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term-time courses for young adults (16+)

general English programmes for adults
 Duration: 2 weeks - 1 year

programme total hours hours English extra hours additional hours/subjects max class size ESU level(s)
Basic 15 15 - - 12 2-8
Standard 21 15 6 2 Complementary Studies, or 1 Special Option 12 2-8
Intensive 26 15

6

2 Complementary Studies, or 1 Special Option

 12 2-8
3
 1 extra Complementary Study, or Monitored Project Work
2
 teacher-directed self study
  • additional one-to-one lessons can be arranged in addition, as required (additional charge)
  • special option can be preparation for IELTS/TOEFL (upper-intermediate and above)
  • long courses can include Cambridge examination preparation
  • beginners must take one-to-one lessons until ready to join a group

specialist adult programmes

programme duration available ESU levels hours/
week English		 additions/
comments		 group size (max)
one-to-one 1 week minimum year round 1-8 up to 25 suitable for beginners 1
(2 possible)
Bridge to Higher Education
available from January 2005		 1, 2 or 3 terms Jan, Apr, Sep min 5 15 / 21 for those wanting to go to UK university 12
IELTS Sprint
available from February 2005 		4 weeks Feb, May, Nov min 5 21 fast track IELTS 12
English for Abitur 3 weeks summer only   21 German students yr 12/13 only 12
English for Business 3 weeks summer only 4-8 21 ages 23+ 8
Advanced Studies 1 or 2 semesters Jan-Jun;
Sep-Dec		 FCE,
IELTS 5.5,
TOEFL 197 (530)		 10 +3 academic subjects 8
  • candidates for Advanced Studies must be qualified for, or already at a university in their own country, plus have one of the above English qualifications
  • subject areas include topics from: English and Communications, Social Science (Politics, Psychology, Sociology), History, Economics and Business, Philosophy and Religion, Art History and Studio Art
  • may be taught with native English speakers (from US universities)

term-time courses for young adults (16+)

academic year or pre-IB preparation

programme duration/available course outline
Pre-IB 1 year, followed by 2-year IB course English Language and Literature, Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Art/Music
academic year 1, 2 or 3 terms; also 4-weeks in January 20 hours per week; 2 subjects in addition to English (Humanities, Science); can lead to recognised English qualification

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