Proficiency Certificate: Course and schools at a glance

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Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Are you ready for the English test at a professional level?

Do you speak English fluently and would you like to teach it? Or are you planning to study at an English-speaking university? The Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) gives you the opportunity to do just that! Like all Cambridge University certificates, the Proficiency is recognized and highly valued worldwide. The Proficiency Certificate confirms that the holder's knowledge of English is close to that of a native English speaker.

Many schools offer special preparation courses for the Cambridge Proficiency (CPE) exam so that you don't have to work your way through a textbook all by yourself. The Cambridge Proficiency Certificate exam can be taken at examination centers that have been certified for this purpose. Would you like a little more information before you make your decision? Then take a look at the language guide at www.Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch! Have fun!

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The Profeciency Certificate in English (CPE) is one of the Cambridge language examinations awarded by the University of Cambridge ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Examinations and enjoys a very high reputation worldwide. The CPE is the highest Cambridge exam with a higher status than the highest Business English Certificate, the BEC Higher. The examination for the Profeciency Certificate in English is demanding and is aimed exclusively at non-native speakers of English.
The language test for the Profeciency Certificate in English (CPE) takes around six hours in total. During this time, tests with five different focuses are carried out, all of which are assessed and completed separately. They contribute equally to the final grade. The CPE exam is divided into the following areas:
  • Reading comprehension
  • Listening comprehension
  • Written expression
  • Free speech
  • Vocabulary and structures

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Benedict-Schulen Schweiz
With Benedict you will get ahead, because nothing is more important today than targeted and professional further education. Whether you are interested in the Benedict business school, language or management school or in the fields of IT, medicine or hotel management - the Benedict School is your competent and quality-conscious partner for your professional career.
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International Language School - your language school in the heart of Bern, Basel, Zurich, Aarau and Solothurn! Choose one of ten languages and immerse yourself in the world of language learning. From super-intensive courses to evening and Saturday courses, we are sure to have the right offer for you! In our small groups of max. 6 people, you will benefit from the lessons in a very special way. Private lessons guarantee you maximum flexibility and allow you to set your own individual focus. We offer customized group courses tailored to your field of activity, especially for companies. On request, we can even send a teacher directly to your location. As an Eduqua-certified language school and licensed telc examination center, we guarantee you the highest quality in language learning.

Welcome to the ILS - We look forward to hearing from you! Please feel free to visit us in person at any time.
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As a cantonal vocational school, FREI'S schools train around 1200 apprentices in six medical and two commercial professions.
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Language courses in the heart of Zurich or at your company

professional language center is the professional language school for lessons at all levels. Our competent and flexible language trainers will teach you at our school in the city center or at your workplace. Even if this is outside of Zurich. Our strength lies in language courses that are tailored to your individual needs.

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Migros Club School opens the door to new worlds of language for you

Bonjour, Hello, Buongiorno, Buenos dias! Language connects people, countries and cultures worldwide. At the Club School you have the opportunity to learn one of over 30 languages from scratch or take your language skills to a new level.

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MORE THAN JUST LEARNING ENGLISH

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OSAM is a competence center specializing in certifying and tailor-made training courses in the fields of languages, communication, management and administration.

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