English for Academic Purposes

English for Academic Purposes

English Homestay one-to-one English language courses suitable for students preparing to study or work at an academic institution such as a university or college. Your English for Academic Purposes course is tailor-made by your teacher to meet your individual needs.

Accommodation
Accommodation is in the home of your carefully selected home teacher

Minimum age
18 years (for students under 18 see our Young Learner EAP course)

Course start dates
Arrive at your teacher’s home on any Sunday

Minimum length of stay
1 week

Levels
All levels from intermediate to advanced

Study options
1-1 individual tuition or 2-1 tuition with your friend, colleague or family member

Key points

  • 1-1 lessons with your teacher
  • course designed around what you need
  • can include for example academic writing, note-taking or presentation practice

 Your goals

  • to become familiar with academic styles
  • to achieve accuracy and to eliminate error in grammar and syntax
  • to increase confidence in speaking in specific situations
  • to expand vocabulary, including idioms and expressions

Fees include

  • intensive English language tuition with your teacher
  • all meals taken at home
  • comfortable homestay accommodation with your private bedroom
  • hospitality of a welcoming host family
  • study materials for use during your stay
  • student information pack
  • support from Homelingua staff before arrival and during your stay
  • personalised end-of-course Progress Report
  • certificate of attendance

2011 Fees. Valid from 2nd January 2011 - 31st December 2011 (fees per person)

Tuition time15 hours tuition per week20 hours tuition per week25 hours tuition per week

1-12-11-12-11-12-1
1 week£780£590£900£680£1025£770
2 weeks£1560£1180£1800£1360£2050£1540
3 weeks£2340£1770£2700£2040£3075£2310
4 weeks£3042£2301£3510£2652£3998£3003
Course supplements 1 person 2 people
Additional nights accommodation (max 2 nights £50 per night
 £40 per night
London and Edinburgh area £60 per week £50 per week
Academic course material supplement £50 £40
Private bathroom £100 per week £70 per week
Superior accommodation (including private bathroom) £350 per week £250 per week
Christmas and New Year supplement £100 per week £60 per week
Summer supplement 26.06.2011 - 27.08.2011 £30 per week £20 per week