Language School English in Cyprus
Description of Language School English in Cyprus
Hospitable language school English in Cyprus is a great opportunity to spend the summer in one of the most beautiful islands of the Mediterranean, to relax and gain strength in Cyprus, and to significantly improve your level of English. Skilled, experienced teachers and effective, balanced, diverse educational programs will help each student to find the best option for themselves and achieve excellent results.
The main educational programs (except for the summer language camp) are available all year round - new groups begin classes every Monday. 1 lesson lasts 45 minutes. You can choose an intensity of 20 or 25 lessons per week, the minimum duration of each program is 1 week.
What makes English so special for families from all over the world?
In 2023, statistics show there are about 1.5 billion people around the world who speak English both natively and as a second language. English is the global language for business, tourism, aviation, sciences, and media (to name a few).
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Language School English in Cyprus
Standard English Course
- Age - from 16 years old,
- Start dates - throughout the year,
- Study period - 1-48 weeks.
The General, Universal English course is suitable for all categories and ages (students from 16 years old and over are accepted to the program). The intensity of the course is 20 lessons per week, which are aimed at the comprehensive development of all key skills:
- Reading,
- Listening (listening comprehension),
- Grammar,
- Vocabulary (expanding vocabulary),
- Verbal (Spoken English),
- Writing,
- Foundations of syntax,
Phonetics (correct pronunciation, accent correction).
The focus is on developing speaking and communicative skills, so students will be able to communicate freely in an informal setting with anyone they talk to.
Experienced, qualified teachers structure the curriculum according to the needs of each study group, correcting the program quickly if necessary. Students receive and complete homework each day, and there is a midterm test each week to measure progress and to focus more closely on the most difficult topics and aspects. At the end of the program, each student receives a certificate recording their language level achieved and the scores for all tests.
Not only textbooks and methodological materials, but also up-to-date news from the media and the Internet are used as teaching aids - this helps make the course more interesting, more practical and effective.
Intensive English course
- Start dates are throughout the year,
- Duration: 1-48 weeks.
This course is based on the standard language program, but the intensity of the lessons here is higher - 25 lessons weekly. This is a great option for already prepared students who want to improve specific aspects of the language, as well as for those students who want to achieve maximum results in a minimum amount of time. In the process of learning all language skills are developed and improved:
- Reading
- Listening (listening comprehension)
- Grammar
- Vocabulary (expanding vocabulary)
- Speaking (conversational English)
- Written Speech
- Basics of syntax
- Phonetics (correct pronunciation, accent correction).
The course focuses on development of speaking and communicative skills, so you will be able to communicate fluently in an informal environment with anyone you talk to.
The curriculum is very dynamic, active, using interactive forms of lessons - this makes the course more interesting and comfortable, and helps to develop language skills as quickly as possible.
Individual lessons with an experienced teacher (as well as lessons in small groups of 2-5 people) are the most effective way to improve language skills in a short time. All the teacher's attention will be focused on you: the schedule, intensity, topics and content of the lessons are completely subject to your individual requirements and capabilities, academic needs.
You can either take individual lessons as a supplement to the main program, increasing the intensity and efficiency of the course, or you can focus on a specific language aspect or skill, e.g. expanding your vocabulary, practicing pronunciation or English grammar. This course is especially popular with businessmen and representatives of the business sphere, who can focus on working on their specific knowledge and vocabulary and improve their overall English level in a short period of time.
The cost of the course is indicated for five individual lessons per week, whether they are alone with a teacher or in a small group. In addition to the program you can add:
- Urgent class - 50€,
- One more person in the group - 15€ per lesson.
English language courses "Child + parent"
The combined family English course is a great opportunity to improve the language level and communication skills and at the same time to relax with your family in a picturesque and hospitable Cyprus. For adults, a standard course is provided, for children - the basic English for teens: the intensity of both programs is the same (20 lessons per week), so most of the time the family will spend together.
- The age range is from 7 to 17 years,
- The study period is one to two weeks.
The summer English course is available in two formats: day camp or on-campus with accommodation - the cost of the program depends on the choice.
The residential course is available to students from 12 to 17 years old, and the day camp is for children from 7 to 15 years old. Initial language skills are not important for admission, as each student takes an entrance test upon enrollment, which results in the placement of children in groups.
