Cambridge, IELTS and TOEFL courses

Follow an exam preparatory course for Cambridge, IELTS or TOEFL exams.

Cambridge certificates
All Cambridge examinations in Denmark (apart from IELTS) are organized by Studieskolen. Studieskolen runs preparatory classes for four of the Cambridge examinations: FCE, CAE and CPE. FCE, CAE and CPE classes normally start once a year in February.
Click here for information about the Cambridge examinations.

IELTS
IELTS classes normally start every nine weeks. The IELTS examination is not organized by Studieskolen. For more information and registration for the exam, please see www.edu-danmark.dk.  
Click here for more information about IELTS.

TOEFL
Studieskolen regulary offers exam preparatory courses for the TOEFL exam. The TOEFL examination is not organized by Studieskolen. For more information and registration for the exam, please see www.ets.org/toefl
Click here for more information about TOEFL.


Before you enroll on any exam preparatory course you should take Studieskolen’s free English test to find the right level for you. We recommend that you do not enroll at a level which is higher than your own.

All courses at Studieskolen are open to everybody, including those who do not wish to take the examinations.

Please note that examination fees are not included in course fees.

Read about the levels »

Find your level by taking a free English test here»

English - Certificate in Advanced English (C1)

ons 17:15-20:45 Start 8/2 Teacher: Andrew Madsen DKK 4135 Read more Sign up
Duration: 8. februar 2012 to 2. maj 2012
Time: ons 17:15-20:45
Lessons: 48
Course Number: 3056-12
Address: Gothersgade 14, 5th floor
Room: AUD. 501
Teacher: Andrew Madsen

CAE is Cambridge ESOL's second most advanced examination. It is recognised worldwide by employers and government departments as proof of advanced ability in English and also by universities and colleges as proof of ability to study in English at undergraduate level. This course prepares you for taking the CAE examination, and it teaches you to apply reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in social, professional and academic contexts. You will get personal feedback on your work and advice on how to prepare for the examination. There is a high level of interaction between students in the course and a significant amount of homework.

 

English - Certificate of Proficiency in English (C2)

man 17:15-20:45 Start 6/2 Teacher: Andrew Madsen DKK 4135 Read more Sign up
Duration: 6. februar 2012 to 7. maj 2012
Time: man 17:15-20:45
Lessons: 48
Course Number: 3057-12
Address: Borgergade 12, 1st floor
Room: AUD. 120
Teacher: Andrew Madsen

CPE is Cambridge ESOL's most advanced examination. It is recognised worldwide by employers and government departments as proof of proficiency in English and also by universities and colleges as proof of ability to study in English at undergraduate level. This course prepares you for taking the CPE examination, and it teaches you to apply reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in social, professional and academic contexts. You will get personal feedback on your work and advice on how to prepare for the examination. There is a high level of interaction between students in the course and a significant amount of homework.

 

English TOEFL preparation (B1/B2)

fre 14:00-17:30 Start 10/2 Teacher: Auricia Tama-Sweet DKK 2985 Read more Sign up
Duration: 10. februar 2012 to 13. april 2012
Time: fre 14:00-17:30
Lessons: 36
Course Number: 3030-12
Address: Borgergade 12, 1. sal
Room: AUD. 111
Teacher: Auricia Tama-Sweet

This intensive course prepares students to take the TOEFL internet-based exam. The course will focus on building skills related to the modules of the exam: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. Students will have the opportunity to take a practice exam to identify areas they need to improve, and will learn test taking tips and strategies to be successful on their test day. The course will respond to individual student needs and provide support for specific problem areas students have. Homework will be determined on an individual basis so students can practice particular areas of grammar, reading, writing, and listening as needed.
6-12 students.

 

English IELTS Academic (B1/B2)

fre+lør Start 10/2 Teacher: Andrew Madsen DKK 4530 Read more Sign up
Duration: 10. februar 2012 to 13. april 2012
Time: 
fre 14:00-16:35
lør 09:30-12:05
Lessons: 54
Course Number: 3031-12
Address: Gothersgade 14, 5th floor
Room: AUD. 501
Teacher: Andrew Madsen

This course requires a confirmed start level of B1/B2. The course will focus on building skills, using grammar and other exercises related to the four modules of the exam: Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening. All four exam modules will be worked through in detail with maximum feedback to the participants. The course will prepare the individual participant to achieve the score required of them.Book: Cushen et al. "Achieve IELTS, Student's book Intermediate - Upper-intermediate". Marchall Cavendish Education. ISBN 0462007472.
6-12 students.

