Our School of English “The perfect choice”: Our School of English is a modern fully integrated language school located in Bournemouth on the South Coast of England.
Experienced and dedicated teachers: Qualified (Educated to degree level and all possessing a recognized teaching certificate). Reception, welfare & accommodation staff: Qualified, helpful, friendly and approachable.
General English all levels: from Beginner to Proficiency:
- Examination classes: FCE, CAE and IELTS (Other exams available on request)
- Business Courses
- Academic Year Programs
- University Preparation Courses
- Junior Courses
Cost effective Learning: Minimum two weeks, choosing from:
- Standard (20 lessons a week / 15 hours)
- Intensive (25 lessons a week / 20 hours)
- Full Immersion (40 lessons a week / 30 hours)
- Course/Language Support: A member of the academic team is always available and on hand to help.
- Age groups: From 16 years upwards for Adult classes and with 12 years upwards for Junior courses (Summer or Groups only).
- Class sizes: Average 14 students in modern and comfortable classrooms.
- Facilities: Including Listening/Study Center/Internet Suite - now fully wireless enabled and Social Areas.
- Capacity: 160 students.
- Location: Within easy walking distance of Bournemouth town center.
- Organized activities: sports, quizzes, games, videos, international food parties and many others.
- Weekend trips: Guided trips to the most attractive places in England, for example: London, Bath, Oxford, Cambridge, Stratford upon Avon, Warwick Castle, New Forest, Chichester and Arundel and many more.
- Advice Service: for further education in the UK including University & College Access.
- Pre-sessional courses: Preparation for College, University and Arts Institute programs.
Courses of General English: Whether your aim is to learn a new language or to improve your English skills, this is the right course for you. This course will help you to build your confidence in the different language skills such as listening, writing, reading and speaking so as to reach an understanding of native speakers and to be able to communicate with confidence and fluency.
How are my lessons structured: Lessons 1 & 2 focus on language awareness, pronunciation and grammatical structures relevant to your level of English. Lessons 3 & 4 concentrate on reinforcing structures through practice of the four main skills: reading, listening, writing and speaking.
How many hours a week can I study: You can choose from 15 hours a week up to 30 hours, according to your needs and motivation.
- Standard (20 lessons, 15 hours a week): This is our core program. This level comprises 4 lessons per day (Classes will be either morning or afternoon). This course will cover the four main language skills; reading, writing, listening and speaking (there will be emphasis on grammatical structures according to the students level).
- Intensive (25 lessons, 20 hours a week): This combines the standard program with 5 additional lessons. The intensive course incorporates a one hour session from Monday to Friday focusing on different aspects of the language. These include: conversational English, grammar awareness, pronunciation, video/audio presentations and skills such as writing/reading/listening. Fluent understanding of the languages use. In addition, General English can be combined with Examination lessons, an IELTS preparation course or Business English. (Not recommended for beginners).
- Full Immersion (40 lessons, 30 hours a week): This program is designed to assist students who are only able to study for a short time and who want to maximize their exposure to the language. This is ideal if you want to concentrate on certain skills. Lessons are both in the morning and the afternoon. (Not suitable for Beginners or Elementary level).
What do I need to bring on my first day at Capital School: you need to bring your passport, 1 passport sized photograph, your school confirmation letter, a pen, a notebook and a desire to learn!
What happens on my first day at School: as inductions take place every Monday at 9:00am, please arrive by 8:30am and report to reception. You will then be tested in order to establish your level and put into a class with students of similar linguistic abilities.
You will have an induction talk outlining the School rules and what happens during your stay. You will be given an induction folder containing your student card, and all the useful information you require for your stay at Capital School of English.
How can I know my level: on the first day at our School of English you will take a placement test. This will ensure that you will be studying at the correct level. There are seven English levels: Beginner, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate, Advanced and Proficiency. You will follow a structured syllabus designed specifically for your level.
How can I check my progress: in addition to the daily observation and homework, there are regular evaluation tests. These will allow your teacher to check on your progress. At the end of the course you will receive a progress report that includes further recommendations to help you improve your English.
When can I change my level: depending on your performance in class together with your regular assessment and the end of term results the teacher will decide if and when you are ready to move to the next level.
How long does each term last: each term lasts a minimum of 8 weeks. (Except for summer term, which lasts 9 weeks). Start times, however, are flexible although we advise you to try and start at the beginning of a term to gain the most benefit.
What do I receive at the end of the course: you will receive a Capital School of English Certificate for the period that you have studied and the level you have achieved, as well as, an End of Course Report* detailing your progress in the different language skills. After course care is very important and students can leave the school happy in the knowledge that the door is always open to discuss additional courses at Capital School of English or Further Education Opportunities. (For courses longer than 2 weeks)
Examination Courses: the following exams are recognized throughout Great Britain and many other countries around the world. These assess various aspects of the English language: listening, speaking, use of English, reading and writing. Our aim at Capital School of English is to provide you with the skills to be successful in your future use of the language focusing on the exam techniques required.
Video Feedback Sessions are an integral part of all our programs and are an invaluable resource for students trying to build confidence. These feedback sessions are used as part of the examination courses to prepare you for the pressures of exams.
