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THE SCHOOL OF ENGLISH AT HASTINGS COLLEGE 2011
English courses in England - Hastings 

Hastings
About the courses
Accommodation options in Hastings
Leisure programme
General English course
Cambridge exams preparation courses
Individual lessons in the summer
University Foundation Programme
Additional information
Accommodation prices in Hastings

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The School of English at Hastings College boasts highly qualified tutors, friendly and helpful staff, convenient lecture rooms equipped with audio and video players, a wonderful atmosphere. The students have access to the internet and to the language centre where they can study on their own after classes. Beautiful location at the seaside, vast gardens, sporting facilities and other attractions certainly will not allow the students who choose Hastings as the place to study English to be bored.

HASTINGS
This town, known above all from history lessons, lies on the south coast of Great Britain. It has a direct train connection with a nearby Brighton and London. Today it is a popular seaside resort with a moderate climate. The town centre houses many bars, pubs, cinemas and discos. It is a town large enough to be interesting and small enough to allow for peace and quiet.

About the courses

Students are placed in groups according to their level of proficiency. They may choose to learn in the mornings or in the afternoons. The lessons are conducted in an interesting way and allow for developing all four language skills: speaking, writing, reading and listening. The courses teach the students new vocabulary and help them to improve the accent. Individual problems can be dealt with by the student himself in the language centre after classes or with the help of a teacher. The lecturers are open to the group's suggestions and prepare the classes in such a way that they fulfil the students' expectations. Often the course serves as a preparation for further studying at Hastings College or Hastings University.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
The students usually live with host families where board - breakfast and dinner - is provided. All families live in the vicinity of the school or the city centre and are regularly visited by the school's representative, which guarantees high standards of the accommodation. Hastings College also offers help with finding a flat to rent and by obtaining a visa, medical services or any other issues connected with the stay at Hastings College.

LEISURE PROGRAMME
The participants of English courses in Hastings may take part in events whose aim is to integrate the learners. Sometimes these are free of charge, in other cases they are offered at a minimum possible price. A wide choice allows everybody to find something that would suit them. Apart from events such as barbecues, film evenings, tennis, volleyball and other sports, karaoke or the day of international cuisine, trips to Amsterdam, Paris, Disneyland and Scotland are organized.

ENGLISH COURSES 

GENERAL ENGLISH COURSE 

The course improves speaking, reading, writing and listening skills and widens the vocabulary range. On completion of the course the student exhibits greater knowledge of English and uses it more fluently. When one enrols for an appropriate level, the course may end in taking a Cambridge examination. The course is made up of 15 to 21 hours a week. The cost of the textbook is included in the price of the course.

 

2011 season	1-12 weeks	13-24 weeks	25 or more weeks	Students from the EU
15h/week	£135	£130	£125	£800 for 12 weeks  only 67 GBP for a week
21h/week	£168	£160	£155	£1000 for 12 weeks  only 83 GBP for a week

The courses begin every  Monday. The school, however, suggests the following days of course beginning: 

31.08.10	04.10.10	01.11.10	01.01.11
07.02.11	28.02.11	04.04.11	03.05.11
06.06.11	27.06.11	04.07.11	11.07.10
18.07.11	25.07.11	01.08.11	08.08.11

Beginners may start only on the first Monday of September, January and April and on 29 July.

CAMBRIDGE EXAM PREPARATION COURSES

Students who take part in such a course may take an  examination (e.g. FCE, CAE) at the end of the course. The courses start on the days listed in the table. The prices are the same as in the case of general English courses.

 INDIVIDUAL LESSONS IN THE SUMMER

These courses develop listening, speaking, writing and reading skills. Their aim is to allow for enjoying the stay in Hastings to the full extent and using the learning opportunities that this unique place provides to the maximum. If you order a course that lasts at least 8 weeks, you may combine it with a computer skills course or a course preparing for a language examination.

You can enrol on these courses between the 28 June and 19 August 2011. Minimum age: 16. Minimum course duration: 2 weeks.

UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION PROGRAMME
This programme provides an effective route into first degree level courses. It lasts fof one academic year (36 weeks) and consists of English language studies with a specialist option  in Business.
 

UNIVERSITY PRE-MASTERS PROGRAMME
This programme provides an effective route into first degree level courses. It lasts fof one academic year (36 weeks) and consists of English language studies with a specialist option  in Business.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Apart from the tuition fee you also need to pay a registration fee of £ 80 (this includes the price of the textbook). Examination fees:

To order a general English course you need to send the registration fee of  £ 85 and pay the £ 250 deposit. The deposit is subtracted from the total of all payments, which should be made at least 4 weeks before the course beginning. Students of other courses will be informed about further formalities after they have filled in the application form.

The cost of one-way transport from the airport is: Gatwick -  £ 113; Heathrow -  £ 134

ACCOMMODATION PRICES

30.08.10 - 26.06.11
Accommodation with a family in a single room plus half board  £103 per week
Accommodation with a family in a shared room plus half board £81.00 per week
27/06/11 till 28/08/11 - Summer
Accommodation with a family in a single room plus half board  £111 per week
Accommodation with a family in a shared room plus half board £90.00 per week
13.12.11 - 2.01.12 Christmas / New Year
Accommodation with a family in a single room plus half board £127
Lunches at the weekends can be arranged with the host family - these are paid extra £ 3.70 a day
The price for keeping the room when the student goes away for holidays is £59.00 per week by a single room.

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