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SelectEnglish 20pp 13/10/08 17:08 Page 1 English Language Courses in Britain SelectEnglish 20pp 13/10/08 17:09 Page 2 Welcome to Select English London The School Directors Select English is a group of language schools in London and Cambridge. The Select English group is owned and directed by Mervyn and Helena Martin. Mervyn and Helena founded Select English Cambridge in 1992 and developed it into a very successful language school, which is respected worldwide. In 2003, Mervyn and Helena decided to expand the business and bought Angloschool (founded in 1961) in Crystal Palace, London, which is now Select English London. Mervyn and Helena are both very dedicated and committed to the business and try to ensure that every student’s stay is a successful, safe and enjoyable experience. Quality certification British Council accreditation means that we have been inspected and approved as a reliable establishment. The inspection is repeated every four years. English UK is the world's leading language teaching association and your guarantee of high quality and good service. Students can appeal to English UK if they are dissatisfied with the way a centre deals with a complaint. See www.englishuk.com/complaints. Select English, London operates out of two lovely Victorian buildings in Crystal Palace, London. One building houses all the classrooms and offices and the other building is the school residence including the school cafeteria and a beautiful garden. What makes Select English London Special? • Many host families live in walking distance of the school • School Residence – two doors from the school – available all year • School in a lovely, green residential part of London • Being a family owned school creates a friendly and caring atmosphere • Structured weekly syllabus and high standard of teaching 3 SelectEnglish 20pp 13/10/08 17:09 Page 4 School Location Our Students Select English, London is situated in Crystal Palace in the southeast of London. Crystal Palace is a charming residential area of London. There are plenty of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs within easy reach of the school. It is also very green with plenty of trees and parks. Crystal Palace is the highest point in south London and offers amazing views over the capital. Crystal Palace takes its name from the famous building that housed the ‘Great Exhibition’ in 1851. A fire destroyed the Crystal Palace in 1936, and today, near the site of the Crystal Palace, stands the National Sports Centre whose extensive facilities attract sportsmen and women from all over the world. Crystal Palace offers a perfect study environment for anyone who wants to experience London but be located in peaceful surroundings and live in the proximity of the school. The school residence is two doors from the school and all our homestay accommodation is either within walking distance or only a short bus ride away. From Crystal Palace to central London Our students are an interesting mix of people from all over the world. The majority are university students, young professionals or pupils in their last years of high school. Our students study with us for a period of either two to four weeks, or for a long-term course for up to six months and longer. Nationalities We have a very good mixture of nationalities. We usually have students from Europe, Asia and Latin America. Please contact the school for accurate nationality figures. “Everything, absolutely everything was extraordinary. I will miss London and the great staff of the school, my host family, the course and my friends. But I spoke to my parents and next year I will return and stay one month. It’s a place where you would return at any time. Amazing!” Gulnar Alexandra Traista from Romania (with her teacher Phil), 2008 “I want to improve my English because I need it for my job and I also like this language very much. I made a lot of friends at Select English. I also liked the staff as they are very friendly and make students very comfortable.” Gulnar Jerkeanova from Kazakhstan, 2006 “I am 24 years old. I came to study at Select English because I need English for my job. I like Select English because I am learning many new things here.” Marco Boettcher from Germany, 2006 Crystal Palace offers an easy and quick connection to the centre of London and all its attractions such as Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Street, Covent Garden, British Museum, London Eye, Madame Tussauds and much more. There are frequent trains from Crystal Palace to Victoria and London Bridge, which take no more than 25 minutes. “I want to improve my English because it will help me with university and after that to find a job. I really liked my teachers at Select English.” Viviana Mota Mireres from Mexico, 2006 5 SelectEnglish 20pp 13/10/08 17:09 Page 6 Facilities Our Teachers School The school is housed in a typically