LSC Stanton 2016

Quality, Value, Success – You can have it all!

Contents Why London? 04 Why students love London.

About LSC Stanton 06 General information about LSC Stanton.

Course summary 08 A guide to all the courses we offer.

General English

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Executive English

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Exam English

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For students that want to improve in all areas of English.

For students that want to do business in English.

For students that want IELTS and Cambridge exam preparation courses.

Homestudy 16 For students that want to live and study in the home of a qualified teacher in London.

Welcome!

We look forward to seeing you soon at LSC Stanton!

LSC Stanton was created in 2015 by combining two well-established London English language schools: London Study Centre and Stanton in beautiful Bayswater, a fashionable area in central London. LSC Stanton takes the best parts of each school in order to focus on providing quality, value and success to our students. This is our promise to you!

We understand the opportunities, excitement, challenges and concerns of

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international students arriving in London for the first time, which is why we have a multi-lingual team that is dedicated to ensuring that all students have the best possible experience during their time with us.

We are proud of the friendly and efficient way in which our teaching and administrative staff are able to help our students achieve their academic goals and also to make them feel comfortable during their time with us.

We have a professional team that makes sure that you will have the best chance to make rapid progress and achieve your goals.

Margaret McLeod, Principal www.lscstanton.co.uk

Private tuition 18 For students that want to maximise progress.

nglish 20

For students that want an intensive course to make rapid progress.

Helping you in London 22 Accommodation and other services for students.

Social activities 24 LSC Stanton offers a great social activities program.

Before you arrive 26 Information about visas and how to book your course.

Note: The information contained in this brochure is correct as at October 2015.

For up to date information, please visit our website, or contact us at enquiries@lscstanton.co.uk.

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Why London?

Why you should come to study English in London

is the capital of 1 London the UK: the home and the birthplace of the English

London is the capital city of England and the UK, and with a population of around 13 million is the largest urban area in Europe London has been a major settlement for two millennia, and was founded by the Romans, who called it Londinium.

Today London is a leading global city, with strengths in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research and development, tourism and transport all contributing to its prominence. It is one of the three largest financial centres in the world, is home to the headquarters of more than 100 of Europe’s 500 largest companies, and has

language London is the most diverse city in the world: you can experience new cultures, make new friends, and become more independent Learning English is great, but learning English in London is even better. Get one of the world’s most exciting cities thrown in at no extra cost!

London has a reputation for academic excellence: there are lots of opportunities for further study or career progression You can improve your English rapidly: you can practise your English all the time, not just in your class!

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the most international visitors of any city in the world. London is home to numerous museums, galleries, libraries, sporting events and other cultural institutions.

London’s Chinatown is the largest in Europe. The London Underground network is the oldest underground railway network in the world.

In 2012 London became the first city to host the Summer Olympic Games three times.

And last but not least, London is home to LSC Stanton!

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London has everything that international students could possibly want!

London is a global city, always changing, always exciting. It is home to more than 90,000 international students from over 200 different nations, more than any other city in the world.

Studying and living in London can be one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences of your life, opening the doors to a fantastic future.

If something is happening in art, in science, in business, in politics, in music, in industry, in high or low culture, or in life, the chances are that it is happening here in London.

Not only does London enjoy world class museums, galleries, monuments, churches, famous buildings, but it also has clubs, concert venues, musicals, theatres and of course shops! What’s more, many of the best London attractions are completely free!

London has many world class sporting, musical and cultural events throughout the year

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London events calendar January

February

Sports

March Head of the River Race

April London Marathon

May FA Cup Final

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Wimbledon

Boat Race

Cultural Other

New Year’s Day parade

Chinese New Year celebrations

Notting Hill Carnival

London Fashion Week

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London Book Fair

Chelsea Flower Show

Global Pride

Lord Mayor’s Show

Thames Festival BBC Proms

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About LSC Stanton Come and meet the world when you study with us!

Why choose us?

