English Language for International (Overseas) Students (Full-Time)

Colchester Institute has been offering English classes for over 40 years, recruiting students from all over the world and achieving pass rates of over 90% in the past 10 years. Our classes have a mix of students from different backgrounds and ages, ensuring that the lessons are a multi-cultural learning experience.

Whether you want to study to improve your CV, boost your job prospects, prepare for college or university or you just want to meet new people and share interests and hobbies from around the world, Colchester Institute has the English class for you.

Our staff are highly professional and, with outstanding individual student support and enrichment activities, our English courses offer excellent opportunities to improve your English and experience British culture, giving students the skills, knowledge and confidence to succeed. The English language department is a member of English UK and in 2013 was named a Centre of Excellence by the ELGazette.

How will I learn?

Students will receive guidance on all parts of the exam (reading, writing, speaking, listening) and the use of English. Working in pairs and small groups with language practice activities will ensure students improve their fluency and accuracy. Students will listen to CDs, read and write a variety of texts and do grammar and vocabulary activities. Students will have regular progress tests throughout their studies and will receive individual meetings with their tutor to discuss their learning and development. Students will also join exam classes, preparing for Cambridge English main suite qualifications (PET, FCE, CAE, CPE) and IELTS preparation classes. The maximum class size for this programme is 15 learners.

Course Levels



Part-time
A0
Pre-Entry
Complete Beginner


Part-time
A1
E1
Beginner


Full-time
A2
E2
Elementry


Full-time
B1
E3
Pre-Intermediate → Intermediate


Full-time
B2
L1
Intermediate → Upper Intermediate


Full-time
C1
L2
Upper Intermediate → Advanced


Part-time
C2
L3
Advanced




Exams Costs and Availability
The cost of the ESOL Skills for Life examinations is included in the tuition fees, but there is an additional cost to students wanting to take the Cambridge main suite examinations and the IELTS examination (IELTS exams are offered at an external centre).

Exams available Courses are offered from Elementary to Advanced level and the following, internationally recognised Cambridge examinations are available:

EFL Cambridge Main Suite examinations and prices:

• B1 – PET – Preliminary English Test: £37.25


• B2 – FCE – First Certificate in English: £71


• C1 – CAE – Certificate in Advanced English: £75.50


• C2 – CPE – Certificate of Proficiency in English: £81.50

IELTS – International English Language Testing System (exam off-campus) ESOL Skills for Life examinations:

• A1 – Skills for Life Entry Level 1


• A2 – Skills for Life Entry Level 2


• B1 – Skills for Life Entry Level 3


• B2 – Skills for Life Level 1


• C1 – Skills for Life Level 2

Additional costs for your studies

Students will need a pen, notebook and folder, which can be purchased from our college shop and will cost approximately £5.00. Students will need to purchase an English learner dictionary (we recommend the Longman active study dictionary or the Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary; prices range from £15 – £20).

Social Programme

While studying with us students can attend some trips, visits and activities organised by the EFL department and the Students’ Union. For example these may include ten pin bowling or ice skating and day trips to London, Cambridge or Brighton. The cost of these trips range from £5 – £25.

Holidays and Vacations

If you study September to January:

1 week holiday 26 October – 30 October

2 weeks holiday 19 December – 30 December

There will be no classes on Friday 21 October or Monday 2 January

If you study September to June:

1 week holiday 24 October – 28 October 2 weeks holiday 19 December – 30 December

1 week holiday 13 February – 17 February 2 weeks holiday 3 April – 14 April

There will be no classes on Friday 21 October, Monday 2 January, Monday 17 April,

Tuesday 18 April, Monday 1 May or Monday 29 May

If you study January to June:

1 week holiday 13 February – 17 February 2 weeks holiday 3 April – 14 April

There will be no classes on Monday 17 April, Tuesday 18 April, Monday 1 May or Monday 29 May

For further information please contact Admissions:

Telephone: +44 (0) 1206 712705. Email efl@colchester.ac.uk

Information published is correct at the time of printing; Colchester Institute reserves the right to amend information as and when necessary. Colchester Institute will not take responsibility for any changes that may result in students having to cease their studies.

Information for Under 18's

Many students at Colchester Institute are under 18. In the English Language department, we have a mixture: some students are under 18 and some are adults. You may be in a class with some adult students. They will welcome you and help you with your studies. Your teachers will also work hard to keep you safe.

Commitment to Safeguarding

Colchester Institute believes the health and safety of all our students is important. All of the English Language staff are trained to help keep students safe, happy and healthy in college.

Well-being and keeping safe

Bullying [using words or actions to make someone feel bad] is not allowed in the college. The College is committed to making our classes a place where all students are respected and where bullying is not allowed. If a student has a problem or complaint, we will listen to them and work to solve the problem quickly and fairly.

What should I do if I have a problem?

If a student has a problem or complaint they should speak to their teacher or the Student Services Welfare Team (B66a, Ground Floor, Main Building, Colchester Institute). At The College at Braintree, please go to Student Services A56. Student Services are very good at solving students’ problems.

We hope you will enjoy your studies with us and that you will always feel safe and happy to study here.

Accommodation

You need to arrange where you are going to live during your studies before you arrive in the UK. Colchester Institute is able to offer accommodation to students but it is limited depending on demand.

Accommodation offered by Colchester Institute

If you would like to arrange accommodation through Colchester Institute you will need to complete an Accommodation Request Form, you can email the Accommodation Officer to ask for this form once you have received your course offer.

Please contact:

Elizabeth Bloyce-Hykel

Tel: 0044 (0)1206 712297 Email: Accommodation@colchester.ac.uk

Address:

Student Union

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester, Essex

CO3 3LL


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How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme. Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible. You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester (for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL
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The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

English Language Courses (EFL, ESOL & IELTS)

We currently offer English Language courses on either a full-time or part-time basis depending on what suits you, your schedule and your needs. You can complete the online application form for the full-time EFL course here.

Complete Application Form – Full-Time English Language Courses (online)