English, beautiful Victorian building whose bright and spacious rooms are an ideal environment for students from all over the world to get together for English language learning. The school has a very welcoming and friendly atmosphere and we do our best to make every student’s stay as successful and enjoyable as possible. All our permanent teachers hold university degrees as well as recognised TEFL qualifications (at least CELTA, some hold the more advanced DELTA qualification). Their professionalism, enthusiasm and experience are key factors in making the lessons at Select English both challenging and fun. Meet some of our permanent teachers: Mr. Maurice West Classrooms The school has 12 bright and airy classrooms all appropriately equipped for effective language teaching. Reception Our reception is open from Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 17.00pm. Our staff are very approachable and always available to help students with their enquiries regarding tuition, accommodation, excursions or any other issues. Cafeteria The school has a lovely cafeteria located in the school residence. It is open from Monday to Friday for all students from 8.30am to 13.30pm. We serve a variety of hot and cold lunches and drinks and snacks in all breaks. It is a great opportunity to socialise with other students and practice the English learned in lessons. There is comfortable indoor seating for colder days and also a beautiful garden for the summer. Computers Our computer room is equipped with 12 computers all connected to broadband internet. We offer free use of computers from 8.30am to 5.00pm. The school also has free wireless internet throughout, which students with their own laptops can connect to. M.A. English, Cambridge University RSA Diploma EFL From 1977 - Teacher of English at Angloschool and Select English Experienced at all levels particularly CAE and Proficiency “Maurice was great”. Flavia Dallari, Italy, August 2008 “Maurice is a really good teacher. His lessons are interesting, helpful and give a lot of information. He is a teacher of a very high level”. Elena Nekrasova, Russia, September 2007 “Maurice is a really nice teacher. You can learn and enjoy at the same time”. Mirian Caballero, Spain, September 2007 Mr. Gareth Thomas B.A. English and Philosophy, Middlesex University CELTA - International House and PGCE – London University From 1977 - Teacher of English at Angloschool and Select English. Experienced at all levels. “ I am very happy with the lessons, and Gareth is great. I learned a lot”. Juan Nicolas D’Amico, Argentina, February 2008 “I really liked Gareth”. Barbora Vajdova, Czech Republic, August 2008 “Excellent, both Gareth and Maurice are very good teachers, I was very satisfied”. Eliska Kellnerova, Czech Republic, May 2008 Ms Francesca Taczalski B.A. (Hons) Italian, Birmingham University PGCE University of London, CELTA From 2004 – Teacher of English at Select English Experienced at all levels as well as Cambridge Exam classes and IELTS Garden The school has a beautiful garden where students can socialise during breaks and lunchtime. In the summer we also regularly use it to hold barbecues in for all students. Residence The school has its own student residence, which is available all year. It is two doors from the school building and offers students a very convenient alternative to homestay accommodation. “My English lessons with Francesca were very good, good structure of lesson, best lessons I’ve ever had!” Ulrike Freytag, Germany, November 2007 “Francesca is a very nice teacher”. Kumiko Takahashi, Japan, January 2008 “Francesca is a good teacher for me. She listened to what we talked about very carefully. She taught me very lively English”. Haru Miyata, Japan, November 2007 Mr Jeff Banks B.A. (Hons) Philosophy, English Literature and Linguistics, University of Lancaster ITTI Certificate and RSA/UCLES Certificate in TEFLA, International House From 2003 – Teacher of English at Select English Experienced at all levels and especially with 1-1 lessons and small Business Groups. “Jeff is very professionally prepared and friendly. He is very clear and he has been very nice with me”. Mauro Bergamini, Italy, August 2008 “Jeff was a very good teacher. He was very patient and explained very well the lessons”. Ana Maria Calleja Cantu, Mexico, June 2007 “Thank you Jeff, the lessons were very important and fun”. Niccolo Pastori, Italy, July 2007 7 SelectEnglish 20pp 13/10/08 17:09 Page 8 Adult Courses January to December – ages 16+ General English Our general English courses run all year round and students can start any Monday. The length of the course is up to the student. Students can study from a minimum of two weeks, up to a long-term course of three, six or even twelve months. We offer a choice of 15, 20 or 25 hours of General English per week. All lessons are 60 minutes. Levels All students are given a level test on their first Monday and