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English Language Training worldwide. LTM Star Awards; Voted best Language Chain in the World 2007,Innovation of the Year 2008. The benefits of an Embassy Education.
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English Language Training worldwide • LTM Star Awards; Voted best Language Chain in the World 2007,Innovation of the Year 2008
The benefits of an Embassy Education • Proud to be voted “Best language school chain in the world, 2007” and “Innovation of the Year, 2008” for our pioneering teaching technologies • Excellent Reputation: student satisfaction ratings of over 95%, recognized by accrediting organizations worldwide • Trusted Experience: over 30 years as educators • Global presence: Beautiful schools in great locations across four English-speaking countries • Innovation: pioneering new teaching technologies with combination of on-line resources and interactive whiteboards to enhance the learning experience
Successful outcomes with Embassy • Learn English Fast! • Pass examinations: excellent pass rates for TOEFL, TOEIC, Cambridge ESOL and IELTS • Get in to college or university: courses recognized by well-regarded universities in England, the USA, Australia and New Zealand • Fast-track your career: transition into vocational courses, business study options and internships
Innovators of learning technology • A blended style of on-line resources, software, and interactive whiteboards, which allow students to access digitalised workbooks, educational games, audio-visual files and the internet, increasing stimulation and motivation • Interactive Whiteboards in over 50% of classes worldwide with plans to have in all classrooms withintwo years • i-Study - cutting edge internet based resource designed to complement Embassy course curricula, giving students access to course material outside the classroom. • Awarded LTM Star Award for Innovation 2008
New for 2009 • Due to increased demand in the USA we have opened a new school in downtown Boston in August 2008 and further centres are coming on board in 2009 in Lake Tahoe, Los Angeles and Orlando • Continued investment in new enhanced technology to speed learning and progress • Electronic whiteboards • Embassy i-Study online learning package
Certificate of English Practical training to develop core language skills • Available at all centres worldwide • Standard version: 20 lessons per week • Semi-intensive: 24 lessons per week (Australia only) • Intensive version: 28 lessons per week • From 2 to 50 weeks • Level 1 (Beginner) to level 6 (Advanced) • Starts every Monday in every school, with monthly intakes in selected schools for beginners • Lessons are 50 minutes long at every school worldwide • Books and materials are provided • 15 students per class worldwide in 2009
Intensive language training with a focus on business • Available in Boston Downtown, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, Brighton, and London • 28 lessons per week • 20 lessons in General English • 8 lessons in Business English • Courses up to 12 weeks • Level 4 (Intermediate) to level 6 (Advanced) • Starts every Monday • Lessons are 50 minutes long at every school worldwide • Books and materials are provided • 15 students per class worldwide in 2009
Examination preparation courses • Two course types available: • CORE CONTENT: Designed for short term, intensive exam • preparation for those who need to take the exam in a short • time period • 20 lessons per week of exam preparation • 8 lessons of elective study • SUPPLEMENTARY: Designed for those who still need to • work on their English level and also need exam test taking • practice and skills • 20 lessons of General English • 8 lessons of exam preparation • Formal qualifications - your key to a successful future
Examination preparation courses IELTS: Core Content Version: Cambridge, Londonand Oxford, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sydney Supplementary: All Australian schools and Auckland TOEFL: Core Content Version: New York, Boston Downtown and San Francisco Supplementary: Boston Merrimack & Lasell, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, San Diego and Seattle TOEIC: Supplementary: Boston Downtown, New York, San Diego, San Francisco Brisbane and Gold Coast Cambridge Examination Courses: Core Content Version • First Certificate (FCE) available in Brighton, Cambridge, London, Oxford, Brisbane, Sydney, New York and San Diego • Advanced (CAE) in Brighton, Cambridge, Oxford, Cambridge, Brisbane, Sydney, New York and San Diego • Proficiency (CPE) in Cambridge and Cambridge Supplementary Version for First Certificate • Available in Fort Lauderdale and San Francisco IELTS Express: Counselling tutorials for self study in any or all 4 modules. Sydney or Melbourne for non visa students only • Formal qualifications - your key to a successful future
Certificate 8 • Limit of eight students per class • Seminar style teaching with focus on fast track learning • 20 or 28 lessons per week • Intensive version includes 8 elective lessons with focus on business or personal intensive language • Offered in Boston Downtown, Fort Lauderdale and New York • Can be combined with one-to-one lessons for executive course needs • Small group classes designed for professional learners looking for more individual attention
Diploma of English & Diploma of Advanced English A three or four term college-style language course designed to provide the following outcomes: • Fluency in English • Success in internationally recognized examinations • Preparation for higher education • A portfolio of meaningful academic qualifications in English and related studies
