Westcroft Square 2013

Westcroft Square

Intensive General English,University Preparation andExamination courses 2013Bringing language to life

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Our locationWestcroft Square is in Stamford Brook, a pleasant, safe neighbourhood close to Chiswick, apopular, lively shopping and residential area. Many of our host families are in this area and theschool is just 3 minutes’ walk from Stamford Brook underground station in Zone 2 – around 20minutes from the centre of London.

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65 WestcroftSquare

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Our clients at Westcroft Square come from a variety of backgrounds.Some need English for their work, some for study and some for leisure.

Whatever their reasons for learning, they are all serious about gettingresults. At the same time, they want to enjoy themselves – peoplealways learn more if they are enjoying themselves.

We look forward to welcoming you to the London School of English.We are sure we can help you to achieve the results that you need.

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Thanks to all the teachers and staff,my English skill has improved a lot.I met lots of lovely people at schooland the time I shared with them wasone of my most unforgettablememories.

Momoko TamadaJapan

What makes us different?

We understand that you want to use English more effectively and withgreater confidence in the shortest possible time, so everything that wedo is focused on achieving that objective.

� We offer unrivalled experience so you can be sure that our trainerswill help you to achieve practical results.

� Many of our clients are a little older than in most schools, whichmakes the learning environment a mature, productive andenjoyable place to be.

� We use a variety of methodologies and materials to suit differentlearning styles. We develop many of our own resources,so you don’t just use one course book throughout your course.

� We have an attractive, modern training centre in an excellent partof London – close to the centre (Zone 2), but in a safe, residentialarea of the city.

� We offer high standards in all aspects of your stay – excellentaccommodation options within easy reach of the school, variedfree time options, a school cafeteria and high speed internetconnectivity in the school. Wifi is also available in youraccommodation.

� We are focused on progress, which we monitor throughout yourstay so that we – and you – can be sure that you are learning all thetime. To see some real examples of how our clients have progressed,turn the page...


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Progress. Results. Success.

Progress and results are our shared goals, so we work closely with youto achieve them.

The amount of progress someone can make varies according to a numberof factors, including starting level, stage of learning, budget, natural abilityand commitment. The case studies on page 7 are based on the experienceof some recent clients.

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Number of weeks

Levels

8 Advanced

7 Pre-Advanced

6 Upper Intermediate

5 Intermediate

4 Low Intermediate

3 Pre-Intermediate


Damla AktasTurkey

Studied: 10 weeks’Intensive General Englishand � weeks’ IELTS

After leaving us: MSc. inFinancial Management atthe University ofEdinburgh

Not only did I improvemy English skills quickly,but also I made manygood friends fromdifferent countries.Moreover, all our teachersand staff were incrediblyhelpful and friendly.Thanks to them, even themost intensive courseswere very enjoyable. I amextremely grateful to allmy teachers and staff fortheir help with my MScapplications.

Maria VittoriaCompagnoniItaly

Studied: 5 weeks’ IntensiveGeneral English, 11 weeks’English for University and4 weeks’ Young BusinessEnglish

After leaving us: BA inHuman ResourceManagement at LondonMetropolitan University

At the London Schoolof English I found not onlysupport and competency,but also friends and lovelyteachers. After only 5months I passed the IELTSwith 7.0, and now I’mstudying business andmanagement usingacademic texts withoutany problems! The monthsat LSE were the best of allthis long year.

Amirtaher ShiraniIran

Studied: 15 weeks’Intensive General English,7 weeks’ IELTS and9 weeks’ English forUniversity

After leaving us: MA inLandscape Architecture atthe University of Sheffield

When I arrived at LSE Iwas a pre-intermediatestudent with just a little over� months to gain a �.5 inIELTS and now I am aMasters’ student at SheffieldUniversity. In my opinionthere were three contributingfactors to me achieving mygoal: hard work, planningand my choice of school.LSE provides an environmentwhich encouragesdevelopment in a comfortableand uninterruptedatmosphere, where Englishcan be developed to its fullpotential.

Daeyoo JeongKorea

Studied: 13 weeks’Intensive General Englishand 18 weeks’ English forUniversity

After leaving us: BA inFashion Design at CentralSt. Martin’s College,University of the Arts

What I foundparticularly useful whilestudying on the English forUniversity course was howto carry out research andwork on a project. Not onlydo they teach academicEnglish of course, but alsothe way to approach yourassignment. The course isan ideal bridge for the gapbetween my IELTS studyand my university life andis like a gateway to theBritish educationsystem.”

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Intensive General English (IGE)A highly practical and effective English language course formotivated adults.

