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Information, Dates and FeesLondon and Canterbury 2017londonschool.com
NEW COURSES
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About our clients...
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u Professional English 20-30 18
u Individual Training 14
u LondonSchool Online 20
u The London School of International Communication 22
General and Academicu Intensive General English 26
u General English 30+ 27
u Examination and Academic Preparation 28
Course Calendarsu Business and Professionals course calendars 38
u General and Academic course calendars 40
u Useful information 42
Other Servicesu Accommodation in London 32
u Accommodation in Canterbury 34
u The London Experience 36
u The Canterbury Experience 37
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What’s new
u General English 30+Following a successful launch and very positive feedback in Canterbury, wewill offer GE30+ at our Holland Park Gardens centre in London from 2017(page 27).
u Business & Professional English 30+We have taken the most popular elements of CEE and IBC in London andSCP in Canterbury to create a new Business & Professional English 30+course (BP30+), which will be offered both in Holland Park and Canterbury(page 12).
u ESP Combination courses We will continue to offer English for Specific Purposes (ESP) either as astand-alone course or, to offer a greater degree of flexibility, as ESPCombination courses which can be taken in London or Canterbury at anytime throughout the year (page 15).
u Business English 20 – 30Our Business English course for professionals at the start of their career ismoving to Westcroft Square, where it can be taken together with IntensiveGeneral English or BEC Vantage exam preparation (page 18).
u LondonSchool OnlineOur improved online learning platform offers a range of courses forindividuals or organisations around the world and access is free of chargefor all clients studying in our UK centres (page 21).
u The London School of International Communication LSIC offers cross-cultural and leadership training and clients at The LondonSchool of English can now take a BP30+ course combined withIntercultural Competence or Global Leadership training (page 23).
u Prince Consort Residence Located within easy walking distance of Westcroft Square and HollandPark Gardens, our new London residence offers high qualityaccommodation and excellent facilities at an affordable price (page 33).
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We are excited to launch a new range of products and courses in 2017, with a greater emphasis on30+ courses in Holland Park Gardens and Canterbury.
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Our CentresHolland Park GardensBusiness and Professional courses;General English 30+
Number of training rooms: 28Maximum clients: 140Average clients: 85
Westcroft SquareGeneral, Academic & Examination courses;Business English 20-30; BEC Vantage
Number of training rooms: 14Maximum clients: 150Average clients: 105
CanterburyImmersion courses for professionals; General English 30+
Number of training rooms: 13Maximum clients: 30Average clients: 15
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All our courses include
u Free lunches In our London centres, our chefs prepare a free daily three-course lunch for our clients, which provides an excellentopportunity for you to practise your English in a relaxed andinformal setting. In Canterbury, we organise three freenetworking lunches per week for you with other participants anda trainer in a variety of quality local restaurants.
u LondonSchool OnlineFrom enrolment until three months after leaving us, you willbenefit from access to LondonSchool Online, our online languagelearning platform. The platform has been specially developedwith our clients’ needs in mind and supports our face-to-facetraining programmes.
u Welcome networking reception Each new course begins with an informal reception, which willgive you the opportunity to develop the key skills of networkingand socialising with fellow course participants from a wide rangeof backgrounds and nationalities.
u End of course report Our end of course report not only records the progress you havemade in key communication skills areas, but also measures howyour confidence has increased throughout your course. Bymeasuring the improvement in your competence and confidence,we are able to demonstrate a clear return on your investment.
u Materials and resources Materials are included in the fees for all courses and are drawnfrom a wide range of sources. Course content is current andrelevant to the needs of our clients.
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About our clients – Business and ProfessionalsOur clients are mature and come from many backgrounds, professions and countries. Thisexposure to different national and corporate cultures ensures that your time with us is stimulating,productive and rewarding.
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Some recent clientsPublic SectorDanish ParliamentEuropean CommissionEuropean Court of AuditorsEuropean Court of JusticeEuropean ParliamentFederation of Finnish JournalistsForeign & Commonwealth OfficeGerman Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)Jönköping UniversityMinistry of Education & Science, KazakhstanMinistry of Finance, JapanMinistry of Foreign Affairs, JapanNorwegian Bar AssociationNorwegian ParliamentØstfold UniversityRoyal Embassy of Saudi ArabiaSwedish ParliamentUNHCRUniversidade Agostinho Neto
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Courses for Experienced ProfessionalsHolland Park Gardens & Canterbury
Business & Professional English 30+(BP30+)
We have taken the most popular elements of CEE and IBC in Londonand SCP in Canterbury to create a new Business & ProfessionalEnglish 30+ course.
This course focuses on the group communication needs of businessand professional people. You will gain confidence in makingpresentations, taking part in international meetings, cross-culturalnetworking and other work contexts. You will also learn to uselanguage tools which give you greater control of your communication.
