English Language Training & Academic Programmes 2021
Concorde lnternationalEnglish Language Training &Academic Programmes2021General EnglishIELTS & CambridgeExamination PreparationUniversity PathwayAcademic English StudiesAvw as OnlineoNelStubaldyaiAbroaEnglish for WorkdBusiness EnglishEnglish forSpecificPurposesRE ANDQUUniversitySummerCoursesRV I C E48yearsSEOne-to-OneMaster Class CAALITYGroup 4IntensiveEst 1972Teachers’ CoursesLanguage & CultureProgrammeFamily StudyProgrammeOnline CoursesBreak the Language Barrierand Change Your FutureCanterbury, UKwww.concorde-int.com
Welcome to Concorde InternationalThe SchoolThe Study CentreBreak Your Language BarrierThe world as we have known it is changingand so is Concorde International as weovercome challenges with the help ofyearstechnology and our committed teacherswho have gained experience teaching online and in hybridclasses.RE A NDALITYRV I C EQUSE48CAEst 1972The added opportunity to start your classes online and toconsolidate your learning on your return home is somethingto embrace and will I believe be the future learningexperience for so many of our students.The contents of this brochure highlight the range of coursesand accommodation that we offer to meet your individualneeds.I hope very much that we may welcome you either onlineor here in Canterbury, our heritage city so that you mayexplore the wonderful surrounding countryside andcoastline.Best WishesColin StoneDirector Accredited by the British Council, anda member of English UKOur friendly and helpful welfare team,academic team and support staff all workin these buildings and are always availableto assist students. Students value high quality ofteachingOur classrooms are equipped with audiovisual learning equipment,some have been adapted to providehybrid online and face to face teaching.For over 48 years Concorde has helped thousands ofstudents to break their language barrier and moreimportantly to make friends with fellow students from allquarters of the world whether in safety online or here inCanterbury.I am delighted that we have such a good mix of students forour live ‘face to face’ teaching, who appreciate the socialatmosphere in the school, the personal contact at everylevel of our organisation, plus our welcoming homestayfamilies; truly a 24/7 immersion enabling you to make themaximum progress during your stay.Concorde International is located inhistoric buildings in the very centre ofCanterbury. Many shops and restaurantsare just around the corner.Teachers are qualified, experiencedand expert at guiding students towardsachieving their goals. We care aboutensuring that you make progress duringyour time studying with us.CIAO Concorde International Academy Online took flightinitially for our summer schools and now offers you classeseither in the mornings, afternoons or evenings to fit in withyour time schedule.Students also enjoy free WiFi, a computerroom with free internet access, coffeebar and student lounge. They can borrowcourse books and graded readers for asmall deposit.Contents10 very good reasons to chooseConcorde International Excellent pass rates for exams anduniversity places Outstanding range of curriculumoptions Teachers’ knowledge andunderstanding of subjects is excellent Personal and academic support forstudents is outstanding Relationships throughout the schoolare excellent Exceptionally well organisedprogrammes 48 years' experience providinghigh quality courses City centre locationThe School .3" It was a pleasure meeting you and to get to know the Concorde family.The location, Canterbury .4-5It is a great environment, welcoming, homely and friendly. In the schoolThe teaching .6-7there is a real feel of the worldwide solidarity which unites in fraternity andAccommodation.8Student Life .9General English .10Examination Preparation .11English for Work / Business English .12ESP (English for Specific Purposes).13University Pathway on site and online/ Academic English Studies withIELTS Preparation .14Group 4 Intensive & One-to-One .15friendship people from different cultures and languages, so that they becomeone family. This is also thanks to all the great people at Concorde who makethis possible."- Giovanni Picciallo, from ItalyMake friends with fellow students from across the world!Teachers' CourseTeacher Development Courses .16CELTA .17University Summer Courses .18Language & Culture .19Family Study Programme .20-21Online Courses .22-23Transfer Service .2410%32%2For easy booking email: admissions@concorde-int.comFor easy booking email: Europe57%Asia & PacificMiddle East & AfricaAmericaswww.concorde-int.com3
