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Information, Dates and FeesLondon and Canterbury 2016londonschool.com
Business and Professionalsu Courses for Experienced Professionals
u Professional English 20-30
u Personalised and Online Training
General and Academicu Intensive General English
u General English 30+
u Academic and Examination Preparation
Course Datesu Business and Professionals course dates
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Other Servicesu Services and Facilities
u Accommodation
u The London Experience
u The Canterbury Experience
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For over 100 years The London School of English has been helpingpeople to become more effective users of English. Our clientsleave us with new skills and the confidence to be betterinternational communicators.
Hauke Tallon, Managing Director,
The London School of English
John Miles, Managing Director,
The London School of English Canterbury
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Our accreditations and memberships in London and Canterbury: In London only:
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Our Centres
Holland Park GardensBusiness and Professional coursesNumber of training rooms: 28Maximum clients: 140Average clients: 85
Westcroft SquareGeneral, Academic & Examination coursesNumber of training rooms: 14Maximum clients: 150Average clients: 105
CanterburyImmersion courses for professionals; General English 30+Number of training rooms: 13Maximum clients: 25Average clients: 15
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Westcroft Square Westcroft Square is in Chiswick, a pleasant shopping and residentialarea, which is lively yet safe. Many ofour host families are in this area andthe school is just 3 minutes’ walkfrom Stamford Brook undergroundstation in Zone 2 – 20 minutes fromthe centre of London.
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Holland Park is one of the bestresidential areas in London, close tofashionable Notting Hill and theexclusive shops of Kensington, andjust a few minutes’ walk away fromWestfield – one of Europe’s largestinner-city shopping centres.
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Canterbury is a beautiful, historictown, dominated by the magnificentgothic cathedral. The city datesfrom pre-Roman times and hasthree UNESCO World HeritageSites, a magnificent new theatre,museums, art galleries, traditionalpubs and international restaurants.
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Studying at the London School of English was anextraordinary and unforgettable experience. For methe course was better than I expected. Not only do theteachers test your abilities every day with newchallenges, but also having the possibility to makefriends from all around the world is something thatmakes each day special and adds value to the course.
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Competence and Confidence
Our training is designed to give you the communication skills that you require tosucceed. It is practical, quantifiable and tailored to the specific learning objectivesyou identify in your pre-course questionnaire.
Our end of course report not only records the progress you have made in keycommunication skills areas, but also measures how your confidence has increasedthroughout your course.
By measuring the improvement in your competence and confidence, we are able todemonstrate a clear return on your investment in training with us.
All our reports include:
1. Our assessment ofyour competence
2. Your assessmentof your confidence
3. Your trainer’srecommendations for further study
About our clients – Business and ProfessionalsOur clients are mature and come from many backgrounds, professions and countries. Thisexposure to different national and corporate cultures ensures that your time with us is stimulating,productive and rewarding.
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GE Grande StevensGucciHitachi HolcimHUBER+SUHNERista InternationalIwatani CorporationJapan TobaccoKaneboKfWKPMGLa CaixaLamborghiniL’OréalLouis VuittonLukoilMaersk OilMitsubishi Electric Mitsui Fudosan
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Some recent clientsPublic SectorDanish ParliamentEuropean CommissionEuropean Court of AuditorsEuropean Court of JusticeEuropean ParliamentFederation of Finnish JournalistsForeign & Commonwealth OfficeGerman Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)Jönköping UniversityMinistry of Education & Science, KazakhstanMinistry of Finance, JapanMinistry of Foreign Affairs, JapanNorwegian Bar AssociationNorwegian ParliamentØstfold UniversityRoyal Embassy of Saudi ArabiaSwedish ParliamentUNHCRUniversidade Agostinho Neto
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Age profile of participants on all scheduledcourses except Professionals 20-30(Average age 42).
Age profile of participants on Professionals20-30 courses(Average age 24).
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For a comprehensive list of our clients, please visit www.londonschool.com/clientsi
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Courses for Experienced ProfessionalsHolland Park Gardens & Canterbury
Communicating Effectively in English(CEE)
If you are a working professional and need to improve your English language skills in both a work and general context, then this is the course for you. The course appeals to a wide range of professionals who do not necessarily require a business focus.
Location Holland Park Gardens
Age Minimum 23; average 42
Group Maximum 8
Duration 1 - 8 weeks
Hours 25 + 1 full hours per week (full-time)15 full hours per week (part-time)
Times 09.00 – 16.00, Monday – Friday (full-time)09.00 – 12.30, Monday – Friday (part-time)
Dates Start any MondaySchool closed for Easter & Christmas – see pages 38-39 for details;open on all other public holidays
Fees £785 / week (full-time)£595 / week (mornings only)£1795 / week (combination 15hrs group + 15 hrs Individual Training)
Includes u Daily three-course lunchu Welcome networking reception (+1 hour)u Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materialsu Detailed end of course report (see page 9)
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To compare CEE and IBC, please refer to www.londonschool.com/compare-ibc-and-cee
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International Business Communication(IBC)
This course is designed for people who want a business focus in their language training. Negotiating deals, presenting facts and figures, financial reporting and video conferencing are all offered here. You will also discuss issues of management theory and effective leadership.
