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Career
Plus Programme 2008 |
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Prestigious
programme created to reveal the potential of every student and
give them qualifications to get a better job after their
return to home. This course combines intensive English
learning, individual classes and internship in one of the
British or international companies as well as 3 international
examinations.
Price includesy
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6 months of intensive
English course; 28 classes per week (21 hours) (including
Business English and IELTS).
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6 months of paid work
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4 months of paid internship
in a British company
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registration fees for 3
international examinations
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14 individual classes
preparing for the internship
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welcome packet after the
arrival
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qualification test after
the arrival
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regular assessment tests
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certificate of the
completion of the course (at request)
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learning materials, a
handbook for self-study
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access to the reading room
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free access to the Internet
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optional programme of
additional activities
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Structure of the course
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Section
1a): 6 months of Intensive English Course |
Intensive English
Course covering 28 classes per week (21 hours). The programme
includes general English course and many specialist options,
such as: business
English and preparation for IELTS. We require that the
students take part in business English course (min. 6 weeks).
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Section1b):
6 months of the paid work
Section 1a and section 1b = together |
During
Intensive English Course the students work. It is usually a
weekend or afternoon job, max. 10-20 hours per week.
Most students work in local hotels, restaurants, supermarkets
etc. They get paid for their work. |
Section
2): individual classes and international examinations/
certificates |
In
the end of 6-month course every student takes part in 14
individual classes preparing for the internship.
In the end of the English course the students take 2
examinations known all over the world, e.g.: First
Cerificate, IELTS, BEC. We require all students to take CIE Cambridge Certificate in Work Placement.
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Section
3): 4 months of internship |
After
the completion of Intensive English Course and paid work the
students start 4 months of the internship.
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Important
Information |
Lessons
per week |
28
classes per week (21 hours) on the Intensive English Course
and 14 individual classes, preparing for internship |
Available
for |
Available
all year long. Start every week. More information on the dates
in the price list. |
Duration |
10-month
programme |
Level |
The
students have to know English on at least intermediate level
(e.g. IELTS 4,5 or First Certificate). Students on lower level
should complete earlier longer Intensive English Course. They
will take qualification test and qualification interview
before their admission.
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Minimal
age of the participants |
20
(approximately: 20-25 years) |
Students
in the group |
14
students |
Homeworks |
about
1 hour a day (4-6 hours per week). |
Trips |
Every
week the school organizes weekend trips to known cities
and touristic attractions. Price of the trip is £20 - £30.
More information in Free
Time. |
Attractions |
The
school organizes after-classes activities, among others:
volleyball, basketball, football, student parties, DVD shows.
Some activities are free, for some you will have to
additionally pay. More information in Free
Time. |
PRICE
LIST |
Dates 2008 |
Duration |
Prices |
Start
of the course in the beginning of every week from 7 January to
8 December 2008
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minimum
10 months |
£
4075
Registration fee: £50 |
ACCOMMODATION |
Type
of accommodation |
Out
of season |
in
the season |
Out
of season |
with
a family/ single room |
£82
- 5 January - 28 June |
£120
- 28 June - 9 August |
£82
9 August - 20 December |
with
a family/ double room |
Available
for groups only |
£78
- 7 -28 June
£90 - 28 June - 9 August
£78 - 9 - 30 August |
Available
for groups only |
with
a family/ higher standard (single room, own bathroom) |
£154 |
£175
- 30 - 11 August |
£154 |
Accommodation
in a residence without meals (available only in July and
August. Please check the availability earlier. Minimal age -
18). |
about
£90-140 / week single room (own bathroom)
about £75 / week double room (own bathroom and kitchen
annex) |
Important
notes on accommodation
Homestay accommodation includes breakfast and dinner every day and also a light lunch at weekends.
Laundry is not included but is available for a supplement of £5 per week.
The host family provides bedding but please bring your own towels.
Accommodation is available from the Saturday or Sunday before the course begins.
Residential accommodation: student residence in the town centre. Facilities include private bathrooms for all bedrooms, kitchen corners in twin bedrooms, communal kitchens, laundry, 24-hour security. The price includes clean bedding on arrival.
There after the students are responsible for washing their own bedding and for cleaning their room. Please bring your own towels.
High season late booking supplement: in July / August, we reserve the right to apply a late-booking accommodation supplement of £20 per week to students who book less than 10 days before arrival.
Re-booking fee: an accommodation re-booking fee of £20 may be charged if a student unreasonably requests too many changes of accommodation.
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