Intensive English Course

Purpose: Our most popular course maximises your fluency in as short a time as possible, and introduces specialist subjects taught in Special Interest Groups.


Key Information:

Available at: Boston, Los Angeles,
London (Beckenham), Bournemouth, Oxford (St. Michaels)

Course length: Minimum 2 weeks

Starts: Every Monday

Lessons: 28 lessons (21 hours) per week:
20 language lessons per week (15 hours);
8 Special Interest Group lessons per week (6 hours)

Minimum age: 16

Maximum class size:     
UK: 14
USA: 15

Minimum entry level:
Beginner* (Elementary in Oxford)
*Beginners must start on the first Monday of each month.

For more detail on this course, please see the section in English Courses

Skills developed

  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Listening
  • Speaking
  • Comprehension
  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary
  • Pronunciation

Plus: knowledge of subjects selected in Special Interest Group classes. See page 19.


Structure
28 lessons per week take place from Monday to Friday. You might have lessons in the mornings, afternoons or a combination of both.


Included in the price

  • 20 or 28 lessons per week (plus structured self-study in the USA)
  • Welcome Information Pack
  • Placement test on arrival, weekly progress tests and regular homework
  • Kings Study File, teaching materials and use of coursebook
  • Use of Computer Learning Centre
  • Wireless internet in College
  • Optional weekly lecture programme at UK Colleges
  • Two free social activities per week
  • End of course Certificate


Optional activities and excursions

You can also choose from a large selection of optional activities and excursions. These are available throughout the summer at additional cost. Click here for more information.