COURSE FACTS FOR EU/EEA PASSPORT HOLDERS
OPUS English UK (For EU/EEA Passport Holders)
Improve your English speaking, listening, writing and reading skills, gain customer service skills and acquire language for the workplace during a part-time or full-time paid work placement.
Overview:
5 months of Vacation English and a guaranteed job placement of up to 4 months of part-time/full-time paid work
6 months of Vacation English and a guaranteed job placement of up to 5 months of part-time/full-time paid work
9 months of Vacation English and a guaranteed job placement of up to 8 months of part-time/full-time paid work
Course Structure: 20 lessons of 45 minutes per week - (15 hours)
Recommended ages: 18 - 30
Minimum rates of pay per hour: GBP 4.83 (age 18-21), GBP 5.80 (age 22+) from October 2010
Minimum English level: Lower Intermediate with good spoken English
Locations: London
2009 Start dates: Sep 28 and Oct 19
2010 Start dates: Jan 4, Mar 22*, Apr 12, Jun 21, Sep 27, Oct 18*
* Start dates are not available for the 9-month program
Exam preparation (IELTS/TOEIC/TOEFL/Cambridge) classes are also available dependent on location. Please indicate on your contact form if this is of interest to you.
OPUS Euro Special (For EU/EEA Passport Holders)
Work for 26 weeks in a paid hospitality or retail job and study English for 6 weeks
Overview: Minimum 6-week Vacation or Intensive English + a guaranteed 26 week paid job
Vacation English Course Structure: 20 lessons of 45 minutes per week - (15 hours)
Intensive English Course Structure: 28 lessons/week (including 8 electives) + 7 Structured Study Sessions
(Lessons are 45 minutes) - 21 hours of lessons + 5 hours 25 minutes of Structured Study
Recommended ages: 18 - 30
Minimum rates of pay per hour: GBP 4.83 (age 18-21), GBP 5.80 (age 22+) from October 2010
Minimum English level: Lower Intermediate with good spoken English (Intermediate level for business course)
Locations: London
Start dates:
Every Monday from January 5 - June 15 and from August 17 - October 19
OPUS Euro Exam Special (For EU/EEA Passport Holders)
Take an IELTS Exam Preparation course and get a full time placement in paid work for 26 weeks.
Overview: Minimum 10-week IELTS Exam course + work placement
IELTS Supplementary Preparation Course Structure: 28 lessons of IELTS preparation per week + 7 sessions of structured study. (Lessons are 45 min)
IELTS Intensive Preparation Course Structure: 20 lessons of General English + 8 lessons of IELTS preparation + 7 sessions of structured study. (Lessons are 45 min)
Recommended ages: 18 - 30
Minimum rates of pay per hour: GBP 4.83 (age 18-21), GBP 5.80 (age 22+) from October 2010
Minimum English level: Intermediate with good spoken English.
Locations: London
Start dates 2010: Every monday (or Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday)
OPUS Gatwick Airport Euro Summer (For EU/EEA Passport Holders)
Overview: Minimum 3-week Vacation English or Intensive English + 8 weeks guaranteed paid job in hospitality at Gatwick Airport
Vacation English Course Structure: 20 lessons of 45 minutes per week - (15 hours)
Intensive English Course Structure: 28 lessons/week (including 8 electives) + 7 Structured Study Sessions
(Lessons are 45 minutes) - 21hours of lessons + 5 hours 25 minutes of Structured Study
Recommended ages: 18 - 30
Minimum rates of pay per hour: GBP 4.83 (age 18-21), GBP 5.80 (age 22+) from October 2010
Minimum English level: Intermediate with good spoken English and 6 months minimum previous work experience required.
Locations: London
Start date: 28 June 2010