Academic English

Our Academic English course is designed to prepare students wishing to study at university in the UK or any English speaking country. The morning classes will concentrate on improving your level of general English, as used in an academic context, and will develop all aspects – grammar, vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading and writing. The afternoon classes will concentrate on the specific skills you will need to study successfully in English at universities – note taking, presentation skills, reading skills, report and essay writing skills.

In addition, RLC is the IELTS test centre for the area, so students can book to take the IELTS test at the school, either before or after completing the course, if they wish. The school also runs regular IELTS exam preparation evening courses, two evenings a week.

The Class Tutor is responsible for the progress and academic welfare of the class. Homework is set and student progress is discussed at the weekly Teachers' Meeting. There is regular testing and students have regular tutorials with their teachers to discuss their progress and ways to maximise their learning. Support will be given to help students obtain the information they need when choosing a university.

Class Times

9.15 - 12.35 Monday to Friday

2.000 - 3.30 Monday to Thursday

Minimum age:	16
Maximum class size:	12
Prescore (test yourself now):	55+

Professional English

Our Professional English course is designed to prepare students who wish to use their English in work situations. Morning lessons will concentrate on general English (grammar, vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, writing). Afternoon lessons will concentrate on English used in the workplace (telephoning, making polite requests and offers, giving and receiving instructions, giving directions inside a building etc.).

The Class Tutor is responsible for the progress and academic welfare of the class. Homework is set and student progress is discussed at the weekly Teachers' Meeting.

Timetable

9.15 - 12.35 & 2.00 - 3.30 Monday to Friday

For EU nationals optional work placement can be found in the area in the service sector upon completion of the course.

Minimum age:	18
Maximum class size:	12
Prescore (test yourself now):	50 - 90

Preparation for IELTS

Entry level: Pre-Intermediate CEF A2

Class Size: 12 Maximum

Start Date: Any Monday

Timetable: 9.15 - 12.35 Monday to Friday & 2.00 to 3.30 Monday to Thursday

This course is designed for students who wish to go on a Foundation course at a university or gain an IELTS band of 4 to 5. The course concentrates on developing the General English and IELTS exam skills you will need to get the grade you want. As well as developing in depth all the necessary language skills, the course focuses on improving your test technique for each part of the IELTS test. Structures of particular relevance to IELTS and the study of formal language and texts with specific reference to academic and general vocabulary will be studied.

2015 IELTS Examination Dates:

January 10, February 7, March 14, April 18, May 16, June 13, July 11, August 1, September 12, October 10, November 7, December 5.

The speaking test can be one week before or one week after the written paper.

Important: The IELTS examination is to be booked and paid separately. The current cost is £150. Application deadlines apply, please contact the IELTS office for further information or go to their website.

Minimum age:	16
Maximum class size:	12
Prescore (test yourself now):	45 - 60

Intensive General English

The Intensive General English Course is for those seeking an intensive, thorough study of English and want to study from 1 to 34 weeks. The in-depth approach caters for all aspects of English listening, speaking, reading, writing and vocabulary extension.

The Class Tutor (morning teacher) is responsible for the class progress and academic welfare.

Homework is set and individual progress is assessed at the weekly Teachers' Meeting. Your level is tested every five weeks and the Class Tutor discusses your needs & personal progress in regular tutorials with you.

Class Times

9.15 - 12.35 Monday to Friday

2.00 - 3.30 Monday to Thursday

Minimum age:	16
Maximum class size:	12
Prescore (test yourself now):	20 - 90

Start Dates 2015

Any Monday from 5th January, 2015.

Beginners Accepted - 04th May - 21st Sept - 16th November

Fees 2015

General English
Course Duration	1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks
28 lessons (21 hours)	£275	£265pw	£255pw	£245pw
20 lessons (15 hours)	£269	£259pw	£249pw	£239
Academic Materials & Services	£53	£53	£53	£533
Course duration	5-7 weeks	8-15 weeks	16-20 weeks	21-28 weeks	29-34 weeks
28 lessons (21 hours)	£226 pw	£220 pw	£216 pw	£210 pw	£200 pw
20 lessons (15 hours)	£220 pw	£214 pw	£210 pw	£204 pw	£195 pw
Academic Material & services	£63	£89	£101	£111	£137

Academic year

Academic year courses are ideal for those seeking to study from 35 to 48 weeks in the UK. All our language programmes are carefully prepared to provide a basis for success. The in-depth approach caters for all aspects of English listening, speaking, reading, writing and vocabulary extension.

The Class Tutor (morning teacher) is responsible for the class progress and academic welfare.

Homework is set and individual progress is assessed at the weekly Teachers' Meeting. Your level is tested every five weeks and the Class Tutor discusses your needs & personal progress in regular tutorials with you.

Class Times

9.15 - 12.35 Monday to Friday

2.00 - 3.30 Monday to Thursday

Minimum age:	16
Maximum class size:	12
Prescore (test yourself now):	20-90

Start Dates 2015

Any Monday

Duration: 35+ weeks

Fees 2015

Academic year
28 lessons per week	£176 pw
Academic Material & Service	£149

English & IELTS

The English for IELTS course is available from level B1. It is designed to provide intensive study of the linguistic competencies and practice of the techniques and skills required for the IELTS test. It will develop in depth the language skills you need and will focus on improving your test technique for each part of the IELTS test. Structures of particular relevance to IELTS and the study of formal language and texts with specific reference to academic and general vocabulary will be studied.

