EXCEL ENGLISH PRICE LIST 2012

Welcome to Excel English!

When you study at Excel English, we will give you everything you need for a successful and enjoyable learning experience in London -

• a wide choice of quality English courses • professional and caring teachers to help you learn more quickly • individual attention from our friendly staff so you feel happy living in London • a specially designed modern building with up to date facilities • a wonderful peaceful garden where you can relax • Internet access so you can stay in touch with your family and friends • comfortable accommodation so you feel at home • a safe, attractive London location, 25 minutes from the centre of London • guaranteed quality through British Council Accreditation and membership of English UK,

Quality English and The English Network This Price List gives details of all the courses we provide and our accommodation options. For adults we have a full range of general, examination and professional courses including teacher methodology. We also have our unique Experience courses combining English with interesting activities. For teenagers we offer a summer residential and homestay programme, the Explore London Experience. Please contact us if you have any questions. For more detailed information see our brochure or visit our website www.excelenglish.co.uk.

CONTENTS

• General Information Page 1 • General English & Examination Courses Page 2 • Summer Courses Page 3 • Experience Courses Page 3 • British Culture Experience Page 3 • The English Teacher Experience Page 4 • Professional & English for Business Courses Page 4 & 5 • The Explore London Experience Page 5 • Accommodation Page 5 & 6 • Airport Meeting & Transfer Service Page 6 • Holiday Dates 2011 Page 6 • Living in London Page 6

General Information The following information applies to all our course s except for the Explore London Experience. Minimum Age 16 years Average Age 26 years English Levels Elementary to Advanced. We do NOT take beginners. Hours All our teaching hours are a full 60 minutes. Lesson times Morning Lessons Lesson 08.30–10.00 Break 10.00–10.20 Lesson 10.20–11.50 Skills & Exam Prep Lesson 12.50 – 14.20 Afternoon Lessons Lesson 14.40–16.10 Break 16.10–16.30 Lesson 16.30–18.00 Please note – we operate a zigzag programme during July and August and all students have a mixture of morning and afternoon sessions. Minimum course length 1 week (2 weeks during July & August) Class Sizes Maximum class size 15 students Minimum class size 4 students. Where there are fewer than 4 students in a class, we reserve the right to offer an alternative course or reduce the number of teaching hours per week. Average class size 6 - 8 students Elementary & Advanced. 8 - 10 other levels. Summer average class size: 10 - 12 students

General English and Examination courses 1 teaching hour = 60 minutes. All fees are in GBP (Pounds Sterling) Start dates – any Monday except for Cambridge Exam courses

Cambridge Exam course dates - January 02 – March 16; March 19 – June 08; July 02 – August 24; September 10 – November 30 15 hour courses – available January to June & Septe mber to December You will practise all the general language skills - reading, writing, speaking, listening, vocabulary & grammar. 21 hour courses – available January to June & Septe mber to December Our most popular courses. You will have 15 hours of general English plus 6 hours of language skills lessons Examination preparation courses – 22.5 hours per we ek. Either IELTS or Cambridge examinations. Cambridge exams are offered 4 times a year. You can take the IELTS exam any time of year, with a minimum of 4 weeks’ notice. One to One Lessons - available year round (NB limi ted availability July & August) 55 GBP per hour You can add as many individual lessons as you want to the 21 hour or 15 hour general and examination courses.

Weeks Morning Intensive English 15 hours

Morning Super Intensive 21 hours

Cambridge Exam preparation 22.5 hours

IELTS Exam preparation 22.5 hours

GBP GBP GBP GBP 1 215 300 321 321 2 348 472 506 506 3 522 708 759 759 4 696 944 1012 1012 5 840 1140 1220 1220 6 1008 1368 1464 1464 7 1176 1596 1708 1708 8 1344 1824 1952 1952 9 1458 1980 2115 2115 10 1620 2200 2350 2350 11 1782 2420 2585 2585 12 1944 2640 2820 2820 13 2002 2717 14 2156 2926 15 2310 3135 16 2464 3344 17 2618 3553 18 2772 3762 19 2926 3971 20 3080 4180 21 3234 4389 22 3338 4598 23 3542 4807

