There will be no classes on 11 March (Fasnacht) and 22 April 2019 (Easter Monday).
Course materials
- Cambridge English Proficiency Masterclass, Student's Book; Oxford University Press 2012; ISBN: 978-0-19-470524-0
- Cambridge English Proficiency Masterclass, Answer Key Booklet (provided by the lecturer as a PDF); Oxford University Press 2012; ISBN: 978-0-19-470521-9
Further details will be found in the course confirmation. Please do not acquire the course materials before then.
Requirements
Requirements for acquisition of credit points
Starter and Booster course
You can be awarded credit points for this course if you complete the follow-up module (Booster) and pass the requirements for both courses.
In order to receive credit points, candidates will:
- not be absent more than twice in each of the two modules,
- submit four satisfactory written assignments with a minimum of 3 on the Cambridge band scale in each of the two modules (if an assignment is unsatisfactory, it may be resubmitted once),
- pass the internal exam set by the Language Center at the end of the Booster course.
External exams:
For dates and other details on the external examinations, please consult the Cambridge English Language Assessment website as well as the website of the examinations office where you wish to take the exam. In the case of Basel, this is Cambridge English Basel.
Please note:
There must not be more than two semesters between Starter and Booster courses.
Homework
± 120 minutes / week
Certificate of attendance
In order to receive a certificate of attendance (available on request) for this course, you are not allowed to be absent more than maximum two times.
Placement test
This course requires either an obligatory computer placement test or completion of a preceding course. If you have not attended a preceding course, a computer placement test has to be taken prior to registration.
Additionally, all prospective Cambridge preparation course participants are required to submit a writing sample. You will receive further instructions upon registering for the course.
Oral placement interviews are required for all participants. You will receive further information upon registering for the course.
Replacement date
The supplementary replacement date for lessons that might not take place is: 18.05.2019 from 10:00 - 16:00.