Location Holland Park Gardens
Age Minimum 25; average 43
Group Maximum 6
Duration 1 - 6 weeks
Hours 30 + 1 full hours per week
Times 09.00 – 17.00, Monday – Friday
Dates Start any MondaySchool closed for Easter & Christmas – see pages38-39 for details; open on all other public holidays
Fees £1250 / week (full-time)£2065 / week (combination 15 hrs group + 15 hrsIndividual Training)
Includes u Daily three-course lunchu Welcome networking reception (+1 hour)u Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materialsu Detailed end of course report (see page 9)
Weekly guest speaker and weekly BusinessBreakfast (see page 30 for details)
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Combination Courses
Combination courses offer the best of both worlds; the interpersonal and cross-cultural benefits of a group course for half of the day plus the personalised focus of individual training for the other half of the day. Scheduling depends on your selected Combination course, but generally your group training will take place in the morning andindividual training in the afternoon. However, we may decide that the reverse is more appropriate depending on your specific needs.
Locations Holland Park Gardens, Westcroft Square, Canterbury
The following Combination courses are offered:
Communicating Effectively in English (CEE) –see page 12 for details
International Business Communication (IBC) –see page 12 for details
Successful Communication for Professionals (SCP) –see left for details
Business English 20 - 30 (YBE) – see page 18 for details
Intensive General English (IGE) – see page 26 for details
Individual Training will address the objectives you have outlined to usin your pre-course questionnaire (PCQ). Specialised subject areasthat can be addressed in the personalised component of yourcombination course include, but are not limited to:u Law u Sales & Marketing u Banking & Financeu Engineering u HR u Medicine
Please refer to the specific course pages mentioned above for entryrequirements, course fees and other details.
Successful Communication forProfessionals (SCP)
This course focuses on the group communication needs of business and professional people. You will gain confidence in making presentations, taking part in international meetings, cross-cultural networking and other work contexts. You will also learn to use language tools which give you greater control of your communication.
Location Canterbury
Age Minimum 25; average 41
Group Micro-group; maximum 4
Duration 1 – 4 weeks
Hours 30 + 9 full hours per week (full-time micro group)30 + 9 full hours per week (Combi-30)25 + 9 full hours per week (Combi-25)
Times 08.45 – 16.45, Monday – Friday (30 hours)08.45 – 15.45, Monday – Friday (25 hours)
Dates Start any MondaySchool closed for Easter & Christmas – see pages38-39 for details; open on all other public holidays
Fees £1150 / week (full-time micro group)£1775 / week (Combi-30)£1395 / week (Combi-25)
Includes u 3 networking lunches per week with trainers (+4.5 hours)
u 2 evening social activities per week, includingone dinner, accompanied by trainers (+4.5 hours)
u Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materialsu Detailed end of course report (see page 9)
Level See page 43
To compare IBC and SCP, please visit www.londonschool.com/compare-ibc-and-scpi
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Book your course online at www.londonschool.com/booking and pay £25 registration fee instead of £50
English for Banking (EFB)
This course is similar in structure to our International BusinessCommunication course, but brings together groups of people from a banking and finance background, ensuring that the focus isentirely on the language and situations typical of this sector. Most participants come from a corporate background.
Location Holland Park Gardens
Age Minimum 25; average 36
Group Maximum 6
Duration 1 week
Hours 30 + 1 full hours per week
Times 09.00 – 17.00, Monday – Friday
Dates 14 March, 23 May, 1 August, 17 October, 28 November School closed for Easter & Christmas – see pages38-39 for details; open on all other public holidays
Fees £1250
Includes u Daily three-course lunchu Welcome networking reception (+1 hour)u Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materialsu Detailed end of course report (see page 9)
External speaker from the finance sector
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Legal English for Commercial Lawyers(LCO)
Lawyers need to use specialised legal language effectively, so thiscourse focuses on a number of legal topics and case studies. You willdevelop key areas including the language of negotiations, contractdrafting and litigation. In addition, there will be visits from threepractising lawyers, guaranteeing up to date professional input andproviding personal feedback on a contract drafting task.
Location Holland Park Gardens
Age Minimum 25; average 38
Group Maximum 6
Duration 1 week
Hours 30 + 1 full hours per week
Times 09.00 – 17.00, Monday – Friday
Dates 1 February, 25 April, 27 June, 1 August,19 September, 14 NovemberSchool closed for Easter & Christmas – see pages38-39 for details; open on all other public holidays
Fees £1250
Includes u Daily three-course lunchu Welcome networking reception (+1 hour)u Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materialsu Detailed end of course report (see page 9)
Plus Three external speakersVisits to civil courts and a law firm
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English for the Public Sector(EPS)
The focus here is on chairing and participating in internationalmeetings and conducting bilateral and multilateral negotiations withgreater effectiveness. You will leave with greater confidence whenworking with official texts, making speeches and working with publicbodies such as the EU, UN, NATO and WTO.
Location Holland Park Gardens
Age Minimum 25; average 45
Group Maximum 6
Duration 1 week
Hours 30 + 1 full hours per week
Times 09.00 – 17.00, Monday – Friday
Dates 29 February, 9 May, 18 July, 3 October, 14 November School closed for Easter & Christmas – see pages38-39 for details; open on all other public holidays
Fees £1250
Includes u Daily three-course lunchu Welcome networking reception (+1 hour)u Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materialsu Detailed end of course report (see page 9)
Visit to the Houses of Parliament (when in session)
All specialist 1-week programmes can be taken before or after CEE or IBC (page 12).i
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English for Human Resources(EHR)
This course covers a number of situations typically faced by HRprofessionals. The focus is mostly on interviewing, conductingappraisals, aspects of employment law, negotiating and disciplinary procedures, with particularly rich opportunities fornetworking and cross-cultural work.