Additional one off charges These apply to ALL courses except the Explore London Experience & the English Teacher Experience Registration Fee 90 GBP CAS Fee 12 GBP Learning materials Fee 01 – 08 weeks 30 GBP 24 – 35 weeks 70 GBP 09 – 23 weeks 50 GBP 36 weeks+ 90 GBP (examination books extra)

Semester Courses

Morning 15 hours

Morning 21 hours

24 3456 4704 25 3600 4900 26 3744 5096 27 3888 5292 28 4032 5488 29 4176 5684 30 4320 5880 31 4464 6076 32 4608 6272 33 4752 6468 34 4896 6664 35 5040 6860 Study Year Abroad Courses

Morning 15 hours

Morning 21 hours

36 4968 6804 37 5106 6993 38 5244 7182 39 5382 7371 40 5520 7560 41 5658 7749 42 5796 7938 43 5934 8127 44 6072 8316 45 6210 8505 46 6348 8694 47 6486 8883 48 6624 9072

Tuition Fees incude All tuition costs Placement & progress tests London maps Student handbook Student card Personal school mug First day sightseeing / induction walk Free internet & Wi-Fi access Use of study centre Loan of DVD/audio/printed materials (£20 returnabl e deposit) Newspapers & magazines Individual meetings with teachers Advice & support from all staff Some social activities End of course report ( 8 weeks+) End of course certificate Tuition fees DO NOT include Accommodation One off charges (see above) Express postage charges Examination Fees Some social activities

Summer courses Available July 2 – August 24 2012 Start dates – any Monday 1 teaching hour = 60 minutes. All fees are in GBP (Pounds Sterling)

15 hour course This summer course includes general English and many social activities. Your entrance fees and travel are not included in the course fees.

21 hour course On this course you will have general English plus language skills or IELTS preparation. You still have time to join in with some activities.

30 hour course An all day general English course so you make the most progress in the shortest time.

Weeks Summer Vacation

15 hours Super Intensive 21 hours

Summer Double Intensive 30 hours

GBP GBP GBP

1 215 300 430 2 374 490 710 3 561 735 1065 4 748 980 1420 5 905 1185 6 1086 1422 7 1267 1659 8 1448 1896

See General & Examination English for what fees include & one off charges.

Experience Courses You can add to your overall Excel English experience by taking one of our unique Experience (English Plus) courses. Experience courses include 15 hours of Intensive English lessons in a multinational group and all admission costs & Experience materials. They can be combined with other Experiences or General & Examination English courses and often include visits to central London. Above all, Experience courses are fun . Start dates – any Monday. NB Limited availability for some Experiences July & August. Courses Prices Intensive

English AM hours/week

Experience hours/week

1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks GBP GBP GBP

Fashion * 865 1730 15 18 Aromatherapy & Massage * 615 1230 1845 15 8 Flower & Garden * 849 1698 2547 15 16 Flower arranging * 940 1845 15 12 English Tea Ceremony * 899 15 20 Glass Art* 425 850 8 Tennis ** 284 568 852 15 2 Horseriding ** 319 638 957 15 2 Golf ** 299 598 897 15 1.5 * Prices include: all tuition costs, admission costs & all Experience materials ** Prices include: all tuition costs; hiring all sp orts equipment

British Culture Experience January 9 – January 27; April 16 – May 4 2012 The British Culture Experience combines specially themed lessons and related visits to create a unique learning experience. Your lessons cover subjects such as famous Britons (eg Shakespeare or John Lennon) the Monarchy in the 21st century, British football, the Olympics, multiculturalism, etc, etc. Your visits may include Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace, Chelsea Football Stadium, the Globe Theatre, Cambridge or Windsor. You can take 1, 2 or 3 weeks of the British Culture Experience on the scheduled dates or we can arrange a special closed course for your group at any time of year except July or August. Please contact us for more details. 1 week 540 GBP 2 weeks 1080 GBP 3 weeks 1 620 GBP Prices include 15 hours British Culture lessons, learning materials, 30 hours of excursions per week, admissions, a weekend trip outside London each Saturday and a weekly London travelcard.

