English Language Courses in London

Welcome to Select English London

Directors

Select English is a group of language schools in London and Cambridge. The Select English group is owned and directed by Mervyn and Helena Martin. Mervyn and Helena founded Select English Cambridge in 1992 and developed it into a very successful language school, which is respected worldwide. In 2003, Mervyn and Helena decided to expand the business and bought Angloschool (founded in 1961) in Crystal Palace, London, which is now Select English London. Mervyn and Helena are both very dedicated and committed to the business and try to ensure that every students stay is a successful, safe and enjoyable experience.
Quality certification

British Council accreditation means that we have been inspected and approved as a reliable establishment. The inspection is repeated every four years.

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Contact Details Select English London 144 Church Road Crystal Palace London SE19 2NT Tel: +44 (0) 208 653 7285 Fax: +44 (0) 208 653 9667 Email: london@selectenglish.co.uk

If you are interested in any of our Select English Cambridge courses please contact us to request a brochure. Select English Cambridge 13 Station Road Cambridge CB1 2JB Tel: +44 (0) 1223 364735 Fax: +44 (0) 1223 467150 Email: info@selectenglish.co.uk

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The School

Select English, London operates out of two lovely Victorian buildings in Crystal Palace, London. One building houses all the classrooms and offices and the other building is the school residence including the school cafeteria and a beautiful garden.

What makes Select English London Special? Many host families live in walking distance of the school School Residence two doors from the school available all year School in a lovely, green residential part of London Being a family owned school creates a friendly and caring atmosphere Structured weekly syllabus and high standard of teaching

School Location

Select English, London is situated in Crystal Palace in the southeast of London. Crystal Palace is a charming residential area of London. There are plenty of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs within easy reach of the school. It is also very green with plenty of trees and parks. Crystal Palace is the highest point in south London and offers amazing views over the capital. Crystal Palace takes its name from the famous building that housed the Great Exhibition in 1851. A fire destroyed the Crystal Palace in 1936, and today, near the site of the Crystal Palace, stands the National Sports Centre whose extensive facilities attract sportsmen and women from all over the world. Crystal Palace offers a perfect study environment for anyone who wants to experience London but be located in peaceful surroundings and live in the proximity of the school. The school residence is two doors from the school and all our homestay accommodation is either within walking distance or only a short bus ride away. From Crystal Palace to central London Crystal Palace offers an easy and quick connection to the centre of London and all its attractions such as Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Street, Covent Garden, British Museum, London Eye, Madame Tussauds and much more. There are frequent trains from Crystal Palace to Victoria and London Bridge, which take no more than 25 minutes.

Our Students
Everything, absolutely everything was extraordinary. I will miss London and the great staff of the school, my host family, the course and my friends. But I spoke to my parents and next year I will return and stay one month. Its a place where you would return at any time. Amazing!
Gulnar Alexandra Traista from Romania (with her teacher Phil), 2008

Our students are an interesting mix of people from all over the world. The majority are university students, young professionals or pupils in their last years of high school. Our students study with us for a period of either two to four weeks, or for a long-term course for up to six months and longer. Nationalities We have a very good mixture of nationalities. We usually have students from Europe, Asia and Latin America. Please contact the school for accurate nationality figures.

I want to improve my English because I need it for my job and I also like this language very much. I made a lot of friends at Select English. I also liked the staff as they are very friendly and make students very comfortable.
Gulnar Jerkeanova from Kazakhstan, 2006

I am 24 years old. I came to study at Select English because I need English for my job. I like Select English because I am learning many new things here.
Marco Boettcher from Germany, 2006

I want to improve my English because it will help me with university and after that to find a job. I really liked my teachers at Select English.
Viviana Mota Mireres from Mexico, 2006

