Harrogate
Tutorial College
The College
The Courses
The College
Harrogate Tutorial College is a small, fully-accredited and friendly
college situated in the elegant spa town of Harrogate in a beautiful part
of the North of England. The college is located in safe and attractive
surroundings close to extensive parkland, about 5-minute walk from the
town centre.
The college offers English Language and other courses to overseas students.
We also have British students studying for the UK national examinations.
The classes are small to ensure that students would receive a lot of
individual attention and make rapid progress. The college use communicative
teaching techniques, modern course books which are loaned to students,
audio and video equipment. All the language skills are developed in an
active learning environment. A college certificate is given to students
at the end of their course.
All the teachers are well-qualified, experienced and sympathetic to students'
needs. They develop a good rapport with their classes.
The college has excellent host families close to the college. The students
would be accepted as a member of the family and have many opportunities
for more practice in English. The cost includes single room with half-board
weekdays and full-board at weekends. Summer School students are given
packed lunches on weekdays.
The college's Welfare Officer keeps in close contact with the students
and host families. She is available to discuss and help with any problems
the students may have.
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The Courses
All-Year Courses
Starting date: Any Monday
Duration: Minimum of 2 weeks
Age: Adults 17 years and over. Junior 15-16 years
Class size: Average 5 students, 10 maximum
English 15: 15 hours per week General English.
English 24: 24hours per week General English or a combination
of General English and options (e.g. Business English or English for Academic
Purposes).
English Plus: Combines English and academic or vocational studies.
Study Skills are included for entry to university or higher degrees.
Link Courses: Combine English with GCSE or GCSE 'A' levels. Tuition
in over thirty subjects available.
Courses for Teachers
Overseas Teachers' Refresher Course: Combines language awareness,
current teaching methodologies and materials. Normally 2 weeks in August
or by arrangement
Certificate in TESOL validated by Trinity College London: Details
on request.
Examination Preparation
Test centre for the University of Cambridge (KET, PET, First Certificate,
CAE, Proficiency, IELTS,) Pitman, London Chamber of Commerce, ARELS, GCSE
and GCSE 'A' Level examinations.
Summer School
Starting date: Any Monday
Duration: Minimum of 2 weeks
Age: Adults 17 years and over. Juniors 12-16 years
Class size: Average 9 students, 14 maximum
The college offers a variety of programmes which combine English classes
with an interesting range of sporting, social and cultural activities.
The excursions and social activities allow participants to explore the
countryside and cultural heritage of Britain and to practise English in
less formal situations. All activities are escorted and supervised by
members of staff.
General Programme: 15 hours per week English and a full programme
of sports, activities and visits. Activities include riding, swimming,
tennis, bowling, golf and skating. One full-day and one half-day excursion
to places of interest.
English and Riding: 15 hours English and 3 afternoons riding tuition
per week at Yorkshire Riding Centre (home of the British Equestrian Team)
or the Dairy Farm Riding School. Student learn about schooling, grooming
and general care of horses. Hacking and trekking are also available. Both
riding schools are BHS (British Horse Society) approved.
English and Tennis: 15 hours English and 3 afternoons per week
with professional coaching at local courts. All coaches are LTA approved.
Individual coaching is also available.
Intensive English: 24 hours English per week. The content of the
afternoon classes will depend on students' requirements.
English and English for Specific Purposes: 15 hours English and
9 hours specialist English relevant to the students' interests. Options
include computing, business, scientific or technical English, which are
offered subject to sufficient demand.
English and the Internet: 15 hours English and 9 hours Information
Technology. This includes introduction to Windows 95, word-processing,
spreadsheets, database, Email and the Internet. The students will have
the chance to build their own web sites.
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interested, please click to fill out the enquiry form
or contact: harrogate@ChinaLink.org.uk
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