Courses for Overseas Teachers Excel English has been successfully running scheduled and specialist courses for overseas teachers for many years. We now offer 3 different types of programme according to teachers’ needs. New ideas for the English Classroom This very practical course is for teachers of English who want to discover new methodology, refresh their teaching skills and share lesson ideas and activities. It is also an ideal opportunity for teachers to update their English. Each two week course offers 21 hours input per week. You can also join our organised cultural and social activities. The course is suitable for teachers specialising in teenage and adult students. You should have at least an Upper Intermediate level of English (B2 on the Council of Europe Framework). 2012 Dates Jan 02 - Jan 13; April 16 - April 27; June 11 - June 22; July 02 - July 13; July 16 - July 27; July 30 - Aug 10; Oct 01 - Oct 12 Course Fees £630.00 GBP per person including mater ials British Culture for Teachers of English This full 2 week course is designed for teachers of English who want to update their language skills and also learn about British Culture. The specially written lessons give an insight into British life in the 21st century and include themes such as pop music, football, government, etc but you will also find out about famous Britons such as Shakespeare and John Lennon. The 15 hours of lessons are complemented by 30 hours of linked excursions to places such as the Globe Theatre, Westminster Abbey, etc. 2 weekend trips outside London are included in the price. The course is suitable for teachers from Intermediate (B1) level upwards. 2012 Dates June 11 - June 22; Oct 01 - Oct 12 Course Fees £1080.00 GBP per person including mate rials, excursions, admissions, travel in London and on weekend excursions. English for teachers of other subjects Many overseas teachers of subjects as diverse as mathematics, sociology and science, now find that they are expected to teach in English. This 21 hour course is designed for teachers who need to improve their own English so they can perform better in the English medium classroom. The course combines English language enhancement with skills such as presentations and will also include some CLIL theory. You can also join our organised cultural and social activities. The course is suitable for teachers from Intermediate (B1) level upwards. 2012 Dates July 16 - July 27; July 30 - Aug 10 Course Fees £630.00 GBP per person including mater ials EU Grants Teachers from the European Union or EU accession countries, may be eligible for grants under the EU Lifelong Learning Programme (Comenius 2.2c / Gruntvig 3). For further information visit -http://ec.europa.eu/education/trainingdatabase/index.cfm?fuseaction=DisplayCourse&cid=15344 The Course Reference Number is UK 2009 1239 024

Professional English & English for Business Courses Available all year. NB limited availability during July & August. Start dates – any Monday

These courses are designed for busy senior managers or executives to maximise the amount of English you learn. Lessons cover general business English or more specific language such as English for law or finance.

Professional English Professional English is a specially designed course of individual lessons. You can study from 1 week to 2 weeks and for 15, 25 or 30 hours per week. Weeks 15 individual hours 25 individual hours 30 individual hours GBP GBP GBP 1 1030 1580 1810 2 1930 3030 3490 Prices include: Pre course needs analysis; intensive 1:1 tuition for the chosen number of hours; all materials including 2 self study books to keep; detailed end of course report & registration fees.

English for Business Combine a multinational group course (with a general English focus) with individual extra work on your specific business language needs. 15 hours general Intensive English Mornings plus 10 individual hours per week. Weeks 15 general English hours AM + 10 individual hours GBP 1 815 2 1548 3 2322 4 3096 Prices include: Pre course needs analysis; group and 1:1 tuition; all materials including 2 self study books to keep; detailed end of course report. Executive Lunch Continue learning social English during lunch with a member of staff. Accompanied lunch price: 450 GBP per week (Mon to Fri) including the cost of restaurant lunches for client & tutor.