Facilities

Our Teachers

School The school is housed in a typically English, beautiful Victorian building whose bright and spacious rooms are an ideal environment for students from all over the world to get together for English language learning. The school has a very welcoming and friendly atmosphere and we do our best to make every students stay as successful and enjoyable as possible. Classrooms The school has 12 bright and airy classrooms all appropriately equipped for effective language teaching. Reception Our reception is open from Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 17.00pm. Our staff are very approachable and always available to help students with their enquiries regarding tuition, accommodation, excursions or any other issues. Cafeteria The school has a lovely cafeteria located in the school residence. It is open from Monday to Friday for all students from 8.30am to 13.30pm. We serve a variety of hot and cold lunches and drinks and snacks in all breaks. It is a great opportunity to socialise with other students and practice the English learned in lessons. There is comfortable indoor seating for colder days and also a beautiful garden for the summer. Computers Our computer room is equipped with 12 computers all connected to broadband internet. We offer free use of computers from 8.30am to 5.00pm. The school also has free wireless internet throughout, which students with their own laptops can connect to. Garden The school has a beautiful garden where students can socialise during breaks and lunchtime. In the summer we also regularly use it to hold barbecues in for all students. Residence The school has its own student residence, which is available all year. It is two doors from the school building and offers students a very convenient alternative to homestay accommodation.

All our permanent teachers hold university degrees as well as recognised TEFL qualifications (at least CELTA, some hold the more advanced DELTA qualification). Their professionalism, enthusiasm and experience are key factors in making the lessons at Select English both challenging and fun. Meet some of our permanent teachers:
Mr. Maurice West
M.A. English, Cambridge University RSA Diploma EFL From 1977 - Teacher of English at Angloschool and Select English Experienced at all levels particularly CAE and Proficiency Maurice was great. Flavia Dallari, Italy, August 2008 Maurice is a really good teacher. His lessons are interesting, helpful and give a lot of information. He is a teacher of a very high level. Elena Nekrasova, Russia, September 2007 Maurice is a really nice teacher. You can learn and enjoy at the same time. Mirian Caballero, Spain, September 2007

Mr. Gareth Thomas

B.A. English and Philosophy, Middlesex University CELTA - International House and PGCE London University From 1977 - Teacher of English at Angloschool and Select English. Experienced at all levels. I am very happy with the lessons, and Gareth is great. I learned a lot. Juan Nicolas DAmico, Argentina, February 2008 I really liked Gareth. Barbora Vajdova, Czech Republic, August 2008 Excellent, both Gareth and Maurice are very good teachers, I was very satisfied. Eliska Kellnerova, Czech Republic, May 2008

Mr Jeff Banks
B.A. (Hons) Philosophy, English Literature and Linguistics, University of Lancaster ITTI Certificate and RSA/UCLES Certificate in TEFLA, International House From 2003 Teacher of English at Select English Experienced at all levels and especially with 1-1 lessons and small Business Groups. Jeff is very professionally prepared and friendly. He is very clear and he has been very nice with me. Mauro Bergamini, Italy, August 2008 Jeff was a very good teacher. He was very patient and explained very well the lessons. Ana Maria Calleja Cantu, Mexico, June 2007 Thank you Jeff, the lessons were very important and fun. Niccolo Pastori, Italy, July 2007

Adult Courses January to December ages 16+

General English Our general English courses run all year round and students can start any Monday. The length of the course is up to the student. Students can study from a minimum of two weeks, up to a long-term course of three, six or even twelve months. We offer a choice of 15 or 25 hours of General English per week. All lessons are 60 minutes. Levels All students are given a level test on their first Monday and will be placed at the appropriate level. Most weeks we offer six levels including elementary, pre-intermediate, intermediate, upper-intermediate, advanced and advanced plus. Please note that we do not offer group classes for beginners. Beginners are required to take one-to-one lessons until they reach the right level to join our elementary group.

