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Canterbury, UK

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Welcome to Concorde International		

The School

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The Study Centre

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Concorde International is located inhistoric buildings in the very centre of
Canterbury. Many shops and restaurants
are just around the corner.

history. Around the world millions of people use
English as the principal form of communication.
On social media sites, on Facebook, in daily news,

family, the workplace and other cultures.
Over 50 years Concorde International has helped thousands ofstudents succeed in improving their English, that essential coreskill which everyone needs in order to achieve their goals andprogress their careers.
At Concorde International we have a range of courses to suit yoursucceed as we recognise that this is an important investment of

can replace the face-to-face sessions in a small group dynamic, orwith individual tutorials. If however you aren’t able to travel, we
do offer students the possibility to access live classes online.
We are here to assist you at every stage, from your arrival in
England to providing accommodation in warm friendly homestays
or, for those who want more independence, in the student selfcatering residence.
This historic, famous UNESCO city of Canterbury with its worldclass heritage, culture and festivals offers a great opportunity
to immerse yourself in a very English corner of England, to be
in a safe environment, which is very easy to get around on foot,and with 3 universities and 36,000 students - there is always
something to see and do - it is quite rightly called ‘a city for allseasons’!
We look forward to welcoming you to Concorde International inour 50th Jubilee year!

Best Wishes

Colin Stone
Director√ Excellent pass rates for exams anduniversity places√ Students value high quality ofteaching√ Outstanding range of curriculum
options√ Teachers’ knowledge andunderstanding of subjects is excellent√ Personal and academic support for
students is outstanding

Our classrooms are equipped with audiovisual learning equipment, and classrooms
have been adapted to provide hybrid
online and face to face teaching.

needs and your level of English. We are committed to helping you

Whether you choose a short-term or a long-term course, - nothing√ Accredited by the British Council, anda member of English UK

Our friendly and helpful welfare team,academic team and support staff all
work at the Study Centre and are always
available to assist students.
Teachers and Academic Staff are qualified
to British Council Accreditation Scheme
requirements. We care about ensuringthat you make progress during your time
studying with us.

for business and for sport - English connects people to friends,

your time for your future.

10 very good reasons to choose
Concorde International

Contents
The School .........................................

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The location, Canterbury ....................

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The teaching ......................................

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Accommodation..................................

8Student Life .......................................

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General English .................................

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Examination Prepartation Courses ....

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University Access ..............................

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Group 4 Intensive & One-to-One .......

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Business English ...............................

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English for Work ...............................

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Students also enjoy free WiFi, a computerroom with free internet access, coffee bar
and student lounge.

√ Relationships throughout the school
are excellent√ Exceptionally well organised Study &Culture programmes√ 50 years' experience providing
high quality courses√ City centre location" It was a pleasure meeting you and to get toknow the Concorde family.
It is a great environment, welcoming, homely
and friendly. In the school there is a real feelof the worldwide solidarity which unites infraternity and friendship people fromdifferent cultures and languages, so thatthey become one family. This is also thanks
to all the great people at Concorde who
make this possible."- Giovanni Picciallo, from Italy

ESP (English for Specific Purposes)
ESP bespoke programme for companies.

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Club 50+ Culture Language andCustoms ............................................

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Teachers' Course
Teacher Development Courses ......

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CELTA ...........................................

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University Summer Courses ..............

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Language & Culture ..........................

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Family Study Programme ...................

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Online Courses ..................................

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3Canterbury - A city for all seasons... Simply Inspirational!

		

3. Canterbury Festivals

6. Entertainment, Shopping & Restaurants•

Canterbury in Bloom Gardens and Morris Dancing•

Summer Street Bands and Mime Artistes

There are many busy cafés, bars, clubs, pubs and a modern shopping
centre.

•September Food & Drink Festival•

October International Arts and Music Festival•

November/December Fireworks and Christmas Lights•

New Year Artisan Craft & Gift Fairs

Amsterdam
LondonCanterbury

Netherlands

Brussels
Belgium
FranceGermany

Luxembourg

Paris

Canterbury welcomes 3 million visitors every year.
There is always something to see and do throughout the year.
Concorde International is located in the heart of this vibrantcity.

Westgate gardens

Eating Out
Canterbury has a great choice of cafes and restaurants: English,
French, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Indian, Mexican,
Portuguese, Turkish, Moroccan, Thai... It's all on the doorstep!
Shopping and Banks•
Shops are usually open 9am – 6pm (Monday to Saturday), and10am to 4pm (Sunday).
•Banks are open at the same times, Monday to Friday, and on
Saturday mornings.