Our nationalities

l Quality tuition – we have been accredited by the British Council since 1978, by the ISI since 2012 and we are a member of EnglishUK l Value for money – our students welcome the fact that we offer courses at affordable prices l Focus on student success – we are able to offer internationally recognised English language qualifications to our students l Flexibility – you can build your own course by adding different modules, and you can change your course as you improve your English l Warm & friendly atmosphere – We are well known for having a great student atmosphere, where you can make friends from over 35 countries l Fantastic central location – beautiful Bayswater is one of London’s best areas for students

Rest of the World 12% Middle East 4%

33% Quick facts

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l Established in 1975 l Accredited since 1978 l 150/300 students year round l More than 35 different nationalities l Minimum age: 16

32% 15% 5%

Spain 11%

Russia 4% China 4%

France 9%

Korea 5% Japan 5%

l 100% interactive communicative lessons l All teachers are qualified to teach English and are carefully selected by the Principal and Academic Manager

Other Europe 5%

Age range

15%

Academic methodology

Italy 11%

Thailand 9% Latin America 6%

Turkey 7%

Brazil 8%

Course length

16-20 yrs

39%

1-4 weeks

21-25 yrs

26-30 yrs

13% 11%

31-39 yrs

37%

5-12 weeks 13-24 weeks

24+ weeks

40+ yrs

l We have seven levels of English so you can make faster progress at precisely the right level for you.

l We use up-to-date methods and materials

Our promise Quality We have been accredited by the British Council for over 30 years, and are licensed by the UK Border Agency to offer courses to international students, so you can be sure that you will receive good quality tuition from qualified and experienced English teachers.

Value We offer affordable courses in London.

Success With 40 years’ experience we are completely focused on your success. We have our own academic methodology which means you will very quickly improve your English and become more confident.

Margaret McLeod, Principal

Our location LSC Stanton is based in beautiful Bayswater, a fashionable area of central London in Zone 1. Our school is located on Queensway, a bustling cosmopolitan street, with many bars, restaurants and shops, including the famous Whiteleys shopping centre. Our well-appointed building has 4 floors and 15 air-conditioned classrooms and student lounges with wifi, . Our location enjoys fantastic transport connections, the closest Underground stations being Bayswater (2 mins), Queensway (4 mins) and Paddington (10 mins), and we are within walking distance of the well-known Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens / Hyde Park and the world-famous Portobello Road.

Note: The statistical information on this page is based upon students studying at LSC Stanton between 31 July 2013 – 30 September 2015

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We take great pride in the quality of our tuition.

Several of our more experienced teachers have worked for us for many years.

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Course summary

Timetable options We start our day at 9am, and we finish at 4:00pm. This is designed to give you maximum flexibility when you are deciding what time of day you prefer to study. Please see below to see our typical daily timetable.

Whatever your objectives are, we have the right course for you

Course options course name

Start date Sessions Max class Further

available size information

General English ✓ ✓ ✓ Most Mondays Morning 18 page 10 Afternoon

Standard

Premium*

Gold+

(15 lpw)

(20lpw)

(25 lpw)

general English executive English Exam English

Elective modules

Morning Jul, Sep

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Homestudy ✓ ✓ ✓ Most Mondays Individual 1-1/2-1/ programs

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Private tuition ✓ ✓ ✓ Most Mondays Individual 1-1/2-1/ programs

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Prestige English

-

✓‡

-

Most Mondays

Morning

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general English

One to one tuition / Social activities

prestige English

Executive English ✓ ✓ ✓ Most Mondays Morning 18 page 12

Most Mondays Exam English ✓ ✓ ✓

Morning 18 page 14 IELTS

Exam English ✓ ✓ ✓ Jan, Mar, Cambridge FCE / CAE

For up to date information, please refer to our website. Always check course availability and timetables when you book your course.

9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm

we have just the right course for you, whatever your level of English. See below for a summary of our course options.

From General English courses of 15 lessons per week to intensive Exam English courses of 25 lessons per week,

Please note that at some times of the year some courses and some levels may not be available as advertised in this brochure. In addition, we may offer courses at different times to those that appear below.

