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A structured Cambridge preparation programme for B2 First, C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency, built around level-specific tasks, criteria-based feedback and measurable progress.

The course is not repeated past-paper practice. It is a clear system for understanding exam requirements, developing language control and learning how performance is assessed.

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Structure

A 10-month course with revision cycles and mock exams.

Criteria

Speaking and Writing are assessed using Cambridge criteria.

Level-specific courses

B2 First, C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency are taught as separate tracks.

Predictability

Progress is tracked through realistic performance, not guesswork.

Is this course right for you?

A quick way to decide whether structured Cambridge preparation is the right fit for your goal.

This course is for you if

  • You have a clear Cambridge exam goal.
  • You are ready for long-term preparation.
  • You need criteria-based Speaking and Writing feedback.
  • You want measurable progress before exam day.

It is not designed for

  • Casual speaking practice.
  • Shortcuts or exam hacks.
  • Only completing past papers.
  • A very short revision course.
Placement assessment is required before enrolment.

Choose your exam course

Each exam has its own entry level, target performance and preparation route.

B2 First (FCE)

Recommended entry: B1+ / early B2

Build the accuracy and control required for confident B2 performance.

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C1 Advanced (CAE)

Recommended entry: strong B2 / early C1

Develop the range, flexibility and consistency required at C1.

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C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Recommended entry: C1+ / early C2

Work towards precise, nuanced and sustained C2-level performance.

Apply for placement

What the programme develops

The outcomes and the method are connected: you learn what the exam requires and how to perform under those conditions.

Exam knowledge and task awareness

Understand task purpose, assessment focus and common traps.

Language range and accuracy

Develop grammar, vocabulary and control at the target level.

Speaking and Writing performance

Practise productive skills with criteria-based feedback.

Strategy and consistency

Build reliable performance under timed exam conditions.

How the programme works

A two-part view of the course: what you do weekly and how progress is assessed over time.

Programme components

  • 10-month structured programme.
  • Focused exam-task work.
  • Grammar and vocabulary development.
  • Guided Speaking and Writing.

Revision and assessment cycle

  • Regular revision and consolidation.
  • Mid-course mock exam.
  • Final mock exam.
  • Criteria-based teacher feedback.

How progress is measured

Progress tracking focuses on the parts of the exam where vague feedback is least useful.

Speaking

Performance is checked against interactive communication, discourse management, range and accuracy.

Writing

Feedback is linked to content, communicative achievement, organisation and language.

Exam readiness

Mock exams and revision cycles show whether performance is becoming reliable.

Meet your teachers

Sofia Dias

Sofia Dias

TKT certification
MA Linguistics
CAE, CPE (A)

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Karina Tumasyan

Karina Tumasyan

CELTA certification
MA Linguistics, PhD candidate

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Vladimir Pavlovich

Vladimir Pavlovich

TESOL certification
MA Linguistics, MA Education
PhD candidate

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Format

Small groups or individual preparation.

Online

Live lessons with materials and feedback.

Schedule

Agreed with each group after placement.

Pricing

Choose your exam level first, then choose the weekly pace that matches your preparation timeline.

B2 First (FCE) & C1 Advanced (CAE)

Standard Track

1 lesson per week
approximately 4 lessons per month

8 000 ₽

per month, based on 2 000 ₽ per lesson

Optimal Track

2 lessons per week
approximately 8 lessons per month

14 000 ₽

per month, based on 1 750 ₽ per lesson

C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Standard Track

1 lesson per week
approximately 4 lessons per month

8 800 ₽

per month, based on 2 200 ₽ per lesson

Optimal Track

2 lessons per week
approximately 8 lessons per month

15 000 ₽

per month, based on 1 875 ₽ per lesson

Included in every track

Live lessons with a teacher
Speaking practice materials
Group chat
Quizlet sets
Course materials
Writing and Speaking feedback
Revision sessions
Mock exams
Certificate upon completion

FAQ

Practical details about placement, assessment, track changes and certificates.

Choose B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency based on current level and exam goal. Placement assessment confirms the best track.

Entry level is determined through placement, current performance and ability to work with target-level tasks.

Yes. The programme includes benchmark assessment, a mid-course mock and a final mock exam.

Writing is assessed regularly using Cambridge criteria, with feedback on content, organisation, communicative achievement and language.

Usually yes, if schedule and group availability allow it. The teaching team can advise after placement.

A course certificate may be issued upon successful completion. It is separate from Cambridge certification.

Tell us during placement. We will advise whether the full programme, a faster pace or another format makes sense.

Ready to prepare for your Cambridge exam with a clear system?

Start with placement assessment, then choose the exam course and weekly pace that match your target.

Student outcomes

What learners say about AEE

Maria Ustjuzhanina
Maria Ustjuzhanina
Assistant professor, Moscow

Vladimir’s C2 Proficiency course significantly improved my vocabulary, grammatical accuracy, and understanding of effective exam strategies. The clear structure, carefully selected materials, and supportive atmosphere made the course both productive and enjoyable—I only wish I had started studying with him sooner.

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Marina Eremina
Marina Eremina
CPE (B), English Tutor, Moscow

Vladimir’s C2 Proficiency course helped both my daughter and me achieve remarkable progress: she passed CPE at 19 with a score of 223, and my own English improved significantly. The expertly structured lessons, original materials, extensive self-study resources, and supportive atmosphere made the course exceptionally valuable.

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Ekaterina
Ekaterina

Sonya’s well-structured course helped me expand my active vocabulary, use more complex grammar, and greatly improve both my comprehension and speaking speed. I also became much more confident when communicating and completing exam tasks.

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