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Cambridge English (B2 First & C1 Advanced) Exam Preparation in San Diego, California

Average 8 Students per Class. Very Strong Focus on Speaking Skills!

The CISL Cambridge English Exam Preparation Courses prepare students to take Cambridge English exams to receive certificates verifying their English proficiency. Over 20,000 universities, employers, and governments accept Cambridge English exams around the world. CISL offers preparation courses for the Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE) and C1 Advanced (CAE) in San Diego. CISL students can take the official FCE and CAE exams at the end of the courses. New for 2025: The FCE and CAE Preparation Courses are offered in 4, 7, and 11‐week sessions!

CISL San Diego is an authorized Cambridge English exam centre, and several members of the CISL staff are trained speaking examiners.

Course Description

The goal of the Cambridge English Course is to help students use English with accuracy and confidence. Students improve their general English language skills and, just as importantly, they learn how to be better communicators, how to use English in different situations, how to interact with people from different cultures, and how to be better language learners.

B2 First (FCE) Course Description

The goal of the B2 First (FCE) Preparation Course is to prepare students to take the Cambridge English Exam: B2 First Examination (FCE) and receive the official  B2‐level certificate by helping students improve their English proficiency to the B2‐level as well as equipping students with effective test‐taking strategies.

FCE Course Objectives
  • Language Skills: improve skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
  • Language Control: learn, practice, and review English grammar, pronunciation, word forms, and vocabulary.
  • Test Taking: identify and understand different question types, learn tips for handling each section of the test, take practice tests to build familiarity with the test and track progress.
FCE Course Key Features
  • Comprehensive Resources: students receive an in‐depth textbook with explanations, practice questions, and other tools that they can use to supplement their classwork.
  • Student Assessment: students are frequently assessed and receive reports on their progress.
  • Practice Tests: students take practice tests to build familiarity with the test and track their progress.
  • Teacher Feedback: students receive frequent feedback from their instructors.
  • Small Classes: the average class size in the course is 8 students, so students get a lot of personal attention and feel comfortable in a small group. Learn more about the benefits of our small classes.

Students who enroll in the Cambridge English Course can also enroll in


    B2 First (FCE) Exam Preparation
    Levels B1 to B2
    Average # of students per class 8
    Lessons per week 20
    Schedule morning classes Monday ‐ Friday
    Start dates March 24, September 8 11‐week course
    April 21, October 6 7-week course
    May 12, October 27 4‐week course
    Course length 4 , 7, & 11 weeks
    Language focus B2 First (FCE), General English
    B2 First (FCE) INTENSIVE EXAM PREPARATION
    Levels B1 to B2
    Average # of students per class 8
    Lessons per week 28
    Schedule morning classes Monday ‐ Friday + afternoon classes Monday – Thursday
    Start dates March 24, Septeber 8 11‐week course
    April 21, October 6 7‐week course
    May 12, October 27 4‐week course
    Course length 4, 7, & 11 weeks
    Language focus B2 First (FCE), General English

    C1 CAE Course Description

    The goal of the C1 Advanced (CAE) Preparation Course is to prepare students to take the Cambridge English: C1 Advanced Examination (CAE) and receive the official C1‐level certificate by helping students improve their English proficiency to the C1‐level as well as equipping students with effective test‐taking strategies.

    CAE Course Objectives
    • Language Skills: improve skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
    • Language Control: learn, practice, and review English grammar, pronunciation, word forms, and vocabulary.
    • Test Taking: identify and understand different question types, learn tips for handling each section of the test, take practice tests to build familiarity with the test and track progress.
    CAE Course Key Features
    • Comprehensive Resources: students receive an in‐depth textbook with explanations, practice questions, and other tools that they can use to supplement their classwork.
    • Student Assessment: students are frequently assessed and receive reports on their progress.
    • Practice Tests: students take practice tests to build familiarity with the test and track their progress.
    • Teacher Feedback: students receive frequent feedback from their instructors.
    • Small Classes: the average class size in the course is 8 students, so students get a lot of personal attention and feel comfortable in a small group. Learn more about the benefits of our small classes.

    Students who enroll in the Cambridge English Course can also enroll in


      C1 Advanced (CAE) Exam Preparation
      Levels B2+ to C1
      Average # of students per class 8
      Lessons per week 20
      Schedule morning classes
      Start dates March 17, September 8 11‐week course
      April 14, October 6 7-week course
      May 5, October 27 4‐week course
      Course length 4, 7, & 11 weeks
      Language focus  C1 Advanced (CAE), General English

      Note: Students taking any 20‐lesson per week course and who are requesting an I‐20 for a student visa will also need to take either an Afternoon Elective or attend a 1.5 hour Study Hall session each week in order to meet the 18‐hour per week minimum requirement for the student visa. One lesson = 50 minutes. For more information about U.S. visas, please read the information here or contact us directly using the online inquiry form.