Canterbury - A city for all seasons. Simply Inspirational!London3. Canterbury Festivals6. Entertainment, Shopping & Restaurants Spring Time Gardens and Morris Dancing Summer Street Bands and Mime ArtistesThere are many busy cafés, bars, clubs, pubs and a modern shoppingcentre. September Food & Drink Festival October International Arts and Music Festival November/December Fireworks and Christmas Lights New Year Artisan Craft & Gift FranceGermanyLuxembourgParisCanterbury welcomes 3 million visitors every year.There is always something to see and do throughout the year.Concorde International is in the heart of this vibrant city.Westgate gardensEating OutCanterbury has a great choice of cafes and restaurants: English,French, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Indian, Mexican,Portuguese, Turkish, Moroccan, Thai. It's all on the doorstep!Shopping and Banks Shops are usually open 9am – 6pm (Monday to Saturday), and10am to 4pm (Sunday). Banks are open at the same times, Monday to Friday, and onSaturday mornings.4. One of the safest cities in the UK for studentsCanterbury is perfectly placed for easy access from/to theContinent with fast Eurostar trains to Paris (2hrs,30minutes);Brussels Central (3hrs,35minutes).London is only 55mins by High Speed train.7. ClimateCanterbury enjoys some of the best weather in the UK. Whitstablebeach is a short bus ride away.Travelling from/to CanterburyCitiesLondon0 h 55 minsParis2 h 30 minsBrussels3 h 35 minsCanterbury has 3 universities with a lively student populationof over 40,000 students.oC5. Getting around is easyKent beaches nearbyAverage temperatures in Canterbury25201. UNESCO World Heritage City1510Canterbury was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status with3 world heritage sites all easy to visit on foot. Canterbury Cathedral St Augustine’s Abbey St Martin’s Church4Canterbury CastleCanterbury Roman MuseumEastbridge HospitalJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctKent "The Garden of England" - where history comes to life!NovDecStour river tour"Best in Europe" Kent was named the top destination for family holidays by Lonely Planet.2. Museums and historic sites 5The centre of Canterbury is car-free, and everything is withinwalking distance. Buses to local destinations are frequent andcheap. Trains to London run approximately every 30 minutesduring the day, and every 60 minutes in the evenings and atweekends. Canterbury TalesWestgate TowersBeaney House of Art andKnowledgeFor easy booking email: admissions@concorde-int.com1. Dover Castle and the iconicWhite Cliffs2. Whitstable – famous for itsoysters, seaside chalets andtraditional harbour3. Broadstairs – “quintessentialEnglish seaside town” andformer home to novelistCharles Dickens4. Leeds Castle – called “Theloveliest castle in the world”5. Chilham village - film set forTV series of Agatha Christie’sfamous detective "Poirot’’Must-see places69824105Kent3Canterbury7110 Km6. Bluewater Shopping CentreEurope's biggest shoppingcentre. Shop 'til you drop!7. Deal & Sandwich – Theorigin of the sandwich.8. Hever Castle – The childhoodhome of Anne Boleyn (2ndwife of Henry VIII)9. Chartwell- Country residenceof Sir Winston Churchill.Now in the National Trust10. Royal Tunbridge Wells Spa town and lovely historicaltown centreFor easy booking email: admissions@concorde-int.comCanterbury Cathedralwww.concorde-int.com5
The TeachingYour ProgressConcorde has an excellent track record in improving Englishlanguage skills. A Common European Framework (CEFR) level will becompleted in 8 – 9 weeks of full time study. To improve your IELTSscore by 1.0 point usually takes 10 -12 weeks.We ensure that you make fast progress with the following measures:IN THE SCHOOL“I love teaching at Concorde,because I get to share mypassion for the Englishlanguage with such a dynamicmix of students of all ages anda variety of nationalities."Progress Small classes ensure individual attention Regular tests to embed learning A good mix of nationalities in classes Monthly 1-1 tutorials to check progress and set goals Experienced, dedicated and caring teachersBY THE STUDENT- Tom Merriman,Teacher Attendance at all lessons Active participation in all lessons Completion of all course work Make the most of all opportunities available to practise English atbreak times, lunch times and immersion in homestay and studentlife and city events Qualified and experienced teachers who will do their bes t to help you succeed Personal academic counselling available from course tutors Continuous monitoring by your class tutors to check your progress A balanced programme of communication and comprehensionCourse Pathways at Concorde InternationalWatch Video Opportunity to take internationally recognised examinations Consistently excellent pass rates for exams and university placesConcorde Level15 H p/w21 H p/w25 H s7-9weeks6-8weeksFor easy booking email: admissions@concorde-int.comCambridge t Certificate4.5PET4.0Preliminary English3.53.02.52.01 - 1.50 - 0.5C1EffectiveOperational userGeneral EnglishYear-roundandExaminations