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.jpg) A new course at BEET Language Centre this summer 2008Here is a new opportunity to prepare for Cambridge First Certificate.BEET are introducing a new First Certificate course to run throughout THIS SUMMER Students may join any Monday from June 30. The course finishes on 22 August. So, early booking is advisable! Exams take place in March, June and December each year. 20 lessons (15 hours) Fee GBP 183 per week (normal Main Course Fee) Registration GBP 75 Options Programme available if required. (Intensive and Extra Intensive Course fees, as published) If you would like to know more, then contact: Clive Barrow, Managing Director, BEET Language Centre clive@beet.co.uk Date Added: May 3 2008 |
 What could be better at Wimbledon School of English?As a matter of routine, the QE executive (Carolyn Blackmore) visits all QE schools every three years. This is to carry out a series of checks and these are mainly to do with what the customer (the student) thinks about the service they are getting at the school. Focal to the day is a meeting with a group of students where all aspects of their stay are discussed. We are looking for not just contented students, but students who are very happy indeed about their school, their teacher, the social programme, and everything else too.The students at Wimbledon were just that – extremely positive and in some cases ecstatic. They realized they had chosen one of the very best schools and appreciated all the personal attention “my teacher always stays after class to explain things I don’t understand to me”, and the lively social programme, “everything is included so it’s great”. It seems that according to the students, nothing could be better at Wimbledon School of English. Before the visit a fresh list of the school’s agents is submitted to QE and these are contacted for quality references. Wimbledon is exceptionally well liked by agents, there is no doubt about that. The day spent carrying out quality checks at Wimbledon highlighted just how very good this school is. Meetings took place with the Principal, the Director of Studies, the Assistant Director of Studies, the Registrar and other office staff, and the Accommodation Manager (including a visit to the Kings Lodge). All areas where key staff can make a positive difference to the students’ stay were discussed. The day spent at Wimbledon School of English proved to the QE executive just how good QE schools can be and what excellent value for money a course at WSE is. Date Added: April 30 2008 |
 A New Director of Studies at The Linguaviva CentrePaul Round has joined The Linguaviva Centre in Dublin as Director of Studies. Originally from Eastbourne, Paul began his ELT career in 1994 by doing his CTEFLA at another QE school, Eastbourne School of English. After 9 years in Poland with summer stints back in his home town, he moved to Dublin to take up a Director of Studies post in late 2003. Paul says he is delighted with the opportunity to work at a top quality school in the heart of his adopted city.Date Added: April 28 2008 |
 Classroom Observation Training Day on May 17thWimbledon School of English is running a training day that will provide an invaluable observation ‘framework’ for the less experienced assistant DoS, course coordinators and senior teachers appointed to oversee summer programmes at the busiest time of year.The session, which is open to all schools, will be led by Fiona Dunlop, Director of Studies at Wimbledon School of English in London. Fiona writes, “I felt there was a gap in training, something which has also been requested by other DoSes in the past at our London meetings. During the summer months lots of schools require senior teachers/ ADoSes etc to observe teachers but do not provide much training on how to carry out observations, give feedback, deal with sensitive matters and so on. So, I have designed a day to help with this.” It is an important part of the temporary managers’ work is to monitor teachers’ classroom performance and aid their development. How much guidance and training do we provide for these newly appointed classroom observers? Developing observation skills can be a steep learning curve and if observations are not handled in the right way the outcome may be negative rather than positive. This could lower morale and hinder rather than help the effective management of a busy summer centre. In addition, observation is one of the most daunting aspects of a teacher’s professional life. This one day workshop aims to make the experience positive and useful for both observer and observee. Fiona has been involved in many aspects of ELT over the past 15 years, including Teacher Training, Business English and Academic Management. She spent several years at International House Cairo and Rio/Sao Paulo before returning to London in 1997. She currently gives talks and provides training on such things as course design, training new teachers, academic quality and motivating long stay students. As places are limited we advise you to book early. For further information and to register please contact: stephanie@wimbledon-school.ac.uk Date Added: April 24 2008 |
 Eastbourne School of English 2008 courses are popularNews from Eastbourne School of English: New courses in 2008The Special Focus Lessons give English Intensive students the opportunity to follow Work English, Study English and Life English programmes for eight hours per week. There are four groups preparing for the IELTS examination as part of the Study English Focus Programme. Those interested in Life English are enjoying more individualisation as they learn new skills such as yoga, photography, magic (pictured: Chris Chappell, teacher and resident magician), karate, ballroom dancing and much more. The Fifty Plus programme includes some new activities this year. They are taking our students to Lady Diana’s Kensington Palace, shopping in Harrods and photography lessons as well as on country walks, Sussex village and castle visits, excursions, bowls and croquet. Date Added: April 1 2008 |
 International English Legal Certificate at Cambridge Academy of EnglishCongratulations to the candidates at Cambridge Academy of English who took the International Legal English Certificate last November. All PASSED WITH MERIT.Date Added: April 1 2008 |
 The Lake School in Oxford offers Teacher Refresher Courses at Oxford UniversityDesigned for teachers of English at Primary, Secondary or Adult level, these refresher courses have achieved a reputation for excellence, so the Lake School is delighted to offer Oxford University Said Business School as the venue for their July programmes.Experienced, dynamic Lake School trainers offer a supportive, creative and friendly environment for continuing professional development. Oxford University Business School provides beautiful, modern facilities to enhance this learning experience. Lake School Teacher Refresher Courses are approved for Comenius and Grundtvig funding and are scheduled throughout the year. Date Added: March 13 2008 |
