English courses in Devon

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Location

The school is based in Exeter City centre and is based in two buildings, one the main school building and the other, the Courtyard annexe, two minutes' walk away.

Address:

SKOLA Exeter,
42 Longbrook Street,
Exeter, Devon
EX4 6AE

Contact:
Andrew Darke

+44 (0)1392 666 419

Daily Timetable

General English 15 hours: 09.30 - 13.00 or 14.00 - 17.20* Including breaks *May be available at certain times. Please enquire
General English 21 hours: 09.30 - 15.30 including breaks
IELTS 15 hours: 14.00 - 17.20 including breaks
IELTS 21 hours: 09.30 - 15.30 including breaks
IELTS 30 hours: 09.30 - 17.20 including breaks

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8.1 General English

A choice of hours:

21 Hours per week mornings and afternoons
15 Hours per week mornings only

Morning classes: The 15 hours programme covers all skills - speaking and pronunciation, listening, reading & writing, vocabulary and grammar. Afternoon classes: The 21 hours programme includes an added focus on communication and comprehension. Weekly tutorial with the class teacher.

8.2 IELTS Preparation

IELTS Preparation 15 hour programme

15 hours of IELTS preparation in the afternoons

IELTS Preparation 21 hour programme

15 hours (mornings) of General English Study
+ 6 hours (afternoons) of IELTS preparation

IELTS Preparation 30 hour programme

15 hours (mornings) of General English Study
+ 15 hours (afternoons) of IELTS preparation

8.3 One-to-One Programmes

Individual, tailor-made tuition where students can concentrate on areas of specific interest.

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8.4 Business English

Individual, tailor-made tuition where students can concentrate on areas of specific interest. Practical skills needed to work in English such as office administration, presentations, emails and business letters. Maximum 8 week course.

21 Hour Course - Monday - Friday

15 hours General English and
6 hours English at Work

8.5 University Foundation

Skola’s Foundation programme offers students a direct pathway to a First Year Degree Programme at Cambridge Ruskin International College leading to the second year of an Honours Degree at Anglia Ruskin University – www.anglia. ac.uk. The programme is designed for international students who have the requisite secondary education qualifications from their own country and who wish to study at a UK university.

The course offers the following Pathway to University:

Skola Foundation Programme
Year 1 at Cambridge Ruskin International College (CRIC) where students will study the first year of their degree programme and receive English language support
Years 2 and 3 at Anglia Ruskin University

8.6 Workskills Plus Programme

This new course is certificated by Edexcel – www.edexcel.com - one of the UK’s leading awarding bodies and consists of 26 weeks classroom based study and 26 weeks paid work experience in the hospitality industry or unpaid internships in a variety of differing businesses. We aim to equip students with the skills to obtain employment and build confidence. WorkSkills builds on the ABC of employability - Attitude, Behaviour and Communication - to develop the skills that employers are looking for. The course leads to a qualification at level 3 accredited on the National Qualification Framework (NQF). Students on this programme must have a minimum English level of Intermediate. For more information visit the SKOLA Workskills Plus website.

8.7 Business World

21 hours per week.15 hours in group classes in the morning followed by 6 hours of individual lessons in the afternoon. Students can concentrate on the language related to their own professional/personal areas of interest in the individual lessons.

8.8 Cambridge First Certificate & Cambridge Advanced

12 week programmes of specific examination preparation starting in March and September.

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Fees 2009

All courses except Cambridge First Certificate, Cambridge Advanced, English at Work and University Foundation’: Start any Monday between 5/1/09 – 14/12/09. The school will be closed on 10/04/09, 13/04/09, 04/05/09, 25/05/09 and 31/08/09 for UK national holidays. Cambridge courses start on 23/03/09 and 14/09/09.

Course Title hours	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	Extra Week	Academic Year 36 Weeks
General English 21 hours	180	360	540	720	850	1020	1190	1360	1440	1600	1760	1920	150	5040
General English 15 hours	140	280	420	560	650	780	910	1040	1080	1200	1320	1440	115	3960
IELTS 21 hours	180	360	540	720	850	1020	1190	1360	1440	1600	1760	1920	150	5040
IELTS intensive 30 hours	230	460	690	920	1100	1320	1540	1760	1890	2100	2310	2520	200	7000
IELTS semi intensive 15 hours	140	280	420	560	650	780	910	1040	1080	1200	1320	1440	115	3960
English at Work 21 hours	180	360	540	720	900	1080	1260	1440

