Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
Population Diversity
No diversity
Little diversity
Sufficient mix of nationalities
Diverse mix of nationalities
Very diverse mix of nationalities
Distance from school to living accommodations
Housing location is too far away (commute is more than 1 hour)
Housing location is far away (commute is 45 min to 1 hour)
Proximity of housing is within a reasonable distance (commute is 30 to 45 minute
Proximity of housing is close (commute is less than 30 minutes)
Proximity of housing is very close (commute is less than 15 minutes)
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This program combines group language courses in the morning that encourage students to interact and help a student to improve practical communication skills. The individual language classes in the afternoon allow you to concentrate on your areas of weakness and on things that interest you personally.
This program allows you to perfect your English while also preparing for the IELTS, which is designed to assess the language ability of people who need to work or study where English is used as the primary language of communication. IELTS is accepted by educational institutions in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, and increasingly in Canada, the USA and other countries.
You will take the standard language class in the morning and test preparation classes in the afternoon.
CAE is ideal if you want to work or study abroad or if you wish to follow a career path that requires strong language skills (e.g. business, medicine or engineering). Upon passing the exam, you will receive a certificate that indicates your language proficency, This certificate is awarded by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. This CAE certificate is recognized by universities and employers throughout the world.
Services and facilities
Insufficient selection of services and equipment
Limited selection of services and equipment
Satisfactory selection of services and equipment
Large selection of services and equipment
Very large selection of services and equipment
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices
Studying abroad is something that many think about doing. Adding an international dimension to your curriculum is a great accomplishment. With an open mind and positive attitude, you will benefit every time!
Environment
Unsatisfactory environment
Satisfactory environment
Good environment
Very good environment
Exceptional environment
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Diversity of activities
Very unsatisfactory proximity to a variety of activities
Unsatisfactory proximity to a variety of activities
Decent proximity to a variety of activities
Close proximity to a variety of activities
Very close proximity to a variety of activities
Courses taking place during the bank holidays indicated below will be neither made up nor paid off.
This program is recommended for those who wish to learn a language and also be able to do other activities. Improve your communication skills through application in a variety of everyday situations. This course enables you to improve your grammatical knowledge, your vocabulary and your pronunciation. The standard general language course is suitable for those who want to learn or improve a language, while having the opportunity to practice it everyday in the country where it is spoken.
This program offers personalized teaching in individual language courses in order to accomplish specified goals in a short amount of time. This is the perfect option for those who have certain goals or a time limit. It is particularly useful for professionals who would like to prepare for a presentation, negotiations or a trip abroad. This is a tailor-made course in which you may evolve at your own pace and work at your own level.
Both the standard and intensive language course increase your general knowledge of the language, and allow you to acquire everyday communication skills. The intensive language course is great for those who prefer a more focused and intensive environment in which to learn a language.
The FCE indicates level of English proficency and practical use in clerical, secretarial and managerial jobs in many industries, particularly tourism, where contact with English speakers is required. Successful candidates must have the ability to handle routine letters and telephone inquiries. After passing the exam, you will receive a certificate awarded by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. This certificate is recognized by universities and employers throughout the world.