Locations Holland Park Gardens and Canterbury
Age Minimum 30; average 42
Group Maximum 6 (London) or 4 (Canterbury)
Duration 1 - 8 weeks
Hours 30 full hours per week (full-time)15 full hours per week (part-time)
Plus Up to 9 additional contact hours per week (see below)
Times London09.00 – 17.00, Monday – Friday (full-time)09.00 – 12.30, Monday – Friday (part-time)Canterbury08.45 – 16.45, Monday – Friday (full-time)08.45 – 12.00, Monday – Friday (part-time)
Dates Start any Monday (except holidays, see pp 38-39)
Fees £1100 / week (full-time) £695 / week (part-time)
Includes u Daily three-course lunch in London; 3 lunches/ week with trainers in Canterbury (+4.5 hrs)
u Networking reception in London (+ 1 hour);u 2 social activities / week in Canterbury (+4.5hrs)u Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materials and end of course report
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*BP30+ with 15 hrs/week of group + 10 hrs/week of Individual Training available in Canterbury only. Please see page 15 for details of other combination courses.
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Business & Professional English 30+Combination Courses
This course is designed for people who want a specific focus, such as business and finance, in their communicationskills training. Training consists of BP30+ group training combined with personalised Individual Training in the skills you need to enhance your career.
Locations Holland Park Gardens and Canterbury
Age Minimum 30; average 42
Group Maximum 6 (London) or 4 (Canterbury)
Duration 1 – 8 weeks
Hours 30 full hours per week (15 group + 15 individual)
Plus Up to 9 additional contact hours per week (see below)
Times London09.00 – 17.00, Monday – FridayCanterbury08.45 – 16.45, Monday – Friday
Dates Start any Monday (except holidays, see pp 38 – 39)
Fees £1895 / week (BP30+ group 15 + 15 individual)£1495 / week (BP30+ group 15 + 10 individual)*
Includes u Daily three-course lunch in London; 3 lunches per week with trainers in Canterbury (+ 4.5 hours)
u Networking reception in London (+ 1 hour);u 2 evening social activities per week in Canterbury
(+4.5 hours)u Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materials and end of course report
Level See page 43
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Legal English(LGL)
Commercial lawyers need to use specialised legal language effectively,so this course focuses on a number of legal topics and case studies.You will develop key areas including the language of negotiations,contract drafting and litigation. In addition, there will be visits fromthree practising lawyers, guaranteeing up to date professional inputand providing personal feedback on a contract drafting task.
Location Holland Park Gardens
Age Minimum 30; average 37
Group Maximum 6
Duration 1 week
Hours 30 full hours per week
Plus 1 additional contact hour per week (see below)
Times 09.00 – 17.00, Monday – Friday
Dates 30 January, 24 April, 26 June,31 July, 18 September, 13 NovemberSchools closed for Easter & Christmas; open onother public holidays (see pages 38 – 39)
NB Can be taken as an ESP Combination course onother dates (see page 14)
Fees £1250
Includes u Daily three-course lunchu Welcome networking reception (+1 hour)u Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materials and end of course report
Plus Three external speakersVisits to civil courts and a law firm
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All courses in London can be combined with Voice Training & Accent Modification (page 16).i
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English for Human Resources(EHR)
This course covers a number of situations typically faced by HRprofessionals. The focus is mostly on interviewing, conductingappraisals, aspects of employment law, negotiating and disciplinary procedures, with particularly rich opportunities fornetworking and cross-cultural work.
Location Holland Park Gardens
Age Minimum 30; average 38
Group Maximum 6
Duration 1 week
Hours 30 full hours per week
Plus 1 additional contact hour per week (see below)
Times 09.00 – 17.00, Monday – Friday
Dates 6 March, 15 May, 24 July, 9 October, 20 NovemberSchool closed for Easter & Christmas – see pages38-39 for details; open on all other public holidays
NB Can be taken as an ESP Combination course onother dates (see page 14)
Fees £1250
Includes u Daily three-course lunchu Welcome networking reception (+1 hour)u Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materials and end of course report
External speaker from the HR sector
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For greater flexibility, English for the Public Sector can also be organised as an ESP Combination course (see page 15) or on demand(see page 16).
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Individual Training (IND)If you have specific learning objectives, individual training may be the best way for us to help you. Focus on a specific subject, sector or skill, such as making a presentation, or on a particular area such as vocabulary or grammar. Colleagues or friends with similar levels and aims can benefit from small-group 2:1 training.
Locations Holland Park Gardens, Westcroft Square and Canterbury
Age Minimum 18 (London), 25 (Canterbury)
Group 1:1 or 2:1
Duration Flexible
Hours 15, 20 or 30 full hours per week
Plus Up to 9 additional contact hours per week(see below)
Times Between 08.00 – 19.00, Monday – Friday(Evenings, weekends and holidays on request;charged at out-of-hours rate)
Dates Flexible
Fees £80 / hour (1:1 standard rate)£100 / hour (1:1 out-of-hours rate)£50 / person/hour (2:1 standard rate)£64 / person/hour (2:1 out-of-hours rate)
Includes u Daily three-course lunch in London; 3 networking lunches per week with trainers inCanterbury (+ 4.5 hours)
u Welcome networking reception in London (+ 1 hour);2 evening social activities per week in Canterbury(+ 4.5 hours)
u Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materials and end of course report
Level See page 43
www.londonschool.com/eps
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English for the Public Sector(EPS)
The focus here is on chairing and participating in internationalmeetings and conducting bilateral and multilateral negotiations withgreater effectiveness. You will leave with greater confidence whenworking with official texts, making speeches and working with publicbodies such as the EU, UN, NATO and WTO.
