Learn English at one of the world’s top universities for art and design 2018 About the Language Centre Welcome to the Language Centre at University of the Arts London (UAL), where you can choose from a variety of English language courses. During your time as a student here, you can experience different aspects of university life, even if you are with us for only a few weeks. You can use all of the University facilities, including libraries, bars, galleries, cafeterias and shops. You can also join a society if you wish—a great way to make friends and mix with other UAL students. Language Centre What to expect What else? The Language Centre offers Our English programmes are We have a helpful team who English and English Plus courses accredited by the British Council, are happy to help you with any to students from all over the world. and we are members of English questions you might have while It also supports the international UK, the national association of you are studying with us and living full-time students at the University. English language centres. We are in London. We also have a Welfare We are located in the UAL main very proud of our experienced Manager who can offer specialised building in central London. and highly-qualified teachers who advice and support. specialise in language teaching in You can choose courses in General You can make new friends while an art and design context. English or Academic English, or our you are here by joining our great English Plus programmes. English Many of the staff hold Masters’ social programme, which contains Plus courses combine General or degrees in English Language information about events and outings Academic English classes at the Teaching and Linguistics and have in the afternoons or evenings. Language Centre with practical additional qualifications in a range introductory art, fashion, design of academic subjects including the or communication courses at creative arts. the Colleges. Our orientation for new students Our facilities includes a placement test, We are located at 272 High Holborn induction and a tour of the building in central London. Each of the as well as presentations from staff. Language Centre classrooms We will also give you a welcome has a large flat-screen television pack that includes essential items or projector, DVD player and such as stationery, a student networked PC. Some of our guide, a guide to living in London classrooms also have interactive and a Language Centre bag. whiteboards. There are also iPads available for classroom use and a self-access space where students can use PCs for internet-based research, do activities, and borrow books and DVDs for language study. At busy times of year we may also teach in other UAL buildings and make use of the facilities there. 1 University of the Arts London Our Colleges have a global reputation for excellence in the arts. The QS World University Rankings placed UAL sixth in the world for art and design in 2017. The University has over 19,000 As a student at the Language Central Saint Martins is well full-time and part-time students Centre you will be given the same known internationally for the from 113 countries, studying at identity card as the full-time creative energy of its students, all levels from short courses, students so you can visit all the staff and graduates. The colleges’ further education and University sites and make the 46 courses sit within the Schools undergraduate to postgraduate most of the facilities at the of Art, Fashion and Textiles, and research degrees. different Colleges. Communication, Product and Spatial Design, and the Centre The University has been a leader University of the Arts London for Performance. in learning and creativity for more consists of six Colleges: than 150 years, and has produced London College of Camberwell College of Arts many award-winning students and Communication is a pioneering specialises in the disciplines of staff. Famous alumni and former world leader in creative painting, sculpture, photography, staff include: communications education, ceramics and drawing. preparing students for careers Helen Boaden Chelsea College of Arts is in journalism, advertising, PR (former Director BBC news) famous for its fine art, graphic and publishing, photography, Henry Beck (Designer) design and interior and spatial film, television and sound, Pierce Brosnan (Actor) design courses. communication design, animation, Sarah Burton (Fashion Designer) Wimbledon College of Arts games, branded spaces, interactive and information design. Jimmy Choo (Shoe Designer) has a worldwide reputation for its specialist subjects of theatre and James Dyson (Industrial Designer) London College of Fashion screen and fine art. has been a leading provider of Michael Fassbender (Actor) These three colleges form a fashion education, research and Colin Firth (Actor) smaller group within UAL, known consultancy for over 100 years. Lucian Freud (Artist) as CCW. Each has over 100 years’ The college operates over six sites, which offer a total of 72 courses to Gilbert & George (Artists) experience of teaching art and over 5,000 students. Courses cover Antony Gormley (Artist) design, encouraging students to discover and develop their own a range of business and design Tom Hardy (Actor) unique creative voice and style. disciplines within the industry. Sir John Hegarty (Advertising Executive) Jefferson Hack and Rankin Opposite page, (Dazed and Confused co-founders) clockwise from top left; Sir Anish Kapoor (Artist) Wimbledon College Stella McCartney of Arts, Central Saint (Fashion Designer) Martins, London Alexander McQueen College of Fashion, (Fashion Designer) London College of Steve McQueen (Filmmaker) Communication, Camberwell College Henry Moore (Sculptor) of Arts, Chelsea Chris Ofili (Painter) College of Arts. 2 3 General English General English 15 or 20 hours a week General English classes at the Language Centre are unique because they are taught within a creative context. Our teachers use standard General English textbooks and materials but also use many other original and authentic teaching resources. These cover topics in art, design, fashion and communication. There are also activities including discussions, projects and class excursions. General English 15 You can expect: Number of students in a class 15 hours of General • A balanced programme of Average 12 students, maximum 15. English per week speaking, listening, reading, What is the minimum age? Two weeks minimum, writing, pronunciation, 16. no maximum length grammar and comprehensive Start dates every two weeks language input. What is the price of the course? • Varied delivery through pair Please see our Course Dates Minimum level of English and Fees booklet. required: Pre-intermediate and group work, student-led activities, project work and Levels of English offered and General English 20 private study. CEFR equivalents with Speaking Skills • A focus on living and A2 = Pre-intermediate 15 hours of General English communicating in real-life with an extra five hours per B1 = Intermediate/Upper situations in Britain and a wide week focused on speaking Intermediate range of general interest topics, (pronunciation, conversation cross-cultural communication B2 = Upper Intermediate skills and confidence building) and cultural visits. Two weeks minimum, C1 = Pre-Advanced/Advanced • no maximum length Regular reviews and tutorials Schedule and availability Start dates every two weeks • Your own copy of the Visit arts.ac.uk/languagecentre course book. Minimum level of English Search language centre required: Pre-intermediate What time are the classes? availability Your classes will be Monday General English 20 to Friday in the morning or the with IELTS Preparation afternoon, depending on your 15 hours of General English level. We will tell you on your first with an extra five hours per day whether your English class is week of IELTS preparation. in the morning or afternoon. “ I can learn more things as well as Two weeks minimum, English, for example, history, common 24 weeks maximum Monthly start dates sense and so on. Teachers here let Minimum level of English students discuss and share their required: Intermediate thoughts, which is a better way than traditional teaching methods.” Hanzhang, China 4 arts.ac.uk/languagecentre 5 Academic Academic English English 15 or 20 hours a week Academic English at the Language Centre focuses on developing academic language skills such as research and study skills, presentation skills, listening to lectures, note-taking and extended writing. Our tutors are experienced in teaching exactly what is needed to succeed at university. Academic English 15 Academic English is ideal Number of students in a class 15 hours of Academic for you if: Average 12 students, maximum 15. English per week • You intend to study at a What is the minimum age? Four weeks minimum, university in the UK or in 18 years old. 24 weeks maximum length another English-speaking Monthly start dates country. What is the price of the course? • You want to experience British Please see our Course Dates Level of English required: and Fees booklet. IELTS 5.0–6.5 life and culture before taking up your university place. Level of English required Academic English 20 • You want to join your university Minimum IELTS score of 5.0 – with Speaking Skills programme with a level of maximum IELTS score of 6.5 or 15 hours of Academic English that will allow you to equivalent. If your level is below English per week with an communicate with confidence 5.0, we recommend that you start extra five hours per week and get the most from your with a General English course focused on speaking studies. and then progress to Academic (pronunciation, conversation English after you have reached skills and confidence building) How long are the programmes? the required level. If you do not 24 weeks maximum length Four to 24 weeks.