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General English Courses for Beginners
This carefully structured 2, 3 or 4-week program is designed for Beginner level students. This program teaches basic essential language skills to Beginner students who want to learn and use everyday English while on a short visit to the USA. It is also the starting point for Beginner students who need an introduction to English before studying for a longer period on a General English or International Semester course. Optional extras: Students can take additional one-to-one lessons
Optional extras: Students can take additional one-to-one lessons on the English Plus program or the General English One-to-one Courses - see below.
| Starting dates: Janauary 2, Janaury 29, April 2, June 25, July 30, October 1, 2018. |
| Weeks |
Lessons |
Price |
| 2 - 3 weeks |
20 Lessons 9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
$425 per week |
| 4 weeks |
20 Lessons 9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
$378 per week |
| 2 - 3 weeks |
22 Lessons 9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
$467 per week |
| 4 weeks |
22 Lessons 9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
$415 per week |
| 2 - 3 weeks |
28 Lessons 9:00 am - 3:30 pm |
$514 per week |
| 4 weeks |
28 Lessons 9:00 am - 3:30 pm |
$465 per week |
General English Courses for Elementary (A1) to Advanced levels
| Courses start every Monday, except on public holidays. |
| # of Weeks |
28 Lessons
09:00-15:50 |
22 Lessons AM
09:00-13:00 |
22 Lessons PM
14:00-17:50 |
20 Lessons AM
09:00-13:00 |
20 Lessons PM
14:00-17:50 |
| 1 |
$581 / week |
$527 / week |
$410 / week |
$480 / week |
$376 / week |
| 2 - 3 |
$489 / week |
$444 / week |
$345 / week |
$406 / week |
$316 / week |
| 4 - 7 |
$442 / week |
$394 / week |
$307 / week |
$360 / week |
$280 / week |
| 8 - 11 |
$433 / week |
$381 / week |
$295 / week |
$345 / week |
$271 / week |
| 12 + |
$413 / week |
$366 / week |
$284 / week |
$335 / week |
$262 / week |
The course with 22 lessons a week includes two lessons of supervised study on selected afternoons.
Students taking 22 lessons or more per week are eligible for a student visa.
Courses with 20 lessons per week DO NOT qualify for a student visa and students can take classes while in the US on a B1/B2 visa or a visa waiver program. |
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General English One-to-one Course
You can start the One-to-one course any Monday
| Weeks |
20 Lessons
09:00 - 13:00 |
15 Lessons
13:45 - 16:45 |
1 - 14 Lessons |
| 1 week |
$1543 |
$985 |
$77 per lesson |
| 2 weeks |
$1496 per week |
$952 per week |
| 3 weeks |
$1448 per week |
$923 per week |
| 4+ weeks |
$1405 per week |
$898 per week |
| English Plus |
Course Fee |
| This course offers a combination of any English course with additional one-to-one lessons each day (minimum 5 lessons per week), and is for people who want to accelerate their progress (available only in combination with group programs). |
$327 per week (5 lessons) and |
$65 for any additional lesson. |
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International Semester Course (ISC)
Discounted courses for students staying 24 weeks or more, who want to improve your language level, experience American life and culture, or take a year out before university. Your program is carefully structured to ensure that you improve your level, develop confidence in using English, and have the option of taking at least one recognised international examination.
Our examination and special interest options help you personalise your program. You can choose from the following: 22 (mornings) and 28 lessons a week - FCE, CAE, CPE, TOEFL, TOEIC, English for Academic Purposes. Students enrolled in the ISC with 28 lessons can also choose English for Art and Design and English for Tourism.
International Semester Course University Pathway Program is designed for ambitious students looking to progress to Associate degree courses at a choice of US colleges (2 years), leading to direct undergraduate degree entry at a US university. Entry requirement: Advanced level study for a period of at least 6 weeks prior to college progression (some partner institutions may consider Upper Intermediate level).
| Courses start every Monday, except on public holidays. |
| Weeks |
28 Lessons
09:00 - 15:30 |
22 Lessons AM
09:00 - 13:00 |
22 Lessons PM
14:00 - 17:50 |
| 24 weeks |
$6912 |
$6432 |
$5160 |
| Extra Week (25-35) |
+$274 / week |
+$266 / week |
+$213 / week |
| 36 weeks |
$9792 |
$9504 |
$7596 |
| Extra week (36+) |
+$272 / week |
+$264 / week |
+$211 / week |
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English for Academic Purposes
This 8-week systematic and rigorous program is designed to give students the key skills required for US university life. (Entry level: Intermediate + (B1)).