will be placed at the appropriate level. Most weeks we offer six levels including elementary, pre-intermediate, intermediate, upper-intermediate, advanced and advanced plus. Please note that we do not offer group classes for beginners. Beginners are required to take one-to-one lessons until they reach the right level to join our elementary group. Timetable - Monday to Friday 15-hour course: 9.00 am – 12.30 pm 20-hour course: 9.00 am – 14.30 pm 25-hour course: 9.00 am – 15.45 pm Typical Day 09.00-10.00 Lesson 1 Skills and grammar based lessons linked to a variety of topics 10.00-10.15 10.15-11.15 Syllabus All levels have an ongoing eight-week syllabus with an attainment test at the end, after which students then move up a level, if they have passed the test. The 15-hour course offers grammar-based lessons linked to a variety of topics. Different skills are also integrated from the beginning and throughout the lessons. The 20-hour and 25-hour courses, in addition to what the 15-hour course covers, also offer skills-based lessons in the afternoons. They give students the opportunity for further practice in speaking, reading, listening and writing. Methodology Our method of teaching is the communicative approach. The content of the course includes social functions, not just linguistic structures. Students regularly work in pairs or engage in role-play to adjust their use of the target language to different social contexts. Classroom material and activities are often authentic and reflect real-life situations and demands. Skills are integrated from the beginning; a given activity might involve reading, speaking, listening and perhaps also writing. Maximum Class Size The maximum class size is 14. Learning Material All learning material is provided. Teachers usually work with a variety of course books and other teaching material and provide students with photocopies of material covered in class. One-To-One Tuition Group Courses We offer one-to-one tuition all year round. One-to-one courses are tailor-made for you. Students get the closest possible attention from their own personal tutor. One-toone tuition can be taken as a unique course, or in addition to a group course. Students decide on the number of lessons they would like to take. Select English London is happy to create and run tailormade group courses throughout the year. We regularly welcome school and university study groups for general English courses or specific projects. Lesson 2 Skills and grammar based lessons linked to a variety of topics 11.15-11.30 Break 11.30-12.30 Lesson 3 Skills and grammar based lessons linked to a variety of topics 12.30-13.30 13.30-14.30 Lunch Lesson 4 Further skills lessons covering speaking, listening, reading and writing 14.30-14.45 14.45-15.45 Certificates and Course Reports All students are given a certificate at the end of their course. We can also provide course/progress reports on request. Break Break Lesson 5 Further skills lessons covering speaking, listening, reading and writing Tailor-made course details • Groups of up to 35 students • 15, 20 or 25 hours tuition per week • Teaching in closed groups or multinational classes • General English and English for specific purposes • Varied social programmes designed to your specification • Ages 16+ (groups for students under 16 can be discussed) • Homestay accommodation (options for residential accommodation can be discussed) 9 Page 10 King’s Bruton Fully Residential Junior Course - ages 13-16 Living Accommodation in single, double or triple rooms Shared bathroom and shower facilities Weekly laundry All accommodation is fully supervised by Select English staff living on site Breakfast, lunch and dinners are provided in the school canteen Learning 20 hours per week tuition Maximum of 12 students in a class All levels from elementary to advanced Report and certificate given at the end of the course Lessons focus on developing communication skills through a balance of language input, project work and real English The course is booked and administered through Select English London Airport Transfer – Free from/to Heathrow and Bristol We offer free airport transfers to Bruton from/to Heathrow and Bristol on official arrival and departure days (see registration form) between 09.00hrs and 17.00hrs. Please note that flight times have to be within these times. Leisure Full afternoon and evening social programme (see example programme below) Activities include: football, tennis, volleyball, basketball, badminton, rugby, rounders, table tennis, table football, mini Olympics, treasure hunts, quizzes, barbecues, film nights, drama, parties, arts and craft workshops A two-week course includes: Two full-day trips to London and Bath Two half-day trips to Stonehenge and Wells (Please note that for three and four-week courses there are further trips to possibly Oxford, Glastonbury and Weymouth) Example timetable at King’s Bruton 08.0009.00 Sunday 