Dates & Fees
2011 Dates & Fees
General Courses
Our joining dates are flexible, so it is usually possible to start within a term or a course, or to stay across courses. The minimum period for enrolment is 2 weeks, but it is also possible to stay for an academic year or longer.
Course Dates
| Period | Term Dates | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Year | 4th January* – 16th December | 36+ weeks |
| SPRING TERM (12 weeks) |
4th January* – 25th March (Start any Monday by arrangement) |
12 weeks |
| SUMMER TERM (13 weeks) |
28th March – 24th June | 13 weeks |
| SUMMER COURSES | SUMMER COURSE 1 27th June – 22nd July |
4 weeks (It is possible to enrol for more than one course) |
| SUMMER COURSE 2 25th July – 19th August |
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| SUMMER COURSE 3 22nd August – 16th September |
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| AUTUMN TERM (13 weeks) |
19th September – 16th December (Start any Monday by arrangement) |
13 weeks |
* Monday 3nd January, monday 25th & Friday 29th April, monday 2nd & 30th May and 29th August are public holidays. There will be no classes on these days, but the school will be open for leisure & self study, as usual.
Tuition Fees
| Time Period | Price per week |
|---|---|
| 2 – 4 weeks | £245 per week (full rate) |
| 5 – 8 weeks | £240 per week (discounted rate)* |
| 9 – 13 weeks | £230 per week (discounted rate)* |
| 14 – 24 weeks | £220 per week (discounted rate)* |
| 25+ weeks | £205 per week (discounted rate)* |
* Discounted rates are offered only when fees are paid in full in advance. Otherwise the full rate applies (£245 per week).
Course Deposit: £150
This includes a non-returnable registration fee of £75. The remaining £75 is an advance payment of course fees.
Evidence of payment of the £150 Course Deposit is necessary before the school can issue a letter of acceptance.
Please note: Apart from tuition and some social activities, course fees include:
- Coursebooks & writing materials
- Leisure & self-study facilities available until 11.00 p.m. every day (including weekends) – with free wi-fi internet access
- Transport for outings in school minibus
- Tea & coffee, plus use of student kitchens
Visa Nationals
To help meet the current financial requirements when applying for a visa to study in the UK, students needing a General Student (Adult) Visa, a Student Visitor Visa or an Extended Student Visitor Visa, are strongly recommended to pay all fees in advance, including accommodation fees. If a visa is refused, fees will be refunded, less the course deposit and any extra administration fees involved (e.g. courier charges). See Terms & Conditions for more details.
Accommodation
- Host family or private home – £135 (per week)
- Host family or private home with private bathroom facilities* – £185 (per week)
- Hotel / Guest house (average price) – £60-£150 (per night)
* This type of accomodation is in short supply and cannot be guaranteed at all times.
Payment
Course deposits and fees must be sent in advance. For details please see How to Pay and Terms & Conditions.
Please ensure that the school receives the exact sterling amount, allowing for all bank charges.
For more details please see Terms & Conditions.
Specialist Courses
Although start dates are flexible, it is recommended that those doing combination courses try to begin their studies on one of the scheduled start dates for General English courses.
| Option | Course Hours | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| OPTION 1 COMBINATION COURSE A (Standard) |
15 hrs per week of General English in class (a.m.) | £550 (per week) |
| 8 hrs per week of individual specialist tuition (p.m.) | ||
| OPTION 2 COMBINATION COURSE B (Intensive) |
15 hrs per week of individual specialist tuition (a.m.) | £810 (per week) |
| 8 hrs per week of General English in class (p.m.) | ||
| OPTION 3 COMBINATION COURSE C (English Plus) |
15 hrs per week of individual specialist tuition (a.m.) | by arrangement |
| Afternoon programme of (e.g.) golf / tennis or cultural outings | ||
| OPTION 4 INDIVIDUAL SPECIALIST COURSE |
Individually designed teaching programme | £50 (per hour) |
| Highly specialised one-to-one tuition (Number of hours flexible) | ||
| OPTION 5 CLOSED GROUP COURSE (maximum 8 participants) |
Individually designed teaching programmes for small professional groups, e.g. English for Executives, University Academics, Teachers, Technicians etc. We also arrange cultural study tours on request. | Fees & dates by arrangement |
Course Deposit: £150
This includes a non-returnable registration fee of £75. The remaining £75 is an advance payment of course fees.