 Eastbourne School of English appoints Marketing ExecutiveRebecca Willis has joined Eastbourne school of English on the UK’s sunny South coast. After teaching EFL for a number of organisations in Canterbury, Rebecca spent several years as Marketing Executive for IALC (International Association of Language Centres). She now takes up the newly created position of Marketing Executive at the school.Graham White, the school’s Principal, said: “We are delighted that Rebecca has joined us and hope she will help us raise the profile of the school all over the world.” Date Added: February 11 2008 |
 ATC Language and Travel, QE in IrelandThe school is situated right on the sea front in the delightful town of Bray. It is an easy 35 minute train ride away from central Dublin on the ‘Dart’. The train goes alongside the sea and there are spectacular views all the way. Bray, now regarded as a suburb of Dublin, is only 19 kilometres south of Dublin city centre, at the gateway to Wicklow, ‘The Garden of Ireland’. With the sea on one side, the town behind, restaurants and cafés nearby, the school in Dunluice House could not be better situated. Bray offers a wide range of shops, theatre venues, noted restaurants and pubs, with live music and entertainment regularly throughout the year. Bray is famous for its walks, with the promenade and Bray Head being favorites’.Since ATC was founded over 35 years ago, Ireland has become one of the most prominent locations in the world for learning English as a foreign language. During that time, thousands of students have travelled to ATC from across the world to improve their knowledge of English the natural way - in the company of charming and talkative Irish people. The school sets out to ensure that students improve their knowledge of English in a friendly and stimulating atmosphere. You can be sure of a very warm welcome, experienced teachers and attractive classrooms, many with sea views. Most host families are a walk away, and the school also has self-catering residences, one of which is right next door. ATC Language and Travel joined QE last year. Their website entry is now live, so take a look. So take a look…. Date Added: February 1 2008 |
 Churchill House has a new and prestigious Summer CentreChurchill House has added a new residential Summer Centre to its portfolio.Ampleforth College is one of the leading independent schools in the UK with wonderful facilities and a high standard of accommodation. Ampleforth College was established in 1802 and adjoins the Benedictine monastery and abbey of St Laurence in a stretch of magnificent Yorkshire countryside, close to York. Ampleforth is part of the southern boundary of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. The grounds extend to 2000 acres of outstanding natural beauty. FACILITIES Excellent standard of residential accommodation Large Sports hall 25 metre indoor swimming pool All Weather ‘astro’ turf pitch Tennis courts Extensive playing fields Golf Course – nine holes Student email and internet facilities Student common rooms Social club Theatre ACCOMMODATION Accommodation is mainly single and twin en-suite rooms with some four bedded rooms. The standard of comfort is very high. FOOD Catering at Ampleforth is based on the use of fresh locally sourced and home-made food. Always a wide choice and providing the necessary well balanced diet for the students – all requirements can be accommodated. THE LOCATION Quick access to the major road network means that Leeds/Bradford (1 hour) and Manchester International (2 hours) airports are within easy reach of Ampleforth. Transfers from and to all London airports are easily arranged. The historic city of York is only 30/40 minutes away and some of the UK’s finest areas of natural beauty - The North Yorkshire Moors, The Lake District and The Yorkshire Coast - are within easy reach. AND MORE For groups last night and weekend stays in London can be added to the programme at no additional cost and can be combined with visits to Oxford and/or Cambridge. Ampleforth Excursions: Yorkshire Coast and Beaches Scarborough Sea Life Centre The English Lake District Steam Railway journey on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway Flamingo Land Theme Park & Zoo Medieval City of York Optional Extra Excursions Manchester - ‘Old Trafford’ Football Stadium Tour and shopping Alton Towers Theme Park Edinburgh and Scotland Oxford Cambridge London/London Weekend Course Start Dates and Prices: For 2008 Churchill House is running two x 2 week courses from July 13th and July 27th – it is also possible to book a 4 week course from July 13th. Date Added: January 28 2008 |
 Clubclass Residential Language SchoolClubclass Residential Language School has been offering courses for adults in Malta since 1999. In 2004 the school introduced an innovative all-inclusive summer programme for juniors called Teenskool. The programme was offered with two accommodation options – either with host families within walking distance of the school or on campus in the same building as the school. The programme also includes daily morning and evening social activities and excursions.The course content of the junior programmes offered by Clubclass is designed to provide a seamless blend of language learning with a structured social programme. This exciting and innovative approach is proven to advance students’ use and command of the English language through fast-paced activities. All courses seek to generalise learning by developing confidence and fluency, encouraging the use of English outside the classroom. In summer 2008, Clubclass will be adding a new programme to compliment their existing products for juniors – the Parent and Child programme. This programme is for parents who want to travel with their children. Parents may follow an adult course, while their children are placed in a junior course where new language – vocabulary, everyday English, idioms and grammar – is introduced and practised to encourage real communication and rapid learning. Parents and children can either book an apartment within the same building as the school or accommodation at one of the hotels which are situated close to Clubclass. Two apartment types are available in the residence - apartments with one bedroom which can take a maximum of 3 persons, and apartments with 2 bedrooms which can take a maximum of 5 persons. Children will improve their English in our specifically designed course using modern interactive methods and communicative techniques. This course will also give students the opportunity to make friends and have fun in an international environment. Parents may join any of the adult courses offered by Clubclass at the time. Date Added: January 24 2008 |