General course

The Standard Course runs throughout the academic year. As it is new course, it will begin in January 2003.

Students can join the Standard Course on any Monday. You can attend as long as you need. This is because each course is divided into weekly units making it possible for you to attend a section of a course.

Our Standard Course is designed for students who want a thorough, full-time English course but would like to be free in the afternoon. The school is situated in the very centre of Cambridge, just a few seconds from Market Square and King's College.

The Standard Course is perfect for students who want to spend their afternoons following their own interests, whether it is visiting the nearby University buildings, shopping or sitting in a café, visiting the many museums or playing sports with friends.

What levels of English are taught on the Standard Course?

The school offers Standard Course lessons at all levels from Elementary to Advanced. However, there are no courses for complete beginners. Complete beginners should consider having individual tuition to teach them enough English to enter the Elementary class.

• IELTS preparations

The courses are designed to prepare students for the IELTS examination. This is the exam that you will need to take in order to study at a UK university or college. You will receive training in all aspects of the exam: listening, reading, writing and speaking.

We recommend that students also improve their general level of English by taking the IELTS course in conjunction with our Full Time or Part Time Courses, but it is possible to take the IELTS course in isolation as well.

The school runs IELTS courses throughout the year. Each course lasts ten weeks, and takes place on two afternoons a week.

The IELTS examination is offered every week in Cambridge on a Friday. You will need to apply at least three weeks in advance, especially during the busy summer period. The school will advise when you are ready to take the exam in order to achieve the grade you require and help you with the application process.