Evidence of payment of the £150 Course Deposit is necessary before the school can issue a letter of acceptance.
Please note: Apart from tuition and some social activities, course fees include:
- Coursebooks & writing materials
- Leisure & self-study facilities available until 11.00 p.m. every day (including weekends) – with free wi-fi internet access
- Transport for outings in school minibus
- Tea & coffee, plus use of student kitchens
Visa Nationals
To help meet the current financial requirements when applying for a visa to study in the UK, students needing a General Student (Adult) Visa, a Student Visitor Visa or an Extended Student Visitor Visa, are strongly recommended to pay all fees in advance, including accommodation fees. If a visa is refused, fees will be refunded, less the course deposit and any extra administration fees involved (e.g. courier charges). See Terms & Conditions for more details.
Accommodation
- Host family or private home – £135 (per week)
- Host family or private home with private bathroom facilities* – £185 (per week)
- Hotel / Guest house (average price) – £60-£150 (per night)
* This type of accomodation is in short supply and cannot be guaranteed at all times.
Payment
Course deposits and fees must be sent in advance. For details please see How to Pay andTerms & Conditions.
Please ensure that the school receives the exact sterling amount, allowing for all bank charges.
For more details please see Terms & Conditions.
2012 Dates & Fees
General Courses
Recommended course start dates are shown below. However, it is possible to start any Monday by arrangement. The minimum period for enrolment is 2 weeks, but students can stay for any number of weeks up to an academic year or longer, depending upon any visa restrictions, if applicable. For students preparing for Cambridge exams and / or IELTS, we recommend staying for a full term of 12 to 13 weeks.
Courses consist of 23 hours per week, including a 2-hour options programme on Wednesday afternoons. The maximum number of students per class is 8 (10 during summer courses – July to September).
Course Dates
| Period | Term Dates | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Year | 3rd* January – 14th December | 36+ weeks |
| SPRING TERM (13 weeks) |
SPRING A 3rd* January – 3rd February |
5 weeks |
| SPRING B 6th February – 2nd March |
4 weeks | |
| SPRING C 5th March – 30th March |
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| SUMMER TERM (12 weeks) |
SUMMER A 2nd April – 27th April |
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| SUMMER B 30th April – 25th May |
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| SUMMER C 28th May* May – 22nd June |
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| SUMMER COURSES | SUMMER COURSE 1 25th June – 20th July |
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| SUMMER COURSE 2 23rd July – 17th August |
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| SUMMER COURSE 3 20th August – 14th September |
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| AUTUMN TERM (13 weeks) |
AUTUMN A 17th September – 19th October |
5 weeks |
| AUTUMN B 22nd October – 16th November |
4 weeks | |
| Autumn C 19th November – 14th December |
* Mondays 2nd January, 9th April, 7th May, 4th & 5th June (Queen’s Diamond Jubilee) & 27th August are public holidays. There will be no classes on these days, but the school will be open for leisure & self study, as usual.
Tuition Fees
| Time Period | Price per week |
|---|---|
| 2 – 4 weeks | £250 per week (full rate) |
| 5 – 8 weeks | £240 per week (discounted rate)* |
| 9 – 13 weeks | £230 per week (discounted rate)* |
| 14 – 24 weeks | £220 per week (discounted rate)* |
| 25+ weeks | £205 per week (discounted rate)* |
* Discounted rates are offered only when fees are paid in full in advance. Otherwise the full rate applies (£250 per week).
Course Deposit: £150
This includes a non-returnable registration fee of £75. The remaining £75 is an advance payment of course fees.
Evidence of payment of the £150 Course Deposit is necessary before the school can issue a letter of acceptance.
