english dates & fees handbook 2014 language teaching centres uk london. brighton. eastbourne

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1 english dates & fees handbook 2014 language teaching centres uk london. brighton. eastbourne

2 General English Courses for Adult Students (aged 16+) On General English courses, we cannot normally accept beginners (CEFR Level A1). If you are not sure of your level, please ask us for a test. Courses begin any Monday (or Tuesday in a week that begins with a public holiday). General English Courses 20 lessons/15 hours London Brighton Eastbourne lessons = 15 hours in the mornings from , Monday - Friday. 28 lessons/21 hours London Brighton Eastbourne lessons = 15 hours in the mornings from , Monday - Friday and 6 hours in the afternoons , Monday - Thursday. There are no classes on Friday afternoons. Exam Preparation Courses for Adult Students (aged 16+) The Exam Preparation and General English courses are the same price so that you can easily change from General English to Exam Preparation when you are ready, subject to availability. For current information about exam dates and fees, see See level restrictions below. If you are not sure of your level, please ask us for a test. Courses begin any Monday (or Tuesday in a week that begins with a public holiday). Cambridge Exam Preparation 20 lessons/15 hours London (FCE and CAE) Brighton (FCE and CAE) Eastbourne (FCE) lessons = 15 hours in the mornings from , Monday - Friday. 28 lessons/21 hours London (FCE and CAE) Brighton (FCE and CAE) Eastbourne (FCE) lessons = 15 hours in the mornings from , Monday - Friday and 6 hours in the afternoons , FCE upper intermediate only (CEFR level B2); CAE advanced only (CEFR level C1). We recommend a 10 or 12-week course. The FCE and CAE exams are held in the first half of March, June and December. Exam fees differ in each location and range from 125 to 140. For recommended start dates and exact exam fees, see In London and Eastbourne, Cambridge Exam Preparation is normally 20 lessons in the mornings. Students taking 28 lessons can choose General English or IELTS Exam Preparation in the afternoons. Page 2

3 28 lessons/21 hours General English + IELTS Exam Preparation London Brighton Eastbourne Intermediate to advanced levels only (CEFR levels B1-C1). 20 lessons General English or Cambridge Exam Preparation in the mornings, 8 lessons IELTS exam preparation in the afternoons. You can take IELTS in London every week and in Brighton and Eastbourne every month. We recommend a course of four weeks or longer. Exam fees differ in each location and range from 135 to 165. For exam dates and fees, see Summer Exam Preparation Course (IELTS, Cambridge FCE and CAE) - 20 lessons 1-4 weeks 5-12 weeks 12+ weeks Course Dates Brighton June - 5 September - 28 lessons 1-4 weeks 5-12 weeks 12+ weeks Course Dates Brighton June - 5 September Intermediate to advanced levels only (CEFR levels B1-C1). Students will be expected to buy workbooks to support their studies. Average price 20 per book. You can take the FCE or CAE exam in Brighton in August. Individual Tuition Individual Tuition (General or Business English) London, Brighton, Eastbourne 40 This price is per hour (60 minutes). Individual tuition is subject to availability. Timetabling, particularly in the summer time, is at the school s discretion. Students can combine Individual Tuition with another course, for example General English 20 lessons in the mornings plus 5 hours individual tuition in the afternoons. The school will send a needs analysis document for you to complete before you arrive. Your teacher will plan your lessons accordingly. Please note we can accept beginners (CEFR Level A1) for Individual Tuition. English Plus Courses for Adults (aged 18+) English + Work Experience (Internship) An English language course followed by an unpaid internship for anything from two weeks to six months. Please note that this programme is only for European Union, Swiss and Tier 5 students. See above for LTC English language course fees (minimum two weeks). Your English must be at least intermediate (CEFR level B1) level before your work placement begins. Work placement fees London Internship 4-16 weeks 474 Specialist placements (12+ weeks) 534 Surcharge for internship 17 weeks or longer 150 Brighton Internship 2-7 weeks 500 Internship 8 weeks or longer 575 Accommodation during work placement (if arranged by LTC): see Page 6 below. Placements are normally general administration work but more specialised placements can be arranged. LTC must receive your CV at least eight weeks before the start of your placement. If you use public transport to go to work everyday, the cost per week is approx 25 (Brighton) and 40 (London Zones 1-3). Page 3

