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Centre of english studies

CES/NCUK UNivErSity

PrE-SESSioNal ENgliSh ProgrammE

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Centre of english studies/ nCuK Progression route

Centre of english studies Pre sessional

english Programme January 2018 start/

iEltS 4 (24 weeks)


english Programme march 2018 start/

iEltS 4.5 (12 weeks)


english Programme September 2018 start/

iEltS 3.5 (36 weeks UK) (33 weeks irE)

september foundation year (1 academic year/ 9months) at BsC london hampstead

ielts 5

september foundation year (1 academic year/ 9months)

at Mander Portman Woodward

ielts 5


at Chelsea independent College ielts 5


at difC dublin or Cork ielts 5

When you successfully complete the Ces/nCuK Pre sessional english language Programme preparation course with Ces, we can guarantee you a place on the nCuK international foundation Year at one of our many partners listed on the opposite page.

Entry Criteria:• You must be 17 years old• succesfully have completed 12 years of high

school education• english language level of minimum 3.5 ielts

(9 month course) 4.0 ielts (6 months) and 4.5 ielts (3 months) or equivalent

• guaranteed progression onto the nCuK international foundation Year is based on you achieving a minimum english language level of ielts 5.0 or equivalent

Centre of english studies is delighted to offer guaranteed progression onto the nCuK international foundation Year across a choice of locations throughout the uK and ireland.

successful completion of the nCuK foundation Year (ielts 6 or 6.5 and three academic subjects) will lead to guaranteed entry to a Bachelor’s honour degree at one of the following nCuK universities (required pass rate will depend on university applied to).

over 80% of NCUK students are admitted to their first choice university – and achieve a first

or second class degree there.

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guaranteed Progression to the following Study CentresBSC loNdoN hamPStEadAddress 553 finchley road, london,

maNdEr PortmaN WoodWardAddress 17-18 greenfield Cres, Birmingham,

ChElSEa iNdEPENdENt CollEgEAddress 17-523 fulham rd london, united Kingdom, sW6 1hd

diFC irElaNd Address room d119, griffith College Campus,

iNto maNChEStErAddress Bridgewater house,Whitworth street, Manchester, united Kingdom

Successful completion of the NCUK International Foundation Year leads to guaranteed progression to one of the NCUK Universities illustrated on the opposite page.

NCUK students have also progressed to universities worldwide, in countries including Australia, the United States, Canada and Ireland.


at into Manchester ielts 5

south Circular road, dublin 8, irelandunited Kingdom, nW3 7BJ

united Kingdom, B15 3Au

Centre of English Studies4 www.ces-schools.com 5

CES PrE-SESSional EngliSh FEESthe fees below are valid for all Ces uK schools. fees cover 22 contact hours/30 lessons per week. Class times 09.30-13.00 Monday to friday and 14.00-16.30 tuesday to thursday.

2018 Start DateS CourSe DurationMiniMuM engliSh

level (ieltS or equivalent)

tuition FeeS

2nd Jan - 15th Jun 2018 6 months (24 weeks) ieltS 4.0 £5,976

26th Mar - 15th Jun 2018 3 months (12 weeks) ieltS 4.5 £3,144

1st oct 2018 - 21st Dec 2018 7th Jan 2019 - 21st Jun 2019

9 months (36 weeks) plus 2 weeks’ holiday at Christmas

NB: This course is for a Foundation start date of

September 2019

ieltS 3.5 £ 8,496

the fees below are valid for Ces ireland. fees cover 23.83 contact hours/26 lessons per week. Class times 09.30-13.00 Monday to friday and 14.00-16.00 tuesday to thursday.

Foundation yEar FEESPlease note, the fees listed below are based on 2017 fees. there may be increases for 2018/2019.

Students will take the 9, 6 or 3 month programme with a view to reaching iEltS 5 (or in some cases iEltS 5.5) at the end of the course. the course will run monday to Friday and you will have 22 contact hours per week. at the end of the course you will be ready to progress on to one of the CES NCUK Foundation year providers. in the mornings you will study general English and in the afternoons (tuesday, Wednesday and thursday) you will study in specific iEltS preparation classes. during these classes you will receive extensive training in the skills required to be successful in each of the 4 language areas tested by the iEltS exam. in addition, you will receive instruction in academic Study Skills as part of the dedicated iEltS classes. this would include effective note taking, listening to lectures, referencing, using dictionaries and libraries.