If you are motivated, prepared to work hard, and want a fast-paced,dynamic and enjoyable learning environment, then this course is for you.As the name suggests, the course is intensive – 22 hours per week (andwhen we talk about an hour, we mean �0 minutes). In those 22 hours…

� You will work with qualified and experienced trainers who usedifferent teaching methods to suit your needs.

� You will achieve practical results; we build up your knowledge andmake sure you apply what you have learned daily.

� You will never be bored! We use teaching materials that aredeveloped by us to support our dynamic and varied teachingstyles. We use published text books, but they are used alongside avariety of other materials to make the course content varied,interesting and relevant.

� You will have one-to-one tutorials to discuss your progress and reviewyour needs, so that we can be sure that the course remains relevant.

� You will be able to enjoy the company of new friends who will shareyour needs and motivation but who will come from a wide variety ofcultures and language backgrounds.

Learning in such a multicultural environment makes the world asmaller place. The cross-cultural skills that you gain will help you inmany aspects of your personal and professional life.

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Age Minimum 18; Average 28

Hours 22 hrs/wk. (22 x �0 mins)

Times 09.15 - 15.45 Monday - Fridayexcept Wednesday09.15 - 12.45

Length Minimum 2wks, no maximum

Schedule Semi-flexible start dates

Plus… Regular lecture schedule

Monthly 1:1 tutorial

Monthly progess test

Level

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English for University (EFU)Practical academic English and study skills for real university preparation

If you want to gain a place at the university of your choice and succeed in yourstudies there, you need to be prepared. If you take this course:

� You will feel more confident and prepared for academic life and willtherefore be more likely to be successful. We cover both academic Englishand the key learning skills that you will need at university.

� You will be a more attractive candidate than someone who simply hasthe required English level. Competence in research skills, critical analysisand extended writing is not a part of the IELTS examination, socompleting this course gives you a competitive advantage.

� You will have the help you need to achieve your goals. You will besupported by our University Relations Manager and by our wholeAcademic Management team.

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University Relations ManagerOur University Relations Manager can support you fromthe moment you start your course with us by:

� Helping you choose both course and institution ifyou haven’t already done so

� Giving you a realistic assessment of your plans� Helping you complete your application� Liaising with university staff – we have good connections with the admissions

staff at a number of universities� Negotiating on your behalf if you don’t quite get the results you need.

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Times 09.15 - 15.45 Monday - Fridayexcept Wednesday09.15 - 12.45

Length Min. 4 week course block,maximum � months

Schedule Fixed start dates

Plus… One university visit or visitfrom a university representativeevery course

Regular lecture schedule

Monthly 1:1 tutorial

Monthly progress test

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Preparing for an examination is demanding, and you need the bestpossible support to get a good result. We give you plenty of practice tests,a mock examination and regular detailed analysis and input. By the timeof the examination, you can be confident that you will be well prepared.

IELTSIf you are planning to enter a British university, you will need a goodIELTS score. Our intensive preparation courses give you the best chanceof getting the score you need in the examination.

Cambridge FCE and CAEThe Cambridge examinations are still the best known British examinationsfor international students. Our preparation courses for the First Certificatein English (FCE) and Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) will prepareyou for every part of these examinations.

PTE AcademicThe Pearson Test of English (PTE) academic preparation course isrecognised around the world and by more than 95% of UK universities asan entrance requirement. Our PTE academic course offers a fast-trackalternative to IELTS, with results usually delivered within 5 working days.

The following examination courses are offered at our Holland ParkGardens centre:

Cambridge BEC Vantage and BEC HigherEmployers are increasingly interested in evidence of a good command ofbusiness English, so these examinations will enhance your resumé andimprove your employment opportunities.

Legal English examinationsOur TOLES and ILEC legal English preparation courses are available toparticipants who have completed our Legal English: Young Lawyers programme.

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Examination coursesExamination success in the shortest possible time

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Times 09.15 - 15.45 Monday - Friday

Length IELTS �, 7 or 8wksFCE/CAE 8wksPTE 2wks

Schedule Fixed start dates

Levels IELTS

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My speaking and writing skills inparticular improved a lot becausemy teacher constantly gave mepersonal feedback which resultedin a high score in the IELTS exam.

Claudio RusselloItaly

I’m very happy with my homestay accommodation.My hosts are very kind, the cooking is very goodand they have helped me to discover interestingplaces in London. The journey to school is reallyconvenient, I can take the bus or walk.

Takafumi KatakuraHitachi

My experience inmy homestay waswonderful. The house isnear the school and thefamily are friendly. It feltcomfortable and safe.