 

English IELTS - Academic (B2)

fre+lør Start 10/2 Teacher: Andrew Madsen DKK 2905 Read more Sign up
Duration: 10. februar 2012 to 24. marts 2012
Time: 
fre 17:00-19:35
lør 13:00-15:35
Lessons: 42
Course Number: 3032-12
Address: Gothersgade 14, 5th floor
Room: AUD. 501
Teacher: Andrew Madsen

This course requires a confirmed start level of B2. The course will focus on building skills using grammar and other exercises related to the four modules of the exam: Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening. All four exam modules will be worked through in detail with maximum feedback to the participants. The course will prepare the individual participant to achieve the score required of them. Book: Cushen et al. "Achieve IELTS 2: English for International Education, Student's book Upper-Intermediate - Advanced." Marshall Cavendish Education. ISBN 9780462007519.
8-16 students.

 

Most of the English teachers at Studieskolen are native English speakers who come from The United Kingdom, The USA, Canada, and Australia. A couple of the teachers are Danes who have lived, worked and studied in England for a long period of time. All of the English teachers have relevant educational backgrounds and plenty of teaching experience.


Steve-Bibelheimer

Steven Bibelheimer

Steven has a master’s degree and a PhD in Germanic Languages and Literature from the University of Washington, Seattle, Washington. He comes from Tacoma, Washington, and has lived in Denmark for many years where he has played a lot of fastpitch softball in his spare time. Steven teaches both English and German at Studieskolen.


Read more about Steven.

Claire Clausen English at Studieskolen

Claire Clausen

Claire studied English and Education at Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand before being headhunted to the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation where she trained and worked as a news journalist and radio and TV presenter. She also worked as a professional actress in New Zealand and London.


Read more about Claire.

Mavis-Graham

Mavis Graham

Mavis is a CELTA qualified teacher. She has Jamaican roots but was born and raised in England and moved to Denmark in 2003. Mavis has a bubbly personality and believes that lessons should be “fun, funny and informative!”


Read more about Mavis.

Andrew Madsen

Andrew has bachelor’s degrees in Anthropology and English from Concordia University and has many years of experience working in cross-cultural environments having worked in the Arctic and Africa with small local communities on a wide range of training and educational programs and on issues of land use planning and land rights.


Read more about Andrew.

engelsk

Renée Rutgrink

Renée has a bachelor’s degree in law and a bachelor’s degree in English literature from University of Western Australia. She comes from Perth in Australia and moved to Denmark in 2006. She loves films, has worked for the film company Zentropa and still produces films.
Read more about Renée.

Kimberly-English

Kimberly Sallingboe

Kimberly holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Rice University and has worked in teaching, marketing and corporate communications since 1999. She comes from Houston, Texas, moved to Denmark in 2004 and now lives in Copenhagen with her Danish husband.


Read more about Kimberly.

Carole

Carole Patricia Southam

Carole is a qualified secondary school and kindergarten teacher and has a Diploma in Business English from CBS. She comes from London and moved to Denmark in 1977, where she has gained extensive experience in teaching English to adults.


Read more about Carole.

Susan Stavenhagen

Susan Stavenhagen

Susan has a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and a master's degree from Columbia University in International Public Affairs with a specialisation in Journalism. She worked for many years as a consultant in Washington focusing on campaigns and media.


Read more about Susan.

Auricia Tama-Sweet

Auricia has a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and a master’s degree in Teaching. She lived in various states in America before deciding to blend her passion for travel and learning by teaching overseas. Auricia has taught in China, Guatemala, and Denmark.
Read more about Auricia.

Engelsk Steven Trier Tett

Steven Trier Tett

Steven studied English and Drama at Lancaster University and has a master’s degree in Literary Studies, specialising in modern British political drama, from the University of the West of England.  He also has a Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults from St. Giles International School of English in Brighton.


Read more about Steven.

Teaching materiaal

See each separate course description. When it does not say that you need to get a book, the teaching material will be handed out in class and included in the price.
If it says that you need a book, you have to get it before the course starts. You can buy it at Academic Books .

A1, units 1-14
New Headway, Beginner, Student’s Book. Oxford University Press. 3rd edition, 2010. ISBN 978-0-19-471456-3.

A2, units 1-12
New Headway, Elementary, Student’s Book. Oxford University Press. 4th edition, 2011. ISBN 978-0-19-476898-6.

