Learning to read, write, speak and understand English has a lot of benefits to it.

English has been referred to as the “language of communication” and will enable you to gain access to knowledge through websites, books, the press, and news reports across the world!

It allows you to communicate with people on an international level. Almost all international conferences and competitions are conducted in English (the Olympics and the Miss World contest). Diplomats and politicians from different countries use English to communicate with each other. English is the main language of organisations like the United Nations, NATO, and the European Free Trade Association.

If you can communicate in English, you can contact people from all over the world and travel more easily (ask for directions, have a conversation or ask for help).

English can help you push your career forward! By obtaining a qualification in English your CV will become more desirable to employers. This will benefit you by increasing your chances of obtaining your dream job and/or earning more money!

About the Course
We offer a variety of English Language courses, but all our courses are based on the learning resources provided by City & Guilds. Only in the case of Citizenship classes we will use NIACE/LLU+Citizenship learning materials along with usual ESOL learning resources from City & Guilds.

We also offer City & Guilds’ International ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Diploma, which comprises of:

• International Spoken ESOL - which assesses speaking ability
• International ESOL - which assesses other three language skills; listening, reading and writing

This qualification is for:
We offer qualifications in the English language for local and international students, speakers of other languages and adult migrants.

We offer:

• Daily morning and afternoon classes (3 hours a day, 4 days a week)
• Part time flexible hours to suit your school/work/home schedule
• Exam preparation classes for International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and International ESOL Diploma. Students intending to sit for either International ESOL or IELTS exams will be required to attend 15 hours of class each week. Examination fees are to be paid separately.

In order to provide better individual attention to our students, we limit the size of a class to a maximum of 16 students per session.

Units
The qualification assesses all four language skills:

• Listening
• Speaking
• Reading
• Writing

Awarding body
City & Guilds

Course Commencement
Please contact the College for start dates

Duration of the course
3 Months - Full time or
6 Months - Part time per level

Entrance requirements
Applicants must demonstrate competence in the English Language at the appropriate level

Exams and Exit Routes
The College is a City & Guilds approved centre for International ESOL examinations and students can enter for courses from Preliminary (A1) level right up to Expert (C1) level.

• Students can opt in either International ESOL or IELTS exams after attending the course at appropriate levels. The examination fee is not included in the course fee.
• I nternational ESOL and International Spoken ESOL examinations can be taken at our centre.
• I ELTS examinations can be taken at any centre of the student’s choice.
• Students can sit the IELTS examination after 3 months, 6 months or 9 months courses, depending on their requirement.

All students will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance by Helios International College after completing each level and those sitting for exams will also receive certificates from the respective examination bodies. For International ESOL Diploma the students will receive three certificates from City & Guilds, one for International ESOL Diploma, one for International ESOL and one for International Spoken ESOL.

Enrolment
An initial assessment of every student will be carried out at enrolment. This will help us to determine which classes will be suitable for you.

Course Information

• Minimum age for enrolment: 18 years
• Registration fee: £50
• Course book: price included in the fee.
• Class size: 12 students average / 16 students maximum.
• Course levels: Elementary to Advanced

All Courses Include

• First-day initial assessment
• Study materials
• Progress reports for students studying 8 weeks or more
• End of course report and certificate of attendance (min. 85%)
• Free standard and Wi-Fi internet access