What exam courses can I take:
- FCE: First Certificate in English
- CAE: Certificate in Advanced English
- CPE: Certificate of Proficiency in English
- IELTS: International English Language Testing System
CAE, CPE and IELTS are suitable for entry into UK Universities.
How do I enroll for the exams: at Capital School of English we will help you to enroll for all examinations. We will assist you with payment and timings for all exams.
When can I take these exam courses:
- FCE and CAE: Each course ranges from 9 to 12 weeks and the times of year are:
* From January to March
* From March to June
* From September to December
- CPE: This course is 12 weeks in length, but only twice a year:
* From March to June
* From September to December
- IELTS: Each course is 4 weeks minimum and start every Monday. This course is designed to maximize your examination skills, in listening, speaking, reading and writing. This is an extremely popular exam for overseas students wishing to obtain entry into British Colleges and Universities.
What level of English do I need to take the IELTS course: We advise you to have a minimum level of Upper-Intermediate if you want to take the course for academic purposes.
When can I take the IELTS Test: The test is scheduled once a month all year round; the exam fee is payable to the IELTS examination center in Bournemouth. The exam fee has to be paid at least four weeks before the examination date. We will assist you in deciding the timing of your exam.
Examination and Course after Care: our School of English can assist you in researching further education courses and create a comfortable transition into what can seem quite a daunting life change.
Groups & Junior Package: At our School of English we place a lot of importance on learning the language from an early age. To this extent we have created some fantastic courses for young learners and Junior Groups.
By creating a program specifically designed to fit in with your current studies the school’s aim is to help your group to get the greatest benefit from your visit to the UK. This is why it is so important to us that we start talking about your groups’ needs and expectations from an early stage. To this end we encourage Group Leaders and Parent Representative’s to visit the school, if possible, to see what we offer and to discuss the groups’ specific needs.
At all times it is important that the courses are designed to be fun and interactive with the emphasis on vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking and listening, designed to meet the exact requirements of the group. It is also important that students experience studying in a multi-cultural environment, this helps build understanding and creates friendships that encompass the world.
Interacting not only with your group, but with other students is an important part of learning at Capital School of English and we like to make it as much fun as possible. Our Social Organizer is here to make the "out of class" activities as rewarding as the English lessons.
We offer a range of activities: volleyball, football, bowling, table-tennis, crazy golf, swimming, adventure trails, treasure hunts, beach games, karaoke, BBQ and much, much more.
Excursions: Whilst in the UK it’s important that the students get to experience the cultural heritage of our language, therefore we run a number of trips, the most popular destinations include: London, Oxford, Bath, Winchester, Salisbury & Stonehenge and the breathtaking Jurassic Coast, theme parks. Again we consult with the Group Leaders in the early stages to ensure that the students gain from these excursions and that their course work reflects these visits to key venues in the UK.
Accommodation and Welfare: We place a lot of importance on the hosting of all our students. We try to match individual students, who have their own requirements, with families selected by the school. At all times we are in communication with the Group Leaders to ensure that their students are happy at their home from home as this obviously can have a dramatic effect on their overall enjoyment and experience at the School.
Faculty Information:
Experienced and dedicated teachers: Qualified, natural English speakers (Educated to degree level and all possessing a recognized teaching certificate).
Reception, welfare and accommodation staff: Qualified, helpful, friendly and approachable.
Course/Language Support: A member of the academic team is always available and on hand to help.
Other Activities:
Organized activities include - sports, quizzes, games, videos, international food parties and many others.
Weekend trips - Guided day trips to the most attractive places in England, for example London, Bath, Oxford, Cambridge, Stratford upon Avon, Warwick Castle, New Forest, Chichester and Arundel and many more.
Facility Information:
The school is often viewed as a second home and to this extent we encourage the students to feel happy to use the school as much as possible.
Reception: Friendly and welcoming staff will be on hand to help throughout the day covering all aspects of your stay from initial inquiry, visa applications and enrollment to host families and social programs.
Classrooms: The classrooms are on two floors and are fitted out to a modern and high specification. Lessons are delivered in a comfortable environment conducive to learning incorporating audio-visual teaching aids.
The Study: Listening Center and Library. This facility is available during opening times and incorporates a well equipped listening center to be used for private study either before or after lessons. Here you can work on improving your speaking skills and pronunciation with suitable materials for all levels available.
Also to help you develop your listening skills, such as traditional English literature, authentic graded listening materials, songs and examination practice. There is a variety of material available from the Library or reception where staff are on hand to help you with any queries.
Internet Suite: This facility is available to all students and is now fully wireless enabled allowing them to surf the web and email their friends and family. This service is free of charge.
Social Area: The Common Room. The Common Room is the ideal place to relax, socialize and practice your English language skills with your classmates and teachers before and after your lessons. Hot and cold drinks are also available.
Notes:
Prices start from £178 for a 2 week course in General English with a wide variety of options available up to full academic year programs. Summer courses vary from 1 to 9 weeks with special offers for Groups.
Cost Includes:
- Registration fee
- Standard course
- Accommodation in a twin room, half board - Monday to Friday board; Saturday and Sunday
- Lunch pack: e.g. sandwich, drink & fruit
- Bus Pass
- Weekly social program (Monday to Friday)
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