Brand-new course for students who wish to work and study in order to improve their language skills and gain valuable work experience! Students can also work towards the qualification ‘Cambridge Certificate in Work Experience’.
The Manchester Central School of English is proud to present our new sandwich course:
10 weeks General English Intensive
+
12 weeks work placement
+
2 weeks General English Intensive!
Aims and Objectives
Improve your English language skills and develop real-life working skills in paid placements!*
Timetable: 15 hours of General English (Monday – Friday in the mornings) plus 5 hours in the afternoons (2.5 hours on Tuesday and Wednesday) of skills and vocabulary necessary to the working environment.
Placement: 30+ working hours per week (days, evenings, weekends)
* Not all placements are paid
Work Placement
- In the ‘hospitality’ sector: hotels, restaurants.
- Located in rural areas (not cities), anywhere in England.
- Paid placements – students will receive at least the national minimum wage
- Accommodation provided by the employer.
- 30+ hours per week of work on average
- Some experience in a similar environment is necessary.
- Students must be of an Intermediate English level.
- Students can achieve the Cambridge Certificate in Work Experience – an internationally recognised certificate.
Internships
- In the ‘professional’ sector – students can choose a field in which they have professional experience – accounting, design, marketing, IT and sales are just a few options.
- More likely to be based in city locations in the North of England.
- The work is likely to be unpaid, but it will be a fantastic and valuable experience.
- Students must provide their own accommodation during the placement.
- Students must be of an Upper Intermediate English level.
- Students can achieve the Cambridge Certificate in Work Experience – an internationally recognised certificate.
Cambridge Certificate in Work Experience
The achievement of this certificate will demonstrate your skills and abilities in the work place. It provides an internationally recognized qualification of your employability.
- Learn English in a real working environment
- Gain knowledge of UK working practices (e.g. Health & Safety)
- Develop communication skills in the workplace
- Improve your customer service abilities
- Enhance your organization skills
- Gain valuable practical experience which will look good on your CV (resume)
General English Intensive (20 hours per week)
- Available all year
- Start any Monday
- Small groups (Minimum of 3 students required)
- Minimum age is 18 years old
- All levels
Outline of Syllabus – Morning classes
- Communication Skills practice for correct pronunciation
- Vocabulary work and spelling guidelines
- Listening activities based on real-life situations
- Reading tasks to aid understanding of English language
- Writing exercises aimed at improving accuracy
- Studying English grammar points relevant to the level of your course
Outline of Syllabus – Afternoon classes
- Concentrates on everyday English language
- Develop vocabulary and skills relevant to your work placement
- Discussion work to improve speaking and interaction skills
Course Fees
Special Offer!
Pay for 12 weeks of General English Standard (15 hours per week) but get 12 weeks of General English Intensive (20 hours per week)
| Course |
Fees |
Total |
| 12 weeks General English Intensive |
£1546 |
|
| Placement Fee |
£350 |
|
| Cambridge Certification Fee |
£110 |
|
| Enrolment Fee |
£35 |
£2041 |
Accommodation is not included in the above prices. For accommodation during your English course, please see our Accommodation page on our website.
Work Placements – accommodation will be provided, for a nominal charge, onsite or nearby.
Internships – students must find their own accommodation.
How to Apply
For all placements and internships:
1. Fill out the appropriate Student Assessment Form
Paid Work Placements
Unpaid Internships
2. Send it to info@manchestercse.co.uk with a copy of your CV (resume)
3. For Paid Work Placements (in the Hospitality or Catering sector), please also send a 200 word report on ‘Why you want to do this placement’ and also read our Guidelines to the Application Procedure and the Student Agreement.
