Eurocentres is the leader in the field of foreign language tuition and is frequently consulted by the Council of Europe in matters relating to this area. Eurocentres focuses at all times on language learning success. For more information on this contact us at info@intelligentgulf.com

1. Programme 2011
www.eurocentres.com
Find your Language
Language
Learning
Worldwide

3. The world of Eurocentres

4. Contents
Find your Language
English
French
Spanish
Italian
German
Japanese
Chinese
Russian
The World by Michelle Spinelli
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5. Great Britain & Ireland 26 Find your Language 4
London Central 28
London Lee Green 29 Eurocentres Success System 6
Cambridge 30
Brighton 31 Scale of Language Proficiency 8
Bournemouth 32
Dublin 33 Premium Course 10
Australia 34 Core Programme and
Perth 36
Sydney 37 Specialised Lessons 11
Cairns 38
Official Language Exams 14
New Zealand 40
Auckland 41 IELTS and Pathway to Universities 18
Canada 42 Language Semester and Year 20
Toronto 44
Vancouver 45 Accommodation 22
USA 46 General Information 24
San Diego 47
New York 48
East Lansing 49
Quality Assurance 75
South Africa 50
Cape Town 51 Terms & Conditions 76
Malta 52 Insurance and Transfers 79
Sliema 53
Visa Regulations 80
France 54
Paris 55
La Rochelle 56
Amboise 57 Pictures
The majority of the pictures in this brochure
Switzerland 58 were taken by Eurocentres course participants
Lausanne 59 and show the real Eurocentres experience.
Spain 60 Up-to-date information about events,
Barcelona 61 pictures, participants’ comments is available on
Valencia 62 www.facebook.com/eurocentres.
Marbella 63
Germany 64
Berlin 65
Italy 66
Florence 67
Japan 68
Kanazawa 69
China 70
Beijing 71
Russia 72
Moscow 73
St. Petersburg 74
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6. Welcome
Find your Language
It doesn’t matter whether you are studying English, Chinese,
Spanish or French: in the future you will always be able to
find the right words, chat with your friends, advance your
career or study successfully. Choose the language you need
to help you express yourself, understand others and most
importantly, be understood. Find your language and keep
discovering new areas, because to find your language means
to find your way.Which language would you like to learn?
Where the world meets
To study at a Eurocentres school means meeting, learning from, spending one’s leisure time and communi-
cating with people from over 90 countries. Asian, European, Latin American and Middle Eastern students
each account for a quarter of our students. The exact proportion may vary from school to school and
from season to season.You can find the breakdown of students per school on the relevant country page.
4 In class by Gerardo Aguilar

7. The best for your future
Learning a language is a major investment in your future.
Eurocentres therefore takes great care in selecting your
teachers and host family and uses innovative, personalised
teaching methods. Quality is of paramount importance to
us. We therefore obtain accreditation for our schools from
well-known quality organisations and we are proud that
Eurocentres schools are always awarded excellent results in
external quality inspections.
Convincing learning progress
Learning styles and interests differ from one course participant to the next. Eurocentres therefore attaches
great importance to assessing your initial language skills and goals. We will discuss these with you prior to
booking, on arrival at the school and during the course, and they form the basis of your personal self-study
plan and allocation to a particular class. During your stay, your teacher will meet with you regularly to discuss
your learning progress to ensure that you achieve your learning goals quickly and confidently.
Eurocentres Foundation
and the Migros Cultural Percentage
The Eurocentres Foundation has provided foreign language tuition
of the highest quality for over 60 years. The Foundation aims to promote
understanding between people and bridge national, cultural and social
barriers. The Foundation is an institution of the Migros Cultural
Percentage, as voluntary commitment of Migros embedded in its articles
of association that demonstrates its responsibility towards society.
www.kulturprozent.ch
Studying German by Orianne Zanone
Eurocentres’ Role in
Global Language Teaching
The Swiss Foundation has enjoyed consultative status with the Council
of Europe for language learning since 1968, and has played a crucial role
in the development of the Common European Framework of Reference
for language teaching and learning.
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8. Eurocentres Success System
Eurocentres Success System
The innovative EUROCENTRES SUCCESS SYSTEM*
has been developed over the last 60 years. Eurocentres
is the leader in the field of foreign language tuition and is
frequently consulted by the Council of Europe in matters
relating to this area. Eurocentres focuses at all times on
language learning success. Our longstanding experience
has shown that the greatest learning progress is made when
students are individually supported and are aware of their
strengths and weaknesses at all times. In today’s heavily
specialised world of business we recognise that it is also
important to focus on your specific needs.
Personalisation Specialisation
All Eurocentres students receive very individual attention, including: During the Core Programme
(morning lessons, 20 lessons per
• A personal interview as part of the assessment on arrival week) we focus on improving your
• Personal feedback on the test and recommendations for self-study general language proficiency
• Clear learning goals, discussed with you each week (grammar, vocabulary, listening,
• Continuous monitoring of learning progress and diagnostic feedback reading, writing, speaking). To
• Core Programme: 20 morning lessons with a balanced, fully help you prepare specifically for
integrated, varied programme based upon your learning needs your future, you can also choose
• One-to-one tutorials every two weeks specialised subjects (such as busi-
• Weekly quiz and revision lessons ness English/French, or prepara-
• Two lessons per week of extra support in the Study Club tion for examinations).
• Final certificate with an accurate description of your language
competence * Please note that the
• Small class sizes (Premium courses have 8 and other courses EUROCENTRES SUCCESS
up to 14 students) SYSTEM is taught in Eurocentres
schools only. Partner schools offer
The above services are offered to all students. Students selecting our a different programme.
Premium courses or one-to-one tuition receive additional benefits.