How is the Embassy Diploma of English different? • Carefully planned, progressive curriculum with clear academic outcomes for each term • Opportunity to combine language study with language-based subjects covering different interests • Possibility to specialize in business English electives to receive the Embassy Diploma of Business English • College, not school style environment • Close assessment of student progress each week and clear goals to achieve each term • Real opportunity to progress to higher education • Very competitively priced to appeal to widest possible customer base
Diploma of English – The details • Four course start dates per year in January, April, July and September • Each term is 11 weeks, with a study break between each term: • Term one: focus on building language skills • Term two: focus on language development and academic subjects • Term three: focus on exam preparation and college preparation • Term four - Diploma of Advanced English only: continued focus on exam preparation and linguistic accuracy • Available as a standard (20 lesson) or intensive (28 lesson) version • Books and materials not included to keep price low • Also available as a two term Semester version • Can transfer after term two and study at two different centres • Heavily discounted package price including accommodation • Maximum 16 students per class worldwide
Undergraduate preparation courses • An intensive, three term, college style academic programme designed to provide the following outcomes: • Fluency in English • Placement into a university in Australia or the USA • Confidence in academic English • Preparation for study in an English speaking university • Success in internationally recognized exams required for university entrance • Can be combined with an internship option
Pre-Masters courses An intensive college style postgraduate language preparation programme designed to provide the following outcomes: • Fluency in English • Locally designed courses designed to prepare for postgraduate success in England and the USA • Confidence in academic English • Success in internationally recognized exams required for university entrance
Vacation courses Combining language learning with a holiday • 2-4 week course • 20 lessons per week • One full-day and one half-day excursion per week included • Full optional activity programme available • In the USA, the Travel and Culture programme offers 16 lessons per week and free time to take advantage of the destination and its activities
Worldwide locations An excellent choice of accredited schools
United Kingdom London Purpose-built centre located near the University of Greenwich campus A 10-minute walk from lively Greenwich village 15 minutes by train from central London Excellent facilities include 33 spacious classrooms, library with computer room, terraced cafeteria, bookshop Accommodation on site: 250 en suite single rooms (catered and self-catering) Andy Quin, Principal
United Kingdom Brighton Impressivepurpose built school Residentialaccommodation for 385 students in single rooms Located in the heart of thislively, cosmopolitanseaside city Homestay anresidential optionsavailable Nigel Addison, Principal
United Kingdom Hastings Gensing Manor –amagnificent Victorian building conveniently located in its own grounds in a pleasant residential area close to the seafront Spacious, renovated premises Homestay accommodation with easy access to the school Reg Veale, Principal
United Kingdom Cambridge The school, amodernized Edwardianhouse, is located in a beautiful area of Cambridge Excellent largefacilities with 20 classrooms, study centre, commonroom and courtyard Single room en-suiteresidentialaccommodationavailable year round,only a 12 minute bikeride from centre John Rushton, Principal
United Kingdom Oxford Located in the heart of the city centre Excellent large facilities with 20 classrooms, study centre, 2 computer suites and common room Residential accommodation available year-round above the school Excellent study facilities Julia Southby, Principal Julia Southby, Principal
USA Newly refurbished building in excellent downtown location, by Boston Common Modern, bright and spacious interior Interactive whiteboards in every classroom Residence option only 20 minutes from center with excellent sports facilities and swimming pool Boston Downtown Linda Walsh, Principal Linda Walsh, Principal
USA Boston Lasell Peaceful campus environment Easy access todowntown Boston Open summer only Attractive residence on campus and comfortable Homestay accommodation Excellent range of optional activities Linda Walsh, Principal
USA Boston Merrimack Traditional New Englandsetting Beautiful campus of Merrimack College in parkland setting 1 hour by train todowntown Boston Popular residence on campus and comfortable homestay accommodation Excellent campus facilities including library and well equipped fitness centre Bill Shimer, Principal
USA New York Located in the heart of Manhattan on 7th Avenue, just a fewblocks away fromEmpire State building Upgrade of facilities undertaken early 2009 An excellent choiceof accommodation options including the Manhattan School of Music Residence Greg Bartels, Principal Greg Bartels, Principal
US Fort Lauderdale Located in downtownLas Olas area close tothe canals and witheasy access to thebeach front One of Florida’s mostattractive beachresorts Bright, modern andspacious premises Residential option with swimming pool Homestayaccommodationavailable Leslie Lott, Principal
USA Orlando – opening in 2009 Located on themodern campus ofFull Sail University,one of the premiermedia arts schools in the world State of the art facilities Student cafeteria,theatre and artscentre
