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Situated in Woking, Surrey, Harven School of English gives you both

worlds. Close enough to the centre of London for you to enjoy thesights and sounds of the worlds most exciting city, yet far enough for

you to enjoy your English course in a safe, secure environment. Harven

School is the perfect sized school to study in and for students to get to

know each other. It also allows for a much more personalised stay in the

UK, due to the family atmosphere and the staff getting to know all of

the students.

About Harven and Woking


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Harven is a well-established school, founded in 1976, with excellent modern

facilities and expertise in language learning. We offer positive experience and

numerous advantages such as:

Personal attention at all timesTeachers who understand what you need and teach you in a friendly,

supportive way

Dedicated support staff to look after you

Carefully selected and regularly inspected homestay accommodation

An excellent location

English foracademic, social

or professional

purposes

Intensive Study

Combined Study

Individual Study

Examination

Preparation Courseb(FCE/IELTS)

Intensive English

Courses for young

learners (14-17 years)

About Harven


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How to travel to Woking?

From Gatwick Airport

There are trains from Gatwick airport 24

hours a day. The trains arrive at Wokingstrain station, where students can catch a

taxi or a bus to their accommodation. For

more information you can check this

website: www.nationalexpress.com

From Heathrow Airport

National Express coaches run fromHeathrow to Woking station every 30

minutes. More information:

www.nationalexpress.com

From London

There is a direct, mainline rail service to

London Waterloo plus fast, regular

services to the South and South West.Trains depart for the capital at least every

10 minutes throughout the day, and the

journey takes just half an hour.

For timetables and fares, please visit

ww.southwestrains.co.uk


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Harven can arrange airport transfers for you with prior notice. Please find here

below the prices for a one way transfer.

Heathrow: 98

Gatwick: 112

Luton: 160

Stansted: 212

St Pancras: 130

The taxi reservation is made by Harven School of English and charged on the

course invoice.

Airport transfers


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Intensive course

27.5 hours per week

Our Intensive English course is structured so that students can advance their

language skills during the morning lessons whilst working on specific areas of

interest in the afternoons. The course has been designed specifically to

incorporate both classes and workshops to provide a balanced course in all

aspects of English Language coaching.

Plenary Sessions: A 15 minute session held at the beginning and end of each

day. The morning sessions acts as a warm up, with students presenting

feedback on topical news items. The afternoon session provides students with

an opportunity to reflect on the learning experiences from their day.

Spoken Performance Workshop: Under a teacher's guidance, students are set

tasks which challenge them to develop their speaking skills across a range of

different everyday situations and experiment with their newly acquired

language.

Masterclass: Students follow individual study under the close supervision of

their teacher. The teachers sets each student personally tailored learning

projects.

Team project: In small teams, students are asked to work together to produce

and deliver a piece of work. Students will develop problem solving,

collaboration, organisation and planning skills.

Guided Study: The study centre, with its computers, CD-ROMs, books, videos

and DVDs, as well as additional practice materials is used after class hours for

self-study.

60 minute lessons: Every lesson is of 60 minutes duration.


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Part-time course

18 hours per week

Studying for 18 hours per week (mornings only), provides students with the

time to use the learning facilities for self-study, or to explore Woking and

practise what they have learned in the classroom.

Our Semi-Intensive course incorporates key aspects of English language

coaching and is structured to assist our students with the improvement of

their level of English.

Plenary Sessions: A 15 minute session held at the beginning and end of each

day. The morning sessions acts as a warm up, with students presenting

feedback on topical news items. The afternoon session provides students with

an opportunity to reflect on the learning experiences from their day.

Spoken Performance Workshop: Under a teacher's guidance, students are set

tasks which challenge them to develop their speaking skills across a range of

different everyday situations and experiment with their newly acquired

language.

Team project: In small teams, students are asked to work together to produce

and deliver a piece of work. Students will develop problem solving,

collaboration, organisation and planning skills.

Guided Study: The study centre, with its computers, CD-ROMs, books, videos

and DVDs, as well as additional practice materials is used after class hours for

self-study.

60 minute lessons: Every lesson is of 60 minutes duration.


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Intensive course timetable

Plenary session: consolidation16.15-16.30

Masterclass max 12 per class15.15-16.15

Break15.00-15.15

Reading and writing skills max 8 per class14.00-15.00

Lunch13.00-14.00

Team Project max 12 per class12.30-13.00

Speaking and listening skills max 8 per class11.30-12.30Break11.15-11.30

Grammar and vocabulary max 8 per class10.15-11.15

Break10.00-10.15

Spoken Performance Workshop max 12 per class9.00-10.00

Plenary session: news review8.45-9.00

Part-time course timetable

Team Project max 12 per class12.30-13.00

Speaking and listening skills max 8 per class11.30-12.30

Break11.15-11.30

Grammar and vocabulary max 8 per class10.15-11.15Break10.00-10.15

Spoken Performance Workshop max 12 per class9.00-10.00

Plenary session: news review8.45-9.00


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One-to-One tuition provides a personalised programme which allows students

to make fast progress. This is possible because they have the undivided

attention of their teacher, who creates the course to their specific level and

language needs.

