The Liverpool English School
Description of The Liverpool English School
- Established: in 1999
- Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Language of instruction: English.
Every year the Liverpool School English hosts hundreds of students from 35 world countries - it's a great place to improve your language skills and achieve personal academic and career goals. Studying here is qualified teachers, balanced and diverse educational courses, a beautiful modern infrastructure, a friendly, informal atmosphere and new friends from all over the world. Each program - a weekly general course or a lengthy preparation for language exams - will be rich, useful and effective.
The school is accredited by the British Council.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in The Liverpool English School
General English course
- Age of students: 16+ years
- Groups: up to 15 people in each
- Minimum duration: from 2 weeks
- Duration of the lesson: 55 minutes
- Intensity of lessons: 15 hours weekly.
A universal English course is available for students with any level of knowledge, even almost zero if you have never studied English before.
Lessons are built in an interactive, interesting and non-boring format and aimed at improving all key language skills and knowledge:
- Grammar
- Reading
- Auditing (listening comprehension)
- Vocabulary
- Written speech
- Oral speech (spoken English)
- Phonetics (correct pronunciation, accent correction)
- Improve communication skills.
In the process of teaching, we use proven teaching aids and techniques: Oxford University Press, Macmillan, Cambridge University Press, modern media, TV programs, press, music and films.
In addition to the educational program, Internet access, an excursion and leisure program, a corporate certificate of completion of the course, all the necessary books, manuals and materials are already included in the cost.
Intensive English course
- Age of students: 16+ years
- Groups: up to 15 people in each
- Minimum duration: from 2 weeks
- Duration of the lesson: 55 minutes
- Intensity of lessons: 21 hours weekly.
A special intensive program is an excellent choice for those who want to improve their skills and abilities in the shortest possible time. This intensive course is available for all students - even those who are just beginning to learn English. Teachers of the school have specially developed an intensive program in order to achieve maximum progress in the shortest possible time in all key aspects of the English language:
- Grammar
- Reading
- Auditing (listening comprehension)
- Vocabulary
- Written speech
- Oral speech (spoken English)
- Phonetics (correct pronunciation, accent correction)
- Improve communication skills.
Not only classical textbooks and techniques are actively used in classroom, but also a large number of interactive forms and sources, modern media and the Internet are used. Emphasis is placed on developing communicative and verbal abilities, expanding vocabulary and overcoming the language barrier - everything to enable students to communicate freely in English in any situation and with any interlocutor.
In addition to the educational program, Internet access, an excursion and leisure program, a corporate certificate of completion of the course, all the necessary books, manuals and materials are already included in the cost.
Preparing for the Cambridge Exam (FCE / CAE)
- Age of students: 16+ years
- Groups: up to 15 people in each
- Minimum duration: from 2 weeks
- Duration of the lesson: 55 minutes
- Intensity of lessons: 23 hours weekly.
Specialized program is designed for students who have an intermediate level of English (Intermediate).
The program combines the general English language course (15 lessons per week) + 8 additional weekly lessons designed to prepare for the selected exam. The teachers of the course have a great experience in the preparation and passing of specialized examinations, therefore they offer the students the most effective and balanced methods. In addition to improving the basic language skills, students will learn the features and structure of each test, practice in the performance of typical tasks, try to avoid the common "traps" of examiners.
After the end of the program for an additional fee, those who wish can pass the selected exam at an accredited center and receive an international certificate.
In addition to the educational program, Internet access, an excursion and leisure program, a corporate certificate of completion of the course, all the necessary books, manuals and materials are already included in the cost.
Preparing for the Cambridge Exam (FCE / CAE)
- Age of students: 16+ years
- Groups: up to 15 people in each
- Minimum duration: from 2 weeks
- Duration of the lesson: 55 minutes
- Intensity of lessons: 23 hours weekly.
Specialized program is designed for students who have an intermediate level of English.
