We offer the following courses and exams:

 

General English Summer School (Full Time)

On this course you will practice Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing and will improve your overall level of English, while at the same time making friends from many different countries. When you are not studying in class you may join some of the school's organised trips and activities.

This English classes will help you to speak English more confidently, read and understand different texts and write more clearly. You will follow one class textbook and do other activities and exercises according to your ability, needs and interests. You will have regular homework and spend some time studying in the school reference room.

You will study with other students from different countries, who have a similar English level to you. The maximum class size is 8 students.

 

Start date

You can start this course on any Monday between 20 June and 29 August 2011.

The summer school programme runs between Monday 20 June and Friday 2 September 2011.

 

Timetable

Monday         9.30am – 12.30pm

Tuesday         9.30am – 12.30pm

Wednesday     9.30am – 12.30pm     /     1.30 – 2.30 (tutorial)

Thursday         9.30am – 12.30pm

Friday             9.30am – 12.30pm

 

Course fees (price per week)

1-4 weeks: £127.50 / 5-8 weeks: £112.50 / 9 – 11 weeks: £100

Special offer - 30% discount for completed bookings before 1 May 2011


Prices include placement test, all tuition, and final school reference. Textbooks and English dictionaries are provided for students to use in class and there is an additional charge of £20 for students who wish to buy their own textbook from the school (recommended). If you need accommodation please check our accommodation fees. There are no registration fees.

 

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General English (part time – days or evenings)

Many of our part time students are already living/working in the UK (as au pairs, local workers, husbands or wives of people here, for example). If you join the daytime course you will have 2 classes per week. Each class lasts for 2 hours (4 hours per week total). If you join the evening course you will have one class per week (2 hours).

On this course you will practice Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing and will improve your overall level of English.

This course will help you to speak English more confidently, read and understand different texts, and write more clearly. You will follow a class textbook and do other activities and exercises according to your ability, needs and interests. You will have homework at least once each week.

You will study with other students from different countries, who have a similar English level to you. The maximum class size is 10 students.

 

Start date

You can start this course at any time throughout the year.

 

Timetable for Elementary students – daytime classes

Monday

Tuesday     12.45pm - 2.45pm

Wednesday

Thursday     12.45pm - 2.45pm

Friday            

 

Timetable for Pre Intermediate Students – daytime classes

Monday

Tuesday     1pm – 3pm

Wednesday

Thursday     1pm – 3pm

Friday

 

Timetable for Intermediate/Upper Intermediate Students – daytime classes

Monday

Tuesday     10am – 12 noon

Wednesday

Thursday     10am – 12 noon

Friday

 

Timetable for all level students – evening classes

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday     6.30pm – 8.30pm

Friday

 

Course fees

Daytime classes £95 per month

Evening Classes £50 per month

 

Prices include placement test, all tuition, and final school reference (if required). Textbooks and English dictionaries are provided for students to use in class and there is an additional charge of £20 for students who with to buy their own textbook from the school (recommended). There is no registration fee. Students must enrol and pay for a minimum of 2 months before starting the course and they may pay monthly thereafter.

 

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Intensive/1-1 English

You will have 20 hours of classes each week, and regular homework.

This course is offered to individuals or small groups of students (maximum 6) at the same level, who have more limited time to study and improve their English, or would like to have their own private classes at the school.

On this course we will help you to improve your English as quickly as possible, to speak more fluently, improve your listening skills, read and understand different texts, and write more clearly (if required). You will follow a course outline and use different books and materials, which will help to focus each lesson on the language and skills you need to improve your overall English quickly.

 

Start date

You can book and start this course at any time.

 

Timetable (example) 

Monday               10am – 12 noon     /     1pm – 3pm

Tuesday               10am – 12 noon     /     1pm – 3pm

Wednesday         10am – 12 noon     /     1pm – 3pm

Thursday              10am – 12 noon     /     1pm – 3pm

Friday                   10am – 12 noon     /     1pm – 3pm

 

It is possible for you to select a different number of hours if necessary. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

 

Course fees

20 – 40 hours: £45 per hour / 40 – 80 hours: £39.50 per hour / 80+ hours: £36 per hour


Prices are per student and include placement test, all tuition, and final school reference (if required). Textbooks/materials and English dictionaries are provided for students to use in class. If you need accommodation please check our accommodation fees.There is no registration fee.

 

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Business English

This course is offered to individuals or small groups of students (maximum 6) at the same level. On this course we will help you to increase your business vocabulary and practice language and communication skills you can use immediately in your job.

You will cover topics such as describing services and exchanging information, attending meetings, presenting and asking for key information, socializing with colleagues, business travel, stages of project management and writing reports and business correspondence. Each course will include activities and exercises to help you in your area of business.


Start date

You can book and start this course at any time.