4 English Plus Courses for Adult Students (aged 18+) Continued English + Pitman Business Skills A General English course at LTC London or Brighton in the mornings and a business skills course at Pitman Training in the afternoons. Hours at Pitman Training are flexible; we recommend at least 15 hours per week. Your English must be at least intermediate (CEFR level B1) level before your Pitman course begins. Transport to Pitman Training From LTC London: 15 minutes by tube. Cost approx 40 per week. From LTC Brighton: 15 minutes by bus. Cost approx 25 per week. Pitman Business Skills Diploma Course Weeks (approx) Pitman Fee Pitman Business Skills Weeks Pitman Fee Diploma Course (approx) London Brighton London Brighton Admin Assistant 15 2,950 1,950 Foundation in Book-Keeping 12 2,200 1,560 Business IT 12 1,950 1,560 Introduction to Office Skills 8 1,560 1,040 Business IT+ Marketing & Public Relations 20 2,600 2,600 IT Support Technician 25 1,600 1,425 Business IT+ Web Design 18 2,900 2,340 Microsoft Office Plus 14 N/A 1,820 Essential Book-Keeping Award Essential Get Creative Award Essential Microsoft Office award 7 1, Office Manager 20 2,950 2, , Receptionist 11 1,950 1, ,040 1,040 Secretarial 18 2,995 2,340 Executive PA 26 3,800 3,380 Web Design Specialist 25 1,995 1,395 Fast-Track Microsoft Skills 10 1,560 1,300 Pitman Business Skills Certificate Course Modules Weeks (approx) Pitman Fee Pitman Business Skills Weeks Pitman Fee Certificate Course (approx) London Brighton Modules London Brighton Adobe Photoshop Elements Sage 50 Accounts CIW Foundations Strata IT Fundamentals Computer Keyboard Skills Basic Book-Keeping Dreamweaver Book-Keeping Level 2 Module European Computer Driving Licence* * 200* Book-Keeping Level 2 Module Flash Book-Keeping Level 2 Module Introduction to HTML Business Document Production 1 N/A 175 Keyboard Speed Development Communication at Work 1 N/A 175 Learning Windows Communication Skills for IT Specialists Microsoft Access Different Leadership Attributes and Skills Microsoft Excel Effective Business Communication Microsoft Excel Expert Effective Meeting Skills 1 hour N/A 110 Microsoft Outlook Get into Human Resources Microsoft PowerPoint Get into Marketing Microsoft Publisher Get into Public Relations Microsoft Word Health & Safety Essentials 3 days Microsoft Word Expert Project Management Fundamentals 2 hours N/A 125 *European Computer Driving Licence + approx 100 exam fees Page 4 3 modules 5% discount 5 modules 10% discount 7 modules 15% discount 9 modules 20% discount

5 Young Learner Summer School Course Dates London (ages 13-18) June - 24 August Eastbourne (ages 10-17) June - 24 August Arrive and depart any Sunday. Recommended stay 1-4 weeks. We can accept beginners (A1) on this course. Included in fees: London Classes Accommodation Social NOT INCLUDED Important Information for all Adult Students n Maximum class size for General English and Exam Preparation classes: 12 students. n All General English and Exam Preparation classes are 45 minutes. 20 lessons = 15 hours in the mornings from 09:15-12:45, Monday to Friday. 28 lessons = 20 lessons in the mornings and 8 lessons (6 hours) in the afternoons 13:45-15:15, Monday to Thursday. No classes on Friday afternoons. n There are no classes on public holidays: 18 April, 21 April, 5 May, 26 May, 25 August. n We close on 19 December and re-open on 5 January n Minimum age 16 (English Plus: 18); average age (may be lower in summer). In Brighton, 15 year-old Summer Holiday Course students are integrated into General English classes. n Course fees must be paid in advance to qualify for the lower fees for longer courses. n Excursions and activities are not included in tuition prices. Full-day excursions cost between 30 and 50 per person. Most social activities are either free or cost between 3 and 10 including travel. n Lessons may take place in suitable classrooms outside the school premises during peak times. n Please note that work placements and Pitman courses fall outside the British Council and ISI accreditation schemes. Summer Courses for Young Learners 20 morning lessons (15 hours) per week, maximum class size 16. Shared homestay, full-board with packed lunch. Full-day excursion on Saturdays, half-day excursion on Wednesdays. Five other afternoon or evening activities every week. Airport taxi transfer. Transport in London, approx per week depending on age. Optional extra activities (e.g. London Eye), approx per week. Eastbourne Classes Accommodation Social NOT INCLUDED 20 morning lessons (15 hours) per week, maximum class size 16. Residential dormitory accommodation (ages 10-16). Shared homestay ages (13-17). Full-board with hot lunch Monday-Friday, packed lunch weekends. Full-day excursion on Saturdays, half-day excursion on Wednesdays. Full programme of afternoon and evening activities every week. Airport taxi transfer. Enrolment Fee is included in the package price. Please note that classes may be held in suitable premises outside the school. Summer Holiday Course Course Dates Brighton (ages 15-18) June - 23 August Arrive and depart any Sunday. Recommended stay 1-4 weeks. We cannot accept beginners (CEFR level A1) on this course. Included in fees: Classes Accommodation Social Transport 20 morning lessons (15 hours) per week, maximum class size 12. Students integrated into General English classes. Single room homestay, full board with voucher lunch Monday-Friday and a cash allowance at weekends. Full-day excursion on Saturdays. Full programme of afternoon and evening activities every week. Weekly bus ticket for public transport in Brighton. NOT INCLUDED Airport taxi transfer/park and assist for students under 16. Page 5 Enrolment Fee is included in the package price. Please note that classes may be held in suitable premises outside the school.