PreparationAcademic CoursesProfessionalYear-roundandSummerVocational TrainingInternational Diploma forHigher Education Studies /Academic English Studieswith IELTS PreparationOne-to-One Master Class G4 Intensive : Generalor Business EnglishTeachers' coursesBusiness English Skills for employabilityCambridge ExaminationsFCE, CAE, IELTS,TOEFL, TOEICEntry toUndergraduatedegreesBusiness skills, Marketing,Customer Service,Finance, ManagementEnglish for Specific Purposeswork placement forInternationallyrecognisedqualificationsEntry toPostgraduatedegrees10 Hours15 Hours21 Hours25 HoursB2VantageB1ThresholdVolunteeringEU and Tier 5 studentsKETKey EnglishA2WaystageA1BreakthroughFor easy booking email: admissions@concorde-int.comCareer developmentandinternational opportunitieswww.concorde-int.com7
AccommodationStudent LifeSocial ActivitiesSocial Activities at the Study CentreSelf-catering AccommodationKent has some wonderful historic castles and heritage houses, halfday excursions can be arranged to Dover Castle, Leeds Castle andSissinghurst, and the beach is only 25minutes away to seaside townsof Whitstable, Broadstairs and Folkestone.“ Host families are so kindand friendly and especiallyfunny. Thanks to them, Icould improve my Englishand I decided to stay inCanterbury for a long time! ”Students are encouraged to continue practising their English withoptional evening activities: 10-pin bowling and barbecues, Quiz night,plus a cultural programme of events introducing British festivals andholidays across Kent.Self-catering AccommodationWe understand that our clients have very different preferences when it comes to choosing their accommodation, andare pleased to offer the following choices in Canterbury.Homestay AccommodationStudent Self-catering AccommodationMost clients choose to stay with one of our hosts where awarm welcome is guaranteed. Students have a single roomand the host provides breakfast and dinner each day.Located within a short walking distance from Canterbury citycentre. Canterbury is a vibrant city with 40,000 students at3 universities. There is a wide range of self-catering optionsavailable to students coming to Canterbury to study:Students of the same nationality are placed in different homesunless friends ask to be placed together.Our hosts are located throughout Canterbury, and the nearbyseaside towns of Whitstable and Herne Bay. They are visitedand checked by the Concorde homestay team.In Canterbury, some students will be able to walk to schooleach day. Others will need to take public transport.Halloween Pumpkin Carving CompetitionThere is a free "Walk and Talk" programme most Friday afternoonsvisiting the nearby villages, coast and countryside with local people,another chance to keep using English!- Tetsushi Ishimaru,from JapanStudents enjoy the opportunity to practise their Englishoutside the classroom and experience life in a British home.Concorde International staff are eager to share all the fun andadventure of Canterbury and the wonderful region of Kent, commonlyknown as The Garden of England. There are excursions are offered atweekends to including London, Cambridge, Brighton, Oxford, Windsorand Bicester Village Retail Outlet.Long term students (12weeks ) Modern studios, duplex, and apartments, in the citycentre, and others located outside the city walls Superior rooms have access to gym, cinema & 24hrconcierge Standard rooms have access to private or shared kitchen,and student cafeteriaAll the weekly events are displayed on the Student Notice Board inthe common room. See examples below. Many activities are free.Some afternoon and evening activities cost between 5- 15. Full dayexcursions at weekends cost 20- 35 depending on destination.“ I really liked the ‘Walk and Talk’ afternoonwith Colin.! "- Silvia from SpainView moreSample Social ProgrammesShort term students (2-10 weeks) Single or twin rooms, private bathroom, shared kitchenfacilities Budget rooms – limited availability, please requestSummer Residential self-cateringUniversity of KentA28MargateUniversity Student VillageSingle study rooms, sharing facilitiesA290WhitstableCanterbury WestRailway StationSingle study rooms, en-suite bathroomUniversity City CentreSingle study rooms, sharing facilitiesConcordeInternationalCanterbury Concorde Summer CoursesCathedral CanterburyChrist Church UnivCanterburyA257Study CentreSandwich4 Star accommodation, en-suite bathroomSelf-Catering Apartments and HousesFor 2 - 6 people (recommended for family groups)8For easy booking email: admissions@concorde-int.comSelf-catering accommodationA2 - M2LondonA28AshfordCanterbury EastRailway StationA2DoverFor easy booking email: admissions@concorde-int.comwww.concorde-int.com9