Location Holland Park Gardens
Age Minimum 30; average 42
Group Maximum 6
Duration 1 week
Hours 30 full hours per week
Plus 1 additional contact hour per week (see below)
Times 09.00 – 17.00, Monday – Friday
Dates 27 February, 8 May, 17 July, 2 October, 13 November School closed for Easter & Christmas – see pages38-39 for details; open on all other public holidays
NB Can be taken as an ESP Combination course onother dates (see page 14)
Fees £1250
Includes u Daily three-course lunchu Welcome networking reception (+1 hour)u Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materials and end of course report
Visit to the Houses of Parliament (when in session)
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English for Specific Purposes - Combination Courses
ESP Combination courses offer the best of both worlds: the interpersonal and cross-cultural benefits of a GE30+ or BP30+ groupcourse plus the focus of individual ESP training in your area of specialisation. i
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Our ESP Combination courses allow you to select either GE30+ orBP30+ in the morning followed by a wide range of ESP IndividualTraining options in the afternoon.
Morning Session (15 hours)
GE30+ (page 27) or BP30+ (page 12)
Afternoon Session (15 hours)
ESP options include:
u International Business Communication*u Banking & Finance*u Oil & Gasu Sales & Marketingu Insuranceu Medicalu Aviationu Hospitalityu Lecturing Skillsu Technicalu Engineeringu Legalu Human Resourcesu Public Sector
If you are interested in a sector-specific course not listed here,please contact us to discuss at [email protected]
*Only available in combination with BP30+
Level See page 43
Location Holland Park Gardens and Canterbury
Age Minimum 30
Group Maximum 6 (London) or 4 (Canterbury)
Duration 1 – 8 weeks
Hours 15 hours group + 15 hours individual ESP
Plus Up to 9 additional contact hours per week(see below)
Times 09.00 – 17.00, Monday – Friday
Dates Start any Monday; Schools closed for Easter &Christmas; open on other public holidays (see pages 38 – 39)
Fees £1895 / week (combined with BP30+)£1675 / week (combined with GE30+)
Includes u Daily three-course lunch in London; 3 networking lunches per week with trainers inCanterbury (+ 4.5 hours)
u Welcome networking reception in London (+ 1 hour);2 evening social activities per week inCanterbury(+ 4.5 hours)
u Access to LondonSchool Online platform
u All course materials and end of course report
ESP Combination Courses(ESP)
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On Demand Courses
Voice Training & Accent Modification(VT)
This training is ideal for you if you already have a good command ofEnglish and want to focus on improving your accent, formal orpublic speaking, or voice projection. Can be booked as a stand-alonecourse or as an add-on to any of our London courses.
Locations Holland Park Gardens, Westcroft Square
Hours Minimum booking 5 hours
Times Flexible
Dates Flexible
Fees £95 / hour
New course content to go in here.
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Skype Training
Skype enables us to offer Individual Training to clients anywhere around the world as:
u A stand-alone courseu Preparation for a course in the UKu Support after a course in the UKu Support for LondonSchool Online learning (see page 21)
Fees £60 / hour
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On Demand Courses (OND)
Tailored group training is available on demand for companies,institutions or organisations with a specific language trainingrequirement. The group training rate quoted includes programmedesign, all course materials and access for trainees to a bespoke, co-branded version of our LondonSchool Online learning platform.
Amongst the course types available are:
u General English u Business Communication u Medicalu Hospitality u Banking & Finance u Oil & Gasu Technical u Sales & Marketing u Engineering
If you are interested in a bespoke, sector-specific course not listedhere, please contact us to discuss at [email protected]
Locations Holland Park Gardens, Canterbury or flexible
Age Minimum 25
Group Up to 10 (London), 6 (Canterbury)
Duration 1 – 8 weeks
Hours Up to 30 full hours per week
Times 09.00 – 17.00 on-site; flexible off-site
Dates Flexible
Fees £5995* per group per week
Includes u Programme development u All course materials and end of course reports for
traineesu Access to co-branded LondonSchool Online
platform
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Professional English 20-30
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Business English 20-30 Westcroft Square
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Give your international business career the best possible start by combining your Business English 20 – 30 course with a BEC Vantageexamination. i
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Business English 20-30(BEN)
This course is designed for people with limited businessexperience. To ensure the best possible use of time it has a 100%business focus. It includes the language of negotiations, meetings,presentations, emails, report writing and many situations that ayoung professional will face in an international businessenvironment. We also include the all-important step of how to geta job in English.
Level See page 43
Location Westcroft Square
Age Minimum 20; maximum 30; average 24
Group Maximum 10
Duration 1 - 8 weeks
Hours 24 full hours per week
Times 09.15 – 15.45, Monday – Friday
Dates Start any MondaySchool closed for Easter & Christmas – see pages 38-39 for details
Fees £525 / week£50 / week summer supplement for courses from 3 July to 25 August
Includes u Daily three-course lunchu Monthly welcome networking receptionu Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materials and end of course report
Fortnightly external speaker
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Cambridge English: Business Vantage (BEC-V)
The BEC Vantage examination is a business English exam aimed atthe same level as Cambridge FCE (upper intermediate). Thisintensive 2 week crash-course provides in-depth preparation in allareas covered in the exam, offering the best chance of success.
