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Programme ContentThe fee for each course includes language tuition, anorientation programme, social activities and excursions.Language TuitionThese language courses are intensive and aim to developstudents’ general and academic English skills and includeclasses in essay writing, listening and note-taking, reading,presentation and seminar skills.International Summer SchoolA three-week residential Summer School is available inSeptember for new students from overseas who haveaccepted a firm place on a full-time course at the Universityof Teesside and whose English level meets the Universityrequirements. The Summer School providesaccommodation, a full orientation programme, socialactivities and tuition in academic English and study skills.Who are the courses for?The courses are highly recommended for all newinternational students and are compulsory for students whohave been offered a place on a full-time course at theUniversity and whose English level is above IELTS 4.5 yetbelow the University entry requirement.EnrolmentFurther details of these courses and application forms can befound on the University website and will be sent to studentswho have accepted a firm place on a full-time course.Which pre-sessional course is best for you?EXTENDED PRE-SESSIONALENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSEFor students requiring eight to 12 months Englishpreparation before starting a degree course in September2009, we offer an extended pre-sessional English languagecourse and an international foundation year.Course Start date End date40 weeks Monday 6 Oct 2008 Friday 11 Sept 200930 weeks Monday 12 Jan 2009 Friday 11 Sept 2009Further information about these courses is available on theinternational student pages of the University website or bycontacting the Co-ordinator English Language Supportelt@tees.ac.uk.Dates subject to change.IN-SESSIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGECOURSES (OCTOBER–JUNE)Free, accredited English language courses are availablethroughout the academic year to all full-time students. Thecourses focus on general and academic English and eachstudent is offered one two-hour session per week. Classesare held in the evenings and on Wednesday afternoons.To register, students must attend the initial languageassessment at the start of the autumn term, details of whichwill be given in the International Orientation Programme inSeptember.Further information is available at www.tees.ac.uk or bycontacting the co-ordinator of English Language Support atemail ELT@tees.ac.uk.Your English level Course title Dates English Fees* Discount ontuition/week including University Tuitionaccommodation Fees*• IELTS 4.5 or higher – you need toimprove by 1.5 IELTS band tomeet the University entryrequirement• IELTS 5 or higher – you need toimprove by 1 IELTS band to meetthe university entry requirement• IELTS 5.5 or higher – you need toimprove by 0.5 IELTS band tomeet the University entryrequirementor• You meet the University entryrequirement for English but havelittle or no recent experience ofstudying at undergraduate orpostgraduate level• An IELTS score of 5.5 or higher• You meet the University entryrequirement for English• You have recent experience ofstudying at undergraduate level,eg exchange/Erasmus students20-weekPre-sessionalEnglish LanguageCourseTen-week PresessionalEnglishLanguage CourseFive-weekPre-sessionalEnglish LanguageCourseInternationalSummer School14/04/08 – 12/09/08 21 hours £3,000 £60007/07/08 – 12/09/08 21 hours £2,000 £40011/08/08 – 12/09/08 21 hours £1,000 £20001/09/08 – 19/09/08 15 hours £360Students participating in the Socrates Erasmus Exchange Programme are entitled to a subsidy from their home institutions of €500 (£330)towards the course fees.*All students who attend one of these courses and successfully progress onto a full-time degree course at the University of Teesside willreceive the discount on their University tuition fees in October 2008.22 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT HANDBOOK
Orientation ProgrammeThe main Orientation Programme will take place onFriday 19 September and Saturday 20 September 2008.It takes two full days:Day 1 is an introduction to studying at the University,living in Middlesbrough and looking at the provision forinternational students here. It is a valuable opportunityto meet other international students and to meet thestaff who will help you during your stay. A free lunch isprovided.Day 2 involves a trip to visit a place of interest in the area.This is a chance to spend time with your new friends andto see part of our region. The trip itself is free, but youhave to buy your own lunch.Students will be sent a registration form when they areaccepted on a course. More details are available onthe University's website at www.tees.ac.uk or you canemail international@tees.ac.uk.Please do not complete a registration form until you havereceived official confirmation of your place. If you are froma country outside the EEA, please do not register until youhave received your visa.We strongly recommend that all new students should attendthe Orientation Programme. Those who do experiencefewer problems in settling into life at the University and inthe UK. In addition, many friendships are formed duringthese two days. If you are unable to attend the mainOrientation Programme, please contact the InternationalAdvisers or email international@tees.ac.uk. We canarrange shorter orientations for students who arrive atother times.Advice services in the Universityand Students' UnionWithin the University there are advice services to assist allstudents. Should you have any difficulties with any aspectof your stay in the UK, there are trained advisory staff whoare available to help you.Student Services(in the Student Centre)Student Services deals with enquiries regardingaccommodation, careers, counselling, the chaplaincy (religiousprovision), disability, sport and recreation and the Universitynursery. It also includes the Student Support Unit, with itsinternational, finance and health advisers.Opening hours, including vacations:Monday, Tuesday, ThursdayWednesdayFriday8.30am-5.00pm9.30am-5.00pm8.30am-4.30pmLimited service5.00pm-7.00pmMonday to Thursday during term-time.Tel: +44 (0) 1642 342277www.tees.ac.uk/studentservicesTHE STUDENT SUPPORT UNITThis Unit deals with enquiries regarding finance, funding,health and international issues.INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISERSThe International Student Advisers can be found in theStudent Support Unit. They can help and advise you on yourapplication for your entry visa into the UK, extensions toyour visa, change of status, residency and settlement, workpermits, funding and finance. Please emailinternational@tees.ac.uk with queries, call+44 (0) 1642 342277 to make an appointment or go tothe reception desk.ACCOMMODATIONPlease see Travel and Arrival information, page 16.THE COUNSELLING SERVICEThe Counselling Service offers support and individualcounselling to students, in a confidential setting, for a widerange of concerns. This involves giving you the time andspace to come and talk about anything that may be ofconcern to you during your stay at the University. All thecounsellors are professionally trained and will help youfind the support you need during your stay.You can contact the counsellors or make an appointmentthrough the Student Centre Information Desk, or call01642 342277 or email counselling@tees.ac.uk.An Open Hour is available every day where you can drop inand talk to a counsellor for 10-15 minutes about any issue.UNIVERSITY OF TEESSIDE 23
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