Dedicated Exam Preparation instead of English Skills and Enrichment lessons
Exam taken on Fri 28 July 2023 at Dicker centre or at a local external exam centre
2 Weeks Preparation & Exam Fee £395
3 Weeks Preparation & Exam Fee £475
Fee includes exam enrolment fee, preparation and certificate

IELTS

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

The IELTS qualification is widely accepted by professional registration bodies, educational institutes and government immigration agencies as proof of English language skills.

Students must have an Intermediate level (B1) before the course starts
Available at Brighton
IELTS preparation is a 2-week course
IELTS students should stay 1 extra night (no extra charge) and depart on Sunday
Exam is taken at an external testing venue in Brighton
Exam dates: 22 July 2023 or 5 August 2023
2 weeks £445
Fee includes exam enrolment fee, preparation and certificate