Certificate courses

Certificate courses consist predominantly of a maximum of 8 people. The 18 levels leading up to the certificate course allows each student to join at his/her personal level. From then on, working at an appropriate intensity, they can be brought up to the required certificate course start level. This ensures that the class is at a common level of English proficiency.

Certificate classes consist of maximum 8 people.
THE CAMBRIDGE INSTITUTE prepares you for all internationally approved certificates.

Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE)

The Cambridge First Certificate (FCE B2) is the most widely-known English examination in the world. The Certificate is proof of the holder’s above average ability in English. It is respected and recognised by commerce and industry. Best-known certificate in Europe.

Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)

The Certificate in Advanced English (CAE C1) is an examination which offers a high-level qualification in the language to those wishing to use English for business or study purposes. CAE is also designed to encourage the development of the skills required by students progressing towards CPE (Proficiency), with the emphasis very much on real-world, practical tasks. It is recognised by many university faculties and other educational institutions as meeting their entrance requirement.

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

The Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE C2) demands the highest level of language competence of the Cambridge series of examinations for non mother-tongue speakers and is recognised by all international academic institutions. It is accepted as meeting the English standard entrance requirement by the majority of British universities.

Business English Certificate (BEC vantage und BEC higher)

The Business English Certificate ‘Vantage’ (BEC vantage B2) offers a practical examination in business-oriented topics. It is suitable for people who already use English in their profession or for those who are preparing themselves for such a profession and therefore wish to optimise their communication skills. The target level corresponds to the First Certificate in English.

The Business English Certificate ‘Higher’ (BEC higher C1) offers a practical examination in business-oriented topics. It is suitable for people who already use English in their profession or for those who are preparing themselves for such a profession and therefore wish to optimise their communication skills. The target level corresponds to the Certificate in Advanced English.

International Certificate in Financial English (ICFE)

Cambridge ICFE is set at Levels B2—C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This certificate can be used as proof of the ability in English necessary to work in an international finance context or to follow a course of accountancy or finance study at university level.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Educational institutions, along with employers and government immigration agencies, require proof of English language skills as part of their recruitment or admittance procedures. Increasingly, these organisations are using IELTS.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

The TOEFL test is a widely accepted English-language test. Educational institutions require proof of English language skills as part of their recruitment or admittance procedures. 


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