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Choose between 2 courses for IELTS exam preparation in a top college in Broadstairs, Kent

Our partner English college is one of the very top language schools in the UK with an outstanding reputation.

The school has nearly 40 years’ experience of English courses to prepare students for British Universities.

When you do your IELTS preparation with our Broadstairs’ school you will get help to succeed in the IELTS exam and also prepare for academic life at university.

You can choose from 2 course for IELTS preparation depending on your level:

• Intensive English and IELTS exam preparation
• Pre-university and IELTS exam preparation

Intensive English and IELTS preparation

This course is for students who need to improve their overall English level.

• It combines an intensive English language programme with the academic English you need to reach your score in the IELTS examination.
• It is an excellent preparation for the Pre-University and IELTS Course.
• In the morning you will build up your overall level of English.
• In the afternoon you will practice and improve your academic English skills for the IELTS test.

Pre-University and IELTS preparation

This programme is for students who have a more advanced level of English and are ready to prepare university entrance and IELTS exam techniques.

• It prepares you for both the IELTS test and university study.
• It provides you with full-time specialist tutors in teaching English for Academic Purposes.
• You will have
  • regular progress tests, tutorials, homework and guidance
  • 21 full teaching hours and up to 14 hours of additional, optional, supervised self-study each week
  • Excellent study resources and facilities

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Do your IELTS Preparation and take the test in the York IELTS test centre

Our York school for IELTS preparation is also one of the biggest IELTS test centres in the north.

•  work on IELTS test techniques
• IELTS practice tests to become familiar with the exam format

IELTS Preparation

How will it be organised?

• The IELTS course runs all year.
• It is organised around two blocks of four weeks.
• Lessons take place every afternoon from 15.30 -17.00 from Monday to Friday.
• Students can join the course on any Monday when the course is running.

How long is a course for IELTS exam preparation?

• The school recommends a maximum of four weeks’ exam
  preparation.

• IELTS Preparation – B1
  This is for intermediate and upper-intermediate students who need to get a band 6-7.5 on the IELTS test.
  The course runs on five afternoons each week and can be combined with our General English Course.
  You are guaranteed first choice exam date
• IELTS Improvers – A2
  This IELTES Preparation course is for pre-intermediate and intermediate students who need to get a band 4-5.5 in their IELTS test.
  The IELTS course runs on five afternoons each week and can be added to the General English programmes.

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Do your IELTS preparation in Oxford in a top UK language centre

When you choose our Oxford partner for your IELTS preparation, you will be studying in one of the British Council’s top language schools.

The school we work with for IELTS exam preparation is classed as excellent based on its British Council inspection. A guarantee of quality !

English and IELTS exam preparation

Key points:

• IELTS exam preparation is for students who are Intermediate or above.
• Minimum study time is 4 weeks.
• The school will advise you on the best combination of General English and IELTS preparation.
• Usually students take General English classes in the morning and IELTS preparation classes in the afternoon.
• Exam preparation is subject to availability.

• grammar and how to use it in authentic situations
• speaking skills
• writing skills, both formal and informal
• reading and listening skills
• building up your vocabulary
• familiarisation with the IELTS exam
• techniques for answering IELTS exam questions
• practice exams and interviews

If you do not have an intermediate level, you can study Intensive General English before starting IELTS preparation.

• Lessons are dynamic and demanding with experienced teachers to motivate you to achieve success.
• The course also covers practice exams, including speaking.
• Individual tutorials help you with your personal study programme.

The school offers help for further education in the UK. They have been working with universities for many years and will help with university applications and arranging campus tours or interviews with department tutors.

Course Start
Any Monday. (Except School Holidays: January 2, April 14 – 17, May 1, May 29, December 18 – January 5, 2018.)

There is no IELTS preparation in July and August.

Course Length
You can study for 4 – 9 weeks. The minimum enrolment is 4 weeks.

If you want to follow an Intensive General English course for 10 weeks or more, contact us for dates and prices.

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Do an IELTS course in Liverpool and get quality IELTS preparation at a great price!

Why do your IELTS course in our Liverpool school?

• It offers a very competitive price – just £60 for 8 hours IELTS preparation per week!
• Liverpool has a student population of around 70,000 – it’s one of UK’s favourite student cities.
• The city offers cheap living and tons of culture and student nightlife.
• It’s the home of the fabulous Beatles and an exciting music scene.
• The new school is bright and welcoming. You’ll love doing your IELTS course there.