4. One of the safest cities in the UK for students

Canterbury is perfectly placed for easy access from/to theContinent with fast Eurostar trains to Paris (2hrs,30minutes);
Brussels Central (3hrs,35minutes).
London is only 55mins by High Speed train.
Travelling from/to Canterbury
CitiesLondon0 h 55 minsParis

2 h 30 mins

Brussels3 h 35 mins

7. Climate
Canterbury enjoys some of the best weather in the UK. Whitstablebeach is a short bus ride away.
Kent is known as The 'Sunshine Country'

Canterbury has 3 universities with a lively student populationof over 40,000 students.

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5. Getting around is easy

Kent beaches nearby

Average temperatures in Canterbury

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1. UNESCO World Heritage City

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3 world heritage sites all easy to visit on foot.
•Canterbury Cathedral•

St Augustine’s Abbey•

St Martin’s Church

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Canterbury Castle
Canterbury Roman Museum
Eastbridge Hospital

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Stour river tour

Kent "The Garden of England" - where history comes to life!
"Best in Europe" Kent was named the top destination for family holidays by Lonely Planet.

2. Museums and historic sites

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The centre of Canterbury is car-free, and everything is withinwalking distance. Buses to local destinations are frequent andcheap. Trains to London run approximately every 30 minutes
during the day, and every 60 minutes in the evenings and atweekends.

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Canterbury Tales
Westgate Towers
Beaney House of Art andKnowledge

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1. Dover Castle and the iconic
White Cliffs
2. Whitstable – famous for its
oysters, seaside chalets andtraditional harbour
3. Broadstairs – “quintessential
English seaside town” andformer home to novelistCharles Dickens
4. Leeds Castle – called “Theloveliest castle in the world”
5. Chilham village - film set forTV series of Agatha Christie’s
famous detective "Poirot’’Must-see places
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6. Bluewater Shopping Centre
Europe's biggest shopping
centre. Shop 'til you drop!
7. Deal & Sandwich – The
origin of the sandwich.
8. Hever Castle – The childhood
home of Anne Boleyn (2ndwife of Henry VIII)
9. Chartwell- Country residenceof Sir Winston Churchill.
Now in the National Trust
10. Royal Tunbridge Wells Spa town and lovely historical
town centre

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Canterbury Cathedral
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The Teaching		Your Progress
Concorde has an excellent track record in improving English
language skills. A Common European Framework (CEFR) level will becompleted in 8 – 9 weeks of full time study. To improve your IELTS
score by 1.0 point usually takes 10 -12 weeks.
We ensure that you make fast progress with the following measures:

Teachers

IN THE SCHOOL

Progress•

Small classes ensure individual attention•

Regular tests to embed learning•

A good mix of nationalities in classes•

Monthly 1-1 tutorials to check progress and set goals•

Experienced, dedicated and caring teachers

BY THE STUDENT•

Attendance at all lessons•

Active participation in all lessons•

Completion of all course work•

Make the most of all opportunities available to practise English at
break times, lunch times and immersion in homestay and student
life and city events• Qualified and experienced teachers there to help you succeed

Your Choice of
Course Pathways at Concorde International• Personal academic counselling available from course tutors• Continuous monitoring by your class tutors to check your progress• A balanced programme of communication and comprehension• Opportunity to take internationally recognised examinations• Consistently excellent pass rates for exams and university places

Concorde Level

15 H p/w

21 H p/w

25 H p/w

IELTS
9.0

Proficiency

8.5
12-15
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10-13
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9-12
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8.0
7.5
7.0

Advanced
12-15
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Upper
Intermediate

10-13
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9-12
weeks

6.0
12-15
weeks

10-13
weeks

9-12
weeks

Intermediate
12-15
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10-13
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9-12
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12-15
weeks

10-13
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9-12
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Pre-Intermediate
Elementary
Beginner

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6.5

8-10
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7-9
weeks

For easy booking email: admissions@concorde-int.com

6-8
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5.5
5.0

Cambridge Exams

CEFR

CPE

C2
Mastery

Proficiency

CAE
Advanced

FCEFirst Certificate
PET

4.0

Preliminary English

3.0
2.5
2.0
1 - 1.5
0 - 0.5

Academic Courses

10 Hours

4.5
3.5

General English
Year-roundandExaminations Preparation

C1
Effective
Operational user

15 Hours

University

21 Hours

Access25 Hours

B2
Vantage
FCE, CAE

Entry toUndergraduate

IELTS

degreesInternationallyrecognised
qualifications

Postgraduate

Cambridge Examinations

B1
ThresholdProfessional
Year-roundandSummerVocational Training

One-to-One Master Class™
G4 Intensive : General

Business English

or Business English
Teachers' courses

Business skills, Marketing,Customer Service,
Finance, Management
English for Specific Purposes+
Skills for employability

Volunteering
work placement forTier 5 students

KET
Key English

A2
Waystage

Entry todegrees

Career development
andinternational opportunities

A1
BreakthroughFor easy booking email: admissions@concorde-int.com

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Accommodation

Social Activities
Social Activities at the Study Centre
Concorde International staff are eager to share all the fun andadventure of Canterbury and our wonderful region of Kent, commonly
known as The Garden of England.