 

Timetable (example) 

Monday         10am – 12 noon     /     1pm – 3pm

Tuesday         10am – 12 noon     /     1pm – 3pm

Wednesday     10am – 12 noon     /     1pm – 3pm

Thursday         10am – 12 noon     /     1pm – 3pm

Friday             10am – 12 noon     /     1pm – 3pm

 

It is possible for you to select a different number of hours if necessary. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

 

Course fees

0 – 40 hours:  £45 per hour / 40 – 80 hours: £39.50 per hour / 80+ hours: £36 per hour


Prices are per student and include placement test, all tuition, and final school reference (if required). Textbooks/materials and English dictionaries are provided for students to use in class. If you need accommodation please check our accommodation fees.There is no registration fee.

 

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Exam Preparation

This course is offered to individuals or small groups of students at the same level. If you are planning to take an English Language Exam soon (FCE, IELTS for example) or have booked your exam already we can offer you a flexible course to help prepare for your test.

On this course you will learn about the format of your exam, practice past exam questions, and learn how to improve your answers (speaking/writing) and your comprehension (reading and listening). You will follow a course outline and use different books and materials related to your exam.

 

Start date

You can book and start this course at any time. We would recommend starting this course at least a month before your exam date.

 

Timetable

It is possible for you to select the number of hours and times you can study. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

 

Course fees

20 – 40 hours:  £39.50 per hour / 40+ hours: £36 per hour

 

For all exam preparation courses students are required to buy an exam practice book. This costs approximately £20 and can be bought at the school. Prices are per student and include placement test and all tuition. There is no registration fee. The price does not include exam registration fees.

 

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Mandarin Chinese – Beginners Evening Class

You do not need to have any prior knowledge of Chinese to enrol for this course. You will learn and practice communicating in Chinese (both speaking and writing) and also learn a little about Chinese history and culture. Classes are relaxed, informal and planned to maximize your enjoyment of this increasingly popular modern foreign language, whilst at the same time allowing you to make real progress in each lesson.

 

Start date

Courses start in September and January and follow local school term times. Courses last for 12 weeks. Please contact us for more details or to enroll for the next available course.

 

Timetable 
Monday         6.30pm – 8.30pm

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

 

Course fees

£195. Price is per student and includes registration, all tuition and learning materials.

 

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Mandarin Chinese – Business/1 to 1

This course is offered to individuals who have more limited time to study and improve their Chinese, or would like to have their own tailored classes at the school. We are also able to offer our Mandarin training to business clients who are involved in Sino-UK trade. Our resident Mandarin tutor will discuss your individual requirements with you prior to your first class and design your lessons accordingly.

 

On this course we will help you to improve your Chinese as quickly as possible, to speak more fluently, improve your listening skills, read and understand different texts, and write more clearly (if required). You will follow a course outline and have regular self study exercises, which will help to focus each lesson on the specific language and skills you need to improve your Mandarin Chinese.

 

Start date

You can book and start this course at any time.

 

Timetable

It is possible for you to select the number of hours and times you can study. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

 

Course fees

20 – 40 hours: £45 per hour /  40 – 80 hours: £39.50 per hour / 80+ hours: £36 per hour.

 

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Spanish – Beginners Evening Class

You do not need to have any prior knowledge of Spanish to enrol for this course. Classes are relaxed, informal, and generally have a good mix of students (age, background, reasons for enrolling). There is an emphasis on speaking and listening skills and reaching a good conversational level as quickly as possible.

 

Start date

Courses start in September, January and April and follow local school term times. Courses last for 12 weeks. Please contact us for more details or to enroll for the next available course.

 

Timetable 

Monday         6.30pm – 8.30pm

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

 

Course fees

£195. Price is per student and includes registration, all tuition and learning materials.

 

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Spanish – 1 to 1

This course is offered to individuals who have more limited time to study and improve their Spanish, or would like to have their own tailored classes at the school.

 

On this course we will help you to improve your Spanish as quickly as possible, to speak more fluently and be aware of the regional variations in pronunciation which you will encounter, to improve your listening skills, to read and understand different texts, and write more clearly (if required). You will follow a course outline and have regular self study exercises, which will help to focus each lesson on the specific language and skills you need to improve your Spanish.

 

Start date

You can book and start this course at any time.

 

Timetable

It is possible for you to select the number of hours and times you can study. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

 

Course fees

£39.50 per hour.

 

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Trinity College Integrated Skills in English

This international English language exam is offered to all students enrolled at the school in March/April each year, as well as to non students who wish to attend the exam only. The exam is usually held in the first two weeks of June. The Trinity College ISE exam is available to take at different levels and tutors at the school will advise you which level is most suitable for you. See www.trinitycollege.co.uk/ise for full details.

 

Dates 2011

Portfolio work                Apri and May                

Exam                               TBC

                                        TBC

Deadline for exam registration: 1 May 2011

 

Fees 2011

 

ISE 0 £75

ISE I £75

ISE II £90

ISE III £120

 

Non enrolled students who wish to take a Trinity ISE exam at Sale Language School are charged £125.

If you are unable to find a suitable course please contact us to discuss your requirements.

All courses are subject to demand and you are advised to contact the school to check that your chosen course is running.

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