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Below
are the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) from our enquirers. If
you have a question that is not answered here, please use our Enquiry Form to get more information.
How can I find a CEFL Centre near my house?
Go to our website at www.cambridgeforlife.org
and click on Centre Near You to get the location map and full contact
details of your nearest centre.
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What is tested in the Placement Test and do I
have to pay for it?
The
Placement Test is a language assessment service for individuals and
organisations to determine the English language skills of the
individuals or employees, job applicants or trainees in a way which is
relevant to their work or level of proficiency.
The
test covers reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary, with
optional assessment in speaking and writing. The test results will
enable the centre to place the student at an appropriate level for
optimum benefit.
A payment
of RM50 will be required, of which RM25 will be used as fee for
placement test and the balance of RM25 will be used as part payment of
the total course fee.
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My child’s English is very weak. Do you think she
can follow the course?
The
Cambridge ESOL courses can be taken by anyone whose first language is
not English and are suitable for learners of all nationalities and of
almost any age. Cambridge English For Life offers specifically tailored
courses that prepare students for all the Cambridge English
examinations.
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Do you also conduct the Cambridge ESOL exams
besides the preparation courses?
Yes, we do. CEFL is
an Authorised Centre for the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
and is the only Cambridge ESOL Examinations Authorised Centre in
Malaysia which has ‘Cambridge’ in its company name. The
Cambridge ESOL Centre Exams Manager who is based at CEFL Headquarters
in Merchant Square, Tropicana, near Kuala Lumpur, supervises all
Authorised Cambridge ESOL Subcentres under CEFL as well as Cambridge
ESOL exam candidates from supplier institutions of learning.
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Are
the Cambridge ESOL exams meant for only people who wish to further
their studies and are only recognised for university entrance?
The
range of Cambridge ESOL examinations includes specialist examinations
in Business English, English for Academic Purposes as well as tests for
young learners and a suite of certificates and diploma for language
teachers.
The Cambridge
ESOL examinations are known all over the world and are recognised by
universities, employers and national education authorities in many
countries.
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Are
the certificates recognised by overseas universities as English
language requirement for entrance, or would I still need to sit for
either TOEFL of IELTS?
Universities
in Britain, North America and throughout the world accept the
certificates awarded to successful candidates at CAE and CPE levels as
evidence of an adequate standard of English for admission to
undergraduate and post graduate degree courses. Furthermore, both IELTS
and TOEFL qualifications have a validity period of two years whereas
the Cambridge English certificates are valid for life.
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I want to register my five-year-old son for a
good English foundation course.
Our
Cambridge Junior English (JE) course, available at two levels, is
specifically designed for preschoolers. We firmly believe in
encouraging children to learn correct forms of English from an early
age as this will give them a thorough grounding and a strong foundation
for their future studies.
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I
am sending my daughter to a Chinese school next year. Realising that
she may not be exposed to sufficient English language in her primary
one, I would like her to attend also an international English course.
The
Cambridge Young Learners English (YLE) courses are designed for
children aged 7 to 12 years. The focus of language learning is on
acquiring all four communication skills – Reading, Writing,
Listening and Speaking, which are taught at each level. The courses
culminate in a series of accessible and highly motivating tests –
the Cambridge Young Learners English Tests, which are recognised
internationally.
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I am actually 30 years old and working as a
nurse. I want to start at the basic level. Which course is suitable for
me?
The
Cambridge Key English Test (KET) is the first level of the Cambridge
ESOL Main Suite of examinations and offers learners a basic
qualification in English, which serves as an ideal pathway to higher
qualifications.
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I need an English course that can help me further
my studies overseas.
The
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) is designed to offer a
high-level qualification to individuals who wish to use English for
professional or study purposes. Apart from widespread corporate
recognition, CAE is also accepted by a majority of educational
institutions and universities in Britain, Australasia, North America
and around the world as fulfilling their English language entrance
requirements.
