English for life
Our aim is for every child to:
communicate clearly and confidently in English
think creatively, imaginatively and independently
learn and enjoy learning
succeed in the classroom
realise his/her full potential in English language examinations.
We believe that language learning is most successful when:
learners actively participate in lessons
learners are challenged and stimulated
learning takes place in a comfortable and stress-free environment
learning develops all skills required to communicate effectively
lessons develop not only language but also the learner
lessons make use of a variety of media (visual, audio, computer) to stimulate and motivate
teachers are positive and supportive
teachers are experienced and supported by a wide range of aids and up-to-date training
parents understand the way we teach
parents are involved in the learning process.
OUR PRE-SCHOOL ENGLISH COURSES:
are for children aged four to five
create a positive first impression of learning English
appeal to children’s natural sense of fun through the use of songs, rhymes, stories, and games
run for one and a half hours a week for one academic year.
OUR PRIMARY COURSES:
are for children aged six to eight
create a positive first impression of learning English
introduce children to the culture of the English-speaking world
give children the ability and confidence to communicate in English when dealing with familiar topics and themes
appeal to children’s natural sense of fun through the use of songs, rhymes, stories, games, videos/DVDs, computers, CD-ROMs and the Internet
run for three hours a week for one academic year.
OUR MIDDLE COURSES:
are for children aged nine to eleven
take students from beginners to intermediate level in English
provide systematic development of language and skills
use familiar everyday contexts appropriate to the children’s age
appeal to children’s natural sense of fun through the use of songs, rhymes, stories, games, videos/DVDs, computers, CD-ROMs and the Internet
prepare children to sit the Cambridge ESOL Young Learners English Tests (Starters, Movers, Flyers), Key English Test (KET), Preliminary English Test (PET) and First Certificate in English (FCE)
run for three hours a week for one academic year.
OUR SENIOR ELEMENTARY AND SENIOR FCE COURSES:
are for students aged twelve to sixteen
take students from elementary level to the level of the Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE)
improve students' ability and confidence when using spoken and written English in a wide variety of situations
use a variety of modern teaching techniques that include pair and group work, games and the latest English language technology, including multimedia CD-ROMs and interactive web resources
prepare students to sit the Cambridge ESOL Key English Test (KET), Preliminary English Test (PET) and First Certificate in English (FCE)
run for six hours a week for one academic year.
OUR SENIOR CAE AND SENIOR CPE COURSES:
are for students aged twelve to sixteen
help students reach a level of English close to that of a native speaker
use a variety of modern teaching techniques that include pair and group work, games and the latest English language technology, including multimedia CD-ROMs and interactive web resources
prepare students to sit the Cambridge ESOL Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) and Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
run for six hours a week for one academic year.
OUR PARENTS COURSE:
is for parents of young learners aged six to twelve
helps parents support their child's learning
provides practical tips to make children’s learning enjoyable and memorable
examines ways of helping children learn from the world around them
runs for three hours a week for ten weeks.
Teaching Centre
British Council
17 Kolonaki Square
106 73 Athens
Telephone 210 369 2333 & 801 500 3692*
Fax 210 363 0675
E-mail customerservices@britishcouncil.gr
Teacher and child reading, Milan - Photographer Mat Wright copytight British Council
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