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How long has the English Learning Centre been running?
- Established in 1990 by Mrs Yiota Kontoloucas, Director
of Studies
- The English Learning Centre is a private English
Language School based in Limassol, Cyprus.
- It is approved and licensed by the Cyprus Ministry
of Education.
- Fully qualified teaching staff are British educated
and native English speakers.
- The ELC offers a friendly, relaxed environment
which delivers excellent academic results.
- Fully approved Cambridge University Examinations
Centre
- Fully approved Cambridge University Teacher
Training Centre
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What courses do you offer?
For Local Students
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When do courses run?
For Local Students
- All Year Round Adult courses and One-to-One tuition
or Combination courses available on request throughout
the year
- Summer School is from 27 th June -31 st July
- All other courses are built in to the regular timetable
at the English Learning Centre, from 14.30 - 21.00hrs
- Students wishing to enter from Year 2 onwards are
required to take a placement test
For Overseas Students
- Subject to availability, all the above courses
are timetabled to run every Monday – Friday,
from 09.00 – 13.00hrs.
- We offer flexibility for Adults who may prefer
more intensive study programmes, or whose time
may be limited.
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What resources/facilities do you have?
For All Students
- Well stocked library offering excellent range of
books, journals, magazines and periodicals
- Fully networked computer suite with free internet
and email access
- Fully equipped audio visual resource room
- 10 well lit classrooms, all with a/c
- 2 English Learning Centre mini-buses, plus private
cars for ‘shuttling’ students to and from
School to accommodation base
- School canteen with tea/coffee making facilities
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Do your teachers speak English during the lessons?
For All Students
- All our teachers are UK educated and fully qualified.
Several are bilingual (Greek and English speakers),
with English being their 1st language.
- All lessons
are conducted in English unless otherwise requested.
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How do I know which is the right course for me?
For Overseas Students
- You will receive a placement test on the first morning
of the start of your course. This will determine your
correct level and ensure you are in the right group.
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How will I know if I’m on track with my course?
All Students
- Regular progress checks and monitoring of student
levels by our teachers ensure all students are achieving
their maximum potential.
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Will I receive a certificate at the end of the course?
For Local Students
- Regular Parent Teachers’ meetings are held
to discuss students progress.
- Students reports are given three times a year.
For Overseas Students
- Yes, all students receive a Certificate of Attendance
with Level Attained at the end of their course .
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Will I have to sit any exams?
For Local Students
- We are a University of Cambridge approved Exam
Centre. All exam students will sit Cambridge International
and Cambridge ESOL Exams.
- Only specific courses
have examinations attached to them. This will
be explained to students when registering for a
programme of study.
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Do I need to book my course in advance?
For Overseas Students
- Overseas visitors who are in Cyprus for just a
short period of time, may decide to embark on a
programme of study at the last minute. Within reason,
we can accommodate this need as long as sufficient
teachers and classroom space allows for this.
- All Overseas students on a 1 or 2 week package
have to book their course in advance, with a deposit
to secure their place on the programme.
- Deposit
due at least 4 wks prior to start of course – some
flexibility may be possible depending on tutor/accommodation
availability.
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Do I have to pay for my course in advance?
For Overseas Students
- 50% deposit is required when you register for your
course. The balance is due a week before the
course begins.
- Payment is by cash or cheque only, payable
in Cyprus Pounds (CY£) to The English Learning
Centre Ltd, Limassol.
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Do you provide accommodation for Overseas students?
For Overseas Students
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Where is the English Learning Centre?
- We're based in the centre of Limassol town, perfectly
situated for easy access to the heart of the cosmopolitan
tourist and beach areas, chic shopping districts and
the main highways connecting Limassol to the rest of
Cyprus.
See the
map.
- Limassol itself is surrounded by beautiful mountains;
within 20 minutes you can find yourself in rural peace
and tranquillity, away from the buzz of the main town.
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How far away from the beach/tourist area are you?
- We are located less than a 10 minute drive away from
the beach and tourist areas.
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Are Overseas students able to participate in additional activities whilst learning English here?
For Overseas Students
- As a student with a Closed group or on a Summer/Winter
camp package, your study programme will include
a full and half day excursion, for every week of study.
- Alternatively, if you’re an individual student
and would like us to arrange specific excursions or
activities for you, we are happy to do so. These can
include: scuba-diving, deep-sea diving, para-gliding,
jeep safaris to the mountains, horse-riding, and cookery
workshops, to name a few.
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