 | Sussex English Language School |
| THE CENTRE - Sussex English Language School |
This small professionally run school, perfect for students serious about improving their English, has a friendly atmosphere with many social activities and events. The code of practice guarantees professional standards both in terms of teaching quality and student welfare.
Every week the school organises a diary of events. This can include a trip to the cinema/theatre, a party, disco, quiz night, pub evening, barbecue, sport, ten-pin bowling, a day excursion.....The full-time Social Activities Organiser is in daily contact with the students and you can help plan events.
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Facilities and extras include: | Worthing is a seaside town with a beach, pier, shopping centre, cinema, 2 theatres, discos and pubs. There is a swimming pool opposite the school, and the opportunity to play tennis, football, volleyball or baseball in the local parks. You can also play golf, go ten-pin bowling, go mountain-biking or go horse riding. With the South Downs to the north of the town, and local towns such as Arundel and Chichester nearby, Worthing is ideally suited to provide you with an excellent opportunity to see the best of the South of England. |
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| - Open all year
- Study centre - Portable Language laboratory, computer access and lending library
- Garden and car park
- Common room with coffee bar
- Computer room with Internet & email access
- Varied excursions and social programme
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 | | THE COURSES - Sussex English Language School | General English: Semi-Intensive
All levels from elementary to advanced.
Maximum class size: 12
Consists of 20 classes (50minutes) per week.
Mornings only, Monday to Friday.
The focus of these lessons is on the devolopment of speaking and listening skills to give you greater confidence and fluency in communication in English. New language - grammar and vocabulary - are regularly introduced and practiced so that you will be able to use it naturally.09.00 - 10.40 | 2 lessons | 11.10 - 12.50 | 2 lessons |
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| | General English: Intensive
All levels from elementary to advanced.
Maximum class size: 12
Consists of 28 classes (50 minutes) per week, mornings and afternoons.
Mornings, Mondays to Friday, as in GE:Semi-Intensive09.00 - 10.40 | 2 lessons | 11.10-12.50 | 2 lessons |
Afternoons, Mondays to Thursday.13.40 - 15.20 | 2 lessons | + 15.00 - 16.00 | Self-Study (Mon & Wed only) |
What do you want to focus on - writing, grammar, pronunciation, conversation skills? Are youinterested in developing effective study skills or finding out about an internationally recognised exam? Our afternoon classes are designed to improve how you use English and to show you what you can achieve.
Course fees include textbooks.
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| | Exams Preparation: Cambridge
FCE & CAE,
IELTS (International English Testing System)
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Consists of 28 classes (50 minutes) per week, mornings and afternoons.
Similar to the intensive courses except that the afternoons are dedicated to specific exam preparation.
Mornings, Mondays to Friday, as in GE:Semi-Intensive09.00 - 10.40 | 2 lessons | 11.10-12.50 | 2 lessons |
Afternoons, Mondays to Thursday.13.40 - 15.20 | 2 lessons of exam preparation | + | Self-Study exam materials |
Exams course dates:| Cambridge Exams | Start | Finish | Duration in Weeks | *Written Exam Date | | FCE | 18/3/2002 | 7/6/2002 | 12 | 15/6/2002* | | FCE | 16/9/2002 | 6/12/2002 | 12 | 15/12/2002* | | CAE | 18/3/2002 | 7/6/2002 | 12 | 15/6/2002* | | CAE | 16/9/2002 | 6/12/2002 | 12 | 15/12/2002* |
IELTS
Exams | Start | Finish | Duration in Weeks | Written Exam Date | IELTS
| 4/2/2002
| 22/3/2002
| 7
| 22/3/2002
| IELTS
| 4/3/2002
| 19/4/2002
| 8
| 26/4/2002
| IELTS
| 18/3/2002
| 10/5/2002
| 8
| 15/5/2002
| IELTS
| 29/4/2002
| 21/6/2002
| 8
| 26/6/2002
| IELTS
| 27/5/2002
| 17/7/2002
| 8
| 18/7/2002
| IELTS
| 23/6/2002
| 15/8/2002
| 8
| 16/8/2002
| IELTS
| 22/7/2002
| 11/3/2002
| 8
| 12/9/2002
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TOEFL
Exams | Start | Finish | Duration in Weeks | Written Exam Date | TOEFL
| 18/3/2002
| 11/5/2002
| 8
| 11/5/2002
| TOEFL
| 29/4/2002
| 22/6/2002
| 8
| 22/6/2002
| TOEFL
| 1/7/2002
| 26/7/2002
| 4
| 26/7/2002
| TOEFL
| 1/7/2002
| 23/8/2002
| 8
| 23/8/2002
| TOEFL
| 29/7/2002
| 23/8/2002
| 4
| 23/8/2002
| TOEFL
| 29/7/2002
| 21/9/2002
| 8
| 21/9/2002
| TOEFL
| 16/9/2002
| 8/11/2002
| 8
| 8/11/2002
| TOEFL
| 14/10/2002
| 6/12/2002
| 8
| 6/12/2002
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Notes:
These courses have a fixed start date. Only in exceptional circumstances will the school accept a student onto a course which has already started.
*Cambridge courses exam dates are subject to change. Speaking and listening exams are held on a separate date, usually before the written exam. Changes will be notified. Fees include course books/practice books.