Foundation Course - 05/01/09 to 13/03/09	£2250
Foundation Course - 30/03/09 to 05/06/09	£2250
Cambridge First Certificate or Cambridge Advanced - Start March or September	£1500 (12 Weeks - Includes Course Book & Examination Fee)
Business World – 21 Hours	£395 Per Week
One – to – One	£35 Per Hour
Work Experience – Course accredited by University of Cambridge International Examinations	From £1600 (Minimum 2 weeks English tuition + 12-48 weeks work experience + 1 week English tuition)
Course book fee (payable approximately every 12 weeks)	£30

Accommodation Fees - Exeter
Homestay: Single Room – Half Board	£105/week
Homestay: Shared Room – Half Board - (Available when 2 students enrol together)	£91/week per person
Residential accommodation (Shared student home) (available July and August)	£85/week per single room
Private Home (Bed & Breakfast): Single Room – Breakfast Only	£91/week
Private Home (Bed & Breakfast): Shared Room – Breakfast Only - (Available when 2 students enrol together)	£77/week per person

Prices quoted are per person, per 7 night stay. Please add a £50 accommodation arrangement fee to all accommodation fees. Prices for residential accommodation (summer only) are available on request.

Fees 2010

All courses (except Cambridge First Certificate and Cambridge Advanced). Start any Monday between 04/01/2010 and 17/12/2010. The school will be closed on 02/04/10, 05/04/10, 03/05/10, 31/05/10, 30/08/10 for UK national holidays. Cambridge courses start on 22/03/10 and 13/09/10.

Course Title hours	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	Extra Week	Academic Year 36 Weeks
General English 21 hours	185	370	550	740	875	1050	1225	1400	1485	1650	1815	1980	155	5220
General English 15 hours	145	290	435	580	675	810	945	1080	1125	1250	1375	1500	120	4140
IELTS intensive 30 hours	235	470	705	940	1125	1350	1575	1800	1935	2150	2365	2580	205	7250
IELTS semi intensive 15 hours	145	290	435	580	675	810	945	1080	1125	1250	1375	1500	120	4140

Foundation Course	£7500 per year / £2500 per term
Business English	15 hours of General English + 6 hours of Business English - £180 per week
Business World	15 hours in a group + 6 hours one to one - £395 per week
Cambridge First Certificate or Cambridge Advanced - Start March or September	£1550 (12 weeks x 15 hours - includes course book & examination fee)
One – to – One	£35 Per Hour
Workskills (Work Experience) – Course accredited by Edexcel	£3450 (26 weeks Worskills + 26 weeks work placement)
Course book	£30

Accommodation Fees - Exeter
Homestay: Single Room – Half Board	£105/week
Homestay: Shared Room – Half Board - (Available when 2 students enrol together)	£91/week per person
Home stay: Single Room – Breakfast only	£91/week
Residential accommodation (Shared student home) (available July and August)	£85/week per single room
Private Home (Bed & Breakfast): Single Room – Breakfast Only	£91/week
Private Home (Bed & Breakfast): Shared Room – Breakfast Only - (Available when 2 students enrol together)	£77/week per person

Prices quoted are per person, per 7 night stay. Please add a £50 accommodation arrangement fee to all accommodation fees. Prices for residential accommodation (summer only) are available on request.

Additional Information

The school is situated just one minute from the city centre and is close to all the facilities and services including shops and bus/train stations. Exeter itself is a small, accessible and safe university town and regional capital neighbouring two beautiful National Parks and the coast.

While most of our classrooms are in our main building in Longbrook Street, some classes are held in our courtyard annexe two minutes' walk away.

Special Features

Age 18+. There may be an occasional student aged 16 or 17.
Class Size Maximum of 12 students in group classes ensures quality time with the teacher. Student-centred lessons mean real progress can be made.
LevelsCourses are taught at all levels from Elementary to Advanced except Business English, Cambridge Examination & IELTS Courses and Work Experience which are Intermediate and above.
Minimum Enrolment 1 week (12 weeks in the case of Cambridge Examination Courses).
Self Study Facilities To enhance the work done in class.
Free Internet Access and WIFI To help students keep in touch with office, family and friends.

Accommodation & Welfare Departments

We will assist you in finding a comfortable and convenient place to stay as well as assist in opening a bank account, travel arrangements, and life in general in the UK.

Social Programme

Optional activities organised on a weekly basis to show students more of Exeter and its surroundings. The cost of these excursions is normally between £15 and £20.

Airport Transfers

We can arrange airport transfers from all airports. Please enquire for prices.

How to Get to Exeter