Part-Time English Courses in England

We teach English language in small groups of 5 to 9 (average 6 students in a class). Students can also do one-to-one lessons, or combine group and one-to-one lessons.

A. Part-Time English Courses available:

General English Courses at 8 ongoing levels from beginners to advanced
Cambridge FCE, CAE, CPE examinations
Speaking
IELTS
Business English
One-to-one lessons

B. Number of hours per week:

Part-time students can study 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 or 14 hours a week.

C. Course length:

From 2 to 48 weeks. Students can combine courses, e.g. C13 with C15

D. Enrolment Dates for English Courses at Sels College, London:

Students can start practically any Monday from 7th January 2008. See below for Summer Courses. Complete beginners need to enquire about a suitable start date.

E. Part-Time Group Tuition Fees:

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G. Accommodation:

Homestay accommodation is in CENTRAL LONDON (approximately 20-30 minutes from the College by underground train).
The host-family may be a single person or two or more people, with or without children.

Families prefer full-time students. Students check in about 7 pm on the Sunday before the course start date.

£120 per week for a single room with breakfast.
£175 per week for a single room with breakfast & evening meal.

Hotel: About £70 per night, or about £120 or £180 if private toilet/bath is required.

Accommodation in a single: room with its own toilet / shower and cooking facility in Kings Cross about £190 a week (book in advance 2-3 months).

University of London Hall of Residence: in Russell Square, about 15 minutes on foot, £32 a night for single room, about £36 with breakfast and dinner. Only available from June to September.

Accommodation service charge: £15 a week, minimum £30 for 1 or 2 weeks. Homestay cancellation notice is one week or one week's rent in lieu of notice.

H. Summer English Courses at Sels College, London:

In July and August students can study for 2, 4, 6, 8 weeks or longer starting on 30 June, 14 or 28 July, 11 or 26 August. Advance booking advisable. University of London hall accommodation available from June to September.

I. Bank Holidays:

The College is closed on Bank Holidays 21 and 24 March, 5 and 26 May and 25 August. The College closes on 19 December 2008 for Christmas and re-opens on Monday 12 January 2009. Please note that the total weekly fees for group courses remain the same even when there is a Bank Holiday. No fees charged for the three weeks' holiday at Christmas when the College is closed.

J. Internet / Books / Social Programme / Airport Transfer:

Cost of books about £40 - £60.
Social programme: students pay for tickets, transport, meals, etc.
Airport transfer by car from Heathrow Airport to London is 84 (one way).
Internet access is free for 30 minutes per day.

K. Complaint / Problem:

Please speak to Reception in the first week if you have any problems or difficulties with your course or accommodation or some other matter. Any complaint or claim must be made within 1 month from the date of the occurrence.

L. Cancellation Fee:

The cancellation fee in all cases is the tuition fees of the first week (+ 1 week’s accommodation fee if it is arranged by the College), provided there is no excessive correspondence after the Letter of Acceptance has been sent and there is an acceptable reason for cancellation. A course can be postponed on medical or other urgent grounds without having to pay a cancellation fee as long as reasonably advance notice is given. Any claim against the College must be made within one month of the event giving rise to the claim. A request for change of course or to shorten the length of the course must be made at least 7 working days before the start date; in general, no change is possible after the course has started.

Visas:

Prospective students need to apply for a student visa if they are coming for more than six months, and a student visitor visa if they wish to study for 6 months or less. For details please see www.fco.gov.uk .