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STRUCTURE

4.1 Duration & Hours
This course includes a total of 255 hours of content.

Course Title IELTS Level Duration: Duration: Total Hours
General English Academic English

Level 1 Up to 4.5 60 (hours) 15 (hours) 75 (hours)
Elementary

Level 2
4.5 – 5.5 60 (hours) 30 (hours) 90 (hours)
Elementary to
Intermediate

Level 3
Intermediate 5.5 – 6.5 60 (hours) 30 (hours) 90 (hours)
to Advanced

4.2 Start Date

The English Course can be started on any date throughout the year.

4.3 Class Size
A recommended maximum limit of 25 students per class.

4.4 Entry Requirements
There is no minimum age limit. It is accessible to all and there is no bias towards particular
backgrounds or professions, but rather the aim is to appeal to all. Students will sit an English Diagnostic
Assessment to determine their current level and the appropriate entry on to the course.

Level 1 Elementary Course: In order to join the Elementary course, we recommend that students have
achieved a minimum level of English equivalent to CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference
for Languages) A1 to get the most from this course.

Level 2 Intermediate Course: The Intermediate course is intended for those who have either
successfully completed the Elementary General English course or have achieved a minimum level of
English equivalent to CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) A2-B1.

Level 3 Advanced Course: The Advanced course is intended for those who have successfully
completed the Advanced Academic course or have achieved a minimum level of English
equivalent to CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) B1.

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