STUDY ENGLISH IN 2017 www.malvernhouse.com
Malvern House students visiting Buckingham Palace Houses of Parliament Harrods Buckingham Palace We would like to welcome you to Malvern House London where your learning journey is our priority. It is our mission to provide students from all over the world with the tools to express themselves with confidence in an English-speaking environment. We are looking forward to seeing you soon. Jean Daruvala, Principal & Academic Director
CONTENTS The Malvern House Experience 4 Learning with Malvern House London 6 Journey to Success 8 NCUK - International Foundation Year 10 General English 12 Skills Options 13 Business English 14 Exam Preparation 16 City Explorer (16-19 years old) 17 Overseas Teachers Course 18 Groups 19 Professional Training 20 Accommodation 22 Social Programme 24 Malvern House Pricelists 2017 26
THE MALVERN HOUSE EXPERIENCE Since 2000, over 40,000 students from across the globe have studied English in London with Malvern House London. Today our state-of-the-art centre, located in the Kings Cross area of the city, offers students an oasis of learning in the heart of the UK s capital city. GENERAL INFO Classrooms: 18 Minimum Age: 16 (12 for closed groups) Class size: 15 max School Capacity: 500 FACILITIES Interactive whiteboards in every classroom Malvern House Study Centre Well-equipped supervised study centre Free internet and wifi access On-site café and snack bar Leisure facilities Student lounge Computer Suite 13% Brazil 11% Turkey 7% Saudi Arabia 5% France 3% Japan 12% Colombia 10% Italy 7% Korea (Republic) 4% Spain 3% Mexico * Academic year 2015/2016 4
Malvern House London is in the bustling Kings Cross area of the city: just 5 minutes walk from the world famous train station, 7 minutes walk from the British Library and one stop on the underground from the British Museum. WHY CHOOSE MALVERN HOUSE Central London location Excellent transport links across the whole city State-of-the-art facilities Flexible study times Wide range of courses to suit all needs Interactive whiteboard in every classroom Regular course counselling and advice Small classes Gateway to further study in the UK High-quality teaching British Council and ISI accreditation Malvern House Online Academy Malvern House Progress Promise Helpful and welcoming staff 5
LEARNING WITH MALVERN HOUSE Our aim is to help you to progress rapidly, enabling you to make the most of your time with us. We will ensure that you have the support you need inside and outside the classroom to help you achieve your goals. You will receive a rewarding, enjoyable and inspiring learning experience from us, helping you to reach your full potential. OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM Malvern House classroom Learning English in London, with English all around you, has huge benefits for your progress. Your teachers will encourage you to use the world outside the classroom as a rich learning resource. IN THE CLASSROOM Our social programme allows you to practise your English out of class, while making friends and enjoying your time in London. Our experienced and qualified teachers provide a dynamic, innovative programme, enhanced by the latest digital learning technology. All classrooms are fully equipped with interactive whiteboards, giving instant access to up-to-the-minute multimedia materials to enrich your lessons. YOUR INDIVIDUAL PROGRESS Each student has individual needs and goals and at Malvern House we will work with you to make sure you get the most out of your course. This starts with precourse learning advice and careful placement in a class of the right level. You will also receive a unique Malvern House Progress Diary, full of useful information, where you can set goals and record your progress with your teacher s help during individual progress tutorials. There are weekly and monthly progress tests (in class and online) to consolidate learning and you have online access to your progress reports. Malvern House classroom 6 Benefits to you: Guidance from your teacher which ensures a focused course which meets your learning needs Develop your strengths and work on areas that need improvement See your progress at a glance in your Progress Diary
YOUR PROGRESS You can understand almost everything you hear or read. You can interact very fluently and precisely, even on very complex topics. You can express yourself fluently and spontaneously. You can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. You can understand the main ideas of complex written and spoken texts. You can interact with reasonable fluency and accuracy on a fairly wide variety of topics. You can understand and respond to the main points in a variety of everyday situations and also more abstract topis, but have a limited range of style and expression. You can converse in a fairly limited way on your background, the immediate environment and on matters of direct need. You can express basic opinions and wishes. You can interact in a simple way on concrete everyday subjects, such as family information, shopping etc. You can communicate in routine tasks on familiar subjects You can understand very basic, everday phrases and may respond with short, simple answers. You can exchange basic personal information if the other person speaks slowly and clearly. PROFICIENCY C2 ADVANCED C1 UPPER INTERMEDIATE B2 INTERMEDIATE B1+ PRE INTERMEDIATE B1 ELEMENTARY A2 BEGINNER A1 INTENSIVE ENGLISH (25 lessons per week) 12-16 weeks 12-16 weeks 12-16 weeks 10-12 weeks 10-12 weeks 6-8 weeks *Expected number of weeks necessary to change levels All our programmes fit into three course intensities, with the choice to study either in the morning or the afternoon. SAMPLE TIMETABLE CORE COURSE General English Business English Exam Prep Academic and University Pathway Start time Programme 8:45-12:00 12:15-13:00 13:15-14:00 14:15-17:30 CORE COURSE OPTION OPTION CORE COURSE OPTIONS Conversation Writing Pronunciation English for Work IELTS Media Travel & Tourism British Culture AM Lessons (per week) PM Lessons (per week) * Please note class times are approximate 20 30 25 25 30 20 7
