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Programmes & Fees 2020
The modern way
LANGUAGES
to learn a language www.leolanguages.com
Our experience
makes the difference
Leo Languages has
the right course for
you whatever your age
or needs
2 2020
“
A complete language solution
whatever your level or budget
”
4 ILH Worldwide
Live and study in your teacher’s home Adults & Juniors
14 English in Margate United Kingdom
Study in a boutique school by the seaside Adults & Juniors (14+)
36 English On Sea United Kingdom
Mini-stays (home stay, residential) by the seaside Juniors
38 Home Group 6 United Kingdom
Study in a small group in your teacher’s home Juniors
40 English in a Castle United Kingdom
Study in a beautiful castle by the seaside Juniors
42 Junior Residence United Kingdom
Live and study in an English public school Juniors
44 English in Canterbury United Kingdom
Live and Study in an English University Adults & Juniors (14+)
48 Train to Teach English United Kingdom
For native and non-native speakers Adults (18+)
50 Languages Now Worldwide
Learn online, face to face Adults & Juniors
50 Language Teacher Guide Worldwide
Explore a foreign city with your teacher Adults & Juniors
50 Leo Languages Abroad Worldwide
Finding the right course for you Adults & Juniors
2020 3ilh International Language Homestays
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The Homestay The ILH Way
Experience
After 30 years of experience we
The homestay experience know that studying and living with a
includes accommodation teacher in their home is one of the
and all meals, and you are most effective and enjoyable ways to
part of your host teacher’s social and learn a language.
family life after class.
You live in your teacher’s comfortable
Because you live in your host home and can choose to have 15, 20,
teacher’s home and use the language 25 or 30 full hours of lessons per
all the time, the learning process week.
never stops - you learn during
lessons, during meals, on trips and You receive tailor-made lessons at
when enjoying activities. your pace, giving you confidence and
helping you progress quickly. Your
We choose the host family with your teacher plans lessons according to
interests in mind, and a special diet your interests and needs.
or other special requests are taken
into consideration.
4 2020“ILH has over 30
years’ experience
in teaching
students from
all walks of life
”
Our Host Teachers
Total Immersion Our teachers are chosen for their ability
Personal attention is guaranteed from start to finish. Your individually designed to make you feel completely at home
course takes your interests, language needs and personal objectives into and for their enthusiasm and expertise
consideration. in giving one-to-one tuition. Your age,
interests, personal and language needs
Living in your teacher’s home and participating in their daily family life immerses are all taken into account by the local
you fully in the language you are learning. Language practice continues throughout organizer when selecting the most
the day: during meals, on trips and when enjoying activities with your hosts. Your suitable host teacher for you.
language homestay guarantees an effective course as well as an enjoyable and
sociable stay. Locations
England, Scotland, Ireland, Malta,
Special Courses France, Spain, Italy, Portugal,
Germany, Austria, Romania, Czech
Executive Plus Republic, Turkey, USA, Canada,
Designed for business and professional people and those with specific language Australia, New Zealand, Oman, China,
needs related to their job. With this option we include a pre-course client appraisal, Japan, Norway, Sweden, Guadeloupe,
specific work-related language teaching and specialist course materials. South Korea, Brazil, South Africa,
Ukraine & Russia.
Specialised language tuition is available whatever your needs, for example
vocational areas such as law, finance, banking, accounting, marketing, sales, Duration Unlimited
aviation, medicine and more.
Ability All levels
Exam Preparation Maximum Class Size
Designed to prepare you for a language examination and includes examination One to One, Couples and Families
preparation materials.
Lessons
Local Support 15, 20, 25 or 30 hours per week
Your stay is carefully supervised and supported from start to finish by the local
organizer. The local organizer is always available to help you with any questions Course Dates All Year
you have concerning your course or stay.
Age Any Age
2020 5“ Explore
the city
with your
Additional Options teacher “
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To give you the best experience, you can add different options to your course.
All sports, such as golf, tennis, horse riding, dance and cultural activities can be
booked before arrival.
Add sight-seeing to your ILH course
By adding City Plus or City Experience to your course you can combine
sight-seeing with learning. With your teacher or an adult family
member, you can visit a nearby city, learn about the local history and
use the language you are studying.
Add some local culture to your ILH course
Add the City Plus option and enjoy half or full day trips with your
teacher or an adult family member. You visit local places of interest,
historic and cultural centres and have the opportunity to learn more
about the traditions, heritage and culture of the country you are studying in.
Add a favourite activity to your ILH course
If you add the Hobby Plus option, you can combine learning with your
favourite activity: horse-riding, golf, dancing, sailing, cookery, scuba-
diving or other hobbies.
6 2020“ Learn and
make new
friends “
ILH Summer Special Course
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Shared course for younger learners
Ideal for younger students who want to share their language
homestay with one or two other students of a different nationality.
The course is for students who already have some English language
learning experience.
1 Lessons 2 Location
Students have 15 hours of lessons In Kent and Essex there are many
per week in a relaxed and friendly historic castles, medieval towns
Locations
Kent and Essex (UK)
environment. Some younger students and cities, a lot of beaches and the
feel happier about sharing lessons in a beautiful countryside for students to
Duration 2 - 4 weeks
teacher’s home with another student. enjoy in their free time. Ability
Elementary to advanced (A2 - C1)
Maximum Class Size
3 Students
3 Host Teachers
4 Shared Course Lessons
15 Hours per week
Students stay with a friendly local
Sharing a course with other students
host teacher family in Southern Course Dates
of a different nationality is a very
England where they are welcomed as Available in July - Aug
motivating way for younger students
part of the family during their stay.
to learn. Age 13 - 17
Please note: This is an extra option. Younger students can always book
the one-to-one course in all locations at all times of the year.