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*Standard course plus one elective module +Standard course plus two elective modules ‡plus 1 hour per week of private tuition plus three weekly social activities

Elective modules Each elective module is 5 lessons per week.

Add one or two elective modules to create the perfect study programme for you. l Make your course more intensive

l Focus on a specific language skill or topic l Benefit from greater choice and variety l Improve your career or academic prospects

Elective module options (5 hours per week each)

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Coursehelp Let us recommend the right course for you - contact us at coursehelp@lscstanton.co.uk LSC Stanton Coursehelp lets us know more about you and your objectives, so that we can recommend the best course for you. It is very popular, simple and completely free!

Write to us at coursehelp@lscstanton.co.uk and we will send you a simple form that you fill in and send back to us.

Student

Career status

How often do you use English?

Sung

University graduate

Studied English for 5 years but does not use it today

Svetlana

Tourism executive

How long do you want to stay in London?

We will then recommend the best course for you.

The table below shows how LSC Stanton Coursehelp has helped some of our students.

Specific objectives

LSC Stanton Coursehelp recommendation

12 weeks

Increased confidence when speaking

LSC Stanton Prestige English

Uses English every day

6 months

Improve fluency and presentation skills

LSC Stanton Standard Executive English

Conversation & Pronunciation

Focus on your oral communication skills.

Writing & Grammar

Study different writing styles and become more accurate in written communication.

British Cultural studies

Learn about British history, media, art and music.

Academic English

For students preparing for Cambridge FCE, CAE and IELTS exams, and pre-university, masters students. Note taking, academic writing, essay structure, presentation skills, research techniques.

Marcos

Lawyer

10% at work only

6 weeks

Improve written English

LSC Stanton Premium Executive English (Writing & Grammar module)

english for business

Learn how to do business in English by focusing on real-life business situations.

Emre

University student

Not at all

1 year

Go to UK university

LSC Stanton Standard General English, followed by LSC Stanton Standard Exam English (IELTS preparation)

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Sample weekly timetable

> Our most popular course > 6 class levels for rapid progress > Practise all the language skills

First lesson (50 minutes)

Monday Tues-

day Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Speaking & Pronunciation

Writing

Listening for gist

Role Play

Group presentation

Reading & Vocabulary

Consolidating tenses

Intonation

Grammar: Pronoun and article review

Group presentations

Grammar: Tense review

Learner skills

Using a dictionary effectively

Preparation for presentation

Review of the week

Break (10mins) Second lesson (50 minutes) Break (10mins) Third lesson (50 minutes)

Is this course for me?

What happens in class?

This course is designed for students who need to improve their English language skills for general use.

Our General English courses typically use a combination of a course book, which is selected by the Academic Manager, with materials that are prepared by our teachers. You will need a course book which you can rent or buy.

Our teachers use dynamic interactive techniques such as role play, pair work and group work in order to maximise participation and develop confidence in use of English.

The results General English is to help you to use the English language more effectively when you leave us.

The General English course is designed to allow you: > communicate much more confidently > speak more accurately and fluently > improve your grammar > increase your vocabulary > be able to socialise in English more effectively > have an increased chance of success if you later take an examination course

General English A practical English language course for students who need real results Our General English course is our most popular course.

It is a well-balanced course that focuses on the four core language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Many students begin by taking a General English course, and then progress to Executive English or Exam English courses (see pages 12-15).

Key facts Minimum entry level

Our General English course is flexible. You can start Most Mondays and choose a 15, 20 or 25 lessons per week programme.

This flexible approach means that you have control of the intensity of your course and schedule.

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Standard

(15 lessons) General English, 15 lessons per week (each lesson is 50 minutes)

We offer General English throughout the year and you can begin your course on most Mondays.

You can study General English throughout the year and you can begin your course on most Mondays. You can study General English in the morning or in the afternoon.

Our fees are shown on our website and on our price list.

