ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMME

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMME IN LONDON

Our English Language Programme focuses on improving English fluency in academic, professional

and social situations. It is tailored to help students fulfil the entry requirements to study the

undergraduate or postgraduate programmes at Glion Institute of Higher Education in Switzerland or

in London; the aim of each 10-week course is to increase a student’s IELTS score by 0.5. Taking two

10-week courses consecutively therefore may be beneficial for students who are aiming to increase

their IELTS score by more than 0.5.

This 10-week programme focuses on intensive English learning while also teaching students

important hospitality industry terminology and knowledge. Our experienced teachers know that

each student has different strengths and areas of development; they will help them to improve their

English grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, pronunciation, reading and writing.

On completion of the programme at the Glion London campus, students will take an official IELTS

Academic English test, which is included in the fees.

Programme overview

English Language Programme + Intakes: January, April, August or

November

+ Duration: 10 or 20 weeks depending

on the student’s IELTS level

+ Hours per week: 25

+ Candidate requirements:

Entry level: Requires IELTS 4.5 to 5.0

Minimum age: 18 years

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Full English immersionIn addition to being one of the most visited cities in the world, London offers an exciting and

stimulating learning environment and an unforgettable experience.

++ Home+of+the+English+language+- In London, students are immersed in an English-speaking

environment so they have to interact with English-speaking people in many different social

and academic situations.

++ Cosmopolitan+&+diverse+- Over 100 languages are spoken in London6; students will have the

opportunity to make friends and study with people from all over the world.

++ History+&+culture+-+Many of London’s museums and galleries are free. Students can visit iconic

buildings including The Shard and Big Ben, and places steeped in history such as Buckingham

Palace and St Paul’s Cathedral.

++ Hospitality+capital+- London offers a wide range of innovative new restaurants and hotels that

are at the cutting-edge in terms of hospitality design, unique guest experiences and refined

luxury, as well as large event offerings.

++ Shopper’s+paradise+- London is the place to shop with renowned department stores, amazing

street markets and unusual boutiques where students can find whatever they like.

+ 61 Michelin-starred restaurants1

+ 74 five-star hotels2

+ 17,000 music performances a year3

+ 250 festivals every year3

+ 435,500 international students4

+ 4 world heritage sights5

London has it all

1greatbritishchefs.com ; 2milesfaster.co.uk ; 3london.gov.uk ; 4ukcisa.org.uk ; 5visitlondon.com ; 6standard.co.uk


Programme content

How it worksEach 10-week course will generally increase a

student’s IELTS score by 0.5

For example, if a student has a current IELTS

score of 4.5, then two 10-week courses will

need to be undertaken for an IELTS score of 5.5

to be achieved.

Once the IELTS score of 5.0 or 5.5 has been

achieved, a student can apply to enrol for an

undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Glion

in Switzerland or London, UK.*

WRITING SKILLS

USE OF ENGLISH

SPEAKING SKILLS

LISTENING SKILLS

READING SKILLS

INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF HOSPITALITY

Students will learn how to structure complex sentences, link ideas together, organise

paragraphs and write effective essays, reports and presentations.

Students will learn academic, formal and informal vocabulary. Students will learn

how and why to use different grammatical structures in both written and verbal

communication in an academic setting.

Students will learn how to communicate in English in a variety of situations. Higher

education requires students to participate in group discussions with other students,

talk to tutors and lecturers, and give individual and group presentations.

Students will learn how to take effective notes in lectures and practise their listening

skills in a variety of situations. Students will learn how to focus on key words and

summarise lectures.

Students will learn different techniques to help them read quicker and understand the

material more completely. The techniques students learn will help them to feel more

confident in their reading to support their academic studies.

Students will learn hospitality and tourism vocabulary and will gain knowledge of the

hospitality and tourism industry through visits and guest speaker presentations.