Location Westcroft Square
Age Minimum 20; average 27
Group Maximum 10
Duration 2 weeks
Hours 24 full hours per week
Times 09.15 – 15.45, Monday – Friday
Dates 27 February, 22 May and 20 November
Exam Dates 10 March, 3 June, 2 December
Fees £1050
Exam £150
Includes u Daily three-course lunchu Monthly welcome networking receptionu Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materials and end of course report
Level See page 43
Legal English 20-30 Holland Park Gardens
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Legal English 20-30 (LEN)
This 3-week course covers a range of legal topics with a focus on contract drafting, legal case studies, negotiations and participationin meetings – everything you need to become an effectivecommunicator in a legal context. The course also includes 6 months’access to Word Stream, our online Legal English vocabulary course.
Location Holland Park Gardens
Age Minimum 20; maximum 30; average 24
Group Maximum 10
Duration 3 weeks
Hours 24 full hours per week
Plus 1 additional contact hour per week (see below)
Times 09.30 – 16.00, Monday – Friday
Dates 3 January, 6 February, 13 March, 24 April, 5 June, 3 July, 31 July, 4 September, 16 October, 20 November
Fees £1680 (3 weeks)£50 / week summer supplement for courses from 3 July to 25 August
Includes u Daily three-course lunchu Welcome networking reception (+1 hour)u Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materials and end of course report
Three external speakersVisits to criminal court, civil court and the Houses of Parliament (when in session)Access to Word Stream online Legal English course
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Give your international legal career the best possible start by combining your Legal English 20 – 30 course with a TOLES examination. i
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TOLES (Test of Legal English Skills)
This 1-week course has a practical legal focus covering reading andwriting. The TOLES certificate is recognised internationally and by theLaw Society of England and Wales. The TOLES preparation course isusually taken in conjunction with our Legal English 20-30 course,however more experienced candidates may qualify for direct entry.
Location Holland Park Gardens
Age Minimum 20; average 25
Group Maximum 10
Duration 1 week
Hours 24 full hours per week
Plus 1 additional contact hour per week (see below)
Times 09.30 – 16.00, Monday – Friday
Dates 23 January, 27 February, 3 April, 15 May, 26 June, 24 July, 21 August, 25 September, 6 November,11 December
Exam Dates On final day of every TOLES course
Fees £560 + £150 exam fee and special materials£50 / week summer supplement for courses from 3 July to 25 August
Includes u Daily three-course lunchu Welcome networking reception (+1 hour)u Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materials and end of course report
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Bringing The London School of English to youOur online courses enable you to study where you like and when you like, while stillgiving you access to the expertise and coaching of our team of experiencedtrainers. Our platform is designed to help you to become proficient in the keylanguage areas you need to achieve your goals.
A simple, user-friendly interface allows you to find the content you need quicklyand easily so that you can get more out of your training.
An adaptive, responsive platform works equally well on any device, offering greaterflexibility and a better learning experience.
Progress tests at the end of each unit show you very clearly where you are making progress, and at theend of your course you can download a completion certificate.
If you’re studying with us in one of our training centres, access to LondonSchool Online is included in yourcourse fees. Get access from the point of booking and keep learning online for up to three months afteryour course with us has finished. You can extend your learning journey with ongoing Skype coaching withour team in London (see page 16).
LondonSchool Online (LSO)
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• Interactive study materials created by our team of specialist onlinelanguage trainers
• Access to selected units of LondonSchool Online included for free for allLondon and Canterbury clients from registration until 3 months after endof course in the UK
• Highly effective platform for continuing, reinforcing and reviewing UK-based training
• Combine with ongoing Skype support, often available with same UK-based trainer ensuring continuity (subject to availability)
• New content and activities uploaded on a daily basis
• General English
• Business English
• Legal English
• English for Hospitality
• IELTS Preparation
• TOEIC Preparation
6 months’ unlimited access to120-150 hours of content
£185 per course
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The London School of InternationalCommunication
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Communicating across borders and culturesThe London School of International Communication offers a wide range of practicalintercultural, communication skills and global leadership training courses alldesigned to complement your language skills and enhance your ability to worksuccessfully across borders and cultures.
The following courses enable clients at the London School of English to sampleLSIC training in combination with professional language training.
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Intercultural Competence Combination (ICC)
This course combines 15 hours of group lessons on our Business andProfessional 30+ course (page 12) with 15 hours of specialisedintercultural training focused on developing your cultural knowledge,self-awareness and business skills to help you work more effectivelywith people from around the world.
Location Holland Park Gardens or Canterbury
Age Minimum 30
Group Maximum 6 (Holland Park Gardens)Maximum 4 (Canterbury)Afternoon lessons are taught on a 1:1 basis
Duration 1 week
Hours 15 hours in group and 15 hours individual lessons perweek
Times London: 09.00 – 17.00, Monday – FridayCanterbury: 08.45 – 16.45, Monday – Friday
Dates Starts any Monday
Fees £2595 / week
Includes u Daily three-course lunch in Londonu 3 networking lunches per week with trainers in
Canterburyu Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materialsu The International Profiler online assessment tool
For details of our full range of LSIC training courses, please visit www.lsictraining.comi
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Global Leadership Combination (GLC)
This course combines 15 hours of group lessons on our Business andProfessional 30+ course (page 12) with 15 hours of specialisedintercultural training focused on developing your cross-culturalmanagement and leadership skills to help you work with globalteams and international markets.
