Bellerbys College Prospectus 2013 - Study Group

Bellerbys College Programme InformationIELTS ExpressEnglish Language PreparationProgramme (ELPP)What is Bellerbys IELTS Express?Designed and taught by IELTS expertsfrom Bellerbys College, our intensivestand-alone language course can helpyou improve your IELTS score by up to onefull point on average (and by as much astwo points for exceptional students).It is a six-week course which starts inJune/July each year. You can join thecourse if you need to improve yourIELTS score prior to joining a Bellerbysacademic course or a UK university.Comprehensive and rigorousEnglish language trainingClasses are divided into reading, writing,listening and speaking with self studyFast, effective progress in reading,writing, listening and speakingTo succeed academically in Britain,you will need both a high standard ofEnglish and the study skills for fast andconfident learning. The Bellerbys EnglishLanguage Preparation Programme (ELPP)is a fast, personalised and highly effectiveprogramme that will fully equip you tosucceed in your studies.This programme focuses on maximisingyour progress in each of the four coreEnglish skills so that you develop afully-rounded language proficiency.Crucial skills for futureacademic learningPersonal study plan developedspecifically for youBefore your programme, we will testyour level of English and advise you onthe length of time you need to study inorder to reach the required level.Close attention from a personal tutorThroughout the programme, you will becarefully monitored by your personal tutorwho will resolve any academic issues whichmight arise.Regular testing to keep you on trackYour progress will be regularly monitoredand tested to help ensure you reach yourfull potential.Amirhossein NOROUZI from IranStudied ELPP at Bellerbys Oxfordand is now studying Maths, Physics,Chemistry & Economics A Levels atBellerbys OxfordI was little bit nervous about studyingabroad, however when I came over hereI found myself completely looked afterand happy. What’s more, there are alwayspeople who could help me at any time.Studying at Bellerbys was one of the bestexperiences that I’ve ever had.material given each day, weekly mini testsYou will also acquire the crucial studyin all skills areas, and mock IELTS examsevery two weeks.The Bellerbys IELTS Express advantage→ The fastest and most effective way to achieve fluency→ 25 hours of classroom tuition and ten hours of homework weeklyIELTS is recognised by more than7,000 institutions in 135 countriesskills such as examination technique,note-taking and text scanning, to help youlearn faster and with greater confidence.To succeed academically inBritain, you will need botha high standard of Englishand the study skills for fastand confident learning→ Improve your IELTS score by up to one full point in just six weeks→ Intensive tuition in small classes enables fast progress→ Benefit from the close attention of a personal tutor→ Complete this course in the summer prior to a September start at university or BellerbysIELTS Express key facts…Age Students are usually 17+Course lengthCentresStart datesHours per week6 weeksEnglish Language entry requirement IELTS 4.0AssessmentProgramme structureBrighton, Cambridge and LondonBrighton, Cambridge: 8 July – 16 August (IELTS exam on 17 August)London: 15 July – 23 August (IELTS exam on 24 August)25 hours including academic English and study skills for theIELTS examinationMock examinations every two weeks, IELTS examination takenat the end of the course (NB exam fees are extra)Writing tasks – two 5-hour tasks per weekReading – 5 hours per weekListening – 5 hours per weekSpeaking – 5 hours per weekBellerbys Brighton and London areboth official IELTS testing centresELPP key facts…Age 15+Course length1, 2 or 3 termsStart datesJanuary, April, June and SeptemberHours per week 25CentresBrighton, Cambridge, London and OxfordStudy planOnce you complete the English Assessment Test our staff will advise how longyour English Course needs to be before you start your chosen academic courseAcademic programmeIELTS requirementsAssessmentTypical programmestructureGCSE 4.5, A Level 5.5, Extended Foundation 4.0, Foundation 4.5, Diploma 5.5,Pre-Masters/MQP 4.5Internal assessment based on the English Speaking Union 9 Level Scalefor progression onto the academic programme.General English – 8 to 10 hours per week: grammatical accuracy, sentenceformation and structure, English tense system, identifying structure andmeaning in listening, speaking and reading tasks.Examination preparation – 10 hours per week: academic English and reading,academic essay writing, writing about charts, graphs, diagrams and processestransfer of information from oral and aural input, question practice.Skills classes – 5 to 7 hours per week: studying in the UK environment,skimming and scanning texts, academic study skills, including dictionaryand vocabulary skills, listening skills, speaking classes for seminars andtutorials, note-takingDaily homework will also form part of the programme.26 Bellerbys College Programme Information: IELTS Express / English Language Preparation Programme (ELPP)visit bellerbys.com 27