Full range of English Language courses at St. Clare's

We offer a complete range of English Language courses from 1 week to 12 months throughout the year.

English for Everyday Use

21 hours per week
Level required - from elementary to advanced
Flexible dates - available throughout the year - you can choose from 2 weeks to a full year
15 hours: classes cover all language skills (speaking, writing, listening, reading)
plus 6 hours: 2 English in Context subjects or IELTS preparation (see below).

English plus preparation for IELTS & Cambridge Examinations

Level required - from elementary to advanced
Flexible dates - available throughout the year - you can choose from 2 weeks to a full year
15 hours: classes cover all language skills (speaking, writing, listening, reading)
plus 6 hours: preparation for IELTS & Cambridge Examinations

English Combination Course

20 hours per week
Level required - from elementary to advanced
Flexible dates - available throughout the year - you can choose from 2 weeks to a full year
15 hours: General English Language skills
5 hours: one-to-one tuition

One-to-One tuition

Level required - beginner to advanced
Individual (one-to-one) lessons build confidence in English in the shortest possible time.
You and your teacher can focus exclusively on your needs and interests.
You can focus on:
  • improving your own specific weaknesses
  • building your confidence
  • extending your specialist vocabulary for career development
  • preparing for your chosen examination (TOEFL, TOEIC, CEBIT etc.)
  • developing a plan for continuing to improve your English

English in Context subjects

On our English for Everyday Use course students combine their language skills study with two English in Context subjects. These afternoon classes are an interesting way of developing your language and vocabulary and there is a wide range of subjects to choose from (see below).

Here are some examples
IELTS Preparation In the News
Popular music & film Understanding global issues
Grammar & language games Vocabulary & idiom
Teacher-directed self-access Business English
Round table discussion English out & about in Oxford
Speaking and pronunciation practice Extra grammar & vocabulary