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Accredited by the British Council:

Kensington Academy is now accredited by the British Council!

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Latest Newsletter:

Read the latest newsletter to see the 'Star Student of the Month', latest events and pictures!

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Business English:

The Business English course introduces key business concepts and topics and develops practical skills within real business scenarios including meetings, presentations, discussions, telephoning and negotiations.

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Free Conversation Classes for KAE Students:

All our students are welcome to attend the lively conversation class that takes place every Tuesday lunchtime.

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IELTS:

The IELTS course provides students with all they need to succeed in the exam.

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The Book Club:

As reading is a great way to improve your English, we have an interesting selection of books for all levels of language learners. Every Wednesday we encourage you to come and browse through our selection and choose a great book to borrow.

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Cambridge Exams

An internationally recognised qualification is important for many different reasons. Whether you are job-hunting, seeking to improve your career prospects or planning to study at a British university, we have an examination at the right level for you.

University of Cambridge Esol Logo Please look carefully at the information below. If you are unsure which exam is right for you, take our on-line English test , which will help you assess your level, or contact us for more information.

CAMBRIDGE EXAMS:KET :: PET :: FCE :: CAE :: CPE

KET
Description	Key English Test. This is the first level of the Cambridge exams in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). It is suitable for students with a basic understanding of written and spoken English in everyday situations.
KAE Level	Level 2 (Pre-Intermediate)
KAE Site	Notting Hill
Exam Structure	Paper 1: Reading and writing (70 minutes) Paper 2: Listening (30 minutes) Paper 3: Speaking (8-10 minutes per pair of candidates)
Exam Fees	Course Fees
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PET
Description	Preliminary English Test. This is the second level of the Cambridge ESOL Exams. It is suitable for students who can produce written and spoken English at intermediate level.
KAE Level	Level 3 (Intermediate)
KAE Site	Notting Hill
Exam Structure	Paper 1: Reading and writing (90 minutes) Paper 2: Listening (30 minutes) Paper 3: Speaking (10-12 minutes)
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FCE
Description	First Certificate in English. This is the third level of the Cambridge ESOL exams. It is suitable for students at Level 4 (Upper Intermediate) and is widely recognised by employers in commerce and industry.
KAE Level	Level 4 (Upper Intermediate)
KAE Site	Notting Hill
Exam Structure	Paper 1: Reading (1 hour 15 minutes) Paper 2: Writing (1 hour 30 minutes) Paper 3: Use of English (1 hour 15 mins) Paper 4: Listening (45 minutes, approx) Paper 5: Speaking (15 minutes, approx)
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CAE
Description	Certificate in Advanced English. This is the fourth level of the Cambridge ESOL exams. It is suitable for post-First Certificate students wishing to use English for professional purposes.
KAE Level	Level 5 (Advanced)
KAE Site	Notting Hill
Exam Structure	Paper 1: Reading (1 hour 15 minutes) Paper 2: Writing (2 hours) Paper 3: English in Use (1 hour 30 minutes) Paper 4: Listening (45 minutes approx) Paper 5: Speaking (15 minutes)
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CPE
Description	Certificate of Proficiency in English. This is the fifth and highest level of the Cambridge ESOL exams. Students are expected to function effectively in any English language speaking situation. CPE is recognised by UK universities for English entrance requirements.
KAE Level	Level 5/SA (Advanced)
KAE Site	Notting Hill
Exam Structure	Paper 1: Reading (1 hour 30 minutes) Paper 2: Writing (2 hours) Paper 3: Use of English (1 hour 30 mins) Paper 4: Listening (40 minutes approx) Paper 5: Speaking (19 minutes)
Exam Fees	Course Fees
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