Examination Preparation CoursesGeneral English For students aged 16 Elementary to Advanced Levels PM 10 hours - Monday to ThursdayPM - Monday to Thursday13.45-15.1515.15-15.3015.30-16.30Lesson 1BreakLesson 2At Concorde International you can choose to study for the IELTS,Cambridge, TOEFL and TOEIC examinations.Features of the Course“ The teachers alwaysexplain very well in thelessons, and they alwayswant to help us if wehave some problems withvocabulary."- Irena from Spain Intensive preparation with practice exam papers Practise with academic tests Special coaching for examination techniques External examinations can be arranged with examining boards Regular opportunities to enter for examinations Individual counselling for examsCambridge English Examinations- PET (B1 Preliminary), FCE (B2 First), CAE (C1 Adveanced) For students aged 16 AM - Monday to Friday Elementary to Advanced LevelsJan Beginners accepted at the start of a new term9.00-10.3010.30-11.0011.00-12.30This course provides a balance of grammar, reading,listening, speaking and writing to improve both accuracy andcommunicati on skills.Focus onGrammarand AccuracyBreakFocus onSkillsand FluencyWe use a mix of modern course books and authentic materialsto meet students' needs.Tutors meet weekly to discuss the progress of the students intheir classes. Monthly individual tutorials are held to discussprogress and set aims for further study.Lessonsper week25 hours21 hours15 hoursClass 19:00-10:30Class 211:00-12:30Monday - Friday Class 313:45-15:15Class 415:30-16:30Monday - Thursday Features of the course 15, 21, 25 hours per week Average 8-10 students per class, maximum of 12 Flexible enrolments starting every Monday Minimum 2 weeks: discounts for long term bookings A good mix of nationalities: students from 50 differentcountries attended our courses in 201910Exam Dates 2021For easy booking email: 13 2017AugSep20Morning classes focus on the accurate use of English.Students learn and practise new grammar, functions andvocabulary, and also develop their knowledge of Englishusing set course books and authentic materials. Grammar in real-life contexts Pronunciation practice Written and spoken accuracy Skills: reading, writing, listening and speakingPM - Monday to Thursday13.45-15.1515.15-15.3015.30-16.30Focus onCommunicationBreakFocus onSkillsand FluencyAfternoon classes focus on improving oral communicationand fluency, vocabulary extension and skills for real-lifepurposes.Apr46292610 302711PETFCECAEMay68Jun21158351281913 15 299OctNovDec9133106301661319111411IELTSIELTS exams are held at regular intervals throughout the year.Examination fees vary and must be paid at the time of booking.An IELTS score is generally required for entry into Univerisityor work in the UK" Studying at Concorde International for 1 year wasa great experience. I took General English and IELTScourses there. When I started the course, I wasn'tconfident and it was difficult to communicate in English,but I received great support from kind teachers andschool staff about my studies and life in Canterbury. Finally, I wasable to reach IELTS 7.0!- Madoka Tomimoto, from JapanFor easy booking email: admissions@concorde-int.comThe Buttermarketwww.concorde-int.com 11
Business English / English for WorkESP - English for Specific Purposes“Excellent lesson. busy,versatile and interesting.Excellent explanations givenby the teachers. High qualityarticles used!” - Irina, from SlovakiaSpecialist vocabulary related to the industryFlexible start dates and course lengthNegotiated programmes to suit your needsOnline sessions availableThese courses are suitable for pre-work students who are studyingfor a career in the industry or professionals wanting to develop theirEnglish language skills.Each course is designed to meet the group’s specific needs, andtherefore highly suitable for organisations that require specialistlanguage training for their employees.Sample Modules 10 hours per weekEnglish for Work Intermediate to Advanced LevelsCourse features: Business EnglishCourse features: The language of businessListening for informationMaking presentationsInterjecting, disagreeing, summarisingDiscussing real case studiesAnalysis and interpretation of data; problem solvingSWOT analysisSample onsSkills forStarting aBusinessCustomerServiceOrganising& ChairingMeetingsHow toInfluence& NegotiateTelephoning& LeavingvoicemailsProjectmanagementSkillsFor easy booking email: admissions@concorde-int.com Career planning: identifying strengths/weaknessesHow to write an effective CV: matching skills to employer’sneedsInterview preparation: how to market yourself and answerquestions e
Preliminary English B1 Threshold 4.0 Pre-Intermediate 3.5 KET Key English 3.0 A2 Elementary Waystage 2.5 2.0 Beginner 1 - 1.5 A1 0 - 0.5 Breakthrough 12-15 weeks 12-15 weeks 12-15 weeks 12-15 weeks 12-15 weeks 12-15 weeks 8-10 weeks 9-12 weeks 9-12 9-12 weeks 9-
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