Self-catering Accommodation

Students are encouraged to continue practising their English with
optional evening activities: 10-pin bowling and barbecues, Quiz night,
plus a cultural programme of events introducing British festivals andholidays across Kent.

“ Host families are so kindand friendly and especiallyfunny. Thanks to them, I
could improve my English
and I decided to stay in
Canterbury for a long time! ”

Hampton by Hilton hotel

We understand that our clients have very different preferences when it comes to choosing their accommodation, andso we are pleased to offer the following choices in Canterbury.

Homestay Accommodation

University Accommodation

Most clients choose to stay with one of our hosts where awarm welcome is guaranteed. Students have a single roomand the host provides breakfast and dinner each day.

Single room and shared facilities or en-suite rooms, subject toavailability.
Located within a short walking distance from Canterbury city
centre. Canterbury is a vibrant city with 40,000 students at
3 universities. There is a wide range of self-catering options
available to students coming to Canterbury to study.

Students of the same nationality are placed in different homes
unless friends ask to be placed together.
Our hosts are located throughout Canterbury, and in the
nearby seaside towns of Whitstable and Herne Bay. They are
visited and checked by the Concorde homestay team.
In Canterbury, some students will be able to walk to school
each day. Others will need to take public transport.

All the weekly events are displayed on the Student Notice Board in
the common room. See examples below. Many activities are free.
Some afternoon and evening activities cost between £5-£15. Full day
excursions at weekends cost £20-£35 depending on destination andmode of transport.
There are excursions are offered at weekends to including London,
Cambridge, Brighton, Oxford, Windsor and Bicester Village Retail
Outlet.

“ I really liked the ‘Walk and Talk’ afternoon with Colin.! "- Silvia from Spain
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Sample Social Programmes

Hotel Accommodation

MONDAY

Hampton by Hilton hotel, less than 1 minute
walk from the school. The hotel only opened
in July and offers fantastic facilities in an
excellent city centre location.
Concorde clients have special rate.

Night @ 18.45

Monday 30th October

University of Kent

A28
MargateSummer Residential self-catering
University City Centre
Standard single rooms, sharing facilities
Standard single en-suit rooms, sharing facilities

Canterbury West
Railway Station

Self-catering accommodation

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London Coach Trip
The British Museum
Saturday 30th July
Drop off—British Museum • Pick up—Cleopatra’s Needle
Further information to follow...

Concorde
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Canterbury Concorde Summer Courses
Cathedral CanterburyChrist Church Univ
Canterbury
A257
Study Centre
Sandwich

Self-Catering Apartments and Houses
For 2 - 6 people (recommended for family groups)
A28
AshfordFor easy booking email: admissions@concorde-int.com

FootballWith Dan

A290
Whitstable

4 Star accommodation, en-suite bathroom

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Walk and Talk
with School Director

There is a free "Walk and Talk" programme most Friday afternoons
visiting the nearby villages, coast and countryside with local people,
another chance to keep using English!

- Tetsushi Ishimaru,
from Japan

Students enjoy the opportunity to practise their English
outside the classroom and experience life in a British home.

Kent has some wonderful historic castles and heritage houses, half
day excursions can be arranged to Dover Castle, Leeds Castle andSissinghurst, and the beach is only 25minutes away to seaside townsof Whitstable, Broadstairs and Folkestone.

Canterbury East
Railway Station

Please see Toni in reception to book your seat

A2
Dover

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Examination Preparation Courses

General English

		We help you each step of the way.
• For students aged 16+• Elementary to Advanced Levels• PM 10 hours - Monday to Thursday
PM - Monday to Thursday
13.45-15.15

15.15-15.30

15.30-16.30

Lesson 1

Break

Lesson 2

At Concorde International you can choose to study for the IELTS
and Cambridge examinations.

Features of the Course“ The teachers always
explain very well in thelessons, and they always
want to help us if wehave some problems withvocabulary."- Irena from Spain•

Intensive preparation with practice exam papers•

Practise with academic tests•

Special coaching for examination techniques•

External examinations can be arranged with examining boards•

Regular opportunities to enter for examinations•

Individual counselling for exams

Cambridge English Examinations- PET (B1 Preliminary), FCE (B2 First), CAE (C1 Adveanced)• For students aged 16+

AM - Monday to Friday• Elementary to Advanced LevelsJan• Beginners accepted at the start of a new term

9.00-10.30

10.30-11.00

11.00-12.30

This course provides a balance­of grammar, reading,listening, speaking and writing to improve both accuracy andcommunicati­­on skills.