Location Holland Park Gardens or Canterbury
Age Minimum 30
Group Maximum 6 (Holland Park Gardens)Maximum 4 (Canterbury)Afternoon lessons are taught on a 1:1 basis
Duration 1 week
Hours 15 hours in group and 15 hours individual lessons perweek
Times London: 09.00 – 17.00, Monday – FridayCanterbury: 08.45 – 16.45, Monday – Friday
Dates Starts any Monday
Fees £2595 / week
Includes u Daily three-course lunch in Londonu 3 networking lunches per week with trainers in
Canterburyu Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materialsu The International Profiler online assessment tool
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About our clients – General and AcademicOur course participants come from a range of nationalities, backgrounds and age groups. While you are atthe school, you will study with a wide variety of people, which keeps each course stimulating and different.Participants are often mature and we offer a dedicated General English course for clients aged 30 or over.
Reasons for studying - Intensive General English
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We have worked in partnership withthe London School of English since2009 as we recognise the great workbeing done by the LSE team inpreparing students for success atuniversity level.
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Intensive General English (IGE)
IGE is a practical course designed to equip highly motivated adults with the knowledge, skills and fluency in English they need as one of today’s essential life skills. Our experienced trainers use dynamic teaching methods and the latest technology to deliver our classes which aim to meet each individual’s specific needs and goals.
Location Westcroft Square
Age Minimum 18; average 29
Group Maximum 12
Duration Minimum 2 weeks; no maximum
Hours 22 full hours per week (group course) 30 full hours per week (combination; 15 group + 15 individual)
Plus Optional extra activities (see below)
Times 09.15 – 15.45, Monday – Thursday09.15 – 12.45, Friday
Dates Semi-flexible; see pages 40 – 41 for preferred startdates and holidays
Fees See right for details
Includes u Daily three-course lunchu All course materials and course booksu Guided London walksu Weekly writing tasks and self-access materialsu Access to LondonSchool Online learningu Free language support clinic (+ 45 mins)u English Breakfast conversation club (+ 45 mins)u Weekly lecture programmeu Additional support from Long-Stay Consultant
(stays of 12+ weeks)u Detailed end of course report
Summer SupplementAdd £50 per week between 3 July and 25 August 2017
Fees £1550 / week
Intensive General English Combination (IGE-C)course fees
Intensive General English (IGE), English for University(EFU) and Academic Year (AY) course fees
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7 £2695 385
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12 £4440 370
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General English 30+ (GE30+)
Now available in Canterbury and London, our General English 30+ course is for mature learners who want to develop their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in a cohesive group. Our trainers will help to develop your fluency, accuracy and spontaneity throughdynamic role-plays and real-life scenarios, both in and outside the classroom. Agreed objectives at the start of the course and continuousprogress checks ensure effective learning and measurable results.
Level See page 43
Location Canterbury
Group Maximum 6
Duration 1 – 8 weeks
Hours 22 full hours per week (group)25 full hours per week (combi 15 + 10)30 full hours per week (combi 15 + 15)
Plus 6.5 additional contact hours per week (see below)
Times 08.45 – 15.15, Monday – Thursday08.45 – 12.00, Friday
Dates Start any Monday, see holidays; pages 40 – 41
Fees £595 (group; 1 – 4 weeks)£550 (group; 5 – 8 weeks)or£1250 (combi 15 + 10; 1 – 4 weeks)£1200 (combi 15 + 10; 5 – 8 weeks)or£1650 (combi 15 + 15; 1 – 4 weeks)£1600 (combi 15 + 15; 5 – 8 weeks)
Includes u Three trainer-led lunches per week(+ 4.5 hours)
u One trainer-led social activity per week(+ 2 hours)
u Option to join second social activity(at additional cost)
u Access to LondonSchool Online u All course materials u Detailed end of course report
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General English 30+Holland Park Gardens & Canterbury
New for 2017
Location Holland Park Gardens
Group Maximum 8
Duration 1 – 8 weeks
Hours 22 full hours per week (group) or30 full hours per week (combi 15 + 15)
Plus 1 additional contact hour per week (see below)
Times 09.15 – 15.45, Monday – Thursday09.15 – 12.45, Friday
Dates Start any Monday, see pages 40 – 41for holidays
Fees £650 (group; 1 – 4 weeks)£595 (group; 5 – 8 weeks) or £1675 (combi 15 + 15; 1 – 4 weeks)£1625 (combi 15 + 15; 5 – 8 weeks)
Includes u Daily three-course lunchu Weekly networking reception (+ 1 hour)u Participation in social programmeu Access to LondonSchool Online u All course materials u Detailed end of course report
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Examination and Academic CoursesWestcroft Square
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For a detailed video explanation of our exam courses, visit www.londonschool.com/courses/exam-preparation
Cambridge English: First (FCE) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
Our Cambridge English FCE and CAE courses are highly intensivebut broad programmes of language development which focus on allthe main skills and strategies that are required in the exams. Thecourses benefit from input from experienced examiners and will equipyou with solid exam techniques to maximise your chances of success.
