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ESP, 1:1, Executive & Pre-boarding

English for Specific Purposes (ESP) Course

These courses are for students (mostly on Adult courses) who wish to improve their English ability within their area of work. For example, a student taking the Business ESP option will learn about the language, vocabulary and expressions that are used by business people.

These lessons run alongside the general English lessons.

The main ESP options available are:

  • Business / Banking
  • Computing / I.T.
  • Law
  • Engineering / Architecture
  • Medicine
  • Tourism / Hotel Management
  • Oil & Gas

Please see the student guide for more information.

One to One tuition Course

One to one tuition is available in conjunction with other courses or as a stand-alone course. Individual lessons are recommended where students have a particular area they need or want to concentrate on. The number of lessons depends on the individual requirements.

Deluxe/Executive Course

These are individually-tailored courses to meet exact requirements, combining one to one tuition with a superior level of accommodation, including an en-suite bedroom on campus. These intensive ourses are recommended for professional people.

Pre-Boarding/Pre-University Course

This short course, normally lasting 4 weeks, takes place in the summer. It is specifically designed to prepare students to study at schools, colleges and universities in the UK. It helps them to acclimatise to life in Britain, studying in Britain and British culture, as well as providing some supplementary English lessons covering general English.

Keys Facts

Minimum Age
12
Start Dates
First and third Sunday of every month during term time (see course dates). Groups can be any time except December.
Course Length
Minimum 2 weeks. No Maximum.
Hours Per Week
18+
Number In Class
16
Course Content
General English, geared towards a particular qualification, or with a particular focus, if required.
Appropriate For
Any student wanting to learn English in England, for academic purposes or for leisure, outside of the peak holiday periods.

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