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This is based on an active learning approach, where children focus on learning through play and discovery. The well structured course focuses on the 4 key skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing, each one fundamental in learning to communicate. We work on theme-based topics - colours, shapes, numbers, the alphabet, fruit, my body, my family, my school, transport, incorporating a variety of methods, eg, songs & movement, games, puzzles, art & craft, cookery, and listening activities which motivate, enthuse and educate the children at the same time.

The children's work is regularly displayed in classrooms and on boards around the school, encouraging total involvement and building their confidence. Throughout their course, we carefully monitor the child's social, psychological and language development. Children are encouraged to perform singing and dancing roles in our annual Christmas Show and Summer Fete.

This introductory 2 years ensures Young Learners begin the 8-year course familiar and comfortable with the English Learning Centre, its staff and their own surroundings.

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The course framework is a cumulative programme developing the students' skills over an 8 year period, leading to IGCSE and GCE in English Language. Again, the emphasis is on the key English skills, speaking, listening, reading and writing. Below is the 8-year route our students are expected to follow:

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This enables students to follow an English course which will prepare them to pass the Pre-University exams and enter Greek Universities in both Greece and Cyprus. Our results have been excellent. Students who have attended this course usually score between 30-38 out of 40.

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The GCE 'O' Level is an internationally recognized qualification, studied at secondary level in England.

As well as attaining a highly regarded academic qualification, students attending this course will develop specialized critical language skills. The course is a literature based one, covering classical and contemporary authors, playwrights and poets. All the main genres are studied, poetry, novels, plays, with emphasis given to key authors and exam requirements. Throughout the course, students will have plenty of opportunity to explore, review and critically analyse works of literature through structured oral-based discussion. Reading and essay writing form a central element of the course.

This is a demanding and rewarding course and students will be expected to achieve certain standards to fulfill the exam requirements.

On successful completion of the 'O' level, a student will have achieved excellent critical English language skills. A student will be confident enough to clearly articulate an informed opinion on many great works of prose, poetry and drama and will be able to continue onto the GCE 'A' level literature course. However, it is not a pre-requisite to have English Literature 'O' level.

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The GCE 'A' Level is an internationally recognized qualification, studied at secondary level in England.

Literature provides the core education for any student interested in studying English. The route it follows provides students with enormously valuable knowledge on human behaviour through study of the great writers and their works.

As with the 'O' level, the 'A' level will lead to an internationally acknowledged qualification. Students will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of English literature through excellent critical English language skills. All the basic elements of the 'O' level are covered, but with greater depth and more challenging critical analysis than previously discussed.

The 'A' level is broken down into the AS and A2 levels. The AS level will be taken at the end of the first one and a half years, with the A2 level taken the following year. For any students wishing to pursue a career in Law, Journalism, Teaching English as a second language, Translation, Psychology, History or a Drama/Media based career, this qualification is perfect and equips the students with vital skills.

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THE IELTS (International English Learning Testing System) Examination is designed for students who wish to study in an English University or College. This class prepares students for the examination and also provides general training in study skills. The level is high and suitable only for advanced level students.

There are four papers and students are given a mark for each paper, plus an overall mean score. Each paper has a maximum of 9.0. There is no pass or fail in IELTS. Most UK universities require a score of between 5.5 and 7.5.

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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is a test for students who wish to apply to an English or American University or College. There is no specific pass or fail score. An acceptable TOEFL score depends on the requirements of the institution desired. The scores attained in the TOEFL are valid for a two-year period only.

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One of the most important aspects of 'knowing' a language is having the ability to translate it meaningfully. To be able to do this successfully, understanding the 'substance' of the language is crucial.

In the Modern Greek 'O' level course, our students are given a thorough grounding in the essential 'ingredients' that form the language. Such knowledge equips the students with all the skills they need to be able to understand, translate and write effectively. For native Greek students, the study of Modern Greek has the added benefit of further developing the student's understanding of the English language.

The 'A' level course expands these skills still further through a greater analysis and exploration of translation in relation to literature; an excellent foundation for the higher study of subjects around literature, teaching, law and translation at University or College.

Successful students will be awarded the internationally recognised GCE 'O' and 'A' level awards.

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