Location Westcroft Square
Age Minimum 18; average 28
Group Maximum 12
Duration 9, 8 or 4 weeks
Hours 24 full hours per week
Times 09.15 – 15.45, Monday – Friday
Dates 3 April (9 weeks), 3 July (FCE only – 4 weeks), 31 July (CAE only – 4 weeks), 16 October (8 weeks)
Exam 3 June, 27 July, 9 December (FCE)3 June, 25 August, 9 December (CAE)
Fees £3825 (9 weeks), £3400 (8 weeks), £1700 (4 weeks)
Exam fee £150
Includes u Daily three-course lunchu Monthly networking receptionu Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materials including exam practice book
and exam coursebooku Detailed end of course report (see page 9)
Regular tutorialsMid-course full practice exam
IELTS
If you are planning to enter a UK university, you will need a goodIELTS score. Our intensive IELTS preparation courses focus on all themain language skills and exam techniques that are required in the testand give you the best possible chance of getting the score you needto enter the university of your choice.
Location Westcroft Square
Age Minimum 18; average 25
Group Maximum 12
Duration 9, 8 or 4 weeks (levels 5.5-7.0 only for 4 week course)
Hours 24 full hours per week
Times 09.15 – 15.45, Monday – Friday
Dates 23 January (8 weeks), 3 April (9 weeks), 5 June (8 weeks), 31 July (4 weeks), 28 August (8 weeks), 23 October (8 weeks)
Exam 18 March, 3 June, 29 July, 26 August, 21 October, 16 December
Fees £3825 (9 weeks), £3400 (8 weeks), £1700 (4 weeks)
Exam fee £165*
Includes u Daily three-course lunchu Monthly networking receptionu Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materials including exam practice book
and exam coursebooku Detailed end of course report (see page 9)
* IELTS Secure English Language Testing (SELT) available on request. Please contact us for details.
Regular tutorials and progress testsMid-course full practice examOngoing support from University Relations Manager
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Academic Year (AY)
Our Academic Year allows you to combine three of our courses intoone flexible study programme. This option is suitable for students ofall subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate level in English.Combining relevant units from our Intensive General English, Englishfor University and IELTS preparation courses, it can be tailored to suityour needs depending on your starting level and university goals.
Location Westcroft Square
Age Minimum 18; average 29
Group Maximum 12
Duration Minimum booking 24 weeks; no maximum (NB 4 weeks’ holiday permitted per 24 weeks)
Hours See relevant courses
Times See relevant courses
Dates Flexible but with recommended start dates on 3 January, 6 February, 3 July, 29 August
Fees See page 26 for details (NB no summer supplementpayable on AY programme)
Includes u One IELTS course at a specially-reduced AY rateu Daily three-course lunchu Monthly networking receptionu Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materialsu Detailed end of course report (see page 9)u University counselling and application support
from our University Relations Manager
See IGE, EFU and IELTS courses
Our EFU course is recognised as suitable preparation by a large number of universities. For details visit www.londonschool.com/university-links
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English for University (EFU)
This course delivers the academic English and practical study skillsneeded for degree level study at a UK university. It developsstudents’ confidence and competence in key areas such as research,critical analysis and extended writing. The course is structured sothat academic skills and learner independence are built up andconsolidated through project work. The course has been developedwith input from universities and it is taught by specialist EAP trainers.
Location Westcroft Square
Age Minimum 18; average 26
Group Maximum 12
Duration Minimum 4 weeks; no maximum
Hours 22 full hours per week
Times 09.15 – 15.45, Monday – Thursday09.15 – 12.45, Friday
Dates Fixed start dates – see calendar on pages 40 and 41for details
Fees See page 26 for details
Includes u Daily three-course lunchu Monthly networking receptionu Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materialsu Detailed end of course report (see page 9)u University counselling and application support
from our University Relations Manager
In house and external lecture scheduleRegular tutorials and academic skills assessmentVisits to London universities Access to large alumni of current and former UKuniversity students
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Add vignetteStudying at the London School of English was anextraordinary and unforgettable experience. For methe course was better than I expected. Not only do theteachers test your abilities every day with newchallenges, but also having the possibility to makefriends from all around the world is something thatmakes each day special and adds value to the course.
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To watch our staff talking about their roles, visit www.londonschool.com/staff/video-testimonials
Lee Arnott Reception Manager Location: Westcroft Square
Ask me about: student welfare, our socialprogramme, weekend excursions, travel, airporttransfers
Kathrin Siewert-OniFront of House Manager Location: Holland Park Gardens
Ask me about: our social programme, weekendexcursions, travel, airport transfers, general enquiries
Avril FlandersAdministation Coordinator Location: Canterbury
Ask me about: our social programme, pastoral care,daily taxi service, airport transfers, accommodationin Canterbury
Gina Archer-BorrielloAccommodation Services Executive Location: Holland Park Gardens
Westcroft Square
Ask me about: homestay, residences, servicedapartments and hotels in London
Rosie GanneUniversity Relations Manager Location: Westcroft Square
Ask me about: university application and guidance,help with your personal statement, alumni events
Lavinia BeddardLong-Stay Consultant Location: Westcroft Square
Ask me about: student welfare, developing yourstudy skills and maximising your progress at theschool
John MilesManaging Director, CanterburyLocation: Canterbury
The management, academic and client services teams at our three centres are here to ensure that every aspect ofyour time with us meets your expectations.
The following are just some of the people here to support you during your time with us:
To help you to understand who does what, both our London centres have a staff photo board in reception, whilstour Canterbury centre is small enough for us to ensure you meet everyone on your first day.
