SKOLA Soho

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Courses at this school are run by English in London
Located a short walk from either Leicester Square, Tottenham Court Road or Piccadilly underground stations in the heart of London (zone 1)
Age 18+. There may be an occasional student aged 16 or 17
Maximum class size 15
Levels: Most courses taught at all levels from Elementary to Advanced. Cambridge, IELTS and Workskills programmes are taught from Intermediate level
Minimum enrolment 1 week – except in the case of Cambridge Examination Courses, Workskills Plus and University Pathway
Free trial lesson available
Free Internet and wi-fi
All students sit a level test on the first morning of their course and are then placed into the appropriate level
Lively social programme gives the chance to fully experience London

Daily Timetable: 2010-2011

Morning Classes 10.00 – 13.15 - Including 15 minute break
Afternoon Classes 14.15 – 17.30 - Including 15 minute break
Afternoon Classes 14.15 – 15.45 - Monday - Thursday for 21 hour courses

Location

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Address:

English in London Soho
18 Old Compton Street London
United Kingdom
W1D 4TN

Contact:
Andy Cossey

+44 (0)20 7287 3216

11.1 General English

A choice of hours:

30 hours per week mornings and afternoons
21 hour per week mornings and afternoons
15 hour per week mornings or afternoons 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. Fortnightly tutorial with the class teacher.

11.2 IELTS Preparation Courses

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

11.3 Cambridge Exams

12 week course x 15 hours per week starting in March and September
The exams give students the confidence to use English in real situations
International certificates that are valid for life
Thousands of employers, Universities and Government Departments recognise these qualifications

11.4 One-to-one Courses

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

11.5 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.

11.6 Study & Work

Study & Work PDF

SKOLA offers a fantastic range of Study and Work programmes in the UK. All students have the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification through the “Workskills Plus” programme followed by a paid work placement in the hotel industry. Students from the European Union also have the option of following one of our English language programmes followed by a paid work placement either in the hotel industry or a London restaurant. Whichever option you choose you have a great opportunity to spend time in the UK, perfect your English as well as cover some of your costs in a paid work placement.

Workskills Plus
This course is open to all students

Workskills Plus is a worldwide recognised qualification and will train students in all areas of work. It is an ideal qualification for young people with little or no experience of work, giving them the skills they need to succeed. On completion of the classroom based study period students have the opportunity to put into practice what they have learned in a paid work placement where they will also have the fantastic opportunity to perfect their English. The course comprises 50% classroom based study followed by 50% paid work experience in the hospitality industry.

The following are some samples of the units of the course:

Interview Skills
Developing Confidence at Work
Negotiation Skills
Project Management
Applying for a job
Skills for starting a business

Study and Work Programmes For European Union Students Only

General English x 21hrs per week + paid work placement in hotels
General English x 21hrs per week + paid work placements in London restaurants

Please note: Work placements are dependent on the successful completion of the study programme, students having the requisite level of English, a good personal presence as well as having a flexible and positive attitude towards the placement

For further information please go to: www.skolastudyandworkuk.com

11.7 University Pathway

University Pathway PDF

Skola’s University Pathway course offers students two routes to University in the UK:

Students who achieve IELTS 6.5 at the end of the course will be able to apply to the university of their choice.
The school will provide a comprehensive placement service and assist in all stages of the application.
Students who achieve IELTS 5.5 will be able to choose from one of our partner International Colleges where they will study the first year of the degree programme. The International Colleges are for international students only and are associates of the university. The college and the university provide a single education continuum from enrolment to graduation. The colleges offer university designed modules, instruction from university level lecturers as well as additional support. Students will then join the University for years 2 and 3 of the undergraduate programme. The degree is issued by the University in question. Our International College partners are: LIBT Brunel (London), ICWS Swansea, PDIC Plymouth and CRIC Anglia Ruskin (Cambridge).

At a Glance

The course comprises 3 terms x 10 weeks:

Autumn Term: October – December
Winter Term: January – March
Spring Term: April – June

Study hours: 25 hours per week
Morning class: Students will study General English Monday – Friday x 3 hours per day.
Afternoon Class: Class will comprise 50% IELTS preparation and 50% Academic study skills (please see below for further information on study skills)
Entry Requirements: IELTS 4.5 or equivalent

Course Tuition Fees 2011

Course Tuition fees - London
Course Title Hours	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	Extra Week	Academic Year 36 Weeks
General English/IELTS 21 Hours	190	380	565	760	900	1080	1260	1440	1530	1700	1870	2040	160	5400
General English 15 hours or IELTS 15 hours Afternoon	150	300	450	600	700	840	980	1120	1170	1300	1430	1560	125	4320
General English/IELTS 30 hours	240	480	720	960	1150	1380	1610	1840	1980	2200	2420	2640	215

Cambridge Courses	£1750 for 12 week course
Foundation Programme	£7500 year / £2500 per term
Business World 15 hours in a group + 6 hours one to one	£410 per week
One to one	£45 per lesson
Book Fee (payable approximately every 12 weeks)	£30

Accommodation Fees - London
	Single	Twin
Standard (Zone 4)
Private Home	155	145
Home Stay	185	165
Self Catering	160	150
Superior (Zones 2-3)
Private Home	185	165
Home Stay	205	190
Self Catering	190	180
Per person, per 7 night stay Please add a £50 accommodation arrangement charge to all accommodation fees.

Course Tuition Fees 2012

Course Tuition fees - London
Course Title Hours	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	Extra Week	Academic Year 36 Weeks
General English/IELTS 21 Hours	195	390	580	780	925	1100	1295	1480	1575	1750	1925	2100	165	5765
General English 15 hours or IELTS 15 hours Afternoon	155	310	465	620	725	870	1015	1160	1215	1350	1485	1620	130	4675
General English/IELTS 30 hours	250	500	750	1000	1200	1440	1680	1920	2070	2300	2530	2760	225

University Preparation Course Fees
18 weeks	3960
24 weeks	5160
36 weeks	7560
Start date: 9th January 2012 - A minimum of 5 students is required to run the course.
Business World
15 hours in a group + 6 hours one to one	420 per week
One to one
Per lesson	45
Book Fee (payable approximately every 12 weeks)	35
Hotel Placement*
Option A: 12 weeks General English x 21 hours per week + 26 week work placement in hotel	2500
Option B: 8 weeks General English x 21 hours per week + 26 week work placement in hotel	1850
Option C: 4 weeks General English x 21 hrs per week + 26 week work placement in hotel	1250
Students have flexibility to follow a longer English course if required, and also adapt the time span of the work placement in hotel, minimum time 12 weeks is possible in some hotels.
Restaurant Placement*
8 weeks General English x 21 hours per week + 8 week work placement	1650
4 weeks General English x 21 hours per week + 8 week work placement	950
* Students have the flexibility to follow a longer English course or work for a longer period of time.

Accommodation Fees - London
	Single	Twin
Standard (Zone 4-5)
Private Home	155	145
Home Stay	185	165
Self Catering	160	150
Superior (Zones 2-3)
Private Home	185	165
Home Stay	205	190
Self Catering	190	180
Per person, per 7 night stay Please add a £50 accommodation arrangement charge to all accommodation fees.

Accommodation & Transfers

Homestay (half-board)
Private home (bed and breakfast)
Self-catering
All such accommodation has been selected by our Homestay provider after inspection and chosen for the warmth of the welcome rather than proximity to the school
Other types of accommodation can also be arranged. Details upon request
Airport transfers available from all London airports: Arrival/Departure £100

For more infomation about accommodation and welfare see - Adult Accommodation.