courses

The exam preparation courses are design to help you achieve the result needed in your chosen language exam. These official language exams are used as a proof of language proficiency for immigration purposes, university admissions, or for employment. In this course you will learn and develop test-taking strategies and skills.

Our Intensive Academic Year courses are 9 month English courses that will improve your English fluency to the highest level, with more lessons than our general English Academic Year course. As well as learning important general English, you can choose to study specific sections of vocabulary and skills, such as Business Intensive and exam preparation. Immerse yourself in the English language, and spend a year studying and getting to know a new location and culture. The course is an effective way to increase your fluency, and you will be helped by our exclusive and specially designed study materials.

With the Intensive Spanish Language Course of 20 lessons the students will use a communicative methodology, this course provides rapid improvement while immersing you in the Spanish language. The objective of this course is for you to be able to communicate and take your Spanish into real-world situations. With the Intensive 20, you will have 4 classes per day, from Monday to Friday. There is a short break for coffee or refreshments between classes.

With this BWS German Lingua course of Business German lessons are aimed at those students who need the German language for their work. During these lessons, we focus on the special needs of the participants’ professions.

The Combination Course takes place all year round, from Monday to Friday (09.30-13.00 in the UK). Morning lessons follow the same programme as the Standard Course. All morning courses are based on our CES Curriculum Framework Document which has common CEF learning objectives for each level. In addition each course is supported by published an EFL course book and its syllabus. Teachers complement this syllabus. Course books are sold at the schools at shop prices and students must buy one on their first day. Second hand books may also be available.Levels available: Elementary (A1), Pre-intermediate (A2),  Intermediate (B1), Upper Intermediate (B2) Advanced (C1). There are two afternoons a week of one-to-one lessons, designed to meet the individual requirements of each student. Prior to the first one-to-one session, students complete a Needs Analysis which helps the teacher to plan the one-to-one lessons according to the student’s specific needs. Teachers then work closely with the student to ensure these needs are being met. All students receive a final report detailing their progress and outlining future areas for attention. The minimum age is 16 and there is a maximum of 14 students per class. A combination course is 26.6 lessons (20 hours) per week.15 hours General English in the mornings and 5 hours one-to-one lessons in the afternoons in the UK and in Ireland 20 hours in the morning and 5 hours one to one lessons.

Our General English Language course is designed so that you can learn English developing the four essential macro-skills (Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening) in a vibrant, engaging and interactive environment. We mix face-to-face delivery with the latest technology and extracurricular activities to help you enhance your English skills quickly and easily. Our teachers are accomplished professionals who can guarantee that your academic progress is seamless and consistent.

In BLI Montreal enhance your knowledge of specific french language skills through project development and task-based learning. With this General French language course, you will practice your writing skills, develop your listening abilities, and improve your reading competencies. *General FSL *Communication workshop *Specialized French *Power skills

The Semi-intensive Spanish course of 8 lessons per week is designed for University/Erasmus students, au-pairs, plus people who are working or taking their internship in Barcelona. It allows for more flexibility on the days you have your Spanish lessons.

Our General English courses are designed to improve your English language skills and give you more professional and academic options in the future. As well as taking lessons, you will have plenty of time to sight-see and explore your destination.The course is semi-intensive, and is available at all levels from Elementary to Advanced, with classes made up of different levels. The focus is on the four main aspects of language: reading, writing, listening and speaking, and all our schools offer extensive and varied activities programs to help you make the most of your destination.

ILSC offers a wide range of courses. You can take any combination you wish, depending on your interests, goals, language level and schedule. Most courses are offered at many different levels and last four weeks. This course runs in the afternoons!