ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES

A visit to Britain gives students the opportunity to practise English in real-life situations and thus gain more confidence in speaking the language, as well as to learn more about Britain and make new friends. Windsor Education places students of all ages at carefully selected highly professional recognised English language schools throughout the UK. The most popular destinations include London, Brighton, Eastbourne, Bournemouth, Oxford, Cambridge, Edinburgh and many others. The courses can last from 2 weeks to one year, according to specific requirements. On arrival all students take an initial written test and personal interview to assess their level of English, and are placed in a class of 6-12 people with other students of the same level. All teaching is in mixed multinational classes and conducted entirely in English even at the most elementary level. At the end of the course students receive a progress report and Certificate which shows their final level of English.

There is a wide range of courses to suit different learning goals:

General English courses

The General English courses are carefully structured to develop effective communication skills in a variety of everyday situations. The focus is on developing four main areas - speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Courses vary according to the intensity - from 15 to 30 hours per week and may last from 2 to 52 weeks.

Examination preparation programs

English is now the language of international communication. Qualifications in English are essential for many people in today's competitive job market. Employers, government departments and educational institutions are increasingly demanding English language qualifications. Depending on the level and career objectives, students can be prepared for a wide range of internationally recognised examinations - Cambridge examinations (PET, FCE, CAE, CPE), IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, LCCI, BEC, PITMAN etc.

Students should register for the chosen examination in advance. Duration of the examination preparatory courses varies from 4 to 12 weeks.

Home tuition is a dynamic and fast-growing method of language learning. A student lives and studies in a teacher's home and receives 15, 20, 25 or 30 private lessons per week.

The course combines full immersion, one-to-one instruction and a high standard of accommodation with warm and welcoming teacher families. The main advantages of living and studying in the teaches home:

maximum exposure to the language every day guaranteed isolation from your own language program and lessons which suit you personally undivided attention of your personal teacher no time wasted travelling to and from classes teacher with a student's similar interests and background you can chose dates which suit you

There is no minimum or maximum age. The program is suitable for everyone whatever his or her needs:

• children and teenagers benefit from a totally safe environment in which parents can have complete confidence in the well-being of their children. They will be looked after at all times.
• adults need not suffer from being part of a large mixed age or ability group .The teacher helps students to meet their personal objectives and work at their own pace
• professional people who work in industry and commerce focus on their particular field and specific linguistic needs taking advantage from individualised teaching and a family compatible with their professional background

All teachers are qualified and experienced in one-to-one tuition and teaching English as a foreign language.

Holiday Courses

combine integrated program of English lessons, excursions and recreational activities under the guidance of English teachers, who ensure that students continue to practise their English during the fun activities outside the classroom.

Windsor Education has selected the best residential and homestay courses to stay during the summer, Easter and Christmas holidays. Our centres are situated in some of the finest locations in Britain.

English tuition takes place on 5 mornings a week between 09.00 and 12.30 hours. Participants are divided into small classes according to age and ability. Emphasis in the lessons is on active student participation in a variety of practical language activities such as role play, pair work, games, discussions, study of text etc.

Excellent opportunities are offered in sports such as golf, horse-riding, tennis, football, ice-skating, sailing, windsurfing, aerobics, etc. There is a wide range of non-sporting activities including art, crafts, photography, drama, etc. Organised program of afternoon and evening events consists of excursions to some of the Britain's famous cities and sights, discos, barbecues, international parties, quizzes.

Our centres based at British boarding schools or university campuses are selected for their excellent facilities and secure environments. Students are offered single, twin or small dormitory accommodation, according to their age and requests. Girls and boys are accommodated separately and all meals are taken at the centre.

Students accommodated with carefully selected local families will benefit from the opportunity of practising English in different everyday situations and of learning at first hand about the British way of life. Each student is guaranteed to be the only person of his or her nationality in the family.

In all centres an experienced local organiser supervise students 24 hours a day to help them with any problems at any time.

Specialised tuition for business and professional people

is focused entirely on the needs of the individual participant or group and have practical relevance to business and professional life.

Specialised courses are highly intensive, communicative and effective. Participants can choose to learn in a small group, individually, or on a combination of group and one-to-one lessons.

The focus of the course is on improving practical Business skills in job-related situations.

The use of language, listening comprehension, written English, tenor/style, grammar, lexical analysis and register are taught in relation to business, using simulated and real commercial situations such as:

attending meetings/interviews; telephone conversations; presenting a product or service; business writing/contracts; negotiations; handling statistics; diplomacy; social contacts; cross-cultural awareness; company problems and problem solving;

Where appropriate visits to companies and outside organisations can be arranged.

Participants are able to use the latest technology designed to support their language learning via computer based training packages, CD-Roms, internet, mix of authentic texts, video and audio materials.

Professional and experienced trainers with a proven record are not only qualified to teach English as a foreign language but in many cases have a business background with a functional and sectoral specialisation such as Marketing or Manufacturing, Banking or Law.

Training to teach English  is available for overseas teachers of English providing them with the opportunity to update their language skills and methodology or knowledge of Britain and its culture.

They are able to gain a wealth of new teaching ideas and materials for use in the classroom.

Our teacher trainers are highly experienced experts in their field and include authors of popular books and resource materials.