We have three centres in Lisbon - central Lisbon, Miraflores and Parede.
Classes are usually three hours per week, either twice a week for one and a half hours a lesson or once a week for three hours.
We have three main terms a year, each running for ten weeks. The first term begins in October.
We offer secondary courses at a range of levels, from beginners to advanced.
Our courses are based on thematic modules with clearly defined learning objectives. The topics are contemporary and relevant to our pupils’ ages, lives and interests.
Our pupils work with realistic, meaningful language and complete tasks appropriate to their level. For example, they may design and use a class survey and then write a report, or research a topic and give a presentation to their classmates.
We aim to help pupils feel comfortable expressing themselves in English and to improve their ability to communicate effectively.
We believe lessons should be pupil-centred and involve using natural language to explore topics that are real and meaningful for young teenagers.
Our pupils work in groups, pairs, or by themselves, depending on the requirements of the task.
Our pupils use a variety of resources, including IT, films and literature and not just a course book to help them develop their English language skills.
Our secondary levels follow the CEF (Common European Framework) which describes in detail what pupils need to learn and be able to do at various levels in order to use a language to communicate.
Our pupils progress at their own rate and are assessed by their teacher in a number of ways throughout the course, including individual counselling and assessment of tasks undertaken in class.
Our pupils are encouraged to take part in their own self-assessment and to work with their teacher in establishing clear learning goals for the future.
We send reports on the pupil’s progress to parents twice during the year and also invite parents in to discuss their child’s learning.
Younger secondary students (up to 12 years old) have the opportunity to take the University of Cambridge English language tests, Starters, Movers and Flyers (YLE). Older pupils can enter for the Key English Test (KET), Preliminary English Test (PET), First Certificate in English (FCE) and Certificate in Advanced English (CAE).More information on our examinations pages.
Academic calendar for 2009/2010
Term 1 - 01 October to 15 December 2009
(except exam preparation classes and Tuesday only classes which start as from 26 September)
Term 2 - 05 January to 22 March 2010
Term 3 - 25 to 27 March and 12 April to 24 June 2010
| Scheme - 90 hour courses |
Fee* |
One payment on registration
Saturday classes before 1400 |
EUR 963.00
EUR 1023.00 |
Three payments per year, payable at:
time of registration, in December and in March
Saturday classes before 1400 |
EUR 345.00 x 3
EUR 365.00 x 3 |
Three discounted payments per year where
a close relative is already enrolled on courses
with us (except Saturday classes before 1400) |
EUR 335.00 x 3 |
Eight payments per year: (except Saturday
classes before 1400): one initial payment
of 280 euros at the time of registration then
seven subsequent payments of 140 euros
payable in the first week of each month
between November and May |
EUR 280.00 x 1
EUR 140.00 x 7 |
* Plus EUR 60.00 registration fee
in central Lisbon, Miraflores and Parede.
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