09.0012.30 12.3013.30 13.3014.30 15.0018.00 18.00 Transfer from the airport to King’s Bruton 19.0021.45 Meet staff and other students Monday Level test English class Football, tennis and Table tennis Treasure Hunt tournament Volleyball tournament Film night allocation Tuesday English Wednesday English Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday English English Breakfast Location King’s School Bruton is a beautiful residential boarding school with historic English charm but modern facilities in a safe environment. Bruton is a lovely little town in Somerset, only 25 miles from the historic city of Bath. Somerset is a very attractive green county in southwest England bordering Dorset and Devon. Facilities Indoor sports hall for volleyball, basketball, badminton and other sports Football and rugby pitches Tennis courts Squash courts Table tennis & table football Great theatre for film nights and drama productions Bright and spacious classrooms Computers with Internet access and rugby English English Half day trip to Tennis and Stonehenge Quiz Mini Olympics Badminton Basketball, Arts and Crafts Full day trip to London, shopping and sightseeing Full day trip to Bath, sightseeing and shopping Dinner 17:10 Lunch 13/10/08 Tennis Party Film night Football and Badminton Monday English English Squash, football or tennis Tuesday English English Badminton, squash Basketball and Art and crafts and tennis English Half day trip to Wells Table tennis Lunch SelectEnglish 20pp Quiz night Wednesday English Thursday English English Volleyball tournament Film night Friday English English End of course drama show Farewell in the theatre Party Saturday and games Departure, transfer from King’s Bruton to the airport 11 SelectEnglish 20pp 13/10/08 17:10 Page 12 Adult Exam Preparation Courses London - 16+ IELTS and Cambridge FCE & CAE IELTS IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is a highly practical and valid English language assessment, primarily used by those seeking international education or professional recognition. It is increasingly becoming the most widely recognised international measure of English ability for university entrants. Dates We offer three different starting dates for a four-week IELTS preparation course throughout the year. Please see registration form for more details. Tuition The IELTS preparation course is a combination of 10 hours IELTS preparation and 15 hours general English per week. Christmas Course Christmas Course Select English London is one of the few schools in the UK that is open at Christmas. We only close on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. It’s a great opportunity to experience London during an English Christmas for two to three weeks. Dates Our Christmas course usually starts a week before Christmas and can be booked for two to three weeks. Please refer to the registration form for exact dates. Students are also welcome to start the course earlier or stay longer in the New Year. Tuition Students can take the 15, 20 or 25-hour courses. However, please note that some tuition is lost due to the national holidays. Please refer to the registration form for when the school is closed. Christmas Course Programme Trip to Oxford Street for shopping and Christmas lights Christmas party with Santa Claus, presents and Christmas carols Christmas Day 25 December - Christmas celebrations with host family Boxing day 26 December - Celebrations with host family New Year’s Eve 31 December - Opportunity to go to central London for the famous fireworks Level Students must be at least upper-intermediate level (according to our placement test) to join the IELTS preparation course. Examination The examination can be taken as part of the course, but it is not compulsory. The IELTS test can be booked through us and is available at a nearby test centre most Saturdays. Cambridge Exam Preparation Courses – FCE and CAE Cambridge exams Select English London has been an exam centre for Cambridge examinations since the 1960s. Cambridge exams are the world’s leading range of certificates for learners of English. Each year, they are taken by around 1.5 million people, in 135 countries and are recognised by thousands of educational organisations and employers throughout the world. Dates We offer exam preparation courses for the FCE and CAE exams in March, June and December. The exam preparation courses start 9-12 weeks prior to the exams. Please see registration form for more details. Tuition The FCE and CAE exam preparation courses are a combination of 10 hours FCE or CAE preparation and 15 hours general English per week. Level For the FCE exam preparation course students have to be at upper-intermediate level and for the CAE exam preparation course students have to be at least advanced level. Examination The examination can be taken at our school as part of the course, but it is not compulsory. See registration form for exam dates. 