6 Other Fees, Accommodation, Airport Transfers and Payments Enrolment Fee (Adult Courses only) 60. Payable once only Student Visas for the UK You may need a visa to study in the UK. Please see for more information. If you are applying for a General Student Visa you must pay a 12 CAS fee to LTC (see Terms and Conditions Tier 4 visas). If you are applying for a Student Visitor Visa, an Extended Student Visitor Visa or a Child Visitor Visa, there are no extra LTC fees if your visa letter is sent by or regular post. If your visa letter is sent by DHL courier, there is a 50 courier fee. Please arrive at your accommodation on a Sunday and leave on Saturday or Sunday. Homestay/Private Home Accommodation Accommodation for Adult Students Half Board Single Room/Shared Bed & Breakfast Single Room/Shared London 165/ / 120 Brighton 140/ / 115 Eastbourne 118/ 108 N/A Summer Supplement Homestay/Private Home Accommodation costs 15 extra per week from 15 June - 24 August. Christmas supplement Homestay/Private Home Accommodation costs 20 extra per week in the Christmas holiday. Shared room accommodation for adults is for friends or family only. Private Home accommodation In busy periods, adult students may be placed in Private Homes where there are more than four students in the house. Please tell us if you do not wish to stay in Private Home Accommodation. Eastbourne only Half-board accommodation includes lunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Self-Catering Accommodation (Students aged 18+ only) Shared student house - Eastbourne 98 (Summer only. Please check availability at other times of year) Gatwick (LGW) One-way single/shared Airport Taxi Transfer Heathrow (LHR) One-way single/shared Stansted (STN) One-way single/shared London 110/ 66 60/ / 78 Brighton 68/ / / 84 Eastbourne 83/ / / 83 Return journeys are charged at twice the one-way rate. Please contact the schools directly for prices from Luton Airport, St Pancras International and Ashford International. Park and Assist Return Transfer Service for Young Learners. Driver checks student in at airport on return journey. All students under 16 on Young Learner Summer School / Summer Holiday Course will be automatically booked for Park and Assist - 24 extra. Page 6

7 Payments You must complete an enrolment form and make a 200 deposit when you book. Please pay the rest three weeks before the start of the course. You must give us the name of the student or invoice number when you make a payment. There are four ways to pay: Insurance We strongly recommend that all students take out travel insurance. LTC can arrange Guard.me travel insurance for students. Fee: 5.50 per week or part of week. This covers personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation, cancellation and curtailment, travel delay, personal belongings, money, credit card misuse, emergency replacement of passport and personal liability. Please note: if you fly from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) your insurance can only begin after you arrive in the UK. For full details see 1. Via Western Union The cheapest and easiest way to send money to the UK is via Western Union. Do NOT go to a Western Union Office. See for instructions. 2 By Bank Transfer Please note that bank transfers to the UK are usually much more expensive than payments via Western Union. You must pay all bank charges. Our bank details are: LTC London Account Name: Language Teaching Centres UK HSBC House, Highfields Office Park, Edward Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN23 8AS, UK Sort Code: Account Number: IBAN Number: GB55MIDL SWIFT: MIDLGB22 BIC: MIDLGB2189Q LTC Brighton Account Name: Language Teaching Centres UK HSBC, 80 Boundary Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 5DQ, UK Sort Code: Account Number: IBAN Number: GB18MIDL SWIFT MIDLGB22 BIC: MIDLGB2149T LTC Eastbourne Account Name: Language Teaching Centres UK HSBC, 94 Terminus Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 3ND, UK Sort Code: Account Number: IBAN Number: GB28MIDL SWIFT: MIDLGB22 BIC: MIDLGB2104C 3. By Credit Card (Visa or MasterCard) Please note there is a 3% surcharge on credit card payments. All schools also accept debit cards ( Visa, MasterCard, Maestro or Solo). 4. By Cheque In UK sterling drawn on a British bank or on a UK branch of an overseas bank. Make your cheque payable to Language Teaching Centres UK. Cancellation Charges and Refunds Cancellations are only valid if they are made in writing and their receipt confirmed by LTC. The cancellation fee is normally 60. However, if the cancellation is received less than 14 days before the start of the programme, the cancellation fee is 200. If a student postpones their course one week or less before the start of their programme, they will be charged one additional week s accommodation fee. If a student arrives after the start of their course, is absent during the course, or leaves before the end of the course, LTC will not give a refund, unless exceptional circumstances apply. If LTC is unable to run a student s course, a complete refund of fees paid to LTC will be made. For full terms and conditions see Page 8. LTC London 100 Warwick Road, Ealing, London W5 5PT Tel: +44 (0) info@ltc-london.com LTC Brighton Portland Road, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, BN3 5DQ UK Tel: +44 (0) info@ltc-brighton.com LTC Eastbourne Compton Park, Compton Place Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 1EH UK Tel: +44 (0) info@ltc-eastbourne.com Language Teaching Centres UK is the trading name of AMVIC UK Ltd registered at Compton Park, Compton Place Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 1EH UK. Registered no info@ltc-english.com Language Teaching Centres UK is on the UKBA Register of Sponsors and a Highly Trusted Sponsor. Our Licence Number is 97VKUVPD8.

