The INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL EXETER 1 Mount Radford Crescent, Exeter, EX2 4EW Tel (44) 1392 254102 / Fax (44) 1392 434432 Email bctt@internationalschool.co.uk / Website www.internationalschool.co.uk

THE SCHOOL

One of the oldest and best-known schools of English in Britain. The School is accredited by the British Council and a founder member of ARELS.
Different courses are suitable for different ages. The minimum age on most courses is 17 years with the exceptions as stated below. Vacation courses in summer for younger students from 13 years.

THE COURSES

• Intensive General English Courses (28 lessons per week). These courses run all year round
• Mini Group Intensive Courses (small group very intensive courses every month)
• Business English (see Mini Group Intensive)
• Cambridge University (UCLES) Examination Courses
• Mornings-only General Course for short stay students. Study and relax!
• One-to-One lessons and Combined Courses - a mixture of group and individual lessons
• Work Experience - A combination of English and unpaid work experience
• Retired/Mature Courses (especially for older people in spring and autumn. For ages 50+)
• Vacation Courses (combining study and holiday for teenagers aged 13+)
• Intensive Vacation Courses (Intensive Courses specially for ages 13+)
• Special Courses for Groups - please contact the School for details

GENERAL INFORMATION

• All students can use the Multimedia Centre with access to the Internet, the chance to send and receive e-mails and study by themselves absolutely free of charge.

• Use of the Library and Self-Access Listening Centre is open to all students free of charge.

• Students also have a good programme of visits, sports, activities and excursions organised by our Social Organiser. Many of the events are free and the excursions are at reasonable extra charge. Courses for Younger Students and Retired Students have an inclusive social programme.

• Reception at London airports and/or transfer to Exeter can be arranged at reasonable charge if required and in the summer months we can meet students at Heathrow airport every Saturday.

• All our courses have a maximum of 12 students per class (maximum only 6 on Mini Group Intensive Courses).

• All students have a writing, speaking, reading and listening test on the first day of their course and there are classes at different levels on all courses.

• All lessons are 45 minutes each

• The International School is open all year except for the following dates:

21st December 2002 until 5th January 2003,
18th & 21st April, 5th & 26th May,
25th August & from 20th December 2003 until 5th January 2004

TEACHING MATERIALS

The programme for General English classes is usually based around one of the latest and best-planned course books available for learners of English, backed up with supplementary materials and videos from our Teacher Resources Bank.
Please note that as course books for adults vary considerably from level to level they are not included in Adult course fees. Books for these courses can be bought from Reception at reasonable cost (normally about £20.00). Materials or books for Courses for Younger Students and Retired/Mature Students are included in the fees.

REPORTS AND CERTIFICATES

Students will receive regular reports from the School so that they or their sponsors can assess their progress and see their strengths and weaknesses. At the end of the course all students receive a certificate which shows the duration of their course and the level of English reached during the course.

THE ACCOMMODATION

The School arranges homestay accommodation with selected English host families. Accommodation is single room (unless you prefer to share with a friend), half board (breakfast and evening meal) on weekdays and full board at weekends. Packed lunches are available as an option in the summer.
The accommodation rate for 2003 is £90.00 per week. (A limited number of special ‘Executive’ families are also available for students following the Mini Group Intensive and 1-1 Courses - see below). All our host families are well known to, and inspected by, our Accommodation and Welfare Officer and are chosen for the friendly welcome they provide. You have your own room and the family provides all linen and will wash a reasonable amount of your clothes. Accommodation is usually booked from lunchtime on the Saturday before course commencement until lunchtime on the Saturday after it finishes. Arrival/departure on other days is often possible. We can also arrange hotels or guest houses if preferred... but it’s a lot more expensive and not so good for practising your English! Please ask.

THE CITY

Exeter is a lively and particularly safe city of 100,000 people, recently voted as having the ‘best quality of life’. Study with us in our elegant Georgian buildings set in beautiful gardens – away from the stress and pollution of other big cities. You will have access to a varied social programme of activities.

HOW TO GET TO EXETER

By Plane:
For students arriving at London Heathrow airport there are regular direct National Express buses to Exeter. If you arrive at London Gatwick you may need to change at Heathrow en route. Full information and reservations can be made on www.gobycoach.com.

Exeter is little more than 2 hours by train from London Paddington station so access from the other London airports is quite fast and easy. On certain Saturdays in the summer months the School operates its own bus service from Heathrow to Exeter. Please ask for details. In all cases the School always recommends flights which arrive in UK in the morning or early afternoon and leave again in the afternoon or evening.

There are now flights into Bristol airport from a number of European destinations. Bristol is little over an hour from Exeter and so very convenient. Please contact the School for the most up-to-date information, ask your travel agent or look at www.easyjet.com.

