Dates and Fees for 2008
All fees are in GBP - Pounds Sterling (£) unless otherwise indicated.
| Important Information |
| Included in the tuition fees |
Not included in the tuition fees |
- Lessons of 50 minutes each
- Free use of all supplementary teaching materials
- Use of Self-access facilities
- Use of Internet cafe
- End-of-course certificates and reports
- Informationan pack and gifts from the school
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- Registration fee (£50)
- Accommodations
- Accommodation placement fee (£45)
- Examintation entry fees
- Fast-track express mail (£30)
- Airport transfers
- Excursions, theatre tickets, etc.
- Bank fee (£30)
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There are no classes on Saturdays and Sundays, nor on the following public holidays:
Jan 1, Mar 21 and 24, May 5 and 26, Aug 25, Dec 25 and 26.
There are no refunds or discounts for classes missed on these days (except on Platinum Courses).
Normal classes are also suspended from 22 - 26 December, but no fees are charged for this period.
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| General English Courses (1 - 22 weeks) |
| Recommended starting dates |
| 31 Dec |
25 Feb |
21 Apr |
30 Jun* |
26 Aug** |
20 Oct |
8 Dec |
| 7 Jan* |
10 Mar |
6 May** |
7 Jul |
8 Sep |
3 Nov |
15 Dec |
| 14 Jan |
17 Mar |
19 May |
14 Jul |
22 Sep* |
17 Nov |
Christmas Course |
| 28 Jan |
25 Mar** |
2 Jun |
28 Jul |
6 Oct |
1 Dec |
29 Dec |
| 11 Feb |
7 Apr 07* |
16 Jun |
11 Aug |
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*Starting dates for all levels including beginners
**Courses start on a Tuesday
We advise students to start of one of the recommended dates if posible, but students can start on other Mondays durring the year on request.
| Tuition Fees |
| Course length (weeks) |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 - 11 |
12 - 15 |
16 - 19 |
20+ |
28 Lessons per week 09:00 - 15:30 |
305 |
261 |
257 |
229 |
225 |
221 |
217 |
214 |
206 |
201 |
189 |
20 Lessons per week (am) 09:00 - 13:00 |
244 |
208 |
203 |
184 |
182 |
177 |
175 |
173 |
167 |
162 |
152 |
20 Lessons per week (pm) 13:45 - 17:40 |
192 |
164 |
162 |
144 |
142 |
138 |
137 |
135 |
129 |
126 |
119 |
15 Lessons per week (pm) 13:45 - 16:45 |
154 |
131 |
129 |
115 |
113 |
110 |
109 |
108 |
103 |
100 |
96 |
Note: The fees quoted are applicable only if the total fees are paid in advance.
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| International Semester Courses - ISC (24+ weeks) |
Discounted General English courses for students staying 24 weeks or more, who want to gain maximum contact with English language and British life and culture. ISC courses may include optional examination preparation for IELTS, TOEFL, FCE, CAE or CPE. ISC students may also choose to take optional afternoon lessons in English for Business or Tourism, as avaialble. These options are included in the fees for full-day ISC courses, but are also available for students taking morning ISC courses at a supplementary fee of £172 per 4 weeks. |
| Starting dates |
| 7 Jan* |
10 Mar |
6 May** |
30 Jun* |
26 Aug** |
20 Oct |
| 11 Feb |
7 Apr* |
2 Jun |
28 Jul* |
22 Sep* |
17 Nov |
*Starting dates for all levels including beginners
**Courses start on a Tuesday
| Tuition Fees |
| Course length (weeks) |
24 |
Extra weeks (25 - 35) |
36 weeks |
Extra weeks (37+) |
28 Lessons per week 09:00 - 15:30 |
4068 |
+168 per week |
5998 |
+166 per week |
20 Lessons per week (am) 09:00 - 13:00 |
3296 |
+135 per week |
4790 |
+132 per week |
20 Lessons per week (pm) 13:45 - 17:40 |
2622 |
+105 per week |
3786 |
+103 per week |
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| Cambridge Examination Courses |
| Standard and Fart-Track Courses (morning or full-day classes, 20 or 28 lessons per week) |
| Standard Courses (lessons per week) |
20 |
28 |
Fast-Track Courses (8 weeks) |
20 |
28 |
| 7 Jan - 7 Mar (9 weeks) |
1557 |
1926 |
21 Apr - 13 Jun |
1384 |
1712 |
| 25 Mar - 13 Jun (12 weeks) |
2004 |
2472 |
20 Oct - 12 Dec |
1384 |
1712 |
| 22 Sep - 12 Dec (12 weeks) |
2004 |
2472 |
(Students normally join existing classes for this course) |
Examination dates
First Certificate in English (FCE) - 8 Mar, 10 Jun, 9 Dec.
Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) - 8 Mar, 11 Jun, 10 Dec.
Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) - 12 Jun, 11 Dec.