2020 7International
Language
HomestaysLanguage Homestays
International
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Languages and destinations
ENGLISH
Kent, Sussex, East Anglia (Essex, Suffolk & Norfolk), Devon & Cornwall, Wiltshire & Dorset,
England
Yorkshire & Lancashire also Channel Islands (Jersey & Guernsey)
England - City London
Scotland Edinburgh, Glasgow, Isle of Bute & the Highlands
Republic of Ireland Dublin, Cork & Shannon regions
Malta Various locations on the island
Dordogne, Charente, Deux Sevres, Provence, Normandy, Brittany, Languedoc-Roussillon,
France
Availles-Limouzine & Poitiers region
Spain Andalucia, Galicia & Costa Blanca
Portugal Algarve
Italy Pisa, Portoferraio (Island of Elba) & Caminata
USA Boston, San Francisco, New York & Florida
Canada Toronto, Vancouver & Vancouver Island
Australia Sydney, Perth & Brisbane
New Zealand Auckland
South Africa Cape Town
FRENCH
Paris (Versailles), Montpellier, Tours, Marseille & Provence Region (Nice, Toulon,
France
Saint-Raphael, Avignon)
Guadeloupe Guadeloupe
GERMAN
Germany Cologne, Dusseldorf, Munster, Paderborn, Hannover, Frankfurt, Berlin, Stuttgart & Munich
Austria Vienna
ITALIAN
Italy Rome, Pisa, Marsiliana, Portoferraio, Aosta, Trento, Bergamo & Caminata
SPANISH
Spain Madrid, Barcelona, Alicante & Basque Country Argentina Buenos Aires
RUSSIAN
Russia Moscow & St. Petersburg Ukraine Kiev
PORTUGUESE ARABIC
Portugal Lisbon & Porto Oman Muscat
Brazil Rio de Janeiro Morocco Casablanca
TURKISH NORWEGIAN
Turkey Istanbul Norway Oslo
CZECH CHINESE
The Czech Republic Prague China Guangdong (HKG)
ROMANIAN JAPANESE
Romania Iași Japan Tokyo
SWEDISH KOREAN
Sweden Stockholm South Korea Seoul
Teacher families may live in the outlying areas of the cities, rather than in the centre.
8 2020Standard Course
Our Standard Course is available worldwide for as many weeks as required, for all ages and levels
• Arrival any Sunday throughout the year. Lessons start on Monday.
• Weekly fees (up to 7 nights) include:
- Full-board accommodation in the teacher’s home.
- Tuition with pre-course level assessment test and use of suitable course materials.
- In addition to the number of formal tuition hours booked, the study programme will include approximately
- one hour self-study daily.
- Minimum of three accompanied outings per week to places of local interest.
- Certificate of Attendance and progress report at the end of the course.
There is a 10% discount for short stays of 4 days (3 nights). The full number of hours is taught. There is a 15%
discount for friends and relatives with a similar language level sharing tuition in the same teacher family. For relatives and
friends sharing a host teacher family without tuition the daily rate for ‘Extra Day’s Homestay’ applies. A discount of
50% applies to children under the age of 8 who must be supervised by an adult at all times.
There is a supplement of £60, €80 or $80 for all stays that include the Christmas period (25 and/or 26 December) or
the New Year period (31 December and/or 1 January). For a stay that includes both the Christmas and the New Year
periods the supplement is charged twice.
Registration fee of £50, €80 or $80.
24/7 Supervision Supplement for students under the age of 18 of £75, €100 or $100 per week
Students under the age of 18 must book this supplement unless they are taking the City Plus option, the Summer
Special Course or are accompanied by an adult. Please see ‘Students Under 18’ on page 12 for more information.
Number of hours’ tuition per week Extra
Language Destination Currency Day’s
15 20 25 30 Homestay
England & Scotland STERLING £ 900 £ 1020 £ 1140 £ 1260 £ 80
England (London) STERLING £ 1000 £ 1120 £ 1240 £ 1360 £ 100
Republic of Ireland & Malta EUROS € 1100 € 1280 € 1460 € 1640 € 80
English France, Spain & Portugal EUROS € 960 € 1100 € 1260 € 1420 € 70
Italy EUROS € 1200 € 1340 € 1500 € 1660 € 80
USA & Canada * US DOLLARS $ 1400 $ 1600 $ 1800 $ 2000 $ 120
Australia, N Zealand & S Africa STERLING £ 850 £ 950 £ 1050 £ 1150 £ 70
French France & Guadeloupe EUROS € 1180 € 1360 € 1540 € 1720 € 100
Italian Italy EUROS € 1180 € 1360 € 1540 € 1720 € 100
Spanish Spain & Argentina EUROS € 1180 € 1360 € 1540 € 1720 € 100
Portugal EUROS € 1180 € 1360 € 1540 € 1720 € 100
Portuguese
Brazil US DOLLARS $ 1250 $ 1450 $ 1650 $ 1850 $ 80
German Germany & Austria EUROS € 1180 € 1360 € 1540 € 1720 € 100
Romanian Romania STERLING £ 730 £ 830 £ 930 £ 1030 £ 70
Czech The Czech Republic STERLING £ 830 £ 930 £ 1030 £ 1130 £ 80
Turkish Turkey STERLING £ 900 £ 1000 £ 1100 £ 1200 £ 80
Arabic Oman & Morocco STERLING £ 1000 £ 1100 £ 1200 £ 1300 £ 100
Norwegian Norway STERLING £ 1500 £ 1700 £ 1900 £ 2100 £ 120
Swedish Sweden STERLING £ 1500 £ 1700 £ 1900 £ 2100 £ 120
Chinese China STERLING £ 830 £ 930 £ 1030 £ 1130 £ 80
Japanese Japan STERLING £ 1680 £ 1880 £ 2080 £ 2280 £ 150
Korean South Korea STERLING £ 1200 £ 1350 £ 1500 £ 1650 £ 120
Russian Russia & Ukraine EUROS € 1100 € 1280 € 1460 € 1640 € 70
* 17 hour-programme also possible in the US for $1500
Private Bathroom Option With this option, students are guaranteed a private bathroom. Available
worldwide. Weekly supplement is £140, €210 or $210. Two students on this option share the supplement.