YOUR JOURNEY TO SUCCESS Academic Professional General PRE-COURSE ZONE University Placement Counselling every month every week + month Tutorials Social Programme Online Placement Test Progress Tests Progress Diary Seminars every month Pre-course Study Advice Induction Lessons INTRODUCTION On your first day you will get a warm welcome from our school staff and information on: Key staff in the centre and who to go to for help Malvern House facilities and a quick trip round the school and local area Malvern House extra services e.g study counselling, welfare support, social programme, free seminars Online welcome pack PROGRESS PROMISE At Malvern House we give you all the tools needed to achieve your academic, professional and personal learning goals. With your full commitment, we guarantee that you will progress to the next level of English in the time expected. If you do not progress within this time we will offer free tuition. 8
SUCCESS ZONE Malvern House Online Academy Video Lessons (Optional and extra fees apply) Exam Counselling Certificate Career Counselling Exit Interview LONDON STUDY ZONE STUDENT COUNSELLING SERVICE Free service to give you all the information you need to make the right choices for your future: MALVERN HOUSE ONLINE ACADEMY Your personalised account for our online academy gives you access to: Advice on which courses and exams best suit your needs Career advice and assistance Help with finding a job in the UK and creating an effective CV Guidance on selecting and applying for a university course Your teacher s IWB notes so you can review lessons, even if you were absent Study materials at various levels 9
NCUK INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION YEAR Guarantee your place on a degree course at a top UK university on successful completion of the NCUK International Foundation Year. The programme combines and integrates academic excellence in both English language and specialist subjects, while preparing you for life and study in the UK. Options to boost your English before starting the Foundation programme are available. The IFY is a university pathway programme which prepares international students for first-year entry to an undergraduate degree course in an English language university. The IFY aims to improve your level of English to enable students to communicate and study effectively and to develop the study skills and subject knowledge necessary for their degree. The programme immerses students in the study methods used for learning development and assessment in the UK, which may be very different from that of their home countries. The course prepares students for life in the UK through familiarisation with British culture and acts as a bridge between school in their home country and university. BENEFITS TO YOU Over 23,000 students have gained entry to UK university through NCUK since 1987 Guaranteed Entry to a UK university upon successful completion of the course Access to over 16 universities with almost 3,000 degree programmes 80% of students placed in their first choice university 5 modules available 15 max class size 5.0 minimum IELTS score required 24 teaching hours per week 5 modules available 9 month programme for more details visit www.ncuk.malvernhouse.com 10
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GENERAL ENGLISH GENERAL ENGLISH Whatever your reasons for learning English, all students need a solid base and our General English programmes provide you with that. Our courses help to develop all four skills of the English Language: reading, writing, listening and speaking, with a focus on improving your ability to communicate clearly and effectively. With three intensities to choose from, and a minimum of one week, students can tailor their course to their needs and also add extra individual lessons. KEY FACTS 20, 25 or 30 lessons per week Levels: Beginner to Proficiency Maximum class size:15 Start any Monday Minimum age: 16 BENEFITS TO YOU Extend your vocabulary Increase your fluency Become more accurate Malvern House Study Centre Communicate in English more easily Understand more of the world around you I chose Malvern House London, because this school is very popular and famous, it also it has many different programs Katrin, 18, Ukraine 12
