Regent London Info Pack 2015

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REGENT LONDON INFORMATION PACK 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS Courses English World ……………………….………………………….. 2 IELTS and Cambridge Exam Preparation .…………... 3 Executive ClasSIX …..……………….……….………………... 4 ClasSIX Options ………………………….……………... 5 Individual Tuition ..………………….………………………... 6 Overseas Teacher Professional Development …….. 7 Accommodation Homestay …….………………………….……………………….. 8 Nevern House Residence ….…….……………………….... 9 Urbanest Residence ……….….…………………..…….….. 10

Transcript of Regent London Info Pack 2015

REGENT LONDON INFORMATION PACK 2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Courses

English World ……………………….………………………….. 2

IELTS and Cambridge Exam Preparation .…………... 3

Executive ClasSIX …..……………….……….………………... 4

ClasSIX Options ………………………….……………... 5

Individual Tuition ..………………….………………………... 6

Overseas Teacher Professional Development …….. 7

Accommodation

Homestay …….………………………….……………………….. 8

Nevern House Residence ….…….……………………….... 9

Urbanest Residence ……….….…………………..…….….. 10

English World Courses This programme is designed for ambitious and motivated individuals looking to make significant progress in their

language skills. Our course is unique – teaching English as a tool for global communication through real-life situations

and contexts to develop natural language skills. Through group research, presentations and debates students build

skills in critical thinking and cross-cultural communication and develop confident and natural performance skills in

English. We are ambitious for our students. We encourage students to identify their personal goals and work closely with them to ensure they achieve them.

Number of weeks 1 2-3 4-7 8-11 11-52

English World 33 25 hours of group lessons

£501 £416 £391 £366 £341

English World 22 16.5 hours of group lessons

£385 £300 £295 £285 £275

Combination 25 hours of group lessons + 5 hours 1:1 lessons

£885 £800 £775 £750 £725

Skills Training (09:00 – 10:00)

This section focuses on a different skill set each day, from

study skills to vocabulary building and pronunciation

Accuracy in Grammar (10:15 – 11:15)

The aim is to present and clarify structure, then ensure its

accurate production in written and spoken English

Knowledge for a Global Community (11:30-12:30)

Students work together to research a weekly topic and then

present their findings to their peers in a debate

or presentation - usually filmed. Topics are drawn from

history, the environment, the economy, culture

Language Focus (13:30 – 14:30)

Students look at key language elements: listening, reading

and writing

Confident Spoken Performance (14:45 – 15:45)

Using role-plays, discussions and mini-dramas students focus

on confidence and fluency in spoken English, as well as

performance skills: body language, eye contact, voice

projection and control

1:1 Lesson (16.00 – 17.00) – Combination course only

This individual session allows you to focus on your own personal study goals and individual needs

Group Size Maximum 12 participants

Average Age 20-25

Level of English Beginner - Advanced

Hours per Week 16.5, 25 or 30

Minimum Length 1 week

• Course structure allows us the flexibility to tailor our

programmes to the needs of each individual class

• Weekly one-to-one coaching sessions give

students individual attention and guidance

• Unique course content takes students beyond

language learning, giving them the tools to live, work

and study in the global arena

• Heavy focus on performance skills develops confidence and fluency in spoken English

Features & Benefits

Fees per week

Course Content

Exam Preparation Courses Our exam preparation courses are designed to give you comprehensive training in the content and strategies essential for

a good grade in the IELTS and Cambridge exams. These courses combine three daily sessions of language focus to develop

English skills and language fluency with two hours focused specifically on examination skills. These afternoon sessions look

at examination techniques, key vocabulary, phrases and structures. Students sit regular practice papers to familiarise themselves with working under authentic examination conditions.

Skills Training (09:00 – 10:00)

This section focuses on a different skill set each day, from

study skills to vocabulary building to pronunciation

Accuracy in Grammar (10:15 – 11:15)

The aim is to present and clarify structure, then ensure its

accurate production in written and spoken English

Knowledge for a Global Community (11:30-12:30)

Students work together to research a weekly topic and then

present their findings to their peers in a debate

or presentation - usually filmed. Topics are drawn from

history, the environment, the economy, culture.

Examination Focus (13:30 – 14:30)

Students prepare for the reading, writing and listening

sections of the exam. This section is designed to expand

students’ language skills and teach exam techniques.

