LISC Newsletter December 2008
Spring 2009 is the time to get studying at LISC!
The pound has fallen in value - great savings on a quality education in London
At London International Study Centre (LISC) we know you are looking for a great place to study, a welcoming family, and London's spectacular attractions on your doorstep. With LISC's great value programmes and the very low value of the British Pound, there is no better time to start than in Spring 2009.
With English courses (including homestay) starting at GBP400 per week, see how much you might have saved in the last 6 months by studying at LISC.
| Course Cost | Rate Now | 6mths ago | Weekly saving | |
| Yen £400 |
135.3 54,112 |
204.0 81,600 |
-34% -27,488 |
Yen saving! |
| Ruble £400 |
40.8 16,300 |
46.7 18,668 |
-13% -2,368 |
Ruble saving! |
| Yuan £400 |
10.3 4,120 |
13.7 5,488 |
-25% -1,368 |
Yuan saving! |
| Euro £400 |
1.15 460 |
1.26 504 |
-9% -44 |
Euro saving! |
| Thai Baht £400 |
52.0 20,796 |
63.0 25,200 |
-17% -4,404 |
Baht saving! |
| Taiwan $ £400 |
48.9 19,540 |
60.0 24,000 |
-19% -4,460 |
T$ saving! |
| HK Dollar £400 |
11.3 4,516 |
15.4 6,140 |
-26% -1,624 |
HK$ saving! |
Source Financial Times 4.12.08
LISC specialises in intensive English tuition, pre-boarding and pre-university preparation, mainstream academic tuition, study skills and immersion in the English way of life through homestay and guardianship.
Here are some of our great programmes - we are not limited to term dates so you can start any week you choose.
All programmes include homestay with a carefully selected family, approved by Sutherland Education, offering linguistic support, and 24 hour guardianship support from Sutherland Education, accredited by AEGIS*
Intensive English (EAT©) - Prices from GBP400 per week APPLY NOW
- Homestay means the student speaks English at All Times - we call this EAT©! - so improvement in English is very rapid
- From beginners to advanced, including IELTS and Cambridge ESOL qualifications
- English for general, business or academic purposes
- 25 lessons per week of intensive tuition plus private study
- Feedback and assessment: daily homework, weekly progress tests and reports
- Maximum 8 students in a class, with a multinational mix
- A programme of cultural visits and sporting activities**
Groups - GBP480 per week including cultural and activities programme APPLY NOW
(a group leader is free with every 10 students in the group)
- 15 lessons per week intensive English
- Small classes - up to 8
- A programme of cultural visits and sporting activities every day (we are close to London which makes it an exciting place to be)
- Flexible course start times (winter or spring) although the earlier you book the better.
Short and Long English and academic programmes - Prices from GBP635 per week APPLY NOW
- IGCSE/A level, IB in all mainstream academic subjects, and IELTS and Cambridge ESOL
- 15 lessons per week intensive English from beginners to advanced
- 12 lessons per week in up to 3 mainstream academic subjects (more optional)
- Small classes - up to 5 for academic subjects and 8 for English
- A programme of cultural visits and sporting activities**
* AEGIS (Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students - the leading guardianship accreditation body)
** GBP30 per week additional cost for short and long term academic programmes, GBP50 per week additional cost for EAT© courses
*** For EAT© courses of 12 weeks duration or more; GBP450 for courses of less that 12 weeks duration
Thank you for all your support during 2008 and we wish you all a Happy Christmas and New Year!
The London International Study Centre Team
Part of Sutherland Education Group
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