The General English plus Watersports 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 learn and practise watersports with a qualified instructor.
The range of activities includes:
- sailing
- windsurfing
- paddle boarding
- body boarding
- kayaking
The watersports lessons will also help you practise your English further. Some key features of the option are:
- sessions take place at a local water sports centre in Eastbourne
- each session lasts 90 minutes
- all equipment is included
- transport to and from the watersports venue is included
- minimum stay normally 2 weeks
- watersports option guaranteed to run with minimum 1 participant
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
GEPW Course Timetable-
Course Summary Display Currency: 
Course code Course name General English Plus Watersports School Dates Start Any Monday Available (Add to basket to choose date options) Maximum Class Size 12 Minimum Age 16 Lessons Per Week 20 Hours Per Week 15.00 From Level To Level Price £485.00 per week -
GENERAL ENGLISH PLUS WATERSPORTS
COURSE TIMETABLE
GEPW 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
Watersports*
Watersports*
Watersports*
* Watersports days/times may change and activities offered are subject to water conditions
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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