Location Holland Park Gardens
Age Minimum 25; average 38
Group Maximum 6
Duration 1 week
Hours 30 + 1 full hours per week
Times 09.00 – 17.00, Monday – Friday
Dates 7 March, 16 May, 25 July, 10 October, 21 NovemberSchool closed for Easter & Christmas – see pages38-39 for details; open on all other public holidays
Fees £1250
Includes u Daily three-course lunchu Welcome networking reception (+1 hour)u Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materialsu Detailed end of course report (see page 9)
External speaker from the HR sector
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Courses for Experienced ProfessionalsHolland Park Gardens & Canterbury
Level See page 43
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Effective Lecturing Skills in English(ELS)
This course is designed for university and business school lecturerswho are not native speakers but who use English as a medium ofinstruction. You will explore the main features of good lectures andseminars, the language used for structuring and delivering aneffective lecture and the issues that international students face.
Locations Holland Park Gardens and Canterbury
Age Minimum 25; average 39
Group Maximum 8
Duration 1 week
Hours 30 + 1 full hours per week
Times 09.00 – 17.00, Monday – Friday
Dates 27 June, 29 August (London)7 March, 7 November (Canterbury)
Fees £890
Includes u Daily three-course lunchu Welcome networking reception (+1 hour)u Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materialsu Detailed end of course report (see page 9)
Opportunities to put learning into practice with mini lectures, seminars and tutorials
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Medical English (MED)
This highly practical course is for experienced medical professionals looking to improve their communication skills in anEnglish speaking environment. The course covers key strategies forcommunication with patients and colleagues including breaking badnews, participating in handovers and managing aggressive patientsand relatives. The course also features an introduction to working inthe UK National Health Service.
Location Holland Park Gardens
Age Minimum 25
Group Maximum 8
Duration 1 week
Hours 30 + 1 full hours per week
Times 09.00 – 17.00, Monday – Friday
Dates 14 March, 23 May, 29 August, 24 October
Fees £1250
Includes u Daily three-course lunchu Welcome networking reception (+1 hour)u Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materialsu Detailed end of course report (see page 9)
Introduction to working in the UK National HealthService (NHS) and optional meeting with specialistmedical recruitment consultancy
All courses in London can be combined with Voice Training & Accent Modification (page 22)i
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Professional English 20-30Holland Park Gardens
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Business English 20-30(YBE)
This course is designed for people with limited businessexperience. To ensure the best possible use of time it hasa 100% business focus. It includes the language ofnegotiations, meetings, presentations, emails, reportwriting and many situations that a young professional willface in an international business environment. We alsoinclude the all-important step of getting a job in English.
Location Holland Park Gardens
Age Minimum 20; maximum 30; average 24
Group Maximum 10
Duration 1 - 8 weeks
Hours 24 + 1 full hours per week
Times 09.30 – 16.00, Monday – Friday
Dates Start any MondaySchool closed for Easter & Christmas – see pages 38-39 for details; open on all other public holidays
Fees £525 / week£1620 / week (combination 15 hrs group + 15 hrsIndividual Training)£40 / week summer supplement for courses from 4 July to 26 August
Includes u Daily three-course lunchu Welcome networking reception (+1 hour)u Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materialsu Detailed end of course report (see page 9)
Plus Weekly external speaker
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Technical English 20-30(TEC)
This 2-week course helps participants to communicate moreeffectively when discussing technical matters. The focus is onimproving communications with clients, colleagues and sub-contractors. Participants will be able to make presentations ontechnical matters with greater confidence.
Location Holland Park Gardens
Age Minimum 20; maximum 30; average 26
Group Maximum 10
Duration 2 weeks
Hours 24 + 1 full hours per week
Times 09.30 – 16.00, Monday – Friday
Dates 11 January, 29 February, 20 June, 15 August, 3 October
Fees £1050 (2 weeks)
Includes u Daily three-course lunchu Welcome networking reception (+1 hour)u Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materialsu Detailed end of course report (see page 9)
Plus One external speaker per course
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Many participants on Business English 20-30 choose to combine it with one of our Business English exam preparation courses (page 20).i
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Legal English Examinations: TOLES and ILEC
TOLES (Test of Legal English Skills)This 1-week course has a practical legal focus covering reading andwriting. It is recognised internationally and by the Law Society ofEngland and Wales.
Location Holland Park Gardens
Dates 25 January, 4 April, 30 May, 25 July, 22 August, 3 October, 21 November
Fees £560 + £150 exam fee and special materials
£40 / week summer supplement for courses from 4 July to 26 August
Exam Dates On final day of every TOLES course
Cambridge English: Legal (ILEC)This 3-week course has a strong academic legal focus and coversreading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The examination isrecognised by several international legal associations.
Location Holland Park Gardens
Dates 29 February, 25 April, 20 June, 31 October
Fees £1680 (3 weeks) + £170 exam fee and specialmaterials
£40 / week summer supplement for courses from 4 July to 26 August
Exam Dates Please refer to pages 38 to 39
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Legal English 20-30 (LYL) - Previously Legal English: Young Lawyers
This 3-week course covers a range of legal topics with a focus on contract drafting, legal case studies, negotiations and participationin meetings – everything you need to become an effectivecommunicator in a legal context. The course also includes 6 months’access to Word Stream, our online Legal English vocabulary course.