13 SelectEnglish 20pp 13/10/08 17:10 Page 14 Residential Accommodation Homestay Accommodation Select English owns a large spacious Victorian house used as our school residence. The residence is open all year round and can be booked from January to December in combination with an English language course for a minimum of two weeks. We can also arrange for students to stay in local homestay accommodation during their studies. Staying in homestay accommodation can be an excellent way to get to know the culture better as well as providing more opportunities to practice English. See map below for distance of homestay accommodation. All homestay accommodation is within the highlighted area Internet and TV The residence has wireless internet throughout. Students who bring their own laptop can access the internet for free 24 hours a day. All rooms have a TV. SYDENHAM HILL WEST NORWOOD Warden There is a Warden who lives in the residence and who is responsible for the students’ welfare during their stay. UPPER NORWOOD Meals Breakfast is included in the residence fees and is provided every day in the school cafeteria. Hot lunches are sold from Monday to Friday in the school cafeteria. Dinners can be prepared by residential students in the communal kitchen. GYPSY HILL Communal Facilities Communal facilities include a TV room, a kitchen, a lounge, a table tennis room and a lovely garden. A2 EN T RA LH IL L W HI WESTO CRYSTAL PALACE HR AH HI LL CRYSTAL PALACE ILL UL YH RC LE BE ER Smoking The residence is non-smoking throughout AN A2 15 CRYSTAL PALACE PARK LL OA D Laundry Bedding is washed once a week but students have to go to a local laundrette for their own laundry. Students need to bring their own towels. 14 C A21 2 C RYS TAL PAL AC NORWOOD PARK E PD E Showers and Toilets Most rooms have en-suite showers. For the rooms without showers, communal showers are located on each floor. There are also shared toilets on each floor. Location The location of our school in Crystal Palace, a residential part of London, is ideal for homestay accommodation. We are in a unique position to offer homestay accommodation within walking distance of the school. Other homestay accommodation, which is not within walking distance, is only a short bus ride a way. 12 CH U Rooms The residence has 7 single and 2 double rooms. All rooms have central heating. All our homestay accommodation is chosen and regularly visited by our own school staff. Our Accommodation Officer is always available to deal with any problems that may occur in a quick and efficient manner. After arrival students can always speak to our Accommodation Officer regarding any homestay issues. A2 Location The residence is conveniently located two doors from the main school building in Crystal Palace. It takes students less than a minute to reach the school from the residence. SELECT ENGLISH UPPER NORWOOD H RC PA 15 A2 OA R RE MO WH ITE HO RS EL LL HI THORNTON HEATH D OO RW NO AN E H UT SO D SOUTH NORWOOD Approximate scale 1km 15 SelectEnglish 20pp 13/10/08 17:10 Page 16 Our Social Activities Professional Internship Programme The School’s Afternoon Summer Leisure Programme In July and August we offer an afternoon leisure programme that can be joined for one week or more. It can be booked in combination with the 15-hour course. It is a ‘cultural’ leisure programme that offers students the opportunity to explore London with a group of Select English students and a member of Select English staff. A weekly travelcard and a full-day excursion on Saturday are included in the programme fees. Please see sample programme below for the afternoon leisure programme. The professional internship programme is an unpaid work placement in a UK company. This programme is ideal for students and young professionals who want to improve their English in a working environment and gain practical knowledge of a certain UK business sector. It is most suitable for students who have studied or worked, or are planning on studying/working in the requested area of business. Please contact us for more information regarding the application procedure. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 09.00-12.30 Lessons 12.30 – 13.00 13.00 – 17.00 Lunch Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben Lessons Lunch British Museum Lessons Lunch Covent Garden Market and Piccadilly Circus Lessons Lunch Natural History Museum Lessons Lunch Free Full-day excursion from 08.30 to 18.00 Most Saturdays there are excursions to Oxford and Stratford, Stonehenge and Bath and/or Cambridge Free Alternatively afternoon trips might be to the Science Museum, Camden Market, Greenwich, Imperial War Museum, Museum of London, Tower Bridge, Oxford Street, National Gallery, St Paul’s, Tate Modern, Harrods, Hyde Park, Victoria and Albert Museum or other places. The School’s Evening Leisure Programme All year round from January to December we offer a variety of social activities in the