Please note: Apart from tuition and some social activities, course fees include:
- Coursebooks & writing materials
- Leisure & self-study facilities available until 11.00 p.m. every day (including weekends) – with free wi-fi internet access
- Transport for outings in school minibus
- Tea & coffee, plus use of student kitchens
Visa Nationals
To help meet the current financial requirements when applying for a visa to study in the UK, students needing a General Student (Adult) Visa, a Student Visitor Visa or an Extended Student Visitor Visa, are strongly recommended to pay all fees in advance, including accommodation fees. If a visa is refused, fees will be refunded, less the course deposit and any extra administration fees involved (e.g. courier charges). See Terms & Conditions for more details.
Accommodation
- Host family or private home – £140 (per week)
- Host family or private home with private bathroom facilities* – £190 (per week)
- Hotel / Guest house (average price) – £60-£150 (per night)
* This type of accomodation is in short supply and cannot be guaranteed at all times.
Payment
Course deposits and fees must be sent in advance. For details please see How to Pay and Terms & Conditions.
Please ensure that the school receives the exact sterling amount, allowing for all bank charges.
For more details please see Terms & Conditions.
Specialist Courses
Start dates are flexible. However, it is recommended that, wherever possible, those doing combination courses try to arrange their studies within the scheduled course dates for General English Courses.
| Option | Course Hours | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| OPTION 1 COMBINATION COURSE A (Standard) |
15 hrs per week of General English in class (a.m.) | £550 (per week) |
| 8 hrs per week of individual specialist tuition (p.m.) | ||
| OPTION 2 COMBINATION COURSE B (Intensive) |
15 hrs per week of individual specialist tuition (a.m.) | £810 (per week) |
| 8 hrs per week of General English in class (p.m.) | ||
| OPTION 3 COMBINATION COURSE C (English Plus) |
15 hrs per week of individual specialist tuition (a.m.) | by arrangement |
| Afternoon programme of (e.g.) golf / tennis or cultural outings | ||
| OPTION 4 INDIVIDUAL SPECIALIST COURSE |
Individually designed teaching programme | £50 (per hour) |
| Highly specialised one-to-one tuition (Number of hours flexible) | ||
| OPTION 5 CLOSED GROUP COURSE (maximum 8 participants) |
Individually designed teaching programmes for small professional groups, e.g. English for Executives, University Academics, Teachers, Technicians etc. We also arrange cultural study tours on request. | Fees & dates by arrangement |
Mondays 2nd January, 9th April, 7th May, 4th & 5th June (Queen’s Diamond Jubilee) & 27th August are public holidays. There will be no classes on these days, but the school will be open for leisure & self study, as usual.
Course Deposit: £150
This includes a non-returnable registration fee of £75. The remaining £75 is an advance payment of course fees.
Evidence of payment of the £150 Course Deposit is necessary before the school can issue a letter of acceptance.
Please note: Apart from tuition and some social activities, course fees include:
- Coursebooks & writing materials
- Leisure & self-study facilities available until 11.00 p.m. every day (including weekends) – with free wi-fi internet access
- Transport for outings in school minibus
- Tea & coffee, plus use of student kitchens
Visa Nationals
To help meet the current financial requirements when applying for a visa to study in the UK, students needing a General Student (Adult) Visa, a Student Visitor Visa or an Extended Student Visitor Visa, are strongly recommended to pay all fees in advance, including accommodation fees. If a visa is refused, fees will be refunded, less the course deposit and any extra administration fees involved (e.g. courier charges). See Terms & Conditions for more details.
Accommodation
- Host family or private home – £140 (per week)
- Host family or private home with private bathroom facilities* – £190 (per week)
- Hotel / Guest house (average price) – £60-£150 (per night)
* This type of accomodation is in short supply and cannot be guaranteed at all times.
Payment
Course deposits and fees must be sent in advance. For details please see How to Pay andTerms & Conditions.
Please ensure that the school receives the exact sterling amount, allowing for all bank charges.
For more details please see Terms & Conditions.
