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Things to know and FAQs about London Schools
 Which
are the courses types offered by the schools?
General English –
General English group course
The General English course usually lasts 15 hours; semi-intensive General
English course lasts 20 hours; intensive General English group
course (4 hours a day)
Part-Time English
Conversational Classes – conversation group course in English
Grammar Classes
Intensive English (English course for 25 or 30 hours per week, in
practice 5 or 6 hours per day).
Business English –
English group course on business matters
Exam Preparation – specific English course for preparation for
official examinations (these courses are taken only on specific dates in
the year, 1 or 2 months before the examination date as determined by
Cambridge)
Cambridge FCE, CAE & CPE Exam Preparation
Cambridge IELTS Exam Preparation
Cambridge IELTS PLUS Exam Preparation
Focus on Writing English – English
group course focused on grammatical correctness in writing
One-to-One – this course offers written or verbal English
individual lessons
Online English – remote English course (online)
Work & Learn English (general part-time group English course,
tailor-made for people who work and can study just a limited number of
hours per day and only at certain times)
Young English Studio (specific group programs for medium- and
high-school kids)
Summer School (10-15 years of age) Summer vacations study with
General English group courses
Group Programmes (10-17 years of age)
Individual Programmes (16 & 17 years of age) One-to-One General
English courses, with particular emphasis on writing and speaking.
Why is it important to look for a school that has been certified by the
British Council?
To be accredited by the British Council means the school follows a
curriculum of known quality standards. Being acknowledged by the British
Council is prestigious because its standards are incredibly high. The
accreditation system provides the students an extra warranty for a
quality choice and gives the language schools a series of benefits and
better chances to advertise themselves. The British Council accredited
schools (almost all of them) feature the accreditation logo on top left
Visas
for English studying students
If you are not an Italian
citizen, please visit the UKBA website (Student Visitor Visa & Extended
Student Visitor Visa). It is possible to watch a video guide on the
website from YouTube, that is available in many languages, about visas.
When do the courses
start? The
courses start every Monday, all year round.
How
many students per course? Maximum
of 14 students for any course and all classes are international.
What
is the entry test? It is a test that certifies your level of
knowledge and allows you to be assigned to a corresponding class. After
having taken the test you could start your course immediately.
What
are the schedules? Usually
the schools are open from 8:30 through 19:30, and are closed on
weekends.
Are
books included? No.
You can purchase them once you are in London.
How
long are the lessons? Lessons are 50 minutes each.
Are
there age limits to attend the Callan courses? No. Students
less than 16 years must be accompanied by an adult guardian.
Can
we get individual lessons? Yes.
Can
I reduce the weeks that I have booked? No.
Booking all weeks together allows some discounts, thus you are going to
pay less per week when you pay for more weeks altogether. That is why it
is not possible to reduce them later on.
Where
can I see the prices? You can look at the prices right on the
schools’ websites (we will show you their
websites).
You will get a discount on their list price when you book with us
online.
OK,
how can I book?
You must first complete the pre-registration form that you can find at
this link:
Ask for a quote
Book
your programme and then, having filled in the form with your personal
information and having sent it, print the page that pops up and follow
the written instructions.
What is the minimum age to attend
the courses? The
school won’t accept students younger than 11 years old. Children under16
years of age have to be accompanied by someone that has the age of
majority for
the whole length of the course.
Cost
of living
A minimum budget of £ 800 per month is necessary to study and live in
London’s Zone 2 and £ 600 per month for London’s Zone 3 onwards, as
recommended by the British Government. This is in addition to the cost
of your courses. Your budget will depend on the type of accommodation
you will select and on your social behaviour. Need help to find
accommodation? Rooms
in London
Travels
London has five large airports plus the Eurostar. Once in London you
will soon learn to use the famous subway, or 'tube', thanks to the easy
maps that are everywhere. There is also a fast train network that goes
all over the city and surrounding areas, to the city’s many railway
stations, and thousands of two-story red buses. It is recommended to
purchase the "Oyster Card", which is a public services subscription that
is valid on all these means of transportation. It can be recharged with
any amount, thereby avoiding the subway queue (the Oyster Card has
to be "dragged" on the reader coming in/going out from the subway
station and the small "gate" will open automatically).
Why study English in London?
As everyone knows, a language is learned more easily and much quicker in
the country where it is spoken, not in your own country. You can work
hard at home, but studying in Italy won’t be as effective as studying
and living in London or in other areas of England. Remember that
studying English won’t be a duty, it will be a pleasure that will
offer you huge benefits. English will give you access to plenty of
knowledge, experiences, places, people and stories that will enrich you.
Studying English is, in our opinion, a pleasurable and engaging life
experience, to be remembered with nostalgia. "Good times" after all!
Why London?
A
multicultural city that sets new trends, where there are new
opportunities for everyone, where it is easy to know new people and
there are many opportunities to grow personally and professionally: this
is London.
London possesses a great many cultural attractions that make this city
the ideal place to learn English:
- A rich architectural heritage
- New emblematic buildings
- Some of the best museums in the world
- Free events and festivals almost every day
- Free admittance to many of the 300 museums and art galleries
London is also known as one of the commercial capitals of the world:
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Famous store chains
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Unique markets
-
Unusual Boutiques
Nightly entertainment lasts
late through the night, and there is much to choose from in accordance
with any taste:
- London’s West End
- Famous musicals
- Theatre, opera and ballet
- Live music in large or small venues
- World famous dancing club, where you can dance with famous DJs through
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