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Learn English at the British Council

We offer a variety of English courses for adults and young learners, including more specific courses for English for work and exam preparation. We also offer primary storytelling and secondary literature courses for our young learners during the school holidays.

The British Council is the UK’s official cultural relations organisation that delivers hundreds of projects in the areas of education, arts, science, sport and governance. We are a world leader in English language teaching and have been providing high quality English course in Mauritius for more than five years.

You will learn and improve your English more quickly by studying with a group of people who are at your level. You will study on a structured course with clear and achievable goals and you will know how you are progressing because you will be monitored and counselled by your teacher. You will get plenty of opportunity to use English in realistic situations allowing you to communicate accurately and fluently with other speakers of English in the real world.

		How can I register?

Our placement testing procedure takes about 1 hour in total. It allows us to determine your ability in speaking, listening, reading and writing in English. With this information we are able to recommend classes which will be of an appropriate level to allow you to maximise your language development. The placement test is Rs 300 per person.

Term 1 2012:

Registration Dates	Registration Times
04 - 07 January 2012	Wednesday - Saturday: 1000 to 1600

		How much will the course cost?


Placement Test	Rs 300 (per person before any course registration)
Primary	Rs 6,700
Senior	Rs 7,500
Fun with English (Holiday Course)	Rs 1,500
Adult General English	Rs 7,800
IELTS Workshop	Rs 3,500 (including specimen pack)
Adult Presentation Skills	Rs 3,500
Adult Report Writing Skills	Rs 3,500
Adult Speaking Skills	Rs 5,000
20 Hour Pre-University Skills	Rs 4,500

Prices subject to change

		How can I pay for my course?

	You can pay the course fees by cash and debit/credit card. Payment by cheque can only be by prior arrangement with the British Council. Payments for courses must be made before your course starts.

		What courses can I take?

We offer English courses for primary children (7-10 years), senior young learners (11-17 years) and adults (18+ years) throughout the year. We have three 12-week terms starting in January, May and August. We also offer primary storytelling and secondary literature courses for our young learners during the school holidays.

Primary

12 weeks - 24 hours (2 hour classes, once a week)

Click here for primary level teaching methodology

Senior

12 weeks - 36 hours (3 hour classes, once a week; or 1.5 hour classes, twice a week)

Click here for senior level (11-13 years) teaching methodology

Click here for senior level (14+ years) teaching methodology

Holiday

1 week - 15 hours (3 hour classes, 5 times a week)

Adult General English

12 weeks - 36 hours (1.5 hour classes, twice a week)

IELTS workshop

2 days - 10 hours (5 hour classes over two Saturdays)

Adult Presentation Skills

4 weeks – 16 hours (2 hour classes, twice a week)

Adult Report Writing Skills

4 weeks – 16 hours (2 hour classes, twice a week)

Pre-University Skills

2 weeks – 20 hours (2.5 hour classes four days a week)

For corporate clients or businesses please contact us for an information pack and personalised consultation service.

		When can I take a course?

Term 1 2012:

Registration Dates	Registration Times
04 - 07 January 2012	Wednesday - Saturday: 1030 to 1600

Course:	Dates:
General English Course	10 January - 06 April 2012
Young Learners	14 January - 31 March 2012
Adult Presentation and Report Writing Skills	10 January 2012 - 08 February 2012
IELTS Workshop	28 January and 4 February Or 25 February and 3 March Or 17 and 24 March

		What are the Course times?

Our Teaching Centre operates a Monday to Saturday working week. While class times may vary from term to term according to demand and teacher availability, please see table below for class times for last term.


Primary	Saturday 0845 - 1045 and 1115 - 1315 Wednesday 1545 - 1745
Senior	Saturday 1015 - 1315 and 1415 - 1715 Tuesday to Friday 1515 - 1645 or Tuesday & Thursday 1700 - 1830
Holiday	Monday to Friday 0900 - 1200
Adult General English	Tuesday and Thursday or Wednesday & Friday, 1700 - 1830
IELTS workshop	Monday to Friday 1730 - 1930 or Saturdays 1000 - 1600 (including 1 hour lunch break)
Corporate Clients	Class times can be during normal office working hours or, subject to negotiation, according to your requirements and trainer availability.
Adult Presentation Skills	Tuesday & Thursday 1730 - 1930
Adult Report Writing Skills	Wednesday & Friday 1730 - 1930

		Who are our teachers?

	You will learn from highly experienced speakers, who can teach you to speak fluently with accurate grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary because they all have an internationally recognised English language teaching qualification and an average of more than 10 years experience.

		Where are our courses held?


Adults	•British Council: Royal Road, Rose Hill •Middlesex University (IELTS Workshop) (Saturday courses)
Primary	•British Council: Royal Road, Rose Hill •Middlesex University (Saturday courses)
Senior	•British Council: Royal Road, Rose Hill (Weekday courses) •Middlesex University (Saturday courses)
Holiday	•British Council: Royal Road, Rose Hill

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If you require further details please contact us.

		Are there any other benefits?

			We are closed on public holidays although classes are replaced within the term.
			We reserve the right to change the course schedule or cancel a course.
			No reimbursements can be made once the class has started. Exceptional refunds will be given at the management’s discretion but a 15% administrative fee will be charged.
			The maximum number of students enrolled in a class may vary according to the course but does not exceed 20.
			Our teaching centre is registered with the Mauritius Qualifications Authority (MQA) and our Adult courses are MQA approved.