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 I – B2 First for Schools (Foundation Year)

Course Objectives:

• Consolidation of B1+ level.
• Introduction to B2 grammar and vocabulary.
• Development of exam awareness and basic strategies.
• Communicative fluency through guided tasks.

What is covered in the course:

• Grammar: advanced verb tenses, conditionals, modals, comparatives, and relative clauses.
• Vocabulary: phrasal verbs, collocations, idioms, and thematic vocabulary for B2 topics.
• Skills:
  • Reading & Use of English: practice with shorter texts and basic transformations.
  • Writing: introduction to essay structure, articles, and informal emails.
  • Listening: practice with everyday conversations, short interviews, and narratives.
  • Speaking: guided dialogues, picture description, and opinion-giving.

• Exam practice: light focus on exam-style tasks to familiarise students without pressure.

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.