By Train:
For students travelling by Eurostar train to Waterloo station it is possible to get a connecting rail service from Waterloo direct to Exeter. Otherwise fast trains run to Exeter from London Paddington station.

By car:
For those travelling by car, Exeter can easily be reached on the M4 and M5 motorways or via Brittany Ferries sailings from Brittany and Normandy.

AFTERNOON CLASS OPTIONS

Students on the Intensive General English Courses can choose from the following afternoon options at no extra charge:
1. IELTS exam courses: these run throughout the year and prepare students for the exam ready for University entrance. The exam is taken at Exeter University and costs £73.
Minimum level: Intermediate
2. Speaking and Listening: these classes concentrate on improving fluency and understanding through various activities and discussion topics. Various levels.
3. English Extra: a workshop situation where the teacher deals with the problems of students in areas of grammar and language. Various levels.
4. Business English: for pre-experience people, these classes look at the language and situations that are commonly met when working for a company - meetings/presentations/on the telephone etc. Minimum level: Intermediate
5. Vocabulary Plus: for students who want to extend their range of vocabulary; using different topic areas to explore and practise the words most commonly needed in that context. Various levels
6. Reading and Speaking: using texts of different styles and on various topics as a basis for discussion and exploring the vocabulary on the way. Various levels
7. About Britain: A look at different aspects of this country and opening up discussion and debate from this. Such areas as Education/Politics/the Royal Family might be included.
Level: Higher Intermediate and above
8. Travel and Tourism: a course designed for people who are either likely to be working in the Service Industries or regular travellers who want to know more about the language needed when booking hotels and restaurants/at airports and stations/ dealing with problems etc. Level: Higher Intermediate and above These options generally last for 6 weeks after which students have the opportunity to try another course.
Not all courses run at the same time, although there is usually a choice of about 6 at any one time. Please check with the School in advance if you are specially interested in a particular option. There is no extra course material needed. The School supplies everything required for these courses.

INTENSIVE GENERAL ENGLISH COURSES

These are our ‘standard’ courses. They run all year round and can be started more or less any Monday except public holidays and can continue for a few weeks or many months. 28 lessons (45 minutes each) per week. Short or long courses. Personal tutorials held monthly. Coursebook and
integrated skills study in the mornings with a variety of interesting options for afternoon classes (see previous page) at no extra charge. Homestay accommodation available from Saturday to Saturday. Students at a very low level should check starting dates and availability with the School.

The courses get cheaper, the longer you stay:
1 - 4 weeks £185.00 per week (n.b. July/August: supplement £15.00 per week)

(n.b. For short stays please also see Mini Group Intensive Courses)
5 - 9 weeks £180.00 per week (no summer supplement)
10 weeks + £175.00 per week (no summer supplement)

Registration fee of £60.00. Course books at extra charge (approx. £20.00 per level) So, for example:
 

See ACADEMIC YEAR COURSES below for greater reductions for 36 weeks or more
 

GENERAL ENGLISH COURSES

A mornings-only option (20 lessons of 45 minutes each per week) for adults (minimum age 18 years) who prefer to have free afternoons for other studies or tourism. 2, 3 or 4 week courses. Course fees £155.00 per week (£165.00 in July/August) plus registration fee £60.00 and course books approx. £20.00.

CAMBRIDGE EXAMINATION COURSES

Especially aimed at the University of Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) and Advanced (CAE) examinations. Recommended for students at Intermediate level and above. 28 lessons (45 minutes each) per week. A mixture of general English and examination practice. Limited places for Proficiency preparation; please enquire. We have an excellent pass rate in these examinations. Fees the same as for Intensive General English Courses (above)

Dates and Prices in 2003 (including Registration Fee of £60.00)

Course books (approx.£25.00) and Cambridge entry fee (£60.00 - £70.00) not included.

*this course is for First Certificate only. N.B. Final examination is on Saturday 15th March so accommodation is arranged from Sunday 05/01/03 until Sunday 16/03/03

MINI GROUP INTENSIVE COURSES

The ideal way to get the most out of a short stay at the International School. These very intensive 2 week courses are available all year round for adults. Minimum age 20 years. 3 and 4 weeks also available. The maximum in each class is 6 people. Courses run at Vantage (intermediate) and Higher (advanced) levels as defined by the new European Directive and consist of 28 lessons (45 minutes each) per week except where there are public holidays. Participants have General English in the mornings and a choice of afternoon options. These can be: General English, English for Business or Teacher Training (see dates below). All classes are maximum 6 people except some of the teacher training sessions. We try to be as flexible as possible so if these dates do not suit you please check with the School for alternatives. Prices include Registration fee. Course books where appropriate (about £20.00) extra.