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Hauke Tallon Chief Executive, LondonSchool Group Location: Holland Park Gardens
Living in LondonWe understand that where you live is almost as important as where youstudy, so our accommodation options have been selected for their qualityand value for money. All our accommodation is local – usually less than 30minutes and no more than 40 minutes away on foot or by public transport.
Homestay We have two categories of host family accommodation in London, Silverand Gold. They both offer a high standard of accommodation in clean,comfortable homes with friendly, welcoming hosts.
Residences – www.londonschool.com/london/residencesResidences are the ideal choice for clients looking for affordableaccommodation and a higher degree of independence during their stay.Our residences are within easy reach of both centres.
Serviced Apartments –www.londonschool.com/london/servicedapartmentsOur serviced apartments offer many of the comforts of a hotel at areasonable, longer-term rate. All serviced apartments include en suitebathroom, cooking facilities and a weekly clean.
Hotels – www.londonschool.com/hotelsOur 3, 4 and 5 star hotels are carefully selected to offer the best quality,value and location for our clients.
For homestay terms and conditions, visitwww.londonschool.com/homestay/terms-and-conditionsi
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Homestay accommodation
St James’ House apartment
K-West Hotel and Spa
Silver Homestay (shared bathroom) Single per week
Bed & breakfast only £175
Bed & breakfast and 3 evening meals £215
Bed & breakfast and evening meals every day £260
Gold Homestay (private bathroom) Single per week
Bed & breakfast only £250
Bed & breakfast and 3 evening meals £295
Transfers
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Featured Residence – Prince Consort*u Self-contained studios with private bathroom and
kitchenette
u Free wi-fi and excellent facilities
u Less than 10 minutes’ walk to Westcroft Square
u Less than 25 minutes’ walk or 10 minutes’ direct busjourney to Holland Park Gardens
u 24hr on-site staff
u Free onsite gym, television room and coin operatedlaundry facilities
u Free bedding and kitchen pack provided
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Notes: Minimum booking 1 week. End of stay cleaning fee £20.
Prince Consort Rates
Standard Studio 5 weeks + £295/week
Up to 4 weeks £330/week
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Westcroft Square centre Prince Consort Residence Holland Park Gardens centre
*Prince Consort is independently owned and operated – see website for details.
From / to all London airports:
Arrival £95 (including meeting in arrivals hall)
Departure £80(drop-off only)
From / to St Pancras Eurostar terminal
Arrival £55
Departure £50(drop-off only)
Accommodationplacement fee £50
Summer supplement* £25 (homestay and residence)
*From 2 July to 26 August 2017.
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Living in CanterburyWe put a lot of care and attention into how you spend your time outsideformal training hours. This is what makes a Canterbury immersion coursean authentic experience of England. An important part of that experience is your accommodation. It is important that you feel comfortable andrelaxed at the end of a challenging day.
Homestay Our executive homestays are exceptional and we strongly recommend thisas the best way to complete your immersion experience. Our hosts offer agenuinely warm welcome and high standard of hospitality.
HotelsOur partner hotels, located within walking distance of the school, are agood choice if you have a lot of company work to do in the evenings.
ApartmentsFor those who prefer their own space, we work with a number of privateapartments across Canterbury. All apartments offer stylish, high qualityaccommodation with an en suite bathroom and cooking facilities.
ResidencesDuring July and August, we work with St George’s residence, a modernstudent residence with an excellent, central location just a 15 minute walkfrom the school.
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Accommodation
Executive homestay accommodationwww.londonschool.com/canterbury/homestay
Hotel accommodationwww.londonschool.com/canterbury/hotels
Apartmentswww.londonschool.com/canterbury/apartments
Residenceswww.londonschool.com/canterbury/residences
Hotel accommodation
The Abode Hotel
Canterbury apartment
Transfers
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Executive Homestayu Free daily car service for homestay*u Half board during the week, full board at the
weekendu Private use of bathroom guaranteedu All hosts selected for their professional backgroundu Ideal opportunity to improve your listening, speaking
and understanding of British culture
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It is clear that you regularly checkthe facilities at the host families andthe quality of the accommodation inorder to assure a high standard. I was completely satisfied with my accommodation.
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Accommodationplacement fee £50
From / to all London airports:
Arrival £115 (including meeting in arrivals hall)
Departure £105(drop-off only)
From / to Ashford International Eurostar
Arrival or departure £45
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The London ExperienceLondon is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city that offers something foreveryone: history, culture, picturesque parks, renownedentertainment and nightlife. Our London social programme isdesigned to help you enjoy all of this.
Our London centres are both located in desirable residentialareas within easy reach of the city centre.
u Innovative classes make the most of London for culturallessons around the city as well as visits to universities, lawcourts and other relavant organisations.
u Free three-course lunch every day prepared by our team of chefs.
u Welcome networking sessions at the start of every courseallow our clients to meet our staff and fellow students andprofessionals from around the world.