Extra Days Up to 2 days’ additional accommodation can be arranged to allow for flight schedules, subject to
availability (not normally available in July and August).
A supplement of £30 per week is charged for diets that require specific products, e.g. gluten-free, soya, halal, etc.
2020 9Transfer Service
Fixed prices for the following destinations in the UK and Ireland. A fuel supplement may be applied in exceptional
circumstances. For all other destinations transfers can be arranged with prices depending on the point of arrival
and the location of the host teacher. Students may share the transfer with another student.
Point of arrival Location of host teacher Each way
London region £75
London (Heathrow, Gatwick and City Airports and St. Pancras
Kent or Sussex £140
International)
Essex £150
London region or Kent £145
Stansted Airport
Essex £90
Kent £80
Channel ports, Ashford and Ebbsfleet International Stations
Essex £150
Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh region £45
Dublin Airport Dublin region €80
Course Options & Add-ons
Hobby Plus
Available worldwide £75, €100 or $100 per week (3 activities)
With this option, students can enjoy their hobby whilst on their language homestay.
Hobbies can include:
• horse-riding • cookery • country pubs
• tennis • flower arranging • British cream tea afternoon
• golf • aromatherapy • boot or antique fairs
• sailing • antiques • sporting or cultural events
• swimming • art galleries • visiting castles / mansions
• dance • painting
For certain activities (for example the British cream tea afternoon) the student is accompanied. For sporting
activities such as tennis or golf a partner is arranged.
Students pay the hobby fee plus the activity or entrance fee where applicable for themselves and the
accompanying person if required
Garden of England Excursion Package - for juniors and adults
The package is available all year round in Kent, in south-east England.
• Dover or Leeds Castle and Canterbury Cathedral £150
Excursions are accompanied by the teacher and include transport and entrance fees for both student and teacher
• Tennis, golf, sailing, horse-riding or mountain-biking £75 per session
Sporting activities include fees and transport and will be with an English companion, not necessarily the teacher.
Other excursions and activities available upon request
10 2020Course Options & Add-ons
All options available worldwide. Please add the supplement price to the Standard Course fee.
City Experience
£200, €250 or $250. Price per city experience (currency depending on destination)
• A full day visit to a city of interest accompanied by the teacher or an adult family member.
• This option includes transport costs to and from the chosen city. Students pay entrance fees for themselves
and the accompanying person.
City Plus Option - For students who are placed in a city location
£240, €300 or $400 per week
The student has either three half-day trips, or one full day and one half day trip, accompanied by the teacher
or an adult family member to visit a place of interest, theatre, concert etc. (student’s choice) within the city.
Transport costs for both student and teacher are included. Students pay entrance fees both for themselves and the
accompanying person.
Students under the age of 18 going to London or other cities in the UK or USA must take the City Plus option.
London – for adult students
Adult students may prefer to stay in London to enjoy independent sight-seeing in the city centre. Accompanied
trips with the hosts can be arranged to:
• London galleries – free entrance
• Other attractions: e.g. Tower of London, Madame Tussauds, Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament
• Tickets to a football match
Executive Plus - For business and professional people with specific needs related to
their job
£150, €180 or $180 per week
• Pre-course client appraisal
• Specific work-related language teaching
• Specialist course materials which the student keeps
• Detailed course report outlining covered topics and progress and Attendance Certificate
Examination Preparation
£60, €80 or $80 per week
• Preparation courses for the following English examinations: Cambridge Preliminary English Test (PET),
Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE), Cambridge Advanced English (CAE), Cambridge Proficiency in
English (CPE), IELTS, TOEIC, Linguaskill. Preparation courses for non-English examinations available upon
request.
• Examination preparation material provided
Exam preparation courses are possible in other languages e.g. DELF - Diploma in French Language Studies, and DELE
- Diplomas of Spanish as a Foreign Language
Linguaskill assessment is an adaptive test, that covers the 4 skills - Reading and Listening combined, Writing, Speaking.
Prepare for the Cambridge English test ‘Linguaskill’ with your host teacher. Choose Linguaskill General or Linguaskill
Business. Take the test at the end of your stay, and receive your result within 3 working days from the Cambridge
Assessment centre online. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a qualification on a date of your choice.
2020 11Students under 18
24/7 Supervision Supplement for students under the age of 18 of £75, €100 or $100 per week
Students under the age of 18 must book this supplement unless they are taking the City Plus option, the Summer
Special Course or are accompanied by an adult. This supplement provides 24/7 supervision and at least four
accompanied cultural outings per week with transport included. In the UK and the USA students requesting a city
location must book the City Plus option.
For all students under the age of 18, a parental consent form, included in the enrolment package, must be
completed and sent to us in advance of any course.
Stays of 27 nights or over for students aged under 16 are considered to be a private fostering arrangement by
UK authorities. There is a supplement of £200 for any such stays to cover the additional administration required.
All students under 18 travelling alone must book the transfer service. This is automatically applied to
the booking unless it is stated at the time of the reservation that a parent or guardian will take the student
to the host family. On departure all students under 18 are taken inside the departure lounge and shown
the check-in queue. We charge a supplement of £15, €20 or $20 for this service. All students under the age of 18
travelling alone must carry with them: passport and visa (if applicable), a letter of consent from a parent that they
are allowed to travel alone, and airline, train or boat ticket.
Unaccompanied Minor Service to/from the airport - When a student is registered with the airline as an
Unaccompanied Minor we charge a supplement of £55, €75 or $75. On departure the driver will check the
student in with the airline and then wait in the departure lounge for the flight to depart. This supplement covers all
the extra parking and waiting. It is important to specify at the time of booking with ILH whether or not the student is
registered with the airline.
All airlines have different policies regarding Unaccompanied Minors and different ages where they require this
service. It is important to contact the airline directly regarding their policies. Please check the airline Terms &
Conditions before booking tickets.
Eurostar Trains
Eurostar Trains do not allow children under 12 to travel alone. With regards to children aged 13-17,
Eurostar should be contacted directly by the parents or the agent to arrange this.
