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1 information times, details & prices 2015 Visas and Immigration

2 Why Choose Tti School of English? General English s & Timetable I can t talk about my life in London without Tti School. They ve given me a lot of opportunities to enjoy London, to improve my English and to meet lovely friends and fantastic teachers. Ayumu Uechi, Japan...what Tti students say I spent with Tti School around 3 months, I would say that the school is great, the team is very professional. Social programs were very well organised; teachers are result-oriented. I ve got a high level of education, so I have no hesitation in recommending this school to my friends. Olga Tiurina, Ukraine General English (9am-12noon) General English Option Class (12noon-1pm) You will focus on developing the 4 key English skills: Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking. The lessons concentrate on a different skill each day with an integrated skills lesson on Friday. Improve your confidence and fluency in spoken English through a variety of topics and tasks. Develop your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. Practise the 4 key language skills through interactive classroom activities, local cultural outings and guided self-study. Level of English: Elementary to Advanced. Choose from one of our 3 Option classes: Pronunciation (intonation, word and sentence stress, isolated sounds) Grammar (tense review, analysing structures and putting them into context) Conversation (fluency, accuracy, discussion and debating skills) General English Skills Class (1-2pm) I think the difference between this school and the others is the diversity and quality of the teachers. In fact, you can feel more confident when you speak as they help you build your vocabulary and understanding of the language. Sonia Rodriguez, Spain Practise the essentials in everyday English. This course complements the morning class with fluency and grammar development. The four key learning skills are practised and new vocabulary is introduced each day. General English (2-4pm) I have improved so much my English at Tti.The staff is so nice and they help you if you have any questions. The school is not so big so you can feel like at home. Paola Ghezzani, Italy Choose the number of lessons i you wish to study, and which timetable (A, B or C) from the list below, plus how many weeks. per week Times >12 weekly price 35 9am-4pm (No long lunch break) The experience was enriching and now I think that my English is more fluent and I feel more relaxed when I speak with English and American people especially at work. The learning method is positive and the teachers are professionals. Fernando Picco, Argentina A 9am-1pm & 2-4pm or B 9am-12noon & 1-4pm A 9am-2pm or B 9am-12noon & 2-4pm A 9am-1pm or B 12noon-4pm Important Information: A 45 registration fee applies to all courses. All courses are from Monday to Friday. are 50 minutes in length. Minimum age is 16 for General and Exam courses and 18 years old for Business English and Work Experience programmes. Prices include all course materials, E-learning during your course and for one year afterwards. Plus a weekly teacher led social programme which includes some free activities. i A 9am-12noon or B 1-4pm or C 12noon-1pm & 2-4pm A 12noon-2pm or B 2-4pm For an intensive course choose 25 lessons or more

3 Exam Preparation s & Timetable Business English & Timetable Exam Preparation: IELTS 20 (9am-1pm) Exam Preparation: FCE 25 & CAE 25 (9am-2pm) A one week course to prepare for the TOEIC exam. INTENSIVE: add General English from 9am-12noon for an Intensive programme. A preparation course to help you achieve the score you need in the IELTS exam. Focus on the Academic paper looking at the 4 exam sections. Minimum 1 week course but 4 weeks recommended. You must complete a test prior to joining this course. An 8 week course to prepare you for your exam.the course is structured around a Cambridge endorsed coursebook with regular exam practice, progress checks, assessments and timed mock exams. You must complete a test prior to joining this course. Exam Preparation: TOEIC (1-4pm) Business English (9am-12pm) Develop your functional language for the workplace and be able to confidently speak with colleagues in English. Ideal for those studing Business Administration at university or working in an international environment. Topics coverded include: telephone skills, giving presentations, negotiating, informal and formal writing, the language of meetings and smalltalk. You must have a good intermediate level and complete a test prior to joining this course. Book 15 lessons of Business English or combine it with General English classes for a more intensive programme. You can choose from 15, 20, 25, 30 or 35 lessons each week. Please see the prices on the General English course table. per week Times >12 weekly price Join our summer 4 week Exam Preparation course with the Cambridge exam taken during your final week. You must complete a test prior to joining this course. INTENSIVE: add General English from 9am-12pm for an Intensive programme. IELTS Exam Preparation per week IELTS IELTS Intensive course: includes 10 lessons of General English in the afternoon Exam Fee: 155 FCE and CAE 25 lessons Exam Preparation (8 weeks) start dates January 19th April 13th October 5th FCE Exam date March 13th June 9th* December 1st* CAE Exam date March 14th June 10th* December 2nd* Price Exam Fee TOEIC Exam Preparation (1 week) start dates February 16th April 6th August 10th September 21st Price 15 lessons Price 30 lessons * 9 weeks accommodation required Intensive course: includes15 lessons of General English in the morning FCE and CAE 15 lessons Exam Preparation (Summer only, 4 weeks) start dates FCE Exam date CAE Exam date 29th June 27th July July 29th* August 20th July 23rd August 21st Price 15 lessons Exam Preparation: FCE & CAE (1-4pm) Summer only Price 30 lessons Exam Fee * 5 weeks