Wimbledon School of English

Academic Year Programme The Academic Year Programme courses are designed for long-term English language training and are ideal for you if you plan to study English for 6 or 9 months. These discounted courses are our most economical course option and are extremely flexible. They offer a large choice of courses including preparation for all the exams you need if you wish to study at university in the UK or use English to improve your business career.

ㆍA flexible, long-term programme for 24 lessons (20 hours) or 28 lessons (23.3 hours) per week

ㆍFlexible start dates throughout the year

ㆍFlexible holiday break of up to 4 weeks

ㆍFlexible course length: 24 or 36 weeks

ㆍAll levels accepted, including Beginners (NB Beginners must start the AYP on one of the Beginners course start dates)

ㆍSpecially reduced tuition rates

ㆍPreparation for IELTS, FCE, CAE, CPE, ILEC (Law), ICFE (Finance) and BEC Higher on the IAYP

ㆍThe cost of all course books is covered by the “AYP Additional Materials” fee

ㆍGet advice on the best university or college course for you and get help with your application from our Academic Counsellor

ㆍHave regular tutorials with the Academic Director to plan your programme, monitor your progress and decide which exams to take

ㆍMonthly tutorials with your teacher

ㆍTotal immersion in English language, life and culture for 6 months or more

ㆍReceive a detailed academic report of your progress at the end of your course

General English – Standard

ㆍImprove all areas of your English: grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, pronunciation, reading and writing

ㆍStudy in dynamic, hard-working classes

ㆍWork on accuracy and fluency to learn something new in each lesson

ㆍLearn new language based around a coursebook in the first lesson of every day

ㆍUse other materials in the second lesson to develop your language skills

ㆍPractise the language you learned in the morning in your third lesson

ㆍSee clear progress through correction, weekly tests and regular tutorials

ㆍPractise communicating in many different situations using “real ” English

ㆍExpect up to 2 hours homework per day

ㆍYou can start on any Monday General English – Intensive Our intensive option gives you the opportunity to improve your General English and at the same time study other specialist types of English. Combine your standard course with one of the specialist courses from the list below to expand your knowledge of English to meet your special, individual needs and interests.