The Main Programme is a course book based General English course where the students develop their ability to communicate effectively in English. You will practise all four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - and expand your knowledge of vocabulary and grammar. The Globe teachers use a variety of the best textbooks and supplementary materials.

*Age - 17+
*Duration - Minimum 1 week, maximum 1 year
*Average in class - 4, maximum - 6.

Authentic English programme is a skills-based course introducing students to "real" English from a variety of sources, such as video, radio, magazine and newspaper articles, TV programmes and literature.

This course is tailor-made to suit the participants - teachers consult students on areas that interest them most and choose topics accordingly. Monday is often a "news" day based around events of the weekend.

Age - 17+
Duration - Minimum 1 week, maximum 1 year
Average in class - 4, maximum - 6

If you need to use English in business, this course will help you develop the necessary language for meetings, presentations, telephoning, and other professional activities allowing you to take part in international business with more confidence.

Business English is a negotiated tailor-made course. Students are asked to give brief details in advance of when and why they need to use English. This is followed with a detailed needs analysis on the first day. This information is used by the business teacher to prepare a suitable programme and is reviewed regularly during the course so that classes can be adapted to students' changing needs.

Age - 21+
Duration - Minimum 1 week, maximum 4 weeks
Average in class - 4, maximum - 6

This is a 2 week course for non-native teachers of English, offering a combination of 20 General English lessons and 8 creative methodology classes. The course is divided into 2 age ranges: primary and secondary/adults. We also offer Content and Language Integrated Learning - a refresher course for teachers of other academic subjects in English.

If your aim is to improve your career prospects or enter a British university, look no further than our Examination programmes. These are 10-week preparation courses for all Cambridge exams (KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE and BEC) and IELTS.

This programme is aimed at giving students some experience of the working life in Britain and at building their confidence in speaking English. Past placements include hotels, shops, offices and schools. Funding is available for EU citizens through ERASMUS - please contact your local British Council office for more information. Professional students and trainees may wish to do a placement in their own field of work to observe and share in British practices.

*Age 16+

A tailor made course to suit the individual student.

Students will complete a detailed needs analysis and following a meeting with their dedicated teacher the course will be designed to suit their needs.

The programme consists of 15 hours' General English a full activity programme accompanied by Globe staff. Our teachers use communicative techniques to activate students' passive knowledge and to build their confidence. Classes focus on the use of natural English and may include authentic materials, role play, music, drama and project work.

Age 11-14 and 15-19
Duration - Minimum 1 week, maximum 10 weeks
Average in class - 8, maximum - 14

This is an activity and task-based course for young learners aged 7-10. We introduce language through "doing" - using published EFL materials but supplemented extensively with cross-curricular activities and project work.

Maximum class size is 10. Lessons are dynamic and varied and our main focus is on listening and speaking skills to develop confidence in coping with a new language and being in a different country.

This course is designed for students who hope to join mainstream education in Britain. It is also suitable for students who would like to study for more than the 15 hours of classes offered on our Discovery Programme (General English programme).

The ESL programme combines General English with study skills and curriculum subjects. Students have 15 hours of General English per week. In addition they have three afternoons of ESL studies (4.5 hours) plus 2 afternoons of cultural visits, sports or excursions.

This programme is aimed at 13-22 year old students and combines General English with a topic or topics chosen by the students' school teachers. The topics often link to the students' curriculum in their school. Each course is written specially for the school in question. This course can also be adapted to suit university students.

This is a General English course, aimed at 11-22 year old students and consists of 15 hours General English + an afternoon Activity programme accompanied by Globe staff. Courses include an evening activity and weekend excursions are available on request.

We use communicative activities to activate students' passive knowledge and to build their confidence. The course is 75% speaking and listening. Classes focus on the use of Natural English and include authentic materials, role play, music, drama and project work.

This programme is aimed at giving students some experience of the working life in Britain and at building their confidence in speaking English. Possible placements include hotels, shops, offices and nurseries. Professional students and trainees may wish to do a placement in their own field of work to observe and share in British practices. Students must be at least 16 years of age and have a suitable level of English.

This course is aimed at 15-22 year old students, following a vocational course. The programme consists of 15 hours of study combining General English and Business English in the students' specialist area.

Instead of an afternoon Activity programme, students will have a series of work related visits and talks in their specialist area, all accompanied by Globe staff. An evening activity is also included and weekend excursions are available on request. Classes aim to activate students' passive knowledge, develop their language skills and build their confidence. We focus on communication, speaking and listening and use authentic materials and role play to give students practice in using their English in work related situations.

During the academic year (September to June), we offer closed group examination programmes for all Cambridge exams:

*Key English Test (KET)
*Preliminary English Test (PET)
*First Certificate in English (FCE)
*Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
*Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

as well as

*Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC)
*International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
*Trinity Speaking and Listening examinations

Each exam course consists of 22.5 hours of tuition each week.