We know that in order to make good progress you need to feel comfort-
able, settled and happy with our service. So we make the following
checks:
• During the first week, your teacher checks your learning needs with
you personally
• At the end of the first week you receive a questionnaire about all
aspects of your stay
• At the end of the course you receive a detailed feedback questionnaire
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9. Eurocentres Success System
Sample weekly timetable
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
basic 20 (20 lessons)
09.00–09.50 Language in Context – Presentation and practice
Grammar – Extension Listening Listening Grammar – Extension
09.50–10.40 Vocabulary
and review and speaking and speaking and review
Break
Speaking – Using authentic Speaking – Using authentic
11.00–11.50 Communication materials – Communication materials – Writing
activity TV, newspaper etc. activity TV, newspaper etc.
Speaking –
Weekly review
11.50–12.40 Reading and Vocabulary Learning Centre Communication Discussion
and quiz
activity
Lunch
specialised intensive 25 (25 lessons)
13.40–14.30 Specialised Lessons Specialised Lessons Specialised Lessons Specialised Lessons Specialised Lessons
specialised super-intensive 30 (30 lessons)
14.45–15.35 Specialised Lessons Specialised Lessons Specialised Lessons
15.35–16.25 Specialised Lessons Specialised Lessons
16.25–18.00 Social Programme Activity / Self-study in Learning Centre / Free
All Eurocentres courses have the same basic elements:
20 x 50-minute lessons of General Language focussing on spoken and
written communication, vocabulary, listening comprehension and gram-
mar.You might want to add five or ten 50 minute Specialised Lessons to
prepare for an exam, a new job or university entry. The complete offer of
Specialised Lessons is listed on each school page.
The timetable in your school might vary from this sample.
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10. Scale of Language Proficiency
Aim high!
Your aim is to achieve a certain objective within a certain
amount of time. We know full well that your time is valu-
able; that’s why our entire learning plan is geared to one
aspect: efficiency. The Eurocentres Scale of Language
Proficiency is designed to help you to define your own per-
sonal learning objectives and to assess your current knowl-
edge. The choice of courses we offer allows you to start a
course at the right level at the time you want.
Typical English pub by Jean­Marc Paratte
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11. Scale of Language Proficiency
language level english french italian german spanish russian Chinese
C1 These levels are important for study at university.
b2 Employers value examination certificates at this level.
b1 From these levels you can use the language in the workplace.
C2 10 • achieve a precise, differentiated expression of
thoughts and opinions in a natural style
CPE
IELTS level 8
DALF C2 CELI 5 ZOP DELE C2
(Superior)
TRKI 4
• argue your case and negotiate skilfully TOEFL*: 120;
• write virtually flawless essays and reports 300; 667
PTE 85+
BULATS 90-100
TOEIC° 990
C1 9 • feel fully comfortable in the language
• be creative in the language
CAE DALF C1
IELTS level 6,5-7 CCIP (DFA2)
CELI 4 Goethe C1
TestDAF
DELE C1 TRKI 3 HSK 5
and develop a personal style TOEFL*: 110-119; TDN 5
• put across complex points in view in meetings, 270-299;
seminars, reports, presentations 637-676
PTE 76-84
8 • intervene in a discussion appropriately
BEC Higher
• develop ideas systematically
BULATS 75-89
• emphasise specific points in meetings, seminars,
TOEIC° 945-989
reports, presentations
B2 7 • keep up with a lively discussion among native
speakers and interact spontaneously and
FCE DELF B2
IELTS level 5,5-6 Accès au DALF
CELI 3 Goethe B2
TestDAF
DELE B2
(Intermedio)
TRKI 2 HSK 4
comfortably TOEFL*: 87-109; CCIP (DFA1) TDN 3
• present and defend your own point of view 227-269;
• reliably pass on detailed information 567-636
PTE 59-75
6 • participate actively in longer discussions
BEC Vantage
• describe problems in detail
BULATS 60-84
• react to the comments of others
TOEIC° 785-944
• talk on the phone without difficulty
B1 5 •
•
join in a conversation unprepared
formulate thoughts
PET
IELTS level 4-5
DELF B1 CELI 2 ZD DELE B1
(Inicial)
TRKI 1 HSK 3
• monitor and pass on information TOEFL*: 57-86;
• give detailed instructions 163-226;
487-566
4 • maintain a conversation and chat with friends
PTE 43-58
• respond flexibly to different situations
BEC Preliminary
• express feelings
BULATS 36-59
TOEIC° 550-784
A2 3 • make yourself understood in predictable
everyday situations
KET
TOEFL* 24-56;
DELF A2
CCIP (CFS, CFP,
CELI 1 DELE A2 TBU HSK 2
• obtain specific information 77-162; CFTH)
• describe events and personal experiences 370-486
PTE 30-42
2 • obtain simple information
BULATS 20-35
• understand answers to questions
TOEIC° 225-549
• discuss what to do
• describe activities
A1 1 • simple communication on holiday
• make reservations in hotels
BULATS 0-19
TOEIC° 120-224
DELF A1 DELE A1
• get what you need in restaurants and shops
A1–C2: Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) * TOEFL: iBT (internet-based test); CBT (computer-based test); paper-based test
0 –10: Eurocentres Scale of Language Proficiency ° TOEIC: Scores for listening & reading combined.
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12. Premium Course
Premium Course
The ideal course for professional people with little time to
spare. The small class size and our personalised teaching
method ensure effective learning and rapid progress.Your
course is taught by a team of two teachers, whom you may
also contact after your course if you need ongoing support.
In order to ensure an inspiring learning atmosphere the
minimum age for this course is 21 years.
Course
• 1–12 weeks
• 20 x 50-minute lessons per week plus 5 hours self-
study in the Learning Centre
• Class size: maximum 8 participants
• Mature participants: minimum age 21
• Clear learning objectives, discussed with you and
presented in a personal self study plan
• Guaranteed weekly start dates
• Entry level 4
Support
• A detailed needs analysis
• A personal interview in addition
to the written entry test
• Weekly one-to-one tutorials
• Diagnostic feedback from progress tests
• Study Club two lessons a week:
A teacher is available for feedback
• E-mail contact with your teacher for up to
Picture taken by Gerardo Aguilar 3 months after the course
Schools
The Premium Course is taught in spacious, purpose-
built schools located in the business and academic
centres of Britain, guaranteed to create a perfect
learning environment.