Summer Special Course in Southern England
A course of 15 hours per week for younger students aged 12 - 17 who wish to share the lessons and
host teacher with one or two other students of a different nationality.
Available in England (Kent & Essex) on the following dates: £1680 for the 2-week package
28 June - 12 July, 12 July - 26 July & 26 July - 9 August
There is a fixed two-way arrival and departure transfer fee of £200 (for London airports and Kent Eurostar
Stations). Transfers will normally be shared. Unaccompanied Minor fees may apply, please see previous section
for more details.
• This course is suitable for students at pre-intermediate to upper intermediate levels (A2 - B2). A pre-arrival
test must be submitted at enrolment.
• Minimum of two accompanied outings per week to places of local interest.
• Students can expect around one hour’s daily revision or project work, which is corrected the following day.
• If a student wishes to have additional weeks before or after their Summer Special Course he/she will be
placed on the English on Sea programme (see page 38) for the additional weeks before or after the Summer
Special course.
• If there is no partner for any part of the stay during the course dates the student receives 15 hours’
one-to-one tuition per week at the same price. Please note that we cannot guarantee a partner student.
• Students are placed with other students of the same sex and accommodation is generally in twin rooms.
• Activities depend on the location of the teacher family.
12 2020Choose ILH with confidence
The key benefits of an ILH course are:
An intensive immersion in an authentic environment which will enable you to make much more rapid
progress than classes at home.
High quality one-to-one tuition in a comfortable home with a welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable host
teacher, carefully selected to match your needs.
A great variety of locations across the world
Lessons tailored to your individual requirements and needs, so it’s ideal for studying at your own pace.
A network of local organisers to ensure consistently high quality. Our local organisers’ primary concern is
your welfare and happiness during the stay. Their job is to identify the best possible teacher available for
you, taking into account your:
• linguistic needs,
• preferred location,
• job or studies,
• interests and hobbies,
• age,
• any allergies and special dietary requirements*.
The local organiser regularly visits teachers to make sure that they satisfy our quality standards for teaching
and hosting. Your local organiser will contact you within the first few days to check that you are happy with
all aspects of your stay, and they are on hand to deal with any emergencies that may arise or any questions
you may have.
They pay particular attention when placing junior students and will only place with teachers who have been
appropriately vetted.
Academic support every step of the way. Before your course you will be asked to complete a level assessment
test and needs analysis to help the teacher tailor your course according to your level, needs and interests.
Your teacher will complete a course record which you will be asked to sign to confirm that you have received
the lessons and activities. At the end of the course, the teacher completes a student report detailing your
progress and level which will be emailed to you along with a certificate of attendance. Your teacher will be
able to draw on a variety of resources including:
• Unique ILH worksheets
• Authentic materials, such as newspaper articles, publicity materials, and extracts from TV and radio.
• Course books which help develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and online resources,
such as company websites, YouTube videos etc.
After your course you will be asked to complete an end of course questionnaire which will give you the
opportunity to tell us how your course went and which we will use to improve our courses in future.
You will be integrated into family life so you will learn a great deal more about the culture of the country
than if you stayed in a residence or hotel.
The learning continues after lessons with speaking practice during the course of everyday activities, whether
around the table at meal times, or out and about with the teacher. You will use your language skills in real
life situations.
Engaging activities and trips. You will have a guaranteed minimum of three cultural or social activities every
week to give you the opportunity to sample the cultural life and the main places of interest in the locality.
It could be a tour of a place of historical interest, a visit to the seaside, country home or castle, or a sporting
activity such as tennis or golf, depending on your interests.
You’ll want to repeat the experience. Many of our students choose to do a repeat course in the following year
with the same teacher, or choosing to go to a different location, or even to learn another language.
* There is a supplement of £30, €40 or $40 per week is charged for diets that require specific products, e.g.
gluten-free, soya, halal, etc.
2020 13ENGLISH
IN MARGATE English in Margate
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Our school and what we offer
We are a friendly English language school for adults in the popular
seaside town of Margate in Kent, south east England. We offer high-
quality English language courses designed for adults - whether they
need English for work, examinations or recreational purposes.
1 Our school 2 In Class 3 Making Friends
Our elegant historic school building is Our teachers are very experienced Our Hawley Club Café offers a relaxed
set in a Georgian square in the heart and passionate about teaching. They atmosphere in which students can
of Margate with a private walled do their best to ensure you have a make friends, chat, eat and have fun
courtyard. rewarding experience in the classroom. both during the day and in the evenings.
In addition, they have the support and
back-up of a highly experienced and
6 The Local Area
4 Accommodation motivated academic team.
The Isle of Thanet, to which Margate,
Our friendly Homestay hosts are 5 Exploring Kent Broadstairs and Ramsgate belong,
usually within walking distance of offers a wide range of shopping and
the school and all have wi-fi. Private Discover the county of Kent, also called leisure facilities including museums, art
bathrooms are available. You can also the Garden of England, with its beautiful galleries, theatres, cinemas and sports
stay in one of our lovely fully furnished sites on our regular accompanied half- centres. Combined with the beautiful
and serviced apartments or student day and full-day trips. beaches, countryside and historic sites,
houses near the school. there is always something interesting
to see or do.
14 2020Cambridge
Colchester
Stansted Airport
Luton Airport
London
Margate
Whitstable
Ebbsfleet International
Station (Eurostar) Canterbury Ramsgate
Heathrow Airport
Kent Folkestone
(Eurotunnel) Dover
Ashford International
Gatwick Airport Station (Eurostar)
Eurotunnel train
to Europe
Brighton
0 100 km
Courses “ Located just
General English Course (Standard/Intensive) 500m from
The aim of our courses is to effectively support, guide and motivate students, so
that they can improve their level of English in all areas - speaking, reading, listening Margate’s beautiful
and writing as well as grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Afternoon courses
offer a variety of options including business English and exam preparation. Golden Sands “
Combination and Personal English Courses Location Margate, UK
Students can combine a standard course with one-to-one lessons in the afternoons,
focusing on their particular needs for work or can choose to have a Personal English Duration Unlimited
Course with an all day one-to-one experience tailored to their specific requirements.