SKILLS OPTIONS Our flexible style of learning allows you to modify your course before or after you have arrived. With the help of your teacher we identify your learning needs, giving you the opportunity to supplement your course with a variety of options, so that you can achieve your language goals. MODULE OPTIONS INCLUDE: CONVERSATION WRITING PRONUNCIATION Improve your conversational English by practising speaking, listening, pronunciation and vocabulary. You will become more fluent and confident when speaking English. Improve your writing for daily life and also for pleasure. Learn how to write formal and informal letters, emails and texts, stories and poems etc. The course will provide you with a model text and give you practice in the process of writing and awareness of the type of language used. Speak more clearly and be easily understood. This module will also help your listening too and make you a more effective and confident communicator. You will learn the individual sounds of English and the other features of pronunciation, such as intonation and sentence stress. BRITISH CULTURE* MEDIA* TRAVEL & TOURISM* Discover contemporary and traditional culture - the music scene, the monarchy, sport etc. Improve your vocabulary and practise your skills at the same time through interesting texts and discussion. Explore the fascinating area of the media in its many forms TV, newspapers, magazines, radio, etc. and develop your language skills at the same time. This module highlights commonlyused language which you can practise in a media context e.g. doing interviews, writing articles and much more. This course develops the English language and communication skills necessary for work in the travel, tourism and hospitality industries. Improve your vocabulary skills though discussion and real life role play. KEY FACTS 5 lessons per week (to add to core programme) Minimum level: Elementary/Intermediate Maximum class size: 15 Minimum age: 16 *according to availability 13
BUSINESS ENGLISH BUSINESS ENGLISH English is the language of international business and there is no better place to study than in London! Our courses equip students for the global business arena, developing and practising their Business English skills through our innovative project-based course. KEY FACTS 20, 25 or 30 lessons per week Minimum level: Intermediate Maximum class size: 15 Minimum age: 18 Start any Monday Gain a special Business English certificate TOPICS COVERED WILL INCLUDE: Managing business meetings Negotiations Using the telephone for business Giving presentations and writing professional reports Emails and letters 14
WORKING ENGLISH Our Working English programme allows you to learn key English language skills and the target language needed for working in an English-speaking environment. Students that have a European passport, a valid National Insurance card and a UK bank account can also consider our work placement options. More information on work placement can be found on our website. KEY FACTS 5 lessons per week* (to add to core programme) Minimum Level: Intermediate Maximum class size: 15 Minimum Age: 16 *subject to availability BENEFITS TO YOU Improve your English communication skills Gain valuable experience of using English in a work environment Increase your confidence of using English in the workplace Improve your employability Experience working in the world capital of business 15
EXAM PREPARATION IELTS EXAM PREPARATION IELTS is an internationally-recognised qualification in academic English, with very wide recognition throughout the world. It is a standard qualification for university entrance and some professional bodies, and also gives proof of your English abilities for employment and visa purposes. We will focus on each skill individually as well as providing extensive exam practice and tuition focused to your language needs. By tailoring the preparation to your specific requirements, we can ensure you have the language and exam techniques to succeed in your goals. KEY FACTS 20, 25 or 30 lessons per week Minimum Level: Intermediate Maximum class size: 15 Start any Monday BENEFITS TO YOU Get an internationally-recognised qualification for further studies, work or visa needs Develop your academic study and core English skills Widen your options for university courses and employment prospects Improve many different areas of your English skills and become a more confident and competent user 16
CITY EXPLORER The City Explorer is designed to offer young students (16-19) the chance to study in adult classes but give parents the peace of mind that their children are accommodated next to the school and are supervised outside of the classroom. There are organised activities and excursions every day, with some additional free time to explore the sights of London. All students on this programme will be considered juniors and will be carefully monitored, but please note that there will be some periods of unsupervised free time, with parental permission. KEY FACTS 20 Lessons Per Week (PM) Age Range: 16-19 On-site Twin room residential accommodation First Arrival Date: Saturday 1st July Final Departure Date: Saturday 12th August Minimum Course Length: 2 weeks SAMPLE TIMETABLE Breakfast Excursion Lunch Lessons 1 Break Lessons 2 Evening Activity Saturday Arrival to London & Local Area Introduction Sunday Full Day Excursion to Oxford Vocabulary and speaking: Week 1 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Breakfast and meeting with mentors Buckingham Palace and Changing of the Guard Buckingham Palace, Green Park and the Mall Westminster, Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden Walking Tour Waterloo & Southbank (London Eye - Extra Cost) Knightsbridge & Harrods Student will be responsible for providing their own lunch Optional Extra Lessons superstitions. Grammar: 3rd conditional (introduction and controlled practice) Grammar: 3rd conditional Vocabulary: Making adjectives and adverbs Grammar: Question Tags Pronunciation: Intonation in