Course guide
- English Courses
- a) Morning General English
- b) General English Plus
- c) Afternoon General English
- d) Afternoon Academic year
- e) Academic Year Plus - Morning
- f) Academic Year Plus - Afternoon
- g) Cambridge Exam Preparation - Morning
- h) Cambridge Exam Preparation - Afternoon
- i) Business English
- j) Conversation/pronunciation
- k) Evening General English
- l) One to One
- m) Summer School
- Computing
- a) Full Time Computing
- b) Computing and English
- c) Parc Vean
- Degree and Diploma Courses
- a) Business Administration
- b) Tourism and Business Studies
- Work and Learn
- a) English & Work Experience
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Category: English Courses
Learn to communicate effectively and more fluently in everyday English on these lively international courses for adults of all ages. Your classmates are students, graduates and working people drawn from over 80 different countries. You can start any Monday.
a) Morning General English
These courses are for people of all levels of English, from complete beginners to near-native speakers. They develop your practical communication skills, with special emphasis on speaking, pronunciation and listening. The lessons are imaginative and structured so as to allow maximum time to learn and practice new language - vocabulary, colloquial English, idioms and grammar to help you achieve maximum fluency.
Timetable: 9:00 to 12:00 Monday to Friday
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b) General English Plus
This course is 3 hours of Morning General English plus 1 hour of conversation
Timetable: 9:00 to 13:30 Monday to Friday
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c) Afternoon General English
The teaching and teachers are of the same high quality but as you study at noon, afternoon or evening we can offer these courses at a reduced rate. You can start any Monday. On these courses you can also prepare for Cambridge Examinations.
Timetable:12:00 to 15:00 or 15:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday
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d) Afternoon Academic year
Our 15-hour-a-week course, spread over 9 months, reduces costs for long-stay students. The course includes 36 weeks of tuition with an option to take an Cambridge Exam Preparation Course. This course can only be started any monday in January, April or September.
Timetable: 12:00 to 15:00 or 15:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday
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e) Academic Year Plus - Morning
This course provides extra flexibility for students wishing to combine holiday and study. The course is spread out over 48 weeks. There is 36 weeks tuition and 12 weeks holiday. 8 Weeks of the holiday must be taken in July and August. This course can be started any Monday in January or April
Timetable: 9:00 to 12:00
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f) Academic Year Plus - Afternoon
This course provides extra flexibility for students wishing to combine holiday and study. The course is spread out over 48 weeks. There is 36 weeks tuition and 12 weeks holiday. 8 Weeks of the holiday must be taken in July and August. This course can be started any Monday in January or April.
Timetable: 12:00 to 15:00 or 15:00 to 18:00
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g) Cambridge Exam Preparation - Morning
The English Studio has an unrivalled reputation in preparing students for the internationally - recognised Cambridge Examinations.
Cambridge FCE, CAE & CPE Preparation
Our 12-week courses provide intensive preparation for all elements of the examinations. They include intensive practice in examination techniques with detailed feedback from your teacher.
Cambridge IELTS Preparation
This course provides thorough preparation for the examination, including essay writing, fluent and accurate speaking, describing and interpreting graphs and charts. You can take the examination the month following the end of your course.
Timetable 9:00 to 12:00 Monday to Friday
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h) Cambridge Exam Preparation - Afternoon
These courses are of the same quality as the morning preparation courses but as you study at a less busy time we can offer you a reduced rate. the class may be mixed with a non exam class.
Timetable: 12:00 to 15:00 or 15:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday
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i) Business English
This course is for those who use or intend to use English in a business environment. Classes focus on language skills for the business world, including telephoning, negotiating, attending meetings and writing reports.
We cover business vocabulary for areas such as marketing, business administration, finance and E-commerce. Students will be able to study towards the Cambridge Business Exams.
Timetable: 9:00 to 12:00 Monday to Friday
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j) Conversation/pronunciation
Conversation
This supplementary course develops speaking skills in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. You discuss interesting topics and practice typical conversations that occur in social, study or work life. Fluency is encouraged and correction is done at the end of the discussion. This course is also designed to help students improve the clarity of their spoken English, through learning how sounds in English are physically made and how these sounds fit together to form our spoken language. They will be given the opportunity to practice their pronunciation and receive correction from their teacher. Students will also be taught to recognise and understand a wide variety of regional and international accents. This course can be taken as a regular class, or an intensive course can be booked.
As this course is only 5 hours per week it is not possible to get a student visa by only enrolling on this course. It is possible to get a student visa if this course is combined with a general english course of 15 hourse per week.
Timetable: 12:30 to 13:30 Monday to Friday
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k) Evening General English
These courses suit those who are working full time in the week. You can also attend evening courses on a part-time basis.
Timetable: 18:15 to 20:15 Monday to Thursday
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l) One to One
On our one to one courses, teachers design tailor-made courses which are dedicated to your personal needs and learning style. The timetable, course length and starting dates are by arrangement.
