General English (GEN15)
The General English course consists of 15 hours of study per week, with the following timetable:
| 09:00 - 10:00 |
Accuracy classes; grammar, writing, correction, etc. |
| 10:15 - 11:15 |
Fluency classes: topic-based listening, speaking, vocabulary, etc. |
| 11:30 - 12:30 |
A mixture of accuracy and fluency practice |
One afternoon social activity per week (usually on Thursdays) is offered throughout the year and is included in the price of tuition.
In July and August, a complete five-day afternoon social activities programme is available.
Intensive English (INT25)
The Intensive English course consists of 25 hours of study per week, with the following timetable.
| 09:00 - 10:00 |
Accuracy classes; grammar, writing, correction, etc. |
| 10:15 - 11:15 |
Fluency classes: topic-based listening, speaking, vocabulary, etc. |
| 11:30 - 12:30 |
A mixture of accuracy and fluency practice |
| 13:30 - 15:45 |
Multi-skills classes, which in addition to the above may include videos, project work, conversation, etc. |
Combination Programmes (CMB05, CMB10)
Our combination courses consist of either 20 (CMB05) or 25 (CMB10) total hours of study per week. These courses are a combination of morning group classes and afternoon private lessons, with the following timetable.
| 09:00 - 10:00 |
Accuracy classes in class groups; grammar, writing, correction, etc. |
| 10:15 - 11:15 |
Fluency classes in class groups: topic-based listening, speaking, vocabulary, etc. |
| 11:30 - 12:30 |
Class groups; a mixture of accuracy and fluency practice |
| 13:30 - 14:30 |
One private lesson in any subject, including
- English for Specific Purposes (Business, Medicine, Law, conversation, etc.)
- Examination preparation (TOEFL, FCE, etc.)
- GCSE and Advanced Level (A level) exams
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| 14:45 - 15:45 |
A 2nd private lesson (CMB10 only) in any subject |
Your First Day at CIE
A comprehensive placement test (writing, reading, speaking, and listening) is given to each student on the morning of their first day.
Each student will then be placed in a class group that appropriate to their individual level, according to the result of their placement test.
Our Group Classes
During the academic year, our General English group classes comprise no more than 8 students. In the summer, these classes have a maximum of 12 students.
The small size of our group classes is the secret to much of our students’ continuing success, as the teaching can more easily be tailored to suit the needs of most students.
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