Location Holland Park Gardens
Age Minimum 20; maximum 30; average 24
Group Maximum 10
Duration 3 weeks
Hours 24 + 1 full hours per week
Times 09.30 – 16.00, Monday – Friday
Dates 4 January, 8 February, 14 March, 4 April, 9 May, 30 May, 4 July, 1 August, 12 September, 10 October, 31 October
Fees £1680 (3 weeks)£40 / week summer supplement for courses from 4 July to 26 August
Includes u Daily three-course lunchu Welcome networking reception (+1 hour)u Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materialsu Detailed end of course report (see page 9)
Three external speakersVisits to criminal court, civil court and the Houses of Parliament (when in session)Access to Word Stream online Legal English course
Level See page 43 1 3 5 72 4 6 8 9TOLES level
1 3 5 72 4 6 8 9ILEC level
TOLES and ILEC preparation courses are usually taken in conjunction with our Legal English 20-30 course.However, more experienced candidates may qualify for direct entry. Please contact us for full details. i
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The Cambridge BEC examinations are increasingly recognised by international employers and professional bodies as a way ofdemonstrating competence in the use of Commercial English.
Cambridge English: Business Vantage (BEC-V)
The BEC Vantage examination is a business English exam aimed at the same level as Cambridge FCE (upper intermediate). This intensive four-week course covers all areas of the exam, offering the best chance of success.
Location Holland Park Gardens
Age Minimum 20; average 27
Group Maximum 10
Duration 4 weeks
Hours 24 + 1 full hours per week
Times 09.30 – 16.00, Monday – Friday
Dates 2 May, 10 October
Fees £2100
Exam £150
Includes u Daily three-course lunch
u Welcome networking reception (+1 hour)
u Access to LondonSchool Online platform
u All course materials
u Detailed end of course report (see page 9)
Cambridge English: Business Higher (BEC-H)
The BEC Higher examination is a business English exam aimed at the same level as Cambridge CAE (advanced). This intensive four-week course covers all areas of the exam, offering the best chanceof success.
Location Holland Park Gardens
Age Minimum 20; average 32
Group Maximum 10
Duration 4 weeks
Hours 24 + 1 full hours per week
Times 09.30 – 16.00, Monday – Friday
Dates 25 April, 24 October
Fees £2100
Exam £150
Includes u Daily three-course lunch
u Welcome networking reception (+1 hour)
u Access to LondonSchool Online platform
u All course materials
u Detailed end of course report (see page 9)
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The thing I like the most about The London School ofEnglish is that learning and improving your English isjust one part of your whole experience. While you arepractising your English, you learn so much about othercountries and cultures, and meet so many interestingpeople. It doesn’t feel like a normal school, just a lot offriendly people that all want to broaden their horizons,experience life in London, and learn the language.
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Personalised and Online Training
Voice Training & Accent Modification(VT)
This training is ideal for you if you already have a good command ofEnglish, and want to focus on improving your accent, on formal orpublic speaking, or voice projection. Can be booked as a stand-alonecourse or as an add-on to any of our London courses.
Locations Holland Park Gardens, Westcroft Square
Hours Minimum booking 5 hours
Times Flexible
Dates Flexible
Fees £95 / hour
New course content to go in here.
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Combination courses offer the best of both worlds: the interpersonal and cross-cultural benefits of a group course plus the focus ofindividual training. Please see page 13 for full details.
Skype Training
Skype enables us to offer Individual Training to clients anywhere around the world as:
u A stand-alone courseu Preparation for a course in the UKu Support after a course in the UKu Support for LondonSchool Online learning (see opposite)
Fees £60 / hour
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Individual Training (IND)
If you have specific learning objectives, individual training may be the best way for us to help you. You may want to focus on a specific subject, sector or skill, such as making a presentation, or on a particular area such as vocabulary or grammar. Colleagues or friends with similar levels and aims can benefit from small-group 2:1 training.
Locations Holland Park Gardens, Westcroft Square and Canterbury
Age Minimum 18 (London), 25 (Canterbury)
Group 1:1 or 2:1
Duration Flexible
Hours 15, 20 or 30 full hours per week
Times Between 08.00 – 19.00, Monday – Friday(Evenings, weekends and holidays on request;charged at out-of-hours rate)
Dates Flexible
Fees £80 / hour (1:1 standard rate)£100 / hour (1:1 out-of-hours rate)£50 / person/hour (2:1 standard rate)£64 / person/hour (2:1 out-of-hours rate)
Includes u Daily three-course lunch (London) or threetrainer-led restaurant lunches per week(Canterbury)
u Welcome networking reception (London)u Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materialsu Detailed end of course report (see page 9)
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LondonSchool Online©
New for 2016, our online courses enable you to study where you likeand when you like. We have a wide range of courses to choose from,including business, general and specialist English. Created by a teamof specialist online language trainers, all learning support is providedby our in-house team of qualified and experienced trainers.
Courses u General English £175 (levels 3-8)
u Business English £195 (levels 3-8)
u IELTS preparation £185 (levels 5-8)
u TOEIC preparation £185 (levels 5-8)
u Legal English £185 (levels 5-8)
u English for Travel & Tourism £185 (levels 5-8)
u Courses offer 120 - 150 hours of interactive study materialsu 6 months’ unlimited access from time of activation u Responsive platform, accessible from desktop, laptop, tablet or
smartphone devicesu Free access to selected units of LondonSchool Online for all
London and Canterbury clients from registration until 3 monthsafter end of course in the UK
u Highly effective platform for continuing, reinforcing and reviewingUK-based training
u Can be combined with ongoing Skype support, often available withsame UK-based trainer ensuring continuity (subject to availability;see opposite)
New for 2016
LEGAL SYSTEMS & LOCALGOVERNMENT
LEGAL PROCEDURES COMPANY LAW &INSOLVENCY
CONTRACT LAW COMMERCIAL LAW & TAX
COMPETITION LAW & TORT SALE OF GOODS &CONSUMER PROTECTION
COMPARATIVE &INTERNATIONAL LAW
HUMAN RIGHTS &IMMIGRATION LAW
FAMILY & INHERITANCE LAW
PROPERTY, EMPLOYMENT &ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
LEGAL LANGUAGE &CORRESPONDENCE
Bespoke online training
The LondonSchool Online platform canbe fully-customised and co-branded tosuit your corporate online languagetraining objectives.
