CCEL College of English-Christchurch

General English This course is for students who need to improve their all-round English skills. KEY INFORMATION

ㆍCourse length - 2-50 weeks

ㆍStart dates - every Monday (or Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday)

ㆍProgramme - Full-time 23 + 2* hours per week / Part-time 15 hours per week

ㆍLevels available - beginner to advanced (6 levels) * This course includes 2 hours of optional supervised self-study COURSE OUTLINE The General English course helps students to communicate effectively and includes:

ㆍSpeaking, listening, reading and writing lessons

ㆍVocabulary development

ㆍDiscussions of news and current affairs

ㆍNew Zealand culture and customs

ㆍUse of published textbooks and materials

ㆍComputer room and language laboratory learning sessions

ㆍAn independent learning programme

ㆍSkills for lifelong learning The full-time course also includes the following afternoon optional classes:

ㆍCommunication skills classes for extra speaking and listening practice

ㆍStudy skills classes for extra reading and writing practice PLACEMENT AND ASSESSMENT Students are given a placement test on the first day of the course and placed in a class with other students at the same level. Assessment is continuous throughout the course. CCEL students are tested every 6 weeks and receive individual progress reports.

English for Academic Purposes CCEL's English for Academic Purposes - Pathway to UC (EAP) courses are for students who want to:

ㆍimprove their academic English skills for tertiary study in an English speaking country

ㆍgain direct entry (without IELTS) into CCEL's partner institution, the University of Canterbury (UC)* * Students who successfully complete an EAP course at CCEL (and meet the UC's academic entry requirements) can transfer to the UC's Foundation Studies programme or one of their undergraduate degree or postgraduate degree programmes without taking IELTS. For more information about the pathway please click here. KEY INFORMATION

ㆍCourses available - EAP1 and EAP2 EAP1 Pathway - UC Foundation Studies or EAP2 EAP2 Pathway - UC undergraduate or postgraduate degree programmes

ㆍCourse length - 12 weeks for both EAP1 and EAP2

ㆍStart dates - 5 start dates per year for EAP1 and 3 start dates per year for EAP2. Please check our start dates here.

ㆍProgramme - Full-time. 20 hours per week in class + 5 hours of self-study and 5 hours of online study per week

ㆍLevels available - Intermediate to Advanced COURSE OUTLINE EAP1 and EAP2 teach academic English skills needed for tertiary study. They include development and practice of:

ㆍAcademic reading and writing skills

ㆍAcademic vocabulary

ㆍSkills for understanding lectures

ㆍSkills for giving presentations

ㆍSkills for participating in academic discussions The EAP courses also include:

ㆍOnline learning

ㆍExtended assignments

ㆍRegular progress tutorials PLACEMENT AND ASSESSMENT Minimum entry levels apply. Placement in an English for Academic Purposes - Pathway to UC class will depend on level assessment. Entry requirements are given in the chart below. The CCEL level assessment can be taken overseas before arriving in New Zealand. Course assessment is continuous throughout EAP1 and EAP2. Successful completion of EAP1 leads directly to study at the University of Canterbury at foundation studies level or to EAP2 at CCEL. Successful completion of EAP2 leads directly to study at the University of Canterbury at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Cambridge Exam Preparation CCEL is proud to announce that it is Christchurch's newest Cambridge-ESOL exam centre. Students can gain internationally recognised qualifications by taking Cambridge Examination courses at CCEL. Cambridge certificates can help students find jobs which require English skills. Students can sit the Cambridge Exams in the CCEL Christchurch school. KEY INFORMATION

ㆍCourse length - 10-12 weeks

ㆍStart dates - 2-3 start dates per year

ㆍProgramme - Full-time 23 + 2 hours per week

ㆍLevels available - pre-intermediate to advanced * This course includes 2 hours of optional supervised self-study COURSE OUTLINE CCEL offers the following Cambridge Examination courses:

ㆍCambridge PET - low intermediate level

ㆍCambridge FCE - late intermediate/upper intermediate level

ㆍCambridge CAE - advanced level PLACEMENT AND ASSESSMENT Minimum entry levels apply. Placement in all Cambridge classes will depend on level assessment. Cambridge Examination level assessments can be taken overseas before arriving in New Zealand.

IELTS Preparation At CCEL Christchurch students can prepare for the internationally recognised academic IELTS examination. Improve your English and learn about exam strategies and topics. KEY INFORMATION

ㆍCourse length - 6 weeks

ㆍStart dates - 8 start dates per year

ㆍProgramme - Full-time 23 + 2* hours per week

ㆍLevels available - intermediate to advanced * This course includes 2 hours of optional supervised self-study COURSE OUTLINE The course covers exam topics and strategies including:

ㆍListening skills - listening for opinions, main ideas and specific information

ㆍSpeaking skills - giving information, expressing opinions, explaining

ㆍReading skills - understanding main ideas, specific information and opinions

ㆍWriting skills - presenting information, describing processes, presenting points of view PLACEMENT AND ASSESSMENT Minimum entry levels apply. Placement in an Exam Preparation class will depend on level assessment. The Exam Preparation level assessment can be taken overseas before arriving in New Zealand.

Business English CCEL Christchurch’s Business English course is ideal for students planning to use English in their careers. KEY INFORMATION

ㆍCourse length - 6 weeks

ㆍStart dates - 8 start dates per year

ㆍProgramme - Full-time 23 + 2* hours per week

ㆍLevels available - pre-intermediate to upper intermediate * This course includes 2 hours of optional supervised self-study COURSE OUTLINE This course introduces business language and concepts including:

ㆍBusiness vocabulary

ㆍMaking presentations

ㆍNegotiating

ㆍParticipating in meetings

ㆍTelephone communication

ㆍBusiness writing (reports, formal letters, emails and memos)

ㆍCross-cultural awareness in business contexts PLACEMENT AND ASSESSMENT Minimum entry levels apply. Placement in a Business English class will depend on level assessment. The Business English level assessment can be taken overseas before arriving in New Zealand. CLASS BLOG The Business English class sometimes uses a blog. It includes information about class topics, interesting business articles, useful video clips, and a weekly review of their study.

TESOL TKT Course The TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test) is a qualification from Cambridge ESOL. It is for people who want to teach English and develop the knowledge they need to become English teachers. It is also ideal for non-native English speakers who are already teaching English, and who would like to improve their knowledge. There is also the TKT Practical for people who want a certificate for their teaching skills. CCEL Christchurch's TESOL/CambridgeTKT course gives you the opportunity to develop your teaching knowledge and to practise teaching skills. You receive a CCEL TESOL certificate and report. You also take the TKT test, and the TKT Practical as well, both of which you receive an internationally-recognised certificate for. KEY INFORMATION

ㆍCourse length - 8 weeks (full-time study)

ㆍStart dates - 3 start dates per year (see below)

ㆍLevel in English - intermediate to advanced (minimum 4.5 IELTS) COURSE CONTENT During the TESOL TKT course you will:

ㆍPractise teaching English

ㆍObserve CCEL classes and learn from experienced teachers

ㆍLearn how to plan TESOL lessons

ㆍLearn how to teach speaking, grammar and vocabulary classes

ㆍPrepare for the Cambridge TKT examination

ㆍTake the TKT examination at CCEL (at the end of the course)

ㆍBe assessed for the TKT Practical PLACEMENT AND ASSESSMENT Minimum entry levels apply. Placement in the TESOL TKT course will depend on level assessment. Assessments can be taken overseas before arriving in New Zealand.