General English Courses
We offer an exciting range of General English courses for all levels, from elementary to advanced. All programmes provide a good foundation in the main linguistic skills, with a strong focus on communication. Students may study for any duration, taking from 15, 20, 25 or 30 lessons per week. The 20 – 25 hour programmes allow students to focus on key areas including conversation fluency, business English and examination preparation. The 30 hour programme is made up of 2 X 15-hour programmes and is suitable for short intensive study. Some courses can be taken in the afternoon at a lower cost.
General English 15
Key Points
- Suitable for any student who wishes to improve their English in a less intensive way
- General ‘all-round’ approach
- Revision of major grammar and vocabulary at each level
- In-house examinations
- More time for out-of-class activities
Entry requirements
Age 16 + with at least a basic knowledge of English (A1 level). Those who are complete beginners will have to enter a one-to-one programme until A1 level is achieved and an extra fee may be charged.
Levels
A0 – C2
Schedule
Morning General: 09.00 – 12.15
General: 13.30 – 16.40
Course Start Dates
Any Monday of the year, excluding Christmas vacation
Hours Per Week
15
Duration
1 – 40 weeks
Award
ISI Certificate in English
General English 20
In addition to the General English 15 programme, this 20 hour programme includes 5 specialised elective lessons each week which you can choose after your arrival. Elective examples include:
- Conversation Skills
- Examination Preparation (FCE, CAE, IELTS)
- Grammar and Writing
- Pronunciation
Key Points
- Suitable for students who can spend more time in class, but still take part in out-of-class activities.
- General ‘all-round’ approach plus a focus on one chosen skill.
- Revision of major grammar and vocabulary at each level
- In-house examinations
Entry requirements
Age 16 + with at least a basic knowledge of English (A1 level). Those who are complete beginners will have to enter a one-to-one programme until A1 level is achieved and an extra fee may be charged.
Levels
A1 – C2
Schedule
Morning General: 09.00 – 12.15
Elective: 08.00 – 9.00 OR 12.25 – 13.25
Afternoon Elective: 12.25 – 13.25
General: 13.30 – 16.40
Course Start Dates
Any Monday of the year, excluding Christmas vacation
Hours Per Week
20
Duration
1 – 40 weeks
Award
ISI Certificate in English
General English 25
In addition to the General English 15 programme, this 25 hour programme includes 10 specialised elective lessons each week which you can choose after your arrival. Elective examples include:
- Conversation Skills
- Examination Preparation (FCE, CAE, IELTS)
- Grammar and Writing
- Pronunciation
Key Points
- Suitable for students who want a more academic experience, spending 5 hours per day in class
- General ‘all-round’ approach plus a focus on two chosen skills from the list above
- Revision of major grammar and vocabulary at each level
- In-house examinations
Less time for out-of-class activities
Entry requirements
Age 16 + with at least a basic knowledge of English (A1 level). Those who are complete beginners will have to enter a one-to-one programme until A1 level is achieved and an extra fee may be charged.
Levels
A1 – C2
Schedule
Morning
Elective 1: 08.00 – 9.00
General: 09.00 – 12.15
Elective 2: 12.25 – 13.25
Course Start Dates
Any Monday of the year, excluding Christmas vacation
Hours Per Week
25
Duration
1 – 40 weeks
Award
ISI Certificate in English
General English 30
Students take two General English 15 programmes – one in the morning and one in the afternoon. While this may lead to some repetition, this 30-hour per week course provides excellent revision and reinforcement of grammar and the main linguistic skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Key Points
- Suitable for students who want a completely academic experience with little time for out-of-class activities
- Total immersion
- General ‘all-round’ approach, no electives on specific skills
- Strong reinforcement of all major grammar and vocabulary at each level
- In-house examinations
Entry requirements
Age 16 + with at least a basic knowledge of English (A1 level). Those who are complete beginners will have to enter a one-to-one programme until A1 level is achieved and an extra fee may be charged.
Levels
A1 – C2
Schedule
Morning 09.00 – 12.15
Afternoon 13.30 – 16.40
Course Start Dates
Any Monday of the year, excluding Christmas vacation
Hours Per Week
30
Duration
Due to intensity we recommend not more than 6 weeks
Award
ISI Certificate in English
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