Syllabus All levels have an ongoing eight-week syllabus with an attainment test at the end, after which students then move up a level, if they have passed the test. The 15-hour course offers grammar-based lessons linked to a variety of topics. Different skills are also integrated from the beginning and throughout the lessons. The 25-hour course, in addition to what the 15-hour course covers, also offers skills-based lessons in the afternoons. They give students the opportunity for further practice in speaking, reading, listening and writing. Methodology Our method of teaching is the communicative approach. The content of the course includes social functions, not just linguistic structures. Students regularly work in pairs or engage in role-play to adjust their use of the target language

to different social contexts. Classroom material and activities are often authentic and reflect real-life situations and demands. Skills are integrated from the beginning; a given activity might involve reading, speaking, listening and perhaps also writing. Maximum Class Size The maximum class size is 14. Learning Material All learning material is provided. Teachers usually work with a variety of course books and other teaching material and provide students with photocopies of material covered in class. Certificates and Course Reports All students are given a certificate at the end of their course. We can also provide course/progress reports on request.

One-To-One Tuition
We offer one-to-one tuition all year round. One-to-one courses are tailor-made for you. Students get the closest possible attention from their own personal tutor. One-toone tuition can be taken as a unique course, or in addition to a group course. Students decide on the number of lessons they would like to take.

Group Courses
Select English London is happy to create and run tailormade group courses throughout the year. We regularly welcome school and university study groups for general English courses or specific projects. Tailor-made course details Groups of up to 35 students 15 or 25 hours tuition per week Teaching in closed groups or multinational classes General English and English for specific purposes Varied social programmes designed to your specification Ages 16+ (groups for students under 16 can be discussed) Homestay accommodation (options for residential accommodation can be discussed)

Timetable - Monday to Friday 15-hour course: 9.00 am 12.30 pm 25-hour course: 9.00 am 15.45 pm Typical Day 09.00-10.00 Lesson 1 Skills and grammar based lessons linked to a variety of topics 10.00-10.15 10.15-11.15 Break Lesson 2 Skills and grammar based lessons linked to a variety of topics 11.15-11.30 11.30-12.30 Break Lesson 3 Skills and grammar based lessons linked to a variety of topics 12.30-13.30 13.30-14.30 Lunch Lesson 4 Further skills lessons covering speaking, listening, reading and writing 14.30-14.45 14.45-15.45 Break Lesson 5 Further skills lessons covering speaking, listening, reading and writing

Adult Exam Preparation Courses London

16+ IELTS and Cambridge FCE & CAE
IELTS
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is a highly practical and valid English language assessment, primarily used by those seeking international education or professional recognition. It is increasingly becoming the most widely recognised international measure of English ability for university entrants. Dates We offer three different starting dates for a four-week IELTS preparation course throughout the year. Please see registration form for more details. Tuition The IELTS preparation course is a combination of 10 hours IELTS preparation and 15 hours general English per week. Level Students must be at least upperintermediate level (according to our placement test) to join the IELTS preparation course. Examination The examination can be taken as part of the course, but it is not compulsory. The IELTS test can be booked through us and is available at a nearby test centre most Saturdays.

Christmas Course

Christmas Course Select English London is one of the few schools in the UK that is open at Christmas. We only close on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Its a great opportunity to experience London during an English Christmas for two to three weeks. Dates Our Christmas course usually starts a week before Christmas and can be booked for two to three weeks. Please refer to the registration form for exact dates. Students are also welcome to start the course earlier or stay longer in the New Year. Tuition Students can take the 15 or 25-hour courses. However, please note that some tuition is lost due to the national holidays. Please refer to the registration form for when the school is closed. Christmas Course Programme Trip to Oxford Street for shopping and Christmas lights Christmas party with Santa Claus, presents and Christmas carols Christmas Day 25 December - Christmas celebrations with host family Boxing day 26 December - Celebrations with host family New Years Eve 31 December - Opportunity to go to central London for the famous fireworks

