LEARN ENGLISH IN OXFORD - LANGUAGE COURSE OXFORD

COMPLETE BEGINNERS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED IN PORTSMOUTH

• Orientation / testing usually takes place on Monday (or
• Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday).
• Lessons begin after testing or the following day.
• All lessons are 45 minutes.

All courses include

• Pre-course placement test on arrival.
• Course certificate for students who successfully complete 90% of the course.
• Teaching materials (coursebook or study file).
• Orientation and welcome pack (including map).
• Access to multimedia study centre (computers, videos,listening facilities and virtual language laboratory).
• Free access to e-mail and access to internet.
• Weekly progress test and optional exit test.
• Regular lecture or seminar on a subject of cultural, historical or linguistic interest.
• Regular individual tutorials are included for long-term students. Tutorials take place every 4 - 6 weeks in normal lesson time

INTENSIVE COURSE (28 lessons per week, 2-52 weeks) (code OGI)

Full-time intensive course for adults. 28 lessons per week combining general English and special interest modules including exam preparation. Ideal for motivated students requiring rapid progress. Please note that in July and August the intensive courses change to a summer timetable with 24 lessons and 5 lectures per week. Please note that during the summer, some of the afternoon modules will not always be available.

• Tuition: 28 lessons per week
• Orientation and welcome pack (including map)
• Testing usually takes place on Monday
• Weekly progress test and optional exit test
• Course certificate for students who successfully complete 90% of the course.
• Regular individual tutorials
• Access to multimedia study centre (computers, videos,listening facilities and virtual language laboratory).
• Free access to e-mail and access to internet.
• Optional: Sports and activity program
• Free consultation for all students of the trimester intensive course and the academic year intensive course

*Pre-intermediate to advanced Accommodation available if required

28 lessons per week arranged in 2 sections:

- In the afternoons:

Content: 8 lessons per week. Students at lower levels continue with general English lessons with special emphasis on speaking and listening. Studens at higher levels choose from a selection of special interest modules including Grammar, Conversation, Academic Study Skills, Business English and IELTS preparation. Please note that these modules are subject to availability.

Intensive Course: Important matters at a glance:

• Tuition: 28 lessons per week

• Year around

• Minimum 2 weeks / Intensiv Trimester: minimum 12 weeks / Academic Year: minimum 24 weeks

• Course starts: Every Monday (except for holidays, on Tuedays)

• 100% beginners have to start on the first Monday in a month

• Beginner -  advanced

• Maximum class size - 14

• Minimum age 16 (average: 21-28)

• Private studies / home work approx. 5 hours per week

IMPORTANT NOTE: Not all modules are always available in the high season (end of June-end of August). Please inquire in advance if you wish a specific module

INTENSIV COURSE PLUS (28 lessons per week, 6 weeks) (Code OIB / OIA / OII)

With the "PLUS" in this course we guarantee that the participants can attend the desired modules. Though the course has to be started at specific dates and should last at least for 6 weeks.

The following modules are offered

• Intensive Course + Business (Code OIB)
• Intensive Course + academic study techniques (Code OIA)
• Intensive Course + IELTS exam preparation course (Code OII)

Intensive Course: Important matters at a glance:

• Tuition: 28 lessons per week
• Minimum duration: 6 weeks
• Starting dates: 14/01, 25/02, 07/04, 19/05, 30/06, 11/08, 22/09, 03/11
• Levels: Intermediate - advanced.
• Maximum class size - 14
• Minimum age 16 (average: 21-28)
• Private studies / home work approx. 5 hours per week

Note: The normal Intensive Course offers still the business, IELTS modules etc. but it is not guaranteed that you will be selected for this one. It depends on the availability, level etc.

INTENSIVE TRIMESTER (28 lessons per week) (12 - 23 weeks) (Code OGT) or INTENSIVE ACADEMIC YEAR (28 lessons per week) (24 - 52 weeks) (Code OGY)

AVAILABLE ALL YEAR - SAVE BY STUDYING LONGER

Full-time intensive course for adults. 28 lessons per week combining general English and special interest modules including exam preparation. Ideal for motivated students requiring rapid progress. Please note that in July and August the intensive courses change to a summer timetable with 24 lessons and 5 lectures per week. Please note that during the summer, afternoon modules will not be available.

• Available all year
• Weekly start dates
• Minimum age - 16
• Maximum class size -14

STANDARD ACADEMIC YEAR (20 lessons per week) (24 - 52 weeks) (Code OCY)

AVAILABLE ALL YEAR - SAVE BY STUDYING LONGER

Semi-intensive course for adults. 20 lessons per week covering all areas of general English including: grammar,
reading, writing, vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking and listening.

• Available all year
• Weekly start dates
• Minimum age - 16
• Maximum class size - 14

20 lessons per week arranged in 2 sections:

In the mornings:

• 12 lessons per week – General English: Coursebook-based lessons
  Students follow a modern and stimulating course book covering all areas of general English.
  Coursebook-based lessons combine the introduction of new grammar, vocabulary and syntax with an in-depth review of existing grammar and vocabulary.
• 8 lessons per week – General English: Use of English – practise and improve your English!
  Students concentrate on using and improving their language skills through extensive reading, writing, speaking and listening practice. These lessons often include the use of video, television, audio, role-play and authentic texts

In the afternoons:

Time for private studies, leisure activities, to relax or to work.

Important NOTE: The minimum booking for this course is down to 24 weeks, however there is the possibility to attend alternatively the Summer Course OSV which has the same amount of lessons and is available for a minimum of 2 weeks in the summer period.

