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1 ETC Dates and Fees Valid from January 2016, until further notice ETC International College Dates and Fees - Valid from January 2016, until further notice. Courses Accommodation Junior Programme Activities Excursions

2 Course Dates & Fees Valid from January 2016, until further notice Enrolment fee (non-refundable), payable once only: 100 per person. Age requirements and English Language Courses at ETC The minimum age for individual students from September to May is 16. The minimum age for individual students from June to August is 12. Students aged 16 & 17 may study in an adult General English class at any time of the year with permission from their parents. The maximum duration a student aged 15 and under may stay in an ETC Homestay is 26 nights (unless a suitable foster family can be found). Individual students aged 15 and under in the summer must book a Junior Programme. Individual students aged 12 to 15 in the summer must book a Junior Programme if they wish to stay in the Junior Residence. Next of kin details must be received for all students aged 17 and under prior to document issue. Signed parental permission forms (signed by the parent) must be received for all students aged 17 and under prior to document issue. All lessons are 45 minutes long. ETC specifies a maximum class size of 14 however where classrooms permit and are suitably equipped, lit, heated and ventilated, we reserve the right to use these rooms to their maximum capacity. No classes will exceed 18 students. Classes may be in the mornings or the afternoons during busy periods. General English Courses Hours Per Week Lessons Per Week 1-23 weeks 24 + weeks Standard General English / week 140 / week Intensive General English / week 160 / week Super Intensive General English / week 180 / week Full Immersion / week 250 / week One - to - One Courses 50 per 45 minute lesson Extended Courses 2 lessons per week are dedicated to extra writing practice. Students must complete at least 12 weeks to receive a Diploma. Extended Courses Hours Per Week Lessons Per Week 12 Week Course 24 Week Course Intensive Diploma Course ,340 4,680 Super Intensive Diploma Course with IELTS ,000 6,000 Exam Preparation Course Students can take an intensive course for any exam preparation course. The intensive option includes 15 hours p/w of exam preparation and 3 hours p/w of communication skills. For intensive course prices please refer to the prices for Intensive General English. Exam Preparation Courses Hours Per Week Lessons Per Week 1-23 weeks 24 + weeks IELTS Preparation Courses Leading to IELTS Exam: / week 140 / week FCE Preparation Courses Leading to Cambridge FCE Exam: / week 140 / week CAE Preparation Courses Leading to Cambridge CAE Exam: / week 140 / week 2

3 Combination Courses Students studying 24 weeks on our combination courses will receive a Diploma in the specific subject. Combination Courses Hours Per Week Lessons Per Week 1-23 weeks 24 + weeks Business English Medical English Legal English Tourism English Military English Aviation English Business Studies Marketing and PR Management Human Resources Management Tourism and Hospitality Management 22.5 hours in total p/w Students will have 15 hours of General English or IELTS hours of specialist tuition per week. Students must have a course book in order to enter class. 30 lessons in total p/w Students will have 20 lessons of General English or IELTS + 10 lessons of specialist tuition per week. ETC can provide other specialist courses based on the same structure on request. For example: English for Finance English plus Aromatherapy Engineering English 275 / week 265 / week 3, week course If you have a specific enquiry, please check with ETC for availability before booking. For all combination courses, students must be over the age of 18 and have an intermediate level of English. University Preparation Courses Gain the language, academic skills and subject knowledge to prepare you for a Business course at university. 6, week course University Preparation Courses Hours Per Week Lessons Per Week 12 weeks 24 weeks 36 weeks University Foundation Programme - (Business) ,696 14,544 University Foundation Programme - (Technical) ,696 14,544 Pre-Sessional , Higher Pre-Sessional , Pre-Masters ,696 14,544 Students studying for 3 weeks or less may borrow books for a small charge. Students studying for 4 weeks or more must buy their books. Books cost approximately 50 for standard courses and 70 for intensive courses. Books are available at the ETC Library. Please note that students following a Standard General English course (20 lessons per week) may have morning or afternoon lessons. Classes are normally run in the mornings from 8:45am to 12.15pm, but we cannot guarantee this timetable. During the busy times, students may have lessons in the afternoons. Students who require a student visa must complete at least 15 hours of study per week (i.e. 20 lessons per week). Teacher Training Courses All Teacher Training courses are delivered by Teacher Training Courses Course Structure Price Exam Fee Total Trinity CertTESOL Course 4 week course 1, ,249 Trinity DipTESOL Course 7 month course Part time 2 evenings + 1 Saturday per month 2, ,599 3

