Studying Cyprus
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Studying in Cyprus 2014 Learn English Cyprusin “Cyprus, a well-known haven for holidays with British ties, has been making a name for itself as an English language destination. Over the past 8 years Malvern House Cyprus has established itself as the leading provider of English language programmes for everyone: children, juniors, adults and parent & child. This year we have teamed up with the University of Central Lancashire in Cyprus to deliver the first of its kind - an academic summer camp and the possibility of entry to this prestigious British university in Cyprus. All our courses are taught by exceptionally well qualified staff, all English Language/ Linguistics degree holders. I am proud of my team of staff here at Malvern House Cyprus; they are extremely professional and highly dedicated.” Yiota Kontoloucas - Director 2 Studying in the Mediterranean Contents English programmes 08 16+ years Academic programmes 09 16+ years Parent and Child programmes 10 4+ years Young Learners Club 11 4 - 15 years The Language Explorer Junior Summer Camp 14 7 - 17 years Malvern House Cyprus University Taster Camp 18 15 - 21 years UCLan Cyprus 22 16+ years Studying in the Mediterranean 3 Cyprus Cyprus is a beautiful island, basking in the warmth of the Mediterranean sun all year round, which combines a modern country with an impressive ancient history. With the historical ties to Great Britain, English is widely spoken throughout the island and its airports offer connections to many countries. Russia HISTORICAL UK FACTS Germany Cyprus is a former British colony Czech Rep. Ukraine which gained independence in 1960 and joined the British Commonwealth France in 1961. The United Kingdom still retains control over 3 per cent of Romania Italy the land and sea territories. A large expatriate community lives in Cyprus Bulgaria and they make up the majority of the tourist population all year round. Cyprus is an established English Greece Turkey language learning destination. Mediterranean Sea Languages The official languages are Greek and Turkish Troodos Mountains while English is widely spoken. Money Euro is the national currency. Capital Nicosia is the capital of the Republic of Cyprus. Population Over 800,000 International Birthplace of Aphrodite 2 Airports Larnaka and Pafos 4 Studying in the Mediterranean Programme Portfolio Choose the programme that suits you, your child or your family. Malvern House Cyprus offers a wide selection of programmes for everyone. We offer our programmes in 3 exciting locations in Cyprus: NICOSIA Cyprus PYLA Pyla PAFOS AGIA NAPA LARNAKA > University Taster Camp EPISKOPI LIMASSOL > Pre-Sessional Episkopi Limassol > UCLan University Campus > Junior Summer Camp > General & Intensive English > Day Camp > IELTS Exam Preparation > Parent and Child > Young Learners Club Studying in the Mediterranean 5 Malvern House Cyprus YOU WILL PROGRESS TO A HIGHER LEVEL Cyprus You will benefit from teachers who are enthusiastic PAFOS and highly qualified native English speakers. In most cases they are holders of a master’s degree in LARNAKA Linguistics from UK universities. LIMASSOL We use the latest teaching methods and the best technology available. We know that high-quality teaching produces high-quality results. Programmes for 16+ Our teaching methodology is based on a > General English communicative approach where students are fully > Intensive English immersed in authentic language situations. > One-to-One Or Executive One-to-One > IELTS Exam Preparation > Pre-Sessional Classrooms Programmes for 4+ > Young Learners Club Parent and Child > Intensive English + Young Learners Club AGE 16-19 years 35% Computer lab RANGE 20-34 years 37% 35+ years 28% SCHOOL FACILITIES > 17 modern air-conditioned classrooms > Computer Labs & free Internet area > WiFi throughout the school > Well resourced library offering an excellent range of books, journals, magazines and periodicals > Student café and snack facilities MAIN NATIONALITIES Library Russian Italian Slovakian French Ukrainian German 6 Studying in the Mediterranean ACHIEVING YOUR ACADEMIC GOALS Throughout your stay with us you will benefit from: > Being placed in the right class according to your placement test results. We have six levels: Beginner “Our adult programme is designed to ensure to Advanced. speedy progress in English and our highly qualified > A test every 2 weeks which indicates your progress. teaching staff make it their priority to cater to each student’s needs.” > Weekly individual oral sessions. Elena Kontoloucas - Academic Coordinator > A progress report marking your achievement in each skill. Test results and your teacher’s comments are included in the report. > A certificate endorsed by Malvern House YOUR London and Cyprus is awarded upon course completion. PROGRESS You need You can express yourself fluently and to progress spontaneously. You can use language flexibly Advanced to the next and effectively for social, academic and C2 level professional purposes. 