In addition to the subject areas outlinedabove, we can design online coursecontent tailored to the specificrequirements of individuals, teams orentire organisations.
Whether you are a small, medium orlarge, multinational company, contact usfor a free consultation to discuss youronline training needs atonline@londonschool.com
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About our clients – General and AcademicOur course participants come from a range of nationalities, backgrounds and age groups. While you are atthe school, you will study with a wide variety of people, which keeps each course stimulating and different.Participants are often mature, and in Canterbury we offer a dedicated General English course for clients aged30 or over.
Reasons for studying - Intensive General English
To travel/communicateinternationally14%For general
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Intensive General English (IGE)
IGE is a highly practical course which helps motivated adults todevelop their knowledge, skills and fluency in English.
Our experienced trainers use dynamic teaching methods and materials which are developed to meet each group’s specificneeds and goals.
Every course block involves at least one opportunity to useLondon as your classroom with innovative and highly practicalactivities.
A detailed needs analysis and regular progress tests ensureeffective learning and measurable results.
In addition to 22 hours per week of scheduled classroom training,you will have access to free extra support in key areas:
English Breakfast Join our trainers for half an hour of earlymorning tea and conversation (weekly; 30 mins)
Homework support Drop in to speak to one of our trainersabout your week’s homework and any guidance you mightneed (weekly; 45 mins)
Grammar support Drop in to discuss any general grammarpoints (weekly; 45 mins)
Grammar clinic Book a 15 minute one-to-one appointmentwith a trainer to discuss any specific grammar problems
Exams clinic Book a 15 minute one-to-one appointment witha specialist exam trainer for practical advice on examtechnique and answers to specific exam-related questions
Level See page 43
Location Westcroft Square
Age Minimum 18; average 29
Group Maximum 12
Duration Minimum 2 weeks; no maximumCourse blocks 4 – 7 weeks
Hours Group course: 22 + 2 full hours per weekCombination: 15 + 15 full hours per week(Group + Individual Training)
Times 09.15 – 15.45 Monday – Friday, except09.15 – 12.45 Wednesday
Dates Semi-flexible, see calendar on pages40 – 41 for preferred start dates
Fees See opposite for details (page 27)
Includes u Daily three-course lunch u Monthly networking reception u Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materialsu Daily homework assignmentsu Weekly lecture programme on British culture
and historyu Monthly tutorial with your traineru Additional support from Long-Stay
Consultant (stays of more than 12 weeks)u Detailed end of course report (see page 9)
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Our GE30+ timetable leaves you with Friday afternoon free to enjoy Canterbury or even to visit London for the weekend
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Summer SupplementAdd £40 per week between 4 July and 26 August 2016
Fees £1550 / week
Intensive General English Combination (IGE-C)course fees
Intensive General English (IGE), English for University(EFU) and Academic Year (AY) course fees
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General English 30+ (GE30+)
Our General English 30+ programme is a highly practical course forserious learners who want to develop their reading, writing, listeningand speaking skills. Our experienced trainers will help to developyour fluency, accuracy and spontaneity through dynamic role-playsand real life scenarios, both in and outside the classroom. Agreedobjectives at the start of the course and continuous progress checksensure effective learning and measurable results.
Location Canterbury
Age Minimum 30; average 46
Group Maximum 6
Duration Minimum 1 week; maximum 8 weeks
Hours 22 + 6 full hours per week
Times 08.45 – 15.15, Monday – Thursday08.45 – 12.00 on Friday
Dates Start any Monday
Fees £595 (1-4 weeks)£550 (5-8 weeks)
Includes u Three trainer-led lunches per week (+4.5 hours)u One trainer-led social activity per week (+1.5 hours)u Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materialsu Detailed end of course report (see page 9)
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Academic Year (AY)
Our Academic Year allows you to combine three of our courses intoone flexible study programme. This option is suitable for students ofall subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate level in English.Combining relevant units from our Intensive General English, Englishfor University and IELTS preparation courses, it can be tailored to suityour needs depending on your starting level and university goals.
Location Westcroft Square
Age Minimum 18; average 29
Group Maximum 12
Duration Minimum booking 24 weeks; no maximum (NB 4 weeks’ holiday permitted per 24 weeks)
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Times See relevant courses
Dates Flexible but with recommended start dates on 4 January, 15 February, 4 July, 29 August
Fees See page 27 for details (NB no summer supplementpayable on AY programme)
Includes u One IELTS course at a specially-reduced AY rateu Daily three-course lunchu Monthly networking receptionu Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materialsu Detailed end of course report (see page 9)u University counselling and application support
from our University Relations Manager
See IGE, EFU and IELTS courses
Our EFU course is recognised as suitable preparation by a large number of universities. For details visit www.londonschool.com/university-links
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English for University (EFU)
This course delivers the academic English and practical study skillsneeded for degree level study at a UK university. It developsstudents’ confidence and competence in key areas such as research,critical analysis and extended writing. The course is structured sothat academic skills and learner independence are built up andconsolidated through project work. The course has been developedwith input from universities and it is taught by specialist EAP trainers.