8 Terms and Conditions These terms and conditions apply to bookings and enrolments from June 2013 until further notice. Bookings are not transferable between students. Deposits: Students must pay either a deposit or full payment before LTC can issue registration documents. Invoices and payment of fees: All fees must be paid three weeks before a student s starting date or LTC may cancel the course. Late Payment: LTC may refer debts older than 30 days to debt collection agents. Statutory interest and compensation fees may be charged as per European directive 2000/35/EC. Other fees, charges and services: If bank or credit card charges are applied to any financial transaction, students or their educational advisors will bear the cost of transfers to the school. If LTC sends money to a student or their educational advisors, the recipient must pay all bank charges in their country. LTC will send enrolment documents by courier on request. There is a charge for this service. Cancellations and refunds: Cancellations are only valid if they are made in writing and their receipt confirmed by LTC. The cancellation fee is normally 60. However, if the cancellation is received less than 14 days before the start of the programme, the cancellation fee is 200. Airport transfers must be cancelled in writing by 15:00 UK time on the Friday before arrival or they will not be refunded. If a student cancels their course after an original registration document has been sent for visa purposes, the document must be returned to LTC before we can give a refund. When cancellations are made because of visa refusal, we will normally refund all fees paid with no cancellation fee (but see Tier 4 visas below). However, first the student must send us an official notice or letter of refusal from the immigration authorities. If the student or their educational advisor does not send us this visa refusal documentation within 14 days of their cancellation, LTC must report them to the UK immigration authorities. Tier 4 visas: Where a student wishes to enter the UK on a Tier 4 visa, special conditions apply. The application procedure is more stringent and LTC may recommend a different visa route. LTC will only issue a CAS when all fees have been paid in full. Once a CAS has been issued, no tuition fees can be refunded. Cancellations by LTC: If LTC is unable to run a student s course, a complete refund of fees paid to LTC will be made. Starting date postponements: If a student postpones their course one week or less before the start of their programme, they will be charged one additional week s accommodation fee. If a student postpones three times then this will be treated as a cancellation and fees will apply. Non-arrival, non-attendance and cancellations during courses: If a student arrives after the start of their course, is absent during the course, or leaves before the end of the course, LTC will not give a refund, unless exceptional circumstances apply. LTC may choose to issue credit notes to students for unused weeks. The terms of credit notes are discretionary and credit notes will have expiry dates. If a student with a visa cancels / does not enrol on / does not attend their course, LTC must inform the UK immigration authorities. The student must inform LTC of any alternative study arrangements and give us documentary evidence. Student language levels: Some courses are not suitable for beginners or have minimum level requirements. It is the student s responsibility to check that their language level is suitable. If a student s level on arrival at LTC is below the required level for the course, LTC will cancel their course or make arrangements for an alternative course. Students with learning difficulties, disabilities or serious health problems must inform LTC about these issues when they book. LTC will accept their applications where it is practical and reasonable for us to provide a suitable programme. Student age: Students who are under the minimum age for their course will not be admitted and will be asked to return home at their own expense. Student attendance and behaviour: If a student attends less than 80% of their course, they will not receive a course certificate. LTC will exclude students whose attendance or behaviour is unacceptable. Students who are excluded will not receive a refund. LTC must report visa students who do not attend regularly to the UK immigration authorities. Public holidays: LTC schools are closed on public holidays. The fees for weeks that include a public holiday are charged at the full weekly rate and lessons will not be refunded or delivered at other