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General
& EXAM English COURSES
GENERAL ENGLISH COURSES
The General English courses run throughout
the day at all centres.
The syllabus for these classes includes :
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Practice
of all four skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing)
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Study
of new grammatical structures
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Study
of new vocabulary
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Study
of new functional language
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Pronunciation
practice
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Homework
on the above
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Standard Course - 15 hrs
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(morning
or afternoon)
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09.00-
10.30 11.00 - 12.30 0r 14.00 -
15.30, 16.00 - 17.30
Our Standard morning course is an excellent
option for long term students who want to progress through the
different levels of English. A full range of levels is available at
this time of day and students are tested on a fortnightly basis.
Our Standard afternoon course incorporates
the same high quality of lessons but runs at a special low price
making it excellent value, especially for students staying for 36-50
weeks.
Intensive Course - 30 hrs
09.00 – 10.30, 11.00 – 12.30, 14.00 – 15.30,
16.00 – 17.30
The Intensive Course is best suited to
students who want to immerse themselves in the language and perhaps
only have a few weeks to attend a course in the UK. The course offers
an excellent opportunity to cover a range of grammar and lexical
areas and practice skills in a very short period.
Semi-Intensive Course - 20 hrs
09.00 – 10.30, 11.00 – 12.30, 12.45 – 13.45
he Semi-Intensive Course is ideal for
students who want to make a substantial improvement in a short time
and also for students who are preparing for Cambridge examinations.
KET, PET, First Certificate, Advanced and Proficiency preparation are
offered in the mornings. The extra sessions (12.40 - 13.30) allows
you to opt for a specialist course in Communication Skills or
Business English.
Super Intensive Course - 35 hrs
09.00 – 10.30, 11.00 – 12.30, 12.45 – 13.45,
14.00 – 15.30, 16.00 – 17.30
Like the Intensive Course, the Super
Intensive Course allows students to complete a large number of hours
in a short time. It also allows students to take the central
five-hour course (12.40 – 13.30) for specialised communication skills
or a Business English add-on.
Classes have a maximum of 15 students per
class. We offer courses from beginner to advanced level, however
please check on availability of courses and locations when booking as
some courses are not run at all centres throughout the year.
Examination
Preparation courses
UCLES EXAMINATIONS
The Preliminary English Test (PET) is for
those who have an intermediate knowledge of English.
First Certificate Exam (FCE) is an upper
intermediate level examination for General English and is equivalent
to B2 on the Council of Europe scale.
The Advanced Exam (CAE) is an advanced level
examination for General English and is equivalent to C1 on the Council
of Europe scale.
Proficiency (CPE) is the highest level of
examination on the Cambridge suite, and is equivalent to C2 on the
Council of Europe scale.
Cambridge Business English Certificate is a
3 level exam offered 5 times per year.
TOEFL PREPARATION COURSE
The Test of English as a Foreign Language is
a test of writing, listening and reading skills in English. It is
required for entrance to universities and colleges in the USA as well
as many European and Asian business schools, and is the leading English
examination in North America. Course details available on request.
IELTS PREPARATION COURSE
The IELTS (International English Language
Testing System) examination is a requirement for students wishing to
enter many colleges and universities in the UK. It shows the
student’s level of English and therefore indicates the student’s
ability to participate in a course of Further Education in Britain.
The IELTS examination is the UK’s equivalent
to the TOEFL examination in the USA. It is now also accepted in many
universities and colleges in the USA, as well as throughout
Australia, New Zealand and other English-speaking countries.
TOEIC
The Test of English for International
Communication is the most frequently taken examination in the world
with over 3 million candidates every year. TOEIC is a benchmark for
English skills throughout Europe, Asia and the USA, and is used by
companies and government organisations to assess their employee’s
language abilities. The exam tests listening and reading comprehension.
Course details available on request.
TRINITY COLLEGE SPOKEN GRADE EXAMINATIONS IN
ESOL
The Trinity ESOL exam allows students to
gain a recognised assessment of their speaking and listening ability
with a minimum amount of administration and expense. Students of any
ability can take the examination and in many cases gain credit with
employers or academic organisations.
Classes have a maximum of 15 students per
class. We offer courses from beginner to advanced level, however
please check on availability of courses and locations when booking as
some courses are not run at all centres throughout the year
specialist Courses
BUSINESS ENGLISH COURSE
These courses are for intermediate and
advanced students. They are based around a core textbook and aim to
develop communication skills, ability to understand and write
business reports, and analyse business issues and systems.
ACADEMIC YEAR
This course helps students to achieve
fluency in English, and at the same time study areas of interest to
the students themselves. Each student follows the 20 hour Standard
English Course.
There are also two afternoon sessions per
week (6 hours):
On Tuesday the focus is on the development
of study skills. On Wednesday and Friday the students study specific
areas of interest, including: History of Britain, English Literature,
Media Studies and Social Studies.
The specialised afternoon sessions can only
be undertaken when a student attains upper intermediate level and
above, so students below this level will receive extra language
tuition at the same times, until they reach the appropriate level.
TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON TESOL CERTIFICATE
The Trinity College Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages Certificate allows anyone with good
English skills to train as an English teacher and find employment
around the world. Four-week courses run all year and start dates are
available on request.
INDIVIDUAL LESSONS
Students can also take advantage of
one-to-one lessons, which can be taken throughout the day. Students
can request work on a specific aspect of English or ask for the
teacher to identify areas of weakness in their English ability and
assign work accordingly.
FURTHER EDUCATION
The ISIS Language Centres are linked to
several UK universities and colleges, including Oxford Brookes
University, Oxford and Cherwell College, University of Greenwich and
University of Sussex.
This means that students can be streamed
from an ISIS Language Centre to a foundation course, a vocational
course, an undergraduate or postgraduate degree course, or an MBA.
The vocational courses available include
nursing, art and design, business, accountancy, catering,
engineering, beauty therapy, IT, performing arts, sport, and tourism.
Undergraduate and postgraduate degree
courses are offered in a wide range of subject areas, including The
Arts, Humanities and Languages; Biological and Environmental
Sciences; Social Sciences and Law; Engineering, Computing and
Mathematics; Business and Hospitality Management.
‘A’ level courses are also available at
Oxford and Cherwell College for students who have completed their
studies at an ISIS Language Centre.
In most cases, the entire course of study
can be mapped out and booked before the student leaves their home
country.
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