10 - 12 You can understand the main ideas of complex WEEKS Upper written and spoken texts. You can interact with Intermediate reasonable fluency and accuracy on a fairly wide C1 variety of topics. 10 - 12 You can understand and respond to the main WEEKS points in a variety of everyday situations and also Intermediate more abstract topics, but have a limited range of B2 style and expression. 8 - 12 You can converse in a fairly limited way on your WEEKS Pre- YOU CAN YOU background, the immediate environment and on matters of direct need. You can express basic Intermediate opinions and wishes. B1 YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL YOUR 8 - 12 You can interact in a simple way on concrete WEEKS everyday subjects, such as family information, Elementary shopping etc. You can communicate in routine A2 tasks on familiar subjects. 6 - 8 You can understand very basic, everyday phrases WEEKS and may respond with short, simple answers. Beginner You can exchange basic personal information if A1 the other person speaks slowly and clearly. Studying in the Mediterranean 7 English programmes Leads to greater competence in English General English The course focuses on practising all four skills: reading, FACTS writing, listening and speaking, with a communicative approach to teaching. CLASS SIZE Average 6, maximum 12 LESSONS: 20 lessons per week AGE 16 + START DATES Morning classes Any Monday, all year round Intensive English Afternoon classes Any Monday, July- August General English + Modules LOCATION Limassol MODULES: Choose your 5 lessons per week to focus on a specific LEVELS Beginners to Advanced English language area, in addition to General English. LESSONS: 25 lessons per week STUDY OPTIONS Business LEVELS: Intermediate to Advanced A task-based programme designed for professionals General English who use English in their workplace. Business language skills practised are: telephoning and negotiating; business vocabulary; making presentations and writing General reports. Modules Intensive English = + Business Communication English or or Communication LEVELS: Beginner to Intermediate IELTS Designed to improve your communication skills. General One-to-one or Tailored English Executive One-to-one to your One-to-one = or + needs This focuses on specific individual needs. We always IELTS recommend booking this class in addition to our regular classes to maximise progress. Also available via Skype. LESSONS: structure flexible 8 Studying in the Mediterranean Academic programmes Leads to Higher Education IELTS Preparation This examination course prepares you for an international FACTS qualification in academic English with a very wide recognition throughout the world. It is a standard CLASS SIZE Average 6, maximum 12 qualification for university entrance and for some AGE 16 + professional bodies. It focuses on the following skills: essay writing, fluent and START DATES Please check the website accurate speaking, describing and interpreting graphs and LOCATION IELTS Preparation charts, with practice in reading and writing. Examination is Limassol available twice a month. Pre-Sessional LESSONS: 20 lessons per week Pyla or Limassol Pre-Intermediate to Advanced LEVELS Pre-Sessional IELTS + English for Academic Purposes STUDY OPTIONS The programme is designed for students either wishing to refresh academic English skills or enter UCLan Cyprus. IELTS This is an academic programme designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Areas covered English for are: effective study skills, academic writing, research/ Pre- IELTS Academic referencing, critical thinking and presentation techniques. Sessional = + Purposes It also prepares you for IELTS, which can be taken in Cyprus twice a month. TABLE E M I 09:00 to 12:15 12:15 to 13:00 Break 14:00 to 17:15 T Modules General English General English Communication or Business English for Academic IELTS Purposes Studying in the Mediterranean 9 Parent and Child A holiday and learning experience FACTS for the whole family CLASS SIZE Average 6, maximum 12 Adults can take 20 or 25 lessons of English in the morning or afternoon while their children participate in AGE 4 to 8 and 9 to 15 the Young Learners Club. Children and parents study at START DATES Morning classes the same time in one location. Any Monday, all year round Your child will be allocated a class according to their Afternoon classes age and language abilities and placed into one of the Any Monday, July- August following programmes: Early Years Club or Young LOCATION Limassol Learners Club. LEVELS Beginners to Advanced After class enjoy the beaches