Students can also enjoy several working lunches per week with their teacher. Language Levels
Beginners to advanced (A1- to C1)
Exam Preparation Courses
We offer exam preparation courses for the following exams, IELTS, TOEIC, BULATS,
Maximum Class Size
Cambridge First Certificate and Cambridge Advanced English. The BULATS test
can be taken in our school. All other exams can be taken locally. 12 (average 8) students
Lessons
Executive Package
This package includes a combination course, lunches with a teacher, accompanied from 20 - 40 lessons per week
excursions, airport transfers and private bathroom in homestay or apartment
accommodation. Course Dates All Year
Erasmus+ Courses Age 16+
We offer a range of courses for teachers in primary and secondary education, all Under 16 only for closed groups
of which can be funded by Erasmus+ grants.
Parent and child
Mini Stays English in Canterbury is suitable
Our mini stay courses are designed for 12-17 year old students who are looking for a parent coming with a
to learn English. Students will experience 20 hours of English lessons a week, teenager who can study on one
the opportunity to connect with new people, and an exciting social programme of our nearby junior programmes
packed with unique excursions and day trips.
15“ Much more
than just a
language
In & Around Margate school - we
WWW.ENGLISHINMARGATE.COM offer a life
Come and study in Margate experience “
Margate and its surrounding area in the beautiful south-east of
England offers a wealth of famous sites, historic locations, interesting
activities and golden sandy beaches. Make your learning experience
one to remember.
• Beautiful seaside location less than 90 minutes from central London
• The perfect destination for mini-stay students, aged 12.17 years old,
combining studying with action packed activities and trips!
• Independent school (not part of a chain) with hands-on management
• Experienced, friendly and approachable teachers and management
providing a more personal experience
• Historic school building with lovely facilities and classrooms
• Wide range of academic, exam preparation, teacher development and
vocational courses
• Internship / work and study programmes
• Multi media self-study centre open all day and on several evenings
• Atmospheric in-school café and club open during the day and on several
evenings, where it is easy to socialise and make new friends
• High standard homestay and residential accommodation, usually within
walking distance
• Excellent and varied social programme with weekly events
• Regular accompanied excursions to local places of interest in Kent and
surrounding counties
16 2020Come and study in
a beautiful coastal
location...
PHOTO CREDIT: THANET TOURISM
...with fast transport links to London
2020 17“ The
atmosphere in
the school was
perfect; it is
What our students say: like being part
of a little
“Many thanks for my learning experience! You have community “
very good teachers who know how to adapt to their Chiara, Italy
student, help and explain - it was very good for me!
I feel I have made progress. And it is thanks to you!
So, really, many thanks! See you soon.”
Adrien, France
“I have been here since March. Hard to believe that
it’s already been 6 months. I feel like I am part of
English in Margate and that I have a family here in
Margate. I hope one day we will meet again. I love
English in Margate.”
Ecem, Turkey
“Friendly teachers, very helpful, good learning
atmosphere, good social atmosphere (Hawley Club).
My host family was exellent! They were so friendly
and helped me with all things. Excellent food, clean
rooms and house. Many thanks.”
Annett, Germany
“The town, the school and the host family gave me a
very warm welcome. I really enjoyed my stay, I liked
people here, everybody was very friendly; school staff
looks a really good team or even a family. It was a really
wonderful experience for me. Thank you!”
Zilvinas, Lithuania
18
2020“ You are
the best“
Ewa, Poland
“I have been to the school 3 times and I love it. What
is important for me is that the school also organises
activities for the students in the local area. I wouldn’t
change anything about the school - everything is
perfect!”
Mohammed, Saudi Arabia
“I feel I have improved my English a lot in this
IELTS course with helpful, expert teachers and
motivated students. I’m sure you will be more
confident with your English after this course.”
Etsuko, Japan
“I loved living in this small town by the sea and my
host family was delightful. Thank you for everything!”
Praewthong, Thailand
“I am very happy with my course in Margate.
Everybody is very caring and I felt very comfortable.
I lost the fear of speaking in English and this is the
first step forward in my new life.”
Cristina, Spain
19
2020ENGLISH
IN MARGATE English in Margate
WWW.ENGLISHINMARGATE.COM
Key Facts
School Information
Registration Fee: £50 High Season = 22 June - 28 August
The maximum class size is 12 students * Low season = 6 January - 19 June &
1 lesson = 45 minutes, 31 August - 18 December
20 lessons = 15 hours, 30 lessons = 22.5 hours
Students under the age of 18 are requested to
Minimum Age: book either an Intensive Course or the Summer
16 for Beginner, Intensive General English and Exam Preparation courses Vacation Option (when available).
18 for all other international courses
Under 16 only for closed groups * 14 students for groups of under 18
Typical Timetable for our Standard & Intensive Courses
9:30 - 11:00 & 11:30 - 13:00 Monday - Thursday
20 Lessons (Standard)
9:00 - 10:30 & 11:00 - 12:30 Friday
9:30 - 11:00 & 11:30 - 13:00 Monday - Thursday *14:15 - 15:45 Monday and Wednesday
30 Lessons (Intensive)
9:00 - 10:30 & 11:00 - 12:30 Friday 14:15 - 16:45 Tuesday and Thursday
Morning break: 30 minutes Afternoon break: 15 minutes
*From time to time we swap Wednesday and Thursday afternoon schedules so Wednesday pm is 3 lessons and Thursday pm is 2 lessons.
Opening Hours:
We are open from 8:45am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday and from 7:45pm to 9:45pm two or three evenings per week,
except on National Holidays. During opening hours, students are welcome to use all the school facilities, which include the
self-study area, the social club, the internet café and bar, and the table tennis room.
Calendar 2020
EiM is open from Monday 6 January to Friday 18 December, but is closed on the following National Holidays: 10 and 13 April,
8 and 25 May, 31 August, and from 14 December 2020 to 3 January 2021. The first day back for students in 2021 is Monday 11
January.
