Facilities
Our TeachersSchoolThe school is housed <strong>in</strong> a typically <strong>English</strong>, beautiful Victorianbuild<strong>in</strong>g whose bright and spacious rooms are an idealenvironment for students from all over the world to get together for<strong>English</strong> language learn<strong>in</strong>g. The school has a very welcom<strong>in</strong>g andfriendly atmosphere and we do our best to make every student’sstay as successful and enjoyable as possible.ClassroomsThe school has 12 bright and airy classrooms all appropriatelyequipped for effective language teach<strong>in</strong>g.ReceptionOur reception is open from Monday to Friday between 8.30am and17.00pm. Our staff are very approachable and always available tohelp students with their enquiries regard<strong>in</strong>g tuition,accommodation, excursions or any other issues.CafeteriaThe school has a lovely cafeteria located <strong>in</strong> the school residence. Itis open from Monday to Friday for all students from 8.30am to13.30pm. We serve a variety of hot and cold lunches and dr<strong>in</strong>ks andsnacks <strong>in</strong> all breaks. It is a great opportunity to socialise with otherstudents and practice the <strong>English</strong> learned <strong>in</strong> lessons. There iscomfortable <strong>in</strong>door seat<strong>in</strong>g for colder days and also a beautifulgarden for the summer.ComputersOur computer room is equippedwith 12 computers all connected tobroadband <strong>in</strong>ternet. We offer freeuse of computers from 8.30am to5.00pm. The school also has freewireless <strong>in</strong>ternet throughout, whichstudents with their own laptopscan connect to.GardenThe school has a beautiful garden where students can socialisedur<strong>in</strong>g breaks and lunchtime. In the summer we also regularly useit to hold barbecues <strong>in</strong> for all students.ResidenceThe school has its own student residence, which is available allyear. It is two doors from the school build<strong>in</strong>g and offers students avery convenient alternative to homestay accommodation.All our permanent teachers hold universitydegrees as well as recognised TEFLqualifications (at least CELTA, some hold themore advanced DELTA qualification). Theirprofessionalism, enthusiasm and experienceare key factors <strong>in</strong> mak<strong>in</strong>g the lessons at Select<strong>English</strong> both challeng<strong>in</strong>g and fun.Meet some of our permanent teachers:Mr. Maurice WestM.A. <strong>English</strong>, Cambridge UniversityRSA Diploma EFLFrom 1977 - Teacher of <strong>English</strong> atAngloschool and Select <strong>English</strong>Experienced at all levels particularlyCAE and Proficiency“Maurice was great”.Flavia Dallari, Italy, August 2008“Maurice is a really good teacher. His lessons are <strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g,helpful and give a lot of <strong>in</strong>formation. He is a teacher of a veryhigh level”.Elena Nekrasova, Russia, September 2007“Maurice is a really nice teacher. You can learn and enjoy atthe same time”.Mirian Caballero, Spa<strong>in</strong>, September 2007Mr. Gareth ThomasB.A. <strong>English</strong> and Philosophy, MiddlesexUniversityCELTA - International House and PGCE– London UniversityFrom 1977 - Teacher of <strong>English</strong> atAngloschool and Select <strong>English</strong>.Experienced at all levels.“ I am very happy with the lessons, andGareth is great. I learned a lot”.Juan Nicolas D’Amico, Argent<strong>in</strong>a, February 2008“I really liked Gareth”.Barbora Vajdova, Czech Republic, August 2008“Excellent, both Gareth and Maurice are very good teachers,I was very satisfied”.Eliska Kellnerova, Czech Republic, May 2008Mr Jeff BanksB.A. (Hons) Philosophy, <strong>English</strong>Literature and L<strong>in</strong>guistics, University ofLancasterITTI Certificate and RSA/UCLESCertificate <strong>in</strong> TEFLA, InternationalHouseFrom 2003 – Teacher of <strong>English</strong> atSelect <strong>English</strong>Experienced at all levels and especiallywith 1-1 lessons and small Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Groups.“Jeff is very professionally prepared and friendly. He is veryclear and he has been very nice with me”.Mauro Bergam<strong>in</strong>i, Italy, August 2008“Jeff was a very good teacher. He was very patient andexpla<strong>in</strong>ed very well the lessons”.Ana Maria Calleja Cantu, Mexico, June 2007“Thank you Jeff, the lessons were very important and fun”.Niccolo Pastori, Italy, July 20077