• London Central
• Cambridge
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13. Core Programme and Specialised Lessons
Core Programme and
Specialised Lessons
During the Core Programme (20 lessons per week) we lay
the foundation for your success. Your class teacher plans
the course programme with you, assesses your progress and
gives you personal feedback. During the Specialised
Lessons you focus on the area of your personal or profes-
sional interest.
Basic (Core Programme,
General Language Skills)
• 2 to 52 weeks (2–12 weeks in Australia and New
Zealand); 20 x 50-minute lessons per week plus
5 hours self-study in the Learning Centre, class size
10–14
• Eurocentres Levels 0 to 9
• Weekly start dates
• Available at all Eurocentres schools
(Kanazawa 25 lessons per week).
This is the core of your programme in which we
ensure your learning success. Your class teacher care-
fully plans a balanced, fully integrated, varied pro-
gramme based upon your learning needs. Five to ten
lessons per week are taught by your second teacher,
who liaises closely with your class teacher in imple-
menting the weekly plan. Each Friday during the
review lesson you will have the opportunity to look
back over the week and make suggestions for the fol-
lowing week. This approach ensures a goal-oriented,
Soccer day in East Lansing by Abdullah Fatta
enthralling learning programme for long and short
term students.
Specialised Intensive
and Super-Intensive
• 2 to 52 weeks, 25 or 30 x 50-minute lessons per
week plus 5 hours self-study in the Learning
Centre, class size 10–14
On the following pages you will find the range
of available Specialised Lessons.
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14. Specialised Lessons
General Language Skills Language and Culture
Deepen your knowledge of the language and develop
your confidence. This programme will enable you to
Cultural Activity Programme
Immerse yourself in a new culture; get to really know
further practice your language skills, especially
the country with an exciting range of different activi-
speaking and writing. There will also be an opportu-
ties, e. g., literature, history, visits to exhibitions, etc.
nity to work on grammar points and pronunciation
issues you have difficulty with.
5 lessons Cultural Activities +
20 lessons General Language per week
25 General Language lessons per week
Spanish: Barcelona
English: London Central, London Lee Green,
Italian: Florence
Cambridge, Brighton, Bournemouth, Dublin, Malta,
Russian: St. Petersburg, Moscow
Vancouver, Toronto, Auckland, Sydney, Perth,
Japanese: Kanazawa
Cairns, Cape Town
Chinese (Mandarin): Beijing
French: Paris, Amboise, La Rochelle, Lausanne
Spanish: Valencia, Marbella
Available: All year, 2–52 weeks
German: Berlin
Requirements: Eurocentres levels 2–9,
Chinese (Mandarin): Beijing
Kanazawa levels 0–9
Available: All year, 2–52 weeks
Requirements: Eurocentres levels 0–9
30 General Language lessons per week
English: London Central, London Lee Green,
Cambridge, Brighton, Bournemouth, Dublin, Malta,
Vancouver, Toronto, Auckland, Sydney, Perth,
Cairns, Cape Town
Spanish: Valencia, Marbella
Chinese (Mandarin): Beijing
Available: All year, 2–52 weeks
Requirements: Eurocentres levels 0–9
One-to-one lessons
Supplement your group course with five or more private lessons to ensure that you learn exactly what is impor-
tant to you quick and efficiently (e. g. a specialised vocabulary for your job, eliminating specific weak points).
Your teacher will ensure that your personal requirements will be met. One module comprises five private
lessons. Modules may be booked in addition to any Eurocentres courses or individually.
Your advantage: When buying a module of five lessons you pay for only four!
This is a list of frequently requested areas of specialisation:
Conversation, Presentation Skills, Personal Grammar Coaching, Finance Sector, Law, Tourism, Marketing,
Engineering, Language Exam Preparation (e.g. DELF, CCIP, DELE, CELI, HSK), etc.
Please book your one-to-one lessons in good time to make sure experts in your field are available.
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15. Specialised Lessons
Business and the World of Work
English / French for Business English for the Hospitality
It is essential to be able to communicate effectively
in today’s highly competitive business world. With
Industry
Learn how to describe travel destinations and
our specialised classes we give you the best prepara-
experiences, explain and describe hotel and accom-
tion for doing business in an international environ-
modation facilities, make and change reservations,
ment. Lessons integrate skills and incorporate
make or respond to queries and complaints, and
vocabulary, discussions, case studies and role-plays.
operate a travel agency.
Communication skills include: meetings, negotia-
tions, presentations, telephoning and writing e-mails,
5 lessons English for the Hospitality Industry +
letters and memos.
20 lessons General Language per week
English: Cairns
5 lessons Business English / French +
20 lessons General Language per week
Available: 2–12 weeks
English: London Central, London Lee Green,
Requirements: Eurocentres levels 3–6
Cambridge, Brighton, Bournemouth, Dublin,
Vancouver, Toronto, Auckland, Cairns, Perth,
Sydney, Cape Town (5 and 10 lessons per week)
French: Paris, Lausanne
Available: English, all year, 2–12 weeks
Paris, weekly, 27.06.–28.10., 2–4 weeks
Lausanne, start dates see page 59, 2 weeks
Requirements: English, Eurocentres levels 4–9,
French, Eurocentres levels 4–7
Work Experience
Ask your advisor or check www.eurocentres.com for
more information on Work Experience / Internships
in England, Ireland, Australia, Malta, Canada, South
Africa, Spain and Russia.
Me and my French Knight, Amboise / France
by Ilse Lopez
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16. Official Language Exams
Certificates and
Language Exams
At the end of every Eurocentres course you receive a
Eurocentres certificate which records the level of compe-
tence you have reached. But perhaps you want to supple-
ment this with a recognised qualification. Eurocentres
offers you first class preparation for all the most important
language qualifications.
Hatem Alrddad student in Toronto
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17. Official Language Exams
English Cambridge
Preliminary English Test (PET) Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
Tests listening, speaking, reading and writing. Tests listening, speaking, reading, writing and language knowledge.