Cambridge Exam Preparation Courses FCE and CAE

Cambridge exams Select English London has been an exam centre for Cambridge examinations since the 1960s. Cambridge exams are the worlds leading range of certificates for learners of English. Each year, they are taken by around 1.5 million people, in 135 countries and are recognised by thousands of educational organisations and employers throughout the world. Dates We offer exam preparation courses for the FCE and CAE exams in March, June and December. The exam preparation courses start up to 9 weeks prior to the exams. Please see registration form for more details. Tuition The FCE and CAE exam preparation courses are a combination of 10 hours FCE or CAE preparation and 15 hours general English per week. Level For the FCE exam preparation course students have to be at upper-intermediate level and for the CAE exam preparation course students have to be at least advanced level. Examination The examination can be taken at our school as part of the course, but it is not compulsory. See registration form for exam dates.

Our Social Activities

The Schools Afternoon Summer Leisure Programme In the summer (see registration form for dates) we offer an afternoon leisure programme that can be joined for one week or more. It can be booked in combination with the 15-hour course. It is a cultural leisure programme that offers students the opportunity to explore London with a group of Select English students and a member of Select English staff. A weekly travelcard and a full-day excursion on Saturday are included in the programme fees. Please see sample programme below for the afternoon leisure programme. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 12.30 13.00 13.00 17.00 Lunch Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben Lessons Lunch British Museum Lessons Lunch Covent Garden Market and Piccadilly Circus Lessons Lunch Natural History Museum Lessons Lunch Free Full-day excursion from 08.30 to 18.00 Most Saturdays there are excursions to Oxford and Stratford, Stonehenge and Bath and/or Cambridge Free 09.00-12.30 Lessons

Sunday

Alternatively afternoon trips might be to the Science Museum, Camden Market, Greenwich, Imperial War Museum, Museum of London, Tower Bridge, Oxford Street, National Gallery, St Pauls, Tate Modern, Harrods, Hyde Park, Victoria and Albert Museum or other places. The Schools Evening Leisure Programme All year round from January to December we offer a variety of social activities in the evenings. Please see a sample programme for the evening leisure programme below Tuesday Wednesday Friday Afternoon If you dont have any afternoon lessons, you can always use our computer room until 17.00. 19.30 Film show in school residence 17.00 Football at local sports centre

19.00 Barbecue in school garden every fortnight in July and August Saturday You can join full-day Saturday excursions (extra costs apply) to Cambridge, Oxford, Stratford, Stonehenge, Bath and other destinations We can also arrange weekend breaks to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam and other destinations.

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Residential Accommodation

Select English owns a large spacious Victorian house used as our school residence. The residence is open all year round and can be booked from January to December in combination with an English language course for a minimum of two weeks. Location The residence is conveniently located two doors from the main school building in Crystal Palace. It takes students less than a minute to reach the school from the residence. Rooms The residence has 7 single and 2 double rooms. All rooms have central heating. Showers and Toilets Most rooms have en-suite showers. For the rooms without showers, communal showers are located on each floor. There are also shared toilets on each floor. Internet and TV The residence has wireless internet throughout. Students who bring their own laptop can access the internet for free 24 hours a day. All rooms have a TV. Warden There is a Warden who lives in the residence and who is responsible for the students welfare during their stay. Meals Breakfast is included in the residence fees and is provided every day in the school cafeteria. Hot lunches are sold from Monday to Friday in the school cafeteria. Dinners can be prepared by residential students in the communal kitchen. Communal Facilities Communal facilities include a TV room, a kitchen, a lounge, a table tennis room and a lovely garden. Laundry Bedding is washed once a week but students have to go to a local laundrette for their own laundry. Students need to bring their own towels. Smoking The residence is nonsmoking throughout

