|
＜School types＞
There are 4 main types of English language schools, which are private/independent language schools, private/independent colleges, state further/higher education colleges and universities. Each has its own pros and cons.
It is important to choose the right type of school that suits your requirement.
Private/Independent language schools
* Shortest duration of study can be from just 1 or 2 weeks
* Most courses can be started on every Monday
* Good level of student support
* Numerous social activities and excursions
* Many types of courses available
* Most schools accept beginners
* Small class size
Private/Independent colleges
* Shortest duration of study can be from just 1 or 2 weeks
* Most courses can be started on every Monday
* Good level of student support
* Numerous social activities and excursions
* Most schools accept beginners
* An option to join a further/higher education course afterwards
* Possible to use the college facilities
* Possible to mix with students from other courses
Further/Higher education colleges
* Many starting dates are fixed
* Many do not accept beginners
* Possible to mix with students from other courses
* Possible to join academic courses of interests after completing the English course
* Most classes are less disturbed by students joining and leaving the course every week
* Possible to use the vast college facilities
* May be possible to join various clubs
* Many have cresh to look after young children
Universities
* Many starting dates are fixed
* Many do not accept beginners
* Possible to mix with students from other courses
* Most classes are less disturbed by students joining and leaving the course every week
* Possible to use the vast university facilities
* Academic environment
* May be possible to join various clubs
* Many have cresh to look after young children
| 
