B2 to C1 Course (120 hours)
General English or Business English
Progress from B2 to C1 CEFR level in English
Progress towards C1 (Advanced) CEFR level with the professional guidance of a Cambridge CELTA qualified English tutor.
Improve your English fluency in a highly student-centred, stimulating, and supportive environment with regular detailed language feedback on your progress.
Victoria Road offers a complete Advanced level course lasting 120 hours and allowing you to progress from B2 towards C1. Students starting the course require a strong B2 level (ideally certified). If you did not previously do or certify your B2 level, it is highly recommended you do a 20-hour B2 Refresher Course to review the essential B2 level language structures.
If you are interested in the B2 to C1 course, you are very welcome to book a free Discovery Call with Victoria to discuss the next steps.
B2 to C1 Course
What is a B2 to C1 Course?
Victoria Road's B2 to C1 General or Business English course is designed to help you progress from B2 to C1. If, at the end of the course, you would like to certify C1 with an international test, you are very welcome to do the IELTS preparation course. The B2 to C1 course is based on the communicative method of Cambridge CELTA, putting your speaking skills at the heart of learning.
During the course, you will be able to improve all the four language skills (Listening, Speaking, Writing and Reading) with internationally renowned C1-level coursebooks, and expand your Vocabulary, Grammar and Functional Language, which are essential at Advanced level.
The classes are highly student-centred, where you actively participate in the discovery of the language. The academic environment is encouraging and stimulating, allowing you to improve your English language skills with supportive, professional guidance.
The class typically begins with a warm-up and a lead-in into the topic, usually in the form of questions. Then you work on a Listening or Reading task, practising Listening and Reading strategies and practising your receptive skills.
Afterwards, we focus on the language (vocabulary or grammar) used in the audio or text. You explore the meaning, pronunciation and form of the target language, giving you a complete understanding of the lexical units or grammar structure. We then move on to a short controlled practice before a larger speaking task.
All classes end with a 15 or 20-min speaking activity, allowing you to have extensive freer practice of the language you have learnt during the class. The class ends with detailed feedback on your strong points and progress areas relating to the target language.
All lesson plans follow the rigorous standards of the Cambridge CELTA communicative method, used in the leading language schools worldwide.
You can choose between a one-to-one course and group courses (all the groups are small - up to 3 students). If there are not enough students to form a group due to schedule differences, then only one-to-one courses are possible.
To find out which type of course you can sign up for at the moment, contact Victoria.
What happens in class?
Are classes private or in group?
Which materials are used in the course?
Victoria Road uses award-winning course materials for English learners, such as SpeakOut C1 and Empower Advanced for General English and Business Result Advanced and Market Leader Advanced for a Business English course. These are Cambridge coursebooks used in the leading language schools worldwide, ensuring a structured CEFR-based progression from B2 to C1.
The enrolled students have 100% free access to all the essential and supplementary learning and self-study materials. You do not have to buy any coursebooks as they will be provided in digital format!
Will I receive a certificate at the end of the course?
After the course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion certifying the C1 level if you score at least 75% and more in the Final Test. Otherwise, you will receive a Certificate of Achievement.
Study materials
Victoria Road uses leading Cambridge coursebooks, such as SpeakOut and Empower Advanced for General English and Business result and Market Leader for Business English. You will work with the best and most recent award-winning materials from Macmillan, Pearson, Cambridge et Oxford University Press, featuring authentic BBC materials.
Students enrolled in the courses have 100% free access to all the study materials in digital format, including Student's Book, Workbook and self-study resources for grammar and vocabulary.
Fees
The payment can be made in pre-paid 10-hour or 20-hour packages.
10-hour package 360€- 10% discount
20-hour package 660€- 15% discount
20-hour packages can be paid in 2 installments.
B2 to C1 General English Course
B2 to C1 Business English Course
The payment can be made in pre-paid 10-hour or 20-hour packages.
10-hour package 400€- 10% discount
20-hour package 760€- 15% discount
20-hour packages can be paid in 2 installments.
Student Policy
To ensure a smooth and professional learning experience for both students and teacher, please take a moment to read the following policy carefully.
By booking lessons, you agree to the terms below.
1. Booking and Payments
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Starting from September 2025, lessons are booked in 10-hour packages.
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Each package can be paid in full or in two installments (50% upfront and 50% halfway through the package).
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Once we agree on the course, an invoice is issued and must be paid by the due date stated on the invoice.
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Payment confirms your booking and secures your lesson times in the schedule.
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Unpaid invoices or delayed payments may result in the loss of your reserved lesson slot.
2. Cancellations and Rescheduling
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A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required to cancel or reschedule a lesson.
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Lessons cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice are charged in full.
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Repeated short-notice cancellations may result in loss of a regular time slot.
3. Course Withdrawal
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If you wish to pause or end your course, a minimum of one month’s notice is required before the next billing cycle.
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Invoices that have already been issued are still payable.
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In exceptional circumstances (e.g., illness, family emergency), arrangements can be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
4. Attendance and Punctuality
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Please be ready to start at the scheduled time.
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Lessons will finish at the agreed time, even if you arrive late.
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If the teacher needs to cancel a class, it will be rescheduled or credited.
5. Lesson Credits and Deposits
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Any prepaid lessons or deposits can be kept as credit for up to 6 months.
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Credits are non-refundable but transferable to future lessons.
6. Communication
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Please communicate any changes or issues as early as possible.
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All communication should be respectful and professional — I strive to maintain a supportive and positive learning environment.
7. Teacher Commitments
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I’m committed to providing high-quality, personalized lessons tailored to your goals.
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I will always communicate clearly about scheduling, materials, and feedback.
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I am committed to maintaining the confidentiality of all communications and information shared during the lessons.
8. Agreement
By booking lessons, you confirm that you have read and agreed to these terms.