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We are delighted to notify you of our 2020 Black Friday promotion.  For individual bookings for our ONLINE COURSES  submitted between Friday 27 November to Friday 4 December 2020 you will receive an additional 5% ETO discount.

 

This will be applied to new 2021 ONLINE COURSE bookings received during the above week.  

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Hilderstone College ¶ Teacher Development 2 (2021.1.11~1.22)

TEACHER DEVELOPMENT COURSES

ONLINE 11 - 22 JANUARY 2021 (2-WEEKS)

 

LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT AND CLIL

LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT AND CREATIVE TEACHING AND CULTURE

 

DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME, WHY NOT JOIN US ONLINE IN JAN 2021

THESE  COURSES OFFER A TOTAL OF 10 ONLINE HOURS PER WEEK: 2 HOURS ONLINE LESSONS EVERY DAY FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY, AS WELL AS WORK SET BETWEEN LESSONS AND OVERNIGHT

 

LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT - both courses include language development.  An integrated part of a Hilderstone College teacher Development course is the opportunity to improve and update your own language. Therefore, we always wish to help you with new ways of describing language as well as creative ways of including it in your subject lessons.

 

CLIL - on this course you will focus on classroom language, developing subject-specific language, developing communicative competence, strategies for integrating content and language, working with written, audio and visual text and supporting students in the learning process. Teachers will also be given the opportunity to talk about their own subject and share ideas with their co-participants.  Teachers are encouraged to have their course books with them, so that they can refer to their teaching materials during the lessons.

CREATIVE TEACHING AND CULTURE - our tutors will focus on ways to deal creatively with texts, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and areas such as storytelling, poetry, drama and music. You will be encouraged to try ideas and adapt them to your learners.  You will have the chance to get up to date with current British culture ? contemporary language, popular culture, literature, politics, royalty, education, humour, etc. You will be able to work with ideas and materials such as questionnaires, DVD/videos, cartoons, current articles from the media and you can adapt these for your classroom use.

Registration fee: 20 GBP

Published tuition fee: 230 GBP per week

Two-week course

Online: 10 hours per week (5 hours language development, 5 hours methodology)

Offline: 5 hours per week (tasks and exercises set by the tutor between lessons)

Minimum class size: 2

Maximum class size: 8

Learning materials: tailor-made materials provided (shared online)

End-of-course certificate provided 

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Hilderstone College: GOOD TO GO

We are pleased to announce that Hilderstone College has been awarded a Were Good To Go Covid-19 Industry Standard Certificate.

 

The Were Good To Go industry standard mark is a self-assessment scheme that has been designed by VisitEngland to provide confidence for all sectors of the tourism industry, as well as reassurance to visitors that businesses have clear processes in place and are following industry and Government COVID-19 guidance on cleanliness and social distancing.

 

We are delighted to have achieved this certificate and pleased that students can study with us knowing we are following government guidelines and have safety measures firmly in place.


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Hilderstone College 9 7 ȳ Ϻ Ⱦ


At last, we have positive news. We aim to re-open the College for face-to-face courses from 7th September.  


We are receiving enquiries for September 2020 and so, we would like to make 7th September our date to look forward to, and we wish to assure everyone that precautions will be put in place to help protect the health and safety of all students and staff. 

 

It is possible the student experience may be a little different at first as restrictions are gradually lifted and we return to a more normal way of life, but we are committed to providing the best possible course for our students. Class sizes will be smaller and our social programme will be modified to respect social distancing and other guidelines. However, we aim to offer a busy programme and to make each student's stay beneficial and enjoyable. 


There are guidance notes on our website (listed under our policies), and sent to every student when they enrol. If you/the student have any additional questions we will be pleased to help, and should the situation in the UK change due to government covid-19 restrictions, we will of course let you know without delay.  


We would like to offer FREE REGISTRATION (currently ?80) to all new 2020 individual student bookings (for enrolments starting in 2020). 

And we are continuing our FREE ARRIVAL TAXI OFFER for enrolments of 8 weeks +.   