B1, units 1-12
New Headway, Pre-intermediate, Student’s Book. Oxford University Press. 3rd edition, 2007. ISBN 978-0-19-471585-0.

B1/B2, units 1-12
New Headway, Intermediate, Student’s Book. Oxford University Press. 4th edition, 2009. ISBN 978-0-19-476864-1.

B2, units 1-12
New Headway, Upper-Intermediate, Student’s Book. Oxford University Press. 3rd edition, 2005. ISBN 978-0-19-439299-0.

C1, units 1-12
New Headway, Advanced, Student’s Book. Oxford University Press. 1st edition, 2003. ISBN 978-0-19-436930-5.

FAQ

How can I get as many English lessons a week as possible?

You can choose English courses marked with “intensive”, and/or you can combine different English courses.

Does Studieskolen offer the same selection of courses all year?

Course selection is greatest two times a year, in September and February. Studieskolen offers fewer new courses in November and April. At the end of June and the beginning of August, we offer a small of number of intensive summer courses.

Can I be sure that my class will continue in the following programme?

In principle, most classes continue. However, this depends on the number of students enrolled and on the time of year.

Can I learn how to write English?

We focus mainly on spoken English but do offer courses in written English. Exam-preparation courses (IELTS, Cambridge First Certificate in English, Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English and Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English) also include training in written English.

Where can I buy the books for my English course?

You can buy most of the books for Studieskolen’s English courses at the book shop Academic Books. You can easily search for and find the right book by entering the ISBN of the book.
You can have the book sent to you by mail, or you can pick it up at Sprogbogladen at Solbjerg Plads 3, 2000 Frederiksberg (at Frederiksberg metro station) or at Atheneum-Academic Books, Nørregade 6, 1165 København K.

Why do some courses cost more than others?

The price mainly depends on the number of lessons. In addition, some classes are limited to 8 or 14 students. Fewer students means more intensive learning but also higher prices than for courses with up to 21 students.

How many courses must I attend before I can sit for a Cambridge examination?

It all depends on your language skills when you start. However, most Cambridge-examination students take more than one course.

What do the gymnasium levels A, B and C correspond to at Studieskolen?

A level is roughly C1 and C2.
B level is roughly B1/B2 and B2.
C level is roughly B1/B2.

Although this is generally true, other factors are relevant for placement, such as exam results and current familiarity with the language.
Can I take an A, B or C level examination at Studieskolen?

You can take an A, B or C level examination at a “gymnasium”, a “hf” or a “handelsskole”. Studieskolen does not offer those kinds of examinations, but we offer internationally recognized Cambridge ESOL examinations.

Certain institutions of higher learning recognize Cambridge ESOL examinations, but you should ask the institution in question before enrolling at Studieskolen.

Can I get a course certificate or finish with an examination in English at Studieskolen?

When the course has finished, you can ask us to send you a course certificate if you have attended at least 80% of all your English lessons.

You can also take one of our Cambridge courses and finish with an internationally recognized Cambridge ESOL examination.

Certain institutions of higher learning recognize our courses, course certificates and Cambridge ESOL examinations, but you should ask the institution in question before enrolling at Studieskolen.

If I don't speak much English, should I sign up for English A1?
No, English A1 is for beginners. If you are unsure of your level, take our placement test before course start. The test is free and you are under no obligation to enrol. You can also contact  our language consultant at 33 18 79 15 or sthe@studieskolen.dk.
If I know no Danish, can I then still attend an English course?

Yes, you can. In all English classes (including beginner), we only speak English.

Who are the other students in my English class?

The other students in your class are adults of all nationalities and of all ages (from the age of about 16 and upwards). You all share a sincere wish to become better at English.

How much time will I have to spend on homework?

It depends on how intensive the English course is and how ambitious you are. The more time you spend on your homework, the faster you will reach your goal of being good at English. But usually, you will spend 45 minutes to prepare for each lesson – that is, 3 x 45 minutes to prepare for 3 lessons.

What is IELTS?

IELTS is the "International English Language Testing System". The test is held in Copenhagen and Aarhus and is available minimum once a month. The test results are ready 14 days after the test date. IELTS in Denmark is managed by EDU Danmark.

More information:
IELTS Denmark - www.edu-danmark.dk (Information about IELTS in Denmark, registration, FAQs, dates, fees etc.)
E-mail: IELTS@edu-danmark.dk, tel. +45 70 20 28 64
IELTS International - www.ielts.org (Information about IELTS in general, background, test format etc.)

 

Other English courses

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