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• English in Action: Surfing

  Type of course English & Sports

  Name of course English in Action: Surfing

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  Overview

  With Lexis schools located in some of Australia’s most iconic surfing destinations, our ‘English in Action – Surfing’ program allows students to combine part-time English study with surfing lessons from the best local instructors. In Noosa, the course is taught by Merrick Davis, a former World Champion Surfer.

  
  

  Students can expect to be able to stand on a board in the first lesson, and rapidly develop their surfing skills from there.

  
  

  Levels offered Any Level

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• General English (Full Time)

  Type of course General English

  Name of course General English (Full Time)

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  Overview

  Gain confidence in everyday use of English

  
  

  Enhance their listening, speaking and conversational skills

  
  

  Extend their knowledge and use of practical grammar structures

  
  

  Enrich their vocabulary and improve their pronunciation

  
  

  Learn practical English in real life settings and an international study environment

  
  

  Choose General English Option classes to adapt their studies to their individual learning objectives

  
  

  General English Options

  
  

  Our General English Options classes are designed to allow students to focus on their own particular learning objectives. Options vary from school to school, and are suitable for various different levels. Amongst the most popular are:

  
  

  Pronunciation

  
  

  English 2.0

  
  

  English through Drama

  
  

  Cooking and Conversation

  
  

  English through Music

  
  

  Social Audit

  
  

  Australian Studies

  
  

  Business English

  
  

  Book Club

  
  

  English for Hospitality

  
  

  Levels offered Elementary to Advanced

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• Cambridge English Advanced (CAE)

  Type of course Cambridge Preparation

  Name of course Cambridge English Advanced (CAE)

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  Overview

  Cambridge CAE is an Upper Intermediate level exam designed to assess a student’s ability to

  
  

  Follow an academic course at university level

  
  

  Communicate effectively at managerial and professional level

  
  

  Participate with confidence in workplace meetings or academic tutorials and seminars

  
  

  Carry out complex and challenging research

  
  

  Express yourself with a high level of fluency

  
  

  React appropriately in different cultural and social situations.

  
  

  Cambridge CAE is backed by the largest research programme of its kind, and as such the exams are regarded as providing the most reliable reflection of your language skills. This has been reflected in Australia recently, with the Department of Immigration accepting CAE results for immigration purposes.

  
  

  Once a student has earned a Cambridge English certificate, they hold one of the most valuable and versatile English qualifications in the world.

  
  

  Why study Cambridge CAE?

  
  

  More than 12,000 employers, universities and colleges, government departments and other organisations around the world rely on Cambridge English language exams.

  
  

  Employers count on CAE for recruitment because the exam features real-life language skills for use in the professional world.

  
  

  Universities and colleges rely on it for admitting students because they know candidates with a CAE certificate already have the academic language skills they need for studying at degree level.

  
  

  Why study CAE at Lexis?

  
  

  Lexis English is Australia’s largest provider of Cambridge programs. Specialist teachers and a cutting edge curriculum combine to assist students in reaching their CAE study goals. Lexis schools offer multiple CAE classes in each session, ensuring students can be placed into an international class ideally suited to their level of English.

  
  

  Levels offered Upper Intermediate

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• Cambridge English First (FCE)

  Type of course Cambridge Preparation

  Name of course Cambridge English First (FCE)

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  Overview

  Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) is an exam for people who need to prove they can use every day written and spoken English at an upper-intermediate level for work or study purposes. The FCE exam uses real-life situations that are especially designed to help you communicate more effectively and learn the language skills you need.

  
  

  FCE at Lexis is a challenging program designed to accelerate student’s English language learning. A blend of intensive English study and specific FCE exam preparation ensures that students go into their exam as prepared as they can be.

  
  

  Why study Cambridge FCE?

  
  

  FCE is a truly international exam, recognised by thousands of industrial, administrative and service-based employers as a qualification in upper-intermediate English

  
  

  It is accepted by a wide range of educational institutions worldwide for further study purposes

  
  

  Companies such as American Express, Agfa-Gevaert GmbH, Siemens and Procter & Gamble all recognise the value of FCE in their overseas offices.

  
  

  Why study FCE at Lexis?

  
  

  Lexis English is Australia’s largest provider of Cambridge programs. Specialist teachers and a cutting edge curriculum combine to assist students in reaching their FCE study goals. A long history of genuinely outstanding results at FCE level makes Lexis a logical choice for this exam course.

  
  

  Levels offered Intermediate

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• Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)

  Type of course Cambridge Preparation

  Name of course Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)

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  Overview

  Cambridge CPE is an examination for advanced speakers of English. It is set at Level C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, and is designed to assess the level of students as being suitable for functioning at an upper-management level in international business meetings, or, from an academic-use viewpoint, as being able to study in an English language medium at postgraduate level.

  
  

  Why study Cambridge CPE?

  
  

  CPE is a truly international exam, recognised by thousands of employers globally as a qualification demonstrating an exceptional level of English

  
  

  Companies such as Hewlett-Packard, Sony, Siemens and Bosch all recognise the value of CPE in their overseas offices.

  
  

  CPE is accepted by a wide range of educational institutions for study purposes.

  
  

  The UK’s Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) now allows students applying to UK universities to gain UCAS Tariff points by achieving certain grades in CPE

  
  

  For the challenge! CPE is a demanding course terminating in one of the world’s most respected English exams

  
  

  Why study CPE at Lexis?

  
  

  Lexis is one of the few schools in Australia that guarantees to run CPE in each Cambridge session. Lexis has never had a student fail the CPE course, and is dedicated to continuing a 100% pass rate at this level.

  
  

  Levels offered Advanced

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• IELTS Test Preparation (IELTS)

  Type of course IELTS Preparation

  Name of course IELTS Test Preparation (IELTS)

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  Overview

  International English Language Testing System is an international standardised test of English language proficiency. It is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, the British Council and IDP Education Pty Ltd. 

  
  

  There are two versions of the IELTS, the Academic Version and the General Training Version.

  
  

  The Academic Version is intended for those who want to enrol in universities and other institutions of higher education. It is also used for professional recognition in fields such as medicine.

  
  

  The General Training Version is intended for those planning to undertake non-academic training or to gain work experience. In Australia, it is also widely used for immigration purposes.

  
  

  IELTS is accepted by most English speaking academic institutions. Along with Cambridge CAE, it is also a requirement for immigration to Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

  
  

  No minimum score is required to pass the IELTS test. An IELTS result or Test Report Form is issued to all candidates with a score from 1 (no knowledge) to 9 (expert user).

  
  

  Why study IELTS at Lexis?

  
  

  Our IELTS exam preparation courses are the perfect way to prepare you for living, working or undertaking further studies in an English-speaking environment. At Lexis, you will;

  
  

  Be taught by a dedicated and experienced IELTS exam preparation teacher

  
  

  Improve your reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, speaking and listening skills

  
  

  Take practice tests using past papers, with detailed answer guides and teacher feedback

  
  

  Improve your general and academic English whilst working towards an internationally recognised qualification

  
  

  Levels offered Intermediate to Upper Intermediate

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