The General English plus Horse-riding course is designed to help you develop your overall level of English and practise a practical skill at the same time.
In the mornings you study on the core programme of the General English course in a multi-national class at your level for 20 lessons per week. For 3 afternoons per week you will have horse-riding lessons led by an experienced trainer. Lessons are tailored to your level and can include a light ride with a group depending on ability. It is also possible to do British Horse Society (BHS) qualifications - please contact us for more details and prices.
The horse-riding lessons will also help you practise your English further. Some key features of the horse-riding option are:
- lessons take place at a local stables just outside Eastbourne
- each horse-riding lesson lasts one hour
- all equipment is included
- transport to and from the horse-riding centre is included
- additional lessons are available at extra cost
- minimum stay normally 2 weeks
Our minimum age for individuals is 16 but we occasionally accept 15 year olds on the General English course in international classes provided they are part of a group with a group leader.
Fact File
- placement test to ensure a General English class at the right level
- regular progress checks
- daily homework
- multi-national General English classes
- at least one lesson a week in the computer laboratory
- all course material provided
- regular tutorials with class teacher to give study advice
- use of the Study Centre after lessons
- end of course certificate with hours of study and final level
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Course SummaryCurrency
Course YearCourse CodeCourse NameGeneral English Plus Horse-ridingSchool LocationCourse DatesStart Any MondayMaximum Class Size12Minimum Age16Lessons Per Week25Hours Per Week18.75LevelFrom toPrice£530 per weekCourse SummaryCurrency
Course YearCourse CodeCourse NameGeneral English Plus Horse-ridingSchool LocationCourse DatesStart Any MondayMaximum Class Size12Minimum Age16Lessons Per Week25Hours Per Week18.75LevelFrom toPrice£520 per week -
GEPH Course Timetable
GENERAL ENGLISH PLUS HORSE-RIDING
COURSE TIMETABLE
GEPH Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9.00-
10.30
General
English
General
English
General
English
General
English
General
English
11.00-
12.30
General
English
General
English
General
English
General
English
General
English
PM
Horse-
riding*
Horse-
riding*
Horse-
riding*
* Horse-riding days/times may change.
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ELC Level Guide
LEVEL GUIDE
The following table shows the levels we use at ELC.
ELC Level Level Aims C2 Upper-advanced - use English very well in demanding situations
- performance level may be above average native speakerC1 Advanced - use English well in all but the most demanding situations
- use and understand complex languageB2 Upper-intermediate - use English effectively in all familiar situations
- use more complex English and cope with more demanding situationsB1 Intermediate - use English to express simple ideas and achieve results
- use range of basic language well in most situationsA2 Pre-intermediate - use English in most familiar situations
- use English in a limited way in more difficult situationsA1/A2 Elementary - develop English skills to 'survival' level
- use English only in very familiar situationsA1 Beginner - learn basic vocabulary and structures for simple communication -
ELC Exam Guide
EXAM GUIDE
Here is an approximate guide of exams at each level.
ELC Level Cambridge IELTS TOEIC GESE Cambridge BULATS C2 Upper advanced CPE 8 - 9 12 90 - 100 C1 Advanced CAE 7 - 8 945 10 - 11 BEC Higher 75 - 89 B2 Upper-intermediate FCE 5 - 6.5 785 7 - 9 BEC Vantage 60 - 74 B1 Intermediate PET 4 - 5 550 5 - 6 BEC Preliminary 40 - 59 A2 Pre-intermediate KET 3 2253 - 4 20 - 39 A1/A2 Elementary 120 1 - 2 0 - 19 A1 Beginner