The B2 First for Schools is an official Cambridge exam that certifies an upper-intermediate (B2) level of English according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference). It is specifically designed for teenagers, with topics and content adapted to their age.

This English course is organised as a two-year programme (Year I & Year II) for teenagers who are preparing to achieve the B2 level of English, building on the solid foundation of B1.

Reaching the B2 level is a key milestone in language learning. Students learn to understand and discuss a wide range of complex topics, express ideas clearly and effectively in speech and writing, and work with authentic materials. The course also introduces exam-style tasks and provides step-by-step practice to build confidence and accuracy under exam conditions.

Who is it for?

• Teenagers aged 12 to 18 who already have a strong B1 level and want to:
  • Study in bilingual or international programmes.
  • Apply to universities or official exams that require a B2 level.
  • Improve their English for travel, leisure, and future studies.

Year II – B2 First for Schools (Exam Preparation Year)

Course Objectives:

• Intensive exam practice across all papers.
• Refinement of grammar and vocabulary.
• Mastering exam strategies under timed conditions.
• Building confidence and accuracy in real exam tasks.

What is covered in the course:

• Grammar: consolidation of all B2 grammar points (passives, reported speech, advanced modals, discourse markers).
• Vocabulary: academic vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, exam collocations, and precise register.
• Skills:
  • Reading & Use of English: full practice papers with strategies for time management.
  • Writing: essays, reports, reviews, and formal letters under timed conditions.
  • Listening: exposure to authentic recordings (lectures, radio programmes, interviews).
  • Speaking: intensive practice with exam-style tasks (long turns, discussions, interaction).

• Exam practice: full mock exams under exam conditions to build confidence and accuracy.

Exam structure:

1. Reading & Use of English (1h 15min)
   • Reading comprehension (articles, blogs, adverts).
   • Grammar and vocabulary (gap-fills, sentence transformations, word formation).
2. Writing (1h 20min)
   • Writing 2 texts: compulsory essay + one from a choice of letter/email, article, review or story.
3. Listening (approx. 40min)
   • Understanding conversations, interviews, radio programmes, and talks.
4. Speaking (approx. 14min, in pairs)
   • Talking about personal topics, discussing issues, and describing pictures.

Discounts:

• Family Members (FM): 10% on each student from the same family.