Adult
English as a Foreign Language (International Students)
These classes are mainly intended for students who normally live outside of the UK and speak a language other than English at home. These courses are suitable for students preparing for Higher Education, vocational courses in the UK, and/or those who wish to improve their general English skills (exams are optional).
About the course
Elementary Level
You will develop basic knowledge of the language, familiar everyday expressions and simple phrases. This level is equivalent to the Council of Europe Language Level A1.
Understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases
Introduce yourself and others
Ask and answer questions about personal details
Interact in a simple way
Exam preparation for KET, PET, FCE, CAE, IELTS, Trinity GESE*
Pre-Intermediate Level
You will develop your skills to become familiar with frequently used expressions and conversation on routine matters. This level is equivalent to the Council of Europe Language Level A2
Understand sentences and frequently used expressions for personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment
Describe daily routines
Describe your background
Exam preparation for KET, PET, FCE, CAE, IELTS, Trinity GESE*
Intermediate Level
You will learn to understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure etc. This level is equivalent to the Council of Europe Language Level B1.
Take part in a conversation about work, school, and leisure
Deal with situations when travelling
Talk about topics of personal interest
Describe experiences, events, hopes and ambitions
Give brief explanations for opinions and plans
Exam preparation for KET, PET, FCE, CAE, IELTS, Trinity GESE*
Upper Intermediate Level
You will be able to understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in your field of specialisation. This level is equivalent to the Council of Europe Language. Level B2
Understand ideas in complex texts including technical discussions
Communicate with reasonable fluency
Produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of topics
Describe your view point giving advantages and disadvantages
Exam preparation for KET, PET, FCE, CAE, IELTS, Trinity GESE* *Subject to ability and demand
Understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases, Introduce yourself and others, Ask and answer questions about personal details, Interact in a simple way, Understand sentences and frequently used expressions for personal and family info
Placement test for new students prior to enrolment covering skills as follows:
Speaking and listening
Reading
Writing
Vocabulary and grammar
Please note students must be at least 16 years of age to undertake this course.
Continuous assessment e.g. end of unit / end of term assessment
Optional external examination
Students will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the course.
There are a lot of pathways available to students after completing the English as a Foreign Language course. Some students achieve a high IELTS score and go to universities, other students pass Cambridge or Trinity exams and return to their country to find work or continue their studies.
The Sheffield College can offer advice regarding study and work possibilities for international students after their study.
The pricing structure for this course varies depending on length of study.
Full Time Course Costs £275 per week (2-14 weeks study) or £255 per week (15-33 week study).
Fees are payable in full before the start of the course. Courses paid after the start date are charged with £300/week and suitable guarantees are required prior to the start date.