Premium

(20 lessons) Standard General English + One elective module (five lessons of 50 minutes each)

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Gold

(25 lessons) Standard General English + Two elective modules (ten lessons of 50 minutes each)

Elective module options (5 lessons)

• Conversation & Pronunciation • Writing & Grammar • British Cultural studies • Exam English • English for Business (each lesson is 50 minutes)

Start dates

Most Mondays

Class times Morning, afternoon or evening Maximum class size: 18

C1/C2 Advanced B2 Upper Intermediate B1 Intermediate B1 Pre-intermediate A2 Elementary

You will practise

Speaking Writing Reading Listening Grammar Vocabulary Pronunciation

Course levels

Dates, times and fees

Beginners

Course options General English

This table shows the typical content of the General English course

A1 Beginner

I chose the school because of its excellent reputation and good nationality mix. It’s certainly a great school!

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With six levels from Beginners to Advanced you can make progress at the right level for you. Our General English courses have terms of approximately 11 weeks.

At the end of each term, we will give you a test to see whether you are able to study at the next level.

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Sample weekly timetable

> Improve your international career prospects > Develop your business communication skills > Learn how to do business in English > Use specialist materials

First lesson (50 minutes)

Monday Tues-

day Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Newspaper review

Formal language

Listening for gist

Formal writing

Negotiation role play

Reading & Vocabulary

Business vocabulary

Presentation skills

Interview skills

Negotiation role play

Grammar: Tense review

Learner skills

Using a dictionary effectively

Individual presentations

Review of the week

Break (10mins) Second lesson (50 minutes) Break (10mins) Third lesson (50 minutes)

Is this course for me? Executive English is for business executives and managers who wish to improve their business language and professional skills in a commercial context.

Our course participants normally have several years professional working experience and may already be well established in their chosen career. They typically work in the following industries: > Financial services > Hospitality and Tourism > Legal services > Manufacturing > Media communications > Pharmaceuticals > Telecoms > Logistics

Executive English A focused course for students who need to use English in an international business environment English is now established as the prime language of business, not just in English speaking countries but as a neutral language between non-native speakers.

Executive English gives you an advantage leading to: > improved commercial relationships > better personal career development opportunities > better results for your business

We carefully select our English for Business teachers for their ‘real world’ experience. This helps them deal with the specific needs of students.

Course options Our Executive English course is flexible. You can start on most Mondays and choose a 15, 20 or 25 lessons per week programme.

This flexible approach means that you have control of the intensity of your course and schedule.

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Table shows the typical content during a three hour session

Executive English

Standard

Course structure

English for business, 15 lessons per week (each lesson is 50 minutes)

(15 lessons)

Premium

(20 lessons) Standard Executive English + One elective module (five lessons of 50 minutes each)

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Gold

(25 lessons) Standard Executive English + Two elective modules (ten lessons of 50 minutes each)

Elective module options (5 lessons)

• Conversation & Pronunciation - Writing & Grammar - British Cultural Studies - Exam English - English for business (each lesson is 50 minutes)

Key facts Minimum entry level

Upper Intermediate

You will practise Specialist business vocabulary

Formal letters Email correspondence

Business meetings

Telephone techniques

Business etiquette

Presentation skills Negotiations

Interview skills

Current business environment Start dates

Most Mondays

Class times

Morning

The results Our aim is to help you to use the English language more effectively when you leave us, with the result that you can: > Communicate more confidently > Participate more successfully in meetings > Improve your written English including emailing > Expand your professional vocabulary > Work successfully in a cross-cultural environment

Dates, times and fees You can study Executive English in the morning.

Our fees are shown on our website and on our price list.

At some times of the year, we may not offer Executive English as advertised here, so please contact us when you book your course to confirm course availability.

What happens in class?

On this course, you will improve the following language and business skills: > Communication skills > Negotiation skills – persuasion, selling techniques, style > Presentation skills > Business vocabulary > Cross-cultural awareness The course is practical, realistic and useful. Our teachers use techniques such as role-plays and simulations, and the course content is relevant and up-todate. You will need a course book which you can rent or buy .

You will be encouraged to discuss, with your course colleagues, current issues or politics that affect business in your region.

My life is amazing here. My classes are very interesting and my teacher is very good.

