What courses can I take?

We offer general English courses to help you improve your chances of success professionally and personally. The range of courses includes: all levels of General English, Business English courses and exam preparation. We also run tailor made programmes on (e.g. Communication & Business English, Leadership), delivered in the workplace for our growing number of corporate clients.

As a student on our Adult English language courses you have free use of the Resource Centre for the duration of your course where you have free internet access and can use a wide selection of software for self study in English.

After your placement test, we will advise you on the best course for you.

Adult General English - Expand your communication skills and improve your grammar and vocabulary
Adult Business English Level 4 - Intermediate
Adult Business English Level 5 – Upper-Intermediate
Conversation Class 3 – Pre- Intermediate level
Conversation Class 4 - Intermediate level
Conversation Class 5 – Upper-Intermediate level

For corporate clients or businesses, please contact us for more information and a personalised consultation service.

Course times

Our Teaching Centre operates from Monday to Friday. Note that some classes may be cancelled and depend on demand. Courses are currently offered at these times:

Adult General English and Business English Monday to Friday, 1000 - 1200, 1600 - 1800, and 1815 - 2015
Corporate clients Class times can be during normal office working hours or, subject to negotiation, according to your requirements and trainer availability.
Conversation classes Every Saturday 1000 - 1200

WHERE ARE THE COURSES HELD?

All classes are held at the British Council, Rue AAB-68, Amitié Zone B, BP6232, Dakar, Senegal.

WHO ARE THE TEACHERS?

All our teachers are professionally qualified and experienced in teaching English as a foreign language. Teachers aim to create a relaxed and productive environment where you can learn to use English in real-life work and social situations.

HOW DO I REGISTER?

If you are a new student you will need to take a placement test before enrolling in one of our courses. This involves a written test and a speaking test with one of our teachers. Following the test we will match your language needs and learning requirements to a suitable class. Placement testing happens during registration.

Please note: If you have any special needs and/or medical/dietary requirements, please do not hesitate to inform us.

Please see the table below for placement tests and registration or download the full 2012 calendar view.

2012 Registration Dates 2012 Term Dates
Term 1 02 January - 13 January 05 January - 17 February
Term 2 13 February - 02 March 23 February - 06 April
Term 3 02 April – 04 May 26 April - 08 June
Term 4 04 June - 22 June 14 June - 27 July
Term 5 23 July - 10 August 02 August - 14 September
Term 6 10 September - 28 September 20 September - 02 November
Term 7 29 October - 16 November 08 November - 21 December

Registration times

Monday to Thursday: 1200 to 1730
Friday: 0930 to 1200 and 1500 to 1730
Saturdays: 0930 to 1200

WHAT ARE THE COSTS?

2012
Placement tes 10,000 FCFA
Adult General English 110,000 FCFA
Business English 110,000 FCFA
Conversation class 53,000 FCFA

HOW DO I PAY?

Payments for courses must be paid in full before your course starts. You can pay by cheque or cash. We will give you more details when you come in to do the placement test. Once you have paid you will be issued with a receipt detailing the time and location of your course, your student ID number and your class teacher.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND DIVERSITY

View our Equal Opportunities and Diversity policy.

NEED MORE ANSWERS?

If your questions haven’t been answered, kindly e-mail us for more information.

Disclaimer

The British Council takes all reasonable steps to provide continuity of service. In the event of any disruptions caused by circumstances beyond our control every effort will be made to resume normal service as soon as possible. The British Council’s liability will be limited to the refund of the registration fee or postponement of courses to a later date. All course fees are valid for the current registration period only and are subject to change. Please check the relevant web pages for the latest fees before registering for the next session. Please refer to our Teaching Centre refunds policy for further info.

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