Requires a very wide knowledge of grammar and vocabulary.
Specialised Super-Intensive: 10 lessons / week exam preparation + 20 lessons / week General Language
Entry level 3 Specialised Super-Intensive: 10 lessons / week exam preparation + 20 lessons / week General Language
Start dates and exam fees for: london lee green (GBP 72), toronto (CAD 350), Entry level 7
vancouver (CAD 350) Start dates and exam fees for: Cambridge (GBP 104), brighton (GBP 116),
7 weeks 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks Reg. date Course end Exam date vancouver (CAD 350), toronto (CAD 350)
31.01. 24.01. 17.01. 10.01. 04.01. 04.02. 18.03. 19.03. 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks 12 weeks Reg. date Course end Exam date
18.04. 11.04. 04.04. 28.03. 22.04. 03.06. 03. / 04.06. 17.01. 10.01. 04.01. 12.01. 11.03. 11.03.
17.10. 10.10. 03.10. 26.09. 19.09. 21.10. 02.12. 02.12. 26.04. 18.04. 11.04. 04.04. 28.03. 23.03. 17.06. 15.06.
17.10. 10.10. 03.10. 26.09. 19.09. 21.09. 09.12. 03. / 07.12.
First Certificate in English (FCE) Start dates and exam fees for: Perth (AUD 368), sydney (AUD 368), Cairns 1 (AUD 368),
Tests listening, speaking, reading, writing and language knowledge. auckland 2 (NZD 300), Cape town (EUR 220), dublin (EUR 175), sliema (EUR 230)
The first serious qualification for employers. 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks 12 weeks Reg. date Course end Exam date
17.01. 3 10.01. 3 03. / 04.01. 3 14.01. 3 11.03. 3 11.03. 3
Specialised Super-Intensive: 10 lessons / week exam preparation + 20 lessons / week General Language 18.04. 11.04. 04.04. 28.03. 21.03. 25.03. 10.06. 15.06.
Entry level 5 10.10. 03. / 04.10. 26.09. 19.09. 12.09.4 23.09. 02.12. 03. 5 / 07.12.
Start dates and exam fees for: london lee green (GBP 105), Cambridge (GBP 101), 1
closed Cambridge preparation groups in Cairns (30 lessons / week)
brighton (GBP 114), bournemouth (GBP 110), toronto (CAD 350), vancouver (CAD 350) 2
Auckland start dates 21.03. / 12.09. 3 not available in Auckland
8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks 12 weeks Reg. date Course end Exam date 4
no start date in Malta 5 exam date in Cape Town
17.01. 10.01. 04.01. 21.01. 11.03. 12.03.
26.04. 18.04. 11.04. 04.04. 28.03. 25.03. 17.06. 14.06.
04.07.1 27.06.1 20.06. 2 13.06. 2 22.07. 26.08. 25.08. Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
17.10. 10.10. 03.10. 26.09. 19.09. 21.10. 09.12. 06.12. Tests listening, speaking, reading, writing and language knowledge.
1
London Lee Green, Toronto, Vancouver only 2 Toronto, Vancouver only Requires a very wide knowledge of grammar and vocabulary.
Start dates and exam fees for: Cape town (EUR 210), dublin (EUR 175), Perth (AUD 362), Specialised Super-Intensive: 10 lessons / week exam preparation + 20 lessons / week General Language
sydney (AUD 362), Cairns 1 (AUD 362), auckland 2 (NZD 300), sliema (EUR 230) Entry Level 8
8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks 12 weeks Reg. date Course end Exam date Start dates and exam fee for: Cambridge (GBP 118)
17.01. 10.01. 03. / 04.01. 12.01. 11.03. 12.03. 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks 12 weeks Reg. date Course end Exam date
18.04. 11.04. 04.04. 28.03. 21.03. 25.03. 10.06. 3 11.4 / 14.06. 26.04. 18.04. 11.04. 04.04. 28.03. 25.03. 17.06. 16.06.
04.07. 5 27.06. 5 20.06. 5 13.06. 5 15.07. 5 26.08. 5 25.08. 5 17.10. 10.10. 03.10. 26.09. 19.09. 23.09. 09.12. 03. / 08.12.
10.10. 03. / 04.10. 26.09. 19.09. 12.09.6 23.09. 02.12. 3 06. / 10.12.4
1
closed Cambridge preparation groups in Cairns (30 lessons / week) Start dates and exam fees for: Cairns 1 (AUD 376), Cape town (EUR 235)
2
Auckland start dates 10.01. / 21.03. / 12.09. 3 one extra week accommodation because of exam date 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks 12 weeks Reg. date Course end Exam date
4
exam date in Cape Town 5 Dublin only 6 no start date in Malta 17.01. 2 03.01. 2 28.01. 2 11.03. 2 12.03. 2
18.04. 11.04. 3 04.04. 28.03.3 21. / 22.03 25.03. 10.06. 16.06.
10.10. 03.10. 3 26.09. 19.09. 3 12.09. 23.09. 02.12. 08.12.
Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) 1
closed Cambridge preparation groups in Cairns (30 lessons / week)
Tests methodological, listening, speaking, reading, writing and language 2
Cape Town only 3 Cairns only
knowledge. Requires an ability to understand long texts.
Specialised Super-Intensive: 10 lessons / week exam preparation + 20 lessons / week General Language
Start dates and exam fee for: auckland (NZD 270)
6 weeks Reg. date Course end Exam date
28.02. 04.03. 08.04. 16.04.
16.05. 20.05. 24.06. 02.07.
12.09. 16.09. 21.10. 29.10.
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18. Official Language Exams
English University admission tests English Business
Test of English as a Foreign Language Test of English for International
(TOEFL) Communication (TOEIC)
Entry requirement for North American universities. Tests listening and reading in a business context,
Tests listening, speaking, reading and writing in academic context. plus language knowledge. No speaking or writing.