Friday 18th April is a holiday but only two lessons will be missed because of timetable changes Monday 26th is a public holiday but only two lessons will be missed because of timetable changes

For those at lower levels or who are looking for an economy course it is also possible to join the Intensive General Courses for short periods

Good homestay accommodation (single room with half board on weekdays and all meals at weekends) can be arranged at £90.00 per week. A limited number of families offering rooms with private bath/shower also available at £140.00 per week (subject to availability). These homes are often a little
further from the school in pleasant residential areas.

ACADEMIC YEAR COURSES

Intensive General English Course: 28 lessons (45 minutes each) per week. Stay for 36 weeks at a specially discounted rate. Regular tutorials and monthly progress reports to parents/guardians. Students who book for a minimum of 36 weeks receive the Intensive General English Course at £160.00 per week instead of £175.00. So total cost for 36 weeks (including registration fee of £60.00) in 2003:

Course books approx £20.00 every three months. It is recommended that students on these courses stay in homestay accommodation at least until they reach a good upper intermediate level for the extra linguistic benefit this gives. Students on these courses can have IELTS preparation as part of the course as well as the opportunity to join Cambridge examination classes if suitable at no extra charge. Exam entry fees extra.

ONE TO ONE COURSES

Throughout the whole year we offer the chance for individuals to follow a course of one-to-one lessons tailored specially for them. Any number of lessons per week (minimum 15) and any length of stay. Students pay the Registration fee of £60.00 and General English One-to-One lessons cost £25.00 per lesson (45 minutes) all year except July/August when the price is £30.00 per lesson. Please contact the School with your requirements well in advance as places for One-to-One courses are limited. For accommodation options please see Mini Group Intensive Courses above.

COMBINED COURSES

The opportunity to combine a Mini Group Intensive Course in the mornings with a programme of individual lessons tailored specially for you in the afternoons. Morning Mini Group classes cost £420 for 2 weeks (£460 between 23/6 and 15/8). Private lessons (45 minutes each) at £25.00 each (30.00 in summer). So, for example, a two week course with six private lessons per week in the autumn will cost: £720.00. For accommodation options please see Mini Group Intensive Courses above.

RETIRED/MATURE COURSES

Specially for more mature people wishing to improve their English and also to get to know this lovely region. Recommended age range 50+. 15 hours tuition per week. Tuition and activity/excursion programme designed for older people with lessons each weekday morning and two afternoon visits per week as well as a full day excursion each Saturday (excluding arrival/departure weekends). Homestay accommodation with half board weekdays, full board weekends. Accommodation is specially chosen for people of this age group. 2 and 3 week courses. Fees below include Registration Fee.
 

*no lessons on Monday 26th May - Public Holiday in UK

WORK PLACEMENT

Our work placement programme provides students with the exciting opportunity to follow an English language development course here followed by a placement in one of a wide range of British companies (normally in or near London). Work experience specialists will carefully select a placement suited to your needs. All successful candidates completing a placement of over 3 weeksΥ duration will receive a certificate stating that the placement is accredited by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate. Although work placement does not constitute a job and so no salary is payable, many companies will contribute towards living expenses to some degree. Please contact the School for more details.

COURSES for YOUNGER STUDENTS

In the months of June, July and August the International School runs a number of other courses as well as those indicated above. These are for Young Learners, ages 13+ years. We offer both intensive and less intensive courses. Courses can last 2,3,4, 5 or more weeks, can start any Monday and finish any Friday. Ages 13+ years.

I ntensive vacation courses

(26 lessons per week) For the student who wants to make good progress in limited time and still have a holiday, making friends with other nationalities and seeing the sights of this beautiful part of England.

*V acation courses

(20 lessons per week - mornings only). This is an ideal combination of study in mixed-nationality groups in the mornings with a varied programme of interesting things to do in the afternoons.

• There is a full programme of sports, activities, visits and excursions every weekday afternoon
for Vacation Course students.
• Intensive Vacation Course students study three afternoons per week and have excursions and
activities/sports on the other two.
• All excursions and activities are fully organised and supervised by the International School
from 0915 until 1630 every weekday with the same care which we have always shown for our
Junior and Access Vacation courses in the past.
• All students have a full day excursion every Saturday (except arrival and departure weekends).
• There is also a varied programme of evening activities including parties and discos each week.
• All these activities and excursions are included in the course fees below.
• Accommodation for younger students is with friendly local families who are all personally
known to us.
• Courses between Monday 23rd June and Friday 22nd August. Start any Monday and finish any
Friday.
• Homestay accommodation is usually arranged from Saturday to Saturday. Fees include tuition,
registration, course books, social programme, information folder, final report and certificate.
• Full board option (packed lunches prepared by the School) available at £17.50 per week. Fees
include Registration Fee.

INTENSIVE VACATION COURSES

VACATION COURSES