Focus onGrammarand Accuracy

Break

Focus on
Skillsand Fluency

We use a mix of modern course books and authentic materials
to meet students' needs.
Tutors meet weekly to discuss the progress of the students intheir classes. Monthly individual tutorials are held to discuss
progress and set aims for further study.
Lessons
per week

25 hours
21 hours
15 hours

Class 1
9:00-10:30

Class 2
11:00-12:30

Class 3
13:45-15:15

Class 415:30-16:30

Monday - Friday

Monday - Thursday

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Features of the course•

15, 21, 25 hours per week•

Average 6-10 students per class, maximum of 12•

Flexible enrolments starting every Monday•

Minimum 2 weeks: discounts for long term bookings ­•A good mix of nationalities: students from 50 different

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Feb

Mar

PET

Apr

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

PM - Monday to Thursday
13.45-15.15

15.15-15.30

15.30-16.30

Focus onCommunication

Break

Focus on
Skillsand Fluency

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CAE

May

25

Morning classes focus on the accurate use of English.
Students learn and practise new grammar, functions andvocabulary, and also develop their knowledge of English
using set course books and authentic materials.
• Grammar in real-life contexts• Pronunciation practice• Written and spoken accuracy• Skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking

FCE

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9
9

16

IELTS
IELTS exams are held at regular intervals throughout the year.
Examination fees vary and must be paid at the time of booking.
An IELTS score is generally required for entry into Univerisity
or work in the UK

countries attended our courses" Studying at Concorde International for 1 year wasa great experience. I took General English and IELTS
courses there. When I started the course, I wasn't
confident and it was difficult to communicate in English,
but I received great support from kind teachers andschool staff about my studies and life in Canterbury. Finally, I wasable to reach IELTS 7.0!
- Madoka Tomimoto, from JapanFor easy booking email: admissions@concorde-int.com

For easy booking email: admissions@concorde-int.com

Afternoon classes focus on improving oral communicationand fluency, vocabulary extension and skills for real-life
purposes.

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Group 4 Intensive & One-to-One

University Access		“I felt super-nervous when I arrived but now I’m more confident
than before. I think this course has helped me to understand how
to do academic writing and research for university.
If I had just gone straight to university without doing this course
first, I don’t think I would have survived.
I think it helped me to understand how university works andabout university life. I’m going to apply to university next year."- Student from Taiwan

G4 Intensive Courses : General or Business English• For clients aged 21+• 15 or 25 hours per week
• Maximum 4 participants per class• Business / General / Specialist English• Elementary to Advanced Levels
These courses are particularly for those clients who have only a shorttime available and require maximum input of English for general,business or specialist English.
Clients may choose the dynamic of a small group for their programme
or may select an intensive combination option with One-to-One
Master Classes with an exclusive, individual tutor.

General English•••

Develop your active and passive skills in small group
workshops
Practise grammar, listening, reading and speaking
Focus on English for social situations

Business English Courses

An essential preparation for students looking to access a British university, this is a bridge to
Undergraduate /Postgraduate degrees.
To access a university in the UK, a good English communication level must be demonstrated, with an ability to participate in seminars,
to write essays and to submit assignments or research papers.
Our Access to University delivers a clear route to successful undergraduate or postgraduate entry, achieving the English levels required for
different degree disciplines: Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences, Business, Natural Sciences.

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Develop your confidence in the professional world
Develop your business skills:socialisingholding meetings
telephoning negotiation
letter and report writingpresentations
project management

One-to-One Master Class ™

Step into your University!

Course summary:
Term 1

Term 2

Term 3Dates

Sep - Dec

Jan - MarApr - Jun

Hours/Week

25

25

25

Entry

IELTS 3.5;

IELTS 4.5;

IELTS 5.5;

Requirements

TOEFL 343 – 407

TOEFL 447 – 483

TOEFL 533 -570

Core Modules

Intensive English

Intensive academic study

Intensive IELTS exam

language development

skills, academic writing,preparation, research– 25hrs per week +presentation skills– 25hrs

methods, independent

tutorials

per week + tutorials

guided project work –We have a first-class reputation for
placing students at reputable universities.
Concorde International has particularpartnership agreements with the
University of Kent & Christ Church
University here in Canterbury forentry to their undergraduate andpostgraduate courses.

• For clients aged 21+• 5 to 30 hours per week
• Business / General / Specialist English• Beginner to Advanced Levels
The course is exclusively focused on your specific language andbusiness needs.
The syllabus is negotiated between the teacher and client, following
completion of a Needs Analysis form.

25hrs per week + tutorials

Student Destinations of Concorde alumni
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Bristol University
University of YorkRoyal Holloway, University of London
Manchester University
Hertfordshire University
Oxford Brookes University
University of BathBirmingham University
Queen Mary’s, University of London

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University of Kent
Exeter University
Portsmouth University
Surrey University
Brunel University
Greenwich University
East London University
Bangor University
Birmingham City University

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Combination Options
One-to-One Master Classes may be combined withgroup classes either with General English or Group 4
Intensive Business English.

