None. However if course is only one week there is a surcharge of £ 50
THE CENTRE - Cambridge Intensive School of English
Located just a few minutes' walk from the City Centre, this school is conveniently positioned for some of the city's best shops, restaurants and attractions.There is also easy access to the city's bus services and the railway station. The school building has been entirely renovated to create a fresh, comfortable and business-like environment in which students are able to concentrate on their studies. The school, part of the Oxford Intensive School of English Organisation, is committed to making each student's stay as culturally and socially enriching as possible by providing a carefully organised programme of social activities. Typically these include theatre and cinema visits, a tour of the town, visits to museums and art galleries, visits to pubs, Saturday excursions (for example, to London Newmarket - a town famous for its horse-races, and lectures on history and literature).
Cambridge, with its famous university founded in the 13th century, is a beautiful city in which to study English. There is plenty to do and see from the architectural wonders of the colleges and the tranquility of the River Cam and punting along the Backs to the museums, botanical gardens and parks.
In Cambridge you'll find many cafés, pubs, restaurants, theatres and cinemas. There are also numerous concerts of all kinds and an Annual Arts Festival (July).
Sports facilities in and around Cambridge include various sports centres, swimming pools, tennis, golf, horse riding, ice-skating, football and cricket.
With London only an hour away, there is little more anyone could wish for to make their stay a marvellous experience.
THE COURSES - Cambridge Intensive School of English
The very name of this school tells us something about it.....INTENSIVE! Maximum class sizes are kept low and so the level of attention from the teacher can be that much higher. OCTORIALSTM are classes where there is a maximum of 8 students per teacher QUATORIALSTM are classes where there is a maximum of 4 students per teacher TUTORIALSTM are individual one-to-one classes
General English: Intensive - All Year English for general purposes - All Year
Levels: Elementary to Advanced (Testing on arrival) 30 Lessons on groups of 8 maximum (Octorials TM) Course duration: One week - unlimited
This course is designed to develop proficiency in the four main language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Vocabulary building and the accurate use of grammar are integral parts of the lessons. The course enables learners to use English fluently in any situation. The following key areas are covered:
accuracy in the use of grammar and syntax
active and passive vocabulary development
effective comprehension and assimilation of a wide variety of authentic written texts including newspaper artciles, literary extracts and commercial documents
devolopment of students' ability to write accurate English prose in a range of styles and registers, e.g. personal and business correspondence, reports, creative writing etc.
confidence and fluency in the spoken language. Students are trained to communicate effectively in a wide range of everyday situations.
Business English- All Year Minimum Age: 22 years old + Levels: upper elementary to advanced 3 options: - 20 Quatorial lessons per week - 20 Quatorial lessons + 10 Tutorial lessons per week - 10 Quatorial + 20 Tutorial lessons per week
Course duration: One week - unlimited (or special daily programmes available 7 days a week here )
This course is specifically designed for professional people and executives who use English in the course of their day-to-day work and who need to develop proficiency in the language. Participants come to the school from a wide range of professions and disciplines, including medecine, education, accountancy, business and commerce, engineering, aviation the sciences and law. Whatever the field, Cambridge Intensive School of English is able draw on many years' experience of training professional adults in order to deliver an effective, highly targeted language learning situation. There are programmes available to suit all levels from elementary up to advanced. The programme focuses on the use of English in the work environment as well as providing tuition in general English. By the end of the course, the participants will be able to:
Speak confidently on the telephone
Prepare and deliver a presentation
Take part in a meeting or debate
Negotiate effectively with suppliers and customers
Strike up and sustain informal conversations
Quickly read and assimilate written documents, e.g. financial reports, statistics, articles, etc.
Write letters and faxes in an appropriate style
Use the phrases and terminology associated with a particular field of activity
These programmes are ideal for the busy professional who cannot afford to spend more than a few days away from the office. A fixed programme of 8 Tutorial lessons per day includes lunch with the tutor. Duration: one, two, three & four days Available 7 days a week. Course content as Business English above .
Examinations Courses - All Year PET,FCE,CAE,CPE TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, SEFIC, GMAT Level: Intermediate to advanced (testing on arrival) Start every Monday Duration: any number of weeks Minimum duration: two weeks
Having a recognised qualification in English can be a great asset when applying for a job or seeking a place at a college or university. Cambridge Intensive School of English has many years' experience of preparing students for all the major, internationally recognised examinations:
TOEFL: An American examination recognised by all universities in the USA
University of Cambridge: a wide range of examinations to suit all levels and needs including the Certificate of Proficiency, Certificate of Advanced English, First Certificate and Preliminary English Test. Cambridge examinations are respected and recognised throughout the world.
