Cambridge FCE

peremum

Can anyone tell me where I can buy some good FCE preparation materials at reasonable price?  Those from Brit. Coun. are too expensive.
My daughter took the Flyer & PET without any special training, just applying her day-to-day knowledge of English.  However, I consider FCE is a bit more difficult & she lacks the life experiences for the appropriate age.  So, she would need some exercises & practices at this level.

Thank you in advance for your help.

peremum

Hi.  My daughter has not yet decided.  June is also the period for her school exam, ballet exam & piano exam, so probably will not take the test by then.  She is still thinking whether to re-take the FCE in Dec or go directly to CAE.

BTW, I hear that Cambridge/British council is considering to introduce the FCE-for Schools to HK.  But I do not know their schedule.

peremum

Thanks a lot!

lovelyec

你地D小朋友咁細已經可以考FCE真係好叻

[ 本帖最後由 lovelyec 於 11-2-21 11:04 編輯 ]

peremum

Not exactly F5.  Maybe more like F4.

peremum

Thank you!

She has got over the disappointment now, and I am talking with her whether she want to re-sit the test or to have some other arrangement(s).

So, is your son planning to re-sit in June or Dec.?

lovelyec

聽人講FCE大既係F.5 程度, 是否屬實?

peremum

I'm sure your son will get a place in a good school.  Rest assured.

For my girl, her result is o.k., but not as good as she hope.  The strange thing is that she get good result in all areas except Reading.  However, Reading used to be her best section and she consistently get good result here during the preparation.

peremum

Don't worry.  Your son is definitely a bright kid.

BTW, any result from the S1 application so far.

Wish you all the best!

peremum

Hi 77777,

How's your kid doing in the test?

ANChan59

原帖由 77777 於 10-8-22 20:37 發表
Thank you.  I call it 特異功能.  There is always fierce competition among the famous schools on the areas other than academic, they will get the right person to win the champion.  If you have talents  ...

Yes, it's typical for DBS and YW to headhunt talented students, they also offer scholarships to them.

Solid academic foundation and ECA results (like Maths, speech, singing, music) also useful for top notch schools.

peremum

Thank you!

People like you make these forum worthwhile to join.

ANChan59

原帖由 peremum 於 10-8-23 11:20 發表
I like that!  All kids are special GIFTS from the LORD.

Me too.

The file sent to you, pls check.

peremum

I like that!  All kids are special GIFTS from the LORD.

ANChan59

原帖由 peremum 於 10-8-23 09:24 發表
Thank you for your good words about our kids.  Well.  "Gifted" is an over-used but always misunderstood term.  It would be much appreciated if you could tell me what you mean by "confirm".  Maybe you  ...

We have a unique definition of "Gifted kid"in our couple fellowship, Kid is a special gift from our Lord, all are different and special..........

You make a good point, I rephrase the word "Gifted" as two levels:
1. IQ test score; and or
2. Multiple-intelligence.

I guessed your kid may take IQ test  (WSIC) and "confirmed" as high learning ability.

The multiple intelligence
The eight currently accepted intelligences are:

• Spatial
• Linguistic
• Logical-mathematical
• Kinesthetic
• Musical
• Interpersonal
• Intrapersonal
• Naturalist

For sharing, I post many replies since 2006 in Gifted education (Slow down in the last two years). If your are interested in that you can search in BK - ANChan59 + gifted.

My sharing touch on:
1. WSIC vs S-B IQ tests;
2. Double edged sword - High IQ
3. What parents can learn from gifted kid?
4. IQ vs multiple intelligence
5. Reflections on gifted education in HK
6. From learning disability to gifted
7. His primary school - support gifted kids
8. Gifted programs in HK - Maths
9. International exposure; etc

I copy and paste some of my replies on gifted education, around 12 pages Word file, I can't post it here.

peremum

Yes, I think she needs challenges.

Don't worry.  I'm sure your son is also a good boy (caring parents give rise to good kids) & can take good care of himself.