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Business English

		English for Work

“Excellent lesson... busy,
versatile and interesting.
Excellent explanations givenby the teachers. High quality
articles used!”• 10 hours per week
• Intermediate to Advanced Levels• Intermediate to Advanced (CEFR B1+ to C2; IELTS
4.5 to 7.5+)- Irina, from Slovakia

Course features:
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Career planning: identifying strengths/weaknesses
How to write an effective CV: matching skills to employer’s
needsInterview preparation: how to market yourself and answer
questions effectively
Strategies for interviews: body language, research
Assistance in job search

Outcomes:•

Practical and pragmatic course to build confidence in the job market•••

Ability to self- present confidently
Understanding what employers require and adapt to their needs
Increased progress in English usage in the place of work

Sample Modules• 10 hours per week
• Intermediate to Advanced Levels
Course features:

Outcomes:

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The language of business
Listening for information
Making presentations
Interjecting, disagreeing, summarising
Discussing real case studies
Analysis and interpretation of data; problem solving
SWOT analysis

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Clear understanding of market principles in nationalised/private enterprises
Ability to communicate across business cultures
Sales/promotions/profit margins
How disruption can be the cause of opportunity
Written and spoken communications

How to write
an effective CV& covering letter

Interviewpreparation

Presenting
yourself &your ideas
effectively

Telephoning&
leaving
voicemails

Building working
relationships &being a teamplayer: showing
initiative, sharing
ideas & problemsolving, etc

Learning fromothers:how to request& receive
feedback, making
suggestions, etc

Writing to sell advertising&marketingCommunication
across cultures:international clients& colleagues,
protocols & bodylanguage, etc

Employability
SkillsShort of time?
Join Online Course

Sample Modules
Marketing

Skills forStarting a
Business

How toInfluence& Negotiate

Finance

Customer
Service

Telephoning& Leaving
voicemails

Business English Communication
MakingEffective
Presentations

Organising& Chairing
Meetings

Projectmanagement
SkillsDates

For easy booking email: admissions@concorde-int.com

20th - 24th February•

6th - 10th March•

10th - 14th April•

8th - 12th May•

5th - 9th June

Class size

Maximum 8 students per class

TIME(UK time)

Lesson: 09.00 - 10.00
Break: 10.00 - 10.15
Lesson: 10.15 - 11.15
Break: 11.15 - 11.30
Lesson: 11.30 - 12.30

Language level

14•

Short of time?
Join Online Course
Start Dates

Every week

Dates

Monday & Wednesday
OR
Tuesday & Thursday

TIME(UK time)

Evening Classes - 2 Hours per week
18.00 - 19.00 OR 19.00 - 20.00

Language level

Intermediate to Advanced(CEFR B1+ to C2; IELTS 4.5 to 7.5+)

Intermediate -CEFR B1Canterbury Festival
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Club 50+ Culture, Customs and Language

ESP - English for Specific Purposes		• For senior students aged 50+• 15 hours of themed English classes• One full day excursion and one half-day excursion
each week• Local visits with English guideThis is a specialist programme which is delivered on request. A
minimum of 6 participants is required. The syllabus and social
programme will take account of the needs and the expectations of theclients, with full programme planning prior to arrival.
It combines regular, informal English classes with enjoyable toursof historic Kent, exploring the rich heritage of this County with its
castles, manor houses, and gardens, all accompanied by the class
Tutor.
Participants will stay with selected homestays in nearby villages.
Alternatively clients may prefer to self-select Bed& Breakfast
accommodation options in the city of Canterbury.
Local public transport is used to explore the district around
Canterbury with its charming villages, other destinations may include
Sandwich, or Rye, but a brisk walk along the famous White Cliffs of
Dover is a must!
Kent is known as ‘The Garden of England’, we want to share it with
our Club50 visitors so they return home with some happy memories
of England, tis people and traditions!

The County of Kent – known as 'The Garden of England'

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Flexible start dates and course length
Negotiated programmes to suit your needs
Specialist vocabulary related to the industry
sectorOnline sessions available

These courses are suitable for professionals in particularsectors who want to develop their English language skills.
Each course is designed to meet the group’s specific needs,
and is therefore highly suitable for organisations that require
specialist language training for their employees.

Health&SafetyFinance

Secretarial

TourismEngineering&
Construction

Leadership&
Entrepreneurs

Maritime
Industry

Oil
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Gas

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Teaching

We welcome requests from companies who need
English for everyday work situations.
Companies can opt for a short, highly intensive English language
training programme or English for Specific Purposes in different
sectors; eg Finance, Business Communications, Engineering,
Health sector, Law, etc.
The programme is exclusive to your company and can bedelivered via our Group Business or the One to One Master
Programme.
The course can be provided either on site or online.
We will ensure that by the end of the course you will be
confident to communicate effectively in your specialised field ofwork.

