LAL Fort Lauderdale: Young Learner Students and I-20’s
As you may be aware, we have recently had updates on issuing I-20’s for shorter stays. Why is this news exciting? It will greatly benefit you and your Young Learner students. Now students of all ages may enter the US on a Visa Waiver, a B-1/B2 Tourist Visa, or a Student Visa (which requires the I-20).
This allows more flexibility and meets the needs of overseas students who otherwise would not be permitted entry on a Tourist visa.
Please note our brochured Young Learner Program does not qualify for an I-20 because the course offers 15 clock hours of tuition and not 18 clock hours as required by SEVIS. As some of you have expressed, your clients are often denied tourist visas and need student visas to travel to the USA. To solve this, we are pleased to announce that now Young Learners may qualify for an I-20. To extend our gratitude to you and your clients, LAL Fort Lauderdale will offer three extra hours of class time free of charge to these Young Learner students only.
For visa questions and reservations, please contact Yvonne Hanis.
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Malta to relocate Moscow consulate
Malta will relocate its consular office in Moscow as from next month to more modern facilities and this made it possible for Malta to be able to join Schengen at the end of this year. The Schengen Treaty is an agreement between EU member states setting out common border control rules, abolishing passport checks on travellers and requires EU member states to meet tough security standards. Malta's consular services will gain more importance under Schengen as the island will now be also responsible to issue visas on behalf the other EU member states.
In addition to the upgrading of its overseas representations, Malta signed collaboration agreements with Austria and Italy stipulating that the two countries will start issuing visas on Malta's behalf in those countries (see attached lists) where the Malta does not have a diplomatic mission. Malta will start forming part of the Schengen zone as from December 21 when it will be lifting its border controls at its sea ports. However, the major change will happen at the end of next March when border controls at the airport will be lifted for all passengers travelling to and from the Schengen zone.
For more information about LAL Malta please contact Isabella Conti.
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New LAL Torbay Guide for Adult Students
Every year we examine the services and facilities we offer in order to best meet the changing and developing needs of our clients. In our previous newsletter, we mentioned that adult students would no longer borrow textbooks and materials from the school but instead would be given their first textbook to keep included in the price. In this way, they are able to make notes in the texts and personalise their study experience. Over the past few months, we have also focussed our attention on the information that is given to students. We aim to make each student's stay comfortable, safe, productive and educational, and have created a new guide in order to enable students to make the most of their stay. The LAL Torbay Guide is going to be in place for 2008 and contains a wealth of useful information: from lesson times to theatre tickets; emergency contact details to ideal tour destinations, and; from school facilities to life in Britain. The guide is free, full colour and in many ways, similar to a brochure.
Please download a copy of the LAL Torbay Guide here.
For more information about LAL Torbay please contact Kerstin Doerfler.
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Easter at LAL Torbay
| In addition to the adult students in the school, we have a number of children's groups arriving throughout the winter. In 2008, LAL Torbay will be open to individual young learners from 17/03/08 - 04/04/08 but accepting groups of young learners in and around these times. We hope you or your groups would like to join us and experience our fabulous activity and tuition programmes - this is a lovely part of the UK to visit in Spring and we would like to be as flexible as possible |
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| with our programme to allow you to select the best elements for your clients. We are able to offer one week or longer courses with one free group leader for every ten students - please check out our agents area for net prices. |
For more information about Torbay please contact Kerstin Doerfler.
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LAL Torbay: Children in Need Event 2007
Children in Need is an annual event in Britain and very much part of the lives of the staff and the school over here. It is a charity with the aim of positively changing the lives of disadvantaged children in the UK in order to achieve a society where each child is supported in order to realise their potential.
Sounds formal...
...the reality is a day of fun and games in which staff, students and random passers by enjoy various different games and activities in order to enjoy raising some money for charity. Events this year included a cake sale, raffle and even throwing sponges of water at Simon Nelson - the head of our leisure programme. Photographs can shortly be viewed in the galleries page of StopPress.
