Exam Preparation Courses

Our Exam Preparation Courses are widely recognised by universities and employers worldwide and when emigrating to English-speaking countries. These courses are highly intensive and help you prepare for your important exam.

Classroom - Good Hope Studies

Pass Rate

High

Small Classes

10 (Cambridge), 14 (IELTS)

Lesson Duration

50 minutes

IELTS

30 lessons/week
4 - 8 weeks

Participants join a General English course in the morning and participate in an exclusive IELTS Exam Preparation course during afternoon hours (except Fridays). Our professionally trained teachers ensure the best possible preparation for the exam.
Good Hope Studies is an IELTS registration and payment centre. Exams take place once a month at the IELTS exam centre in Cape Town. Please note there are specific starting dates (see price list).

Newlands: Pre-intermediate to Proficiency City Centre: Pre-intermediate to Proficiency
Newlands: Available City Centre: Available
Newlands: Maximum 10 students per class City Centre: Maximum 14 students per class

Timetable

IELTSMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
09:00 - 10:40General EnglishGeneral EnglishGeneral EnglishGeneral EnglishGeneral English
10:40 - 11:00BreakBreakBreakBreakBreak
11:00 - 12:40General EnglishGeneral EnglishGeneral EnglishGeneral EnglishGeneral English
12:40 - 13:30BreakBreakBreakBreak-
13:30 - 14:20IELTSIELTSIELTSIELTS-
14:20 - 14:30BreakBreakBreakBreak-
14:30 - 15:45IELTSIELTSIELTSIELTS-

Course content

You can expect to:

  • learn how to use your English skills in an academic environment
  • be very well prepared for the three-hour test
  • be assessed in listening, reading and writing
  • participate in the speaking test, which takes place face to face
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Cambridge B2 First (FCE)

9 or 10 weeks
25 lessons/week

Students of this course need to have a strong Intermediate or Upper Intermediate level (B1+/B2). All applicants are required to complete a Cambridge entry test. Please note that the course has specific start dates (see price list). Participants are required to do homework and self-study in the afternoons. Exams can be written in Cape Town, possibly in the last week of the course. Good Hope Studies assists with the exam registration.

Newlands: Intermediate to Proficiency City Centre: Not available
Newlands: Available City Centre: Not available
Newlands: Maximum 10 students per class City Centre: Not available

Timetable

Cambridge B2 First (FCE)MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
09:00 - 10:40CambridgeCambridgeCambridgeCambridgeCambridge
10:40 - 11:00BreakBreakBreakBreakBreak
11:00 - 12:40CambridgeCambridgeCambridgeCambridgeCambridge
12:40 - 13:30BreakBreakBreakBreak-
13:30 - 14:35CambridgeCambridgeCambridgeCambridge-

Course content

You can expect to:

  • participate in at least 80% of the course
  • get personal attention from professional teachers
  • invest a lot of time in self-study and homework after class
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Cambridge Intensive B2 First (FCE)

4 weeks
30 lessons/week

This course is for students with a strong Intermediate or Upper Intermediate level (B1+/B2). All applicants are required to complete a Cambridge entry test. Please note that the course has specific start dates (see price list). Due to its short duration, it is very intensive. Participants are required to do homework and self-study in the afternoons. Exams can be written in Cape Town, possibly in the last week of the course. Good Hope Studies assists with the exam registration.

Newlands: Intermediate to Proficiency City Centre: Not available
Newlands: Available City Centre: Not available
Newlands: Maximum 10 students per class City Centre: Not available

Timetable

Cambridge Intensive B2 First (FCE)MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
09:00 - 10:40CambridgeCambridgeCambridgeCambridgeCambridge
10:40 - 11:00BreakBreakBreakBreakBreak
11:00 - 12:40CambridgeCambridgeCambridgeCambridgeCambridge
12:40 - 13:30BreakBreakBreakBreak-
13:30 - 15:45CambridgeCambridgeCambridgeCambridge-

Course content

You can expect to:

  • participate in at least 80% of the course
  • get personal attention from professional teachers
  • invest a lot of time in self-study and homework after class
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Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE)

9 or 10 weeks
25 lessons/week

This course is for students with a strong Upper Intermediate to Advanced level (B2+/C1). All applicants are required to complete a Cambridge entry test. Please note the specific start dates (see price list). The course runs Monday through Friday mornings with free afternoons that will be needed to do homework and self-study. Exams can be written in Cape Town, possibly in the last week of the course. Good Hope Studies assists with the exam registration.

Newlands: Upper-intermediate to Advanced City Centre: Not available
Newlands: Available City Centre: Not available
Newlands: Maximum 10 students per class City Centre: Not available

Timetable

Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE)MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
09:00 - 10:40CambridgeCambridgeCambridgeCambridgeCambridge
10:40 - 11:00BreakBreakBreakBreakBreak
11:00 - 12:40CambridgeCambridgeCambridgeCambridgeCambridge
12:40 - 13:30BreakBreakBreakBreak-
13:30 - 14:35CambridgeCambridgeCambridgeCambridge-

Course content

You can expect to:

  • participate in at least 80% of the course
  • get personal attention from professional teachers
  • invest a lot of time in self-study and homework after class
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Cambridge Intensive C1 Advanced (CAE)

4 weeks
30 lessons/week

This course is for students with a strong Upper Intermediate to Advanced level (B2+/C1). All applicants are required to complete a Cambridge entry test. Please note the specific start dates (see price list). Students study all day Monday through Thursday, and Friday mornings; Friday afternoons are free. Participants are required to do homework and self-study in their free time. Exams can be written in Cape Town, possibly in the last week of the course. Good Hope Studies assists with the exam registration.

Newlands: Upper-intermediate to Advanced City Centre: Not available
Newlands: Available City Centre: Not available
Newlands: Maximum 10 students per class City Centre: Not available

Timetable

Cambridge Intensive C1 Advanced (CAE)MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
09:00 - 10:40CambridgeCambridgeCambridgeCambridgeCambridge
10:40 - 11:00BreakBreakBreakBreakBreak
11:00 - 12:40CambridgeCambridgeCambridgeCambridgeCambridge
12:40 - 13:30BreakBreakBreakBreak-
13:30 - 15:45CambridgeCambridgeCambridgeCambridge-

Course content

You can expect to:

  • participate in at least 80% of the course
  • get personal attention from professional teachers
  • invest a lot of time in self-study and homework after class
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Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE)

9 or 10 weeks
25 lessons/week

Only students with a strong Advanced or Proficiency level (C1+/C2) are able to participate in this course. All applicants are required to complete a Cambridge entry test. This Cambridge Exam Preparation course has specific start dates (see price list). Participants are required to do homework and self-study in the afternoons. Exams can be written in Cape Town, possibly in the last week of the course. Good Hope Studies assists with the exam registration.

Newlands: Advanced to Proficiency City Centre: Not available
Newlands: Available City Centre: Not available
Newlands: Maximum 10 students per class City Centre: Not available

Timetable

Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE)MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
09:00 - 10:40CambridgeCambridgeCambridgeCambridgeCambridge
10:40 - 11:00BreakBreakBreakBreakBreak
11:00 - 12:40CambridgeCambridgeCambridgeCambridgeCambridge
12:40 - 13:30BreakBreakBreakBreak-
13:30 - 14:35CambridgeCambridgeCambridgeCambridge-

Course content

You can expect to:

  • participate in at least 80% of the course
  • get personal attention from professional teachers
  • invest a lot of time in self-study and homework after class
Book now