Sample Sectors
Business
Communication

ESP bespoke programme for companies

Skills for
Employability

For easy booking email: admissions@concorde-int.com

Sample Course Contents
Introductions Exchanging personal information
Word formations / sounds
In the workplace
Job Resonsibilities/Team working/talking about routines
Shift systems/Holidays
Staff meetings Health & Safety procedures
Emergency situations
Polite requests Making recommendations/ Social situations
Everyday conversations
Formal/informal language
Culture & Customs
Life in the UK Saving money Public Transport Monthly progress test

With its vineyards, cherry orchards and hop farms for beer making,its ultra modern art galleries and UNESCO world heritage sites, Kent
has so much to offer visitors.
We look forward to sharing it with our Club50 visitors so they
return home with some happy memories of England, its people andtraditions!

Pick and choose your visits and excursions
Full Day Excursions••••

London Capital Sights: 'National Galleries and Curiosities'
Greenwich World Heritage Site: 'Royal and Maritime'
The Weald of Kent: 'Oast Houses and Castles'
Rye and Winchelsea: 'Ancient Cinque Ports and cream teas'

Half Day Excursions••••

Whitstable seaside town: 'Oysters and Beach Huts'
Broadstairs and Thanet: “The Dickens Festival in costume'
Leeds Castle: 'Medieval Queens and a Maze'
Sandwich, Walmer

Local visits••••

Canterbury City Guided Tour: 'Roman and Medieval'
The Cathedral and its Precincts: 'Choir and Cloisters'
The Museum, City Walls and Wesgate: 'The story of Canterbury,
its heritage and people'
The Crab and Winkle Way: The route of the world’s firstpassenger railway service between Canterbury and Whitstable
Harbour

For easy booking email: admissions@concorde-int.com

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Teachers' Courses

CELTA“I have really enjoyed thelessons and I am certainly taking
back lots of ideas and practicalactivities to do with my students!”

Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of
Other Languages- Laura Biosca, from Spain

What is a Celta course?
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It is an initial qualification for people with little orno previous teaching experience.
It is awarded by Cambridge ESOL, part of theworld-famous university of Cambridge, so you
can rely on its quality and recognition.

Authorised Exam Centre (61852)

Why choose us?
Concorde International is an accredited Cambridge Teacher
Training Centre for CELTA externally validated byCambridge English Language Assessment.

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Teacher Development Courses (CLIL/TKT)

Features of the course

The summer Teacher Development Courses are held in July and August in Canterbury.
These are intensive courses of 25 hours per week.
The courses are an excellent combination of theory andpractical ideas for busy teachers. Seminars focus on methods
and approaches to all areas of English language teaching andlearning.
CLIL sessions develop awareness of CLIL methodology andassist teachers in designing activities.
Our trainers consult with course participants to ensure thatseminars are useful, relevant and full of tips to improve yourteaching skills and effectiveness in the classroom.
TKT is provided on group request.

The most popular topics from previous years have included:••

Using Grammar Games••Classroom Management••

Jigsaw Activities••

Mixed Ability Classes••

Motivating students••

Error Correction••

The Education System••

The Lexical Approach••

British Culture••Group & Pair Work••

CLIL ideas and activities••

Pronunciation••

Phonology••

Exploiting Course Books••

Task Based Learning••

Digital Classroom

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For easy booking email: admissions@concorde-int.com

We have been delivering CELTA courses
since 1987.
We have a small, highly experienced team
who will be with you every step of the way.
We pride ourselves on a high success ratewith small training groups.

CLIL(Content and Language Integrated Learning)for Primary and Secondary teachers
Teachers attending this course will:• Improve language skills and confidence• Improve ability to plan CLIL lessons(primary and secondary, all subjects)• Learn methods to teach vocabulary and skills(reading, writing, speaking, listening)• Practise adapting materials for use in CLIL lessons

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It is a 4 week highly intensive, full time course
120 contact hours
6 hours of assessed teaching practice.
6 hours observation of qualified teachers.
4 written assignments.
Independent Cambridge Assessor
Graduation certificate
Assistance with applying to overseas schools
Course dates 2023
6 - 30 March and 05 - 30 June

Comments from previous trainees“The amount of support you get from both tutors
makes everything easier.”“It’s a brilliant, well-organised course and you’lllearn lots of teaching strategies and techniques.”“Seminars are really interesting and informative, as
well as being interactive.”

For year-round courses andplease email: admissions@concorde-int.com“Your trainers are incredibly supportive and helpful,so don’t be afraid to ask for their help.”

