Here are the dates for the next academic year
at St. George's School of English:- 

Academic Year 2007/08 (03.09.2007 - 27.06.2008)

Term 1    03.09.2007 - 14.12.2007

Term 2    03.01.2008 - 14.03.2008

Term 3    31.03.2008 - 27.06.2008

Easter Holidays

17.03.2008 - 28.03.2008

Christmas Holiday 2007/08

17.12.2007 - 02.01.2008 (the new term starts  07.01.2008)

Christmas Holiday 2008/09

22.12.2008 - 02.01.2009 (the new term starts  05.01.2009)

Bank Holidays 2008

01.01.2008

05.05.2008

26.05.2008

25.08.2008

TIMETABLE

Morning

Afternoon

· Semi-Intensive Course (20 lessons)
· Intensive Course (29 lessons)

We emphasise communicative and "real life" language to help you practise new grammar and vocabulary.

You will develop your spoken English, your listening and comprehension skills. You will also be learning and reviewing the basic grammatical structures of the English language, as well as improving your reading and writing skills, always using everyday English.

Levels

You can join any of these courses after having taken a written test. You will then be introduced to a class which is the right level for you. Our levels are:

Elementary | Pre-Intermediate | Intermediate | Upper-Intermediate | Advanced | and
Proficiency

Please note that arrangements can be made for beginners on a one-to one basis for 20 lessons a week. (Please refer to our one to one course).

The minimum course length for General English is 1 week. There is no upper limit, although if you are intending to study for a minimum period of 6 months or longer we recommend you to choose our especially discounted Study Year Programme.

This programme is designed for long-term English language training, to make a significant improvement in your English. It is ideal if you plan to study English for a minimum of 6 months. Students benefit from:

· A structured programme of long term General English study
· Especially reduced tuition fees
· Preparation for examinations such as Cambridge and IELTS
· Tutorial support
· Total immersion in English language and culture
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You can either join for 24 weeks or 36 weeks, intensive or semi-intensive.

If you are interested in going to University, we strongly recommend you to choose our University Entrance Programme.

COURSES FOR OVERSEAS TEACHERS OF ENGLISH

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE

This course is deigned for non-native English Language Teachers.
The aims of the programme are to allow teachers to examine a range of available methodologies and to develop new insights into techniques which would help participants to develop more effective and stimulating teaching strategies.

Course Duration is 2 weeks
period 1:   between 04/08/08 - 15/08/08 (to arrive at the weekend and leave at the weekend)
period 2:   between 18/08/08 - 29/08/08 (to arrive at the weekend and leave at the weekend)

Costs:
Course Fees £490 (2 weeks)
Accommodation £230 (sharing) / £260 (single) (2 weeks)
Bed and Breakfast and Hotels cost between £35 and £100
Transfers available from principal airports (London Gatwick airport is the most convenient)

Course timetable is from 9.30 am to 12.40 pm
Additional afternoon activities: Enjoying English Literature, poetry and culture. Lectures and workshops would be used to explore the possibilities of exploiting these subjects in our teaching.

Course Content:

Getting the best from Course Books

Pronunciation and intonation

Building vocabulary

Dealing with Grammar

Encouraging communications

Effective use of realia

Integrated skills

Effective use of 'games'

Using music and song

Language of the classroom

How can we enhance students' enjoyment of language acquisition?

The course is eligible for funding under the European Union's Socrates Comenius-Grundtvig scheme, which is part of the EU's Lifelong Learning Programme.  The current grant is 1500 euros and covers tuition, accommodation and travel.  For further information about Comenius-Grundtvig funding and National Agency contact details in your country, click here.  You can also find general information about Socrates Comenius at the British Council website http://www.britishcouncil.org/home/learning/Socrates/Socrates-comenius.htm, and about Socrates Grundtvig at the Grundtvig National Agency http://www.grundtvig.org.uk/ for the UK website.

You should contact your National Agency for questions about funding, application and deadlines.