Aleth, Mexico

Course levels B2/C1/C2 Upper Intermediate to Advanced

Maximum class size: 18

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Sample weekly timetable

> Study for IELTS and Cambridge ESOL (FCE, CAE) examinations > Practise exam techniques > Improve your educational and career prospects

First lesson (50 minutes)

Monday Tues-

day Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Practice test

Grammar: use of English

Speaking & Pronunciation

Practice test

Composition style

Test review

Listening practice

Us e of English: vocabulary

Practice review

Listening practice

Speaking practice

Writing practice

Using a dictionary effectively

Pronunciation practice

Review of the week

Break (10mins) Second lesson (50 minutes) Break (10mins) Third lesson (50 minutes)

Is this course for me?

All of our exam courses are aimed at motivated students who want to prepare thoroughly for their chosen exam and maximise their chance of success.

You will be given regular homework which will enable you to identify the areas that you particularly need to focus on improving.

The results By the end of the course you will be able to: > take the exam with confidence > use the language more effectively

Exam English There are three types of exam preparation course: > IELTS > Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) > Cambridge Advanced (CAE)

Our exam preparation courses are designed to help you obtain the best possible grade in your chosen exam. You will learn about how the exams work, what the examiners will be looking for and you will practise using the types of questions you will see in the exam.

Course structure

Exam English, 15 lessons per week (each lesson is 50 minutes)

(15 lessons)

Premium

(20 lessons) Standard Exam English + One elective module (five lessons of 50 minutes each)

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All of our exam courses focus on all of the main skills that are required in the exam.

The courses concentrate on: > developing the different forms of writing tested in the exams

FCE

CAE

(International English Language Testing System)

(Cambridge First Certificate in English)

(Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English)

Recognition

For university entrance in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

Recognised by many employers and universities worldwide.

Minimum entry level

B1 Intermediate

B2 Upper Intermediate

You will practise

Exam technique Past & sample exam papers Academic writing, reading, listening and speaking skills University preparation Different accents Interactive communication Vocabulary & idioms Correct stress and intonation

Exam Technique Past and sample exam papers Reading and listening skills Different writing styles Different accents Interactive communication Vocabulary & idioms Correct stress and intonation

Start dates

Most Mondays

January, March, July, September (please contact us for exact dates)

Exam dates

Most Saturdays

March, June, August, December

Class times

Morning

Morning

LSC Stanton exam pass rates

68% of students get the result they need for university entrance.

5 year average: 70% (2010-2014)

Our Exam English course is flexible. You can start on most Mondays and choose a 15, 20 or 25 lessons per week programme.

This flexible approach means that you have control of the intensity of your course and schedule.

Standard

What happens in class?

IELTS

Course options Exam English

> understand what you read and hear more easily > use a wider range of vocabulary in your written and spoken English > understand the areas you need to work on the most

Key facts

A range of preparation courses that prepare you for internationally recognised exams

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Table shows the typical content during a three hour session

Gold

(25 lessons) Standard Exam English + Two elective modules (ten lessons of 50 minutes each)

Elective module options (5 lessons)

• Conversation & Pronunciation - Writing & Grammar - British Cultural Studies - Exam English - English for business (each lesson is 50 minutes)

> achieving a high degree of grammatical accuracy > development of vocabulary > listening and speaking skills We will give you a full practice exam to give you an idea of what to expect, and to teach you how to work under exam conditions. You will also concentrate on developing good examination technique and practise with past examination papers. You will need a course book which you can rent or buy.

Dates, times and fees Please refer to the ‘Key facts’ table for information on course start dates.

Our fees are shown on our website and on our price list.

At some times of the year, we may not offer Executive English as advertised here, so please contact us when you book your course to confirm course availability.

C1 Advanced

5 year average: 67% (2010-2014)

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Course levels C1/C2 Advanced B1/B2 Upper Intermediate See the minimum entry level for each exam preparation course.

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Sample weekly timetable

> Study what you want, when you want, for as long as you want > Maximise language progress through individual tuition with a qualified teacher > Enjoy a stimulating experience through full immersion in British culture

Homestudy Homestudy allows you to take control of your progress in English language through individual 1-1 tuition and full English language immersion during other times.