One-to-one Tuition

One-to-One tuition ensuresthat:

The course content is

tailored to the students

academic or career

objectives

Special attention is paid

to individual problem areas

Students can study at theirown pace

Time is better spent

because students can

concentrate on what

matters to them

Students are more

confident to perform

effectively in an academic

or professionalenvironment

Students wishing to take

an official exam revise past

papers under real exam

conditions


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Exam datesHarven School can register students for the either the FCE or CAE

exam. If students wish to take the exam during their time in Woking, it

is important that we know about this when they enrol for their course

so that the application is received by the test centre before the closing

date.

Students should therefore apply early (at least 6-8 weeks in advance of the test

date), as places usually fill up quickly.

If an Exam Date is full before the closing date, no more applications will be

accepted.

Cambridge Examination Dates 2014

Friday 17 OctoberMon 1 Dec/ Weds

3 Dec (pm)Saturday 6 December

Saturday 6

DecemberCAE

Friday 11 AprilThurs eve 5 June or

Fri eve 6 JuneSaturday 7 JuneSaturday 7 JuneCAE

Friday 17 January

Tues 4

March/Thurs 6March (pm)

Saturday 15 MarchSaturday 15 MarchCAE

Friday 17 OctoberMon 1 Dec/ Weds

3 Dec (pm)

Saturday 13

December

Saturday 13

DecemberFCE

Friday 11 AprilThurs 5 June /Fri 6

June (pm)Saturday 7 JuneSaturday 7 JuneFCE

Friday 17 January

Tues 4

March/Thurs 6March (pm)

Saturday 8 MarchSaturday 8 MarchFCE

CLOSING DATEPAPER 5PAPER 4PAPERS 1, 2, & 3EXAM


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IELTS Examinations Dates 2014

Saturday 18thJanuary

Saturday 25thJanuary

Saturday 15th February

Saturday 22nd February

Saturday 15th March

Saturday 5thApril

Saturday 26thAprilSaturday 10th May

Saturday 24th May

Saturday 7thJune

Saturday 21stJune

Saturday 12thJuly

Saturday 26thJuly

Saturday 6th September

Saturday 20th September

Saturday 11th October

Saturday 25th October

Saturday 11th November

Saturday 22nd November

Saturday 6th December

Harven School of English can register students for the IELTS exam. If

students wish to take the exam during their time in Woking, it is important

that we know about this when they enrol for their course so that the closing

date is not missed!

Students should therefore apply early (at least 6-8 weeks in advance of the test

date), as places usually fill up quickly.

The test fee is 138, which is payable to the School.


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Q.Who will my host be?

A. Our homestay providers vary from a typical family of a mother, father and children

to a single person or a retired couple. All of our host families are friendly, welcoming

and enjoy the company of foreign students. When choosing your host family, we take

into account any preferences or special requirements you may have; e.g. if you have a

vegetarian or if you would prefer to stay without a family with pets or young children,

please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your requests.

Homestay Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Where will I be staying?

A. The majority of our families live in residential areas which are usually within 30

minutes walking distance.

Q.What will my room be like?

A. You will have a comfortable single room with adequate storage space for your clothes

and a desk and chair so that you can study.

Q.What do I need to bring with me?

A. Your host family will provide you with bedding and towels so you do not need to

bring these with you. You may however wish to bring a laptop, as not all of our

families can offer you the use of a computer.

Q.Who will my host be?

A. Our homestay

providers vary from a

typical family of a

mother, father and

children to a single

person or a retired

couple. All of our host

families are friendly,

welcoming and enjoy

the company of foreign

students. When

choosing your host

family, we take into

account any

preferences or special

requirements you may

have.


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Q.What are the benefits of staying with a host family rather than in a hotel or self-catered

accommodation?

A. Staying with a host family provides you with the opportunity to experience the British way

of life and to practise your English outside of the classroom.

Q. How much time will I spend with my host family?

A. After school you will have the opportunity to eat with your host family and many

families enjoy spending time with students after dinner, perhaps watching tv or having

a chat!

Q.Will there be other students in the house?

A. There is a possibility that another foreign student may be staying with the same host

family as you, however we always make sure that no two students who have the same

native language are staying together.

Q.Will there be pets in the house?

A. The British are famous for being animal lovers, so it is possible that your host family

own a cat or a dog. However, if you are allergic to pets or dont like animals very much,

it is important to let us know so that we can find you a family with no pets.

Q.What facilities can I expect at my host familys house?

A. There will be laundry facilities so that you can wash your clothes. Your host family will do

your laundry at least once a week and will often offer you the use of an iron if required.

Many of our homestay providers have Wifi, which is also available free of charge in the

school.


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Our social programme will depend on the time of year and the age range of

students in the school, but typical events may include: international food

evenings, movie & quiz nights, picnics in the park and football tournaments!

Enjoy your free time in Woking


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