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Online English Learning Classes & Courses

 

Online courses

Students can benefit from English language learning from home or from the office via the internet with a Hilderstone teacher. Classes can be arranged for small groups or individuals.

 

How does it work?

         Online level evaluation and needs analysis to help plan classes

         45 minute online lessons ? via Skype, Zoom or Google Hangouts - with follow-up email of language used and any feedback

         Plan lessons at a time that suits you*

         Choose how many classes to have and how often

         Use your computer, laptop or tablet

         Only GBP20 registration fee

         Cost for each 45-minute 1: 1 class:GBP45 (paid in advance of the first lesson). Contact us for group rates.

 

For individuals

A great way to continue learning and developing your English language skills with one of our teaching team, whatever your level or reasons for learning.

For business people and for companies

Our online English classes are a great way of having high quality language classes, at a time that suits you, without having to leave your office.

For students

The perfect way to support your studies or prepare for your oral examination with one of our qualified and experienced teachers.

For teachers and schools

The perfect way to support your students with their listening and speaking, or perhaps for oral examination practice. We can provide you with a course quotation based on the number of sessions.

 

* Classes available 08.00 to 18.00 UK time, Monday to Friday. Lesson times are agreed with the College in advance. Earlier/later times may be  available on request. Minimum notice of 48 hours for cancellation of a lesson or a full charge is made.

 

 

 

Website:  www.hilderstonecollege.com/
Social media:  Facebook    Twitter    LinkedIn    YouTube    Instagram

 

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HILDERSTONE COLLEGE WINTER NEWSLETTER 2020

HILDERSTONE COLLEGE WINTER NEWSLETTER 2020

Welcome to our first newsletter of 2020! Here we update you on our recent activities, and let you know about our current plans and projects for the year ahead.

REMINDER: TWO NEW COURSES FOR 2020

Dont forget that we have two exciting new courses on offer!

ENGLISH + ACTION

Not everyone wants to spend all day in a classroom. If your clients choose this course, they will spend their mornings in class and their afternoons playing sports or participating in outdoor or indoor activities (where basic instruction is required, this will be provided by fully-trained personnel).

Perfect for a short refresher course or a summer vacation course. https://www.hilderstonecollege.com/english-and-action

INTENSIVE ENGLISH AND BUSINESS COMBINATION

This course is perfect for your professional clients who only have a short time to spare, with  21 hours per week of Intensive English course plus 2, 3 or 4 hours  of one-to-one lessons with focus on business English personalised to their requests.

https://www.hilderstonecollege.com/1-1-tuition-and-combination

CURRENT 2020 PROMOTIONS

You will be pleased to hear that we are continuing the following promotions for 2020.

Free arrival transfer for enrolments of 8 weeks or more (excluding summer)

Free B2 First (FCE) and C1 Advanced (CAE) June examination for enrolments of 6 weeks or more in May/June, leading to the June 2020 exam (booked through Hilderstone College and taken locally). 

Terms and conditions apply on all promotions ? see our website for full details.

STUDENT NATIONALITY MIX

Our top 5 student nationalities for the period January ? March 2020 are:

1)    German

2)    Italian

3)    Japanese

4)    Saudi Arabian

5)    Emirati

However, during this period we also have students from Thailand, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Taiwan, Korea, Spain and Kuwait! Its fantastic to have such an international community here at Hilderstone throughout the year.

 

GROUPS

We are delighted to have many groups already confirmed for 2020, from Russia, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, The Netherlands and Japan.

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Our Teen School Group courses are proving hugely popular, and our Teacher Development courses are always in demand.

Two of the leaders of a recent teachers group, from the Netherlands, wrote a wonderful report for our College blog ? click on the link to see what they had to say about their experience.    https://www.hilderstonecollege.com/blog/category/the-college/academic/teacher-development-courses/

 

COLLEGE WINTER SOCIAL PROGRAMME

Broadstairs and the whole of Isle of Thanet are beautiful at any time of year, with plenty of activities going on during the winter months, and numerous cosy cafes and pubs to keep you warm on a cold day! At the College, our Social Activities Organiser, Lynn, is always looking for new activities to add to our varied programme, and keeps our students entertained whatever the weather. One new addition for this season, is a Craft Workshop, which has proved hugely successful and really brings our students together.

