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 In May QE visited Boston School of Modern LanguagesIn May QE visited Boston School of Modern Languages in order to complete their application formalities.There was a very warm welcome from everyone in the school. The students were happy and willing to talk about their experiences and all those spoken to seemed content with their course and the progress they had made. They were also very happy with their accommodation. It is a great advantage for the students to be able to congregate in the restaurant ‘hub’ and to enjoy delicious home-cooked food. Here you can see the owner of the school, Ute van Holler, receiving the QE penguin. Date Added: July 1 2008 |
 50+ course social programme at EastbourneThe Fifty Plus course is specially designed for mature learners and the integrated social programme offers something different to do almost every day.The 2008 social programme for ESoE’s popular Fifty Plus course is now available to download. The new programme includes a visit to Kensington Palace, shopping in Harrods, photography lessons, Leeds Castle, Chartwell (once home to Winston Churchill), Batemans (once home to Rudyard Kipling) and many more excursions and activities. The Fifty Plus course is specially designed for mature learners and the integrated social programme offers something different to do almost every day. Eastbourne School of English is well known for their courses for mature people. They first ran their programme in the 1980s. Many students return year after year to improve their English, enjoy the beautiful Sussex countryside and meet up with old friends. You study English in multinational groups each morning, Monday to Friday. In the afternoons and weekends there is an extensive programme of visits, activities and excursions. The school runs a three-week course in May, June and September, also a two-week course in August. See http://www.esoe.co.uk/mainpages/datesfees.htm for course dates. Date Added: June 30 2008 |
 Quality English schools in CanadaDuring the end of May and the beginning of June, Carolyn Blackmore travelled through Canada in order to meet as many potential QE schools as possible. QE would definitely like to see a greater representation of Canadian schools in QE. There are many very good and eligible schools in this vast country.The trip took her from the furthest western point of Victoria in Vancouver Island (Stewart College of Languages) to the furthest east (East Coast School of Languages) and in between school visits were made in Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto and Montreal. It was an encouraging trip and we hope shortly to be able to announce new QE members. Date Added: June 9 2008 |
 QE on the road againA group of sixteen schools were in Tokyo for an agents’ event on May 21st at the Hilton in Shinjuku. There were some forty-four invited guests on the day who learned about the advantages of working with QE and its quality, independently managed schools. Representatives from schools in the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA and New Zealand took part.Date Added: May 22 2008 |
.jpg) A new course at BEET Language Centre this summer 2008Here is a new opportunity to prepare for Cambridge First Certificate.BEET are introducing a new First Certificate course to run throughout THIS SUMMER Students may join any Monday from June 30. The course finishes on 22 August. So, early booking is advisable! Exams take place in March, June and December each year. 20 lessons (15 hours) Fee GBP 183 per week (normal Main Course Fee) Registration GBP 75 Options Programme available if required. (Intensive and Extra Intensive Course fees, as published) If you would like to know more, then contact: Clive Barrow, Managing Director, BEET Language Centre clive@beet.co.uk Date Added: May 3 2008 |
 What could be better at Wimbledon School of English?As a matter of routine, the QE executive (Carolyn Blackmore) visits all QE schools every three years. This is to carry out a series of checks and these are mainly to do with what the customer (the student) thinks about the service they are getting at the school. Focal to the day is a meeting with a group of students where all aspects of their stay are discussed. We are looking for not just contented students, but students who are very happy indeed about their school, their teacher, the social programme, and everything else too.The students at Wimbledon were just that – extremely positive and in some cases ecstatic. They realized they had chosen one of the very best schools and appreciated all the personal attention “my teacher always stays after class to explain things I don’t understand to me”, and the lively social programme, “everything is included so it’s great”. It seems that according to the students, nothing could be better at Wimbledon School of English. Before the visit a fresh list of the school’s agents is submitted to QE and these are contacted for quality references. Wimbledon is exceptionally well liked by agents, there is no doubt about that. The day spent carrying out quality checks at Wimbledon highlighted just how very good this school is. Meetings took place with the Principal, the Director of Studies, the Assistant Director of Studies, the Registrar and other office staff, and the Accommodation Manager (including a visit to the Kings Lodge). All areas where key staff can make a positive difference to the students’ stay were discussed. The day spent at Wimbledon School of English proved to the QE executive just how good QE schools can be and what excellent value for money a course at WSE is. Date Added: April 30 2008 |
 A New Director of Studies at The Linguaviva CentrePaul Round has joined The Linguaviva Centre in Dublin as Director of Studies. Originally from Eastbourne, Paul began his ELT career in 1994 by doing his CTEFLA at another QE school, Eastbourne School of English. After 9 years in Poland with summer stints back in his home town, he moved to Dublin to take up a Director of Studies post in late 2003. Paul says he is delighted with the opportunity to work at a top quality school in the heart of his adopted city.Date Added: April 28 2008 |