How to apply for funding:-

1. Complete our course enrolment form. Use the online booking form or download the enrolment form and mail/fax it to us.  Once we have received your completed form we will send you a provisional acceptance letter.
2. Submit your Comenius application, including the provisional acceptance letter, to your National Agency.
3. Your National Agency will let you know whether your application has been successful, in some cases only a few weeks before the start of the programme.
4. Contact us immediately to confirm your place on the course.

EXAMINATION PREPARATION COURSES

· Cambridge (20/29 lessons)
· IELTS (29 lessons)

We feel that most of our students want to demonstrate their level of English through an internationally recognised EFL qualification. That is why we offer a range of international EFL examinations for all levels from pre-intermediate to proficiency, and preparation courses for the Cambridge Examinations and IELTS, scheduled regularly throughout the year.

Choosing one of these courses you will be introduced to the format and content of the chosen examination you want to take. You will develop the necessary exam techniques to be able to pass successfully.
Please note that examination fees are not included in the courses fees.

We prepare students for:

PET Preliminary English Test
FCE First Certificate Examination
CAE Advanced Certificate Examination
CPE Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
BEC (Preliminary, Vantage or Higher) Business English Certificates

We begin in March and September each year. These courses last 12 weeks. You can either choose an intensive or semi-intensive course.

We also prepare students for:

IELTS International English Language Testing System

This is an English language qualification for international students entering UK higher education; your level of English should be between upper-intermediate to advanced to be able to join this course. The examination is offered each month, and therefore you can take it when you feel ready.
You can join this course any time and you can either choose an intensive or semi-intensive course.

Be advised that if you are interested in going to University, we strongly recommend you to choose our University Entrance Programme, which includes IELTS preparation as part of the programme.

We are proud to say that our pass rates are extremely high regarding the above examinations.

UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE PROGRAMME

Many international students wish to obtain their first degrees or post-graduate degrees at British Universities.

Our university entrance programme is a comprehensive preparation programme, which offers a clear route to your chosen university. A personal tutor is assigned to you to manage your University applications, and give you advice to help you make this major decision.

IETLS PREPARATION*

The International English Language Testing System examination (IELTS) are recognised by higher education institutions throughout the world as a measure of competence to study in the medium of English. In the second and third terms of your course you will receive 2 lessons of intensive exam practice per week. The examination is offered each month, and therefore you can take it when you feel ready.

*Please note that the examination fee is not included in the course fee.

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES

English for Academic Purposes prepares you in the study skills you will need when you go to a British University. You will learn how to take notes quickly, read for specific information and general information, write essays and summaries, as well as how to present your written work.

COMPUTER SKILLS

The first term your course includes 4 lessons of computer skills, providing the word-processing training required to present your work in a professional way.

ENGLISH FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES

· English for Business
· English + IT Skills
· English + Study Skills for IELTS
· English + Work experience
· English + Academic Subjects

These courses are intensive courses, which consist of General English lessons in the mornings and specialised lessons three afternoons per week.

ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS

is a course designed for people starting their business careers or people with some experience of working in business. The course content is decided by the interests, aims and needs of the students in the group. General Skills are updated, to which is added specialist vocabulary and skills work that will enable the executive to communicate effectively on a day-to-day basis with his colleagues. The course includes vocabulary, discussions, case studies, role-plays in business situations, video work and authentic material.

The morning sessions are taught in a multinational environment where general English is improved as an aid to overall communication skills. There are four such sessions each morning, which include listening, speaking and reading in diverse areas.

The afternoon sessions, of which there are three per day, may be in a one-to-one situation, or with up to a maximum of three other clients, should their requirements match. These sessions are designed to give the client the chance to become aware of those specialist English skills required within the chosen area of study.

Prior to coming to St George's, a "Course Content" form is completed which helps our tutors to ascertain the particular needs of the client. Once the tutor has received this, we can design the course accordingly. Needless to say, no two courses are identical in content, as client needs are constantly changing.

You can also enter for business examinations offered by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate.

A good comprehension of Business English is achieved through the use of a carefully selected course material, articles from current newspapers and business magazines, along with vigorous classroom discussion and selected reading and writing assignments, as well as grammar and vocabulary practice.