On this course, you will be treated as a real individual. You will be matched to a teacher who meets your needs and shares your interests.

You will be able to practise English all the time in an English speaking setting, with a teacher who knows your strengths and weaknesses and who can design and deliver a programme to suit you.

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day Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

0900-1000

Establish objectives

Diary review

Diary review

Diary review

Diary review

1000-1100

Project planning

Writing

Reading

Speaking

Listening

1100-1200

Speaking

Listening

Project planning

Writing

Project presentation

1200-1400 1400-1700 Evening

Break

Break

Break

Break

Break

Social activity

Social activity

Homework

Homework

Homework

Homework

Homework

Is this course for me?

What happens in class?

This course is for mature, motivated students, who want to maximise their progress in English in the shortest period of time in a relaxed environment.

The precise course content will depend upon your individual objectives. When you arrive, your teacher will discuss your aims with you, and will then structure the course so that you progress in the areas that you want to improve in.

Each student is matched to their teacher based on interests and preferences, and the teacher will design the course so that you make rapid progress towards fluency with a course at your level.

Your progress will be monitored from day one and you will receive regular feedback. You will be impressed at just how quickly your confidence grows as your English language skills improve, immersed in real-life situations and interactions within a wholly English speaking environment

The results

Full immersion in English language and British culture: live and study in the home of a qualified English teacher in London 1-1 home tuition is a very effective way to develop language skills in a short period of time.

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Course options You can choose to have 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 lessons of tuition per week. This flexible approach means that you have control of the intensity of your course and schedule. In addition, you will normally be given homework to prepare for the next day’s lessons.

Excursions can also be taken with the teacher where relevant to the course.

Homestudy Course structure

10-30 lessons per week

Individually structured course to meet student objectives

By the end of the course you will be able to: > use the language more effectively > deal with real-life situations and interactions within an English speaking environment > use a wider range of vocabulary in your written and spoken English > appreciate more about British people and British culture, after a full immersion programme

Key facts Minimum entry level

You will practise All aspects of English, and your teacher will match your course to your objectives Start dates

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Beginners

Most Mondays

Dates, times and fees Please refer to the ‘Key facts’ table for information on course start dates.

Our fees are shown on our website and on our price list.

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Course levels C1/C2 Advanced B2 Upper Intermediate B1 Intermediate B1 Pre-intermediate A2 Elementary A1 Beginner With six levels from Beginners to Advanced you can make progress at the right level for you.

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> Course content is entirely flexible to suit you > Study with experienced tutors who know how to maximise your progress

It’s a good opportunity to improve particular skills, and has also given me a greater understanding of my English ability.

José Luis, Spain

Private Tuition

Intensive, flexible programmes to suit your individual objectives You may have very specific objectives, with the result that a group course is not right for you. If so, private tuition is the ideal solution.

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With a private tuition course, you receive the dedication of a personal tutor who will create a programme just for you. At the beginning of your course, we will perform a detailed analysis of your objectives and will obtain regular feedback from you to make sure your objectives are met.

Some students choose to combine private tuition with one of our group courses (e.g. General English, Executive English etc), so that they spend half the time in a group and half the time in private tuition.

If you wish, you may also choose to take your individual tuition with one or two friends or colleagues - making it a 2:1 or 3:1 course.

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Course options You can choose to study as little or as much as you want. Most of our private tuition students choose to study for between 10-15 lessons per week.

This flexible approach means that you have control of the intensity of your course and schedule.

Private tuition Course structure

Flexible number of lessons Individually structured course to meet student objectives

Is this course for me?

What happens in class?

There is no ‘typical’ private tuition student. You may believe that a group course is not the best solution for you, or you may have limited time available due to a busy career or home life.

Students choosing private tuition do so for a number of different reasons, such as: > priority focus on specific areas of interest > preparation for an important presentation at work > increasing confidence in preparation for an English language conference, seminar or meeting > increasing overall level of confidence in all aspects of English language > wish for tutor to focus 100% on individual objectives

Some students identify a specific area in which they need to improve.