 Eastbourne School of English 2008 courses are popularNews from Eastbourne School of English: New courses in 2008The Special Focus Lessons give English Intensive students the opportunity to follow Work English, Study English and Life English programmes for eight hours per week. There are four groups preparing for the IELTS examination as part of the Study English Focus Programme. Those interested in Life English are enjoying more individualisation as they learn new skills such as yoga, photography, magic (pictured: Chris Chappell, teacher and resident magician), karate, ballroom dancing and much more. The Fifty Plus programme includes some new activities this year. They are taking our students to Lady Diana’s Kensington Palace, shopping in Harrods and photography lessons as well as on country walks, Sussex village and castle visits, excursions, bowls and croquet. Date Added: April 1 2008 |
 The Lake School in Oxford offers Teacher Refresher Courses at Oxford UniversityDesigned for teachers of English at Primary, Secondary or Adult level, these refresher courses have achieved a reputation for excellence, so the Lake School is delighted to offer Oxford University Said Business School as the venue for their July programmes.Experienced, dynamic Lake School trainers offer a supportive, creative and friendly environment for continuing professional development. Oxford University Business School provides beautiful, modern facilities to enhance this learning experience. Lake School Teacher Refresher Courses are approved for Comenius and Grundtvig funding and are scheduled throughout the year. Date Added: March 13 2008 |
 Churchill House has a new and prestigious Summer CentreChurchill House has added a new residential Summer Centre to its portfolio.Ampleforth College is one of the leading independent schools in the UK with wonderful facilities and a high standard of accommodation. Ampleforth College was established in 1802 and adjoins the Benedictine monastery and abbey of St Laurence in a stretch of magnificent Yorkshire countryside, close to York. Ampleforth is part of the southern boundary of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. The grounds extend to 2000 acres of outstanding natural beauty. FACILITIES Excellent standard of residential accommodation Large Sports hall 25 metre indoor swimming pool All Weather ‘astro’ turf pitch Tennis courts Extensive playing fields Golf Course – nine holes Student email and internet facilities Student common rooms Social club Theatre ACCOMMODATION Accommodation is mainly single and twin en-suite rooms with some four bedded rooms. The standard of comfort is very high. FOOD Catering at Ampleforth is based on the use of fresh locally sourced and home-made food. Always a wide choice and providing the necessary well balanced diet for the students – all requirements can be accommodated. THE LOCATION Quick access to the major road network means that Leeds/Bradford (1 hour) and Manchester International (2 hours) airports are within easy reach of Ampleforth. Transfers from and to all London airports are easily arranged. The historic city of York is only 30/40 minutes away and some of the UK’s finest areas of natural beauty - The North Yorkshire Moors, The Lake District and The Yorkshire Coast - are within easy reach. AND MORE For groups last night and weekend stays in London can be added to the programme at no additional cost and can be combined with visits to Oxford and/or Cambridge. Ampleforth Excursions: Yorkshire Coast and Beaches Scarborough Sea Life Centre The English Lake District Steam Railway journey on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway Flamingo Land Theme Park & Zoo Medieval City of York Optional Extra Excursions Manchester - ‘Old Trafford’ Football Stadium Tour and shopping Alton Towers Theme Park Edinburgh and Scotland Oxford Cambridge London/London Weekend Course Start Dates and Prices: For 2008 Churchill House is running two x 2 week courses from July 13th and July 27th – it is also possible to book a 4 week course from July 13th. Date Added: January 28 2008 |
 Clubclass Residential Language SchoolClubclass Residential Language School has been offering courses for adults in Malta since 1999. In 2004 the school introduced an innovative all-inclusive summer programme for juniors called Teenskool. The programme was offered with two accommodation options – either with host families within walking distance of the school or on campus in the same building as the school. The programme also includes daily morning and evening social activities and excursions.The course content of the junior programmes offered by Clubclass is designed to provide a seamless blend of language learning with a structured social programme. This exciting and innovative approach is proven to advance students’ use and command of the English language through fast-paced activities. All courses seek to generalise learning by developing confidence and fluency, encouraging the use of English outside the classroom. In summer 2008, Clubclass will be adding a new programme to compliment their existing products for juniors – the Parent and Child programme. This programme is for parents who want to travel with their children. Parents may follow an adult course, while their children are placed in a junior course where new language – vocabulary, everyday English, idioms and grammar – is introduced and practised to encourage real communication and rapid learning. Parents and children can either book an apartment within the same building as the school or accommodation at one of the hotels which are situated close to Clubclass. Two apartment types are available in the residence - apartments with one bedroom which can take a maximum of 3 persons, and apartments with 2 bedrooms which can take a maximum of 5 persons. Children will improve their English in our specifically designed course using modern interactive methods and communicative techniques. This course will also give students the opportunity to make friends and have fun in an international environment. Parents may join any of the adult courses offered by Clubclass at the time. Date Added: January 24 2008 |