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The ELTC offers a range of part-time English  language classes to both existing University of Sheffield students and staff, as well as members of the public. The classes are at different levels and some can prepare you for an internationally recognised English language test.
Part-time English Language Support
If you are an existing student at the University of Sheffield on a degree course, you may also take some free part-time English language classes designed to support you academic study. YOU MUST BE A DEGREE LEVEL STUDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY TO JOIN THESE CLASSES.
Please click on the link below to find out more.
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Part-time Cambridge ESOL Preparation Classes
Open to all, students, staff and members of the public, the ELTC offers fee-paying part-time classes to improve your English and prepare for an internationally recognised Cambridge ESOL exam. The ELTC is authorised to run University of Cambridge ESOL exams. All our staff are qualified and experienced English language teachers. Our Centre is very modern, with spacious classrooms equipped with the latest technology and learning resources. |
Levels
We currently offer classes at 4 different levels preparing for  4 different University of Cambridge ESOL exams, which are optional at the end of your course. Furthermore, you can take your University of Cambridge ESOL exam at the ELTC here in Sheffield.
Our current part-time classes are:
1) Intermediate: Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET)
PET Cambridge English: Preliminary uses real-life situations that are especially designed to help you understand factual information and show awareness of opinions, attitudes and mood in both spoken and written English.
(IELTS 4.0+, CEFR B1 or equivalent)
2) Upper-Intermediate: Cambridge English: First (FCE)
FCE is an exam for people who can use everyday written and spoken English in a variety of situations. It is an ideal exam for people who want to use English for initial steps into work or study in an English-speaking context.
(IELTS 5.5+, CEFR B2 or equivalent)
3) Advanced: Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
CAE is a high-level qualification that is officially recognised by universities, employers and governments around the world and shows the level of English required for demanding academic and professional settings.
(IELTS 6.5+, CEFR C1 or equivalent)
4) Post-Advanced: Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)
CPE is Cambridge ESOL's highest level exam. It is aimed at people who use English for professional or study purposes that require a highly developed language competence. It is also demonstrates holders can expertly manipulate the English language.
(IETLS 8.0+, CEFR C2 or equivalent)
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Dates and Times
A 10-week course for all levels, from 5.30-7.00pm on Mondays and Wednesdays, runs twice a year. The next course starts in February 2012.
Start Date: Monday 20th February 2012
End Date: Wednesday 16th May 2012
Exam Date (optional): PET/FCE = Saturday 19th May 2012
CAE/CPE = Saturday 12th May 2012
Speaking exams will be held in the week between 12th-19th May (TBC).
Further courses will be offered from September to December 2012. |
Enrolment
Applications should be received by Monday 13th February. You may only miss the first week of the course and the last date of entry is 27th February.
To enrol for a place on the course, you now need to come one of the course registration evenings and bring any evidence of your English level (e.g. English certificate) if you have any. You will complete a written task and have a spoken interview. We will then discuss with you which class and Cambridge exam is best suited to you, taking in to account your preference.
Please come on one of the following nights:
Wednesday 23rd November 2011
Wednesday 14th December
Wednesday 18th January 2012
Wednesday 1st February
Monday 6th February
Wednesday 8th February
Monday 13th February
You can arrive any time between 5 - 6pm and the process takes up to an hour.
You should come to the ELTC building at 78 Hoyle Street, S3 7LG. Please see www.sheffield.ac.uk/eltc for a link to a google map at the top of the page. |
Fees
Fees for all levels are £325 including tuition, course book,  practice test resources and extra study materials. You will also receive a University of Sheffield student card, giving you access to the University facilities, including library and computer systems, for the duration of the course.
If you enter for the optional Cambridge ESOL exam at the ELTC, you must also pay a Cambridge exam fee. Currently exam fees are £105.
All fees must be paid in advance before you start the course.
It is possible to sit the exam without attending a course at the ELTC. Please click on the link on the right-hand side to find out more about just taking the exam. |
Application
In order to apply for a place on the course, you should complete the online application form by clicking the link below.
PLEASE NOTE that all applications should be received by Monday 13th February 2012.
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