evenings. Please see a sample programme for the evening leisure programme below Afternoon Tuesday Wednesday Thursday If you don’t have any afternoon lessons, you can always use our computer room until 17.00. Age Candidates should be between 18 and 32 years old. Older candidates will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. Preceding English Language Course The internship has to be preceded by at least a four-week English course at Select English. Non-EU candidates have to study at least the same amount of weeks as their internship. Length of Internship The internship should be a minimum of 4 weeks. There is no maximum length. However, for placements over 4 months an extra charge applies. Sectors of Placements Many business sectors are covered, such as marketing, architecture, business administration, fashion, engineering, import/export, law, advertising, PR and others. Level of English Students should have reached an intermediate to upper-intermediate level of English. 19.30 Film show in school residence 17.00 Football at local sports centre Fortnightly teacher-led activity, e.g. theatre, restaurant, pub night, ice-skating, cinema, etc. Friday 19.00 Barbecue in school garden every fortnight in July and August Saturday You can join full-day Saturday excursions (extra costs apply) to Cambridge, Oxford, Stratford, Stonehenge, Bath and other destinations We can also arrange weekend breaks to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam and other destinations. Location of Placement and Accommodation Most placements are in London and, if convenient, candidates can stay in our school residence or homestay accommodation for the duration of their internship. Otherwise we can assist in finding alternative accommodation. 17 SelectEnglish 20pp 13/10/08 17:10 Page 18 www.languagecourse.net Select English Cambridge Cambridge Summer Riddlesworth Hall – ages 13-16 Select English has another permanent school in Cambridge. The school is open all year. From January to June and September to December we offer courses for adults ages 16+ and in the summer we offer courses for children, teenagers and adults. Please ask for our Select English Cambridge brochure or visit our website on www.selectenglish.com or write to [email protected] for more details. Select English Cambridge Jan – June & Sept – Dec • Ages: 16+ • Start any Monday • Tuition: 20 or 25 hours per week • IELTS exam preparation courses • Homestay or residential accommodation • Fully residential boarding school in beautiful and safe surroundings • 20 hours a week of English and a fun and creative social programme Booking your Course www.languagecourse.net [email protected] Barnardiston Hall – ages 8 - 13 • Fully residential boarding school in beautiful and safe surroundings • 15 hours a week of English and a fun and creative social programme Cambridge Juniors – ages 14 - 16 • Residential or homestay accommodation in Cambridge • 20 hours of English lessons a week • Active sports and social programme Fitzwilliam College – ages 17+ • Cambridge University College • En-suite showers • Fully residential • 20 hours teaching per week • Varied social programme Select Central – ages 17+ • Average 7 students per class • University accommodation or homestay • 20 hours of English lessons • Interesting cultural events and social programme When you have completed the form and paid the deposit we will: Reserve your place on the course Reserve your accommodation Send an official acceptance letter and a course invoice Send you full details with your accommodation address How to pay: You can pay by bank transfer, cheque or credit card (please note that there is a 2% surcharge for credit card payments). See registration form for more details. IELTS preparation – ages 16+ St Andrew’s Cambridge St Andrew’s Cambridge is the sister company of Select English. It is also owned and directed by Mervyn and Helena Martin. It is a private tutorial college for overseas students interested in preparing for UK university entry. St Andrew’s offers high quality GCSE, A-level and University Foundation Courses. Go to www.standrewscambridge.co.uk or write to [email protected] for more information. • 20 hours of English lessons per week including IELTS exam preparation • Homestay accommodation • Full social programme Airport transfers We are happy to arrange for a taxi to pick you up from the airport and take you to your accommodation on arrival and take you back to the airport on your departure. Alternatively we are happy to provide you with the details of how to reach your accommodation by public transport. English + Science or Business – ages 14-17 • 20 hours tuition per week: 10 hours English + 10 hours business or science tuition • Cambridge location • Homestay or residential accommodation • Full social programme 19 SelectEnglish 20pp 13/10/08 17:10 Page 20 www.languagecourse.net Select English London www.languagecourse.net [email protected]