Specialised Intensive: 5 lessons / week TOEFL preparation + 20 lessons / week General Language Specialised Intensive: 5 lessons / week TOEIC preparation + 20 lessons / week General Language
Entry level 2 Entry level 1, Auckland entry level 5
Exam fees for: Cape town (USD 175), vancouver (USD 220), toronto (USD 220) Exam fees for: Cairns (AUD 120), auckland (NZD 200), toronto (CAD 120),
Canada weekly and Cape Town monthly start dates vancouver (CAD 120)
Please check www.eurocentres.com for start and exam dates
International English Language Testing
System (IELTS) Spanish
Tests listening, speaking, reading and writing. Entry requirement for
British, Australian, New Zealand and South African universities. Diploma de Español como Lengua
Specialised Intensive or Super-Intensive: 5 or 10 lessons / week IELTS preparation +
Extranjera (DELE)
20 lessons / week General Language Tests listening, speaking, reading and writing in a communicative way.
Entry level 4
Full-time IELTS: 20, 25 or 30 lessons / week Specialised Intensive: 5 lessons / week exam preparation + 20 lessons / week General Language
Entry level 5 Entry level 4
Exam fees for: london Central * (GBP 115), london lee green* (GBP 115), valencia, marbella
Cambridge* (GBP 115), brighton* (GBP 115), bournemouth* (GBP 115), Please check www.eurocentres.com for exam dates, Barcelona on request
Cape town° (EUR 195), Perth° (AUD 317), sydney ° (AUD 317), Cairns* (AUD 317),
auckland * (NZD 350), toronto* (CAD 300), vancouver * (CAD 300)
Weekly start dates except Cape Town monthly
* school offers Specialised Intensive and Super-Intensive and Full-time IELTS
° school offers Specialised Intensive and Super-Intensive
Pearson Test of English—Academic (PTE)
Tests on computer listening, speaking, reading and writing in an
academic context. Recognised by an increasing number of British, North
American and Australian universities. The preferred test for GMAC
(Graduate Management Admissions Council).
Specialised Intensive: 5 lessons / week PTE preparation + 20 lessons / week Full-time IELTS
Entry level 6
Exam fees for: london Central (USD 170), Cambridge (USD 170)
Weekly start dates
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19. Official Language Exams
German Chambre de Commerce et
d’Industrie de Paris (CCIP):
Test für Deutsch als Fremdsprache Certificat de français professionnel (CFP)
Certificat de français du secrétariat (CFS)
(TestDaF) Certificat de français du tourisme et de l’hôtellerie (CFTH)
TDN3: tests listening, speaking, reading, writing, including ability to Diplôme de français des Affaires (DFP I; DFP II)
take part in conversation. TDN4: entry requirement for German univer- The CFP / DFP tests fluency for administrative and commercial posts.
sities, tests listening, speaking, reading, writing, including ability to deal The test includes translation to and from the mother tongue.
with challenging topics and texts. TDN5: tests listening, speaking, read- The CFS tests spoken and written competence in secretarial work.
ing, writing in situations related to professional life. The CFTH tests ability to cope with situations relevant to tourism,
hotels and catering.
Specialised Intensive: 5 lessons / week exam preparation + 20 lessons / week General Language
Entry level 6 Exam preparation on request
Exam dates and fee for: berlin (EUR 175) Entry level 4
10.02. 12.04. 08.06. 19.07. 10.09. 22.11. Paris
Goethe-Institut: Italian
Goethe-Zertifikat Deutsch (ZD / B1)
Goethe-Zertifikat (B2)
Goethe-Zertifikat (C1) Certificato di Conoscenza della Lingua
Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung (ZOP / C2)
ZD / B1: tests listening, speaking, reading, writing in a communicative
Italiana (CELI)
way. B2: tests listening, speaking, reading, writing and knowledge.The Tests listening, speaking, reading and writing in a communicative way.
first serious qualification for employers. C1: tests listening, speaking, Required for entrance at Italian universities.
reading, writing including dealing with challenging topics and texts.
Qualification for universities. C2: tests listening, speaking, reading, writ- Entry level 3
ing in situations related to professional life, qualification for German Exam dates for Florence 05.03. 20.06. 21.11.
universities. Exam preparation: One-to-one lessons
Specialised Intensive: 5 lessons / week exam preparation + 20 lessons / week General Language
Entry level 4 Russian
Exam dates and fee for: berlin (EUR 160–265)
27. / 28.01. 23. / 24.02. 24. / 25.03. 20. / 21.04. 26. / 27.05. 23. / 24.06. 28. / 29.07. 24. / 25.08.
22. / 23.09. 20. / 21.10. 17. / 18.11. 14. / 15.12. Test of the Russian language as
foreign language (TRKI 1–4)
French Tests listening, speaking, reading, writing and language knowledge.
Required for entrance at Russian universities.
Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française: Specialised Intensive: 5 lessons / week exam preparation + 20 lessons / week General Language
DELF A1–B2 Entry level 4
DALF C1–C2 Exam fees for: moscow, st. Petersburg (EUR 125–150)
A1–B2: tests general language listening, reading, speaking and writing Weekly start and exam dates
in a communicative way. C1: id. + cultural knowledge and professional
language competences.
Chinese
Specialised Intensive: 5 lessons / week exam preparation + 20 lessons / week General Language
Entry level 1
Paris, amboise, la rochelle, lausanne
Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK 1–5)
Tests listening, speaking, reading, writing and language knowledge.
Exam dates for Paris and Amboise A1–B1: 04.03. 27.05. 15.07. 16.09. 09.12.
B2: 18.03. 17.06. 22.07. 23.09. 02.12.
Specialised Intensive: 5 or 10 lessons / week exam preparation + 20 lessons / week General Language
Exam dates for La Rochelle A1–B2: 20.–22.04. 24.–26.05. 05.– 07.10. 01.– 02.12.
Entry level 1
Exam dates for Paris, Amboise C1: 28.01. 20.05. 18.11.
Exam dates and fees for: beijing (EUR 25–40)
DALF exam preparation on request
Exams in April and December. Please check www.eurocentres.com for exact exam dates.
