Main Course

ILC Colchester

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Course description

Our 20 lesson main course is a general language improvement course, intended for students of all nationalities and levels who need to improve their language for work or study. The courses are at levels from A0 (beginner) to C1 (advanced).

This course can provide a quick boost to the student’s language over a short period, or it can be joined for a longer period to provide a long-term change in proficiency or as preparation for an academic preparation course such as IELTS.

Lesson content of this course is based on an up to date course book and supplementary materials and activities provided by the teacher.

Your teachers will use a range of techniques and technologies to help you learn.

Regular level tests will show you when you are ready to progress to the next level.

If your course is longer than 4 weeks, you will have a 15-minute one-to-one tutorial with a teacher or the head of studies every 4 weeks.

You will receive a certificate at the end of your course.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-48 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:15 AM - 12:45 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Absolute beginner
Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 10 students
Maximum 14 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 25 years old
(21 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Housing

ILC offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends

£ 200
weekly
Age range: 12 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Colchester
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends (16 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, wireless internet, free internet, heating, and garden
Distance to school: 5 - 25 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
£ 200
Most students stay with friendly local homestay providers on a half board basis, and these are normally within easy reach of the school.

Your provider offers you breakfast and dinner and booking this type of accommodation offers you an ideal opportunity to experience English life and practise your English communication skills.

Our aim is that every student will feel happy and comfortable with the homestay provider we select for them. Our homestay providers offer a high standard of accommodation and are concerned at all times for the welfare of the students in their care.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from ILC. Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Colchester based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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