The program combines the general English language course (15 lessons per week) + 8 additional weekly lessons designed to prepare for the selected exam. The teachers of the course have a great experience in the preparation and passing of specialized examinations, therefore they offer the students the most effective and balanced methods. In addition to improving the basic language skills, students will learn the features and structure of each test, practice in the performance of typical tasks, try to avoid the common "traps" of examiners.
After the end of the program for an additional fee, those who wish can pass the selected exam at an accredited center and receive an international certificate.
In addition to the educational program, Internet access, an excursion and leisure program, a corporate certificate of completion of the course, all the necessary books, manuals and materials are already included in the cost.
Business English
- Age of students: 18+ years
- Groups: up to 15 people in each
- Minimum duration: from 2 weeks (maximum - 4 weeks)
- Duration of the lesson: 55 minutes
- Intensity of lessons: 21 hours weekly.
Program is designed for students and active professionals engaged (or planning to build a career) in the international business environment, in the field of big business, finance and commerce.
The course includes 15 weekly lessons in the General English + 6 additional thematic business lessons. The program is available to students with a level of English from Intermediate and above. Each module lasts 2 weeks - the student of his choice may prefer 1 or 2 modules.
During the studying, students will learn to communicate more freely with representatives of the business environment and the business community, learn to negotiate and present presentations, to prepare reports, to conduct business correspondence. Much attention is paid to the development of speech, oratorical abilities, the ability to conduct a discussion.
At the end of the studies each student surrenders a thematic internal examination and receives a corporate school certificate indicating their achievements and successes.
In addition to the educational program, Internet access, an excursion and leisure program, a corporate certificate of completion of the course, all the necessary books, manuals and materials are already included in the cost.
Preparing for IELTS
- Age of students: 16+ years
- Groups: up to 15 people in each
- Minimum duration: from 2 weeks (maximum - 4 weeks)
- Duration of the lesson: 55 minutes
- Intensity of lessons: 23 hours weekly.
The intensive preparatory course for the IELTS exam (offered in the standard and accelerated version) is designed for students with a minimum level of English from Pre-Intermediate and above.
The weekly program consists of 15 lessons of general, universal English and 8 thematic preparatory classes. Experienced teachers working with the preparatory methodology for many years will not only improve the basic skills and abilities of students, but also teach them how to work with the special structure and features of the IELTS. Students will learn how to properly allocate their working and exam time, to try themselves in the performance of typical tasks (using materials from previous years), they will be able to find and bypass typical traps and "pitfalls" of examiners.
After the completion of the course, students who wish can take an exam at an accredited center (Liverpool University) for an additional fee and receive an international certificate.
In addition to the educational program, Internet access, an excursion and leisure program, a corporate certificate of completion of the course, all the necessary books, manuals and materials are already included in the cost.
Preparing for IELTS
- Age of students: 16+ years
- Groups: up to 15 people in each
- Minimum duration: from 2 weeks (maximum - 4 weeks)
- Duration of the lesson: 55 minutes
- Intensity of lessons: 23 hours weekly.
The intensive preparatory course for the IELTS exam (offered in the standard and accelerated version) is designed for students with a minimum level of English from Pre-Intermediate and above.
The weekly program consists of 15 lessons of general, universal English and 8 thematic preparatory classes. Experienced teachers working with the preparatory methodology for many years will not only improve the basic skills and abilities of students, but also teach them how to work with the special structure and features of the IELTS. Students will learn how to properly allocate their working and exam time, to try themselves in the performance of typical tasks (using materials from previous years), they will be able to find and bypass typical traps and "pitfalls" of examiners.
After the completion of the course, students who wish can take an exam at an accredited center (Liverpool University) for an additional fee and receive an international certificate.
In addition to the educational program, Internet access, an excursion and leisure program, a corporate certificate of completion of the course, all the necessary books, manuals and materials are already included in the cost.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Students at the Liverpool English School are offered comfortable and safe accommodation options:
- Student residence
In each of them both British and foreign students live, which opens up additional opportunities for the development of communicative, speech skills. Each residence provides the student with a personal room with amenities, a common kitchen for 4-10 people (meals are not provided, self-service is offered), cozy lounges and free access to the Internet. Residences are available to students aged 18 and over. In total, the school has 3 buildings:
- Apollo Court: summer residence only 10 minutes walk from the educational building;
- Capital Gate: a summer residence 15 minutes drive from the school, in a lively and a developed area with a lot of urban infrastructure and attractions;
- Deen House: year-round residence in the building next to the school - get to the tclassrooms takes only 2-5 minutes.
