• Extra consultation hours with tutor

• Extra conversation classes

• Regular feedback

• Small groups
  
  

General English Programme

This year-round programme has been designed to improve your general and academic English to prepare you for life and academic study in the UK.  Courses in College of Excellence utilise interactive methods of teaching that develop all the language skills with an emphasis on interpersonal communication. You will have the opportunity to practise English used in everyday situations, and to broaden your knowledge and understanding of grammar and vocabulary.

Below we have displayed how our six levels are linked to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The Framework was developed by the Council of Europe to enable language learners, teachers, and potential employers to compare and relate language qualifications by level. Please check the table and talk to your current teachers so that when you arrive for your course, you are already at the minimum stated level.

About this Course

• For anyone who wants a General English language course.

• For anyone who is thinking about studying at university in the UK and needs to improve their English language and study skills.

• Study, for between four and thirty six weeks, to suit your needs.

• Meet and study with students from all over the world in an academically stimulating environment.
  
  

General Course Information

• Your English level will be checked on the first day of your course in order to place you in the correct class on multi-level courses.

• You are expected to work individually, in groups and in pairs.

• Most of the time you will have to do homework outside of class times.

• There are regular assessment tests on all courses.

• On most courses you will need to buy a coursebook (£15-20).
  
  

Attendance

While you are studying at College of Excellence it is very important to attend regularly. If you cannot come to a class, you should inform your teacher or course coordinator beforehand. A certificate of attendance is issued if you attend a minimum of 40 per cent of your course. Your attendance certificate will detail your attendance record.

Entry Qualifications

• Suitable for students from elementary to advanced levels

• If you have taken IELTS, TOEFL or any Cambridge exam before, please give details on your application form

• If you do not already have an English qualification you will need to complete our ‘English placement test’ so we can check your level

Entry Dates

August, October, January and March.

Full-time or part-time

Class Size

Maximum 12 students per group

Class Times

Classes usually take place Monday to Friday at different times of the day. You can study 15, 20, or 26 lessons per week depending on how intensive you would like your study programme to be. All lessons last 45 minutes. The timetable allows some flexibility.

Course Content

• Intensive training in all your English language skills: speaking, reading, writing and listening Grammar and vocabulary development
• Improvement of pronunciation
• Conversation practise classes
• Discussion club
• Presentation in English
  
  
  

How You Will be Assessed?

During the programme, there will be regular assessment tests. At the end of the programme students will take the final COEX English test and will be tested on their listening, reading, wiriting and speaking skills.