Homestay Accommodation

We can also arrange for students to stay in local homestay accommodation during their studies. Staying in homestay accommodation can be an excellent way to get to know the culture better as well as providing more opportunities to practice English. All our homestay accommodation is chosen and regularly visited by our own school staff. Our Accommodation Officer is always available to deal with any problems that may occur in a quick and efficient manner. After arrival students can always speak to our Accommodation Officer regarding any homestay issues. Location The location of our school in Crystal Palace, a residential part of London, is ideal for homestay accommodation. We are in a unique position to offer homestay accommodation within walking distance of the school. Other homestay accommodation, which is not within walking distance, is only a short bus ride a way. See map below for distance of homestay accommodation. All homestay accommodation is within the highlighted area
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Professional Internship Programme

The professional internship programme is an unpaid work placement in a UK company. This programme is ideal for students and young professionals who want to improve their English in a working environment and gain practical knowledge of a certain UK business sector. It is most suitable for students who have studied or worked, or are planning on studying/working in the requested area of business. Please contact us for more information regarding the application procedure. Age Candidates should be between 18 and 32 years old. Older candidates will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. Preceding English Language Course The internship has to be preceded by at least a four-week English course at Select English. Non-EU candidates have to study at least the same amount of weeks as their internship. Length of Internship The internship should be a minimum of 4 weeks. There is no maximum length. However, for placements over 4 months an extra charge applies. Sectors of Placements Many business sectors are covered, such as marketing, architecture, business administration, fashion, engineering, import/export, law, advertising, PR and others. Level of English Students should have reached an intermediate to upper-intermediate level of English. Location of Placement and Accommodation Most placements are in London and, if convenient, candidates can stay in our school residence or homestay accommodation for the duration of their internship. Otherwise we can assist in finding alternative accommodation.

Select English Cambridge Booking your Course

Select English has another permanent school in Cambridge. The school is open all year. From January to June and September to December we offer courses for adults ages 16+ and in the summer we offer courses for children, teenagers and adults. Please ask for our Select English Cambridge brochure or visit our website on www.selectenglish.com or write to info@selectenglish.co.uk for more details. Please complete the Select English London registration form enclosed with this brochure if you are interested in joining one of our courses. If you have any questions, please contact us on: Tel. +44 (0) 208 653 7285 Or visit our website on www.selectenglish.com Please send the completed registration form: By post to: Select English London 144 Church Road Crystal Palace, London SE19 2NT United Kingdom By fax: +44 (0) 208 653 9667 Scan and send by e-mail: london@selectenglish.co.uk

Deposit A deposit of 200 (or 250 for residence accommodation) must be paid with the registration and then the rest of your payment must be paid 4 weeks before the start of your course. If you register less than 4 weeks before the start of your course, you must pay full fees with your registration. When you have completed the form and paid the deposit we will: Reserve your place on the course Reserve your accommodation Send an official acceptance letter and a course invoice Send you full details with your accommodation address How to pay: You can pay by bank transfer, cheque or credit card (please note that there is a 2% surcharge for credit card payments). See registration form for more details. Airport transfers We are happy to arrange for a taxi to pick you up from the airport and take you to your accommodation on arrival and take you back to the airport on your departure. Alternatively we are happy to provide you with the details of how to reach your accommodation by public transport.

St Andrews Cambridge
St Andrews Cambridge is the sister company of Select English. It is also owned and directed by Mervyn and Helena Martin. It is a private tutorial college for overseas students interested in preparing for UK university entry. St Andrews offers high quality GCSE, A-level and University Foundation Courses. Go to www.standrewscambridge.co.uk or write to registrations@standrewscambridge.co.uk for more information.

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Select English London

144 Church Road Crystal Palace London SE19 2NT Tel: +44 (0) 208 653 7285 Fax: +44 (0) 208 653 9667 Email: london@selectenglish.co.uk

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Please contact us to request our Select English Cambridge brochure.

Select English Cambridge

13 Station Road Cambridge CB1 2JB Tel: +44 (0) 1223 364735 Fax: +44 (0) 1223 467150 Email: info@selectenglish.co.uk

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