You can choose from 2 IELTS courses – depending on your level

• 6-hour IELTS preparation course
  • This IELTS course focuses only on test preparation.
  • It is for you if you already have the required level of English.
  • You will have four IELTS lessons of 1.5 hours per week.
  • The IELTS lessons will give you a wide range of strategies to help you reach your required score.
  • You will also develop your academic reading and writing and improve your speaking and listening.
  • All teachers are experienced in IELTS preparation.
• 6-hour IELTS exam preparation course and general English
  • This IELTS course is for you if you need to improve all your English skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking. .
  • It combines IELTS preparation course (above) and a General English course.
  • It will help you improve your English, be more confident and get a better score in the IELTS exam

For high level students, choose the six-hour IELTS preparation course.
For low level students, combine IELTS preparation with General English to help you improve all aspects of your English.

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Learn French in Bordeaux –  described as France’s trendiest city by the Lonely Planet!

Bordeaux is a great place to learn French – the French have voted it the country’s most attractive city for its quality of life.

It has also been elected the ‘trendiest’ city by the popular guide book, the Lonely Planet.

Another plus for the city is that it has a top quality French language school, making Bordeaux a great place to learn French.

Our French school in Bordeaux is accredited by:

• the French Government with the FLE quality label
• and meets the quality standards of IALC, the Association of International Language Centres.

The school is in a typical 19th century building in the centre of the city, close to the Place de Quinconces and Place Gambetta.

It’s an ideal central point for discovering the city or just relaxing and people watching from the restaurant terraces.

French Courses in Bordeaux

• The French courses will help you develop your French speaking and understanding.
• You will carry out real-life tasks in pairs and small groups.
• Many of the lessons use authentic materials to help you learn about French life.
• The French classes will be lively and you will make good progress.
• You will :
  – become more fluent and accurate in speaking French in every day situations
  – improve your French vocabulary and grammar
  – learn about French culture and civilization
• Your teachers are all qualified to teach French to international learners.
• You will study French either in the morning or in the afternoon with free time to discover the region or take a speciality course.

• Standard French course: 20 lessons per week without workshops
• Intensive French course: 26 lessons per week with 20 lessons of general French and workshops
• Super intensive French Course:   30 lessons per week with 20 lessons of general French and workshops

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CELTA Course London – Do your course to teach English abroad in the school where teacher training started.

Our partner Celta course London is run by International House, one of the world’s oldest CELTA training centres.

The school has been training TEFL teachers for over 50 years and have built up a worldwide reputation as a centre of excellence for teacher training and language teaching.

In 1962 International House London introduced the world’s first TEFL training courses and qualification for English language teaching (ELT).

Now, the school is the largest ELT training centre in London and one of the largest CELTA centres in the world.

Their teacher training courses continue to be innovative, constantly including new TEFL approaches and technologies.

CELTA Course London

The Centre now offers two programmes for CELTA courses:

• Full time over 4 weeks,
• Part time over 12 weeks

What does the course involve?

• CELTA will help you understand the principles of effective teaching while acquiring practical teaching skills.
• The course includes: Daily small group teaching practice working on language courses with students at different language levels.
• Detailed feedback and discussion sessions with tutors.
• Observation of qualified teachers working with foreign students on English language courses.
• Seminars and demonstrations to improve your language awareness.
• Sessions on classroom management and lesson planning.
• You will teach real students from an early stage and receive feedback from your tutor and peers.
• You are taught as you are being asked to teach and are encouraged to reflect on your understanding and performance.

What are the benefits of taking our CELTA course London?

CELTA training will help you to:

• Become aware of language and able to apply this knowledge to your English Language teaching.
• Start to understand how adults learn English and your role as a language teacher and learner.
• Understand what effective language teaching is.
• Develop basic skills for classroom teaching.
• Understand which resources you should use with adult learners for teaching and testing, and where to find reference materials.

CELTA Full-time over four weeks

Price for the 4-week full time Celta is: £1,684 + £170 Fee.

Start dates for 2024
29 April, 3 June,  29 July,  2 September, 30 September, 28 October,  25 November

• CELTA Training (full time) runs from Monday to Friday for four weeks (minimum 120 hours). You can choose to study in the morning (9.00-16.00) or in the afternoon (11.30-18.30).

CELTA Part-time over 12 weeks

• Part-time CELTA: Fully online, perfect for qualifying around other commitments on two days per week on a Morning Course (AM) or Evening Course (PM) over 13 weeks. 

Next dates in 2024:

07/09 to 30/11 – Mo/We

02/11 to 08/02/2025 – Tu/Th

The part-time Celta course is the same as above, but runs for 12 weeks (minimum 120 hours).