Interesting activities for this season include magic workshops, Escape rooms, African drumming, as well as sports, dance activities and numerous excursions.   Shopping trips always prove popular and we have several large shopping centres and towns within  easy travelling distance of the College.

Our educational talks every Wednesday continue to get fantastic feedback, with subjects ranging from the British Royal

Family to Mysteries of Nature. 

 

LOCAL EVENTS WINTER/ SPRING 2020

Turner Contemporary art gallery, Margate ? exhibition: We Will Walk ? Art and Resistance in the American South ? 7 February ? 3 May

POW! Festival ? an annual festival of Arts and Culture celebrating International Womens Day. Over 60 events, mostly free.  6 ? 15 March

Broadstairs Spring Food Festival, 11 ? 13 April

Soundcrash Funk and Soul Weekender, Dreamland, Margate ? 29 ? 31 May (over 18s only)  

Plus the usual variety of music, art, dance and theatre events at various venues throughout the year.

 

STUDENT SUCCESS!

CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH EXAMINATIONS

Yet again, we are delighted to announce a 100% pass rate for our Cambridge English: First and Advanced students in 2019, including two Advanced passes at C2, the maximum grade. Congratulations to all, and we are very proud of our teachers too!

If your students are thinking of taking the exam in 2020, take a look at our website for more information on Cambridge English courses here at Hilderstone.

Cambridge First: https://www.hilderstonecollege.com/cambridge-b2-first-prepa
Cambridge Advanced:   https://www.hilderstonecollege.com/cambridge-c1-advanced-preparation

UK UNIVERSITY SUCCESS

We were very happy to hear of past students graduating from UK universities, including Nottingham, Sheffield, Bournemouth, Brighton, Glasgow, Leeds and Edinburgh, as well as a student at the Italian University of Switzerland.

Our heartiest congratulations to all, and we wish them all the very best in their future careers or further studies.

ALUMNI WEDDING!

As we head closer to Valentines Day in the UK, everyone at Hilderstone is thrilled to learn that Sutthitra Chantasut (Ja) got married in Bangkok in January. Ja studied with us in 2013 and then earned Masters degrees in Law in both UEA and Bristol. We wish her and her husband well in their new life.

 

SOCIAL MEDIA

We are excited to announce the launch of our latest feature, QUICK LESSONS, which is a weekly short lesson on various topics: pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar.  This has only been running for a few weeks but has already proved popular, with more and more subscribers via the YouTube link. If viewers subscribe, they are notified each week when a new lesson is posted. They can also find the lessons on our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages.

See the first lesson here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0xJw0Kg-b4&t=3s  and let us know if you have any comments or suggestions.

 

EDUCATIONAL AND MARKETING TRIPS

In November, our Deputy Director of Studies, Rachel Connabeer, attended the 38th TESOL France Annual Colloquium Making Waves, as a guest speaker. Her subject was using dictation as a pairwork activity, using unusual news stories as the content, and Rachel received great feedback from attendees.

She also attended the recent English UK 'Building Partnerships' event in London, where the focus was on management and leadership skills in the ELT workplace. A very well-organised day packed full of useful tips and information.

On New Years Day, teacher Sue went to spend a week with one of our partners in Russia, teaching children, adults and local teachers of English. This was a very busy but highly enjoyable week, and Sue made many new friends and contacts, as well as gaining great insights into the needs of the

students and academic staff there. She also threw herself into the social programme, accompanying them on bowling, ice-skating, and a trip to the National Park for cross-country skiing. She was also thrilled to celebrate her second Christmas, with Russian Orthodox Christmas on 6 and 7 January!

 

Later in January, our Head of Marketing, Lynne Hoenes, participated in the 2020 ATLAS-EDCON-ORBIS Annual Conference in Istanbul.