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m) Summer School
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Category: Computing
Students can choose an intensive, ‘Full-time Computer Course’ or can choose a ‘Combined Computer & English’ course. On all courses, students can work towards a qualification accredited by City & Guilds. All computer courses provide the opportunity to gain general proficiency in computers or to learn how to use a specific software package.
a) Full Time Computing
Learn to use specific computer packages as follows:
- Microsoft Word: – become proficient in all areas of file creation and management and produce your perfect CV.
- Microsoft Excel – an important tool in the world of business and accounting.
- Microsoft Powerpoint – learn to create clear and effective business presentations.
- Microsoft Access – become skilled in the creation and maintenance of databases.
- Internet Explorer – learn how to surf the web skillfully and efficiently.
- Email & Outlook – students will learn how to make best use of the most widely-used methods of Internet communication in today.
- Web Design – learn how to use a variety of packages to create your own website.
- Adobe Photoshop – this will enable students to create and manipulate images, photographs and fonts for use as printed material and online.
- Macromedia Dreamweaver – how to make your new website the best there is, including all interactive aspects of website use.
- Macromedia Flash – learn how to include animation and other moving images in your website with both Flash and Actionscript.
- Students can work towards an IT qualification accredited by City & Guilds. These range from A level 1 Certificate to A level 3 Advanced Diploma. Students can choose to study full time (15 hours per week), part time (3-12 hours per week) or to combine an English and Computer course (6 hours per week computers and 9 hours per week English) spread between two weeks and two years, depending on individual requirements.
Why do this course?
To improve your skills in using a computer for an office environment and prove your competence in using a computer to potential employers. To further your career in IT.
How will you be assessed?
Students will complete an assignment for each module which will be assessed by our qualified English Studio assessor. Assignments are only undertaken when both the student and the assessor agree that the student is ready. The student must also pass one multiple-choice online test for both levels.
What can the course lead to?
Because we allow students to include additional training units in computers, the course can help you find employment in a range of related areas, including the IT industry. Completion of year two qualifies students for a job in PC support.
What are the entry requirements?
No previous qualifications or experience are necessary. There is an entry test to assess the individual candidate’s existing knowledge and skill with computers. If necessary, a pre-entry course will equip the student to start the course.
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b) Computing and English
You can combine English and computing by doing this course which is 3 days computing and 2 days English.
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c) Parc Vean
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Category: Degree and Diploma Courses
These Flexible courses can be studied up to diploma or degree level. If you wish to continue to degree level the last year of the four year course is taken at a UK University. These course therefore qualify as degree level for immigration requirements
a) Business Administration
The ABE Business Administration diploma is a professional qualification which can be used to prepare for a career in business, to gain advanced entry to study for advanced professional qualifications, or to obtain useful exemptions on a range of university business courses in the UK and elsewhere. The syllabuses are regularly updated to ensure that they continue to reflect the evolving needs of contemporary business and the changing conditions within which such business operates.
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b) Tourism and Business Studies
This 4 - year, degree - level course provides a pathway for those students who wish to progress onto a managerial career within this industry. This course will give students an important insight into all areas of the global travel industry and also provide students with training in skills which are specifi c to the world of travel and tourism. In addition, students can explore different career paths within the industry and make use of our special Careers Advice Centre to get them started in their new career.
The syllabus covers all functional aspects of sustainable tourism development and business, including fi nance, accounting, marketing, human-resource management and operations. Specifi c modules concentrate on the management of operations in travel, tourism and hospitality, making use of up-to-date industry knowledge. The course consists of modules which lead to an internationally - recognised Advanced Diploma, accredited by the Institute of Commercial Management. Students can also convert their Diploma into a graduate degree in their final year at a UK university.
Each module will last 3 months and is followed by an examination. After each module there is a one or two-week holiday.
Prices include registration with the Institute of Commercial Management and examination fees for the year.
Teaching Staff & Methods
All teaching staff on the course are qualifi ed to postgraduate level in tourism and/or business studies and have a wide range of relevant professional experience in addition to extensive teaching experience. Our teachers use a variety of methods, including: lectures, presentations, group activities and both written and oral assignments.
Entry Requirements Upper-intermediate English Language. Previous qualifications or experience are not necessary.
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Category: Work and Learn
a) English & Work Experience
Ideal for students and young professionals who want to improve their English in a working environment. The internship is unpaid, but the experience invaluable. The course consists of 75% English classes to 25% work experience. The work experience is full time and unpaid.
Students can choose from a variety of business sectors including: Marketing, Advertising, Fashion, Engineering, Architecture, Hotels, Import/Export and Administration.
Entry Requirements: Upper Intermediate level of English. Must have done some relevant work experience. Candidates must be aged between 18 and 30. Suitable for students on student visas. Placement subject to satisfactory interview.
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