Rogerio Dias de AraújoBrazil

Accommodation

For most people the choice of accommodation in London is extremelyimportant. We offer you the following options:

HomestayThis is a great way to ensure that you are speaking English at everyopportunity during your stay. Many of our hosts are professionalworking people who can give you an insight into British life. Ourhomestays are in good, safe areas typically within 30 minutes ofour centres, and offer wifi connection.

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ResidencesFor those who prefer a little more independence, residences arean affordable alternative to homestay accommodation. We offer year-round residences; the choice is even greater in the summer monthswhen university residences are available.

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Flat share

When you have settled into life in London, you may decide to share anapartment (usually called a ‘flat’ in the UK) with others.

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Our services and facilities

We make sure that your needs are met throughout your stay by providingmany extra services:

Social programmeEveryone needs to relax after a busy day, so our organised social programmegives you an opportunity to experience London and practise your English inthe company of your new friends from the school. We can also help youorganise trips outside London.

Student lounge and caféWe provide a variety of freshly prepared foods in our modern, internet-enabled café. The café provides an ideal opportunity for you to practiseyour English in a relaxed and informal environment. There are also manyother cafés and restaurants within a few minutes’ walk of the school.

Technical facilitiesMany people want to stay in touch with home or work when they are here, sowe provide high-speed wifi access in the school and in accommodation. As youmight expect, all our computers support all major non-European scripts.

Additional learning facilitiesIn addition to access to the internet and email, our computers offer freeaccess to our online learning modules, so you can continue to study evenwhen your classes have finished for the day.

All the staff at the school want to help you to make the most of your time.So whatever support or advice you need, just ask us – we’re here to help.

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I’ll remember the LondonSchool of English forever. I met so manyinteresting people, hadfun improving my Englishand now have realdirection for the future.

Fabiana Prado BezerraBrazil



Improve your Englishat any time – and fromanywhere in the world!The internet now gives everyone access to a virtual learningenvironment, so you can study when and where it suits you. A rangeof approaches makes learning enjoyable and productive.

Our e-learning courses help you to improve your English:

� in preparation for a course with us, before you come to London

� to reinforce what you have learned after you have left us

� if you are too busy or do not have the opportunity to come toLondon at all

On our e-learning courses you will benefit from:

� a wide range of interactive and challenging activities

� modules and tasks based around a variety of business and socialsituations

� modules and tasks designed so that you can study in small,manageable units

� regular online support to guide you through your studies and helpyour motivation

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The structure of thecourse is excellent, andmost importantly I canstudy at any time. Theweekly contact is veryimportant and helps memaintain my schedule.

Gilberto FreitasScania Latin America

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Level Scale

*The school’s level scale matches IELTS. When a student has finishedworking at a level s/he should achieve this score on an IELTS test.

*Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of theCouncil of Europe

Level Description CEFR*

Very Advanced I can speak fluently and C2understand completely.

Advanced I speak and understand very C2well but sometimes haveproblems with unfamiliarsituations and vocabulary.

Pre-Advanced I speak and understand well C1but still make mistakes and failto make myself understoodoccasionally.

Upper I can communicate without B2Intermediate much difficulty but still make

quite a lot of mistakes andmisunderstand sometimes.

Intermediate I can speak and understand B1-2reasonably well and can usebasic tenses but have problemswith more complex grammarand vocabulary.

Low I can make simple sentences B1Intermediate and can understand the main

points of a conversation butneed much more vocabulary.

Pre- I can communicate simply and A2Intermediate understand in familiar situations,

but only with some difficulty.

Elementary I can say and understand a few A1things in English.

Beginner I do not speak any English.

About our clientsOur course participants come from a range of nationalities,backgrounds and age groups. While you are at the school,you will study alongside a wide variety of people, whichkeeps each course stimulating and different.

Age profile

Age profile of participants on all scheduled courses.

Average age: 27

Where our clients come from

Number of nationalities in 2011/12: 60

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Central & Eastern Europe (12%)

Central & South America (10%)

Asia & the Far East (29%)

Middle East & Africa (21%)

Western Europe (28%)

Next steps…

We are here to help you, not to pressure you, so feelfree to contact one of our advisers to discuss your needsfurther. You can contact us as follows:

By telephone+44 20 7605 4142 (Sales enquiries)+44 20 7605 4123 (All other enquiries)(Lines are open Monday – Friday, 08.30 – 17.30)

By [email protected]

Our websitewww.londonschool.com

To book a coursewww.londonschool.com/booking

Administration address15 Holland Park Gardens, London W14 8DZ

Visiting address65 Westcroft Square, London W6 0TA

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