Short of time? Join Online“The standard of teaching is outstanding and thetutors are always available for advice and support.”
For easy booking email: admissions@concorde-int.com

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Language & Culture

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For students aged 16+
15 hours of tuition each week
‘Conversation Club’ each Tuesday for debates anddiscussions
Small classes up to 12 students with 6 language levels
available
Focus on speaking, listening, pronunciation andaspects of British contemporary life

Activities & Excursions“ I had a lot of fun
studying at the university.
I made friends all over theworld and hope that I cancome back next year! ”•

One full-day and one half-day excursions per week to acultural destination•

Orientation tour of Canterbury City Centre on first afternoon•

Local visits include the famous Cathedral, Westgate Towers,
River Tour•Two evening activities per week including BBQ- Adbulaziz Albayyat,
from Saudi Arabia

Full-day excursions••

LondonCambridge••

Brighton
OxfordHalf-day excursions
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Dover Castle
Ashford

Local visitsCampus••Summer School on campus.
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Seminar rooms and lecture theatres are all to the highest standard•

Comfortable single or double bedrooms available with shared facilities, or ensuite for a supplement•

Self service meals in college offering a choice of dietary menus

General English 25 or 15 hours

Timetable
Lessons
per week

Courses
25 hours per week
The 25-hour programme is suitable for those who want
an exciting and stimulating course. It combines language
learning and practice in the morning with a variety ofinteresting, up to date topics in the afternoon. Students will
have the option to choose from British Culture and Customs,
International News and current Affairs, Business English.
15 hours per week
The 15 hour programme provides study practice of thefour essential skills- speaking, listening, reading and writing.
The afternoons are free to visit the city or the surrounding
countryside and beaches.

For easy booking email: admissions@concorde-int.com

25 hours
15 hours

Monday to Friday
Class 2
11:00-12:30

Class 3
13:45-15:15

Class 415:30-16:30

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General English••

Canterbury TalesRiver tour•

A choice of college accommodation, with shared bathroom
facilities, or single ensuite study bedroom with supplementof £50 per week•

Full board meal plan taken either in college or in thehistoric city centre•

Half board option available

Monday to Thursday

Class 1
9:00-10:30

General English

Orientation Tour
Canterbury Cathedral

Accommodation

The campus is situated next to two UNESCO World Heritage sites: St Augustine’s Abbey and the famous Canterbury
Cathedral, and is a short walk to the vibrant city centre full of restaurants, clubs, pubs, and bistrots.

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Leeds Castle
Broadstairs

Afternoon Options
Free afternoon

Sample 1 week programmeSunday9.00-10.30

Excursions are arranged at weekend to different cities: London,
Brighton, Cambridge
Early booking recommended as these are popular activities at
the weekend!
Excursion costs can vary depending on the destination, usually£27 - £40
Some activities are free of charge (Walk & Talk, evening
BBQ),some may charge £5 - £8

Tuesday

WednesdayThursdayFriday

Class

Class

Class

Class

Class

Class

11.00-12.30

13.45-16.30

ArrivalDay

Class

Orientation
Tour

Conversation
Club

Class

Class

Local visit

Half dayExcursionTo
Leeds
CastleFreeafternoon

toLondonBritishMuseumandWalking
TourFree time & Dinner

16.30-19.30
Evening
Activities
19.30-21.00

Class
Lunch

Local visit

SaturdayFull dayexcursion

Break10.30-11.00

12.30-13.45

Social programme

MondayWelcome
BBQ

This programme is for example
purposes only.

Freeevening

ClassesPub Quiz
Night

Local
visitsFreeeveningFreeevening

Excursions

For easy booking email: admissions@concorde-int.com

Freeevening

Evening
Activities

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Self-Catering Accommodation Options in Canterbury

Canterbury is a safe
city full of gardens andbusy cafés which theentire family will enjoy.

There are a range of accommodation options for clients tochoose, all within easy walking distance of he city centre andschools. Families may select their own house or apartment either
through the internet, or on request to Concorde International. We
will endeavour to assist family requests.
University accommodation units:••

2-7 beds
Simple kitchen equipped for short stays: cooking utensils,
crockery, cutlery, pots and pans

These are basic university student units; clients are advised toself select on the internet if a higher standard is preferred.

“ I think it’s a good idea to have this possibility ofparents studying in a centre near their children’s
school. We all learnt some English and we are comingback next year! ” - Pablo and Christina, Juan and MariaAre you looking for a Family summer activity course in a safe city with a nice environment?
Concorde International is pleased to welcome Family groups to its Family Study Programme.

Features of the Family Activity Programme

Course options•

15/25 hours of English for adults•

15/20hours of English for Juniors•

15hours of English Playtime for the little ones!

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Family Orientation tour of Canterbury•‘Meet & Mix’ evening BBQ•

Family Sports & Games afternoon + one
evening activity•

One full day and one half day excursion

English Playtime : From 5- to 7-years-old*•

Family Graduation on the final day!