Note: Entry tests and fees must be received at least 8 weeks before examination dates.
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| University and Career Preparation Courses |
University & Career Foundation Courses (UCFC)
This intensive full-day course (30 lessons per week) is for students who plan to take an undergraduate BA or BSc degree course in the UK, or to develop their qualifications and career in an English-speaking environment. The standard course is 36 weeks, but a fast-track course of 24 weeks is also available. Special entry requirements apply.
| Standard Course (36 weeks) |
Fast-Track Course (24 weeks) |
7 Jan - 19 Sep (includes 1 weeks' course break 21 - 28 Mar) |
7 Jan - 27 Jun (includes 1 weeks' course break 12 - 28 Mar) |
22 Sep 08 - 19 Jun 09 (includes 3 weeks' course break 15 Dec 07 - 2 Jan 08) |
22 Sep 08 - 27 Mar 09 (includes 3 weeks' course break 15 Dec 07 - 2 Jan 08) |
| Tuition fee: £6733 |
Tuition fee: £4570 |
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12-week Academic Preparation Courses (APC)
Fast-track academic preparation courses (30 lessons per week), combining IELTS preparation with a broad introduction to British academic methods and culture. An ideal pathway to British university for students applying for both degree and post-graduate level courses and not requiring a separate foundation programme.
Starting dates: 1: 7 Jan - 28 Mar, 2: 7 Apr - 27 Jun, 3: 30 Jun - 19 Sep, 4: 22 Sep - 12 Dec
Tuition fee: £2655
Durration: 12 weeks.
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| Platinum (Executive) Courses |
Tailor-made English courses according to students' specific needs in small groups and one-to-one. Courses are offered in a superior suite of dedicated classrooms with comfortable coffee lounge and complementary services for executives/professional adults. Specialist courses are also available in English for administration, aviation, finance, human resources, journalism, law, medicine and the military, with other specialist courses available on request. Minimum age for the course is 21. Beginner to advanced levels with maximum 5 students per class.
Platinum (Executive) Courses start every Monday except public and school holidays.
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| Course length (weeks) |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 - 7 |
8+ |
20 Lessons per week 09:00 - 13:00 |
452 |
445 |
437 |
429 |
422 |
400 |
25 Lessons per week 09:00 - 14:35 |
565 |
552 |
539 |
527 |
515 |
488 |
30 Lessons per week 09:00 - 15:30 |
674 |
655 |
639 |
621 |
603 |
568 |
35 Lessons per week 09:00 - 16:45 |
782 |
758 |
775 |
716 |
687 |
645 |
15 Lessons per week 13:45 - 16:45 |
289 |
284 |
278 |
274 |
269 |
256 |
| Private lessons for 2 - 3 students booking together: £34.70 per person per lesson |
| Platinum One-to-one Courses |
| Course length (weeks) |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4+ |
20 Lessons per week 09:00 - 13:00 |
891 |
864 |
838 |
813 |
25 Lessons per week 09:00 - 14:35 |
1107 |
1074 |
1041 |
1010 |
30 Lessons per week 09:00 - 15:30 |
1323 |
1270 |
1218 |
1181 |
35 Lessons per week 09:00 - 16:45 |
1537 |
1475 |
1416 |
1374 |
15 Lessons per week 13:45 - 16:45 |
642 |
623 |
604 |
586 |
| 1 - 14 Lessons per week |
£46.25 per lesson |
Platinum Plus
This program offers a combination of Platinum group lessons above with additional one-to-one lessons each day (minimum 5 lessons per week), and is for people who want to accelerate their progress during a short stay.
Additional fee: £197 per week. Students can take more than 5 lessons per week if required at £39.25 per lesson.
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Telephone Lessons
A package of pre- or post-course telephone lessons is available at £31 per lesson (minmum 5 lessons. 30 minutes each lesson).
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Weekend Lessons
Weekend lessons (one-on-one) are available by arrangement at £69.50 per lesson (minimum 4 per day).
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| English for Special Purposes |
(Our school reserves the right to offer alternative English courses in the event of low demand for partucular dates).
General English plus English for Business (28 lessons per week)
General English classes in the morning and non-specialist English for Business in the afternoon.
Starting dates and tuition fees: as for General English 28 lessons per week.
Level: Intermediate level or above
Durration: 2 - 12 weeks
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General English plus English for Tourism (28 lessons per week)
General English classes in the morning and English for Tourism in the afternoon.
Starting dates: 1: 28 Jan, 2: 21 Apr, 3: 30 Jun, 4: 22 Sep
Tuition fees: as for General English 28 lessons per week.
Level: Intermediate level or above.
Durration: 4 weeks.
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TOEFL Preparation Course (20 lessons per week, am)
This course prepares students for TOEFL, and includes work on related academic study skills. TOEFL examinations are held every month.