Exam Skills Spoken Performance (14:45 – 15:45)

Students learn oral skills, focusing on spoken fluency and

public speaking skills. Students grow in confidence to

deliver an assured performance in the test.

1:1 Lesson (16.00 – 17.00) – Combination course only

This individual session allows you to focus on your own

personal study goals and individual needs

Group Size Maximum 12 participants

Average Age 20-27

Level of English Pre-intermediate - Advanced

Hours per Week 25 or 30

Minimum Length 1 week

Focus IELTS / FCE / CAE / CPE

• Weekly one-to-one coaching sessions give each

student individual care and guidance

• Classes taught by trained examiners ensure that

students receive the best possible training in exam

content and strategy

• Legacy of excellent exam results – our highest

IELTS score in 2014 was 8.5

• Free university advisory service available to those interested in further education in the UK

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Features & Benefits

Fees per week

Course Content

Number of weeks 1 2-3 4-7 8-11 11-52

Intensive 25 hours of group lessons

£501 £416 £391 £366 £341

Combination 25 hours of group lessons + 5 hours 1:1 lessons

£885 £800 £775 £750 £725

Executive ClasSIX Courses Our Executive ClasSIX course is a demanding programme for both aspiring professionals and working executives. Our

clients are time-poor, which is why we offer a highly intensive course, tailored to the specific needs of each class. Students

are placed in realistic professional scenarios to develop the language and skills relevant to their needs. In our morning

workshops, students work on developing their fluency and communication skills to ensure a confident and assured

performance in English. In the afternoons the group dynamics change promoting renewed energy and focus.

No. of weeks 1 2-3 4-7 8-11 12-52

ClasSIX Full-Time 25 hours group

£681 £596 £571 £546 £521

ClasSIX Combination 15 group + 10/15 individual

£1,321

£1,721

£1,236

£1,636

£1,211

£1,611

£1,186

£1,586

£1,161

£1,561

Other combinations of group and private tuition are available. Please enquire.

Group Size Max 6 (morning) / 12 (afternoon)

Average Age 35 - 45

Hours per Week 25 or 30

Minimum Length 1 week

Level of English Beginner - Advanced

• Needs-driven classes enable us to tailor our courses

to the individual requirements of each class

• Small group classes in the mornings (max 6

participants) allow for maximum progress

• Dedicated executive area so students can socialise and network with people of a similar background

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Features & Benefits

Fees per week

Course Content

Task Knowledge (09:00 – 10:00) This session presents the language (expressions, grammar

and vocabulary) for a range of business tasks and

scenarios. Controlled practice using drills and exercises

develops accuracy in the language.

Active Scenario (10:15 – 11:15) Students take the language that was introduced in Task

Knowledge and put it into practice in a scenario which

develops throughout the week.

Knowledge for the Professional Community (11:30 - 12:30) Development of important professional soft skills,

managing, leading and project management. This will

result in vocabulary development and discussion.

Language Focus (13:30 – 14:30) Functional English for the professional environment. This

session builds skills in telephoning, business writing and

socialising.

Confident Spoken Performance (14:45 – 15:45) In this fluency session you develop your confidence and

skills in a range of speaking situations through role-plays,

presentations and public speaking activities. Focus on

rapport building, voice quality, body language, posture

and eye contact.

Executive ClasSIX Options

ClasSIX Full Time (CSIXFT): 15 ClasSIX lessons/week in groups of 6 +

10 English World lessons/week in groups of 12.

Full Time 1 week £681

Full Time 2-3 weeks £596

Full Time 4-7 weeks £571

Full Time 8-11 weeks £546

Full Time 12 weeks + £521

ClasSIX Part Time (CSIXPT): 15 ClasSIX lessons/week in groups of 6

Part Time 1 week £535

Part Time 2-3 weeks £450

Part Time 4-7 weeks £425

ClasSIX Combination: 15 ClasSIX lessons/week in groups of 6

+ Individual tuition, 3 options below:

15:5 Combo (CSIXC1)

15:10 Combo (CSIXC2)

15:15 Combo (CSIXCO)

Full Time 1 week £935 £1,321 £1,721

Full Time 2-3 weeks £850 £1,236 £1,636

Full Time 4-7 weeks £825 £1,211 £1,611

Full Time 8-11 weeks £800 £1,186 £1,586

Full Time 12 weeks + £1,161 £1,561

Individual Tuition – A course designed for you Our Individual Tuition programme allows us to tailor a course to a client’s specific need. The programme is highly intensive and enables clients to make the best progress possible during their time with us.