Our Principal, Lee, has just returned from the 36th Annual ETAS Conference and AGM in Zug, Switzerland. This is a regular event for Lee, where he is also a speaker. This year, his talk was on Teaching and recycling vocabulary: having some fun with it too, and Lee was pleased (but not surprised) to have a large audience for this topic!

He will also be attending the FEREICAM Language Fair in Albacete, near Valencia, Spain, later this month, and IATEFL Slovenia in March.

Finally, teacher trainer Dominic will be attending the Working CLIL 2020 event in Porto, Portugal, to keep up to date with the latest methodology for our Teacher Development courses. 

 

STUDENT RESOURCES

As usual, the Multimedia Learning Centre is being continually upgraded and new materials are added regularly. One particular new feature this term is the addition of comprehensive worksheets for our range of graded readers, so students can really make the most of their reading time.

 

COLLEGE CLOSURE DATES

Please note that the College will be closed on the following national holidays this year:

13 April, 8 May*, 25 May and 31 August.

We will also be closed for the Christmas break from 21 December 2020 to 1 January 2021 inclusive.         

 

*Please note change to brochure date of 4 May 2020.

 

AND LAST, BUT DEFINITELY NOT LEAST ? HILDERSTONE IS 50 THIS YEAR!

We are delighted and extremely proud to be celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2020.  Since 1970, we have run quality courses for students and teachers from all over the world. We would like to assure you that we will continue to develop and uphold the high standards of quality and care that have ensured our success for half a century.


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2020 June Cambridge Exams Promotion - Social Media + E-shot

 

 

CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH B2 (First) and C1 (Advanced)

Enrol for a Cambridge Assessment English course for 6 weeks+ and receive FREE examination entry at our local test centre for the June 2020 examination date (exam fee normally ?150+) 

Please quote EJ2020 on the enrolment form (additional information). 

 

Eligibility  

Bookings must be 6 weeks or longer

Bookings must have been received after 9 December 2019

Examinations must be booked by Hilderstone College

Examinations must be taken at Thanet Open Centre

Students must not be receiving a scholarship 

 

For more information, please visit our Cambridge B2 First Preparation course and our Cambridge C1 Advanced Preparation course 

 


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Hilderstone College - ķ긮 6̻ Ͻ, 12

Dear partner, 

CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH B2 (First) and C1 (Advanced)

Enrol for a Cambridge Assessment English course for 6 weeks+ and receive FREE examination entry at our local test centre for the December 2019 examination date (exam fee normally ?148+) 

Please quote ED2019 on the enrolment form (additional information). 

Eligibility  

Bookings must be 6 weeks or longer

Bookings must have been received after 20 May 2019

Examinations must be booked by Hilderstone College

Examinations must be taken at Thanet Open Centre

Students must not be receiving a scholarship 

For more information, please visit our Cambridge B2 First Preparation course and our Cambridge C1 Advanced Preparation course 


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Hilderstone College

HILDERSTONE COLLEGE WINTER NEWSLETTER 2019

Welcome to our first newsletter of 2019! We hope you find time to read about our news and plans for the coming months, and we are looking forward to sharing an exciting and successful year with you.

NEW WEBSITE NOW LIVE!

We are delighted to announce that our brand-new website went live from 7th March, and if you havent already taken a look, we proudly invite you to do so. We welcome your feedback! As before, it is clear and easy to follow, but now has a fresher, brighter, more modern look which we are sure both you and your students will appreciate. 

 

EXCITING 2019 PROMOTIONS

We are pleased to inform you of THREE promotions for 2019, as follows:

         Free arrival transfer. This popular offer continues throughout 2019 (excluding the peak summer period), and applies to enrolments of 8 weeks or more.

         Free B2 First (FCE) and C1 Advanced (CAE) examination. This applies to enrolments of a minimum of 8 weeks in May/June, leading to the June 2019 exam (taken locally).

         Free midweek lunch vouchers. This offer applies to short-stay courses of 2-4 weeks in May or June 2019.

Terms and conditions apply on all promotions ? see website for details.