• You will study on Monday and Wednesday evenings OR Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 18.30-21.30, plus 7 Saturdays from 10.00-17.00.
• 120 (6 per week, plus 7 Saturdays during the course)
  • Mon & Wed (January, April, July, September)
    Tues & Thurs (February, March, May, August, November)

Entry requirements

• You should be 20 or over. Younger candidates aged 18-19 may be accepted at the centre’s discretion.
• Your education standard should be equivalent to that required for entry into higher education.
• If English is not your first language you need to have a minimum language level equivalent to C2 on the Common European Framework.
• You must have the potential to become an effective teacher and to complete assignments and assessments.
• Acceptance onto a CELTA course is conditional upon completion of an application form (which includes a Language Awareness Task) and a satisfactory interview.

You can apply to our CELTA course London at any time and, if offered a place, the offer is valid for up to a year after the date of interview.

See more information on the CELTA in our advice section.

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CELTA Newcastle – an excellent training centre at a great price!

A training course with International House CELTA Newcastle brings you the experience of excellent trainers at a very competitive price.

CELTA Newcastle IH offers a 4-week intensive CELTA course for £1500.

CELTA Newcastle 2023/24 Dates

4th September -29th September

20th November – 15th December

5th February – 1st March
3rd June – 28th June
2nd September – 27th September

18th November – 13th December

Fees £1500

Why do a CELTA course at our Newcastle centre?

• Our partner in Newcastle has been running Cambridge English teaching courses for over 20 years. The school is part of International House World – the organisation where the original CELTA started over 50 years ago. See The History of Teacher Training.
• It prepares future teachers for the Cambridge CELTA – the most accepted initial TEFL qualification around the world
• Prices for the CELTA Newcastle course and accommodation are very competitive.
• The teacher training centre is also one of the UK’s best English language schools. It’s ranked as a Centre of Excellence based on its British Council inspection. You will be able to observe highly qualified teachers giving language courses of different types and at different levels.
• Living in Newcastle is cheaper than many other areas in the UK. Combined with the competitive course fee, you’ll really save money (and get an excellent start to your TEFL career).
• Newcastle-Upon-Tyne is a lively student city with a population of 260,000 with 80,000 students.

Course information

The Newcastle CELTA course follows the strict guidelines of Cambridge UCLES

See More about CELTA

Applicant profile

Successful applicants must:

• Have a high level of written and spoken English.
• Have a standard of education for entrance to Higher Education.
• Be 18 years old at the start of the course.
• Show they have the potential to become effective teachers.

Course Requirements

The Certificate requires an attendance of 120 hours over the 4 week period. Candidates must attend at least 80% of each component of the course, although 100% attendance is expected, and time off is only granted in exceptional circumstances.

• Daily input
• Tutorial and lesson planning with tutor support and consultation.
• Six hours’ assessed teaching practice plus peer observation of teaching practice.
• Six hours’ directed observation of experienced TEFL teachers in the language school.
• A minimum of 80 hours of unsupervised work outside of course hours.

Teaching Practice and Observation

• Teaching practice takes place every day and is an integral part of the course.  The lessons in teaching practice are related to the areas covered in the input sessions.
• Trainees work in groups of six to plan, observe and give feedback to each other on their teaching.
• All trainees teach in classes of at least two different levels (for example beginners and upper intermediate) to help them gain experience of teaching a variety of students.
• Teaching practice groups and tutors discuss the lessons in feedback sessions after the lessons.  Tutors give both verbal and written feedback on each assessed lesson.
• Trainees also observe at least 6 hours of English lessons in the school given by qualified teachers.
• Additional time is required for lesson preparation and written assignments.
• The course is full-time and very intensive and it is impossible to have any other commitments while you are on the course. Candidates will have to work most evenings and at weekends on course-related work.

Application for the course

• Candidates must complete the application form and pre-interview task before interview.
• If you are based outside the UK you can request a telephone interview.
• If you would prefer to be interviewed at an alternative teacher training centre in the group, then you should indicate this choice on your application form.
• You should apply as early as possible as these courses are very popular.

Fees – £1,500

• As soon as you are accepted on the course you should pay your full fees. The centre cannot reserve a place on the course until this has been received.
• Once your fees have been received you will receive a pre-course learning task to help you prepare for the course. It is recommended that you spend a minimum of ten to fifteen hours on this.
• In the case of cancellation made later than four weeks before the start of the course, requests for refund of fees can only be considered if the centre has been able to fill the place at short notice.

Accommodation

Shared student apartments in the city centre with ensuite bathroom from £150 per week.