The curriculum consists of 20 academic lessons per week to improve conversation and pronunciation, reading and writing skills, and listening comprehension of English. Classes for up to 17 students allow students to regularly practice their English, socialize and develop friendships with international classmates. The communicative approach will help to memorize learning material more easily and gain confidence in using English in everyday life.
Classes, activities and excursions are included in the cost of the day program, and the residential course additionally provides students with a comfortable bed in a boarding house and three meals a day.
Group online classes
A 4-week course are aimed at improving English in all main areas:
- Speaking;
- Writing;
- Reading;
- Pronunciation;
- Vocabulary.
Classes are held with Zoom 4 hours a week.
Online IELTS preparation, group classes
- The course is aimed at preparing for IELTS in all main areas: speaking, writing, reading, listening.
- Classes are held with Zoom 6 hours a week.
- You can book 4, 8 and 12 weeks.
- Age - from 16 years,
- Start dates - within a year,
- The duration of training is 1-48 weeks.
The preparation program for one of the internationally recognized exams provides a flexible schedule: start dates, duration and intensity of training. Students can choose the format of preparation - 20, 25 or 30 lessons per week, dedicated to practicing skills and knowledge of the English language, passing tests.
A key component of the IELTS preparation course is an understanding of the test and its scoring system, which will teach students how to demonstrate their knowledge. Teachers offer mentor-led practice, exam questions, and mock tests to bring out the student's true potential.
Upon completion of training, each graduate will receive a certificate that will help him enter a college or university, obtain a long-term visa or residence permit, and get a job.
Accommodation, meals, prices
There are several accommodation options for students: hotels, a student residence or a host family home.
The Blue Crane Residence accepts students from 18 years old and is located on the seafront of the sandy beach of Armonia, Limassol. The apartments are adjacent to a variety of stores, cafes, bars and nightclubs and are 10 minutes from the city center. Single and double rooms are available with weekly price depending on the number of guests and the season.
Residents can get breakfast or half board.
Hotels cooperating with the institution also arrange accommodation for those over 18 years of age. Prices per week depend on the type of room and season:
Navarria Hotel: single and double apartments, family rooms for 4-6 people. All accommodations have a bathroom, meal plans are available.
Tasiana Hotel: single and double suites, studios. Private kitchens and bathrooms, self-catering meals.
Host families provide students ages 16 and up with the comfort, care, and attention of an off-campus environment. Students are housed in single bedrooms and share a bathroom, kitchen, and living room. Families provide two meal options: breakfast only or half board. The cost per week depends on the season and type of meals.
Activities Language School English in Cyprus
Every day the school organizes a variety of recreational activities for its students, sports and intellectual games, holidays and parties, discos. Interesting outings and excursions are organized (the latter more often on weekends), the administrators do not forget about beach recreation, shopping, visiting architectural sights of Limassol and the island.
Daily recreational activities include going to the movies, dining in restaurants and cafes, and exploring the sights near campus. Through day and night excursions, students will be able to visit places such as:
- Fassuri Water Park,
- Akamas Jeep Safari,
- Boat trip on the Blue Lagoon,
- Nicosia,
- Ayia Napa,
- Paphos.
Facilities and equipment at Language School English in Cyprus
The school provides students with 18 bright, sunny and spacious classrooms (each equipped with air conditioning), computer classes and free access to Wi-Fi, has its own library (here you can take additional teaching materials and manuals), a cozy student café.
English language school in Cyprus is located in one of the largest and most hospitable cities of the island - in Limassol. It is a very calm and cozy small town full of architectural monuments, with well-established infrastructure, friendly residents and beautiful sandy beaches.
Admission dates and extra charges
The campus offers both year-long and summer programs. Dates of enrollment and length of study vary and can be customized to the student's goals.
Approximate list of additional costs:
- Registration fee upon enrollment
- The accommodation fee
- Teaching materials, textbooks and books
- Accommodation and meals
- Island transfers
- Excursions and transfers
- Transfers for summer school students
- Personal out-of-pocket expenses
Extras:
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 50 EUR
- Registration fee (for accommodation) 50 EUR
- Transfer (one way) 65 EUR
Literature and references
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Language School English in Cyprus
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