This requires totally personalised and focused training which a group course may not be able to provide.

All our individual tuition programmes include a detailed needs analysis leading to an individual training programme ensuring that we maintain complete focus on the objectives that are established.

The results By the end of the course you will be able to: > significantly improve your performance in priority areas > understand your own strengths and identify future areas of focus > speak with greater confidence, fluency and accuracy > use a greatly increased vocabulary

Dates, times and fees Please refer to the ‘Key facts’ table for information on course start dates.

Our fees are shown on our website and on our price list.

Course levels C1/C2 Advanced B2 Upper Intermediate B1 Intermediate B1 Pre-intermediate A2 Elementary

key facts Minimum entry level

Beginners

You will practise All aspects of English, and your teacher will match your course to your objectives Start dates

Most Mondays

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A1 Beginner With six levels from Beginners to Advanced you can make progress at the right level for you.

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Sample weekly timetable

> Make rapid improvement in a focused environment > Practise all the language skills: reading, writing, speaking, listening > Includes one hour per week of private tuition > Three weekly social activities to introduce students to London and the UK

day Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

0900-1030

General English

General English

General English

General English

General English

1045-1215

Elective Module

Elective Module

Elective Module

Elective Module

Elective Module

1215-1315

Private tuition

Free time

Social event

Social event

Social event

Is this course for me?

Prestige English is the perfect choice for students who have limited time to study but want to maximise their English language learning and their opportunities to visit the UK’s leading attractions.

The results Our aim is to help you to use the English language more effectively when you leave us.

The Prestige English course is designed to allow you to: > communicate much more confidently > speak more accurately and fluently > improve your grammar > increase your vocabulary > be able to socialise in English more effectively > be able to succeed in a career where English is necessary

Key facts Minimum entry level

A fantastic package including intensive group tuition, private tuition and social activities

The smaller group size is designed to give you greater opportunities to interact with teachers, and you will receive private tuition to maximise your progress.

Monday Tues-

Note: This timetable is indicative. Private tuition will be arranged on a day of the week to suit the student.

LSC Stanton may arrange social activities on different days during the week. Please contact us for more information

Prestige English Our Prestige English course is an intensive course of 20 lessons per week.

Table shows the typical content of the Prestige English course

Prestige English is a great way to achieve rapid progress in a short time. The course is dynamic and fun, but is also challenging, and you should be prepared to work hard in order to make good progress.

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Beginner

You will practise

Course options Our Prestige English course is 20 lessons per week plus one hour per week of private tuition and three weekly social activities that typically last for 2-3 hours.

Prestige English

20 lessons per week

Course structure

15 lessons of General English in international groups 5 lessons of one of our Elective Modules (see page 8) 1 lesson of private tuition 3 weekly excursions

Speaking Writing Reading Listening Grammar Vocabulary Pronunciation

Start dates

Most Mondays

Class times

Morning

(Maximum class size: 18)

What happens in class?

Our Prestige English courses typically use a combination of a course book and online material, both selected by the Academic Manager and the teacher. You will need a course book which you can rent or buy.

The course is structured into individual modules that enable students to focus on the key language learning skills: reading, writing, speaking, listening.

Dates, times and fees You can study Prestige English throughout the year and you can begin your course on most Mondays.

Our fees are shown on our website and on our price list.

Course levels C1/C2 Advanced B2 Upper Intermediate B1 Intermediate B1 Pre-intermediate A2 Elementary

The class is small. The course is like a private course. We can progress more quickly...

I have made astonishing progress!

Didier, Belgium www.lscstanton.co.uk

A1 Beginner With six levels from Beginners to Advanced you can make progress at the right level for you.

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Helping you in London We provide a range of other services to make your stay comfortable

Accommodation Many of our students ask us to arrange accommodation for some or all of their time in London.

Choosing the right accommodation is very important. We know that finding good quality accommodation for our students will help them to feel happy during their time in London.

To improve your experience in London we can help you find comfortable, good value accommodation during your stay. We offer the following choices:

Student Residence Staying in a residence with other young adults gives you independence and freedom. We have several year-round residences less than 20 minutes away.