4 Exam Dates & Fees Valid from January 2016, until further notice Course Dates Please note that one level normally runs for 12 weeks. Beginners must start on these dates. Standard Courses (General English, Business English, IELTS, etc) Beginners must start on these dates. Combination courses can start on any Monday (except Bank Holiday Mondays). Cambridge FCE / CAE Exam Preparation Courses Full 12 week courses Teacher Training Courses Dates in /01/ /03/ /03/ /06/ /06/ /09/ /09/ /12/2016 Term dates are the same as our General English courses. ETC is a Cambridge Exam Centre and runs Computer FCE and CAE Exams on site. Courses run monthly Please note that lessons during the summer may run in the afternoons. Exam Fees IELTS 170 Online Cambridge FCE 145 BEC Higher 155 Cambridge BULATS (per module) 60 Cambridge FCE & CAE 145 LCCI EB Business Practice 120 Cambridge KET 100 BEC Preliminary 110 Trinity College Speaking Exam 120 Cambridge PET 105 BEC Vantage 140 Trinity ISE (SELT) 170 Online Cambridge CAE 150 ILEC 180 Please contact ETC to confirm course and exam dates before booking your return flights or holidays. Some exams may take place after the end of the exam preparation course. Cambridge exam courses that start in December include a 2 week Christmas holiday. ETC will be closed at that time. Holidays ETC will be closed on the following public holidays: 25 th March th March nd May th May th August th December th January 2017 (inclusive). Airport Transfer One Way London Heathrow Airport 150 London Gatwick Airport 160 Luton Airport 200 Stansted Airport 210 Bournemouth Airport 45 Southampton Airport 80 London Central 200 You will be picked up from the airport and taken directly to your accommodation. Waiting charges: after the first hour, you will be charged 25 per hour for any delays. This is a waiting charge to cover the cost of parking and the driver s time. 4

5 Homestay Fees Valid from January 2016, until further notice ETC Homestays ETC can arrange homestay accommodation for you if you would like to stay with a local family. Many students who come to study at ETC choose this option, because living with an English family is a good way to practise your spoken English outside the school and a great way to find out how British people live. You will have a comfortable, clean room with a desk to study at. Accommodation is half-board during the week (bed, breakfast and evening meal) and full-board at weekends (bed, breakfast, lunch and evening meal). Homestay Accommodation (subject to availability) Autumn (30 th August th May 2016) Summer (29 th May th August 2016) Booking Fee (one off fee) Single 120 / week 150 / week Twin (only available for pre-arranged pairs) 110 / week 135 / week Executive En-Suite 240 / week 250 / week Luggage holding fee per week (for students going on holiday and would like to reserve their room) Dietary Requirements fee per week (including vegetarian and no pork options) Christmas Supplement (for students staying over the Christmas holidays) Cancellation Fee (students must give one week s notice to cancel or change their accommodation) Most of our families live on a local bus route, so getting to ETC is easy! All accommodation is available from Sunday to Saturday (inclusive). Executive homestay accommodation includes single room accommodation with en-suite facilities, use of IT facilities and access to the Internet. Please note that ETC does not firmly book homestay accommodation until we are informed that you have obtained the relevant visa and full fees have been paid.