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20. University Success Programme
IELTS and Pathway to
Universities
Eurocentres is one of the largest IELTS test centres in
Europe. When preparing for your IELTS exam at any
Eurocentres school you can fully rely on the in depth
knowledge of our teachers. During your exam preparation
you will benefit from focussed and highly-personalised
teaching which will help to ensure that you achieve your
target score. If you plan to continue your studies Euro-
centres can support you, as we have links with a large
network of renowned universities.
Eurocentres Advantages
Advantages of preparing for IELTS with
Eurocentres:
• Highly qualified teachers.
• Test Centres. All Eurocentres schools in the UK
are fully approved IELTS test centres or venues.
Eurocentres can guarantee a place on the IELTS
exam date you have chosen at one of our test venues.
Weekly mock-exams will be held in our IELTS
examination rooms.
• Flexibility. Choice of full-time IELTS courses or a
combination of General Language Skills in the
morning and IELTS preparation in the afternoon.
The IELTS Exam
• IELTS is the world’s leading English test. Over 1.4
million candidates take the test each year to start
their journeys into international education and
employment.
• IELTS is recognised by more than 6000 institutions
across 120 countries.
• The IELTS Academic Module exam tests listening,
speaking, reading and writing in an academic
Brick Lane, London / Great Britain by Jui Cheng Chang context.
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21. University Success Programme
IELTS Exam Preparation Courses Full-time IELTS courses
20, 25 or 30 IELTS preparation
Depending on your level and your interests you can opt for either a full-
lessons per week
time IELTS preparation course or take 20 General Language Skills
English: London Central, London
Lessons in the morning and prepare for the exam during 5 or 10
Lee Green, Cambridge, Brighton,
Specialised Lessons per week in the afternoon.
Bournemouth, Toronto, Vancouver,
During the full-time IELTS course the focus lies on getting you ready
Cairns (Course name: Exam
for the exam and your university studies. The entry level for the after-
preparation [IELTS]), Auckland
noon Specialised Lessons is lower, which allows you to gain a solid level
(Course name: English for
of English in your morning classes before, if desired, moving on to full-
Tertiary Studies)
time IELTS study.
Available: All year, 2–52 weeks
Requirements: Eurocentres
Other University Admission Tests levels 5–9
See pages 16–17
Specialised Intensive and
Super-Intensive courses
Ongoing Studies 5 or 10 lessons IELTS preparation
+ 20 lessons General Language
We can help you to plan your academic studies and submit your applica-
Skills per week
tion to the university or college concerned. Eurocentres has close part-
English: London Central, London
nerships with many renowned universities.
Lee Green, Cambridge, Brighton,
Bournemouth, Toronto,
Partner Universities or Colleges Vancouver, Auckland, Sydney,
Perth, Cairns, Cape Town
GB: Anglia Ruskin University, University of Brunel / LIBT, University
Available: All year, 2–52 weeks
of Essex, University of Hull, University of Reading
Requirements: Eurocentres
NZ: Auckland University, Auckland University of Technology
levels 4–9
Canada: Laurentian University, Vancouver Island University, Seneca
College, University of Prince Edward Island, Algonquin College,
Thompson River University
Study in the US through Michigan State University (MSU)
The Eurocentres programme at the English Language Center on the MSU campus
gives you a pathway to university study in the United States.
• Conditional letter of Acceptance from MSU before you leave home.
Apply by October 1st for university start the following fall (September)
• MSUELT placement test and English language training on the Eurocentres programme
at the English Language Center (6 months to 18 months depending on your level)
• English for Academic Purposes (EAP) training at the English Language Center (4 months)
• Guaranteed progression to MSU university programmes for students who pass all their classes
• First Year MSU studies in the subjects of your choice
• Continuation to degree level at MSU or—with sufficient grades—transfer to another US university of your
choice, through the US university exchange system
Placement based on msuelt 01.11 spring 05.11 summer 09.11 fall 01.12 spring 05.12 summer
Entry at MSU level 2 Level 2 and pass Level 3 and pass Level 4 and pass EAP and pass University
> > > >
all classes all classes all classes all classes classes*
Entry at MSU level 3 Level 3 and pass Level 4 and pass EAP and pass University
> > >
all classes all classes all classes classes*
Entry at MSU level 4 Level 4 and pass EAP and pass University
> >
all classes all classes classes*
Level EAP EAP and pass University
>
(Eurocentres levels 6–7) all classes classes*
* Tuition according to University price list
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22. Long-Term Courses
Language Semester
and Year Programme
For students wishing to study for 24 weeks or more,
Eurocentres is offering the attractive Language Semester and
Year Programme with “Open Choice” and “Super Saver”
options.
Open Choice allows you to choose freely and combine
schools, languages and the content of your course.
The EUROCENTRES SUCCESS SYSTEM is common
throughout the world, which enables you to easily spread
your studies over several schools worldwide.
If price is important to you but you do not want to com-
promise quality, then go for the Super Saver option.
Eurocentres offers attractively priced Super Saver courses
in a limited number of destinations.
Harbour Bridge, Sydney / Australia by Jungmi Kim
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23. Long-Term Courses
Open Choice
The long term course with all options (free selection or combination of course types, schools and / or languages).
• 2, 3 or 4 terms (24 to 48 weeks)
• 20, 25 or 30 x 50 minutes of lessons per week plus 5 hours of individual work in the Learning Centre
(20 lessons / week not available in Australia and New Zealand)
• 10–14 students per class.
• Eurocentres language levels 0 to 9
English: London Central, London Lee Green, You can choose whether to attend one or several
Cambridge, Bournemouth, Brighton, Cape Town, schools. During a Language Semester you can
Toronto, Vancouver, Cairns, Perth, Sydney, combine up to two different schools or languages.
Auckland, Dublin During a Language Year you can combine three to
French: Paris, La Rochelle, Amboise, Lausanne four languages or schools (36 weeks up to 3 schools /
Spanish: Barcelona, Marbella,Valencia languages, 48 weeks up to 4 schools / languages). For
German: Berlin each term, the fees for the school you stay at apply.
