Are you ready to improve your English language skills, prepare for that perfect job and have fun along the way?
Perth College UHI's Language School offers programmes which enable you to learn and improve your English while making the most of your time in Scotland.
From general English courses to exam preparation and progression to our mainstream courses, our staff will help you meet your goals, introduce you to native and non-native English speakers, help find accommodation and give advice on how to get a job while you're studying!
General English and Exam Preparation Short Courses for EU Students
These courses offer a short intensive programme of general English including vocabulary, grammar, speaking, listening, reading and writing in our British Council accredited Language School.
Classes will be 21 hours per week to take place between 9am Monday and 5pm Friday. Timetables vary according to level.
Dates Duration Fee
7 September 2009 - 11 December 2009 13 weeks* £510
11 January 2010 - 26 March 2010 11 weeks £440
12 April 2010 - 18 June 2010 10 weeks** £400
*including induction week
**exam classes have no tuition in the final week
The above fee includes all course materials.
Home-stay accommodation can be arranged at an additional fee of £97 per week for half board or £65 per week for self-catering.
Cambridge ESOL Exam Dates
FCE - 8 December, 13 March, 15 June
CAE - 9 December, 6 March, 16 June
CPE - 10 December, 17 June
Additional fees are payable for students wishing to enter exams
(minimum 10 applicants).
Please contact Janis Scott by e-mail at janis.scott@perth.uhi.ac.uk or by telephone on 00 44 1738 877806 for further information.
General Courses
For our general English language courses, we test students at the start of their course and then monitor them to ensure they are at the correct level. General English classes are designed to help develop language skills - to help you speak more fluently and write more clearly, as well as giving plenty of listening and reading. They also include preparation for examinations and assessments.
Our integrated approach encourages the use of grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, and special expressions in context and provides you with the chance to use and understand English in real-life tasks.
Our general courses feature:
- Year-round classes from late August to June
- Students can enrol and start any Monday
- 15 or 20 hours of tuition per week
- Maximum of 20 students per class
- Elementary to advanced levels
Exam Preparation
Cambridge ESOL examinations are held each year in March, December and June at Perth College UHI.
The Cambridge Main Suite English exams are internationally recognised, valid for life and are administered here at Perth College UHI. In addition, the Language School prepares students for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test through practice of different question styles and ensuring they enter examinations at the appropriate levels.
Our exam preparations include:
- Year-round classes from late August to June
- 21 hours of tuition per week
- Start any Monday (please check examination and entry dates before applying)
- Maximum of 20 students per class
- Intermediate to advanced levels
You can choose from a number of courses and degree programmes at other colleges which are also members of UHI Millennium Institute.
English for Employees
Every day, people from all over the world arrive in the UK and Perth, looking for employment and opportunities. Perth College UHI works with local employers to help improve the English language skills of their workforce. We can tailor programmes to suit individual business needs and can deliver tuition to groups or individuals, either in Perth College UHI or the workplace.
Contact the International Centre to discuss how we can help meet your specific business needs.
Private Lessons
Many students choose to study one-to-one with an English tutor to increase the intensity of their course, to study and discuss literature, to prepare a presentation, to focus on writing reports, or simply to work on increasing vocabulary or oral fluency in conversation.
Private lessons should be booked in advance and can be taken whether or not you are enrolled in another language course.
