English General Course (15 lessons per week)
Bahamas School
The general course is a very popular course that offers 15 lessons per week (3 hours per day) and leaves you free the rest of the time to explore the city and/or take part in the many activities available.
SAMPLE TIMETABLE
Monday:
- Introduction to course and visit of the school with the teacher
- Written test
Tuesday/Friday:
Oral training
- pronunciation, comprehension, listening, reading skills with grammar in context
- conversation
- blank filling from listening to a tape
- comment a document, a picture, a drawing, a lecture
- discussion on a topic chosen by the teacher
coffee-break
Writing strategies
- essays
- dictations
- multiple choice questions (quiz)
Assessment
after each class every day
In order to give the students an insight of the native culture, there are also lecturers and artists visiting regularly to open to different ways of communicating.
Course Summary
| Lesson Length |
60 |
| Class Times |
Monday-Friday 9h00 to 12h15 - Your exact timetable will be confirmed at start of course. |
| Testing Methods |
Written test on first day |
| Age Range |
18 to 100 |
| Average Class Size |
10 |
| Maximum Class Size |
12 |
| Nearest Airport |
Lynden Pindling International Airport |
| Language |
English |
| Course Type |
General Course |
| School |
Bahamas |
| Location |
Nassau, Bahamas |
Important Information
Please note accommodation is included from the Saturday before your course starts to the Saturday after it finishes.
Please note that groups from 10 people can benefitiate from attractive discounts. Please contact us for more details.
Activities
A number of activities are available alongside this course, including the sample activities listed below. Please not these may vary and be chargeable.
Typical island activities: boat trips, diving, jet skiing, kite-surfing, fishing... There is a full cultural and activity program available from the school for students to sign up. It is recommended to budget around $400-500 for activities.
Accommodation Options
Prices are per person, per week and include course and accommodation. Supplementary nights may be available. Accommodation prices may vary with season. See step 1 of the booking process for the final price.
Hotel
The resort used by the school is the first and only Super-Inclusive resort in the Bahamas. This tropical escape, with 400 rooms and suites, sits on a quiet stretch of the best beach in Nassau: the powder white sands of Cable Beach. It is located 10 minutes drive from the school and there are regular buses.
Super-Inclusive means that absolutely everything you eat, drink and do are included in one simple upfront price, which is totally included in the package offered. With no tipping allowed, one never has to carry a wallet. Every land and water sport, every meal, even the free-flowing premium brand cocktails and live entertainment are all included. Activities available on-site include cycling, swimming, climbing, water aerobics, table tennis, table top football, basketball, tennis, trampoline...
Please note accommodation is included from Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday depending on your flights arrangements.
Supplementary nights - £89 pp per night
For accommodation description please see other description for this type.
Supplementary nights - £69 pp per night
The School - Bahamas
The school specializes in "Vacation Learning Abroad" programs, offering programs in English and other foreign languages. Lessons take place in centrally located classrooms with facilities such as air conditioning, audiovisual equipment and coffee-break area.
The accommodation is in an impressive all-inclusive waterfront resort, although you also have the option of booking a course only. The school can also arrange activities that will allow you to get immersed in the Bahamian Culture, including sightseeing excursions, people-to-people encounters, meetings with local artists, etc. Programs are available year round, for a minimum of one-week stay, but it can be adapted for longer stays. Members of groups or families not attending classes can also be accommodated.
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Best Time to Go
Nassau enjoys a tropical climate with temperatures between 25 and 31 ° Celcius, and water temperature between 22 and 29° Celcius.
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Booking information
Public Holidays for this school
2010
October 11
Airport Transfer Options
Nearest Airport Lynden Pindling International Airport
An airport transfer service is available. £52 pp one way.
Choose the option in step 2 of the booking process.
Single, Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