IELTS: an international examination recognised by many universities world wide.
Cambridge Exam preparation 6-Jan-2002 to 10-Mar-2002 7-Apr-2002 to 15-Jun-2002 6-Oct-2002 to 14-Dec-2002
Entry into an English university The School can offer to help and advise students wishing to apply for a place at university in the USA, Britain, Ireland or Australia.
This course is ideal for school and University students wishing to study during their Christmas vacation or those wishing to combine a Christmas City- Break with language learning or professional people wishing to use their Christmas vacation to improve their English.
All levels from complete beginners to advanced - testing on arrival
Christmas Course Programme: Accuracy in the use of grammar and syntax. Active and passive vocabulary development. Effective comprehension and assimilation of a variety of authentic written texts Development of students' ability to write accurate prose in a range of styles and Registers eg personal and business correspondence, reports, creative writing, etc Confidence and fluency in the spoken language - students are trained to Communicate effectively in a wide range of everyday situations English History and Culture The English Media l
Choose the number of lessons to suit your day: i) Relaxed with afternoons free: 20 lessons per week ii) Intensive with lessons all day: 30 lessons per week
10 Week Term Courses are ideal for students taking a year out from their studies or school leavers / graduates - to add language fluency to their career CV
Accommodation - Cambridge Intensive School of English
For OISE, a student's accommodation is very much an integral part of the course. The school therefore has a dedicated accommodation officer whose role is to ensure that students have a comfortable welcoming place to go after a hard day's study. Host Family Accommodation To maximise the opportunities for speaking the language, OISE has a policy of never allowing two students of the same mother tongue to stay in one host family. Each host family is selected and monitored according to strict criteria laid down by OISE. Potential families are interviewed by a trained accommodation officer and their homes inspected. Houses must be comfortable, the hosts welcoming and, above all, genuinely interested in receiving students and helping them to develop fluency in the language. Families range in size from those with children to single and retired people. Price: £ 135 per week half board. Prices are for single rooms. Breakfast and evening meals are included in the cost.
College Accommodation This option is ideal for those requiring more independence and who wish to experience the unique atmosphere of college life.
Hotel accommodation OISE recognises that some students would rather not have to adapt to living in a host family and prefer to stay in a hotel. OISE has a good relationship with a range of hotels of various categories and can make a reservation on the student's behalf.
Travel - Nearest Airports: Cambridge Intensive School of English
London Stansted airport is the closest International airport to Cambridge. There is a regular coach/bus service to Cambridge. The school can arrange for you to be met by a taxi.
London Heathrow An Underground and train service (via Kings Cross or Liverpool Street, London) to Cambridge takes about 2-3 hours and costs about £40.The school can also arrange for you to be met.
London Gatwick is the furthest airport from Cambridge but is connected by train-underground-train to Cambridge and takes 3-4 hours.
PRICE LIST - ALL PRICES IN £ s sterling - Cambridge Intensive School of English
General English: Intensive - All Year English for general purposes - All Year
Levels: Elementary to Advanced (Testing on arrival) 30 Lessons a week in Octorials From one week to unlimited (surcharge £50 for one week courses)
30 Octorials
£330 per week
General English: Semi -Intensive - All Year English for general purposes - All Year
Levels: Elementary to Advanced (Testing on arrival) 20 Lessons on groups of 8 maximum ( OctorialsTM) Course duration: One week - unlimited (surcharge 50 for one week courses)
Examinations Courses - All Year PET,FCE,CAE,CPE TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, SEFIC, GMAT Level: Intermediate to advanced (testing on arrival) Start every Monday Duration: any number of weeks Minimum duration: two weeks
Cambridge Exam preparation
Prices per term:
7-Apr-2002 to 15-Jun-2002
10 weeks
£1600
6-Oct-2002 to 14-Dec-2002
10 weeks
£1600
Or, choose the number of lessons to suit your exam requirements:
Cost per week
Lessons per week
Core Programme: 20 Octorial lessons per week
Cost per week
20
1 week
£270
2-7 weeks
£220
8 or more weeks
£160
Core Programme + exam option: 30 Octorial lessons per week