CES PrE-SESSional CourSE ContEnt

Pre-Sessional English Course – Sample timetable

tiMe MonDaY tueSDaY WeDneSDaY thurSDaY FriDaY

SeSSioN 109.30-11.00

General English classes. Grammar/structure work – based on course book. Skills activities / project work Reading/Writing/Listening/Speaking

General English classes. Grammar/structure work – based on course book. Skills activities / project work Reading/Writing/Listening/ Speaking




MorNiNg Break11.00-11.30

SeSSioN 211.30-13.00






LUNCH Break13.00-14.00

Students may use the self-access centre under the guidance of a member of staff





aFTerNooN 14.00-16.30

Extra (optional and non- supervised) IELTS study in the self-access centre or using CES Online

IELTS Classes

Academic Study Skills

IELTS Classes


IELTS Classes


Extra (optional and non- supervised) IELTS study in the self-access centre or using CES Online

Centre CourSe Duration tuition FeeS For FounDation Year

9 months (September start) £14,500



9 months (September & January start) ¤12,600


2018 Start DateS CourSe DurationMiniMuM engliSh

level (ieltS or equivalent)

tuition FeeS

2nd Jan - 15th Jun 2018 6 months (24 weeks) ieltS 4.0 ¤6,552

26th Mar - 15th Jun 2018 3 months (12 weeks) ieltS 4.5 ¤3,528

8th oct - 21st Dec 2018 7th Jan - 7th Jun 2019

8 months (33 weeks study + 2 weeks holiday)

NB: This course is for a Foundation start date of

September 2019

ieltS 3.5 ¤8,547

Please note that the cost of IELTS examinations is not included in any of the above fees.


dublin“study in the centre of europe’s most vibrant city”

our schools have the perfect location, right in the heart of the historic city of dublin. all the main tourist attractions such as trinity College, dublin Castle and temple Bar are just a few minutes’ walk away. We are around the corner from dublin’s best shopping area, grafton Street, and the beautiful and relaxing city park, Stephen’s green.

12average class size

23year-round

classes

40Summer

classrooms

25computers available

14maximum per class

16minimum

age

FaCilitiES• 23 year-round classes with

free Wi-Fi connectivity

• Student common room

• Self-access reference library and study facilities

• Student computer room with teacher assistance

• Second student computer room with printing facilities

• CES Café

• 2 student roof top gardens

Studying at CES“A unique learning experience”

at CES, we strive to make learning the English language a memorable and fun experience.

our school locations, teaching staff and administration will ensure you can focus on improving your English language skills in a relaxed, friendly environment.

Whether in the classroom or using the Ces online e-learning platform at home, our teachers’ main focus will be you and helping you make the most of your time at Ces.

from the moment you take your initial english language placement test, our focus will be to ensure that you improve your english skills and develop a stronger and better use of this wonderful language.


london“learn it, live it, love it”

london is a fantastic place to study English; full of history, culture and exciting things to do. Wimbledon, where the school is located, is full of interesting shops, cafés, bars and restaurants. the English author Samuel Johnson believed that if you are tired of london, you are tired of life. here at CES, we agree with him!

8average class size

11year-round

classes

20Summer

classrooms

17PCs & Tablets

available

14maximum per class

16minimum

age

oxFord“the city of dreaming spires”

home to one of the oldest and most famous universities in the world, where could be better to continue your education? our school is located in the beautiful village of Wheatley, just nine kilometres from the centre of oxford city. FaCilitiES

• 10 year-round classes with free Wi-Fi connectivity

• Common room with billiard table and self-service kitchen


• Student computer room with printing facilities

• Student garden with BBQ and seating

• Students have access to the school Mon-Thurs till 10pm to watch movies / play X-Box

6average class size

10year-round

classes

12Summer

classrooms

20PCs & Tablets

available

9maximum per class

16minimum

age






• Student garden with patio area and seating

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Edinburgh“scotland’s inspiring capital city”

Edinburgh has been Scotland’s capital city since the 15th century and is the second most visited tourist city in the United Kingdom. history, culture, fun and nature are everywhere. the city is well known for its beautiful architecture, medieval old town and georgian New town. Edinburgh is famous for its award-winning summer festivals and there’s even a dormant volcano right on its doorstep!




• Student computer room with reference library and study facilities

• Student garden with BBQ and seating area

• Dedicated Teacher Training suite


12year-round

classes

19Summer

classrooms

16PCs & Tablets

available

14maximum per class

16minimum

age

lEEdS“the very heart of northern england”

CES leeds is located in the centre of this great sporting and shopping city. as a university city, it’s big enough to find plenty to do, yet small enough to get around easily. our school is located in the financial and legal district and is just minutes away from some of the best tourist attractions and shopping streets. the large student population means the nightlife is never dull and there is always somewhere to go.FaCilitiES


• Student common room with tea and coffee making facilities




9year-round

classes

20Summer

classrooms

15PCs & Tablets

available

14maximum per class

16minimum

age

worthing“life on the sunny south Coast”

