General English
COMPACT (60 HRS) – INTERACTIVE
– ONLINE / IN-PERSON / ON A SHORT BREAK
Code: EFL-CFI
Euro is used for standardisation. Convert to your currency.- Contract of 60 hrs
- 24 units
- Online or in-person (2.5 hpw x 6 months)
- On a short break (15 hpw x 4 wks)
- Discounts for self-formed groups
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Principal Characteristics of EFL-CFI:
Type of English
General English (EFL).
Number of levels available
8 levels: 1=Beginner, 2=Elementary, 3=Pre-intermediate, 4=Intermediate, 5=Post-intermediate, 6=Advanced, 7=Proficient and 8=Quasi-native.
Duration of each level
60 hours of lessons or 24 units. Each hour of tuition requires 4 hours of additional self-study. This is a compacted or intensive programme.
Interaction with the teacher and other learners
According to our definition of interactive, which can be read here.
Not a tailor-made course
EFL-CFI is an off-the-shelf course. Our definitions can be read here.
Not an open-group course of up to 25 learners
Our definitions of group types can be read here.
A closed-group course of up to 15 learners
Our definition of group types can be read here.
Lessons online as standard
2.5 hpw x 6 months
Option of in-person tuition
However, a dislocation fee may apply. Lessons can be given in groups or through private lessons.
Option of tuition during a short break
In England. 15 hpw x 4 weeks.
An off-the-shelf course
As per our definitions, which can be read here.
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What does one get on EFL-CFI?
Beecham's unique system of cyclical admissions, whereby one can start at any time?
No. Closed-group courses are linear, with a starting point and a finishing point.
All the learners in each group are at the same level of ability?
Yes.
Freedom to progress at one's own pace?
No. Closed-group courses are pre-set to monitor and ensure learners’ success in examinations.
Computerised progress tests?
Yes.
Beecham's own certificates of attainment?
Yes.
Suitability to prepare for university-entry tests in any country?
Yes, as a fully-interactive programme. Our definitions can be read here. Learners are guided by our teachers.
Suitability to prepare learners for international exams in EFL?
Yes, as a fully-interactive programme. Our definitions can be read here. Learners are guided by our teachers.
Are lessons interactive?
Yes.
Are feedback webinars interactive?
Yes.
Is there personalised correction of texts?
Yes.
Is there a Beecham guarantee of success in external examinations?
Yes, but only if tuition is taken online or in-person; not if it is taken on a 4-week break.
Are all the teachers British?
Yes.
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Pre-enrolment information EFL-CFI:
Is there free assessment of current ability in English?
Yes.
Is there an enrolment fee?
No.
Is there a materials fee?
Yes. It is payable on enrolment before you can begin. Materials cost approximately 150 Euros per level so it is not frequent. The materials fee cannot be paid in instalments and is not refundable if a learner withdraws from a course after enrolment.
Is there an option to pay the tuition fee in instalments?
Yes. In 6 montly payments without any additional cost of instalments. However, we reserve the right to make monetary corrections for unstable currencies.
Is there a minimum contract of enrolment hours?
60 hours of tuition, equivalent to 24 unit of any level. This is a compacted or intensive course.
Are there discount available for EFL-CFI?
Yes. See the discounts table below. If a person enrolls in a self-formed group of learners (learners who study or work together), as long as they all demonstrate the same level of competence in English, significant discounts will apply.
Is there a minimum ability in English expected?
No, you can be an absolute beginner. There are 8 levels in total for EFL-CFI.
What is your refund policy on course EFL-CFI?
Online or in-person tuition:
(i) if an enrolment is cancelled, at least 14 days before the date of the commencement of the course, then 100% of the contract value, is refunded;
(ii) if an enrolment is cancelled, giving us less than 14 days’ before the commencement date, then 75% of the contract value is refunded;
(iii) if the student withdraws after commencing the course, then 50% of the unutilised value of the contract is refunded.
Tuition on a short break:
No refunds are possible, whether it is for the journey, the accommodation, the meals, or the tuition.
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Discounts for self-formed groups:
4-6 Learners
12.5% discount each- Contract of 60 hours / 24 units
- Online or in-person (2.5 hpw x 6 months)
- Short break in England (15 hpw x 4 wks)
7-9 Learners
25% discount each- Contract of 60 hours / 24 units
- Online or in-person (2.5 hpw x 6 months)
- Short break in England (15 hpw x 4 wks)
10-12 Learners
37.5% discount each- Contract of 60 hours / 24 units
- Online or in-person (2.5 hpw x 6 months)
- Short break in England (15 hpw x 4 wks)
13-15 Learners
50% discount each- Contract of 60 hours / 24 units
- Online or in-person (2.5 hpw x 6 months)
- Short break in England (15 hpw x 4 wks)
Enrolment Procedure:
- Use our Contact Form.
- We will contact you to answer any questions* or initiate our free pre-enrolment assessment procedure.
- No payment is required before your current level of English is assessed and you have been offered a place by us.
* If you prefer, we can answer any pre-enrolment questions in your language.