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International Certificate of Financial English

In today’s job market, there is an increasing demand for finance professionals who are able to demonstrate impeccable financial English skills in their day to day duties. If you are a finance professional or are studying accounting and finance, and already possess a high standard level of English, a prestigious qualification that shows this is the right choice for you. University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) have combined their areas of expertise to develop the International Certificate in Financial English (Cambridge ICFE).

The ICFE is an advanced language qualification for accountants and finance professionals giving a boost to their career. The London School of Business and Finance offers intensive preparation courses for this examination allowing students to achieve immediate success.

LSBF prepares students in the areas of reading, writing, listening, and speaking which comprise the final examination taking place twice a year in May and November.

Who is the ICFE course for?

Do you:

Want to develop your English language skills in a financial context?
Need an English language certificate in finance to improve your chances of getting employment in accounting or finance?
Already have a good level of English?

ICFE is suitable for those starting their ACCA or financial studies or professionals who wish to enhance their career prospects.

Benefits of the ICFE Course

Studying for the Cambridge International Certificate in Financial English (ICFE) will help accounting and finance professionals improve their English language skills and use them in a wide range of accounting and financial contexts.

The exam will support international students who are studying ACCA and CIMA and improve their chances of succeeding in their courses.
The exam is based on realistic texts, topics and tasks that are found in the daily working life of those employed in an accounting and finance role.
The course is very practical and simulates everyday situations encountered in a financial setting such as business meetings / discussions, presentations, business reports and letters
By the end of the course, you will also gain understanding of texts of various and relevant types, including financial statements, journal articles, letters, reports and proposals.
This is an internationally recognised qualification which will enhance your CV and make you more attractive to potential employers by showing a mastery of financial English.

Blended learning – the Cambridge Financial English online learning course

Blended learning – a mixture of classroom-taught lessons and self-directed online learning – is becoming an increasingly popular choice in language learning. The Cambridge Financial English blended learning course has been developed with Cambridge and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) to support and complement the International Certificate in Financial English. Cambridge Financial English is designed to be a general financial English course for people working in finance. The course consists of 75 hours home study which is guided by your class tutor.

The London School of Business and Finance is the first business school in the country to offer a course which combines expert tuition in preparation for the examination and guidance in the blended learning course.

Where can I find more information about ICFE?

For any other questions or further information please call us on 0207 823 2303 or email English@lsbf.org.uk