Situated at the foot of the beautiful South downs and only 20 minutes from Brighton and 90 minutes from london is beautiful sunny Worthing. Worthing is known to have one of the sunniest climates in England. With a population of just over 100,000, this is a safe and secure environment in which to improve your English. CES is the only British Council accredited school in Worthing.FaCilitiES


• Tea and coffee making facilities



• X-Box

• 3 outdoor gardens with seating areas


14year-round

classes

20Summer

classrooms

16PCs & Tablets

available

14maximum per class

16minimum

age

harrogatE“the historic english spa town”

repeatedly voted the best place to live in the UK, harrogate has been called “the Jewel of the North” and has been visited for generations by people for its clean air and healthy living. harrogate became famous in the 18th and 19th centuries as a spa town and welcomed a host of famous people from royalty to agatha Christie. FaCilitiES


• Student common room with tea and coffee making facilities and lunch service



8year round

classes

9PCs & Tablets

available

6average class size

11summer

classrooms

16minimum

age

9maximum per class


Centre of english studies is delighted to offer guaranteed progression onto the nCuK international foundation Year in the following study centres:

founded in 1977, BsC hampstead is a well-established and highly-reputed training centre in london. students enjoy excellent levels of personal care and attention from a friendly team of highly committed and dedicated staff, to help students maximise their progress.

the school is perfectly located between the wealthy residential areas of hampstead, one of london’s best-preserved old villages, and West hampstead, with its beautiful high street full of cafes, shops and restaurants. it is also within walking distance of hampstead heath, one of london’s largest and most ancient parks. As such it is an ideal location for discovering ‘real-life’ london whilst also being close to multiple transport links to explore central london.

BSC offer excellent facilities, including: • Wi-Fi available throughout the school• Immediate access to London travel network• Café serving coffee, hot food, sandwiches and pastries

• Two outdoor garden patios• Library and study centre• In-house cinema

BsC london hampstead

Mander Portman Woodward


MPW is a leading independent sixth-form college offering the nCuK foundation programme giving students the flexibility to choose subjects that interest them the most. MPW Birmingham has an excellent mix of both British (70%) and international students (30%) drawn from a wide range of countries. situated in the affluent edgbaston suburb student accommodation halls are situated next to the college.

MPW has a friendly and inclusive atmosphere where students can develop confidence, maturity, and knowledge in their subject areas. Classes have fewer than 10 students and each student works closely with a Personal tutor who provides a high level of personal care and develops a unique educational Progress Plan. Career and university support is also provided. When students leave MPW Birmingham they do so with well-grounded study skills and the self-discipline needed to thrive at university and the world of work.

Chelsea independent College“Chelsea independent College is a small and vibrant school of around 180 students situated in south-West london. it offers A-levels, gCse, an international foundation year, and a pre-A level programme. some 60% of its students are drawn from over 41 different countries.

CiC offers small classes of around 8. the college offers a full range of academic subjects including maths, science, art and graphics, business, economics and finance. CiC offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities, and boarding is available in superior facilities near West Brompton. Ages range from 14-18, with the bulk of the student body being over 16.

difC ireland

established in 1999, difC have extensive experience in helping international students successfully progress to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. difC offers international students a pathway to study in leading universities across ireland, the uK, mainland europe, Australia and usA.

As ireland’s exclusive delivery centre for nCuK international foundation Year and Pre-Masters programmes, difC provides guaranteed access to over 4,000 undergraduate & postgraduate courses on successful completion of your studies. specialised pathways are offered in Business/law, engineering & technology, science and health science (Medicine).

Programmes delivered at difC are based on the highest academic standards and students a fully supported by our experienced academic team to help achieve their ideal university placement.

into Manchester

no matter what subject you want to study, into can offer you a guaranteed route to university in the uK. study an academic pathway programme at into Manchester and you can progress to a wide range of degrees. from business and law, to science and engineering, there are so many options!

When you choose into Manchester, you’ll be choosing one of the uK’s most popular study destinations. You’ll also be studying alongside students from up to 100 nationalities, so you’ll feel at home right from the start.

into Manchester is a multi-pathway study Centre that offers you progression to a wide choice of uK universities. All successful students are guaranteed a place at one of nCuK’s partner universities, including the university of leeds and the university of sheffield.

in addition to into Manchester, Ces and into have a full partnership agreement so no matter what subject you want to study, into can offer you a guaranteed route to university in the uK. study an academic pathway programme at one of into’s 11 other uK Centres and you can progress to a wide range of degrees. from business and law, to science and engineering, there are so many options! You can choose to study in some of the world’s most popular student cities, like london or Manchester, or in a more relaxed campus environment, like exeter or gloucestershire. Wherever you choose, we will make sure you have a great study abroad experience.

2017 fees £14,500

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2017 fees £16,750

2017 fees £14,495

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