Starting dates: 1: 11 Feb, 2: 19 May, 3: 28 Jul, 4: 20 Oct
Tuition fees: as for General English 20 lessons per week (am).
Level: Intermediate level or above.
Durration: 4 weeks
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General English plus IELTS Preparation (20 lessons per week, am)
General English classes in the morning and preparation for IELTS in the afternoon.
Starting dates and Tuition fees: same as for General English 20 lessons per week (am)
Level: Intermediate level or above.
Durration: 4 - 10 weeks.
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English Plus
This course offers a combination of any English course with additional one-to-one lessons each day (minimum 5 lessons per week), and is for people who want to accelerate their progress (available only in combination with group programs).
Additional Fee (5 lessons): £166 per week. Students can take more than 5 lessons per week if required at £33 per lesson.
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General English One-to-one Courses
Intensive General English courses for students who wish to accelerate their progress during their stay. Progressive discounts from week to week, and special discounts for afternoon lessons. One-to-one courses are especially suitable for zero beginners who wish to start on dates other than those marked (*) on the list of recommended dates for General English courses.
| Course length (weeks) |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4+ |
20 Lessons per week 09:00 - 13:00 |
809 |
778 |
747 |
717 |
15 Lessons per week 13:45 - 16:45 |
516 |
496 |
476 |
457 |
| 1 - 14 Lessons per week |
£44 per lesson |
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Teachers of English course (26 lessons per week)
A refresher course for Teachers of English, including a review of current ELT practice and methodology, and advanced level language development.
Starting dates:
7 Jan - 18 Jan (2 weeks)
21 Jan - 1 Feb (2 weeks)
31 Mar - 11 Apr (2 weeks)
14 Jul - 25 Jul (2 weeks)
28 Jul - 8 Aug (2 weeks)
Tuition fees: 2 weeks - £522.
Durration: 2 weeks.
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English plus Internship
Students choose any English course of 4 weeks or more, followed by a period of internship of 4 weeks or more. Non-EU students must take this programme as a sandwich course, must enter the UK on a student visa, and must complete the Cambridge Certificate of Work Experience.
Internship Fee: £460 (4-7 Weeks), £540 (8-12 weeks).
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| Vacation Courses |
Christmas Course
This course combines a 2-week General English course with the chance to experience an American Christmas with a host family
| Date |
Total lessons |
Tuition fees |
Homestay dates |
Homestay charges |
Total cost |
| 15 Dec 08 - 2 Jan 09 |
36 (9 days) |
£374 |
14 Dec 08 - 4 Jan 09 |
£364 |
£738 |
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| Accommodations |
A placement fee of £45 is payable for all types of accommodations. All prices are per person per week unless states otherwise. Shared accommodation is best suited to two friends travelling together. These rates apply only to accommodation in 2008. All accommodations are offered subject to availability.
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Homestay
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Jan - Jun / Sep - Dec |
29 Jun - 24 Aug |
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Single room |
Shared room |
Single room |
Shared room |
Standard with Half Board (1 - 23 weeks) |
108* |
97* |
113 |
101 |
Standard with Half Board (24+ weeks) |
89* |
80* |
113 |
101 |
Standard with breakfast
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84 |
75.50 |
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| Standard with self-catering |
84 |
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| Superior with Half Board |
137* |
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| *Students who stay in their homestay at Christmas receive full board (all meals) durring the week 20 - 27 December 2008, and pay an extra £40 for that week. |
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Residence Hall
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| Phoenix Hall: (5 July - 13 September only) (10 - 15 minutes' walk) - self-catering Single room en suite - £185
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Guest Houses (within walking distance of the school)
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Single room |
Double room, one person |
Double room, two persons |
| The Kelvin |
from £32 |
from £38 |
from £64 |
| Urban House |
from £43 |
from £64 |
from £86 |
| The Alvia |
from £69 |
from £91 |
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| Prices are per room per night, with breakfast. |
Hotels (within walking disance of the school)
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Single room |
Double room, one person |
Double room, two persons |
| New Madeira |
from £43 |
from £54 |
from £64 |
| The Royal Albion |
from £48 |
from £59 |
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| The Kings Hotel |
from £59 |
from £73 |
from £85 |
| The Belgrave |
from £64 |
from £80 |
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| The Old Ship |
from £77 |
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| De Vere Grand |
from £123 |
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| Prices are per week for a room with breakfast. |
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| Airport Transfer Options |
| London Heathrow: £89 |
London Gatwick: £43 |
Luton: £128 |
Stansted: £128 |
London City £107 |
For two or more students sharing a taxi, there is a supplement of £6 per person for each additional accommodation address. Waiting time if you or your flight are delayed more than 45 minutes: £17 per hour. All prices are for single journeys. |
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Payments can be made in British Pounds (GBP) or in U.S. Dollars according to the current exchange rate communicated by IPSA at the time of issuing an invoice. All prices are subject to change without prior notice.
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