Location Westcroft Square
Age Minimum 18; average 26
Group Maximum 12
Duration Minimum 4 weeks; no maximum
Hours 22 full hours per week
Times 09.15 – 15.45, Monday – Friday09.15 – 12.45, on Wednesday
Dates Fixed start dates – see calendar on pages 40 and 41for details
Fees See page 27 for details
Includes u Daily three-course lunchu Monthly networking receptionu Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materialsu Detailed end of course report (see page 9)u University counselling and application support
from our University Relations Manager
In house and external lecture scheduleRegular tutorials and academic skills assessmentVisits to London universities Access to large alumni of current and former UKuniversity students
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Cambridge English: First (FCE) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
Our Cambridge English FCE and CAE courses are highly intensivebut broad programmes of language development which focus on allthe main skills and strategies that are required in the exams. Thecourses benefit from input from experienced examiners and will equipyou with solid exam techniques to maximise your chances of success.
Location Westcroft Square
Age Minimum 18; average 28
Group Maximum 12
Duration 8 weeks
Hours 24 full hours per week
Times 09.15 – 15.45, Monday – Friday
Dates 18 January, 11 April, 17 October (FCE and CAE)
Exam 11 March, 4 June, 10 December (FCE) 12 March, 4 June, 10 December (CAE)
Fees £3400 (8 weeks)
Exam fee £150
Includes u Daily three-course lunchu Monthly networking receptionu Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materials including exam practice book
and exam coursebooku Detailed end of course report (see page 9)
Regular tutorialsMid-course full practice exam
IELTS
If you are planning to enter a UK university, you willneed a good IELTS score. Our intensive IELTS preparation coursesfocus on all the main language skills and exam techniques that arerequired in the test and give you the best possible chance of gettingthe score you need to enter the university of your choice.
Location Westcroft Square
Age Minimum 18
Group Maximum 12
Duration 8, 6 or 4 weeks (levels 5.5-7.0 only for 4 week course)
Hours 24 full hours per week
Times 09.15 – 15.45, Monday – Friday
Dates 18 January, 29 March, 6 June, 1 August, 29 August, 31 October
Exam 12 March, 21 May, 30 July, 27 August, 22 October, 10 December
Fees £3400 (8 weeks), £2550 (6 weeks), £1700 (4 weeks)
Exam fee £165*
Includes u Daily three-course lunchu Monthly networking receptionu Access to LondonSchool Online platformu All course materials including exam practice book
and exam coursebooku Detailed end of course report (see page 9)
* IELTS Secure English Language Testing (SELT) available on request. Please contact us for details.
Regular tutorials and progress testsMid-course full practice examOngoing support from University Relations Manager
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u Reception serviceOur front of house staff are your first point of contact for a wide range ofenquiries, including practical advice on transport, entertainment and the local area.
u Free restaurant lunch (London)Our chefs prepare a daily three-course lunch for clients at our London centres,which provides an excellent opportunity for you to practise your English in arelaxed and informal setting whilst getting to know our trainers, staff and yourfellow course participants.
u Networking lunches (Canterbury)Our networking lunch programme is an integral part of your immersion and isorganised to give you the best opportunity to further practise your networking skillsand to develop your fluency. We organise three networking lunches per week for youwith other participants and a trainer in a variety of quality local restaurants.
u Networking reception (London)Every Monday afternoon at Holland Park Gardens and at the start of every courseblock at Westcroft Square, we invite you to join us for drinks and snacks and anopportunity to practise your networking skills whilst getting to know our team andyour fellow course participants.
u Business Breakfast (Holland Park Gardens)Clients on our International Business Communication course take part in our weeklybusiness breakfast, which is facilitated by our trainers and provides an excellentopportunity to discuss current affairs and developments in international business.
u Visiting speakersTo ensure that our training remains relevant to the needs of our clients and therapidly evolving world they work or study in, many of our courses are enriched byvisiting speakers, who offer unique insights on a wide range of topics, such asdoing business in China or India.
u Technical facilitiesAll of our centres and accommodation offer high speed wi-fi access and all thetechnical facilities our clients may need during their stay. We also equip ourtraining rooms with technology that enhances the training experience, includingvideo-conferencing facilities and interactive whiteboards.
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To ensure that all of your needs are looked after throughout your stay with us,we offer the following services:
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To watch our staff talking about their roles, visit londonschool.com/staff/video-testimonials
Lee Arnott Reception Manager Location: Westcroft Square
Ask me about: student welfare, our socialprogramme, weekend excursions, travel, airporttransfers
Kathrin Siewert-OniFront of House Manager Location: Holland Park Gardens
Ask me about: our social programme, weekendexcursions, travel, airport transfers, general enquiries
Avril FlandersCentre Secretary Location: Canterbury
Ask me about: our social programme, pastoral care,daily taxi service, airport transfers, accommodationin Canterbury
Gina Archer-BorrielloAccommodation Services Executive Location: Holland Park Gardens
Westcroft Square
Ask me about: homestay, residences, servicedapartments and hotels in London
Rosie GanneUniversity Relations Manager Location: Westcroft Square
Ask me about: university application and guidance,help with your personal statement, alumni events
Lavinia BeddardLong-Stay Consultant Location: Westcroft Square
Ask me about: student welfare, developing yourstudy skills and maximising your progress at theschool
Howard LaughtonJoint Courses Manager Location: Canterbury
Ask me about: course content, which course wouldsuit you best, monitoring progress and settingweekly training objectives
Julia StofastMarketing & Operations AssistantLocation: Holland Park Gardens
Ask me about: booking online, Skype or voicetraining
The management, academic and client services teams at our three centres are here to ensure that every aspect ofyour time with us meets your expectations.
