English for Careers

COMPACT (60 HRS) – INTERACTIVE

ONLINE / IN-PERSON / ON A SHORT BREAK

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Principal Characteristics of ESP-CFI:

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Type of English

English for Specific Purposes (ESP).

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Number of levels available

5 levels: 3=Pre-intermediate, 4=Intermediate, 5=Post-intermediate, 6=Advanced and 7=Proficient.

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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 and intensive course.

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Interaction with the teacher and other learners

According to our definition of fully-interactive, which can be read here.

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Not a tailor-made course

ESP-CFI is an off-the-shelf course. Our definitions can be read here. Tailor-made programmes can be provided by special arrangement.

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Not an open-group of up to 25 learners

Our definitions of group types can be read here.

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A closed-group course of up to 15 learners

Start any time after we have assessed your current level of proficiency in English. Our definitions of group types can be read here.

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Lessons online as standard

50 hours spread over 6 months at 2.5 hpw.

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Option of in-person tuition

Our courses with the suffix FI all offer in-person options. However, a dislocation charge may apply.

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Option of tuition during a short break

In England. 15 hpw x 4 weeks. An intensive programme.

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An off-the-shelf course

As per our definitions, which can be read here.

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What do one get on ESP-CFI?

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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.

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All the learners in each group being at the same level of ability?

Yes.

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Freedom to progress at one's own pace?

No. Closed-group programmes such as ESP-CFI are pre-set to monitor and ensure learners’ success in external examinations.

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Computerised progress tests?

Yes.

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Beecham's own certificates of attainment?

Yes.

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Suitability to prepare for university entry tests in any country?

Yes, but online and in-person versions only. ESP-CFI on a short break can only be used remedially. We can also design ESP-CFI for revision or examination purposes by separate arrangement.

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Suitability to prepare a learner for international exams in EFL?

Yes, but online and in-person versions only. ESP-CFI on a short break can only be used remedially. We can also design ESP-CFI for revision or examination purposes by separate arrangement.

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Are lessons interactive?

Yes.

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Are feedback webinars interactive?

Yes.

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Is there personalised correction of compositions?

Yes.

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Is there a Beecham guarantee of success in external examinations?

Yes, but not on the version delivered during a short break in England.

Are all the teachers British?

Yes.

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Pre-enrolment information ESP-CFI:

Is there free assessment of current ability in English?

Yes.

Is there an enrolment fee?

No

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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 monthly payments without any additional cost of instalments. However, we reserve the right to make monetary corrections for unstable currencies.

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Is there a minimum contract of enrolment hours?

Yes. 60 hours of tuition, equivalent to 24 unit of any level. This is a compacted or intensive programme.

Are there discounts available for ESP-CFI?

Yes. See the discounts table below. If a person enrols in a self-formed group of learners (learners who study or work together), as long as they all have the same level of competence in English, significant discounts will apply.

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Is there a minimum ability in General English (EFL) expected to begin an ESP course?

Yes, level 2 (Elementary). English for specific Purposes (ESP) courses begin at level 3.

What is your refund policy on course ESP-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:

Enrolment Procedure:

  1. Use our Contact Form.
  2. We will contact you to answer any questions* or initiate our free pre-enrolment assessment procedure.
  3. 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.

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