In the mornings you study on the General English course in a multi-national class at your level. On the first day you will do a test to check your level. You will then join a mixed nationality class at your level with a maximum of 12 students.
For 3 afternoon 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.
KEY FACTS - Horse-riding
- 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 age 16, minimum stay normally 2 weeks
KEY FACTS - General English
- 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
GEPH Course Timetable-
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Profile Course code Course name General English Plus Horse-riding School Dates Start Any Monday Available (Add to basket to choose date options) Maximum Class Size 12 Minimum Age 16 Lessons Per Week 25 Hours Per Week 18.75 From Level To Level Price £500.00 per week Course Summary Display Currency:
Profile Course code Course name General English Plus Horse-riding School Dates Start Any Monday Available (Add to basket to choose date options) Maximum Class Size 12 Minimum Age 16 Lessons Per Week 25 Hours Per Week 18.75 From Level To Level Price £490.00 per week -
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GENERAL ENGLISH PLUS HORSE-RIDING
COURSE TIMETABLE
GEPH Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9.00-
10.30
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English
General
English
General
English
General
English
General
English
11.00-
12.30
General
English
General
English
General
English
General
English
General
English
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riding*
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riding*
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riding*
* Horse-riding days/times may change.
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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 -
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