Italian: Florence Courses: Please check the relevant school page for
Russian: Moscow, St. Petersburg the course and accommodation fees, and the courses
available.
Super Saver
The long-term course for flexible people at an unbeatable price.
• 2, 3 or 4 terms (24 to 48 weeks)
• 20, 25 or 30 x 50 minutes of General Language lessons per week
plus 5 hours of individual work in the Learning Centre
• 10–16 students per class.
• Eurocentres language levels 0 to 9
• No combination of schools and languages possible
English: UK, Australia, Canada
French: France
Spanish: Spain
Choose your country.Your counsellor will tell you when enrolling in which city you will be studying.
start dates and Prices Course Fees per term (12 weeks), min. length of stay 24 weeks, max. 48 weeks
Country 20 l / w 25 l / w 30 l / w j f m a m j j a s o n d
UK GBP 1’668 GBP 2’040 GBP 2’412 4/31 28 28 26 23 25 22 19 17 14
Australia NA AUD 3’312 AUD 3’708 31 28 28 26 23 25 22 19 17 14
Canada CAD 3’000 CAD 3’696 CAD 4’380 31 28 28 26 24 25 22 19 17 14
France EUR 2’400 EUR 2’964 NA 3/31 28 28 26 23 25 22 19 17 14
Spain EUR 1’308 EUR 1’752 NA 31 28 28 26 23 25 22 19 17 14
Non-refundable enrolment fee:
EUR 110 / GBP 85 /AUD 200 / CAD 170
The accommodation fees can only be confirmed once your study destination is confirmed. For your reference
please check the information on the school page.
If your plans change
In your application for a Language Semester or Year Programme, you will also need to specify the
school(s) you wish to attend. A rebooking fee will apply for each change made after the start of the course
(see General Conditions page 76–78).
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24. Perfect Accommodation
Perfect Accommodation
Our aim is to make you feel truly at home in your host
country. That’s why Eurocentres gives you a choice of
first-class accommodation.Whether you choose to stay
in a homestay, a student residence, a hotel or guesthouse,
you can be sure that the high quality standards set by
Eurocentres will always be maintained. Choose the type
of accommodation that best suits your needs.
Homestay in Berlin, Germany by Gerardo Aguilar
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25. Perfect Accommodation
Liberty Fields Student Residence, London / Great Britain Room at a homestay family
by Isabella Obediente
Homestay Student residence
Living in a homestay is an experience that most In a student residence, the emphasis is on contact
Eurocentres students opt for. It means that you will between students from all over the world and you’ll
get to know about everyday life and the culture in soon be making friends and spending time together.
your host’s country first hand, and will also have the You’ll be living in a single room, and be responsible
opportunity to use your newly-acquired language for your own meals. In some residences, there are
skills with them. university restaurant facilities nearby, where you can
You’ll have a room of your own, practically furnished eat at a reasonable price. In others, there are
to a good local standard. Some of our schools can communal kitchens that you can use to prepare your
also offer you the choice of a private room with your own meals, although not all of them are equipped
own bathroom. For your meals, you can choose with crockery, pots and pans.
between half-board (breakfast and hot evening meal),
full-board or just breakfast. If you have any special
requirements, such as a vegetarian diet, please let us Hotel or apartment
know on the registration form. We will make every Most of the apartments are basic, inexpensive studios
possible effort to comply with your wishes when with a bedroom and living room, plus a kitchenette.
arranging your accommodation. (Please note that The range of apartments varies from place to place.
you have to pay extra for your laundry at your home- We are also happy to arrange accommodation for you
stay.) in a hotel or guesthouse. We work with well-located
Our homestay accommodation—families with and two-, three- or four-star hotels, which offer
without children, older couples and single people—is Eurocentres students attractive rates.
carefully selected and regularly inspected by our local
staff, following clearly defined quality standards. More information on www.eurocentres.com
We have been working with most of our hosts for
many years now, and all are experienced in looking
after guests in their own homes.
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26. General Information
General Information
On this page you will find all the benefits which you may
expect from a Eurocentres school and which apply to your
course. On the relevant pages in the brochure you will find
specific details of each school, on the exams, general condi-
tions etc. If you are looking for first-hand information visit
www.facebook.com/eurocentres.
South Bank Tai Chi, Brisbane /Australia by Yu­Tsun Lin
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27. General Information
Your security Not included in the course fee
With Eurocentres, you are never without someone to turn to. If prob- • Travel costs
lems occur, such as homesickness, difficulties with the homestay or any- • Enrolment fee
thing else, there will always be somebody to help you: your class teacher, • Examination fees (refer to pages 15–17)
the person responsible for accommodation, the Academic Manager or • Participation in voluntary leisure activities and excursions
the Centre Manager. All schools have a 24-hour emergency number. (if not otherwise indicated)
• Pocket money
• Personal insurance cover for illness, accident, theft, cancellation, etc.
Attractive schools • Travel insurance
Our schools are all centrally located and are specially designed as
language schools. For you, that means spacious classrooms with a learner-
friendly environment. At all schools, we also provide you with a self- Travel insurance
study Learning Centre, recreation rooms and internet access and Wi-Fi We recommend you take out the combined ELVIA travel insurance
free of charge. (covering withdrawal and return travel costs), the ELVIA Security
Package cover (luggage and medical costs insurance) as well as a third
party indemnity insurance or any comparable other insurances.
The following applies See page 79 for details.
to all Eurocentres courses
Minimum age: 16 (exceptions are marked) Partner schools
Maximum number of students per class: 14 Our partner schools also offer an outstanding range of benefits and
Course start dates: Every Monday, except on a public holiday, when the services, which may however vary from those offered by Eurocentres.
course starts on a Tuesday. (Partner schools: Alpha College, Dublin; NSTS, Malta; AIP Language
Public holidays: On days which are according to the local law public Institute, Valencia; Liden & Denz, Russia; US-Universities. Variances
holidays in the location of the school, no classes will take place. Lessons are stated on the school page).
will neither be compensated nor refunded.
