UEA London prospectus 2012–2013 - University of East Anglia

Improve your English for personal or professional purposes
What is special about the General
English course?
• A range of flexible English language courses
accredited by the British Council.
• A modern and dynamic Study Centre with
first-class facilities.
• High-tech classrooms equipped with the
latest technology to enhance your learning
experience.
• Regular assessment to ensure rapid progress.
• Experienced and fully qualified teachers.
• A range of modern accommodation options
close to the Study Centre.
• The highest levels of personal care and 24-hour
support.
• Live in London: one of the most popular study
destinations in the world.
• The opportunity to immerse yourself in a new
culture with planned activities and excursions.
• Join an international student community and
make friends from around the world.
Course outcomes
• Develop your abilities in the four core skills of
listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well
as in the key areas of vocabulary, pronunciation
and grammar.
• Improve your fluency and confidence in using
English in a range of situations.
• Learn to meet all the challenges, demands
and expectations of living, studying and
working in Britain.
• Develop an understanding of local culture
through the optional range of visits and activities
• Improve your career prospects by gaining the
abilities in English needed for modern
international communication and business.
I chose General English as my first
course in INTO because it would be
very helpful for me to communicate
with teachers and classmates. I
believe it also would be helpful for
my IELTS test in the future.
Key course facts
General English Intensive
Start dates
Every 2 weeks
Course dates
Mon 09 Jan 2012 Mon 09 Jul 2012
Mon 23 Jan 2012 Mon 23 Jul 2012
Mon 06 Feb 2012 Mon 06 Aug 2012
Mon 20 Feb 2012 Mon 20 Aug 2012
Mon 05 Mar 2012 Mon 03 Sep 2012
Mon 19 Mar 2012 Mon 17 Sep 2012
Mon 02 Apr 2012 Mon 01 Oct 2012
Mon 16 Apr 2012 Mon 15 Oct 2012
Mon 30 Apr 2012 Mon 29 Oct 2012
Mon 14 May 2012 Mon 12 Nov 2012
Mon 28 May 2012 Mon 26 Nov 2012
Mon 11 Jun 2012 Mon 10 Dec 2012
Mon 25 Jun 2012
Course length
From 2 to 48 weeks
Levels
From Beginner to Advanced
Maximum class size
15 students*
English language entry requirement
No test result is required for entry, but we do require
a formal declaration of the level of current abilities in
English on the application form. Any test result
requirements for UK visas (eg Tier 4) are separate to this.
Age requirement
17 years on arrival or at start of course.
16 years in accompanied groups only.
Tuition fees:
2 to 7 weeks £260 per week
8 to 15 weeks £240 per week
16 to 23 weeks £220 per week
24 weeks and over £200 per week
Tuition fees include:
• 20 hours † of classroom lessons per week,
including tutorials
• additional support for independent study
• all necessary course materials either provided
or on loan
• access to internet in the Centre
• welfare support
• access to the Learning Resource Centre and
online learning resources
• access to facilities available on the University
campus (access to the Student’s Union subject
to age restrictions)
Tuition fees do not include:
• optional activities, visits and excursions
• other items or charges not included in the above
Key course facts
Language Semester and Year Abroad
Start dates
Jan, April, July and October
Course dates
Mon 09 Jan 2012–Fri 22 Jun 2012 (24 week)
Mon 09 Jan 2012–Fri 14 Sep 2012 (34 week)
Mon 16 Apr 2012–Fri 28 Sep 2012 (24 week)
Mon 16 Apr 2012–Fri 21 Dec 2012 (34 week)
Mon 09 Jul 2012–Fri 21 Dec 2012 (24 week)
Mon 09 Jul 2012–Fri 15 Mar 2013 (34 week)
Mon 01 Oct 2012–Thu 28 Mar 2013 (24 week)
Mon 01 Oct 2012–Fri 07 Jun 2013 (34 week)
Course length
Language Semester Abroad: 24 weeks tuition
(no breaks except Christmas, if applicable)
Language Year Abroad: 34 weeks tuition
period includes a fixed date two-week break)
Note: Accommodation is payable during breaks
Age requirement
17 years on arrival or at start of course.
16 years in accompanied groups only.
Tuition fees
Language Semester Abroad:
Language Year Abroad:
£4,560 (24 weeks)
£6,120 (34 weeks)
Tuition fees include:
• 20 hours † of classroom lessons per week,
including tutorials
• additional support for independent study
• all necessary course materials either provided
or on loan
• access to internet in the Centre
• welfare support
• access to the Learning Resource Centre and
online learning resources
• access to facilities available on the University
campus (access to the Student’s Union subject
to age restrictions)
Tuition fees do not include:
• optional activities, visits and excursions
• other items or charges not included in the above
How to apply
You can apply for the General English
Intensive, Language Semester and Year
Abroad courses through this brochure and
application form, or through our website
www.intohigher.com/english
Shin Dong Won, South Korea
General English
* Please note that class sizes may increase to 16 or 17 students for brief periods
†
Please note lessons are two hours including an allowance for class changeover
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