Institute for Applied Language Studies
The University of Edinburgh Institute for Applied Language Studies

English Language Courses

Cambridge Exams

IALS is an exam centre for the following Cambridge ESOL Exams and runs a number of preparation classes.  Further information on these exams can be found on their website here. Please note that these exams will be offered only if there are sufficient registrations.

General Cambridge Exams

Examination
Level required
First Certificate Upper-Intermediate
Advanced Advanced
Proficiency Very Advanced


Registration for these exams usually takes place in the second week of each term. If you intend to arrive later, please refer to the fact sheet Cambridge Examinations and email us at ials.enquiries@ed.ac.uk for further information

Exam Skills Preparation
Specific exam preparation classes are usually offered if there are sufficient candidates for First Certificate in English (FCE) and / or Certificate in Advanced English (CAE).  If there is no exams skills class students taking an exam will still receive help in preparing for it.

If your level is not appropriate for the class, you will not be admitted. 

Specialist Cambridge Exams
The International Legal English Certificate (ILEC) is:

  • an advanced examination (set at levels B2 and C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) which assesses language skills in a legal context.
  • a Cambridge ESOL examination, produced and assessed in collaboration with TransLegal, Europe's leading firm of lawyer-linguists.
  • recognised by leading associations of lawyers including the European Company Lawyers Association, the European Law Students Association, the International Association of Young Lawyers, and the European Young Bar Association.

For further information on registration / preparation please email ials.enquiries@ed.ac.uk.

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University of Edinburgh
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Scotland

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