Adult English and Activity Groups
Learn English and Enjoy a full programme of sports, activities, leadership and culture
With our English Language and Activity Programme, your group will get high-quality teaching and real-life local experience with full board homestay accommodation included. Every weekday morning, they’ll take classes in the mornings. And every afternoon, they’ll enjoy an action-packed programme of sports, activities and cultural visits in their new home city.
Key Info
Details may vary between course location
Morning lessons focus on developing core language skills, with particular emphasis given to speaking and listening. Vocabulary and pronunciation work are integrated into each session. Role-plays, AV technology, project work, and task-based activities will develop communicative skills. An entry level test will be held on the first school day and an end-of-course certificate and student report is provided.
Full board Homestay accommodation with packed lunch is included. Your group will also enjoy a supervised sports and activity programme, full and half day excursions.
What you need to know
Designed for beginner-level students and above, your group will take 15 hours of tuition per week from 09:30 -13:00 (09:00 - 13:30 in the UK, 09:00 – 12:15 in Canada) with each lesson lasting 45-55 minutes.
Courses start every Monday and are available on a year-round basis.
In Dublin, your classes run Monday to Friday, starting at 09:00 and ending at 13:00. Classes break at 11:00 for 20 minutes until 11.20.
In the UK, your classes run Monday to Friday, starting at 09:30 and ending at 13:00. Classes break at 11:00 for 30 minutes until 11:30.
In Canada, the Standard courses are from 09:00 – 12:15, Monday to Friday. Intensive lessons are from 09:00 – 14:00, Monday to Thursday and 09:00 – 12:15 on Fridays.
Our school buildings open at 08:30 Monday to Friday and are not open at the weekend.
Your lessons are developed by your teachers and are designed specifically to meet your needs. Every week a new programme will be shared with you so that you will be aware of that week’s learning goals.
All classes at CES use a coursebook. These are available from reception and form an essential part of your lessons. Please note, each level uses a different book, so you will need to purchase subsequent textbooks as you progress.
A level test will be sent to you in advance of your arrival. This will assess your grammar, writing and speaking skills and is used by our academic teams to place you in the most appropriate class.
We offer a system of continuous assessment during your study and at the end of each week our academic team will discuss which students should move to a different level in order to maximise their language experience.
If you feel you are in the wrong level, speak to your class teacher or to the Director of Studies.
Homestay
We are delighted to offer homestay accommodation at all our locations. Special care is given to make sure we can accommodate special requests.
Residence
We are delighted to offer residential accommodation very near to our Centres in Dublin, London, Oxford, Edinburgh, Leeds, Worthing, Toronto and Vancouver.
Enjoy life in your new home city just like the locals do. Our Social and Cultural Programme is a great way to improve your English, get to know your classmates, and truly experience and understand your new culture. From museum visits to sports afternoons and everything in-between, you’ll be kept busy.
Ready to Start your CES Journey?
CES has a dedicated team that will be able to look after all your needs and requirements. Contact us today!