Homestay:

• self-catering accommodation – £170 per week
• half-board accommodation – £170 per week
• half board, special diet – £180 per week

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The perfect city for an Over 50s Spanish and Culture course!

The Over 50s Spanish courses in beautiful, historic Seville are so popular that the school has now added two additional dates to their programme:

• Wine & Gastronomy: 13 March, 29 May, 16 Oct
• Semana Santa: 3 April
• Feria de abril: 24 April
• Flamenco: 18 September
• Flamenco and Opera: 6 November

What will you do on the course?

A short message from one of the teachers on the course:

On this course you will explore Spanish culture in a whole new way, rediscovering Spain and it´s traditions, whilst also learning some useful Spanish language skills and practising them in a relaxed classroom environment. Whether it´s through experiencing some of Spain´s most important traditions and cultural events, to sharing stories over a wine that we are testing on a visit to some Andalusian city, my students are given a unique insight to the local way of life for an unforgettable shared experience.

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Improve your teaching, update your English and enjoy yourself on a refresher course in Oxford!

Ready to update your English language teaching skills? Our partner language school in Oxford  – classed as a Centre of Excellence – offers some of the UK’s most popular refresher courses in TEFL.

It’s a great opportunity to see and practise some of the latest ELT approches, meet other teachers, share ideas and have fun.

In the summer the professional development programme is based in the beautiful, modern premises at the Oxford University Business School, 2 minutes’ walk from the school building.

TEFL refresher course tutors and guest trainers

• Courses are run by tutors and guest tutors with solid experience in TEFL and teacher training.
• A number of the guest trainers on the refresher courses are also established authors and materials writers.
• Courses are tailored to the group and you will be given personal attention to ensure that you meet your goals.
• TEFL trainers use a wide range of online and off-line resources to create an enjoyable,  professional and supportive learning environment.
• Participants complete a pre-course questionnaire so that the course coordinator can design a programme to meet everyone’s needs and interests.

2017 TEFL teacher refresher courses in Oxford

Here is a list of the school’s 2017 courses. The 1- 2-week courses run throughout the year and include cultural and social activities.

Experienced ELT professionals give practical, creative ideas to help you improve your teaching skills.

The popular courses are for teachers of English at Primary, Secondary or Adult level. They bring you the best practice and innovation in English language teaching or Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL).

• Creative Teaching in the Primary English Language Classroom
• Creative Teaching in the Secondary/Adult English Language Classroom
• Creative Teaching in the Secondary CLIL Classroom
• English for Effective Communication
• Language, Life and Culture in the UK Today
• Erasmus+ Course Builder

Please contact us for more information on these courses.

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3 English language holiday camps for young kids and teens

Choose one of the 3 exciting English summer camps run by our partner Millfield School. You can count on their 15 years’ experience running English language holiday courses to provide your children with a perfect balance of work and play for a great summer.

All students get at least 15 hours’ quality English tuition with:

• afternoon options including extra English and exam classes, sports and a variety of academies with specialist coaching from experienced coaches
• a full social programme to practise English and make friends with students from around the world including:
  – Cross Campus Events – all campuses take part in main events
  – Unforgettable Evenings – a new activity every night
  – Excursions – one full day and one half day excursion every week
  – Clubs – an opportunity to take part in new activities with friends
  – Rewards – fun competitions with prizes awarded each day.

All the Millfield summer programmes have the English Mentors programme. This has young UK students who work with the international learners to help them make friends give them more practice listening and speaking to English speakers.

The Mentors live in the schools and take part in all lessons, activities, excursions and social events.

The Millfield English summer holiday programmes include:

• 15 hours English tuition per week
• Highly motivated and qualified teachers suitable for this age group
• A good choice of sports and recreational afternoon activities
• Full social programme
• Two excursions every week (one full day, one half day)
• Course certificate and report
• Option for students to attend an “Early bird week” on campus (English language tuition, culture and fun)
• Trinity exam (optional extra)

There are also many academies with specialist activities (see each school):

Academy: Athletics,  Badminton, Basketball – for experienced players only, chess, computer programming, cooking, dance with expert tuition in a purpose-built studio, fashion design, fencing (no beginners), film, art with sketching and modelling, football for girls and boys at all levels.

There is also: golf for players with or without a handicap, hockey with expert coaching on water-based astro pitches, leaders of the future with global leadership and debating skills, mixed martial arts with expert tuition, musical theatre, horse riding for experienced riders, songwriting with music & vocal skills practice, rugby with RFU values taught in a fun & positive way.