Purley English Language College Courses
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English as a foreign language
You are totally immersed in English from the moment you enter the classroom. Our tutors then use a variety of methods to engage and encourage you, adapting them to suit your learning needs. A typical class might involve role play or group work and include several tasks designed to reinforce and practice the spoken and written language in an interesting way. Most of our classes are theme-based, meaning that we plan the lesson around a topic such as, for example, 'Education' or 'Leisure' or 'Travel'. The students also explore the English way of life, its institutions, literature and history, where appropriate. Homework and self-study are expected and there are facilities in the College for this purpose including a collection of graded readers and other books and audio materials to help you in our Student Study Room.
The Courses and Examinations
 On arrival at the College students are given a test to assess their level of English. This is a written and oral examination. Then they are placed in an appropriate class: Beginners, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate or an exam class. The exam classes prepare students for the University of Cambridge English exams - IELTS, First Certificate, Advanced (CAE) and Proficiency (CPE). Students must pass a small test to check they are ready to progress to the next level. Students then have regular tutorials with the Director of Studies to discuss their progress individually. Tutors also monitor students' progress through regular tests and may make suggestions for further study or advise that the student should change level. We try to help students progress as quickly as possible.
 These exams are widely recognised around the world. Please check with the College beforehand on the availability of any courses listed here.
For more information on our courses
General English & Exam Courses
English Day and Boarding Schools / Private Lessons
Junior Summer Programme
Foreign Language Courses and Tuition
Business Outreach Programme
GCSE and A Level Revision Courses
IELTS exam
IELTS classes every day, morning and afternoon
Easter Holiday course promotion for children aged 10 to 16
Special au pair discount
From January 2010 valid from September to May (not for exam class)
Monday – Friday, 9.00 a.m. – 12.15 noon £20.00 for 3 hours
1.15 p.m. – 3.25 p.m. £15.00 for 2 hours
All levels from Beginners to Proficiency. Four weeks lessons payable in advance. £20.00 Registration Fee
AU PAIRS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF STATUS
for example AGENCY DOCUMENT
After-School Language Academy
These courses are for children living locally wishing to learn Foreign Languages.
Cost: £6.50 per 50-minute class
Winter/Spring Term 2010 Fee: £78 for 12 classes
Note: Fees are payable termly in advance. In order to ensure continuity and progress, we ask that you inform us in writing before the half-way point of any term if you do not wish your child/children to continue into the next. Otherwise we will assume your child/children will be continuing
Free course books
Free coursebooks to those paying in advance for 100 hours or more (on English language programmes).
Visa Requirements
Non EEA students need to apply for a GSV if it is for more than a year and SVV for a minimum of 6 months.
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