Tuition prices per week (GBP) Number of weeks

1 2-3 4-7 8-11

15 Hours £1285 £1200 £1175 £1150

20 Hours £1685 £1600 £1575 £1550

25 Hours £2085 £2000 £1975 £1950

30 Hours £2485 £2400 £2375 £2350

What can you cover?

English for non-specific purposes Students work on developing all areas of the English

language including reading, writing and listening

skills, spoken fluency, grammar and vocabulary

Finance and Banking Perfect for anyone thinking of, or already pursuing a

career in accountancy or finance. Improve your

understanding of and communication in financial

English

Academic Writing

An individual tuition programme focusing on academic

writing will benefit anyone planning to attend a course

at an English-speaking University. Students can

develop their academic writing skills and use of

English for seminars and presentations

Exam Focus (TOEFL, TOEIC, FCE and IELTS)

Students can use their individual lessons to prepare

for any major English language exam. Our teachers

are all highly trained and provide students with the

vocabulary, grammar and exam techniques to

approach any exam with confidence

Legal English

Use your individual lessons to cover specialised training

for legal English. Ideal for law students or those already working in the legal profession

Special Features:

• Qualified, experienced teachers with expertise in a

number of different fields

• Students can tailor their course to cover the

specific language and vocabulary they need

• An executive centre with a dedicated Client

Services Manager to provide administrative support

• Intensive courses of either 15, 20, 25 or 30 hours

of individual tuition per week

Benefits – now and for the future • Close personal, focused attention from industry

professionals

• The individual tuition programme allows students to

focus on their specific needs and areas of expertise

• A trouble-free stay in London with the ability to mix

with peers outside of the classroom

• Perfect for time-restricted clients who need to

maximise their progress

Overseas Teacher Professional Development Programme

This course is designed for teachers of English: it explores current - and exciting! - English language teaching (ELT)

ideas and methodology. It also revisits practical ideas that may have fallen from fashion; the role of British Culture in

the classroom and how to get the most from observations – both peer and top down. Our teacher trainers are highly

experienced – they are all DELTA qualified and have been teaching for an average of 10 years each.

Intensive 25 hours of group lessons

£832 per 2 week programme

Semi-Intensive 16.5 hours of group lessons

£600 per 2 week programme

Teaching Methodology (09:00 – 12:30)

The group will explore practical and stimulating ways to

make learning effective in the classroom.

Cutting Edge Ideas (13:30 – 14:30)

Course participants discuss ‘dogme’, ‘the reflective teacher’,

how to maximise students’ motivation, how students learn

(metacognition), encouraging critical thinking and the

teacher’s role: coach, facilitator, mentor. We’ll also look at

culture as a motivating factor.

Performing and Observing (14:45 – 15:45)

Using role-plays, discussions and presentations we’ll focus

on confidence and fluency in spoken English, as well as

performance skills: body language, eye contact, voice

projection and control – performance that can be replicated

in the class room, Course participants also work on positive

observation techniques, feedback strategies and using

students’ evaluations to work on a co-operative learning

environment.

Group Size Maximum 12 participants

Average Age 30-40

Average English Level Upper-intermediate - Advanced

Hours per Week 15 or 25

Minimum Length 2 weeks

• Error correction: when and why and how? • Dictations: do they help? • Teaching vocabulary: the Cinderella skill? • Fluency: the elusive skill? • Music and Songs: for everyone? • Learner training: how do we learn a language? • Going digital: blogs etc • Classroom management: are your students

awake? • Teaching literature: will Shakespeare motivate? • Phonology: should we drill; should we model? • Exams and assessment: measuring outcomes

30th March – 10th April 2015

29th June – 10th July 2015

13th July – 24th July 2015

30st November – 11th December 2015

Erasmus grants and other funding is available for EU

students

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Typical Areas of Focus

Fees for a 2 week programme

Course Content

Course Dates

Standard room En-suite room

1 week £220 £310

Extra night £37 £52

Shared £190 (per person) £245 (per person)

Homestay Living in a homestay is the ideal way to develop your language skills, allowing you to immerse yourself in the language.