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I would like to enquire about your Business
English Certificates course.
Available
at three levels − Preliminary, Vantage and Higher, BEC is ideal
for learners preparing for a career in business who may wish to obtain
the Cambridge ESOL examination qualification, or for those already
working who want to improve their English communication skills and job
prospects.
Each course
level addresses all four language skills − reading, writing,
speaking and listening − and takes 40 weeks (normally weekly
classes of two hours each on weekday evenings or weekends).
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I have difficulties with my spoken and written
English. Do you have a course that can fit in with my busy work
schedule?
The
Business English Communications Skills programme is suitable for adult
learners who wish to improve their English language communication
skills. The HRDF-claimable programme begins with a diagnostic
assessment of learners’ existing knowledge, command as well as
business language usage.
It
is designed to help participants develop and refine their language
knowledge and skills for various situations requiring effective written
and spoken communication. There are 40 lessons of 1½ hours each,
conducted twice a week, and it takes 20 weeks (2 terms) to complete the
whole programme.
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Please help me. I am too embarrassed to speak to
others because of my poor English.
The
Conversational English course provides learners with opportunities to
practise listening, speaking, reading and writing skills as well as
vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. Available at two levels, with
each level being taught over 20 weeks, the course is designed to help
learners develop oral fluency, grammatical accuracy as well as
knowledge of vocabulary, language forms and functions that will allow
them to communicate effectively in everyday English.
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Do you provide any certificate for
non-examination English courses attended by working adults?
Adult learners who have successfully
completed a non-examination course will each receive a Certificate of
Completion.
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I am interested in sending my kids for English
courses during the school holidays.
Some
of our CEFL Centres are running holiday programmes such as Speech and
Drama, available at 3 levels for learners aged 4 − 12 years, and
Intensive English Programme(IEP), available at 2 levels to prepare
learners for higher academic studies and professional work in English.
The IEP course is flexible, offering learners a choice of modules and
course duration.
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How different are your Speech and Drama classes
from others?
Our
Speech and Drama lessons are theme-based. Together with the teacher,
the students explore a variety of readings, poems, scripts and
conversations in an energetic and engaging environment, which allows
them to enhance their communication skills through guided group
discussions, poetry recitations, reading aloud, choral reading,
storytelling, miming and character dramatisation.
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I am a teacher who is interested in taking an
English course.
Considering
your teaching background, you might be interested in enrolling for our
Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and Trainers programme to
upgrade your teaching skills and knowledge and advance professionally
in your teaching career. Cambridge Education For Life is a Cambridge
International Centre for the University of Cambridge International
Examinations (CIE) that awards the CIDTT qualification.
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I
am looking for day care for my child. Can I visit your character and
life skills development centre to find out more about the class
activities?
Our
Cambridge Children’s House centres is designed to provide
well-illuminated, active and passive character development activity
areas that accommodate a range of play and organised learning, such as
language and literacy, interpersonal skills development as well as
effective communication.
For
before and after school care, children from 4 to 12 years of age are
given homework guidance, dedicated time for rest and play, nutritious
snacks as well as cooked meals.
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Please send me more information on the curriculum
for your Cambridge Kids programme.
The
primary focus of the Cambridge Kids programme is early childhood
education, and it covers all the subjects prescribed by the Ministry of
Education. In addition, the Humanities introduce children aged 3 to 6
years to History & Geography, Art & Craft, Music &
Movement, Practical Life and Sensorial Development. The Cambridge
Kids’ method of active learning makes learning both achievable
and enjoyable.
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My child goes to a Chinese school. His
maths is good but not his English. Maybe he should do Maths in English
later.
Different
children have different learning styles and pace. Being able to do one
subject does not mean it is ‘okay’ to delay their progress.
We must always strike a balance between understanding of concepts and
the mastery of basic skills so that children are able to acquire the
language skills needed in real-life situations to describe or explain
and provide reasoning for their answers or views clearly.
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