Exam registration fee, payable on arrival at the school.
FCE
| CAE
| IELTS
| TOEFL
| £ 80
| £ 85
| £ 75
| £ 80
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Acceptance onto any exams course is at the discretion of the Director of Studies. You will be tested on arrival and if the level of English is not satisfactory, you will either transfer to an exam at a lower level or take an intensive course.
IELTS & TOEFL courses: If there are fewer than 2 students registered on IELTS and TOEFL courses, the school may reduce the number of exam afternoons to two only. On the other afternoons, there will be the option to join another course.
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| | Combination Courses
All levels from elementary to advanced. Min 2 weeks.
28 lessons per week (20 in morning groups and 4 or 8 afternoon one-to-ones).
Start dates : as General English Intensive.
Mornings, Mondays to Friday, as in GE:Semi-Intensive09.00 - 10.40 | 2 lessons | 11.10-12.50 | 2 lessons |
Afternoons. You can choose to have 4 one-to-one lessons on two afternoons, or 8 one-to-one lessons on 4 afternoons
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| English for Business
All levels from elementary to advanced.
Minimum: 2 weeks.
Ideal for students who wish to combine a General English course with language and communication skills which will help them in a commercial environment. It will also prepare students who wish to take the Cambridge Business English Certificate
Consists of 28 (50 minutes) classes per week mornings and afternoons.
Mornings, Mondays to Friday, as in GE:Semi-Intensive in groups of 12 max09.00 - 10.40 | 2 lessons | 11.10 - 12.50 | 2 lessons |
Afternoons, Mondays to Thursday: in groups of 8 max13.40 - 15.20 | 2 lessons of English for Business |
In the afternoon the focus will include: - Development of all 4 language skills so that you will be able to perform more effectively in your work.
- Training you to produce clear and concise written communication
- appropriate grammar and vocabulary content
- development of social and business communication skills
- work on pronunciation and intonation to help you to sound more confident and communicate ideas more accurately
Course Content
A typical course will include: - taking part in meetings
- negotiating
- telephone skills
- writing letters, faxes, emails and memos
- socialising
- giving short presentations/reports
- travel
- welcoming visitors to your company or country
- reading professional literature
- reading newspapers and magazines
- making arrangements
Course start Dates:| 18/3/2002 | 10/6/2002 | 1/7/2002 | 16/9/2002 |
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| Accomodation - Sussex English Language School |
All students have the opportunity to stay in local homes. All accomodation has been visited and inspected by a representative of the school ensuring that the accomodation is of a suitable standard. All the host family accommodation is within walking distance of the school and town centre. You will be the only student of your mother tongue with a family, unless you make a special request.
Breakfast, lunch and evening meals are included in the cost (on school days a packed lunch will be provided).
Prices are for single rooms*.
*Note that in July and August younger students may be requested to share a room with another student of a different nationality
Acommodation is from Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday.
Apart from accomodation organised by the School, Worthing offers excellent guesthouse, B&B, and hotel accomodation for any student who does not wish to stay with a family. |
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| | Travel - Nearest Airports: Sussex English Language School | London Gatwick airport is the closest International airport to Worthing. There is a direct train service from the airport terminal to Worthing which takes about 40 minutes and costs about £10. Alternatively, the school can arrange for you to be met by taxi. Taxis can be shared by up to three people.
London Heathrow A coach and train service (via Victoria London) takes about 100 minutes and costs about £30.The school can also arrange for you to be met.Stansted and Luton airports (not recommended) are north of London and the journey to Worthing is long and expensive. A one-way taxi costs at least £100. The journey on public transport takes about 3 hours.
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| PRICE LIST - ALL PRICES IN £ s sterling - Sussex English Language School |
General English: Semi-Intensive
Tuition fees / week| 1 - 11 weeks | 12 - 23 weeks | | £100 per week | £90 per week |
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General English: Intensive
Tuition fees / week| 1 - 11 weeks | 12 - 23 weeks | | £120 per week | £110 per week |
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Exams: Cambridge
| Exa m | Course duration | Course Price | Exam Registration Fee
| | FCE/CAE | 12 weeks | £1440 | | | IELTS | 7 weeks | £840 | 75
| | IELTS | 8 weeks | £960 | 75
| TOEFL
| 4 weeks
| £550
| 80
| TOEFL
| 8 weeks
| £1020
| 80
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Combination courses (with group and individual tuition)
(min 2 weeks)| Option | Morning Lessons | Afternoon Lessons | Cost per week (Tuition only) | | Combination A | 20 x 50-minute General English | 4 x 50-minute One-to-one | £200 | | Combination A | 20 x 50-minute General English | 8 x 50-minute One-to-one | £250 |
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English for Business
Tuition fees / week (min 2 weeks) |
Accomodation Prices
Breakfast, lunch and evening meals are included in the cost (on schoolm days a packed lunch will be provided).Family Accomodation| Number of weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Extra weeks | | Full-Board, Single Room | £94 | £178 | £262 | £346 | £430 | £514 | £84
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Costs include a £10 home placement administration charge. |
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Travel: Airport pick-ups
| Gatwick | £40 one-way | £80 return | | Heathrow | £60 one-way | £120 return |
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