These coursesfocus on the grammar, the vocabulary and the strategies neede to take the FCE or CAE Cambridge exams. You will have the chance to practice and receive feedback for all the sections of these internationally-renowned exams, and you will be able to improve your English.

These courses combine direct teaching by videoconference with a guided work online following a learning itinerary. They have a teacher and a specific schedule, but with enormous flexibility, thanks to which all UPF students will be able to combine this training with the schedules of their classes; Likewise, people who work or have other obligations will be able to train in English with a very close follow-up of the teacher. The planning of the classes, the materials and the videos with explanations of the teacher are published punctually in the Global Classroom of the course to allow the optimum follow-up to all the participants.

The orientation of the intensive courses is communicative, both in the objectives and in the methodology used. This means that in addition to rigorous grammar training, these courses provide students with the resources they need to communicate correctly and appropriately in English in different areas. Thanks to the formation of small virtual classrooms, participants will intensively practice oral expression as well as written expression.

Train in English with native teachers, quality and university accreditation, and maximum flexibility! Our courses are open to everyone.

Course details

• Recipients: These courses are open to the UPF community and the external public from the age of 16.
• Duration and modality: 40 hous of live teaching via videoconference (a total of 75 hours of learning) (more information on the modality).
• Students per group: Minimum 15 - maximum 20.
• Calendar: October-February and February-June.
• Course start:
  • October-February courses: 24 or 26 October 2023.
  • February-June courses:
    • B2 First: 29 February 2024
    • C1 Advanced (Tuesday): 20 February 2024
    • C1 Advanced (Monday): 4 March 2024
• Last day of enrolment:
  • Courses from October to February: 6 November 2023.
  • Courses from February to June: 15 March 2024.
• UPF student credits: On successful completion of the course, 3 ECTS RAC credits and 3 credits for the Minor in Plurilingualism.
• UPF Certificate: UPF certificate with the CEFR level achieved.
• Required level: In addition to enrolling at the desired level, you must prove your current level before the start of the course (send your certificate to[email protected] or take a free virtual level test).

Schedule

October-February

• B2 First course (FCE)  
  • Online course: Thursday, 5-8.30 pm

• C1 Advanced course (CAE)
  • Online course: Monday, 9.30-12.30 am
  • Online course: Tuesday, 5-8.30 pm

February-June [registration is open]

• B2 First course (FCE)  
  • Online course: Thursday, 5-8.30 pm

• C1 Advanced course (CAE)
  • Online course: Monday, 9.30 am - 1 pm [CLOSED]
  • Online course: Tuesday, 5-8.30 pm [CLOSED]

Fee

Stardard fee: €350

Discount fee: €332,50

• For courses from October to February: discount available until 9 October 2023
• For courses from February to June: discount available until 5 February 2024

5 % additional discount: discount available for large families, single parents or students with a minimum degree of disability of 33% (amount refundable once tuition is paid and the discount is justified with the supporting document. Applications must be sent to [email protected].

• For courses from October to February: discount available until 7 November 2023
• For courses from February to June: discount available until 25 March 2024

Conditions

• The price of the course includes the teaching, the material and resources available in the Global Classroom of the course, and the UPF certificate of the course.
• The price does not include the course book.
• Idiomes UPF reserves the right to cancel any course that does not reach the minimum number of students required (15). In this case, the full amount of the course will be refunded.

PARLA3 grants: €350  for undergraduate students / €600 for undergraduate students with a general grant

If you are an undergraduate student, apply for the PARLA3 grant before 31 January and the course will be free!

	If you are an undergraduate student at a Catalan university, you can take the FCE preparation course (level B2.2) and obtain a refund of up to €350  (more information on the PARLA3 grants)
	If you are an grant-holder undergraduate student at a Catalan university, you do not have to pay the price for the FCE preparation course (nivell B2.2): you only need to enrol on the course for free and apply for the PARLA3 grant for grant holders (more information on the PARLA3 grants for grant holders)

How can I enrol on the course?

You must select the code [1594/10 - Cursos ANGLÈS], apply the discount for “matrícula anticipada” (within the established deadline) and make the online payment by card following the instructions below:

If you are a grant holder and you want to enrol on the FCE preparation course, you must take the specific information for grant holders into account and select the code [1764/5 - Només becaris: Matrícula especial cursos Idiomes UPF]. Once you have chosen the language and the level, remember to apply the discount “Ajuts Parla3 - Curs preparació FCE”.

If you have any doubts, contact us