QUOTE(hackwire @ Dec 9 2012, 04:43 PM)
thanks intermission.
I was first doubting about CEFL because many forumers think that Cambridge for life franchise was not good. I do agree also but later i found out that there's truth behind it because of the franchise system they implemented thus there's a quality issue . Only a few centers are still manage by the HQ . I never been to HQ before but i believe one should go to the HQ just like going directly to British Council.
And like you mentioned , many malaysians are ignorant and which it is also because they linked the word Cambridge to the university. But the business owner is pretty smart because she used the word Cambridge . In fact, the center has been authorized to conduct exam in the center now after looking at Cambridge U website
http://cambridgeesol-centres.org/centres/s...qualification=5If you're still looking for English classes and you are a working professional, you might have to consider that most students in CEFL are younger/in their teens whereas British Council houses more older adults (a lot of internationals). If you don't feel awkward being in a class with younger kids around 15 (I imagine you should be about 10 years older than them), then so be it.
Teaching wise, more teaching staff in CEFL are local Chinese who have apparently obtained some 'teaching' certificate. I can tell you that if you're looking for native English speakers, you can definitely find more of them in British Council.
Location wise, CEFL have more outlets and is more accessible. British Council only have 2 centers in PJ/KL area. State and Jalan Ampang.
Also, bear in mind that you have to sit for a placement test in CEFL. It's not necessary that you'll get into the CPE class (highest level) so you might be placed in the "lower" level with even younger rich kids....also, I think in terms of frequency of exams, IELTS definitely have more exam sittings (can be up to about 4 in a month) whereas you need to study for the CPE for at least 1 year before sitting for it (that is if you're stream to the CPE class at the first place)...sure you have the determination for it?
Dec 9 2012, 01:30 AM
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