accommodation required Intensive course: includes 30 lessons of General English in the morning 15 9am-12noon Long-term Focus s Timetable This is the course for you if you are planning to spend 15 or more weeks in London. You will start your course with General English and improve all aspects of your knowledge including grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking and listening. There is the option to study Business English too and discounted prices to join our Exam Preparation programmes. We strongly recommend students on a long-term course sit an external exam during their stay. Benefits of this course: Monthly breakfast meetings with senior management to monitor progress Tutorials with your teacher to ensure your study plan is on track Discounted upgrades to Exam courses Flexible timetable per week Times am-1pm or 12noon-4pm We recommend all long-term focus students take an exam preparation course and sit an external exam during their stay. See below the special discounted rates we offer you: IELTS 20 Minimum 2 week booking Long-term Focus Optional Upgrades 20 per week FCE 25 & CAE 25 for 8 weeks 300 FCE 15 & CAE 15 - Summer Only for 4 weeks 100 TOEIC Preparation for 1 week 15 FCE 30 & CAE 30 - Summer Only for 4 weeks 200

4 Aged 30+ General English Programme 30+ General English (9am-1pm) Lunch Break 30+ General English (2-4pm) Join your peers for General English lessons to improve your skills and accuracy. A negotiated syllabus decided between students and teachers to allow a more personalised learning environment. Topics are to include current affairs, British Culture, UK life, politics and debates. Also, the Arts, sport and your own interests. This programme is for students aged 30 and over who wish to study with like-minded people in our spacious and comfortable dedicated centre for mature students. Key Information Maximum 12 students in a class Students aged 30+ only Student with an intermediate level of English (B1) or higher only One-to-one lessons can be added to your schedule for 49 per hour One social activity each week for our 30+ students only. Examples include: Camden Brewery visit, Gordon s Wine Bar, Kew Gardens, Talks at London Universities, Wellcome Institute, Somerset House and Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath. A fortnightly talk in school followed by a Q & A session. Guests will include a DFID UK staff member, a Journalist and a local Artist. Practise your language with a native speaker! NEW! per week Times am-1pm am-4pm Overseas Teacher Refresher Overview of the course This course is for English teachers aiming to add cutting edge techniques to existing experience. EFL theory and practice will be combined to equip you with the necessary skills to make your classroom dynamic, engaging and professional. Structure All basic language systems and skills will be covered in detail. The morning sessions will have a theoretical focus and the afternoon sessions will be a series of hands-on workshops that aim to develop your practical ability. There will be four observations of experienced teachers in an active classroom environment. All the sessions of the course will be delivered by DELTA qualified teachers. Teaching Practice Unique to Tti s course, you will have the opportunity to deliver a lesson to a group of Tti students. Teachers will prepare and deliver an hour long lesson in pairs (30 minutes each) during the course. This will be observed and both peer and teacher feedback given in a co operative and constructive environment. Key Information dates Lesson time Price 2 week course, 25 hours each week Classroom observations of Tti experienced teachers included as part of training Level of English required: B2 and higher Requirements with enrolment - CV with proof of teaching experience, Grammar and written test, Skype interview with a member of the Tti team Minimum age - 22 years old Maximum 12 students per group Areas covered will include: Theoretical topics Approaches to language teaching: Creating the context and conditions for language learning. Exploring vocabulary - What is a word? Activities to control and practise lexis. Pronunciation: Overview of the phonemic script, drilling, types of connected speech and basic pronunciation Grammar techniques: Presentation, guided discovery and noticing. Make grammar fun! Teaching beyond the word, sentence and text. Getting students talking, how to set up a speaking exercise and keep it going! 6th-17th July am-4pm 644 3rd-14th August am-4pm 644 Christmas * 21st-31st December 2015 *8 study days only due to National holidays. 9am-4pm 600 NEW! Workshops Use your time intelligently - Warmers, fillers and Coolers Maximizing the use of your board (games and styles) Reading your coursebook, adapting and making materials to suit your needs Positive feedback and error correction techniques Using music and drama in the classroom Fun pronunciation activities for students of all ages

5 English + Work Experience Book a minimum 4 week course of 20 lessons each week and then choose either our Paid Work Experience or Internship package. You can choose any course: General English, Exam preparation, Business English or 30+. English + Paid Work Experience Following your course, our partner company will provide you with 8 weeks support to find a job. Jobs are mainly in the hospitality industry in London, including restaurants, cafes and hotels. Minimum level of English: pre-intermediate (A2). Price: fee English + Professional Internship This course is perfect if you are a college or University student or have recently graduated. You will gain valuable experience working in a professional environment while improving your English. Minimum level of English: Upper-intermediate (B2) Price: fee Christmas and New Year What better time to come to London? With our Christmas programme you can improve your English skills while enjoying the festivities in London. This is a General English based class where you will learn