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English Language Training Banbury, Oxfordshire:
Welcome to English Language Training Banbury, located in Banbury (60 miles (95 km) north west of London), Oxfordshire, South East England. We offer English courses to students from around the world who wish to learn English as a foreign language (EFL) in a welcoming and friendly environment and groups of up to 8 students. We offer General English, Business English, Private Executive English lessons as well as preparation for the IELTS, TOEIC and Cambridge FCE, CAE & CPE exams. Study in a traditional English market town located in the middle of the "golden triangle" (Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick) and in the beautiful Cotswolds region.

- General English Group Courses (15 and 21 hours)
- Combination Courses (general and business English, exam preparation for Cambridge FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS or TOEIC exams)
- Business English Group Courses (group bookings only)
- 1:1 Executive English Courses
- Special interest courses for groups: Cultural English Course and Christmas Course

Accreditation:
- Our British Council accredited international language centre has over 28 years of experience in providing language courses. Quality is extremely important to us and we ensure that every aspect of your course is of the highest standard and complies with British Council requirements.

- ELT Banbury has been licensed by the UK Border Agency to enrol international students under Tier 4 of the Points Based System.

- English Language Training Banbury is also the only TOEIC Public Test Centre in Banbury.

* British Council accredited school
* Small groups – maximum 8 students
* Typical and very safe Cotswolds’ town
* Minimum age 16 years
* Experienced and qualified teachers and team of professional and dedicated staff
* Personalised service
* Courses offered 12 months a year
* Additional special interest courses such as our unique “Christmas Course” and Cultural English Group Course “From Shakespeare to Monty Python.”
* Carefully selected host families
* Value for money

All ELT Banbury courses contain the following features:
◊ A placement test available via email prior to arrival
◊ Tutorial sessions with the Director of Studies
◊ Access to all school self-study facilities (includes free Internet/e-mail)
◊ Regular monitoring of progress
◊ End-of-course Certificate and Final Report
◊ Advice on post-course follow-up

At ELT Banbury we run courses in English language for students aged 16 and over, all year round.

Quality is extremely important to us and we ensure that every aspect of your course is of the highest standard and complies with British Council requirements.

We make sure these standards are kept by:

∆ Carefully selecting teachers who are not only qualified and experienced, but also have a passion for teaching and are able to help students achieve their best.
∆ Ensuring quality control by observing our teachers regularly and providing them with ongoing training and guidance.
∆ Providing continuous methodological support for teachers through our Director of Studies.
∆ Regular monitoring of progress to ensure that students are improving their English.
∆ Making sure the needs of the students are met during weekly tutorial sessions.
∆ Administering a placement test for all students upon or prior to arrival.
∆ Choosing materials most suited to the needs of our students.

Our homestay option gives you the best opportunity to practise your English and use the language you have learned in real-life contexts.

You can choose between:
◊ Standard host family accommodation
◊ Executive host family accommodation (en-suite bathroom)

ELT Homestay accommodation includes:
◊ A warm welcome and a friendly atmosphere from arrival to departure
◊ A comfortable, clean study environment
◊ Breakfast and evening meal with the homestay family
◊ Laundry facilities

We have a wide range of homestay including professional people, families with children and single parent families, so we can cater for all students’ needs.

Although a traditional English town, Banbury has new modern facilities for all, including two modern leisure centres, many international restaurants, and various venues for music and other cultural activities. What’s more, Banbury is only an hour by train from London and Birmingham.

At ELT Banbury you will enjoy an optional integrated study and social programme which changes week by week. The cost of the activities is not included in the course fee.

Information on the social programme is displayed weekly on the notice board at the school and includes the description and cost of the activity. The Wednesday social programme is oragniased to match the topic of covered in the afternoon sessions each week.

Popular excursions include:
◊ Trips to London including sightseeing, lunch in Hyde Park, Madame Tussaud’s, Camden Town or Covent Garden Market and free time for shopping or walking by the Thames
◊ Visits to the famous Cotswolds
◊ Trips to Oxford to see the sights in this famous academic city
◊ Excursions to Warwick Castle to see where the movie “Shakespeare in Love” was filmed
◊ Excursions to Cambridge to see the oldest university in the world