English Courses from HELC

Professional English

Courses from 1 - 4 weeks designed for people who need to improve their English language skills for their work. The morning component is a general English for business programme, covering the key communicative grammar needed to use English confidently in the workplace. Participants doing Professional English can join a General English class in the afternoon.

20 lessons (15 hours) or 30 lessons (23¼ hours) per week including two 50 minute optional lessons.


Professional English Overview

  • Professional English class size 4 - 6 (5 - 8 from July 2 - August 24].
  • General English class size 5 - 8 (5 - 10 from July 2 - August 24).
  • Minimum age: 21
  • Minimum level: Low Intermediate
  • Maximum period of study 4 weeks.
  • Starts any Monday*.
  • Test before you book to check your language level.
  • Places still available! Book now!

Business English

Courses from 1 - 4 weeks focus on the language and specialised business skills needed in job-related situations - giving presentations, attending meetings, telephoning and negotiating.

The course combines a small Professional English class in the mornings (15 hours per week) with 8¼ hours of essential business skills work in the afternoons.


Business English Overview

  • Our most popular course for professional people
  • Business English class size 4 - 6 (5 - 8 from July 2 - August 24).
  • Excellent introduction to English for business.
  • Minimum age: 21
  • Minimum level: Low Intermediate
  • Maximum period of study 4 weeks.
  • Starts any Monday*.
  • Test before you book to check your language level.
  • Places still available! Book now!

Executive English

Courses from 1 - 4 weeks designed for people with experience of the business world who want to focus specifically on their personal job and training requirements with their own individual trainer.

The course combines a small Professional English class in the mornings (15 hours per week) with personal tuition options in the afternoons focusing on specific job and training requirements. Alternatively clients can choose either 24 or 30 hours of personal tuition.


Executive English Overview

  • Professional English class size 4 - 6 (5 - 8 from July 2 - August 24).
  • 4½ , 9, 15, hours of personal tuition in the afternoon.
  • Dedicated personal tuition - 24 or 30 hours per week.
  • Minimum age: 21
  • Minimum level: Low Intermediate
  • Maximum period of study 4 weeks.
  • Starts any Monday*.
  • Test before you book to check your language level.
  • Places still available! Book now!

Personal Learning Programmes

Flexible learning programmes combining General English class in the morning (15 hours) with 4½ ,9 or 15 hours of personal tuition.

The personal tuition option of all these courses is offered at special prices.


Personal Learning Programmes Overview

  • Concentrate on your own specific personal language needs.
  • Ideal if you only have a short time available to study.
  • Minimum age: 18
  • Minimum level: Beginner
  • Starts any Monday*.
  • Test before you book to check your language level.
  • Places still available! Book now!

General English

We offer two General English courses; Full-time Intensive - our most popular learning programme. Lessons every morning and on four afternoons per week. A total of 30 lessons (23¼ hours) including two 50 minute optional lessons per week.
Part-time Standard - for those who want to study for only half the day and for beginners. 20 lessons (15 hours)


General English Overview

  • Small class size 5 - 8 (5 - 10 from July 2 - August 24] .
  • Special interest Options for Intensive Course students.
  • Minimum level standard: Beginners
  • Minimum age: 18
  • Minimum level: Elementary
  • Discounts for bookings of more than 8 weeks.
  • Starts any Monday*.
  • Test before you book to check your language level.
  • Places still available! Book now!

Academic Year Programme

A budget learning programme for students who want to spend 20 or more weeks in England.

Academic Year students join a General English course or a Cambridge Examination course according to their level and the time of year they start. The timetable is the same as General English and Examination English.


Academic Year Programme Overview

  • Small class sizes maximise learning.
  • Emphasis on communication.
  • Multi-national classes.
  • Regular progress tests and tutorials.
  • Excellent preparation for university and college.
  • Minimum age: 18
  • Minimum level: Elementary
  • Discounts for bookings of more than 20 weeks.
  • Starts any Monday*.
  • Test before you book to check your language level.
  • Places still available! Book now!

Cambridge Examination English

Examination courses start on specific dates - see the overview for details. Courses follow the same timetable as the General English Intensive course - 23¼ per week including two 50 minute optional lessons per week.

The courses are designed for students wishing to do FCE, and IELTS examinations.


Cambridge Examination English Overview

  • Class size 5 - 8.
  • Experienced examinations teachers.
  • Good pass rate for all exams.
  • Also suitable for students wishing to take TOEFL.
  • Minimum age: 18
  • Minimum level: Upper Intermediate
  • Starts any Monday*.
  • Test before you book to check your language level.
  • Places still available! Book now!
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