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When can I start my course?

You can begin your Standard English course every Monday morning.

What are the Class times?

In Ireland, 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.

What time does the school building open?

Our school buildings open at 08:30 Monday to Friday in all locations and at 9:00 in London. We are not open at the weekend.

Will the classes follow a textbook?

Your lessons are developed by your teachers and take into account the needs of all students in your class. 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.

How will you decide which class I will be placed into?

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.

Will I be able to move up or down levels during my stay?

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 have any questions about your level, please speak to your class teacher or to the Director of Studies.