6 Residence Fees Valid from January 2016, until further notice ETC Residence (Adults only. Juniors please refer to pages 8 & 9) Residential Accommodation Fees (subject to availability) Adult Autumn (22 nd August th May 2016) Adult Summer (29 th May 2016 until 2 nd July 2016 & 28 th August - 3 rd September 2016) Junior Residence (3 rd July - 27 th August 2016) Shared Room (twin, triple, quadruple) 105 / week 135 / week Twin Room with Single Occupancy 210 / week 240 / week Single Room (only 3 available) 140 / week 170 / week Book 5 or more weeks at ETC Residence and get 5 per week off your room price! (Only applicable in off-peak season: 4 th January th May 2016) To include Half Board (breakfast and dinner) + 50 / week + 50 / week Key Deposit (one off fee, refundable when the keys are returned) Dietary Requirements (including vegetarian and no pork options) Cancellation Fee (students must give one week s notice to cancel or change their accommodation) During this period the ETC Residence will be allocated to junior students aged Please refer to pages 8 & 9 for our Junior prices. Students 18+ will be accommodated in the Summer Adult Residence. Summer rates are also applicable for the dates between 28 th - 3 rd September Towels are not included in the price. These can be purchased from the Residence Reception. A credit card authorisation of 200 is required on arrival to act as a deposit. If no credit card is available, an alternative will be requested. We require one week of accommodation to be paid at the time of booking. Residence (over 18s only) The ETC Student Residence is located right next door to ETCa very short walk from one building to the next! We have single, twin, triple and quadruple rooms available on a half board basis. Students who stay in the ETC Student Residence benefit from not needing to pay for any transport between their accommodation and the classrooms. We offer wireless Internet in all rooms and there are study areas for those who want peace and quiet to work in. Each bedroom is equipped with the following: Bedding Wardrobe Chest of drawers Radiator En-suite facilities (shower, washbasin, toilet) Wireless Internet. Towels and mini fridges are available to purchase/hire from reception. The rooms are checked by a member of staff every day and are cleaned every week. A laundry service is available at 7. Residence Reception is open from 6am - midnight daily. Out of hours emergencies should call ETC Emergency tel: (07966) The ETC Residence reserves the right to request that a student leaves the residence - with no refund payable - if he or she has failed to respect the residence rules. Please contact the residence for full terms and conditions or visit our website:

7 Summer Adult Residence (over 18s only) Available from 3 rd July until 27 th August 2016 Dorchester House The adult residence consists of apartments with 6 to 8 bedrooms per apartment, making it a great place to meet people of a similar age. All rooms are single rooms with a private bathroom and a shared kitchen and lounge. The rooms are self-catered and the residence is situated in a great location, opposite Bournemouth Travel Interchange and a large supermarket. Adult Residential Accommodation Fees (Subject to availability) Single room price per person per week cancellation fee (students must give one week s notice to cancel or change their accommodation). A credit card authorisation of 200 is required on arrival to act as a deposit. If no credit card is available, an alternative may be requested. We require one week of accommodation to be paid at the time of booking. What s included? The rooms are newly-constructed and benefit from the following: Private bathroom with shower Large bed Study desk Shelves & storage IPTV and high-speed internet, 12MB Leather sofas CCTV & electronic site access On-site laundry On-site maintenance Secure bike storage Shared, modern fitted kitchen, cleaned weekly Microwave Cooker & hob Spacious fridge freezer How to get to ETC The map below shows the distance from Dorchester House (RES) to ETC. 12 minutes 30 minutes 15 minutes RES Dorchester House is only suitable for responsible, independent adult students (aged 18 and above). The rooms are checked by a member of staff every day and cleaned every week. The ETC Residence reserves the right to request that a student leaves the residence - with no refund payable - if he or she has failed to respect the residence rules. ETC 15 minutes by bus 7