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| Throwing sponges at Simone Nelson, Head of Leisure Department |
For more information about Torbay please contact Kerstin Doerfler.
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New look and feel of our student residence in Fort Lauderdale
We are really excited about our brand new look! Our student residence, La Quinta Inn, is undergoing renovations from top to bottom! Not only do we have fresh new paint, but new bedroom furniture and furnishings, bathrooms, and flooring. All rooms have been upgraded and everything is sparkling new. One building is already completed and the next one is underway. Our residence offers a large swimming pool and fitness centre for all our students and our patio is always the best place to socialize and make plans after school.
We are happy to make reservations for you at the school residence, host family accommodation and the Shore Haven Hotel.
For more information please contact Yvonne Hanis.
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Gratuities at LAL Malta
Learning English should be fun, whether students are in or out of class. All adult students that enrol on any English programme at LAL Malta are given the following gratuities:
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The welcome orientation meeting is held at the main school in Sliema and takes about 25 minutes giving information about the school, classes and Malta. The welcome meal is held at the Surfside which is within walking distance from the school, As it’s name says it all, the Surfside is a restaurant on the water’s edge and the students can choose between Pizzas, Pasta dishes or Salads along with a drink. The welcome drinks are held at Mojito Bar which is also within walking distance from the school. Our students can either choose to sit outside in the seated area or have a dance or too on the dancefloor! |
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The Malta Experience is an Audio Visual Spectacular which gives an insight to the history of Malta. This gripping commentary brings Malta’s history to life and our students can sit back and relax in the comfort of the air conditioned auditorium and select a language from a choice of twelve. The Malta Experience is situated in Valletta, Malta’s capital city which is only a short bus ride away from the main centre in Sliema. |
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Our students are offered a membership to the highly equipped gym on the island, Cynergi. The membership is valid is for 4 weeks during the students stay in Malta. The Cynergi health and fitness club is located in the neighbouring town of St. Julian’s and has a vast range of facilities, including a fully equipped gymnasium with a number of cardiovascular machines, 50 strength and plate loaded resistance machines, fully stocked free-weights hall and a virtual mountain known as ‘The Rock’ that gives your workout a totally new dimension. Other facilities include a 17 meter heated indoor pool, squash courts, changing rooms, saunas and steam baths, lounge area, personal trainers and various fitness classes. |
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LAL Malta has its own Beach Club situated just 5 minutes from the main adult school in Sliema, having a swimming pool with a large deck area with deck chairs and also changing rooms. All our students can make use of the beach club during the summer months in which it is also used as a venue for the welcome party. Our beach club also has a snack bar where our |
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We are also pleased to announce that FREE Wifi is available in the common areas (student lounge and internet cafeteria) at our adult centre in Sliema.
For more information about LAL Malta please contact Isabella Conti.
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LAL South Africa: English and Safari
Combine an English course in either Cape Town or Durban with an authentic 4 day Unique Safari Experience in the world-renowned Kruger National Park. This enormous and magnificent park is one of the most popular public entry game parks in the world. Its density of permanent game is unrivalled with hundreds of different species: 507 birds, 336 trees, 147 mammals, 114 reptiles, 49 fish, and 34 amphibians.
LAL South Africa and The Bundu Safari Company will ensure that you have an unforgettable experience in South Africa. Contact Gavin Eyre for more information on these exciting packages.
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SEC Toronto: Enhanced Student Lounge
| SEC has undergone many changes this month. We are now offering our students an environment in which they can socialize while playing pool or relax while watching a movie. The high-tech television and comfortable sofas allow students to feel at home in a contemporary surrounding. The pool table has become the centre of attention for the |
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| students as they organize contests during lunch and after school, which are supervised by our staff. The Student Lounge is a place where SEC students “hangout” in a warm and welcoming space, away from the cold weather. |
For more information on SEC Toronto please contact Anna Kielar.
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