question tags Reading: Detective novel extracts. Vocabulary: Compound nouns Grammar & vocabulary revision & progress test Afternoon Break Listening and reading: Lucky escape stories Pronunciation: contractions in conditionals Speaking: How lucky are you? Reading and listening: Jack the Ripper Speaking: Role play police Interview Writing: A lucky/ unlucky anecdote. Revision of narrative Tenses Listening and speaking: video clip: Sherlock Holmes - The Boscombe Valley mystery worksheet Free Time Harrods Movie Night Revision Leicester Square (M&M Shop) Saturday Free time for shopping in central London Sunday Full Day Excursion to Brighton Monday London Dungeons (Extra Cost) Vocabulary & Grammar for describing travel experiences Listening: Trips that went wrong Speaking: describing a travel experience Fun Scape (Extra Cost) Week 2 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Breakfast and meeting with mentors Camden Town and Market Walking Tour Natural History Museum Piccadilly Circus, China Town & Oxford Street Walking Tour Student will be responsible for providing their own lunch Optional Extra Lessons Grammar: Past Simple vs Past Continuous Pronunciation: Past simple verb endings Learner practice: vocabulary storage and practice methods Reading exercise: Environmental impact of travel Grammar: narrative tenses Afternoon Break Vocabulary quiz Writing a review of a trip Debate: Citizens of first world countries should travel less Listening: TED Talk; Hans Rosling: The Best Stats You ve Ever Seen British Board Games Optional Boat Tour (extra cost) Selfridges Friday Spitalfields Market, Brick Lane & Old Truman Brewery Multi Skills: Designing a travel experience flyer Grammar and vocabulary review & progress test Bowling Night Saturday Departure from London The classes are not too big and you can meet a lot of different people from different countries Doriane, 16, Belgium 17
OVERSEAS TEACHERS COURSE Our Overseas Teachers of English course is designed to meet the professional needs of teachers from around the world and enhance their English proficiency. These practical courses are designed to keep you up to date with developments in language teaching and expand your range of teaching techniques using our state-of-the-art facilities. As well as learning about British culture you will take home a wide variety of practical teaching activities that can be adapted to your own class and style. KEY FACTS 25 lessons per week Minimum age: 21 Maximum class size: 10 Course length: 2 weeks Course dates*: 10th April 3rd July 21st August 23rd October Level: CEFR C1-C2 * start dates are subject to change please refer to website at the time of booking BENEFITS TO YOU Expand your range of teaching techniques Improve fluency in English Learn about new developments in teaching Observe other teachers from Malvern House London Experience different aspects of life and culture in the UK 18
GROUPS BESPOKE GROUP PACKAGES Our dedicated groups service is perfect for university groups, overseas teachers, specialised groups and high school groups accompanied by teachers wishing to travel to London. Our junior brand The Language Explorer is able to deliver first-rate programmes to groups all year round, aged from 12 years old, at our Kings Cross campus. Student Area KEY FACTS YOUR TRIP, YOUR CHOICE 20, 25, 30 lessons per week Choose between Basic, Gold or Platinum options Open or closed groups Residential and Homestay No minimum level (closed groups only) Minimum age: 16 (12 for TLE closed groups only) accommodation available Programme tailored to the needs of the group Choose which trips and excursions to take Start Dates: any Monday throughout the year My students at Malvern House London have always had a great time. Varied and lively lessons are matched with efficient organisation by ever friendly and helpful staff. - Uwe, Group Leader, Germany 19
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Our new range of professional development courses are taught in English and are designed to give students the opportunity to add something extra to their skill set. WINNING WAYS IN SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATION TEAMING FOR SUCCESS LEADING DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGY Start on your path to becoming a top negotiator with Malvern House London. You will be taught on how to negotiate properly, how to prepare for negotiations, and what to do in the aftermath. This course explores the different roles within a team, what makes a good team and how you can be a more successful, and integral part, of any team. Leave London having learnt how companies can tackle digital transformation and drive innovative marketing strategy through a customercentric approach. ADVANCED NEGOTIATIONS STRATEGIES FINANCE FOR NON- FINANCE MANAGERS If you are involved in frequent or high-stake negotiations, our advanced negotiations strategies programme provides you with the extra edge you need to ensure a successful outcome for both yourself and your company. Our two-day introduction to finance programme allows you to learn more about financial reporting, cash flow and income statements, letting you see how this information is used for performance management, business improvements and valuation. 20