The Explore London Experience Teenage Programme The Excel English teenage course is designed for young people who want to improve their English, make friends, explore London and enjoy exciting social activities. Your course includes 15 hours of English teaching per week and more excursions than any other teenage summer programme. All admission costs & travel in the UK are included in the cost. Your accommodation is either in a residence in single rooms, with washbasins & shared toilets & showers (students aged 12 – 15) or in a homestay in single or shared rooms with shared bathrooms (students aged 16 & 17). The 3 meals per day are specially prepared and of a high quality. We have a high student / staff ratio and 24 hour supervision in the residence is guaranteed. Dates: Sunday July 01 – Saturday July 28 2011. Minimum booking 2 weeks. Arrival Sunday. Departu re Saturday. Minimum age 12 years. Maximum age 17 years. 2 weeks (13 nights) 3 weeks (20 nights) 4 weeks (27 nights) GBP GBP GBP Residence TBC TBC TBC Homestay TBC TBC TBC NB Prices will be confirmed at the beginning of Oct ober. Accommodation At Excel English we offer good quality, carefully selected accommodation. You can book accommodation for the whole of your course, or for fewer weeks if you are coming for a long time (you may be planning to find your own accommodation after a few weeks). We will charge you in advance for the total number of weeks’ accommodation you book. Your accommodation must start and finish on either a Saturday or Sunday. During July and August your accommodation must start on a Sunday and finish on a Saturday. If you arrive or leave on a different day, you must arrange to stay in a hotel for the extra night(s). If your flight is arriving after 21.00 or before 05. 30, you should book an airport hotel for your first night . If you want to change / postpone or cancel your acc ommodation you must give two weeks’ notice. All accommodation charges must be paid directly to the school Homestay Accommodation Our homestay accommodation is located near the school (walking distance or up to 25 minutes by bus). You will live in a British home with one or more friendly hosts and you will be able to find out more about British culture. The majority of our homestays are managed by our own Accommodation Officer, but we occasionally use accommodation agencies to provide extra homestay accommodation. You will have a single room unless you ask to share with a friend or relative. You can also decide in advance how many evening meals you have in the homestay each week. We can only guarantee a private bathroom if you book Superior Homestay. During the Christmas period (Dec 24 2011 – January 1 2012) we charge 45 GBP extra for 9 days full board in the homestay. HOMESTAY GBP (Pounds Sterling) Prices per person per week Meal Plan

Single Regular Twin Regular Single Superior Twin Su perior Availability

Breakfast & 7 evening meals

160

150

199

189

Breakfast & 3 evening meals

145

135

185

175

Breakfast only (self catering)

130

120

169

159

ALL YEAR

Residential accommodation with meals This is your best choice if you enjoy being with other students at all times. We offer year round residential accommodation in single rooms with meals. All standard rooms have washbasins and shared bathrooms; superior rooms have their own en suite bathrooms. The residence is about 10 minutes walk from the school. Residential accommodation is only available to students aged 18 years and over. The maximum age in the residence with meals is 25 years September to June and 30 years during July and August. RESIDENCE WITH MEALS

GBP (Pounds Sterling) Prices per person per week

Meal Plan

Single Regular 1 – 4 weeks

Single Regular Extra weeks

Superior 1 – 4 weeks

Superior Extra weeks

Availability

Breakfast & 7 evening meals + lunches Sat & Sun

189

161

280

220

Jan 1 – May 31 Sept 1 – Dec 31

Breakfast & 7 evening meals + lunches Sat & Sun

205

161

299

220

June 1 – Aug 31 2012

Hotel accommodation There are two good quality hotels within walking distance of the school which provide bed and breakfast accommodation. HOTELS GBP (Pounds Sterling)

Prices per person per night

Meals Single Room shared bathroom

Single room en suite

Twin or double room

Availability

Muswell Hill Hotel Guest house type accommodation

Breakfast only 57 67 35

Raglan Hall Hotel 3 star Best Western

Breakfast only -- 78 46

ALL YEAR

Airport Transfers We can arrange a meeting service at the airport and a car to take you direct to your accommodation. The prices (in GBP Pounds Sterling) are for single journeys for one person only. If you do NOT book this service, you will not be met at the airport. If your flight is arriving after 21.00 or before 05.30, you should book an airport hotel for your first night. Heathrow 80 GBP Stansted 95 GBP Gatwick 105 GBP Luton 95 GBP City 80 GBP St Pancras (Eurostar) 80 GBP Waiting time (if you or your flight are delayed for more than 2 hours) 10 per hour (NB Different transfer prices apply for the Explore London Experience)

Holiday Dates Excel English is not open on Saturday or Sunday. The School is also closed on the following dates in 2012. April 6 th * April 9th *; June 4th *; August 27th *; December 17th – December 31st If one of your sessions is on a public holiday (*) when the school is closed, you will not be given a refund or be allowed to take the class on another date.

Living In London Insurance We strongly recommend you have insurance for the whole of your stay in England. Contact us for details of our recommended insurance brokers. Living Expenses We suggest a minimum of £120 per week for extra expenses such as sightseeing, shopping, entertainment and travel.

Excel English The Hall, 8 Muswell Hill, London N10 3TD

Tel: +44 20 8365 2485 Fax: +44 20 8442 1143

email: info@excelenglish.co.uk web: www.excelenglish.co.uk