Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) Exam Preparation
Course overview
This four-week course prepares students for Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), the level many universities ask for. There are 21 hours of teaching a week covering all four papers, with time management, question tactics, full mock exams under exam conditions and individual feedback. Courses start on fixed dates and end just before an official exam sitting, and the school helps you register. You should be around B2 level to join. Classes need at least 3 students to run. The school is in Southbourne, Bournemouth, a ten-minute walk from the beach.
Price bands
From £1,695 for 4 weeks (≈ £423.75/week)
| Duration | Total price | ≈ Weekly |
|---|---|---|
| 4 weeks | £1,695 | £423.75 |
Block course · 4–4 weeks
Course details
| Course type | Cambridge Exam Preparation, Exam Preparation |
|---|---|
| Intensity | Intensive (25-30 hours/week) |
| Course levels | Intermediate (B2) → Upper-Intermediate (C1) |
| Start dates |
|
Not sure if this course is the right level?
Take our free English level test and see which courses suit you.
About this school
Southbourne School of English, Bournemouth
Family-run seaside English school in Bournemouth since 1966, offering adult and junior courses with caring homestays, ten minutes from the beach.
A glimpse of the school
More courses at Southbourne School of English
Cambridge B2 First (FCE) Exam Preparation
Four-week, 21-hour-a-week course timed to finish just before an official B2 First exam sitting.
£423.75 / week
£423.75 / week
£1,695
Adjust weeks to update price.
English for Content Creators
Two- or four-week course for young adult creators: podcasting, live streaming, short and long-form video, digital writing. Max 8, B1 minimum.
From £398.75 – £400 per week
£398.75 / week
£1,595
Adjust weeks to update price.
English to Prepare for University
Fixed four-week pre-sessional course: 15 hours of General English plus 6 hours of academic skills a week. Max 10 students, B1 minimum.
£398.75 / week
£398.75 / week
£1,595
Adjust weeks to update price.
More Cambridge Exam Preparation courses
Cambridge Exam Preparation Morning Full-immersion 29
Strengthen all core English skills with focused practice designed to improve performance and readiness for Cambridge exams.
From £245 – £450 per week
Contact us
Pending
Adjust weeks to update price.
Cambridge Proficiency Exam Preparation (Evening)
Prepare for Cambridge C2 Proficiency with evening classes that build expert communication skills and lead to a lifelong qualification.
From £586 for 10 weeks (≈ £59/week) (10-week block)
Block course · 10–10 weeks
Contact us
Pending
Fixed 10-week course. Weeks cannot be changed.
Cambridge First Exam Preparation (Evening)
Prepare for the Cambridge B2 First exam with evening classes that build confident communication and a lifelong qualification.
From £586 for 10 weeks (≈ £59/week) (10-week block)
Block course · 10–10 weeks
Contact us
Pending
Fixed 10-week course. Weeks cannot be changed.