Our trusted homestays also give you the opportunity to experience British family life first hand, expanding your cultural

fluency in English. Our welcoming host families are hand-picked and regularly monitored to ensure that they maintain the high quality of service that our students expect.

Location Zones 2, 3 and 4

Journey time Average 35 minutes to the school

Minimum age 16 years old

Arrival/departure Prices based on a Sunday arrival

and Saturday departure Arrival time After 7am and before 11pm

• Wi-Fi is available in most homestays. If this is a

requirement, please mention when booking

• Laundry service available once a week

• En-suite rooms available

• Rooms are cleaned and bed linen changed once a

week

• Breakfast and evening meal provided daily

• Homestay hosts may be couples with or without

children or single people

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Price per week

Important Information

Facilities

Standard room En-suite room

1 week £315 £380

Extra night £53 £65

Twin £280 (per person)

Nevern House (Earl’s Court) Located in zone 1, just 20 minutes door to door from Regent London, Nevern House is a quiet guesthouse-style residence

with a comfortable, homely atmosphere – the ideal study environment. The residence offers both standard and en-suite

rooms. There is an on-site warden to welcome students upon arrival and to help them during their stay.

Location Earl’s Court – Zone 1

Journey time 20 minutes

Deposit £75 / €100 key deposit on arrival

Minimum age 18 years old

• Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the residence

• Library/TV lounge for communal use

• Bed linen and towels provided - Linen is changed once per

week and towels twice per week. Laundry facilities are available in a nearby laundrette for a small charge.

Need to know

Price per week

Nevern House Terms • Payment terms to Regent London: within 5 working days of invoice date

• There is one twin room where couples may stay, subject to availability. Couples may share this room at a twin room rate. Overnight guests must be requested prior to booking and are permitted at a manager’s discretion at a fee

• Check-in/out - Prices based on a Sunday arrival and Saturday departure

Nevern House Cancellation Terms • Cancellation notice received by Regent London during our opening hours, more than 1 week prior to the arrival date, a cancellation fee will not be charged.

• Cancellation notice received by Regent London during our opening hours, within 1 week prior to the arrival date, a cancellation fee of 1 week’s rent will be charged.

• For an early departure after check-in, 1 week’s notice must be given plus an £85.00 cancellation fee will be charged.

• Kitchen facilities shared with a maximum of 3 other

students. Kitchen equipment and appliances provided

• Bathroom facilities shared with 1 other student, En-suite rooms available

Location Old Street – Zone 1

Journey time 30 minutes

Min. booking 1 Week

Deposit None

Minimum age 16 years old

Premium Studio En-suite room

1 week

£380

(£420 July/August)

£330

(£370 July/August)

Extra night

£70

(£76 July/August)

£55

(£63 July/August)

Urbanest Residence (Old Street) Urbanest is located in trendy East London, on the doorstep o London’s coolest bars, clubs and art galleries. Urbanest

offers both studio rooms with en suite bathroom and kitchenette and en suite rooms with shared kitchen facilities.

http://uk.urbanest.com/uk/london/accommodation/hoxton.aspx

• Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the residence

• Common rooms, rooftop terrace, café and deli.

• Modern facilities including under floor heating and free

bicycle rental

• Bed linen and kitchen pack provided - Linen is changed

once a week. Laundry facilities on site.

• Studio rooms - self contained rooms with en suite

bathroom and kitchenette.

• En-suite rooms with access to a spacious, fully equipped

kitchen shared with up to 5 other students

Need to Know

Facilities

Urbanest Booking terms • Payment terms to Regent London: within 5 working days

of invoice date • Couples may share a studio room for a shared room rate. • Check-in/out - Prices based on a Sunday arrival and Saturday departure

• All rooms subject to availability.

Urbanest Cancellation Terms • Cancellation notice received by Regent London more than 5

working days prior to the arrival date, a cancellation fee will not be charged.

• Cancellation notice received by Regent London 5 working

days or less prior to the arrival date, a cancellation fee will of 1 week will be charged.

• 5 working days notice must be given in the event of any changes or cancellation of booking once checked in.

Price per week