8 Junior Programme (12-17 years old) Summer 2016 Academic Programme Our Junior Programmes include 20 group lessons (15 hours) of General English per week. Every student is given an initial placement test to guarantee the most suitable course for their level of English. Lessons are generally run in the mornings, but we cannot guarantee this timetable during busy periods. In the summer months it is likely that afternoon lessons will also be running. Student Welfare A member of our staff is always available on the ETC emergency phone number: ETC Emergency tel: (07966) Our Junior Programmes have been designed with the student s welfare in mind so you can be assured your child is safe at all times. Homestay: years old (Available 29 th May - 27 th August 2016) We provide shared rooms in an ETC homestay. School transport will be included for students aged 14 and under in homestays. Students aged will be provided with a bus pass. All our homestays are DBS checked and inspected regularly. All students will have a comfortable, clean room with laundry done once per week. Lunches are provided from Monday to Friday at the ETC café. Please note that juniors aged 15 and below may only stay in a homestay for a maximum of 26 nights. Food All meals are included in the price of the programme (except Family Programme). Breakfast and dinner will be supplied by the student s accommodation provider and lunch will be served in the ETC Café. At weekends, packed lunches will be provided for excursions. If a student requires a special diet (e.g. no wheat, no pork, no dairy etc.), a supplement of 20 is payable per week. Transport ETC has a comprehensive bus and minibus service covering a wide area to transport juniors to school. Junior Transport ETC Residence Homestay 14 years and under Homestay 15+ No Transfer required Door-to-door pick up Weekly bus pass provided Activities full day excursion per week (e.g. to London / Oxford / Bath / Stonehenge) with packed lunch provided by homestays half day excursion per week (e.g. to Jurassic Coast / Southampton / Winchester). afternoon sports and / or social activities per week. (e.g. bowling, laser quest, beach sports). the services of an ETC Activities Organiser for all scheduled ETC activities and trips. Airport transfer is compulsory for all students following a Junior Programme. Please note, we have not included airport transfer in our junior prices, as the price depends on the numbers of students travelling, the airport and the time of day. Also Included Lunch - meals served in ETC Café Monday - Friday Wireless and wired Internet throughout the school Bournemouth tour and map, welcome pack and identity card (students should supply at least 2 passport photos) 24-hour emergency phone number End of course certificate on completion of your studies. Junior Homestay Programme Fees (subject to availability from 29/5/16-27/8/16) 500 per week Enrolment including book fee: 100 (payable once only) ETC Airport Shuttle 60 one way (London Heathrow or Gatwick) This airport shuttle service will have an AM and PM service. Arrivals/departures outside of 9-5pm will require a private transfer. 8 WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY We thank you for the nice and interesting stay our daughter Morgane had in your school in Bournemouth. We heard all your teachers are motivated to give good lessons and Morgane indeed made a lot of progress! Thanks to all of them. - Guy and Kathleen De Lange, Belgium

9 Students arrive on a Sunday and depart on a Saturday ETC Residence: years old (Available 3 rd July - 27 th August 2016) With CCTV and staff available on site 24/7, students are safe and secure in our Residence next to the school. All rooms are offered as shared rooms with up to 3 other people. ETC Beach Residence (Available 26 th June - 24 th July 2016) We also have a great residence, just a 2-minute walk from ETC. This is also included in the Junior Residential programme and students will be placed in either residence. Please see the next page for more information on both residences. Family Programme (Available 3 rd July - 27 th August 2016) Only available to children aged 8-11 travelling with their parents where both children and parents wish to study. Parents take responsibility for their children outside lesson times. Tuition Only 15 hours of English tuition in adult classes for the parents. 15 hours of English tuition in classes for children aged 8-11 (Children s classes will be allocated according to age). Parents Children 150 per week Parents must travel and study with their children. 250 per week Children must travel and study with their parents. Activities full day excursion per week (e.g. to London / Oxford / Bath / Stonehenge) with packed lunch provided by ETC. half day excursion per week (e.g. to Jurassic Coast / Southampton / Winchester). afternoon sports and / or social activities per week (e.g. bowling, laser quest, beach sports). optional evening activities per week (e.g. DVD evening / Disco). the services of an ETC Activities Organiser for all scheduled ETC activities and trips. Includes level test, welcome tour of Bournemouth, 15 hours of English tuition a week and exit level certificate. Accommodation Options Standard per room per week (1 room sleeps 2 people in 1 large or 2 single beds) Shared self catered house with shared kitchen and shared bathrooms. House may be shared with one or two (maximum) other families. Deluxe per room per week (1 room sleeps 2 people in 1 large or 2 single beds). Higher quality self catered house with shared kitchen and shared bathrooms with a large living space and private garden. House may be shared with one or two (maximum) other families. Junior Residence Programme Fees (subject to availability from 26/6/16-27/8/16) 550 per week Enrolment including book fee: 100 (payable once only) ETC Airport Shuttle 60 one way (London Heathrow or Gatwick) This airport shuttle service will have an AM and PM service. Arrivals/departures outside of 9-5pm will require a private transfer. Private per week Self catered apartment sleeping 4 people. Accommodation is only available for those taking tuition. A 100 supplement per person is payable per week for those not taking tuition (accommodation only). Activities Package 1 full day excursion as part of a group to London / Oxford / Bath including transfer & guide. 1 half day excursion as part of a group to local area of interest including transfer & guide. 1 game of bowling including transfer 1 boat trip around Poole Harbour 1 round of Mini Golf 100 per person per week Family surf lessons can also be arranged for 15 per person (Equipment hire included) 9