Duration of a lesson: 50 minutes. Classes are taught exclusively by
qualified teachers in the target language. Enrolment fee
Minimum number of participants: 6 (exceptionally courses may run In addition to the arrangement price a non-refundable enrolment fee
with fewer participants). Premium courses are always available. of CHF 170 / EUR 110 / GBP 85 / JPY 18’000 / AUD 200 / NZD 205 /
CAD 170 will be charged for each enrolment (Valid for Eurocentres and
partner schools, US-universities see school page).
Included in the course fee
• Language classes
• Course material Change of booking fee
• Assessment of your language level on entry If a booking is changed, a non-refundable administration fee of
(written and oral test, including a personal interview) USD 80 / CHF 100 / EUR 75 / GBP 50 / JPY 9’000 / AUD 125 /
• Personal feedback on your entry assessment test NZD 135 / CAD 110 will be charged (see General Terms of Business,
• Clear learning goals, discussed with you each week pages 76 –78). On the Language Semester and Language Year
• Continuous monitoring of learning progress and diagnostic feedback Programme, the change of booking fee is CHF 300 / EUR 200 / GBP 145 /
• Weekly tests and revision lessons JPY 27’000 / AUD 370 / NZD 400 / CAD 330. These charges are non-
• Two lessons a week spent in the Study Club, with the assistance refundable. Details of travel conditions and Visa regulations can be
of a teacher found from page 76 onwards.
• Final certificate, stating the precise level of your language skills
• Free access to the internet
• Free use of Learning Centre and library
• Spacious recreation rooms
• Eurocentres writing pad
• Helpdesk / staffed school reception
• 24-hour emergency number
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28. Population uk 62 million
Bournemouth 160 000
Brighton 250 000
Cambridge 120 000
London 7 million
Great Britain
Population irl 4,5 million
Dublin 1,2 million
and Ireland
Not only are Great Britain and Ireland
the home of the English language—
the land of Shakespeare, Joyce, Dickens
and Wilde—but they are also the
source of many contemporary cultural
trends. Universities with a rich tradi-
tion offer the most up-to-date educa-
tion. Eurocentres was among the first
language schools to open their doors
in the British Isles more than 60 years
ago. Consequently the schools are all
in prime locations.
Tower Bridge, London by Anirudh Koul (flickr)
London Central London Lee Green Cambridge Brighton
One of the largest and most cos- Located in a quiet, friendly sub- As one of the most historic and Often described as “London by
mopolitan cities in Europe, setting urb, Lee Green is within walking popular student cities in Europe, the Sea”, Brighton is a fashionable
trends in fashion, music, design distance of Blackheath, an upmar- Cambridge is a convenient size for and exciting cosmopolitan city
and film. An unlimited choice of ket area of cafés and restaurants, getting around either on foot or by with lots of bars, restaurants to
bars, restaurants, musicals, plays and Greenwich, where the world’s bike.Young people from all over suit every taste and a vibrant club
and concerts means you will time is set. Only 25 minutes from the world enjoy student life and scene. A trendy seaside resort,
always have plenty of things to do. Central London by train. Enjoy the numerous opportunities to do only one hour from central
the advantages of a small town sport, go to the theatre, cinema, London. Its popularity with young
with access to city life. pubs and to go shopping. people means there is always
plenty to do.
origins of students in london Central origins of students in london lee green origins of students in Cambridge origins of students in brighton
Western Europe 19% Eastern Europe 14% Western Europe 30% Eastern Europe 10% Western Europe 21% Eastern Europe 10% Western Europe 22% Eastern Europe 20%
Asia 23% Latin America 26% Asia 30% Latin America 16% Asia 19% Latin America 12% Asia 11% Latin America 17%
Middle East 18% Middle East 13% Various 1% Middle East 37% Various 1% Middle East 29% Various 1%
Climate london and Cambridge
j f m a m j j a s o n d
+ 6 7 10 13 17 20 22 21 19 14 10 7
– 2 2 3 5 8 11 13 13 11 8 8 3
¤ 2 2 3 5 7 7 7 6 5 3 2 2
+ Day C° – Night C° ¤ Sun Hours per Day
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29. Seven Sisters, Great Britain by Sultan Kaki
Fanad Head, Ireland by Mac Filko (flickr)
Bournemouth Dublin
Twelve miles of sandy beaches, A dynamic, bustling metropolis
impressive cliffs and more sunny with a young, friendly and vibrant
days than any other seaside resort population. A wide variety of pubs,
in Southern England. One of many offering traditional Irish
Britain’s top all-year-round holi- music, art galleries, museums,
day destinations with a low cost of theatres and concert venues.
living. A vibrant small town full of There’s always something going
life and sporting opportunities on in Dublin—and people always
and the recent development of the find time for you.
“Boscombe Surf Reef”. Selcuk Topal, Turkey
I am a PhD student. My first two
origins of students in bournemouth origins of students in dublin
aims before I came here were to
Western Europe 21% Eastern Europe 15% Western Europe 65% Eastern Europe 3%
improve my English skills and
Asia 19% Latin America 14% Asia 16% Latin America 9%
study at an excellent university in
Middle East 29% Various 2% Middle East 6% Various 1%
England. I have reached the
Climate brighton and bournemouth Climate dublin required level in English and been
j f m a m j j a s o n d j f m a m j j a s o n d accepted into a renowned university
+ 7 7 10 13 16 19 20 21 18 14 10 8 + 8 9 10 13 15 19 20 18 17 14 10 8 within just eight months. I found
– 2 2 3 5 8 11 12 13 11 8 8 3 – 1 2 3 4 7 9 11 11 10 7 4 3 whatever I needed at Eurocentres
¤ 2 3 4 6 7 7 7 7 5 4 3 2 ¤ 2 3 4 5 6 6 5 5 4 3 2 2 Bournemouth.
+ Day C° – Night C° ¤ Sun Hours per Day + Day C° – Night C° ¤ Sun Hours per Day
Meet more students on
www.facebook.com/eurocentres
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