Severnvale Academy
25 Claremont Hill, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 1RD, UK
Severnvale Academy
This course is designed for people who need to improve their overall performance in English, with special emphasis on general business situations - telephone communication, writing skills, business socialising, meetings etc, and who want or need extra attention regarding the grammatical accuracy of their communication skills:-
COURSE CONTENT
Part A – 10 lessons progressive language development & practice based mainly on coursebooks to give structure and direction to the process of language learning (max. 6, average 4-5 students.)
Part B – 10 lessons ‘active communication skills’ - lessons which focus on the individual skills of communication – listening, speaking, reading and writing – to ensure rapid progress in the ability to understand and use English in real situations (max. 6, average 4-5 students.)
Part C – 10 lessons per week ‘Module 1’ business English skills – lessons which deal with a wide range of business communication skills which are relevant to most professionals who need to use English – meetings, telephoning, making arrangements, socialising etc. (Max. 6, average 3 students)
Part D - 5 lessons per week intensive grammar to give additional support and guidance to achieve greater accuracy and confidence in English. (Max. 6, average 3-4 students.)
Part E - 2 lessons per week teacher-guided self-access study, computer-assisted learning, listening and pronunciation practice under the guidance of a senior teacher.
CLASS SIZE
During the academic year, the maximum class size is 6 students for all taught parts of the course; though as stated, average class sizes are smaller for Business English aspects of the programme.
ASSESSMENT
This course leads to a certificate issued by Severnvale Academy which gives a clear statement of your English level both functionally (communication level) and structurally (grammar level). These levels are assessed through continuous analysis and informal or formal testing.
Students taking this course also have the possibility to take an internationally recognised public certificate of English such as IELTS.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
You can choose from the following class times:
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 5 students |
Maximum | 6 students |
Age range | 23 years old and older |
Average | 40 years old |
Severnvale believes that great teaching - in a great atmosphere - provide the keys for successful learning. We have a highly-qualified, enormously experienced group of teachers who inspire and guide you to make rapid progress in the language. This is adult language teaching at its best, with tutors who care deeply about ensuring that you achieve the language progress you desire and then that you have the confidence to use English in real situations - both professional and social.
The nationality and age mix at Severnvale Academy varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 40. In the summer, the average age is 40.
teaches students from all over the world, including:
does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Located in the ancient center of one of England's most beautiful historical towns, Severnvale Academy is a Grade 1 listed Georgian Town House built in 1761 which retains most of its original architectural features. Surrounded by building from 7 different centuries, Severnvale offers English training in a uniquely picturesque setting. Shrewsbury - our town - is easily accessible in West Central England - perfect for weekend visits to Wales, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Stratford-upon-Avon; even London is under 2.5 hours away by train. Here you can enjoy immersion in the real life and culture of England, without having to sacrifice sightseeing and tourism. Easily accessible from 4 major international airports, it's the perfect place to learn English.
All was very worthy. And I highly recommend Severnvale. The teachers are very good. The location is perfect. And the academy is very familiar. Every weeks are social meeting in order to know each other better.
The village Shrewsbury is perfect to submerge in English culture. The host families are nice too.
All is perfect. For me, a very good experience.
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Shrewsbury. These homes are often between 10 - 35 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 21+. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Student residences often do not include any meal plan. Learn more about student residence accommodation
Severnvale Academy provides some assistance with hotel or hostel reservations or you can reserve a room on your own. Learn more about hostel housing
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from . Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.
If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged £ 45 when you register.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Shrewsbury based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.
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