Intermediate and advanced Cambridge C1 exam preparation courses, available both in person and online
Did you know that with the Cambridge C1 exam, you can obtain certificates at intermediate, advanced, or even native-level proficiency? This exam can help you study or live abroad, and it is even accepted for visa applications. Whatever your goal may be, IH’s exam preparation courses will help you prepare effectively, so with us, you’ll be fully ready!
Why choose IH's exam preparation courses?
Everything you need for a successful language exam
Our exam preparation courses closely follow the components of the Cambridge C1 exam, so you'll learn everything needed for the best possible exam performance.
Continuous feedback from our preparation instructors
Throughout the course, you'll receive continuous feedback on your progress, how to get the most out of the course, and what steps you can take to further improve your skills.
Course(s) when and how you want them
Our 36-hour semi-intensive afternoon course (Monday-Wednesday-Friday) provides the essential knowledge, but also requires additional practice outside of class. Meanwhile, our 60-hour course (Monday to Friday) offers extra learning materials and practice opportunities, with in-person attendance on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
CAE preparation
CAE preparation
Sign up for our CAE preparation course and be confident on exam day!
Discounts:
- If you have already studied with us: 5%
- If multiple students register at the same time: 5%
Note:
- The discounts can be combined (up to a maximum of 10%)
Schedule
| Day | Week | Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4 | |
| Monday | W1 | Introductions | Exam overview | Diagnostic Listening | ||
| W2 | Use of English strategies and practice | Writing strategies and practice | ||||
| W3 | Writing strategies and practice | Use of English strategies and practice | ||||
| Tuesday | W1 | Listening practice & feedback | Language input | |||
| W2 | Language input | Speaking practice and feedback | ||||
| W3 | Listening practice and feedback | Writing practice and feedback | ||||
| Wednesday | W1 | Diagnostic Reading & Use of English | Speaking strategies and practice | |||
| W2 | Reading strategies and practice | Mock Speaking exam | ||||
| W3 | Listening strategies | Mock listening exam | Mock writing exam | |||
| Thursday | W1 | Language input | Use of English practice and feedback | |||
| W2 | Reading practice and feedback | Language input | ||||
| W3 | Language input | Use of English strategies and practice | ||||
| Friday | W1 | Reading strategies and practice | Speaking strategies and practice | |||
| W2 | Writing strategies and practice | Listening strategies and practice | ||||
| W3 | Mock Reading & Use of English exam | Feedback and course review | ||||
Written and spoken exam dates
Computer exam
| Written: | 2025.02.22., 2025.03.01. |
| Spoken: | Depends on center |
| Course start date: | 2025. február |
Paper-based exam
| Written: | Kiírásra vár. |
| Spoken: | Depends on center |
| Course start date: | 2025. február |
Simple application procedure
Online test
Free, online, about 30 minutes
Speaking test
Online or in-person
Trial lesson
You can try the class for free before joining
Registration
You can register for the class after the trial lesson.
Language learning is not just about studying grammar!
Our courses offer the following:
Learning
Grammar, vocabulary, expressions, building sentences, pronunciation, technical language for your work.
Practice
Exercises, tasks, and games using the target language you learned.
Guidance
Feedback on your development and guidance for your growth.
Building confidence
You can use your language skills, and practise it through communicative activities and build confidence.
Developing skills
Improve in listening, reading, writing, speaking - in everything!
Evaluation
Assessments and evaluations tailored to your current level for your development.
Frequently asked questions
You can find the answers you need in our frequently asked questions.
For anyone who needs to prove their English beyond Hungary — for university applications abroad, scholarship applications or an international workplace. From Pre A1 Starters to C2 Proficiency there is a suitable exam for every age and level.
You can retake the exam at any time: simply apply for the next scheduled exam date. Your statement of results always shows where you stand in each skill — a good starting point for further preparation, which our exam preparation courses can also help with.
Typically 5–10 days for a computer-based exam and around 2 months for a paper-based one. The certificate arrives about 6 weeks after a computer-based exam and about 3 months after a paper-based one.
Take our free online placement test: you'll have your result in 5–10 minutes, from A1 to C2. If you'd like a more precise picture, a real examiner assesses both your written and your spoken performance in the mock exam.
Write to us: Cambridgevizsga@ih.hu