| • | Cambridge Exam Course |
| • | Cambridge Exam Course Plus |
| • | IELTS Exam Preparation |
| • | Pathway Programme with the University of Malta |
| • | International Teacher Training |
| • | DELTA Course |
EXAM PREPARATION
Your passport to success! Proof of long term language
study abroad could help you gain an important job,
promotion or university place.
CAMBRIDGE EXAM COURSE
The University of Cambridge Certificate examinations
are among some of the
most widely-recognised English
language qualifications in the world. If your
English
level is between intermediate and advanced you have
a choice of three Cambridge exams - First Certificate
(FCE), Advanced (CAE) and Proficiency (CPE). Three
times a year - to coincide with fixed exam dates worldwide
- an 8 week preparatory course
is available at our school (the programme includes 8
weeks of tuition 9 weeks of accommodation to
include the final exam week).
FACT BOX
Weeks: 8 (plus 1 additional week accommodation)
Class max: 10
Lessons per week: 30
Lesson Time: 45 minutes
Levels:
Intermediate (FCE)
Upper-Intermediate (CAE)
Advanced (CPE)
Start dates 2008: Jan 7*, April 14, Oct 13
*This start date is only valid for FCE & CEA
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CAMBRIDGE EXAM COURSE PLUS
The University of Cambridge Certificate examinations are among some of the
most widely-recognised English language qualifications in the world. If your
English level is between intermediate and advanced you have a choice of three Cambridge exams - First Certificate (FCE), Advanced (CAE) and Proficiency (CPE). Three times a year - to coincide with fixed exam dates worldwide - a 12 week preparatory course is available at our school (the programme includes 12 weeks of tuition plus 13 weeks of accommodation to include the final exam week).
FACT BOX
Weeks: 12 (plus 1 additional week accommodation)
Class max: 10
Lessons per week: 30
Lesson Time: 45 minutes
Levels: Intermediate (FCE)
Upper-Intermediate (CAE)
Advanced (CPE)
Start dates 2008: March 17, Sep 15
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IELTS
If your long term study goal is university study in the Malta, the UK, South Africa, Australia or New Zealand a high score in the IELTS exam is required. Our course focuses on the development of the essential study skills that university-bound students need – e.g. essay writing and lecture note taking. The course is run as a Minigroup Intensive (max 6 students) with 30 lessons per week. The last 4 weeks of the 7 week course are dedicated to preparation for the examination.
FACT BOX
Weeks: 7 (plus 1 additional week accommodation)
Class max: 6
Lessons per week: 30
Lesson Time: 45 minutes
Level: Upper Intermediate
Start dates 2008: Jan 14, Feb 25, April 21, May 19, June 30, July 14, Aug 18, Sep 29
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Pathway Programme with the University of Malta
To meet the needs of university-bound students LAL Malta has teamed up with the prestigious University of Malta. Study for an internationally-recognised Bachelors degree (BA/BSc Hons) or a Masters Degree (MBA/MA/MSc). Prepare for higher education by reaching the required IELTS level with LAL Malta. Depending on your entry level you can choose either a 32 week, a 23 week or an 11 week preparatory course before starting university.
FACT BOX
Weeks: 32, 23 or 11 (depending on entry level)
Class max: 6
Lessons per week: 20
Lesson Time: 45 minutes
Level: Upper Intermediate
Start dates 2008: Jan 14 (32 weeks), Mar 17 (23 weeks), Jun 9 (11 weeks).
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INTERNATIONAL TEACHER TRAINING
This 2 week course is aimed at the qualified English language teacher whose first language is not English and whose job it is to teach English to Primary, Secondary and Tertiary students.
FACT BOX
Weeks: 2
Class max: 10
Lessons per week: 20
Lesson Time: 45 minutes
Level: Post Advanced
Start dates 2008: Feb 11, April 21
The general course structure will provide the ‘teachers’ with the opportunity to observe our own teachers, and take part in teaching practice within the school whilst being observed by their colleagues and our own members of the teaching department. In this way they can incorporate feedback and information exchange sessions into the syllabus.
The overall aim of the course will be to help the ‘teachers’ via three main areas…
Language Improvement:
• oral competence
• aural competence
• reading comprehension
• writing competence
Professional skills:
• needs analysis
• lesson planning
• learner-centred approach
• communicative approach
• classroom management
• awareness and use of authentic materials
Practical observation and teaching
• peer teaching
• importance of paralinguistics
The course needs a minimum of four participants.
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DELTA
(Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults)
LAL Malta is a Cambridge ESOL approved DELTA training centre to train native standard English-speaking teachers.
FACT BOX
Weeks: 6 weeks, split in 2 blocks of 4 weeks and 2 weeks
Class max: 10
Lessons per week: 35
Lesson Time: 60 minutes
Level: Native Speaker Standard
Start dates 2008: 1st block: February, 2nd block: May
