Bilingual Program – Cambridge English Qualifications Official Partner
We are proud to announce that in 2024 the Bilingual Program became a British Council Advantage Premium Member. We’ve worked in conjunction with the British Council for many years to run Special Mock Cambridge Exams to prepare students for official Cambridge Exams at key points in their education. We also have two official Cambridge B2 First for Schools Exams each year held by the British Council exclusively for Bilingual Program students.
We are excited to share that the Bilingual Program has been recognized by Cambridge Assessment Test Center and was granted permission to use their logo starting in 2022. Our focus on preparing students for Cambridge exams is a source of pride and this recognition is a testament to the hard work of our students and our teachers. We are committed to providing high quality education that prepares students for success on the global stage.
The right tool for the job
Bilingual uses Cambridge University English Language Assessment tools in order to externally benchmark the performance of its students. Cambridge English Language Assessment is the premier provider of English language exams for speakers of other languages globally, with meticulously well-prepared exams and preparation material for learners of all ages.
The right exam for the right age
We begin testing our students at the end of second grade with Young Learners Exams that are especially designed for children in this age group. Then starting in fifth grade we begin the For Schools series, finishing with the First Certificate for Schools B2 level language exam at the end of eighth grade.
Learn about the exams here
To prepare is to succeed
Language development takes place in all subjects and in all lessons as part and parcel of the Bilingual program. Still, English language and literature lessons and afternoon tutorials provide the most intensive language learning opportunities. In addition, one lesson out of the weekly five English language lessons is devoted to the use of Cambridge exam preparation material.
Taking the measure with exams
Cambridge Final Exams – run under strict testing conditions – cap each year from second grade, showing where students, classes and the Bilingual Program stand. Special Mock Exams take place in milestone years. The ultimate dry run, these are conducted in conjunction with the British Council to prepare students for official Cambridge Exams at key points in their education.
How is Bilingual doing?
Over 80% of our students pass B2 by the end of eighth grade!
More than 80% of our eighth grade students perform at level B2 or higher on their Mock Exams. Of these, an even higher number score in the C1 range in the speaking portion of the test. This is signature Bilingual: a balanced user across all the skills and an especially confident and talented speaker of English.
International Language Standards – Why is it important to have an internationally recognised language exam?
Language exams are the requirement for study, work in Hungary or abroad. To be able to compare the different levels of exams, there is a Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This framework enables a common understanding of language skill levels across borders. Here you can see how Cambridge English Exams match the CEFR:
Our teachers
All Bilingual Program teachers are native speakers of English or, on occasion, balanced bilinguals.
Contact
If you have a question, contact us!