times. Student holidays: Students on programmes of 24 weeks or more can include up to two weeks holiday in their total study period. Students on programmes of 36 weeks or more can include up to three weeks holiday in their total study period. Holiday weeks must be included at the time of booking but actual dates do not have to be confirmed at this time. Courses are automatically extended when they cross the Christmas period when LTC is closed. This is not counted as part of the two-week or three-week holiday entitlement. Students must give at least two weeks notice of any holiday date changes. Holiday dates can be changed only once. Holidays booked during the summer cannot normally be changed. LTC will not give refunds or credits for unauthorised holidays. Please note that visa regulations will take precedence over our policy on holidays. Bookings where the student studies at more than one LTC school will be treated as just one booking with LTC UK, though the different schools may invoice separately. Transfers between LTC UK schools which are not booked at the time of enrolment: If we have space, students whose course is longer than eight weeks can transfer between LTC UK schools. Students must give at least two weeks notice of any request to transfer. They must pay any extra tuition and accommodation fees before the transfer to the new school. LTC will not refund tuition fees if the new school s fees are lower. Students on sandwich work experience programmes cannot transfer between schools. Enrolment, accommodation and airport transfer documentation: LTC issues documentation which educational advisors should pass on to students. LTC cannot accept liability for any consequences of documents not being passed on to students. Accommodation: Students must give at least one week s notice or pay one week s fees if they wish to cancel or change their homestay accommodation. Students should normally arrive at their accommodation on a Sunday and leave on a Saturday or Sunday in the morning. If students arrive or depart on other days, LTC can give information to help them find a hotel or (if there is space) arrange very short term alternative host family accommodation. The student is responsible for the cost of this accommodation. We reserve the right to change homestay accommodation during a student s stay. If students wish to pay accommodation fees in instalments, LTC may ask them to enter into agreements regarding this which involve charges and penalties for late or non payment. LTC acts as an agent in introducing students and homestay providers. The contract is between the student and the homestay provider. When LTC makes a reservation on behalf of a student in accommodation other than homestay, the terms and conditions of the accommodation provider will apply. Damage to property: Students or those responsible for them must pay the full cost of any damage they cause to property. External factors and information: LTC cannot take responsibility for any external factors in respect of a student s circumstances, payment, booking or enrolment. LTC cannot take responsibility for informing students or any other parties of changes in immigration legislation, rules or policy. LTC takes no responsibility for incorrect or misleading information given by educational advisors. Changes in courses and premises: LTC may change or alter a course, change the lesson times or hold lessons in suitable accommodation outside our main school buildings. Data protection: Students details will be kept on computer-based administrative systems. They will be kept in accordance with UK data protection laws. All schools are registered with the data protection authority. Information students provide may be passed on to government agencies for the purposes of detecting fraud. Further information is available on request. LTC must see and copy every student s passport / ID card (and visa if appropriate). LTC must have contact details and details of next of kin. Students must provide these and inform us immediately if they change. Promotional photographs and videos: LTC or its representatives may take photographs and videos of classes or other school activities during your time with us, which may be used for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to appear in any promotional materials, please advise us at the time of booking. Complaints and arbitration: In the event of a complaint that cannot be resolved by the customer and the school, an LTC UK Director will attempt to resolve the complaint. Students can appeal to EnglishUK if they are dissatisfied with the way LTC UK deals with a complaint. See Additional terms and conditions: Some programmes or promotions may have special fees, charges or terms and conditions. See the literature or documents relating to these programmes and promotions for details. Amendments: LTC may update its Terms and Conditions regularly. If there are any differences between the Terms and Conditions on any document and those on our website the web version will be valid and will override any previous version. Non-enforcement of these terms and conditions does not waive our right to enforce them. All contracts and agreements with LTC will be governed by UK law.