The International Study Centre is on the Handbridge site, and students have access to the Learning Centres, the fitness centre and the gym and to all the Student Services which the College provides. Most courses are based on interactive and communicative class time, where students are encouraged to develop their fluency and ability to express themselves in a variety of group situations. The afternoon courses are open to full-time students and to those who wish to attend a shorter course. The options available include Business English at three levels, conversation and debate classes, workshop sessions with a focus on CALL, British Culture and Institutions and exam preparation sessions. Evening course are offered at 4 levels on two evenings in the week in the Handbridge centre and multi-level workshops are offered at Stanney and Little Neston.
All courses are open to all students of any nationality.
Students are assessed at the beginning of every course to evaluate their language level and needs, so that the most appropriate course can be selected. All classes are mixed in nationality and age - our students range from 16 to 60. The English Language Summer School runs in July and August, with a full programme of classes, trips and visits for groups and individuals. Students may start in any week, and stay for a minimum of 2 weeks and a maximum of eight. Short Courses for visiting groups can be arranged at any time throughout the year, with course content and syllabus by agreement.