The following are just some of the people here to support you during your time with us:
To help you to understand who does what, both our London centres have a staff photo board in reception, whilstour Canterbury centre is small enough for us to ensure you meet everyone on your first day.
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Living in LondonWe understand that where you live is almost as important as where youstudy, so our accommodation options have been selected for their qualityand value for money. All our accommodation is local – usually less than 30minutes and no more than 40 minutes away on foot or by public transport.
Homestay We have two categories of host family accommodation in London, Silverand Gold. They both offer a high standard of accommodation in clean,comfortable homes with friendly, welcoming hosts.
ResidencesResidences are the ideal choice for clients looking for affordableaccommodation and a higher degree of independence during their stay.Our residences are within easy reach of both centres.
Serviced apartmentsOur serviced apartments offer many of the comforts of a hotel at areasonable, longer-term rate. All serviced apartments include en suitebathroom, cooking facilities and a weekly clean.
HotelsOur 3, 4 and 5 star hotels are carefully selected to offer the best quality,value and location for our clients.
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* Up to two meals per week
Silver Homestay (shared bathroom) Single per week
Bed & breakfast only £175
Bed & breakfast and 3 evening meals £215
Bed & breakfast and evening meals every day £260
Bed & breakfast and occasional evening meals* £175 + £13 per meal
Gold Homestay (private bathroom) Single per week
Bed & breakfast only £250
Bed & breakfast and 3 evening meals £295
Bed & breakfast and occasional evening meals* £250 + £13 per meal
Homestay accommodation
Serviced apartment
K-West Hotel and Spa
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Transfers
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Featured Residence – DIGS Ravenscourt*u Self-contained studios with private bathroom and
kitchenetteu Free wi-fi and excellent facilitiesu Less than 10 minutes’ walk to Westcroft Squareu Less than 30 minutes’ walk to Holland Park Gardensu Just 2 minutes’ walk to Ravenscourt Park tube stationu Only 30 minutes by tube to Heathrow Airportu Larger deluxe studios available offering more
spacious room for single or double occupancy
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DIGS Rates
Standard Studio
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5 weeks + £295/week
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Up to 4 weeks £325/week
Up to 4 weeks£390/week
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*DIGS Ravenscourt is independently owned and operated – see website for details
From / to all London airports:
Arrival ( £95 including meeting in arrivals hall)
Departure £80(drop-off only)
From / to St Pancras Eurostar terminal
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Departure £50(drop-off only)
Accommodationplacement fee £50
Summer supplement* £20 (homestay and residence)
*From 3 July to 27 August 2016.
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Living in CanterburyWe put a lot of care and attention into how you spend your time outsideformal training hours. This is what makes a Canterbury immersion coursean authentic experience of England. An important part of that experience is your accommodation. It is important that you feel comfortable andrelaxed at the end of a challenging day.
Homestay Our executive homestays are exceptional and we strongly recommend thisas the best way to complete your immersion experience. Our hosts offer agenuinely warm welcome and high standard of hospitality.
HotelsOur partner hotels, located within walking distance of the school, are agood choice if you have a lot of company work to do in the evenings.
ApartmentsFor those who prefer their own space, we work with a number of privateapartments across Canterbury. All apartments offer stylish, high qualityaccommodation with an en suite bathroom and cooking facilities.
ResidencesDuring July and August, we work with St George’s residence, a modernstudent residence with an excellent, central location just a 15 minute walkfrom the school.
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Executive homestay accommodationwww.londonschool.com/canterbury/homestay
Hotel accommodationwww.londonschool.com/canterbury/hotels
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Residenceswww.londonschool.com/canterbury/residences
Hotel accommodation
The Abode Hotel
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Transfers
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Executive Homestayu Free daily car service for homestay*u Half board during the week, full board at the
weekendu Private use of bathroom guaranteedu All hosts selected for their professional backgroundu Ideal opportunity to improve your listening, speaking
and understanding of British culture
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It is clear that you regularly checkthe facilities at the host families andthe quality of the accommodation inorder to assure a high standard. I was completely satisfied with my accommodation.
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Accommodationplacement fee £50
From / to all London airports:
Arrival £115 (including meeting in arrivals hall)
Departure £105(drop-off only)
From / to Ashford International Eurostar
Arrival or departure £45
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The London ExperienceLondon is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city that offers something foreveryone: history, culture, picturesque parks, renownedentertainment and nightlife. Our London social programme isdesigned to help you enjoy all of this.
Our London centres are both located in desirable residentialareas within easy reach of the city centre.
u Innovative classes make the most of London for culturallessons around the city as well as visits to universities, lawcourts and professional organisations.
u Free three-course lunch every day prepared by our team of chefs.
u Welcome networking sessions at the start of every courseallow our clients to meet our staff and fellow students andprofessionals from around the world.