We offer single and twin rooms in homestays; and single, twin and triple rooms in student residences.

Our prices are shown on our website and our price list.

We regularly inspect all our accommodation so that you will be happy.

Homestay At our homestay accommodation, the hosts treat you as a full member of the household, eating together and sharing the common living areas. This gives you regular contact with English speakers and an insight into British life. Different meal plans are available. All of our homestays conform to British Council requirements, and are chosen for the warmth and care they show our students.

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Other services l Airport transfers: for your safety and convenience, we can arrange transfers to and from all London airports. l Library: Books, videos and listening materials to buy or to borrow. l Free Internet: Use a computer or bring your own laptop or mobile device for free internet access. l Welfare: Our Welfare Officer is available for you to discuss any concerns you have about your time in London including: • Medical information • Police registration • Opening a bank account • Visa extensions • London transport information: We can provide you with information on how to get around London, and also on any discounts available to international students l Student discounts: We can help you get discounts on many things including London transport and most tourist attractions.

My accommodation is in a very nice and central zone, great for seeing London. I love this city!

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Social activities

Discover London’s best attractions on our social activities programme On our exciting social activities programme we will take you to visit tourist attractions in London and throughout the UK. We arrange a variety of cultural visits and activities where you can also meet international friends and

practise your English. l Variety of exciting activities l See the best of London and England l Practise your English with new friends l Many free and low cost activities

My English has improved a lot. The teachers are always helpful and there are lots of interesting social activities to learn about London.

Siriporn, Thailand

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Before you arrive Important information regarding visas Visas If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA - European Union countries plus Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein) or Switzerland, you do not need a visa to study English.

If you are from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) you are very likely to need a visa to study English.

There are three types of visa

Length of visa

English level required

Right to work?

Right to extend in the UK?

Student Visitor Visa (SVV)

Max 6 months

No minimum

No

No

Extended Student visitor Visa (ESVV)

General Student Visa (GSV)

Max 11 months

No minimum

No

No

Up to 3 years

Minimum CEFR B1 (Intermediate)

No

Yes

For all types of visa you must prove that you have enough money for your stay (up to a maximum of 9 months). This is defined as the cost of your course plus £1,020 living expenses per month.

To obtain a General Student Visa you will need to show that you have intermediate level English by possessing a Secure English Language Test (SELT) like IELTS or Cambridge FCE or CAE.

The school has good people, especially the teachers, who do everything to help students. I have made good progress and met lots of new friends.

Liubov, Russia

Book now!

There are two ways to enrol: • Complete our application form and return it by e-mail, post or fax to us.

• Apply online at www.lscstanton.co.uk.

Instructions for payment can be found on the application form and online.

What next?

You will receive an invoice, which you must pay in full before you come to us. Once we receive payment, we will send you the address of your accommodation (if you have booked accommodation with us) and then you are ready to come to usn and start your course!

Please read our Terms & Conditions very carefully!

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When you book, you need to accept our Terms & Conditions. These can be found on our application form and also on our website – www.lscstanton.co.uk. Please read them very carefully and contact us if you have any questions. www.lscstanton.co.uk

Questions If you have questions or need more information - we are here to help! www.lscstanton.co.uk This brochure contains information that is correct as at October 2015. Please check our website or contact us for up to date information. Our website has a translation tool so you can view it in your own language.

Multi-lingual staff We are pleased to offer support to students and partners in French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish, Korean, and Mandarin.

Dedicated marketing team We have a dedicated marketing team that visits different countries during different times of the year.

Contact us for details of our next visit to your country.

Contact us enquiries@lscstanton.co.uk - for general enquiries. coursehelp@lscstanton.co.uk - for advice on the best course for you. enrolments@lscstanton.co.uk - to send us completed booking forms. marketing@lscstanton.co.uk - for information on our marketing activities.

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Why choose us?

Quality tuition Good value for money Focus on student success Fantastic social activities programme Warm & friendly atmosphere Superb location

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