 

BREXIT

For your information, this is the statement issued by English UK regarding the current situation (click here for link) We will of course update all our partners as the situation develops.

WINTER FESTIVITIES

We marked the end of 2018 with our annual Christmas party for students and staff. There were the usual highlights: firstly, the amazing buffet provided by our own Snack Bar manager/chef, Kumi; secondly, the mini-pantomime performed by the staff for the students (this year, Sleeping Beauty); and to finish, a fantastic disco with music to suit all ages! A great time was had by all.

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WINTER GROUPS

Hilderstone College always has a warm welcome for groups, and we have already confirmed many 2019 groups from the Netherlands, Italy, Japan, Russia, Germany and Switzerland. Many of these are young people attending our increasingly popular TEENAGE SCHOOL GROUP COURSES, attracted by the high-quality teaching and varied social programme. Our teenage courses go from strength to strength, and we have been delighted with the positive feedback we receive from students and leaders.

Many of the groups are TEACHERS, specifically here to improve not only their language ability but also their teaching skills, either through CLIL or on our Creative Teaching and Culture option for teachers of English. Recently we welcomed a group from Brazil, pictured here with Lynne Hoenes, our Head of Marketing.

Find more information about our Teacher Development courses here

Brazilian Teachers with Lynne January 2019

ACTIVITIES FOR COLDER DAYS

Theres always plenty to do in Broadstairs and the local area, even in the winter, but there are of course days when you just want to stay in the warm! For this reason, we have started a weekly board games session after class, where students and staff can play games such as Monopoly, chess, Scrabble and even Jenga (not strictly a board game, but a lot of fun!), as well as table tennis and table football.

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We also have air hockey, table football and Wii available in our Hilderstone annexe.

Other indoor social activities planned for the next couple of months include escape rooms, lazer games, karaoke, dance classes and our regular Student Club Evenings.  As always, our weekly cultural and history talks continue right through the year.

All these activities have proved very popular, and it is likely they will continue even when the warmer weather arrives!

Click here to find more information about what students can do in the local area.

ALUMNI NEWS

Congratulations to our recent Cambridge course participants, who all passed their First and Advanced in December with flying colours!

It always gives us pleasure to learn of our alumnis successes at university. 2018 has seen successes in, amongst other universities, UEA, Durham, Nottingham, Brighton, Bournemouth and Coventry. Currently, we know of students at Durham, Birmingham, Glasgow, Bournemouth, Las Vegas and Leeds who will finish their courses this year. We also have our second student in Edinburgh, studying on the prestigious Chevening Scholarship Programme.

In addition to academic success, one of our Korean alumni has successfully completed his UEFA licensed football coaching course. Lets hope that one day he will be coaching a Premier League team!

 We were delighted to welcome back one of our former long-term students, Janejira from Thailand, who visited us recently to talk to our Pre-University course students about her experience of a British University. Janejira (or Jane) studied with us for seven months in 2016/2017, and has succeeded on her Masters Course in Fashion Marketing and Branding at Southampton University. Jane talked about her experience with enthusiasm and honesty, and gave our students invaluable advice. Check out our Facebook page for a summary of her talk.

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EDUCATIONAL AND MARKETING TRIPS

Our Academic and Marketing staff have been extremely busy these past few months, travelling to spread the word about Hilderstone College and to keep up-to-date with developments in the industry.

In November, our Head of Marketing, Lynne Hoenes, attended the ICEF Berlin workshop, and St Alphe workshop in Korea in December. She is currently planning her visit to the IALC Workshop in Seville in March.

Our Principal, Lee Shutler, attended the ETAS Training Day in Liestal in September and gave two workshops in Weissenburg in Germany. He also spoke at the IATEFL Flying Colours conference in Budapest in October, followed by the IALC UED Turkey Roadshow in Istanbul in November. He has recently returned from the annual ETAS event in Zofingen, Switzerland, and the TESOL Spain convention in Oviedo.

