UCL Language Centre

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• Heller Bursary
• Graduate School Funding

Application submitted without payment/sponsorship documents will not be considered.

Course fees must be paid in full before the enrolment deadline. Applicants will not be considered as registered until they have spoken to the office and confirmed funding, even if their fees are subsidised.

Concessionary rates are available for UCL and University of London students, staff and alumni; proof of University affiliation must be shown.

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Accepted proof of affiliation:

Students: current valid student ID or unconditional offer letter/university acceptance letter for studies commencing the following term.

Staff: current valid UCL / UofL staff ID or UCLH staff ID.

Alumni: valid alumni card or copy of degree transcript / qualification certificate.

Autumn Term 2012 (October - December):

*We cannot offer any concessionary rate for 10 week bookings in the Autumn Term.

Winter Term 2013 (January - March):

Summer Term 2013 (April - July):

Academic Year 2012-2013

• Autumn Term 2012 - Monday 8th October - Friday 14th December 2012 (10 weeks)
• Winter Term 2013 - Monday 14th January - Friday 22nd March 2013 (10 weeks)
• Summer Term 2013 - Monday 29th April - Friday 5th July 2013 (10 weeks)

Evening Classes are held once a week for two hours from either 17:00-19:00 or 19:00-21:00.

*Classes falling on Bank Holiday 6th May 2013 will be rescheduled to Monday 8th July 2013.
*Classes falling on Bank Holiday 27th May 2013 - TBC

Courses are taught at various levels from complete beginner to post-advanced (conditional upon sufficient enrolments); participants are expected to progress onto the next level after 20 weeks. The list below outlines the different levels:

1 & 1+ (Beginners):

For learners who have no previous knowledge of the language. By the end of the course (20 weeks), participants will be able to communicate in and understand the language on a number of practical everyday matters.

2 & 2+ (Lower Intermediate):

For learners who have studied the language before, for instance up to GCSE level, and have some knowledge of the main present and past tenses. By the end of the course (20 weeks), participants will be able to communicate in and understand the language on many practical everyday matters related to various aspects of culture. Language learning skills and how to approach authentic material will be developed.

3 & 3+ (Upper Intermediate):

For learners who have a good basic knowledge of the language or those who have studied the language at A-Level some years ago. Participants should be able to give instructions and describe events, talk about the future and have a basic knowledge of the conditional and subjunctive. By the end of the course (20 weeks), participants will be able to converse reasonably fluently with native speakers and discuss personal, social and current issues using appropriate structures. Cultural awareness will be further developed. Language learning skills and how to approach authentic material will be enhanced.

4 & 4+ (Advanced):

For learners who have a good command of the language and its main grammatical structures or have recently achieved a good grade at A-Level. By the end of the course (20 weeks), participants will be able to converse with native speakers, follow debates, give short presentations and discuss current issues (local and worldwide) using more complex and linguistically accurate structures. Cultural awareness will be further developed and raised within a European/global context. Language learning skills and how to approach authentic material will be further enhanced.

5 & 5+ (Post-Advanced):

For speakers who are able to use the language with a high degree of fluency and accuracy. At this level, participants will improve their command of topic-related vocabulary and the ability to vary their style according to the situation. Participants will be able to use all forms of the language in a professional environment. Cultural awareness will be further developed and raised within a European/global context. Language learning skills and how to approach authentic material will be further enhanced.

Proficiency:

For speakers who are able to use the language fluently and accurately. The main emphasis will be on conversation and group discussions with the extensive use of authentic materials.

Certificates of attendance can be issued upon request (with a minimum of 70% course attendance).

Who needs an assessment?

If you are a complete beginner in your target language, or if you are currently studying with us and simply want to re-enrol you do not need an assessment.

If you have any knowledge of or previous qualifications in your chosen language but are not currently studying it with us, you will need to book an assessment.

Why do we run assessments?

People who apply to participate in our courses have varying levels of ability in their chosen language. Some may have studied the language already, others may have some knowledge from family or friends, but have never formally studied it.

We run assessments to give applicants a chance to meet with our tutors and to be placed in a suitable class according to ability. This helps to ensure the maximum amount of success and enjoyment for our students.

What to expect

Our assessments are simply an informal conversation with one of our tutors. They will decide which level will be most suitable for you by talking to you in the target language and by listening to the level of response that you can give.

Some assessments may involve a small amount of writing or reading, particularly for languages that do not use the Latin alphabet (Japanese, Greek etc.)

The assessment should take no longer than 15 minutes. If you are having difficulty understanding the tutor or if have any queries at any point, the tutor will always be happy to speak to you in English.

How to book

Assessments are booked as part of the online application process. When you have completed your application you will be asked to select a day and time for your assessment. If there are no days/times available you will be given the number to call the office for alternative arrangements.

Assessment outcomes and timetabling

Once you have completed your assessment the tutor will direct you to our office where we will discuss your timetable options.

• Enrolment for the Summer Term 2013 (Monday 29th April - Friday 5th July 2013 - 10 weeks) is now closed.
• Should you still wish to enrol, please complete the online registration, check the vacancy list on our web page and contact us to submit your payment.
• Summer Term 2013 - Monday 29th April - Friday 5th July 2013 (10 weeks)*

*Classes falling on Bank Holiday 6th May 2013 will be rescheduled to Monday 8th July 2013.
*Classes falling on Bank Holiday 27th May 2013 - TBC

• Enrolment for the Summer Term 2013 (Monday 29th April - Friday 5th July 2013 - 10 weeks) is now closed.
• Should you still wish to enrol, please complete the online registration, check the vacancy list on our web page and contact us to submit your payment.
• Please note that the vacancy list will only be updated at the end of the working day. We will operate on a first-come, first-served basis.

You should fill in the registration form with your personal details and give your availability here.

IMPORTANT:

• By submitting an application form you have not yet committed to a course. 
• Your application will notify us of your interest but will not automatically secure you a place. 
• You will only be registered when you have contacted us to submit your course fees.
• It is essential that you provide us with your availability as this is taken into account when the class timetable is set.

Enrolment Periods:

Monday to Thursday from 11:00 to 18:00

• Autumn Term: 27th August to 27th September 2012

• Winter Term: 5th November to 13th December 2012

• Summer Term: 25th February to 21nd March 2013

In order to enrol, participants should fill in the online application and contact the UCL CLIE on 020 7679 5454 within two working days to submit payment for the course.

Summer Term 2013 - 29th April - 5th July 2013

• Bedford Way - Centre for Languages & International Education (CLIE) - 26 Bedford Way WC1H 0AP
• Cruciform Building - Gower Street WC1E 6BT
• Rockefeller Building - 21 University Street WC1E 6DE
• Foster Court - Malet Place
• Roberts Building - Malet Place

Certificates of attendance can be issued upon request (with a minimum of 70% course attendance).

Request a certificate of attendance (opens your email software)
Please include the following in your email

• Name and Surname
• Language and Level taken
• Year of Study