Our socialprogramme
To see our current social programme and prices for activities in London andCanterbury visit www.londonschool.com/sociali
Monday - Welcome drinksA chance to practise yournetworking skills with our staffand fellow course participants
Tuesday – River CruiseA unique view of London froma boat cruise along the Thames
Wednesday – West End ShowA visit to London’s famousWest End to see a musical
Thursday – Museum LatesLate night tours around someof London’s most renownedmuseums
Friday – Open Air CinemaBring a blanket and picnic andenjoy a film in a London park
Weekend – Stonehenge & BathGroup tours to some of themost famous sites around the UK
Sample social programme,London, varies weekly
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A typicalCanterbury day07.30Breakfast with hosts and anopportunity to discuss themorning news
08.10Taxi takes you to the school
08.45Morning training sessionfocuses on developing youractive vocabulary, networkingskills, listening skills
12.00Networking lunch at a first-ratelocal restaurant with the otherparticipants accompanied by atrainer
13.30Training resumes and providesyou with the opportunity toimplement language and skillsfrom the morning session inpractical work scenarios likesimulated meetings,negotiations and presentations
16.45The formal training day ends
17.00Taxi takes you back to yourhomestay (timing is flexible)
EveningsComplete your evening withconversation practice with yourhosts. Twice a week practiseand develop yourcommunication skills on oursocial programme.
(Based on BP30+ timetable)
Our Canterbury centre offers a truly immersive experience in atypical English city. Canterbury is one of Britain’s most historiccities, rich in culture and surrounded by the beautiful Kentcountryside. The city is far more than a quiet country town; withits bustling streets and towering cathedral it is one of the most-visited cities in the UK.
u 3 trainer-led lunches per week and social activities enableparticipants to maximize their contact time at the school
u Social activities can include a guided walking tour ofCanterbury, a punting trip on the river, a walk on the whitecliffs at Dover or dinner at a British restaurant
u Just 58 minutes to London via highspeed train for weekendexcursions
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LEN Legal English 20-30 (page 19)TOLES Test of Legal English Skills (page 19)LGL Legal English (page 13)EPS English for the Public Sector (page 14)EHR English for Human Resources (page 13)
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It’s fine to join IGE or EFU in this week; it’s just not as ideal as the weeks.
Not a recommended start date, please enquire
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GE30+ General English 30+ (page 27)IGE Intensive General English (page 26)EFU English for University (page 29)AY Academic Year (page 29)FCE Cambridge First Certificate (page 28)CAE Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (page 28)IELTS International English Language Testing System (page 28)
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Useful InformationTerms and conditionsFor information on payment terms, changing, postponing or cancelling your booking,please visit www.londonschool.com/terms
Bank details
London
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u Course materials
u LondonSchool Online access
u Pre-course needs analysis
u End of course report
u Daily lunches (London)
u Three restaurant lunches perweek (Canterbury)
u Additional activities, guestspeakers, visits (see individualcourse outlines for details)
Other fees:
u £50 registration fee (£25online)
u £50 accommodationplacement fee
u £50 / week summer coursesupplement (London, selectedcourses, 3 July – 25 August)
u £25 / week summeraccommodation supplement(London, homestay &residence, 2 July – 26 August)
All our courses include:
NOTEOur level scale matches IELTS. When a student has finished working at a level s/he should achieve thisscore on an IELTS test. This level scale is intended purely as a guide - please refer to the relevantexamination board website for more detailed information on equivalencies and recognition of thequalifications listed.
IELTS – International English Language Testing SystemCEFR – Common European Framework of ReferenceKET – Cambridge English: Key PET – Cambridge English: PreliminaryFCE – Cambridge English: FirstCAE – Cambridge English: AdvancedBEC – Cambridge English: Business
TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign LanguageTOEIC – Test of English for International CommunicationBULATS – Business Language Testing ServicePTE – Pearson Test of EnglishOOPT – Oxford Online Placement TestTOLES – Test of Legal English Skills
Level Scale
Our Description CEFR* Cambridge BEC TOEFL paper/ TOEIC BULATS PTE Academic OOPT TOLESScale Levels CBT/iBT (compared(IELTS) to IELTS)
C2
C1 CAE
Level 590-100
86-90 (9.0)677/300/120
600/250/10079-85 (8.5)
73-78 (8.0)
65-72 (7.5)
58-64 (7.0)
50-57 (6.5)
42-49 (6.0)
36-41 (5.5)
29-35 (5.0)
10-28 (4.5)
Level 240-59
Level 120-39
B2 FCE Vantage
PET Preliminary
KEY
B1
A2 KET
A1
TOLESAdvanced
IntermediateI can speak and understandreasonably well and can usebasic tenses but haveproblems with more complexgrammar and vocabulary.
Upper IntermediateI can communicate withoutmuch difficulty but still makequite a lot of mistakes andmisunderstand sometimes.
Pre-AdvancedI speak and understand wellbut still make mistakes and fail to make myselfunderstood occasionally.
AdvancedI speak and understand verywell but sometimes haveproblems with unfamiliarsituations and vocabulary.
Very AdvancedI can speak fluently andunderstand completely.
Low IntermediateI can make simple sentencesand can understand the main points of a conversation butneed much more vocabulary.
Pre-IntermediateI can communicate simply andunderstand in familiar situationsbut only with some difficulty.
ElementaryI can say and understand a few things in English.
BeginnerI do not speak any English.
Higher 550/213/80
500/173/60
725-780
785-900
905-990
650-720
450/133/46 530-645
405-525
255-400
125-250
0-120
81-100
101-120
61-80
41-60
21-40
1-20
Level 475-89
Level 360-74
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