On national holidays there are no classes. Students have the option of joining a teacher-led excursion (transport not included)
instead of classes. Any missed individual classes are taught on another day. When the national holiday is on a Monday, students
arriving have their induction on the Tuesday. However, the above does not apply to our Christmas Break (from 19 December to 3
January), where no trips are offered as the centre will be fully closed.
First Day
On arrival, students receive a Welcome Pack as part of English in Margate’s Induction programme. This contains comprehensive
information about the school as well as relevant details about the local area, including transport and recreational facilities.
During the induction, students are given both a written and oral test to determine their levels, followed by a tour of the
school. After a mid-morning break, during which they have the chance to meet other students, they join classes at 11:30 (in
summer this may be an introductory class).
In the afternoon, there is an orientation tour of Margate and an academic induction to our self-study facilities as well as a
Course Price includes:
Welcome Pack including Margate Map and tourist information Use of the self-study centre
English in Margate photo identity card Notebook for vocabulary and grammar
Membership of the Hawley Club and free internet facilities Attendance certificate and course report
In-house programme of Social Activities year-round Access to our online learning platform “Let’s
Learn English” for the duration of your course
20 2020Academic Support
One of the key features of our Academic team is the degree of hands-on support offered to students from the moment they
arrive until their departure. This is an ongoing process of communication with all students, including feedback questionnaires
at various points during their stay. Students are also welcome to express their opinions to their classroom teacher, particularly
if they have concerns over their placement and class level. In addition, fortnightly tests and a system of 1-to-1 tutorials
enable us to assess and monitor the progress of all students, ensuring appropriate classroom provision.
For students who wish to add additional elements to their learning programme, our self-study centre, open weekdays from
8:45am to 9:30am, 11am to 11:30am, most of the day from 8:45 am to 5:30pm and on two or three evenings from 7:45pm to
9:45pm, offers the ideal practice opportunity, with assistance from staff available whenever necessary.
Welfare
With academic progress being so closely linked to a student’s personal circumstances, we have a strong system of
pastoral care in place, based on care and confidentiality. During their stay, students can be sure of finding a sympathetic
and helpful member of our Welfare Team who will offer the appropriate advice and guidance, with the individual’s best
interests in mind. Students under the age of 18 have a dedicated meeting on the first day to help make the most of their
experience in Margate.
Key Terms and Conditions
the time of booking. These photos have no commercial or
(for full details please visit our website) contractual value.
Enrolment
English in Margate and English in Canterbury (EiM) accepts Enrolment confirmation and payment
all individual bookings on the understanding that the Once a completed application form and deposit have been
student is 16+ years of age and has an English level that received and accepted, the student will be sent confirmation
we consider to be between elementary and advanced. We by email with an invoice for the balance due. Fees must be
do not accept beginners or proficiency students on group paid in full four weeks before the start of the course. The
courses. We reserve the right not to allow a student to course and accommodation will be cancelled if payment is
start a course if they do not meet these criteria, or to place not received and the student does not contact us about this.
the student in a class with fewer lessons and a different
syllabus, with no right of financial compensation, to better Cancellations and refunds
suit the needs of the student. English in Margate may alter Full fees for all courses are payable and are non-refundable
or cancel the course programme, change teachers and unless we receive a cancellation notice at least 28 days
location and alter dates from those stated in the brochure before the scheduled date of arrival, in which case the
without prior notice. £200 deposit is forfeited. All cancellations must be notified
in writing to the school and are only validated with written
Enrolments are accepted on the understanding that the acknowledgement of receipt from the school. EiM cannot
student has no illness or infirmity which might adversely refund fees to students who start the course late, miss
affect the success of the stay, and that any transmissible classes, choose to exchange their course for one of lesser
disease or pertinent medical condition suffered by the value, or leave early for any reason. There is no refund for
student must be declared at the time of booking. lessons lost due to public holidays. If the course is cancelled
from 28 days to 7 days before the start of the course, 50%
For students under the age of 18 to be accepted, we will of the fees will be refunded; there would be no refund if a
require additional documents signed by their parents or cancellation is made less than 7 days before the start of the
guardians: Consent to Travel and Medical Consent and course.
Parental Consent.
Accommodation and Holidays
All students must agree to the disclosure of their data to We are happy to consider a request for a change of homestay
appropriate bodies such as the UK Visas and Immigration but an administrative charge of £30 may be incurred at the
office or the British Council as required by the Data school’s discretion. For long-stay students we ask that at
Protection Act. least two weeks’ notice is given.
EiM does not accept responsibility for any loss, damage The school must be informed of any guests staying in self-
or misadventure students may suffer in the family, the catering accommodation. A supplement of £30 per night
school or elsewhere, or if students miss classes due to per person is charged for any guests staying overnight.
circumstances beyond our control. Students are liable to
pay for any damage they cause at their accommodation. If the student is on a long course they should pre-book the
Students are strongly advised to take out appropriate travel number of weeks’ holiday they wish to take before the start of
and medical insurance before travelling to England. We the course. All students must notify the school of the specific
recommend using Guard Me. The policy may be booked dates of the holiday they wish to take at least two weeks in
online at guard.me. advance. Students who wish to book a holiday with less than
one week’s notice may do so at the school’s discretion.
EiM is insured with Public Liability Insurance. Students Visas
are advised that the school, its employees and its It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that they have
representatives accept no responsibility for personal injury the correct visa type and appropriate leave to remain in
and/or loss of/ damage to personal property on school the UK. If that is not the case, the course will be terminated
premises. This condition also applies to public and private and tuition fees forfeited. If a visa invitation letter has been
places when students are on school activities and/or issued and the visa application is refused, a refund minus
excursions. The school will not be responsible for resolving any costs incurred would be made upon receipt of a copy of
any issues that arise from lack of insurance cover on the the visa refusal document.
part of the student.
EiM reserves the right to use photographs taken in and out If the student has booked through an agent, their terms of
of class for promotional purposes. If a student objects to contract may apply to the student, but we reserve the right
his or her photo being taken, they should indicate this at to apply our own terms.