Students will be able to perform the following:

+ Write papers with the necessary skills to

achieve accuracy

+ Employ oral communication with confidence

+ Understand reading texts and recognise

different approaches to writing

+ Understand the general meaning and key

information in spoken contexts

+ Show an awareness of a variety of cultural

perspectives

+ Understand key concepts and their context

within the world of hospitality

Learning outcomes

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMME

*For students who wish to study at Glion in Switzerland, the IELTS level required for the undergraduate degree is 5.0 overall and 5.0 in all subcomponents. For students who wish to study at Glion in London, UK, the IELTS level required for the undergraduate and postgraduate degree is 5.5 overall and 5.5 in all components.


GLION LONDON: CAMPUS, FACILITIES & ACCOMMODATION

The CampusOnly 40 minutes from the West End, Glion London is located in south-west London

at Downshire House, a freshly renovated grade II*-listed Georgian building nestled

on a newly developed green parkland site within the campus of the University

of Roehampton.

The first villa on the Downshire House site was developed in the seventeenth century.

Various redevelopments took place over the centuries, while the country house was

used as a private residence. Since 1963, this beautiful surviving classical villa has

been in educational use, recently refurbished as a modern learning environment

with contemporary lecture and seminar rooms, study areas, and social spaces.

Facilities

Glion and the University of Roehampton campus provide all of the amenities that

students want and need:

+ Set in over 14-acres of green space and parkland

+ Superb sports facilities

+ Student restaurants, cafés, and bakeries

+ A bank and local shops

+ A Students’ Union

+ A dedicated Glion Learning Resource Center and study room

+ A library with over 350,000 volumes open 24 h/day

+ 24/7 campus security

AccommodationGlion London provides students with homestay accommodation, whereby students

rent a single room from a local host family and are provided with breakfast and evening

meals. Homestay offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into the culture and

customs of England and to make international friendships for life. Operated by Hosts

International, homestay provides students with an attractive offering of good quality

accommodation in locations close to the campus and city centre.


ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMME: APPLICATION & FEES

Admission requirements + Must be 18 years old or above in order to meet the minimum age requirement for the visa application.

+ English level: IELTS 4.5 to 5.0 on application. All English certificates must have been issued in the last 12 months prior to admission.

+ Must hold a valid passport. Nationals of any country can apply and follow the required process for obtaining a visa.

1. Complete the English Language Programme application form and include all information as outlined.

2. Provide a copy of your IELTS English language level certificate.

3. Arrange payment of the programme fee.

How to apply

Programme fees & dates

Fees include:

Please note that all items below are included in the fees as stipulated above.

If some items of the programme are not used no reduction of fees will be applied.

+ Tuition Fees and teaching materials

+ IELTS examination fee on completion of the programme

+ Homestay accommodation: single room with breakfast and evening meals provided

+ Airport pick-up from Heathrow Airport

Fees do not include:

Lunch time meals, pocket money, health insurance,

travel insurance, laundry costs, visa fees,

airport transfers in home country and flights.

Health & Travel Insurance: It is mandatory

that all students have their own personal

health and travel insurance. Please provide

copies with the application form.

Please note in the case of a cancellation: We will refund the total amount of the programme if the cancellation is made 14 days or more prior to the start of the programme in writing to the Admissions Department. 50% of the full amount will be refunded if cancellation occurs up to 24 hours before the start of the programme. No refund will apply if the student does not attend or start on the first day of the course without cancelling beforehand.

*The programme fee is subject to change.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMME 2016

Intake January April August November**

Arrival Date 29th January 2016 15th April 2016 12th August 2016 12th November 2016

Start Date 1st February 2016 18th April 2016 15th August 2016 17th November 2016

End Date 8th April 2016 17th June 2016 21st October 2016 22nd December 2016

Programme Fee*(British pounds)

£3,000 £3,000 £3,000 £3,000

Homestay Accommodation(British pounds)

£225 per week £225 per week £225 per week £225 per week

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