Silver 50+ English courses with Kaplan International
Our course is designed to offer an adult English course which is a holiday with a difference! The course is offered to mature students and includes General English classes which focus on the four main disciplines of reading, writing, speaking and listening, as well as a social program with at least 3 activities per week, allowing students to improve their English, while experiencing a new culture, sport or tourist attraction. Please click here for our Silver Course facts.
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Choose Silver 50+ English Courses:
If you want:
- To improve your communication skills, increase fluency and build confidence in an exciting environment
- To make friends with international students and combine lessons with an exciting programme of leisure activities
- To receive a Kaplan International College certificate at the end of your course, documenting your achievements
Senior 50+ Courses - Social Program:
Social Activities
Typical social activities for students at our colleges include:
- Bath: Visits to Bath Abbey, Victoria Art Gallery, Fashion Museums, excursions to Bristol and Oxford and a boat trip on the River Avon
- Torquay: Visits to Kents Cavern and Cockington Village, Agatha Christie Tour, Mystery Pub Tours, excursions to Exeter and Dartmoor and a boat trips to Brixham
Senior English Course Facts:
Contact UsOur experienced teachers are all certified and qualified in teaching English and our lesson content and curricula are carefully designed to improve students' reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. You will join students of all nationalities and in most cases a variety of ages in classes which correspond to your level of English. On your first morning you will take a Kaplan International College test to make sure that your level of English is correctly assessed and you are put in the right class.
Program length: 4 weeks
Accommodation: Options are carefully chosen and can be adapted to individual needs.
Recommended ages: 50 + (although younger students have participated in and thoroughly enjoyed the course)
English Entry Requirements: Elementary
Course content: 15 hours of General English classes and 3 organised social activities each week
Start dates 2012:
Bath: March 19, May 14 and September 10
Torquay: April 23; May 28 and August 28
Nationalities: Usually a combination of German, Swedish, Danish, Japanese and Colombian, but ALL nationalities welcome!
Example activities: We offer some great activities with the course, some past one include: Farm visits, Garden tours, Maori Concerts, Winery Visits, Museum visits and a City Tours!
Example schedule: Torquay 50+ Programme sample 2-week schedule
Certificates:
After all your hard work in the classroom, you'll want to know how much progress you've made since the start of the Adult English program. Through careful and regular monitoring of your language level, we will be able to provide you with a Kaplan International Colleges Certificate of Achievement documenting your achievements in the English language; written proof of your accomplishments!
Combine this with unforgettable memories and new friends from all over the world and this relaxed and enjoyable proves the perfect way to explore a new country and culture!