USA Los Angeles Excellent beach location Close to glamour of Hollywood Summer Schoollocated on the campus of WoodburyUniversity • Campus facilitiesinclude multimediacomputer centre,library, cafeteria and student lounge Amanda Ross, Principal
USA Los Angeles Hollywood – opening in 2009 Located in the heart of the entertainmentindustry on SunsetBoulevard Close to glamour ofHollywood and greatCalifornian beaches • Fantastic facilitiesinclude multimediacomputer centre,library, cafeteria and student lounge • Campus residence and homestayaccommodationoptions available
USA Los Angeles Woodbury Located on campus ofWoodbury University inBurbank, a lively suburbwith variety of shops,restaurants and services Close to glamour ofHollywood and greatCalifornian beaches International Study Centre operating at Woodbury since 2007 Campus facilities includemultimedia computercentre, library, cafeteria and student lounge
USA San Diego Located in a modernhigh-rise building withwonderful views of thecity and the San Diego Bay Located just minutesfrom main shoppingdistrict and historicGaslamp district Beautiful beaches,watersports andunspoiled countryside Residential andHomestayaccommodation Terrance Mayes, Principal Terrence Mayes, Principal
USA San Francisco Located in the middleof the colourful Nob Hill and Russian Hill districts Spacious classroomsand atrium-stylestudent lounge inmodern refurbishedbuilding All residences andtourist facilities are within walkingdistance Homestay optionavailable John Lograsso, Principal
USA Seattle-Tacoma Located on the beautifulcampus of Pacific Lutheran University, 25 miles south of downtown Seattle Beautiful scenery, greatlocation for sporting andwaterfront activities Traditional campus with spacious classrooms, multimedia computer centre, library, fantastic sports facilities including swimming pool and golf course Student cafeteria, theatre and arts centre Easy access to the citiesof Tacoma and Seattle Jeffrey Bialy, Principal
USA Lake Tahoe – opening in 2009 Beautiful lakeside settingnestled in the SierraNevada mountains Spectacular environmentfor outdoor activities –hiking, climbing, skiing,biking and water sports Campus of Sierra Nevadacollege with spaciousclassrooms, computer centre, library, and fantastic sports facilities including swimming pool and golf course Student dining halls and lounges Lodge style dorms offeringunique residentialaccommodation Patrick McConaghy, Principal
Australia and New Zealand Melbourne Superb central location in modern premises Situated within Taylors College, close to the universities, shops, cinemas and restaurants Beautiful waterside suburbs Residential and Homestay accommodation Tony Cranshaw, Principal
Australia and New Zealand Perth Located on the campus of Taylors College and co-located with Martin College Within easy walking distance of shops, banks and recreational facilities and close to tourist attractions A vibrant and modern city situated on the Swan and Canning rivers Homestay accommodation Dr Shirley Bode, Principal
Australia and New Zealand Gold Coast Located in a modern building in the heart of the shopping district of Surfers Paradise only two minutes fromthe beach Mix with Australian students from Martin College Stunning combination of beaches, sub-tropical rainforest and green valleys Homestay and lodge accommodation Cristine Russell, Principal
Australia and New Zealand Sydney Located in the central city area, surrounded by a superb array of shops, cafés and restaurants Shared with Charles Sturt University and Martin College Sydney is a cosmopolitan, relaxed and vibrant city Residential, Homestay and lodgeaccommodation
Australia and New Zealand Brisbane Located in the heart of Brisbane on a purpose-built campus shared with Martin College and Charles Sturt University Easy access to transport, shops, restaurants and entertainment Brisbane is a lively, yet relaxed city Homestay and lodge accommodation Warren Walmsley, Principal
Australia and New Zealand Auckland Located in a modern,well-equipped building 10 minutes from shopping and entertainment facilities and key city attractions Auckland is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and is complemented bythe lush subtropical forests of the nearby hills Homestay accommodation Lindsay Spedding, Principal
Accommodation options • Host family – breakfast and evening meal (all centres) • Residential accommodation – variety of meal plans (various centres worldwide) • Apartments (USA) • Studios (USA) • Guest Rooms (USA) • Lodges (AUS)
Superb residential facilities • New York: The Manhattan School of Music • Conveniently located to campus by subway or bus • Fantastic views over New York City • London: The MacMillan Student Village • Located next to Embassy London campus • All bedrooms include en suite facilities • Residences also available year round in Brighton, Oxford, Boston Downtown, Boston Merrimack, Fort Lauderdale, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and Sydney
Welfare and support • Afternoon activity programme and weekend excursions • Evening social programme • 24-hour emergency support • Student Service Department • Airport pick-up and transfer services • Pre-arrival information • Student health and medical insurance • Accommodation placement • Orientation session on arrival including information on local transport, services and leisure facilities • Guidance on how to manage the transition to local life • Assessment and regular progress reports • Course and career counseling including the preparation and lodging of university applications • Access to wireless internet in every school and computerlaboratories for student use
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