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Our suite of IT programmes covers programmes for students of all levels, covering basic introductory courses of useful software to more advanced programming and even computer game design. INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE PHOTOSHOP Boost your employability by adding our Introduction to Adobe Photoshop programme to your English course. This introductory course covers the basics and more commonly used features of Adobe Photoshop so that attendees can navigate the software and use Photoshop s tools to work with digital images. MOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT Create Android Apps through this comprehensive introduction to Mobile App Development. Covering topics like mobile app architecture, reflowable & responsive content and modern UX design principals. WEB DEVELOPMENT HTML/PHP/CCS Introduction to a comprehensive and powerful toolset for Web App Development. The courseware includes key concepts, technologies, architectures and workflows for would be developers of the new web era. MICROSOFT WORD/ POWERPOINT MICROSOFT EXCEL WEB CONTENT MANAGEMENT (WORDPRESS) New to IT? Start by learning the fundamentals of technology. We will give you the expertise you need in Microsoft Word and Power Point. You will learn to use functions of Microsoft Excel to improve productivity, enhance spreadsheets with templates, charts, graphics, and formulas and streamline your operational work. Our web content management course is for those who will be inputting content for pages on the internet and wish to discover how easily they can make alterations and additions before publishing the pages without having knowledge of HTML. UNITY GAME If you love games and want to learn how to make them, this course will start you down the creative path of that technical art form. Familiarise yourselves with the tools and practices of game development and start developing your own videogames using the industry standard game development tools including the Unity3D game engine. By the end of the course you will have completed 3 hands-on projects and will be able to use an array of game development techniques to create your own basic games the perfect course for anyone interested in becoming a game programmer. For more information on these programmes including start dates and pricing please visit www.malvernhouse.com 21
ACCOMMODATION Getting your accommodation right is one of the most important parts of our study travel experience, and at Malvern House London we take seriously the responsibility of finding you a great place to stay. With Homestay, Residential and Student House options available all year round, and extra options available during the summer months, we have all bases covered in ensuring you a wonderful stay in London. RESIDENCES HOMESTAY SHARED HOUSE Scape Shoreditch We have a wide range of university halls of residence available all year round, including a Premium Residence that is located next door to the school. All residences are stylish & modern with excellent facilities available to students. Options: Single or Shared rooms What s included: Utility bills Bed linen Laundry facilities Internet subject to availability Kitchen utensils Fully-equipped kitchens. Opportunity to discover the rich variety of British culture. Staying with a family is an excellent way to practise your English. Zone 1: Premium Option with travel time of 25-45 mins from Malvern House Zone 2: Medium Option with travel time of 30-60 mins from Malvern House Zone 3: Cost Effective Option with travel time of 35-65 mins from Malvern House Zones 4 & 5: Budget Option with travel time of 40-70 mins from Malvern House Options: Single or Shared rooms. Bed & Breakfast, Half- Board or Self-Catering. Half-Board Breakfast & Dinner Mon-Sun What s included: Bed linen Internet* subject to availability Laundry facilities. Sharing a flat with other students is a great way to experience London and practise your English with other international students. Located on convenient transportation lines to our campus. Options: Single or Shared rooms. Students share the common areas, bathrooms and kitchens. Student houses are generally a 25 mins travel time from the school. What s included: Internet Kitchen utensils Bed linen Laundry facilities All utility bills. 22
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SOCIAL PROGRAMME Our regular social activities are a great chance to make new friends and find out more about the United Kingdom. Whether you want to visit local tourist sites, explore bars and clubs, enjoy sports or travel further afield, our weekly social programme has activities for everyone. In London there are lots of opportunities to make new friends, practise your English and find out more about the UK. Over 100 Cinemas 24 Over 300 Museums Over 5000 Restaurants Over 350 Music Venues Over 100 Parks
Changing of the Guard Sightseeing in London Buckingham Palace A good variety of activities are planned each week - many free - including: GETTING TO KNOW LONDON Walking tours across the city The Changing of the Guard CULTURE & ARTS Museum and gallery visits Notting Hill Carnival DAY/WEEKEND TRIPS UK-wide - THE MALVERN HOUSE CLUB Tea tasting Bath, Oxford, First Aid workshops Cambridge, Festive celebrations The Tower of London Brighton, Beauty workshops Pub nights Musicals Edinburgh Guest speakers Typical restaurant Film nights visits International parties International - And much more! Amsterdam, Paris, Rome, Dublin I really like all the museum and the monuments, especially the ones in Westminster. Martina, 17, Italy 25
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