2020 21General English Courses
English for Beginners
Dates Any time of year excluding mid-June to the Lessons per week 20 lessons plus guided self-study
end of August for the first 4 weeks; 30 lessons in
Length Minimum 8 weeks the following weeks
Levels A1- Price £380 per week for the first four weeks,
Class Size Maximum 4 students for the first 4 weeks £240 per week for the following weeks
This course is aimed at students with little or no previous experience of English language learning and is designed to enable
a smooth transition into an Elementary class. The main focus is on oral communication, although the four skills of reading,
writing, listening and speaking are all covered, together with grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.
Standard Course
Dates Start any Monday for any duration Lessons per week 20
Levels A1 to C1 Price £220 per week
£200 per week for 6 weeks+
The Standard Course, which students can join on any Monday, focuses primarily on the key skills of listening, speaking, reading
and writing as well as grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Underlying this is an emphasis on the communicative approach
in which we encourage students to develop conversational fluency. This course takes place every morning throughout the
year and suits anyone wishing to have more free time in the afternoons to devote to private study or exploration of the local
area. Please note students at B2 and C1 level may join FCE and CAE preparation classes instead.
Intensive Course
Dates Start any Monday for any duration Lessons per week 30
Levels A1 to C1 Price £260 per week
£240 per week for 6 weeks+
Mornings General English
Afternoons Skills for Social Interaction, Travel & Work
or Business English
The Intensive Course consists of General English in the mornings (as specified for the Standard Course) and a choice of
either ‘Skills for Social Interactions, Travel & Work’ or ‘Business English’. This ‘Lifeskills’ or ‘Business English’ approach in the
afternoons enables a varied course programme catering to particular needs and preferences. Please note that the ‘Business
English’ option is available from a minimum number of 6 students and requires a minimum of B1 level.
Intensive Course + Professional Training
4 week Intensive Course + Professional Training - available all year round (excluding July and August)
The 4 week package costs £1640* and includes:
• Intensive course (30 lessons per week) with General English in the mornings and professional input in the afternoons
• Standard homestay accommodation – half-board during the week, full-board at weekend, free Wi-Fi
• 4 half-day weekly excursions and 2 full-day excursions
• 4 social evenings per week in our Club or in the local area
• 2 visits to local companies as part of the afternoon professional course (including hotel & catering, retail, insurance,
engineering and IT)
Levels B1 upwards
* Executive Homestay option with private bathroom and local area bus pass at £60 per week supplement
* Additional weeks £400
This course is the perfect options for individuals who work or are about to enter the job market and would like to understand
more about how a business operates. The lessons in the afternoons provide vocabulary related to professional areas and also
work-related simulations with expressions typically used in professional contexts. The course is ideal if you use English as a
lingua franca in your job.
22 2020English for Specific Purposes and Personal English Courses
English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
Professional Fields Available:
Aviation, law, engineering, tourism & catering, oil & gas, banking, nursing, public speaking
Dates Start any Monday for 1 - 2 weeks* Lessons per week 20 Standard + 10 ESP
Levels B1 upwards Price £400 per week
*(Closed groups can be quoted for any length of stay and
Class Size Maximum 6 Students
any tailored programme of study)
These afternoon options enable course participants to build upon existing specialist knowledge, and to enhance and
consolidate work-related performance. Language skills from different professional fields, focusing on vocabulary, expressions
and pronunciation, are developed by means of scenarios, role-plays and case studies. Four distinct units of work are presented
each week, enabling students to join at any time. The course can be taken in two stays of one week and can be added to a
longer stay.
Combination Course
Dates Start any Monday for any duration Lessons per week
20 in a group (Standard Course)
+ individual lessons (2-12)
Levels A1 to C1 Price £42 per lesson
Price to add to a Standard Course. Includes free 15-minute pre-arrival interview with our academic staff. This option
combines the benefits of a morning Standard Course (20 lessons) with individual classes in the afternoons to meet your
specific business, academic or general English language needs. You can choose between 4, 8 and 12 individual lessons per
week.
Executive Package
Dates Start any Monday for any duration Lessons per week 18 individual + 10 group (Low Season)
10 individual + 20 group (High Season)
Levels A1 to C1 Price £1250 per week
A friend or partner can accompany the student and share the same Homestay accommodation without lessons for £250 per week
(this includes a local area bus pass) or have Self-Catering accommodation without lessons for £84 per week.
Package includes:
• 15-minute pre-arrival interview • Half-day trip on Friday each week (transport included)
• Standard course in mornings (20 lessons per week) and • Local area bus pass
10 individual lessons per week in the afternoons • Arrival and departure transfers (Includes Gatwick/
• 4 restaurant lunches per week Heathrow/Stansted/City/Ashford/Ebbsfleet/Port of
• Executive homestay or self-catering apartment with Dover/ Folkestone)
private bathroom and wi-fi • Registration fee and accommodation placement fee
Personal English Course
Dates Start any Monday for any duration (Low Season only)
Price per week
20 Lessons £760 Levels A1- to C2
30 Lessons £1080
Includes free 15-minute pre-arrival interview. This option provides you with your personal teaching team who designs the
course programme around your specific language requirements. All group courses can be taken as a one-to-one option.
2020 23Exam Preparation Courses
For students taking exams, there is an exam supplement of £245 (except Linguaskill). This one-off
supplement covers the cost of the examination fee, course book, internal mock exam and transport to
and from the test centre (local test centre if available).
