Courses and their levels
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General named
Description
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Council of Europe ALTE Levels
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Courses at our school
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Beginner / Elementary
Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
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A 1
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Elementary
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Pre Intermediate
Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
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A 2
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Pre-Intermediate
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Intermediate
Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
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B 1
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Intermediate
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Upper Intermediate
Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
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B 2
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First (FCE)
Bec Vantage
Conversation B2
ILEC
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Advanced
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
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C 1
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Advanced (CAE)
Bec Higher
ILEC
IELTS (7 points)
Pearson Test of English Level 4 (former known as London Tests of English)
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Proficiency
Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations.
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C 2
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Proficiency (CPE)
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Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen
Our per lesson prices:
| Mini Groups |
Time flexible |
CHF 32.50 / lesson |
| Evening course |
from 20:00 - 21:30 |
CHF 25.00 / lesson |
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Regular course
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Time flexible |
CHF 27.50 / lesson |
Lesson length:
Each lesson is 45 minutes.
There are always 2 lessons per week, without a break.
Semester length:
This depends on various factors, such as Christmas, Carnival, Easter and so on. The average semester varies between 16 and 24 weeks. Normally, students take 2 semesters to do a Cambridge exam preparation course, and this would cost approximately CHF 1750 for a 35 week course.
*Please note that this is only an example price.
Not included in fees:
Books: Students must spend between CHF 50.- and 75.- on books. For some courses such as CAE and Proficiency, maybe more. All students need to buy the recommended coursebook and workbook.
Cambridge Exam Fees are also not included in the course price.
Included in the fees:
Library: We have a small but very useful library with books at ALL LEVELS for students to borrow. We also have some magazines and many videos and CDs. This library is FREE for all our students.
Refreshments: We offer FREE coffee and tea for all our students and teachers.
Course cancellation: Within 14 days before course start a voucher (one year valid) will be given. Within 7 days, the voucher will cover only 50 percent of the course fees.
Missed lessons: Only in case a medical certificate can be showed, a voucher will be given for missed lessons.
Selfstudy is required between 2 and 6 hours weekly, depending on the level of the course, generally rising with higher levels and exam classes.
Private lessons:
Price for 50 minute lesson:
Level A CHF 85.-
Level B CHF 90.-
Level C CHF 95.-
Sem-private-lesson (2 people)
Level A CHF 45.-
Level B CHF 47.50
Level C CHF 50.-
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