| Starting dates: Janaury 29, April 16, July 9, September 10, 2018 |
| Weeks |
Lessons |
Price |
| 8 weeks |
20 Lessons 9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
$345 per week |
| 8 weeks |
22 Lessons 9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
$381 per week |
| 8 weeks |
28 Lessons 9:00 am - 3:30 pm |
$433 per week |
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Cambridge Examinations
| Standard Course |
Fast-Track Course |
| January 2 - March 16 (11 weeks) CAE |
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| January 2 - March 9 (10 weeks) FCE, CPE |
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| March 19 - June 15 (13 weeks) FCE/CAE/CPE |
April 16 - June 15 (9 weeks) FCE/CAE/CPE
July 2 - August 24 (8 weeks) FCE, CAE |
| September 10 - December 7 (13 weeks) FCE/CAE/CPE |
October 8 - December 7 (9 weeks) FCE/CAE/CPE |
Examination dates:
- First Certificate in English (FCE) - March 10, June 12, August 23, December 4
- Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) - March 17, June 13, August 24, December 5
- Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) - March 10, June 14, December 6
Exam fees: FCE/CAE/CPE - $330 for each examination.
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| Standard Course |
20 Lessons
09:00 - 13:00 |
22 Lessons
09:00 - 13:00 |
28 Lessons
09:00 - 15:30 |
| 8-11 weeks |
$345 per week |
$381 per week |
$433 per week |
| $335 per week |
$366 per week |
$413 per week |
| Fast-Track Course |
20 Lessons
09:00 - 13:00 |
22 Lessons
09:00 - 13:00 |
28 Lessons
09:00 - 15:30 |
| 8 - 9 weeks |
$345 per week |
$381 per week |
$433 per week |
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TOEFL Preparation
20 lessons per week of examination preparation in the morning, with the option of an additional 2 lessons of supervised study on selected afternoons or 8 lessons General English in the afternoon. TOEFL examinations are held regularly throughout the year. For locations and dates of the test, please check http://www.toefl.org.
| Starting dates: January 22, March 12, May 14, July 16, September 17, 2018 |
| Weeks |
20 Lessons AM
09:00 - 13:00 |
22 Lessons AM
09:00 - 13:00 |
28 Lessons
09:00 - 15:30 |
| 6 weeks |
$360 per week |
$394 per week |
$442 per week |
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TOEIC Preparation
20 lessons per week of examination preparation in the morning, with the option of an additional 2 lessons of supervised study on selected afternoons or 8 lessons General English in the afternoon. Students can take the TOEIC examination at our school, and examinations are held regularly throughout the year.
| Starting dates: January 22, June 25, July 30, 2018 |
| Weeks |
20 Lessons AM
09:00 - 13:00 |
22 Lessons AM
09:00 - 13:00 |
28 Lessons
09:00 - 15:30 |
| 4 weeks |
$360 per week |
$394 per week |
$442 per week |
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Silicon Valley Experience: English for Tech
28 lessons per week (20 General English + 8 English for Tech lessons) or 20 lessons per week (12 General English + 8 English for Tech lessons)
| Starting dates: January 2, Feb 5, March 5, April 2, June 9, July 6, Aug 6, September 4, Oct 1, Nov 5, 2018 |
| Weeks |
Price for 4 weeks |
| 4 weeks, 28 Lessons |
$1868 |
| 4 weeks, 20 Lessons |
$1220 |
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General English plus English for Art & Design
General English classes in the morning and English for Art and Design in the afternoon.
| Starting dates: February 5, June 4, August 6, October 1, 2018 |
| Weeks |
28 Lessons
09:00 - 15:30 |
| 4 weeks |
$442 per week |
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General English plus Business English
General English classes in the morning and non-specialist English for Business in the afternoon. Duration: from 2 to 12 weeks. Entry level: Intermediate + (B1).
| Starting date: Any Monday |
| # of Weeks |
28 Lessons 09:00 - 15:30 |
| 2 - 3 |
$489 / week |
| 4 - 7 |
$442 / week |
| 8 - 11 |
$433 / week |
| 12 |
$413 / week |
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Teachers of English Course (TEC)
| Teacher development courses are designed for non-native English teachers. Choose this course to improve your English skills and to learn more about current ELT practice and methodology. 26 lessons per week. |
| Duration: 2 weeks |
| March 5, July 16, August 13, October 15, 2018 |
| Durration |
Tuition Fee |
| 2 weeks |
$978 |
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Summer Family Courses
| This family-friendly program is for parents and their children (ages 7-15). The full package price includes morning lessons, afternoon and evening activities, and shared homestay accommodation with breakfast and weekday lunches. |
Course dates: June 24 - July 29, 2018
All arrivals and departures are on Sundays. Minimum enrolment: 1 week. Minimum family number: 1 adult and 1 child. Adult beginners can start only on June 24, 2018.