In addition, we have now established a team of Outreach Teachers who will represent the College on visits to schools and partners abroad. One of our teachers, Sue, spent a week teaching in Russia (see our blog on the website for some great pictures, including the one below), while another teacher, Rachel, spent a weekend in Istanbul at a workshop. Rachel also gave presentations at TESOL France and at the University of Strasburg. Both were very well received. In December, Sam, our Marketing Administrator, also participated in workshops in Brno and Prague.

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So, if you or your clients would like Hilderstone to come to you ? to give presentations, do sample lessons in a school or institution or help at recruitment events, please let us know. We can arrange to send a teacher to you!

As you can see, it has been a busy winter period here at Hilderstone College. All the signs are for a successful 2019, and we recommend early booking whenever possible. We are always available to answer any enquiries you may have, and very much look forward to working with you in the year ahead! 

Spring is a fantastic time to visit Thanet, the sun is often out and there is so much to see and do!  As well as the usual selection of interesting places to eat and drink, beautiful coastal walks and boutique shopping, we welcome Easter and May bank holiday festivals. For music lovers April is a special time as, among many others, Coco and The Butterfields perform and Charles Craig brings his funk and soul show to the Hall by the Sea.  If art is more to your liking, Ramsgate Art Exhibition runs from the 17-24 April, as well as there being a constant stream of exhibitions shown at the Turner Gallery throughout the season.  From May 24th ? 26th Margate Mod and Sixties Festival is a celebration of all things 1960s, with live bands and DJs, local food, vintage clothing and vehicles on display. In June of course, The Dickens Festival comes to Broadstairs.  This is one not to miss, as we celebrate the life and times of our own literary sensation Charles Dickens from 21st-23rd June.  Expect Victorian themed events, games and costumes and a weekend of fun.

COLLEGE CLOSURE DATES FOR 2019

The College will be closed on the following public holidays this year:

         Monday 22nd  April

         Monday 6th May

         Monday 27th May

         Monday 26th August

The only other time we will be closed to students is over the Christmas/New Year period (Monday 23rd December 2019 to Friday 3rd January 2020). However, please note that the office will be open for your enquiries during most of this period.


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A FREE ARRIVAL TRANSFER FROM ANY LONDON AIRPORT TO BROADSTAIRS

(by shuttle bus or by taxi, depending on flight time and London airport, arranged through Hilderstone College)

 

The promotion will be available for all 2019 new individual enrolments received from 4th February 2019, excluding arrivals from 9th June to 21st September 2019. Bookings must be of a minimum of 8 weeks on the following courses:

 

Intensive English

Pre-university/IELTS

Cambridge English

One-to-One

Combination

 

Please quote TRANSFER 2019 on the enrolment form

(other information).

 

Exclusions

Bookings shorter than 8 weeks

Bookings received before 4th February 2019

Bookings from UK-based sponsors

Closed groups

Scholarships

Services not arranged through Hilderstone College

Arrivals between 9th June and 21st September

 


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HILDERSTONE COLLEGE

MAY AND JUNE 2019 PROMOTIONS

 

We are offering two stunning promotions for May and June 2019. To qualify for one of the promotions below, please enrol on one of the following courses and quote the reference code. Hurry! May and June are approaching fast. 

 

2019 Cambridge Exams Promotion - Social Media + E-shot

 

 

CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH B2 (First) and C1 (Advanced)

Enrol for a Cambridge Assessment English course for 8+ weeks and receive FREE examination entry at our local test centre for the June 2019 examination date (exam fee normally ?140+)

 

Please quote EJ2019 on the enrolment form (other information).

 

 

Eligibility

  Bookings must be 8 weeks or longer

  Bookings must have been received after 5 March 2019

  Examinations must be booked by Hilderstone College

  Examinations must be taken at Thanet Open Centre

  Students must not be receiving a scholarship

For more information, please visit our Cambridge B2 First preparation course page and in our Cambridge C1 Advanced preparation course page.

 

2019 Lunch vouchers - Social Media + E-shot

 

FOR SHORT-STAY COURSES, 2 ? 4 WEEKS, IN MAY OR JUNE 2019
FREE MIDWEEK LUNCHEON VOUCHERS
TO THE VALUE OF ?4 GBP PER WEEKDAY

Enrol for a short course of 2-4 weeks in May or June and receive free lunch vouchers that can be redeemed at the Hilderstone College Cafeteria and select restaurants and cafes in town.