EXAM PREPARATION COURSE (IELTS) (32 lessons per week) (Code OIE) (2-weeks course only, but can be repeated)

Tuition in the essential general English skills required for examinations is an integral part of Compact / Intensive courses and classes at intermediate to advanced levels follow a coursebook which provides suitable exam preparation. In addition, the Exam Preparation Module (available on Intensive Courses) provides specialist preparation for IELTS Examinations. 2-weeks course only that can be repeated.

• 2 week course (monthly offered)
• Minimum age - 16
• Maximum class size: 14
• Intermediate-advanced
• Course does not include the registration for the IELTS exam respectively the exam fee - Please indicate it in your booking and inscribe for the IELTS exam minimum 5 weeks before the course starts.

2008 Starting Dates IELTS course:

January 7th and 28th, February 25th, March 31st, April 21st, May 19th, June 2nd and 23rd, July 7th and 28th, August 11th and 26th, September 8th, October 6th, November 3rd and 17th, December 1st.

Preparation includes practice exams, exam techniques and in-depth tuition in the language skills needed for each part of the exam.  IELTS exams take place every month and preparation is available all year. For detailed information on the IELTS: www.ielts.org

A tailor-made course to suit the individual requirements of the student. One-to-one tuition provides a very intensive form of study. The student determines not only the content (e.g. tourism, banking, insurance) but also the quantity and  pace (intensity) of their English lessons.
So whether you are a "fast learner" who needs to develop his language skills as quickly as possible or you want to study at a slower pace - this course  is perfect for you as we design it to your wishes.

Please state on your booking form your level, your requirements and what topics you would like to focus on.

Courses for JUNIOR + Adolescents

SUMMER COURSE (20 lessons and 1 excursion per week, 2-11 weeks) (code LSV)

Great value international summer course with lessons, excursions, sports and actibities! The course combines English language lesons with a programme of optional sports and activities and a weekly excursion.

Price includes

• 15 hours of lessons per week (equivalent to 20 lessons) in international classes. Well-structured classroom lessons are combined with speaking and listening exercises to give students an opportunity to use English in a wide variety of everyday situations including travelling, shopping, living in an English home, going to a restaurant, talking to friends, using public transport, going out in the evening, etc.
• Optional sports and activity programme with at least one free activity per day. There is also a selection of paid activities.
• Weekly excursion - destinations may include Bath, Salisbury, Stonehenge, Winchester, Winsdsor, Oxford, Brighton , London, etc. All excursions include a sightseeing tour on foot or by bus. Transportation includes - entry fees to attractions are not included.
• Placement test, weekly progress tests and us of course book
• End-of-course certificate
• Free email and internet
• Accommodation: Twin or single room in a host family with half board (breakfast / dinner) incl.

Essential information

• Available from mid-June to the end of August
• Duration 2-11 weeks
• Entry possible every week
• minimum duration 2 weeks
• minimum age 16 (students aged 14-15 are accepted at Kings Bournemouth and London but only if they come as part of a group and accompanied by a group leader).
• maximum class size 16 students
• All levels from beginner to advanced

Important notes

• Please note that students on this course are not supervised when not in lessons.
• A standard activity programme is included but these activities are optional.
• Lessons operate on a shift system with a combination of morning and afternoon sessions.
• The free weekly excursions take place on Saturday. Students are advised to arrive / depart on a Sunday so that they do not miss an excursion.

Samples for free activities: volleyball, football, table-tennis, basketball, sports day, art club, films, quiz karaoke, party games, bingo, discos

Samples for paid activities: cinema, theatre, bowling, skating, mini-excursions, cultural visits, barbecue

Note: Please be aware that this course does not include a complete supervision. Students are treated as adults and are only supervised during the school activities.

University Preparation Course (codes OUF and OPY)

Pre Foundation Year (OPY)

The Pre-foundation Year is a one-year academic course for younger students (aged 16) or those who are not yet ready for the University Foundation Year (OUF).

The Pre-foundation Year is a very intensive course which is taught in small groups (maximum 10 students per class). The syllabus provides a careful balance of English language, IELTS preparation, academic study skills and academic subjects to ensure that students make steady and rapid progress in a broad range of subjects.

Lessons per week: An average of 21 hours of lessons per week plus at least 10 hours of homework and private study

• Courses start on 07th January and 15th September 2008
• Course duration: 1 semester (5 months) or 2 semesters (9 months)
• Levels accepted: Students must have completed 10-11 years of school and have an intermediate level of English
  (i.e. IELTS 4.5).
• Minimum age: 16 (average age group 16-17)
• Maximum class size: 10 students

University Foundation Year (OUF)

A highly-respected academic programme preparing students to study a wide range of subjects at the best universities in Britain. This is a very intensive course which is taught in small classes and which covers a wide range of academic subjects at a standard which is academically equivalent to A-Levels.

This course can prepare students for many undergraduate courses including: Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Law, Computing, Architecture, Design, Art, Business, etc.

• A minimum of 21 hours of lessons per week plus at least 10 hours of homework, private study or assignments
• Courses start on 07th January and 15th September 2008
• Course duration: 2 semesters (9 months)
• Levels accepted: Students must have completed 11-12 years of school and have an intermediate level of English
  (i.e. IELTS 5.5).
• Minimum age 17
• Maximum class size: 8 students

Course Content: Students study 5 academically challenging subjects chosen from: Economics, Human Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Data Handling with Information Technology, Communications and Study Skills, Government & Law and Art and Design. The best combination of subjects is discussed in the first week of the course and very much depends on the students' chosen university studies.

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