Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Cambridge ESOL Exams?
Can I prepare for the FCE and CAE at your school?
Can I write the FCE and CAE at your school?
What is the deadline for registering for the FCE and CAE?
Where can I get the course outline and syllabus?
Will materials be provided for me?
Can I purchase the course book?
Is there a minimum level requirement to enrol in the course?
Can I still enrol in the Preparation Course if I do not meet the minimum level requirement?
Will I receive a certificate?

What are the Cambridge ESOL Exams?

For full details and up-to-date information on FCE and CAE, please visit: http://www.cambridgeesol.org/index.html
Can I prepare for the FCE and CAE at your school?

Yes. We offer 10 week preparation courses for both the CAE and the FCE. For session dates, prices and additional information, please visit us at: http://www.sol-group.net/languagecourses/fce.php
Can I write the FCE and CAE at your school?

Yes. International House Toronto is a Cambridge recognized testing centre. Please note that we must have a minimum of 6 candidates registered for the exam in order to administer the exam at IH Toronto. Sessions that run with less than six candidates will be scheduled to write the exam at another centre in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
What is the deadline for registering for the FCE and CAE?

In order to run a session, we must receive all registrations no later than 2 weeks prior to the course start date.
Where can I get the course outline and syllabus?

All students will receive both a course outline and syllabus on their first day of class.
Will materials be provided for me?

Yes. Your Administration, Exam and Material fee includes the use of the course book (in class only), all course handouts, mock exams and the official FCE or CAE exam.
Can I purchase the course book?

Yes. Gently used course books are available for sale to students at a discounted rate or at the regular retail rate for new books.
Is there a minimum level requirement to enrol in the course?

Yes. We highly recommend that students score a minimum level 6 on our online test for the FCE course and a level 7 for the CAE. To take the our free online level test, please visit us at: http://www.sol-group.net/test/
Can I still enrol in the Preparation Course if I do not meet the minimum level requirement?

Yes. However, please note that our minimum start level recommendation is 6 for FCE and 7 for CAE. Students starting at a lower level may not achieve their desired score on the exam. We encourage you to register for our general English language programs, prior to the Cambridge ESOL course start date, until the recommended level is achieved.
Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Once you have completed the preparation course, you will be awarded the Sol Schools International House certificate. Candidates who are successful in passing the exam will also receive a certificate from Cambridge 8-12 weeks after the exam date. There is a *$25 certificate mailing fee for candidates who choose to have their certificate mailed via regular Canada Post mail.