• 15 hours' Tuition Only

Parents can study General or Business English at our
Adult Summer Centre with their children nearby in the
Junior Summer School.
Two options for families:• Tuition + Family Activity Programme (as above)• Tuition Only (families create their own holiday
programme)

Adult Courses• General English• G4 Intensive• Teacher Development Course• One-to-One Master Class™

15 or 25
hours perweek

Junior Courses• 15 hours' Tuition & Family Activity
Programme

15 hours
per week

Weekly Sample Tuition & Family Activity Programme

Junior : From 8- to 17-years-old• 20 hours' Tuition Only
• 20 hours' Tuition & Family Activity
Programme

Morning
20 hours
per week* English Playtime is not accredited by British Council

Care of under -18s
All of Concorde's staff are DBS checked and have undergone
safeguarding training. Please refer to our website andenrolment form for rules regarding under-18s.
Fact check under 18 yrs

Safeguarding Policy

For more information please contact: info@concorde-int.com“The Family Study programme
is a unique experience for parents
and children.
Every summer we come back, andwe truly enjoy it!”
Cristina from Italy

For easy booking email: admissions@concorde-int.com

Evening

SundayArrival Day

MondayOrientation
Tour

FamilyWelcome Party

TuesdayFree PM &Sports Activities

Free evening

British Culture
ClassesDisco

ThursdayHalf-Day
Excursion

Free evening

FridayPresentation &Performance

Free evening

Wednesday

Saturday
Sunday22

Afternoon

Classes

Full-Day Excursion

Free evening

Arrivals and departures

For easy booking email: admissions@concorde-int.com

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was that the teachers wereso friendly and they mademe more comfortable in theclasses.
- Megumi, from Japan

Concorde International welcomes you to our online academy with live teaching, if you can’t travel to us we’ll come to you!
ONLINE English classes to your smartphone, tablet or computer, wherever you are!
Connect today with regular English lessons taught by our own professionally qualified teachers here at ConcordeInternational.
These are LIVE classes not pre-recorded videos, you may join at your level, and you will receive a progress report withend of course Certificate.
English for Specific Purposes ONLINE is available for group bookings.

2 or 3 hours per week Classes
Date

Monday &Morning Classes

Wednesday

Afternoon Classes

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Tuesday &ThursdayCourseGeneral English 15 hours per week

CourseGeneral English 10 hours per week

Level

Elementary-CEFR A2 to Advanced-C1

Level

Elementary-CEFR A2 to Advanced-C1

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Monday to Thursday

Time(UK time)

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09:00 - 10:30

Break

10:30 - 11:00

Lesson 2

11:00 - 12:30

For easy booking email: admissions@concorde-int.com

Time(UK time)

Lesson 1

13:45 - 15:15

Break

15:15 - 15:30

Lesson 2

15:30 - 16:30

CoursesMin. 3 students per class

UK time
13-14

16-17

17-18

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• General English
GET EXAM READY!
• Examination Preparation(Cambridge / IELTS)

18.00 - 19.45
Total 90 minutes(incl. 15 minutes break)Flexible hours to suit you, after work, or after
College.
Just 2 or 3 hours a week, connect to your online classin the comfort of your own home, with a qualified
English teacher from Concorde International.

For easy booking email: admissions@concorde-int.com

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Private Transfer Service

Individual transfers to and from
Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted
can be arranged. Train and coach
information on request.

Aiports

Ports

A transfer service is also available for the
ports of Dover and Folkestone, and St
Pancras International railway station.

International
station

Heathrow

1 h 30 mins

Gatwick

1 h 05 mins

Stansted

1 h 25 mins

Dover

0 h 30 mins

Folkestone

0 h 30 mins

Ashford0 h 30 mins

St Pancras

1 h 20 mins

Shuttle Bus Service during July and August
Shuttle buses and couriers are available on Sundays
between 09.00 and 21.00 for transfers between
Gatwick and Heathrow airports and our centres.
Waiting times can vary between the shuttle transfers.

ArrivalShuttle 1

Shuttle 2

Shuttle 3

Heathrow

11:00

14:00

17:00

Gatwick

12:30

15:30

18:30

Departure

08:00

11:00

14:00

Concorde International couriers are available at each airport to provide assistance.
Public Transport (making your own way to Canterbury)
Times may vary. Please check the National Express
and National Rail websites for the latest information.
www.nationalexpress.com
www.nationalrail.co.uk
Operating Times
Coach

Train

Heathrow

05.35 - 22.10

05.20 - 21.40

Gatwick

05.30 - 21.30

05.05 - 21.50

Stansted

04.55 - 21.00

05.30 - 21.45

LondonBooking Conditions

Canterbury

Please see our Safeguarding Policy
statement and full Terms & Conditions
which are on our website.

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