​Cambridge Exam Preparation Course | ESOL Cambridge

Course modules

Depending on assessment the following certificate courses are available:
PET B1 Preliminary Exam
or
FCE B2 First Exam
ESOL Cambridge

Applications now for September 2026.

Click HERE to apply for Balbriggan

  • Please note: All applicants are assessed and placed on a course suitable for their learning needs.

COURSE INFORMATION

The aim of this course is to prepare learners for a Cambridge exam at B1 or B2 level. The course lasts 33 weeks from September until the end of May and the exams take place at the beginning of June.

PROGRESSION

After students pass their Cambridge exam they will receive the internationally recognised Cambridge certificate stating the level of their English language skills. This will enable them to apply for higher level courses or jobs which require such a certificate from people whose first language is not English.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should have a good command of conversational and written English. They are assessed prior to placement on this course.

CERTIFICATION

B1 Preliminary Cambridge Certificate For more information click HERE

OR

B2 First Cambridge Certificate For more information click HERE

ATTENDANCE

This course will be:

Part Time (twice a week) – morning or evening

ELIGIBILITY

This course is funded under BTEI funding. In order to be eligible for free classes, applicants must be:

· An Early School leaver, and/or

· In receipt of a Social Welfare Payment, and/or

· A holder of a GP or Medical Card, and/or

· Signing up for credits.

LOCATION

This course takes place in Balbriggan.