General English
To acquire and improve communication in everyday English. The course
is divided into 2 parts: 2 classes of grammar followed by 2 classes
of skills. Areas covered include: grammar, reading, writing, listening,
speaking and pronunciation.
| Lessons per week: |
20 x 50 minutes |
| Lesson times: |
9:00 - 12:40 Monday to Friday |
| Levels: |
Elementary to Advanced |
| Course length: |
2 - 50 weeks [ fees] |
| Class size: |
max. 7 students [ calendar
] |
Intensive English
This consists of the General English course with extra lessons in the
afternoon.
The afternoon lessons are more communication / conversation based and
serve to consolidate and re-enforce the morning classes. These classes
encourage exchange of opinion and discussion on a number of topics to
encourage language use.
| Lessons per week: |
30 x 50 minutes |
| Lesson times: |
9:00 - 12:40 Monday to Friday |
| |
13:40 - 15:30 Monday to Friday |
| Levels: |
Elementary to Advanced |
| Course length: |
2 - 50 weeks [ fees
] |
| Class size: |
max. 7 students [ calendar
] |
Intensive English Plus
This consists of the Intensive English Course with extra private (one-to-one)
lessons in the afternoon. These extra private lessons focus specifically
on the student's needs and the teacher customises the class accordingly.
| Lessons per week: |
35 x 50 minutes |
| Lesson times: |
9:00 - 12:40 Monday to Friday |
| |
13:40 - 15:30 Monday to Friday |
| |
15:40 - 16:30 Monday to Friday |
| Levels: |
Elementary to Advanced |
| Course length: |
2 - 50 weeks |
| Class size: |
max. 7/1 students [ calendar
] |
Private (One-To-One) Lessons
Individual lessons for students with special needs or limited time.
Classes are structured around the exact needs of the student and maximise
the students learning time.
| Lesson times: |
15:30 - 17:30 Monday to Friday |
| Levels: |
Elementary to Advanced |
| Course length: |
1 - 50 weeks [ fees
] |
| Class size: |
1 student [ calendar
] |
International Business English
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry's English for Business. (LCCI)
The course consists of General English with extra business English lessons
in the afternoon. These lessons include training in business English
writing, negotiations, presentations, telephone conversations and business
vocabulary.
The course includes the option of ending with an examination. Once the
examination has been taken and passed, students are issued with an international
certificate from the London Chamber of Commerce.
There are three levels for students to choose from, EFB1, EFB2 and EFB3.
| Lessons per week: |
30 x 50 minutes |
| Lesson times: |
9:00 - 12:40 Monday to Friday |
| |
13:40 - 15:30 Monday to Friday |
| Levels: |
Intermediate to Advanced |
| Course Length: |
(as required) [ fees ] |
| Class size: |
max. 7 students [ calendar
] |
Cambridge Examination Courses
Preparation courses for the international Cambridge certificate, at
FCE (First Certificate), CAE (Advanced) and CPE (Proficiency) levels.
This consists of the General English course with extra training in the
afternoon focusing specifically on the skills needed for the examination.
We also go through practice tests to ensure that students are familiar
with the formats and time restrictions of the actual examination.
| Lessons per week: |
30 x 50 minutes |
| Lesson times: |
9:00 - 12:40 Monday to Friday |
| |
13:40 - 15:30 Monday to Friday |
| Levels: |
Intermediate to Advanced |
| Course Length: |
8, 10 or 12 weeks [ fees
] |
| Class size: |
max. 7 students [ calendar
] |
Test Of English As A Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Preparation classes for the American TOEFL test. This is suitable for
students who will be studying in the United States and South Africa.
It consists of the General English course with extra lessons in the
afternoons focusing specifically on the skills needed for the examination.
We also go through practice tests to ensure that students are familiar
with the format and time constraints of the actual exam.
| Lessons per week: |
30 x 50 minutes |
| Lesson times: |
9:00 - 12:40 Monday to Friday |
| |
13:40 - 15:30 Monday to Friday |
| Levels: |
Intermediate to Advanced |
| Course Length: |
2 - 50 weeks (as required) [ fees
] |
| Class size: |
max. 7 students [ calendar
] |
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Preparation classes for the IELTS examination. This is suitable for
candidates who are going to English speaking countries to complete their
education or undertake work experience. It is also suitable for immigration
purposes to Australia and New Zealand. Candidates select either the
Academic or General training modules, depending on what their needs
are. Training consists of the General English course with extra lessons
in the afternoons. These lessons focus specifically on the skills needed
for the examination to ensure that students are familiar with both the
formats and the time constraints of the actual exam.
| Lessons per week: |
30 x 50 minutes |
| Lesson times: |
09:00 - 12:40 Monday to Friday |
| |
13:40 - 15:30 Monday to Friday |
| Levels: |
Intermediate to Advanced |
| Course Length: |
2 - 50 weeks (as required) [ fees
] |
| Class size: |
max. 7 students [ calendar
] |
Other Language Courses
We offer private (one-to-one) language lessons in Spanish, French, German,
Italian, Arabic, Portuguese, Xhosa, Afrikaans and any others, providing
that we have qualified and professional teachers.
| Lessons per week: |
1 - 12 |
| Lesson times: |
15:30 - 18:30 Monday to Thursday |
| Levels: |
Elementary to Advanced |
| Course length |
4 - 50 weeks [ fees
] |
| Class size: |
1 student [ calendar
] |
Further Information
Daily Schedule
| 09:00 - 09:50 |
Lesson 1 |
| 09:50 - 10:00 |
Break |
| 10:00 - 10:50 |
Lesson 2 |
| 10:50 - 11:00 |
Break |
| 11:00 - 12:40 |
Lessons 3 & 4 |
| 12:40 - 13:40 |
Lunch |
| 13:40 - 14:30 |
Lesson 5 |
| 14:30 - 14:40 |
Break |
| 14:40 - 15:30 |
Lesson 6 |
| 15:30 - 15:40 |
Break |
| 15:40 - 16:30 |
Lesson 7 |
Minimum Age
16 (sixteen)
Evaluation & Testing:
Students are evaluated at the end of each course, and must achieve
a minimum score in order to advance to the next level or qualify for
a certificate. Course and progress reports are issued on request.
First Day Orientation:
|
Schedule: |
| Time: |
Content: |
| 09:00 - 09:30 |
Level Test |
| 09:30 - 09:50 |
Presentation of student handbook:
school, accommodation, maps and other
general information |
| 09:50 - 10:00 |
Break (meet students and teachers) |
| 10:00 |
Lessons begin! |
| What to bring: |
Passport, extra passport photo,
notepad, pen and pencil, good bilingual dictionary. |
