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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, Apr 6 and 9, May 7 and 28, Aug 27, 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 07 |
| 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 |
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 £180 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 21-28 Mar) |
22 Sep - 19 Jun
(includes 3 weeks' course break 15 Dec 08 - 2 Jan 09) |
22 Sep 07 - 27 Mar 08
(includes 3 weeks' course break 15 Dec 08 - 2 Jan 09) |
| 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 08 2: 8 Apr-27 Jun 08 3: 30 Jun-19 Sep 08 4: 22 Sep-12 Dec 08.
Tuition fee: £2655
Durration: 12 weeks.
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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: 7 Jan 08 2: 25 Feb 08 3: 1 Apr 08 4: 30 Jun 08 5: 26 Aug 08 6: 20 Oct 08
Tuition fees: as for General English 28 lessons per week.
Level: Intermediate level or above.
Durration: 4 weeks.
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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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General English plus Art and Design (28 lessons per week)
General English classes in the morning and English for Art and Design in the afternoon.
Starting dates: 1: 28 Jan 08 2: 25 Mar 08 3: 19 May 08 4: 28 Jul 08 5: 22 Sep 08 6: 17 Nov 08.
Tuition fees: as for General English 28 lessons per week.
Level: Intermediate level or above.
Durration: 4 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)
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 07 - 2 Jan 08 |
36 (9 days) |
£374 |
14 Dec 07 - 4 Jan 08 |
£364 |
£738 |
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The London Experience Program
This course combines a program of organised activities and excursions around London in the morning with General English classes in the afternoon (15 or 20 lessons per week.
Starting dates: any Monday from 16 June to 26 August.
| Tuition and Excursion fees: |
2 weeks |
3 weeks |
4 weeks |
| Morning program plus 15 lessons (pm) |
£381 |
£565 |
£696 |
| Morning program plus 20 lessons (pm) |
£446 |
£663 |
£811 |
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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) |
137* |
123* |
137 |
123 |
Standard with Half Board
(24+ weeks) |
113* |
101.50* |
137 |
123 |
Standard with breakfast
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108 |
97 |
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| Standard with self-catering |
108 |
97 |
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| *Students who stay in their homestay at Christmas receive full board (all meals) durring the week 20 -27 December, and pay an extra £40 for that week. |
Apartments (10 - 15 minutes walk) - self-catering
Independent studio apartments, fully furnished with own bathroom and kitchen. Suitable for single people and couples. Weekly charge includes cost of gas, electricity, water and Council Tax.
Prices from: £240 (single), £340 (double).
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Residence Halls
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Chester House (ages 18 - 25 only) (15 minutes' by bus) - half board (all meals except weekday lunches)
Standard rooms: £140 (single), £150 (double, 27 May - 2 Sep).
Superior rooms: £243 (single, en suite).
Please note that Chester House has a no smoking, no alchohol policy.
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Furnival House (29 Jun - 7 Sep only) (15 minutes' by bus) - self-catering
Single room: £165.
Saturday to Saturday, Minimum age is 18.
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Hotels and Guest Houses
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Single room |
Shared room |
| Muswell Hill Hotel |
£48 |
£71 |
| Comfort Hotel, Finchley |
£93 (Mon - Thu) |
£93 (Mon - Thu) |
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£83 (Fri - Sun) |
£83 (Fri - Sun) |
| Prices are per room per night and include breakfast. |
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| Airport Transfer Options |
| London Heathrow: £66 |
London Gatwick: £76 |
Luton: £76 |
Stansted: £76 |
London City £66 |
Waiting time (if you or your flight are delayed) is £11 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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