How do we measure progress?
Overall level: We assess the students in according with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) by refering to 'can do' descriptors.
Overall level: We assess the students in according with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) by refering to 'can do' descriptors.
This is reflected on their end-of-course certificate. Please note, this is not an official CEFR certificate, but our assessment of students' performance.
This is reflected on their end-of-course certificate. Please note, this is not an official CEFR certificate, but our assessment of students' performance.
Here is a video from Cambridge Assessment English with more information:
We work as an official preparation centre for Cambridge Exams, and Alex has been a Cambridge Speaking Examiner at all levels, from levels A2 to C2, since 2004.
We work as an official preparation centre for Cambridge Exams, and Alex has been a Cambridge Speaking Examiner at all levels, from levels A2 to C2, since 2004.
Level of improvement: this is, we believe, the most important measurement of a successful course. We:
Level of improvement: this is, we believe, the most important measurement of a successful course. We:
- compare performance at the beginning and at the end of the course, both in and out of class
- analyse the level of knowledge that underlies that performance, which is what will help students continue learning after the course
- write a comprehensive report on the students' progress, which we share with parents