BUSINESS PRESENTATION

Practical workshops enable our students the opportunity to acquire speaking, interview and presentation skills.

At the end of the Business English course students will be able to:
· Identify and discuss the major functional areas of modern business (e.g. finance, marketing, etc...),
· Identify and discuss the major challenges and opportunities facing businesses as we head into the 21st century.
· Identify and discuss current trends in the world of international business and economics.
· Use a wide variety of structures and vocabulary relevant in today's business world.

The following topics are usually covered:

· Written commercial communication: letters, faxes, memos, emails
· Telephoning
· Decision-making
· Social situations and business presentations
· Making presentations and sales
· Job interviews and curriculum vitae
· Meetings and negotiations

ENGLISH AND IT SKILLS

combines English tuition with flexible computer skills training. Courses provide students with a practical combination of English language training and the most update IT (Information Technology) skills, with afternoon classes.

This course is intended to help prepare the student both for study and subsequently for work. It aims to achieve this by facilitating the student's personal development. The course is based upon a series of integrated workshops which explore the functionality of the standard packages such as Microsoft Office. By reflecting upon their own experience, the syllabus is organised to suit each student individually as well as applying the standards in teaching Information Technology in general.

Refer to IELTS Examination or University Entrance Programme.

ENGLISH AND WORK EXPERIENCE *

The programme consists of a minimum of 4 weeks English study at St George's Clubclass, followed by a minimum of 2 weeks on a work placement. The minimum course duration is therefore 6 weeks.

Work experience placements are unpaid, although travel fares and luncheon vouchers are sometimes provided (at the employer's discretion). Placements provide valuable opportunities to have an insight into particular industries.

A counsellor will be on hand to monitor your progress and will keep in regular contact with you. At the end of the placement, a certificate is awarded to all students who complete the course satisfactorily. We have placed students in the following industries and fields:

· Hotel and Catering
· Administration

*All placements are subject to availability

ENGLISH AND ACADEMIC SUBJECTS

(Subject to availability) combines English tuition with one to one tuition of selected academic subjects. Ideal for students interested in pursuing careers in specialised subject training.

· Art and Design
· History
· English for catering and Hotel Industry
· Science

VACATION COURSES (WITH OR WITHOUT SOCIAL PROGRAMME)

St. George's Clubclass run vacation courses on a year-round basis
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We also appreciate that some students wish to come to England for a break from work and other pressures, but do not wish to join in organised activities - they would rather explore the country by themselves. To this end we offer a choice of four Vacation Courses for our clients, both with and without activities.

We also take into account that some clients wish to take more time learning the English language than others, and so, again, we can offer the choice.

On Vacation Courses without a social programme we offer the choice of a General (20 lesson) course, or an Intensive (29 lesson) course.

St George's is always willing to organise visits for these students on an ad hoc basis. At least 24 hours notice must be given in order to organise a visit of this nature.

For those attending St George's for a Vacation Course with fully inclusive Social Programme, on any afternoon when they are not attending English classes there is a full range of activities in which to take part. From swimming, football, bowling, roller disco, tennis and many other sports through to half-day excursions to places of local and historical interest. Each week there is also a full-day excursion to places of interest such as London, Bath, Canterbury, Oxford and Cambridge. During the summer there will also be a full-day excursion to a theme park such as Chessington World of Adventures.

Evenings are given over to videos, discos and international parties. In fact there is only one free day a week, usually Sunday, which is spent with the group leader or host family.

This programme is provisional and the content may change according to arrival and departure dates.

Entry fees for museums and theme parks are not included.

ONE TO ONE

These courses of private lessons guarantee very rapid progress and are ideal for professional and business people who have limited time for study.

A programme of lessons is planned for the student. Therefore, the course is designed to meet particular requirements exactly and is adapted to the changing level of English proficiency and language needs.

The course can commence any Monday and is available for students of any level, from complete beginners to the most advanced student.

The number of lessons per week depends on the needs and wishes of the student.