English as a Second Language (ESL)

Cambridge B2 First Exam Preparation (FCE)

VanWest College Cambridge B2 First Exam Preparation

Cambridge B2 First Exam Preparation

This course helps intermediate to upper-intermediate learners prepare for the Cambridge B2 First (FCE) Exam. It covers all exam sections, emphasizes grammar and vocabulary, and includes mock exams and workshops for personalized feedback and support.

RECOMMENDED FOR intermediate to upper-intermediate English learners preparing for the Cambridge B2 First (FCE) Exam

Course Details

  • offered location: Vancouver
  • start dates: Every Monday
    If Monday is a holiday, Tuesday is the start date.
  • length: 8 weeks
  • class: 25 / 30 Lessons per week
  • english requirement: Completion of VanWest Level 6 (CEFR: B1+)

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees Per Week
Weeks Monday – Friday Digital Material Fee
Per Week
30 Lessons
08:30 – 14:45
25 Lessons
08:30 – 13:50
20 Lessons
08:30 – 12:00
2 – 11 $450 $420 $390 $20
12 – 23 $445 $415 $385
24 – 43 $435 $405 $375
44+ $415 $385 $355

Schedule

Monday – Friday
Class Time 20 Lessons per Week (Core English)
Core English 08:30 – 10:10 CAMBRIDGE B2 FIRST EXAM PREPARATION
10:20 – 12:00
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
Class Time 25 & 30 Lessons per Week (Elective)
Elective A 13:00 – 13:50 VanExpress IELTS Preparation (VIP) * 30 lessons only
Business Communication / Canadian English and Culture
English for Flight Attendants / English for Customer Relations / English for Social Media
High School Preparation * Kelowna only / English & Volunteer Experience * Kelowna only
Communication / Speaking / Listening / Writing / Grammar / Pronunciation and More!
Elective B 13:55 – 14:45
Tutoring A 14:50 – 15:45 One-to-One Lesson (Monday – Thursday, Optional)
55 minutes per lesson
Tutoring B 15:50 – 16:45 One-to-One Lesson (Monday – Thursday, Optional)
55 minutes per lesson

– The schedule and course availability is subject to change without notice.

– Level progression is dependent on a number of considerations including weekly writing and speaking tasks, listening and reading tests, attitude, attendance, and completion of outside classroom course work. To progress to a new level, students must achieve an overall score of 75% or better.

A Cambridge B2 First Qualification

A Cambridge B2 First qualification shows that you can:

  • Communicate effectively face-to-face, expressing opinions and presenting arguments
  • Follow the news
  • Write clear, detailed English, expressing opinions and explaining the advantages and disadvantages of different points of view
  • Write letters, reports, stories and lots of other types of text

Why Choose Cambridge B2 First Exam

Reasons to choose Cambridge B2 First Exam:

  • Accepted for entry to foundation / pathway / pre-sessional course in English-speaking countries
  • Accepted for entry to undergraduate programmes taught in the medium of English in non-English-speaking countries

Key Facts about the Exam

  • CEFR level: B2
  • Scale Score: 160 – 179
  • Test Format: Digital or paper-based
  • No. of Papers: 4
  • Exam length: About 3.5 hours
  • Intensive review of key grammar structures and B2-level vocabulary
  • Simulate the real test experience and track progress by taking weekly mock exams
  • Small class sizes ensure personalized attention and support

Course Details

Offered Location
Vancouver

Start Dates
Every Monday
If Monday is a holiday, Tuesday is the start date.

Length
8 weeks

English Requirement
Completion of VanWest Level 6 (CEFR: B1+)


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PTIB Approval

Our English as Second Language (ESL) program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, and offered in Vancouver (DLI:O19283891072) and Kelowna (DLI:O19395299852).

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