- Host English family
All families and homes have been carefully and regularly conducted by school staff to provide students really safe and comfortable environment. Living with the English families will allow students to practice English everyday with their native speakers, to develop communication skills, to learn more about the traditions, history, mentality of the British.
All the host families are 20-30 minutes from the school, in the developed and quiet areas with excellent transport interchange. Students are provided with a separate room, access to common areas of the house (including bathrooms and restrooms), half board meals (breakfast + dinner). Family accommodation is available to students from 16 years of age and older.
Subjects, specialties
Activities The Liverpool English School
Few cities in the world can match Liverpool: it has an absolutely unique history, reputation and traditions, is famous throughout the planet for its culture, sports and music events, architecture. In 2008, Liverpool was named the cultural capital of Europe! Today, Liverpool is the second most developed city in Britain after London, especially in terms of the number of cultural sites and museums: there are 3 universities and many colleges, the excellent Liverpool Institute of Fine Arts. Of course, for many music lovers from around the world, Liverpool is known as the city of the Beatles. Here everything is literally imbued with their music and history: there are many music bars, cafes and pubs, as well as the legendary Beatles Museum.
In their spare time students can go on excursions to London, Chester, York, Manchester, go on boats on the river Mersey, visit local museums and galleries, live music club The Cavern Club, where the Liverpool Four started playing. Almost all the sights of the city are within walking or transport access from the educational building, in the central district of the city. It will be interesting to stroll through the huge art galleries Walker and Tate Liverpool, visit the museums of the World Museum and The Beatles Story, the museum of the football club Liverpool. You can go to a merry party in a pub, and on Mondays a special two-hour tour is organized weekly - an overview of the city and its main monuments.
Every day on the campus there are interesting joint activities for students of all groups: going to pubs, film screenings, football matches and sports competitions, yoga classes, bowling games, etc.
Facilities and equipment at The Liverpool English School
The Liverpool School of English is located in the heart of Liverpool and occupies a beautiful historic building. Inside the school is equipped with everything necessary for comfortable, modern, productive studying:
- 20 spacious, bright audiences with interactive equipment and electronic boards
- 3 computer classes with the latest PCs (all connected to the Internet, the software is constantly updated)
- Own library: additional educational and methodological materials, periodicals, literature for additional reading
- 2 comfortable living rooms for relaxing and communicating students
- Picturesque garden with Barbecue area
- Multimedia center.
Admission dates and extra charges
Standard English courses (Standard, intensive, business English, preparation for the IELTS exam) start year-round every Monday. For other programs (preparation for Cambridge exams - PET, FCE and CAE, accelerated IELTS course, specialized course for teachers - TKT, ESOL), dates are set individually, you can check with your manager.
Please pay attention to public holidays in which the school is closed and lessons are not held:
- 14.17 April
- 1, May 29
- August 28
- December 22 - January 2 (Christmas holidays).
Cost of studying depends on the selected program.
In addition to educational programs, Internet access, a sightseeing program, a certificate of completion of the course, all necessary books, manuals and materials are also included in the cost.
Additionally paid:
- Accommodation and meals (according to the chosen option)
- Register fee
- Transfer (Liverpool airport)
- Visa fees and services, translation and certification, courier delivery of documents
- Examination fees
- Change of accommodation option or educational course
- Mandatory medical insurance
- Flight tickets in both directions
- Personal pocket expenses
- Consular fee (payable at the Embassy).
Extras:
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 60 GBP
- Study materials 60 GBP
- Express mail 75 GBP
- Medical insurance 6 GBP
- Registration fee (for accommodation) 60 GBP
- Transfer (one way) 100 GBP
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about The Liverpool English School
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. |