Our socialprogramme
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Monday - Welcome drinksA chance to practise yournetworking skills with our staffand fellow course participants
Tuesday – River CruiseA unique view of London froma boat cruise along the Thames
Wednesday – West End ShowA visit to London’s famousWest End to see a musical
Thursday – Museum LatesLate night tours around someof London’s most renownedmuseums
Friday – Open Air CinemaBring a blanket and picnic andenjoy a film in a London park
Weekend – Stonehenge & BathGroup tours to some of themost famous sites around the UK
Sample social programme,London, varies weekly
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A typicalCanterbury day07.30Breakfast with hosts and anopportunity to discuss themorning news
08.10Driver arrives at the homestayto take you to school
08.45Morning training sessionfocuses on developing youractive vocabulary, networkingskills, listening skills
12.00Networking lunch at a first-ratelocal restaurant with the otherparticipants accompanied by atrainer
13.30Training resumes and providesyou with the opportunity toimplement language and skillsfrom the morning session inpractical work scenarios likesimulated meetings,negotiations and presentations
16.45The formal training part of theday ends
17.45Practise and develop yourcommunication skills on oursocial programme. Your driverwill meet you afterwards andtake you back to youraccommodation. Completeyour evening with finalconversation practice of theday with your host
Our Canterbury centre offers a truly immersive experience in atypical English city. Canterbury is one of Britain’s most historiccities, rich in culture and surrounded by the beautiful Kentcountryside. The city is far more than a quiet country town; withits bustling streets and towering cathedral it is one of the most-visited cities in the UK.
u 3 trainer-led lunches per week and social activities enableparticipants to maximize their contact time at the school
u Social activities can include a guided walking tour ofCanterbury, a punting trip on the river, a walk on the whitecliffs at Dover or dinner at a British restaurant
u Just 58 minutes to London via highspeed train for weekendexcursions
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2016 course dates – Business & ProfessionalsHolland Park Gardens and Canterbury
Holland Park Gardens and Canterbury centres are closed on the following dates: 1st January, 25th-28th March, 19th December – 1st January 2017. The centres are open on all other public holidays.
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LCO Legal English: Commercial Lawyers (page 14)BEC-V BEC Vantage (page 20)BEC-H BEC Higher (page 20)EPS English for the Public Sector (page 15)EHR English for Human Resources (page 15)EFB English for Banking (page 14)ELS Effective Lecturing Skills in English (page 16)MED Medical English (page 16)
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Courses restart 2nd January 2017
Closed 19th December -1st January 2017
8 weeks / Exam 22 Oct* 6 weeks / Exam 10 Dec*
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Canterbury
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Courses worldwideWe regularly deliver programmes for organisations around the world across a range ofsectors. For more information visit www.londonschool.com/courses/courses-worldwide
Franchise opportunitiesIn selected locations around the world, we operate in collaboration with localpartners. This side of our business is conducted by The London School of EnglishInternational, the dedicated international partnerships arm of our Group.
If you are interested in developing our brand, methodology and success in yourmarket, please contact us at international@londonschool.com for more details.
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u Course materials
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u Pre-course needs analysis
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u Daily lunches (London)
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Other fees:
u £50 registration fee (£25online)
u £50 accommodationplacement fee
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u £20 / week summeraccommodation supplement(London, homestay &residence, 3 July – 27 August)
All our courses include:
NOTEOur level scale matches IELTS. When a student has finished working at a level s/he should achieve thisscore on an IELTS test. This level scale is intended purely as a guide - please refer to the relevantexamination board website for more detailed information on equivalencies and recognition of thequalifications listed.
IELTS – International English Language Testing SystemCEFR – Common European Framework of ReferenceKET – Cambridge English: Key PET – Cambridge English: PreliminaryFCE – Cambridge English: FirstCAE – Cambridge English: AdvancedILEC – Cambridge English: Legal
BEC – Cambridge English: BusinessTOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign LanguageTOEIC – Test of English for International CommunicationBULATS – Business Language Testing ServicePTE – Pearson Test of EnglishOOPT – Oxford Online Placement TestTOLES – Test of Legal English Skills
Level Scale
Our Description CEFR* Cambridge ILEC BEC TOEFL paper/ TOEIC BULATS PTE Academic OOPT TOLESScale Levels CBT/iBT (compared(IELTS) to IELTS)
C2
C1 CAE
ILEC
Level 590-100
86-90 (9.0)677/300/120
600/250/10079-85 (8.5)
73-78 (8.0)
65-72 (7.5)
58-64 (7.0)
50-57 (6.5)
42-49 (6.0)
36-41 (5.5)
29-35 (5.0)
10-28 (4.5)
Level 240-59
Level 120-39
B2 FCE Vantage
PET Preliminary
KEY
B1
A2 KET
A1
TOLESAdvanced
IntermediateI can speak and understandreasonably well and can usebasic tenses but haveproblems with more complexgrammar and vocabulary.
Upper IntermediateI can communicate withoutmuch difficulty but still makequite a lot of mistakes andmisunderstand sometimes.
Pre-AdvancedI speak and understand wellbut still make mistakes and fail to make myselfunderstood occasionally.
AdvancedI speak and understand verywell but sometimes haveproblems with unfamiliarsituations and vocabulary.
Very AdvancedI can speak fluently andunderstand completely.
Low IntermediateI can make simple sentencesand can understand the main points of a conversation butneed much more vocabulary.
Pre-IntermediateI can communicate simply andunderstand in familiar situationsbut only with some difficulty.
ElementaryI can say and understand a few things in English.
BeginnerI do not speak any English.
Higher 550/213/80
500/173/60
725-780
785-900
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