10 Junior Residence Information (Junior residences: years old) ETC Residence (Available 3 rd July - 27 th August 2015) Our ETC Residence is right next door to ETC, so students staying here do not need transport to and from school each day. With CCTV and staff available on site 24/7, students are safe and secure at all times. ETC Beach Residence (Available 26 th June - 24 th July 2016) Situated close to the beach on the cliff top and only a 2-minute walk from ETC and the town centre, it is perfectly located for students to make the most of exploring all that Bournemouth has to offer (supervised residence). All rooms are shared with 1, 2 or 3 other people and come with breakfast and dinner. Lunch will be provided at ETC. These residences are only suitable for groups and individual junior students following the residential package. Please see page 8 & 9 for information and prices. What s included? ETC Residence benefits from the following: En-suite bathrooms in each room (shower, washbasin and toilet) Full board: breakfast and dinner (lunch at ETC) Free Wi-Fi throughout the residence TV and games lounge area Towels and linen are included 24 hour reception service One load of laundry done once a week. What s included? ETC Beach Residence benefits from the following: En-suite bathrooms in each room Full board: breakfast and dinner (lunch at ETC) Free Wi-Fi throughout the residence TV and games lounge area Towels and linen are included 24 hour reception service One load of laundry done once a week. 10

11 Student Activities At ETC, we believe social activities form a very important part of your learning programme. They provide an opportunity for you to get together and talk outside the classroom and also to meet people from outside the school. This is an invaluable part of learning English and learning about British culture. What a great way to make new friends too! Sport We offer football, tennis, volleyball, basketball, badminton, bowling, table tennis, cycling, pool, snooker, swimming and many more. Some of these are free of charge for adults over the age of 16. Excursions Excursions are normally organised with a local travel company. One or more ETC group leaders will accompany each student group. There are a number of places of cultural and historical interest that students may be able to visit. Typical cost per full-day excursion: 30 Typical cost per half-day excursion: 25 Parties and events We arrange discos, barbecue parties, DVD shows and food parties. Other evening activities include trips to local cinemas, theatres and restaurants, plus karaoke nights, snooker and bowling. London Oxford Portsmouth Swanage and Corfe Castle Bath Christchurch The New Forest Salisbury and Stonehenge Purbeck and Lulworth Cove & More! Social Activities Some of the events that we organise are provided free of charge, others you will have to pay for. Here is a sample list of some of the activities that we organise, together with the fees payable: Bowling: 8 per game. Swimming: 8 per session. Ice-skating: 8 per session. Quasar (laser game): 8 per session. Surf Lessons: 15 per session (includes hire of wetsuit and board). 11

12 About ETC ETC was established in We are accredited by the British Council and are a member of English UK. Our aim is to deliver professional teaching in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. By continuously training and developing our high quality teachers, we help them to engage, inspire and stimulate our learners. ETC underwent an inspection from ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate) in November 2012, November 2013 and December We were awarded Grade 1 (exceeds expectations) in all areas, including: The quality of the curriculum, teaching and learner achievement. Students welfare, including health and safety. The effectiveness of governance, leadership and management. English UK RALSA British Council ISI FSB Investors in People IEF Dorset Business Cambridge Exam Centre Further information Insurance Fees do not include insurance. ETC offers insurance through Guard.me, including travel, financial and medical protection for 5.25 per week. To include insurance on your booking, please tick the insurance box on the enrolment form. Method of Payment Invoices will be in Pounds Sterling. A completed enrolment form should be sent to ETC with full fees. (Please note that the enrolment fee of 100 is non-refundable). Bank charges must be paid by the sender. ETC is partnered with Flywire to provide you with an easy and secure method of sending international fee payments by bank transfer, card or e-wallet solutions (including Visa/Mastercard). You can pay online using Flywire: visit and click on Prices and Online Payment. Contact us ETC International College West Hill Road Bournemouth BH2 5PG Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) english@etc-inter.net