Group English + One to One 25 lessons per week
Qualifications: International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE), Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), Cambridge Preliminary English Test (PET), Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC)
Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1
Intensive General English Course: 20 group hours plus +5 One to One classes per week
Class hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 - 13,15 (Intensive General English Course)
Plus hour: 14,15 - 15,15 (5 times per week)
Intensive General English Course:
Students join a class of between 4 and 8 language students to practice skills and language areas that best suit their level and needs.
When are these courses available?
- Courses are available all year.
- Monday to Friday 9.00-13.15.
- Registered students can join a course on any Monday.
What do we do in the classes?
- Test each student when they arrive to put them in the most suitable level.
– Focus on General English.
– Use a core text book in each class.
– Use only English in the classroom.
– Practise Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking skills.
– Introduce and practise new Vocabulary and Grammar.
– Focus on language areas of specific interest or usefulness to students.
– Give a progress test each Friday to encourage students to study and to monitor their progress.
- The classes are generally for adult learners (17+).
- Courses generally run from eight to twelve weeks but students can join for periods of two weeks and longer.
-The school is closed on all public holidays and for two weeks at Easter and Christmas.
One-to-one course (3 hours per week)
- Monday to Friday 9.00-13.15.
What do we do in the classes?
- Test each student when they arrive and analyse their needs.
– Discuss course content with the student and decide on timetable.
– Use only English in the classroom.
– Focus on the specific skills areas (i.e.Reading, Writing, Listening or Speaking) which the student needs.
– Introduce and practise New Vocabulary and Grammar specific to individual students needs.
– Focus on language areas of specific interest or usefulness to the student.
– Assess progress regularly to encourage students to study and to monitor their progress.
Washington Lodge, Waterford, Ireland
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Individual student reviews about Waterford English Language Centres - WELC
I really enjoyed school.The host family is very nice,I had a good relationship with them. The lessons and teachers are basically good. I didn't need preparations for ILTS but had to take them,because ...
I studied an eighteen-week adult English course in WELC. Waterford is a great place because is smaller than Dublin, Cork or Galway and it's definitely more affordable than them. The school is really g...
The school is seatted in a beautiful area in Waterford. I loved studying there. I met wonderful people, wonderful atmosphere, wonderful teachers. They are extremely porfessional and they stimulate stu...
Number of classrooms: 5
Average nº of student per classroom: 6
Minimum student age: 18
Level test on first day:
Distance from the airport: 125 km.
Closest airport: Cork
Year school opened: 1967
School opening times: 9:00 - 18:30
School close dates: Show
After class/extra curricular seminars
Audio learning
Canteen
Car parking
Coffee shop
Computer room
Cultural trips
Eating area
Fax service
Free internet access
Internet WIFI
Library
Printing service
Self study material
Social activities
Student room
Study room
Table games
Tea / Coffee
Television room
•WHY WATERFORD? Waterford is one of the main cities in Ireland and therefore, it has all the usual facilities and services of a capital. Well
•situated and well
•communicated between Dublin and Cork, its location and features make it a special place to learn English. As the biggest city in the County of Waterford, it has prestigious schools and educational centres, not only at primary and secondary, but at higher level, with the benchmark WIT (Waterford Institute of Technology), which is renowned for innovation in IT, and for producing an exceptional calibre of students who will be future workers in the most important technological multinational companies, many of which have their European headquarters in Ireland (e.g. Google, Microsoft, Apple…) Waterford is a convenient and comfortable city of 45.000 inhabitants. It’s situated in the southeast of Ireland, close to the coast and it is the sunniest area in Ireland. Its economy is based in the service sector which makes the city more affordable than others and additionally, its people are friendly and welcoming. All these features create the perfect place for studying English and make Waterford totally different in respect to other bigger, overcrowded cities where learning English is more difficult because we cannot completely immerse ourselves in the language. You must complete our placement test and based on these results you will be placed with students of a similar level and ability. Some of our facilities at the centre include: 1. Peaceful Georgian building in a quiet cul de sac. 2. Bright Spacious classrooms. 3. Audio/Video equipment for use with academic and authentic materials. 4. Computer Room. 5. Wireless broadband throughout the school. 6. Communal coffee room/dining area. 7. Music room. 8. Garden. 9. Five
• minute walk to the city centre and many amenities. 10. Quiet study areas. Visa Requirements 1. Students from outside of the EU may require a study visa. 2. Before you apply for your visa, please fill in your application form and return it to us with the dates of study. You will receive confirmation of your course and an invoice of your payment. We will also provide you with a letter of acceptance which you will need for your visa application.
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