Higher Levels:
Advanced & Proficiency
Language development beyond exams.
You may already hold a C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency certificate — yet still feel that your English has stopped evolving.
This course is designed for learners who want to move past exam performance and develop real linguistic depth: lexical precision, advanced writing skills, and confident control of complex ideas — at a level comparable to linguistics and language degree programmes.
This is not exam training.
It is high-level language development for those who are not ready to stop.
Recommended for learners with strong C1 or emerging C2 level.
Academic-level input
Upstream C1 & C2 — lexically dense, concept-driven material.
Advanced writing development
Argumentation, structure, style, and control — not templates.
Depth over speed
Complex texts, ideas, and tasks — no shortcuts.
Post-exam progression
Designed for learners who already passed C1/C2.
What this course is — and is not
This course IS:
- a language development programme at advanced academic level
- focused on lexical depth and stylistic control
- built around Upstream C1 and Upstream C2
- designed to raise the quality of writing and thinking in English
This course is NOT:
- exam task training
- strategy-based preparation
- mock-test-focused practice
- a replacement for exam courses
Yes, learners often go on to take C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency — but this is a result, not the goal.
Key Features of the Higher Levels Programme
Advanced language development for learners who refuse to plateau.
Academic-level input (Upstream)
Academic-level materials (Upstream C1 & C2). Work with lexically dense, concept-driven texts designed for advanced learners and linguistics students — not simplified "advanced" content.
You develop vocabulary depth, abstract reasoning, and stylistic control through challenging input.
Lexical depth, not "more words"
Lexical precision and control. This course focuses on how vocabulary functions in advanced English: nuance, collocation, register, and rhetorical impact — not memorisation.
You learn to choose the right word, not just a more complex one.
Writing as a core skill
Advanced writing development. Writing is treated as a central skill, not an add-on.
You work on structure, argumentation, cohesion, tone, and syntactic flexibility — moving your writing towards genuinely advanced, academic-quality English.
Depth over speed
Slow, deliberate language development. This programme values depth, reflection, and consolidation.
Complex texts, demanding tasks, and careful feedback replace surface-level fluency drills and fast progression claims.
Beyond exam logic
Post-exam progression. Designed for learners who have already passed C1 or C2 and want to continue developing their English.
Exam success may follow — but the focus remains on language quality, not exam mechanics.
High expectations, small groups
Small groups, high cognitive demand. Classes are conducted in small groups with learners of comparable level.
This allows for serious discussion, precise feedback, and sustained intellectual engagement in English.
Integrated skills at advanced level
Integrated advanced skills practice. Reading, listening, speaking, and writing are developed together, as they function in real academic and professional contexts.
Skills are not isolated — they reinforce each other.
Language that keeps evolving
A programme for long-term growth. This course is built for learners who do not want English to "freeze" at certificate level.
You continue refining accuracy, range, and control — long after the exam is over.
Academic-level materials: Upstream C1 & C2
The course is built around Upstream C1 and Upstream C2, widely recognised for their lexical density, conceptual depth, and academic orientation.
These are not "conversation-based" textbooks. They are designed to challenge learners at a level comparable to language and linguistics faculties at leading universities.
You will work with:
- advanced texts and arguments
- high-frequency academic and abstract lexis
- complex grammatical and discourse structures
- tasks requiring interpretation, evaluation, and synthesis
Outcome:
Your English becomes more precise, more flexible, and more controlled — not just more fluent.
Who this course is for
This course is for you if:
- you have passed C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (often with a B grade)
- you feel that general English courses no longer challenge you
- you want your English to continue developing after the exam
- you care about precision, depth, and quality of expression
- you are not interested in shortcuts or surface-level fluency
Not suitable if:
You are primarily looking for exam strategies or fast score gains.
How the course works
- long-term structured programme (10 months)
- intensive lexical and skills-based input
- continuous writing development
- regular revision and consolidation
- small groups, high expectations
The focus is language growth, not test simulation.
Meet Your Teachers
Sofia Dias
TESOL certification
MA Education
CAE, CPE (A)
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Vladimir Pavlovich
TESOL certification
MA Linguistics, MA Education
PhD in Education
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Can this lead to C1 / C2 exams?
Yes.
Many learners take C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency after completing the course — because their language level genuinely improves.
However, if your primary goal is exam technique, we recommend our dedicated Exam English courses instead.
Why learners choose this course
- they are tired of repeating the same "advanced" content
- they want English that reflects their education and thinking
- they want to write better, not just "pass"
- they want their English to keep growing
Ready to move beyond exams?
Develop English at a level where precision, depth, and control truly matter.