IELTS Courses (all year round)
Lessons
Start Finish Exam Deadline Exam Date ** Duration AM/PM Course Price
per week
February 24 March 20 February 10 March 21 4 weeks 20 AM * £880
July 13 August 7 June 29 August 8 4 weeks 20 AM * £880
August 31 September 25 August 17 September 26 4 weeks 20 AM * £880
October 26 November 20 October 12 November 21 4 weeks 20 AM* £880
Any dates except the ones above for a minimum of 2 weeks 10 PM*** £120 pw
Levels: CEFR B1 to C1
* Students may join the General English intensive afternoon course for an additional £50 per week
** Exam dates might change, please check at the time of booking
*** This option is only available when combined with a Standard Course in the morning
The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is the required examination for entrance into UK, Australian and
New Zealand institutes of higher education, and is increasingly becoming one of the most important English exams for adult
learners. The aims of the course are to familiarise you with the specific format of the examination and to develop appropriate
strategies and skills. It includes a self-study component in the afternoons. Please note, students who are not taking the exam
can join the preparation course, provided they meet the entry level requirements.
Cambridge FCE & CAE Courses
Lessons Course
Course Start Finish Exam Deadline Exam Date Duration
per week Price
FCE February 3 March 13 March 9 March 13 6 weeks 30 £1560
FCE * April 27 June 5 June 5 June 9 6 weeks 30 £1560
FCE July 6 July 31 July 26 July 30 4 weeks 30 £1040
FCE August 3 Aug 28 August 24 August 27 4 weeks 30 £1040
FCE November 2 December 11 December 8 December 12 6 weeks 30 £1560
CAE February 3 March 13 March 10 March 14 6 weeks 30 £1560
CAE * April 27 June 5 June 6 June 10 6 weeks 30 £1560
CAE July 6 July 31 July 27 July 31 4 weeks 30 £1040
CAE August 3 August 28 August 24 August 28 4 weeks 30 £1040
CAE November 2 December 11 December 8 December 12 6 weeks 30 £1560
FCE Levels: CEFR B1 to C1 CAE Levels: CEFR B2 to C1
Lessons per week 30 (23 lessons in the final week for courses with the exam on a week day).
*For this course additional accommodation nights will be required.
FCE and CAE are suitable for people who need English for professional or study purposes. The exams require knowledge of all
the language skills and the ability to use everyday written and spoken English at B2 level and above. The aim of the course is to
familiarise students with the specific format of the examination and to develop appropriate strategies for the skills involved.
Students not taking the exam can join the preparation course, provided they meet the entry level requirements.
Linguaskill (Business Language Test)
Dates Any time Price
Reading & Listening Test: £70
Speaking Test: £80
Levels A2 to C1 Writing Test: £80
Linguaskill is an online, multi-level test that offers a complete picture of a students English abilities, with fast and accurate testing of all
. four language skills; reading, listening, writing and speaking. There are two options for the computer-based test: Linguaskill General and
Linguaskill Business. The exam is recognised both for CPF funding for French students and as proof of candidate’s current language level.
PET, TOEFL, TOEIC, CPE, BEC and KET
All the above exams, except CPE, may be taken on a Combination Course or as a Personal English Course in the afternoon. CPE
may be taken as a Personal English Course. The TOEIC test is currently unavailable in the UK.
24 2020Teacher Development Courses
TD1 EFL Methodology for Teachers of English as a Foreign Language
Dates upon request Lessons per week 24
Levels B2 upwards Price
1 week €650
2 weeks €1300
Accommodation Homestay with single room, half board
during the week and full board at the weekend: €200 per week
This Structured Training Course is recommended for non-/near-native teachers working with students aged 10+. It may also be
of interest to teachers of other languages or CLIL, due to the extensive focus on methodology.
TD2 Language and EFL Methodology
Dates Start any Monday Lessons per week 20 English language training
+ 10 Teacher development
Levels B1 upwards
Price 1 week €600
Accommodation Homestay with single room, half board 2 weeks €1200
during the week and full board at the weekend: €200 per week
The English Language and Methodology Course is aimed at teachers working with students age 10+. Teachers can take courses
for 1 or 2 weeks. This course combines sessions focussing on professional development with English language training.
TD3 Language & Practical Methodology -School Attachments (“Bi-Component”)
Dates Start any Monday for 1 - 2 weeks Lessons per week
30
Preparatory course + up to 7 weeks School Attachment (including preparatory tutorial)
Levels B1 upwards Price 1 week + 1 week €1158
1 week + 2 weeks €1408
Accommodation Homestay with single room, half board 2 weeks + 1 week €1803
during the week and full board at the weekend: €200 per week 2 weeks + 2 weeks €1953
This course was the result of a 2007 Comenius initiative funded by the UK Department for Education & Skills and the European
Commission involving the British Council, Tours Langues France, and Shadows Professional Development and of outcomes
from the Polish National Agency Comenius conference in Sopot in October 2011. The 2007 Teachers Project was a two-week
programme aiming for gains in new teaching strategies, skills and activities, methodological approaches and resources and
increases in confidence in, and use of, the target language.
TD4 Intensive General English improving the English skills of the participants
Dates Start any Monday Lessons per week 30
Levels A2 upwards Price
€420 per week for 1-2 week courses
Accommodation Homestay with single room, €400 per week from week 3 onwards
half board during the week and full board at the weekend: (includes one half-day cultural visit per week, one
€200 per week full-day cultural visit every two weeks and one
working lunch per week, excludes entrance fees,
excludes accommodation)
The Intensive English Language Improvement Course is aimed at teachers working with students aged 10+ who want to
improve their overall English language level. Four weeks prior to the course you will be asked to complete a needs analysis and
a telephone interview will be arranged. You will need a minimum language level of A2 to qualify for participation. The course
content will be adapted to suit the specific needs of participating professionals. Upon completion of the course you will receive
an attendance certificate.
TD-5 Language, Civilisation and Culture (Erasmus+ scheme)
Dates Start any Monday between 26/03 and 29/09 Lessons per week 30 (inc. visits and activities)
Levels English A2 upwards Price
1 week €650
2 weeks €1300
Accommodation Homestay with single room, half board
during the week and full board at the weekend: €200 per week
The Language, Civilisation and Culture course is aimed at primary and secondary teachers wanting to enhance their
communicative skills, classroom English usage and improve personal English skills for teaching. Participants will be seeking
inspiration for thematic/ CLIL teaching in the primary or secondary school environment.
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