At least one adult must accompany their child to and from lessons every day, and participate in all other activities. Please contact us for prices for families of more than 4 persons.
Additional adult members of the family (more than 2) can enrol for adult classes at normal rates, and can participate in afternoon activities at a fee of $171.00 per week. |
| Full package (lessons, activities, excursions, lunch, homestay) |
$765 per week per person |
| Day package plus lunch (lessons, activities, excursions, lunch) |
$577 per week per person |
| Day package only (lessons, activities, excursions) |
$531 per week per person |
| Adults without classes (activities, excursions, lunch, homestay) |
$369 per week per person |
| Adults without classes and accommodation (activities and excursions) |
$171 per week per person |
The program is offered for parents/guardians and their children aged 7-15 years old. There should be at least 1 adult and 1 child (aged 7-15 years) in each family. Older siblings aged 16+ are welcome to join the program and will be treated as an adult and will study together with their parents.
Host families are typically located 45-60 minutes away from the school. Alternatively, for a more independent option, we can help to arrange apartments or hotels upon request.
Program fee includes:
- 20 lessons of 50 minutes (a.m.) per week (16.67 hours)
- 3 afternoon activities per week
- 1 full-day excursion per week
- Shared homestay accommodation with breakfast every day.
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Families can choose shared half-board homestay accommodation for an extra $80 per person per week.
We can provide information for families who prefer accommodation in hotels or apartments. |
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Platinum Group (Executive) Courses
You can start the Group course any Monday
Tailor-made English courses according to students' specific needs in small groups and one-to-one. Courses are offered in a superior suite of dedicated classrooms with comfortable coffee lounge and complimentary services for executives/professional adults. Specialist courses are also available in English for administration, aviation, finance, human resources, journalism, law, medicine and the military, with other specialist courses available on request and offered as one-to-one private Platinum courses. Minimum age 21.
| Weeks |
35 Lessons
09:00-16:45 |
30 Lessons
09:00-15:30 |
25 Lessons
09:00-14:35 |
20 Lessons
09:00-13:00 |
15 Lessons
13:45-16:45 |
| 1 week |
$1527 / week |
$1315 / week |
$1095 / week |
$878 / week |
$560 / week |
| 2 weeks |
$1475 / week |
$1279 / week |
$1077 / week |
$869 / week |
$555 / week |
| 3 weeks |
$1434 / week |
$1244/ week |
$1055 / week |
$852 / week |
$543 / week |
| 4+ weeks |
$1388 / week |
$1212 / week |
$1028 / week |
$838 / week |
$533 / week |
Students taking 25 lessons or more per week are eligible for a student visa.
Courses with 20 lessons per week DO NOT qualify for a student visa and may be taken on B1/B2 visas or visa waiver programs. |
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Platinum Private (Executive) Courses
You can start the One-to-one course any Monday
| Weeks |
35 Lessons
09:00-16:45 |
30 Lessons
09:00-15:30 |
25 Lessons
09:00-14:35 |
20 Lessons
09:00-13:00 |
15 Lessons
13:45-16:45 |
| 1 week |
$2734 / week |
$2387 / week |
$1990 / week |
$1605 / week |
$1162 / week |
| 2 weeks |
$2621 / week |
$2287 / week |
$1926 / week |
$1558 / week |
$1132 / week |
| 3 weeks |
$2540 / week |
$2194 / week |
$1870 / week |
$1512 / week |
$1095 / week |
| 4+ weeks |
$2415 / week |
$2107 / week |
$1813 / week |
$1466 / week |
$1063 / week |
Students taking 25 lessons or more per week are eligible for a student visa.
Courses with 15 and 20 lessons per week DO NOT qualify for a student visa. |
| Platinum Plus |
Course Fee |
| This program offers a combination of Platinum group lessons above with additional one-to-one lessons each day (minimum 5 lessons per week), and is for people who want to accelerate their progress during a short stay. |
$340 per week (5 lessons) and |
$68 for any additional lesson |
| Weekend lessons |
Course Fee |
| Weekend lessons (One-to-one) are available by arrangement (minimum 4 per day). |
$121 per lesson |
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