and put into practice new grammar structures and vocabulary. The four key learning skills will be covered: reading, writing, speaking and listening. A social programme will be organised after classes for speaking practice with a native speaker and for you to see London with your fellow students! dates Lesson time Price Week one 21st-24th December am-2.30pm Week two 29th-31st December am-2.30pm Week one & two 21st-24th & 29th-31st December am-2.30pm 16 lessons lessons lessons 320 Accommodation We offer a wide range of different accommodation options to our students. Our accommodation is booked from Sunday-Saturday, arriving at the address between 2pm and 10pm. Room type Price All Tti study rooms are within walking distance (maximum 30 minutes) and are managed directly by Tti School. They are kept clean and well equipped. The rooms are located close to the school, in Tufnell Park, Kentish Town and Camden Town. This is a perfect option if you prefer to be independent and cook for yourself and it s a great way to get to know other students studying at Tti and practise your English. Small single 175 Standard single 225 Standard twin 180 Standard twin private bathroom Standard double private bathroom within walking distance of school The Arcade our year-round residence Room type Price This university hall of residence offers single rooms with shared kitchen and bathroom. It is a clean and comfortable living space for students. Located on Holloway, it is just 15 minutes from Camden Town by bus or a 30 minute walk away. At the Arcade you will have the opportunity to meet students from other schools. Single - Self Catering 230 within walking distance of school Homestay family Room type Price Individual Tuition This is the fastest way to see improvement in your language knowledge. One-to-one lessons are tailor-made to your needs and topics of interest. Book private classes for individual attention from your teacher. Alternatively, travel with a friend and the two of you can share a class with your own teacher. One-to-one: 58 per hour or 49 per hour when booking 5 hours or more. Two-to-one (with a friend): 40 per person per hour or 32 per person per hour when booking 5 hours or more. All our host families have been carefully selected to meet British Council requirements. We do our best to match students with just the right family to make their stay in London a happy one! Staying with a host family is ideal for you if you wish to have native speaker interaction each evening and to learn more about British culture and lifestyles. Homestay supplements: 35 per week for private bathroom facilities 30 week commencing Sunday 20th December 2015 Bed & breakfast only 170 Half-board * 210 Bed and breakfast 200 Twin half-board 180 Twin bed and breakfast 145 * bed, breakfast and evening meal within walking distance of school

6 General Terms & Conditions General Terms & Conditions (continued) Payment Please send either the total fees for the course, or a minimum deposit of 245 for courses of four weeks or more, or 145 for courses of less than 4 weeks. Payment can be made by: - International Bank Transfer - you are responsible for all bank charges. - Sterling cheque drawn on an English bank in the UK Debit card - Credit card - subject to a 2% handling charge. The payment of the balance of the course fees must be paid on the dates agreed when you register (normally 2 weeks before your course starts). A registration fee of 45 is charged on all courses. There is also a charge if a Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies is required (General Student Visa - Points Based System). fees do not include the Social Programme (some activities are free). Age Minimum age: 16 for General English s. Minimum age: 18 for Work Experience s and Business English courses. Minimum age: 22 for Overseas Teacher Refresher. Minimum age: 30 for our 30+ General English Programme. Cancellation Policy Deposits, Registration fees, CAS fee and courier fees are non-refundable and non- transferable. However in the case of unsuccessful visa applications, and providing the correct documentation is provided to support this, we will refund any fees paid, less the registration fee, deposit, CAS fee and courier fees if applicable. At the discretion of Tti School and with at least three weeks notice you can postpone the start of your course up to a maximum of one year, with no loss of fees or deposit. There is no refund of tuition fees after arrival in the UK, but at the discretion of Tti School, if a course cannot be completed for good reason, a credit note for the remaining time may be offered. However a minimum of two weeks notice must be given and course credit notes are not transferable. All cancellation or postponement requests must be made in writing, and any repayment has to be made as it was received (i.e. to the originating credit card or bank account, or in cash if applicable). If a CAS has been issued, the school is required to inform the UKBA if a student cancels or finishes his or her course early. Attendance As a student you are expected to attend classes regularly and on time. You will lose tuition if you are late, absent or leave before a course ends. Please see our Attendance and Lateness Policy. Student holidays Holidays can be taken by arrangement but two weeks notice must be given. Holidays taken from your course must start on a Monday and end on a Friday. The amount of holiday you can take depends on the length of your course. Public Holidays There is no reduction in the course fees where the course includes a public holiday. Class Sizes General English classes have a maximum of 15 students. Exam Preparation, Overseas Teacher Refresher and 30+ General English classes have a maximum of 12. Tti School of English reserves the right to cancel or alter a course if necessary and will offer an alternative if this happens. Exam Preparation s Examination preparation courses will run as advertised if four or more students are