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Learning English
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Young learners
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Business English
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We offer a variety of English courses for adults and young learners, including general English, business English and IELTS preparation courses. Classes are held in the afternoon and evening. For more information, please e-mail our Customer Services Team.

Registration
To register for a course new students need to take a placement test to assess their level of English. This is by appointment, for your convenience. To book your placement test, please contact our Customer Services Team on 24681000 between 09.00 - 17.00 Saturday - Wednesday and 08.00 - 15.00 on Thursdays.

Adult Learners Courses
Registration period Course Dates Duration Cost
Closed 10 November 2012 - 20 January 2013 Eight weeks,
48 hours

Sponsored: 185 OMR**
Private: 170 OMR

Apply Now 26 January - 20 March 2013 Eight weeks,
48 hours
Sponsored: 185 OMR**
Private: 170 OMR
20 March - 1 April 2013 2 April - 27 May 2013 Eight weeks,
48 hours
Sponsored: 185 OMR**
Private: 170 OMR

** Prices include the course book

New - Modular Upper-Intermediate courses!
There are exciting new courses for Upper-Intermediate students. Modular courses mean students can study any module (A, B, C or D), continue to the following module or take a break and come back to study later.
The new system gives students more flexibility and the opportunity to continue improving their English.
Call our Customer Services Team for more information.

Class Timings

Days Times
Saturday/Monday/Wednesday 1415 - 1615
1630 - 1830
1845 - 2045
Saturday/Monday 1430 - 1730
1745 - 2045
Sunday/Tuesday 1430 - 1730
1800 - 2100
Monday/Wednesday 1430 - 1730
1745 - 2045

Business English Courses
Registration period Course Dates Duration Cost
Closed 10 November 2012 - 20 January 2013 Eight weeks,
48 hours

OMR 185**

Apply Now 26 January - 20 March 2013 Eight weeks,
48 hours
OMR 185**
20 March - 1 April 2013 2 April - 27 May 2013 Eight weeks,
48 hours
OMR 185**

** Prices include the course book

Young Learner Courses
Registration period Course Dates Duration Cost
Closed 10 November 2012 - 17 January 2013** Eight weeks,
48 hours

Winter School: OMR 135

Apply Now 31 January - 21 March 2013 Eight weeks,
48 hours
Winter School: OMR 135
20 March - 1 April 2013 2 April - 27 May 2013 Eight weeks,
48 hours
Summer School: OMR 190

** No classes on 27 December 2012 and 3 January 2013

To book a placement test for your child,  please contact our Customer Services Team on 24681000 between 09.00 - 17.00 Saturday - Wednesday and 08.00 - 15.00 on Thursdays.

Discounts offered for returning students.

TEACHER TRAINING COURSES

Cambridge CELTA

The Cambridge CELTA is a teacher training course for those who wish to pursue a career in teaching English to speakers of other languages. It is run by experienced teacher-trainers at the British Council, Muscat and is internationally recognised.

Registration Period Course dates Duration Cost
Apply Now 4 March - 23 May 2013 12 weeks part-time
inclusive of mid-term break
OMR 985

For more information and application forms please e-mail celta@om.britishcouncil.org

IELTS Preparation Courses

IELTS preparation courses start every two or four weeks, please call our Customer Services Team on 24681000 between 09.00 - 17.00 Saturday - Wednesday and 08.00 - 15.00 on Thursdays  to find out on latest course dates.

Course Duration Cost
Upper Intermediate IELTS preparation course 24 hours over two weeks, four classes per week
Saturday to Wednesday
OMR 100
Intermediate IELTS preparation course 24 hours over two weeks – focused on reading and writing skills
Saturday to Wednesday
OMR 100


The British Council reserves the right to cancel or postpone any of the above courses for administrative reasons at short notice. Please be aware of this when booking your examination date and allow yourself plenty of time to prepare.

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