Minimum age:	16
Maximum class size:	12
Prescore (test yourself now):	55-90

Course Start Dates 2015

Any Monday from 5th January 2015

Timetable

9.15 - 12.35 Monday to Friday

2.00 - 3.30 Monday to Thursday

2015 IELTS Examination Dates:

Written Paper

January 10, February 7, March 14, April 18, May 16, June 13, July 11, August 1, September 12, October 10, November 7, December 5.

Please note the speaking test may be one week before or one week after the written paper.

Important: The IELTS examination is to be booked and paid separately. The current cost is £150. Application deadlines apply, please contact the IELTS office for further information or go to their website.

Fees 2015

English & IELTS
Course duration	4 weeks	5-12 weeks	13-24 weeks
28 lessons (21 hours)	£270 pw	£249 pw	£235 pw
Academic Material & Services	£71	£92	£103

Legal Studies

The course is designed for both professionals and students of law who have a level of English which is equivalent to IELTS 6.0/CEFR B2, or higher.

There are 2 different courses to chose from, each running for 8 weeks. Morning lessons will concentrate on legal studies (15 hours per week) and participants then study the Business & Professional English option in the afternoons (6 hours per week). Clients can also choose to do two week modules from the main course syllabus to further develop their skills in a particular area. Tailor made closed group courses can be arranged at any time (minimum 2 weeks).

The Legal Studies syllabus for both 8 week courses includes Cambridge English: Legal (ILEC) examination preparation, legal document drafting, letter writing, and mock civil trials.

Class Times

9.15 - 12.35 Monday to Friday

2.00 - 3.30 Monday to Thursday

Minimum age:	18
Maximum class size:	12
Prescore (test yourself now):	70 RLC online test B2 or IELTS 6.0

START DATES 2015

Tailor made closed group courses can be arranged at any time (minimum 2 weeks).

20^th April – 12^th June, 2015 (8 weeks)

27^th July – 18^th September (8 weeks)

Two week modules may be studies from the eight week course please contact us for further details.

COURSE OUTLINE

20th April - 12th June, 2015

ILEC COURSE PROGRAMME

MODULE 1

WEEK 1

Legal Practice Legal education and training

Structure of law firms

Areas lawyers practise in

Client care procedures including correspondence (letters of advice, legal opinion)

Civil court systems and types of law

Persons in court

Documents in court

Lawyer – client privilege and matters of confidentiality

Introduction to Tort

Legal Latin

WEEK 2

Contract Basic principles

Formation of a contract – offer, acceptance, consideration, intention

Drafting and negotiating contracts; form of a contract – essential terms; express and implied terms; standard clauses; exclusion and limitation

clauses;

Commercial Contracts structure

WEEK 3

Assignment and third-party rights

Licensing agreements; commercial leases

e-contracts

Breach of contract and remedies; types of damages

Void or unenforceable contracts

WEEK 4

Intellectual property

Copyright and patents; design rights; trade marks and domain names’ branding

Licensing

Remedies for infringement of intellectual property rights (damages, injunctions)

WEEK 5

Overview of banking

Rights and obligations of debtors and creditors

Documents representing right to credit or payment: promissory notes, cheques, letter of credit, bills of exchange etc.

Impact of e-commerce: electronic negotiable instruments

WEEK 6

Secured transactions

Law relating to measures giving credit to borrowers and security to lenders as in e.g. loans

Protecting assets

Fraud

WEEK 7

Competition law and regulation of business activities which are anticompetitive e.g. monopolies, cartels; price-fixing

Regulation of mergers: horizontal and vertical

Tax evasion

WEEK 8

Introduction to Transnational Commercial Law

Conflict in private International law

Overview of EU law and Human Rights

Dispute Resolution - Ways of resolving disputes: arbitration, mediation, adjudication

27^th July – 18^th September, 2015

MODULE 2

WEEK 1

Business Associations

Types of business organisations e.g. limited companies, PLCs, partnerships etc. liabilities of owners and management

How companies are formed e.g. incorporation, memoranda and articles of association

Internal management of companies: AGM, EGM, board of directors etc.

Mergers and acquisitions; friendly / hostile take-overs

WEEK 2

Raising capital; shares and dividends

Corporate governance

Rights and responsibilities of company directors; board of directors; shareholders

WEEK 3

Company Capitalisation

Minutes of Meetings

Shareholder rights

Insolvency and winding up companies; bankruptcy and liquidation procedures

WEEK 4

Employment law

Contracts of employment; terms and conditions of employment

Dismissal: unfair, discriminatory, redundancy

WEEK 5

Sale of Goods

Standard terms and conditions in sale of goods contracts

Transfer / retention of title

Warranties and breach of warranty e.g. fitness for purpose

WEEK 6

Real Property Buying and selling commercial property – freehold, leasehold

Rights and obligations of tenants and landlords

Commercial Leases

WEEK 7

Environmental law

Protecting the environment – legal frameworks (implementation, monitoring, compliance and enforcement)

International treaties and conventions

Sanctions, damages, injunctions

WEEK 8

ILEC examination preparation

NB: Exam fees are payable by the candidate and are not included in course fees.

FEES 2015

Legal Studies Course
28 lessons per week 8 week course fee 28 lessons per week 2 week course fee	£2400 £650
Academic Material & Service 8 week course 2 week course Enrolment Fee (Non-refundable)	£92 £53 £65