enrolled. Examination preparation course fees do not include an external examination fee. Class Length Each lesson is 50 minutes. One to one lessons are 60 minutes. Premises Tti School offers 2 centres in Camden. They are located at 148 Camden High Street and 158 Kentish Town. Promotional Photography Sometimes Tti School, or our representatives, take photographs and videos during our courses which may be used for promotional purposes. Please advise at the time of booking if you do not wish to appear in any promotional material. Data Protection In order to fulfill our obligations to you and in some cases to the British authorities, it is necessary for us to see and copy your passport and visa if appropriate. We also need to have your contact details both in London and at home and to know who your next of kin is. By enrolling you therefore agree to provide these and keep us informed of any changes. You also give permission to share these details at a time of inspection by an English UK inspector or government official. Accommodation All accommodation is subject to availability and early booking is advisable. If you require accommodation, one weeks rent plus the 50 finding fee is payable at the time of booking There is a 50 charge per person for accommodation administration. Full payment for the accommodation booking must be received two weeks before arrival at the latest. Tti reserves the right to cancel accommodation if payment is received late. In the case of full or partial cancellation of accommodation before arrival, two weeks notice must be given to the office staff during the normal office hours of Monday to Friday, not after office hours or over the weekend. If less than two weeks notice is given two weeks accommodation will be charged, plus the standard accommodation finding fee. If accommodation is cancelled after arrival, two weeks payment will be taken, plus the accommodation finding fee. It is forbidden to smoke in any of the accommodation provided, however in some accommodation, an outdoor space may be available. (If required please request this at the time of booking). Bookings are Sunday to Saturday as standard, so in the case of a late arrival or an early departure, you will be charged for a full week. Any refund agreed will be made after the departure date as originally booked. If, in exceptional circumstances, the accommodation booked becomes unavailable for reasons beyond our control an alternative will be arranged, but details may differ. Tti School can only arrange homestay accommodation for students aged between 16 and 18 with written consent from either a parent or legal guardian. If our own accommodation is fully booked, Tti School of English reserves the right to place students in homestay or self-catering accommodation provided by an approved third party agency. Tti School of English arranges most of the accommodation directly with the accommodation providers. During busier periods accommodation agencies are used to assist with the provision of accommodation. Tti School of English maintains a strict policy on not placing students of the same mother tongue in the same house whenever possible in order to encourage the use of English at all times. However, in our busy periods, this is not always possible. If it is very important to you not to be placed with someone of the same nationality please tell us at the time of booking. Admission Tti School of English reserves the right to refuse admission or dismiss any student without refund of fees, in the event of misconduct, non attendance or repeated late arrival. Tti School of English also reserves the right to refuse to provide tuition or accommodation or any other service normally offered, if payment has not been made as agreed, either by an individual student, or an agent acting on his or her behalf. Insurance We recommend students take out health and travel insurance. The school is not able to accept responsibility for loss or damage to personal property. Internet Access The school has a wireless LAN Internet connection available that is free of charge, however the school cannot guarantee this service or provide technical support. You should use appropriate firewall software and virus protection as use of this service is at your own risk. This also applies to Tti accommodation. Complaints Procedure: We aim to provide service of a standard that is acceptable to all students. If we fail to do this we want to know about it. This will enable us not only to deal with a specific problem but also to avoid it happening again. Our main objective is to respond promptly and effectively to any student dissatisfaction as it arises. If you are not satisfied with our service, please talk to us immediately. We shall try to solve the problem quickly and informally. If informal discussions do not solve the problem and a student wants to register a formal complaint the process is as follows: Make the complaint to the Principal either in writing or orally.the Principal will keep a record of the conversation. The Principal will attempt to resolve the matter in person or by letter within 5 working days. If the student wants to pursue the complaint further, they will be asked to put the complaint in writing to the Directors of Tti School of English, the letter should be marked private and confidential. The Directors will respond to the complaint in writing within 5 working days. The written response will summarise what investigation has been carried out and what action is proposed in order to resolve the matter. All complaints will be recorded and kept on file. All complaints are subject to the school s confidentiality policy. If you are not satisfied with the response from Tti School of English, you can contact English UK for further advice. Tti School of English reserves the right to change these terms and conditions, please refer to our website for the complete up to date version.

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