Exams
Preparation that earns results
94% of our Cambridge candidates passed in 2025. Our exam courses combine technique with genuine language development, so the certificate reflects real ability.
Which exam
Examinations we prepare students for
Courses run before every main exam session, and we handle registration on your behalf.
Cambridge B2 First
Upper-intermediate certificate, widely recognised by employers and universities.
Cambridge C1 Advanced
Advanced certificate accepted for university entry across the UK.
Cambridge C2 Proficiency
Our highest-level course, for students who need near-native accuracy.
IELTS Academic
For university applications, with band-focused preparation for all four papers.
IELTS General Training
For work and migration applications, including letter writing.
On the course
What exam preparation includes
Exam strategies
Task types, timing, marking criteria and the habits examiners reward.
Practice tasks
Authentic-style tasks for every paper, completed in class and at home.
Writing
Regular written work with criterion-based feedback and rewriting.
Speaking
Paired and group practice in the exact format of the speaking test.
Listening
Graded listening practice with attention to distractors and note-taking.
Reading
Skimming, scanning and close reading against realistic time limits.
Mock examinations
Full papers under exam conditions, marked and returned with a report.
Progress monitoring
Scores tracked across the course so students can see where they stand.
Online practice
Extra writing practice, whenever you need it
Exam students use the Northbridge student portal to practise writing tasks outside class. Each submission is assessed against the official criteria and returned with specific, usable feedback — so your teacher can spend class time on what matters most.
- Practise writing whenever it suits you
- Submit assignments set by your teacher
- Receive instant, examiner-style feedback
- Prepare for Cambridge and IELTS tasks
- Track your progress over the course
Planning to take an exam this year?
Tell us your target exam and date, and we will recommend the right course and starting level.
Speak to our exams team