 

Please quote LV2019 on the enrolment form (other information).

List of eligible restaurants and cafes given on arrival.

Eligibility

  Bookings must have been received after 5 March 2019

  Bookings must have a start date of 28 April or after

  Bookings must have an end date of 29 June 2019 or before

  Bookings must be on the following courses: Intensive English, Intensive English/IELTS, Pre-University and IELTS, Cambridge English, One-to-One, Combination

  Excludes College closure days


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 +44 (0)1843 869171

info@hilderstonecollege.com

Hilderstone College - Logo

We are delighted to announce the launch
of our brand-new website!

 

www.hilderstonecollege.com

Please visit the website here. We hope you will like our new, fresh look and find the information helpful and inspiring. We shall continue to add useful features and to keep you updated on every aspect of studying with us. 

 

Please update your website links.


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2017 Teacher Development Courses
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2017 Teacher Development Courses
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7 reasons why Broadstairs is a popular holiday destination:
•beaches and coastline - with the closest sandy beaches to London, the local area has 32 miles of coastline to discover, including 15 beautiful bays and beaches
•location - the area is within easy reach of London, and so close to continental Europe that you can even see the French coast on a clear day
•watersports and leisure - you can try sailing, surfing, wind surfing, jet skiing, beach volleyball, cycling or hiking the coastal trail, or just enjoy a relaxing walk along the beach
•sea life - jump on a boat at Ramsgate to watch the seals and other sealife along our coastline, or try a bit of fishing and see if you can catch your dinner!
•places to eat - the town has a great selection of places to eat out, including seafood restaurants, tapas bars, Italian, Chinese, Thai, Indian, Greek and Turkish restaurants, not to mention some great fish and chip shops!
•festivals and events - there are many different events throughout the year, including: the Dickens Festival, the Folk Week, the Food Festival, the Water Gala, summer fireworks displays on the beach and much more
•history and culture - Broadstairs has been a popular holiday resort for hundreds of years, with visitors including author Charles Dickens and Queen Victoria. It also has a darker past as a centre for smuggling. Experience the town's history through historic town walks as well as the museums and architecture.
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8 reasons to choose Hilderstone for a summer language course:
•Located in the centre of a lovely seaside town with miles of beautiful sandy beaches
•A full range of English language courses, Cambridge and IELTS exam preparation, academic and pre-university English courses, business English and teacher development courses for English teachers and CLIL teachers
•A busy social programme of afternoon sports, weekly talks and evening activities included in the cost of the course
•Weekly half day and full day excursions to places such as London, Canterbury, Oxford and Cambridge
•Friendly, welcoming local host families
•Excellent College facilities for study and free time
•Great value for money and a cheaper cost of living than larger resorts and cities
•A guarantee of quality from a College ranked amongst the highest in Britain, and an EL Gazette Centre of Excellence in 2016 for the 6th year in a row
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LONG-COURSE PROMOTION
FOR NEW STUDENT ENROLMENTS OF 8+ WEEKS ENDING BEFORE 26 JUNE 2016

Enrol for 8+ weeks and receive 1 extra week of free tuition
Enrol for 16+ weeks and receive 2 extra weeks of free tuition
Enrol for 24+ weeks and receive 3 extra weeks of free tuition
Enrol for 32+ weeks and receive 4 extra weeks of free tuition

THIS OFFER APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING COURSES:
Intensive English
Pre-University and IELTS
Cambridge English: First (FCE)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)

To ensure that your students receive this offer, please write Long course promotion on the enrolment.


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We are pleased to announce that Hilderstone College is now a Trinity Registered Examination Centre
Groups of students (min of 8) will now be able to book and take, the following examinations during their stay at the College

Grades Examinations in Spoken English (GESE)
12 grades available from beginner to advanced. Builds focus, confidence and motivation in English language learning

Integrated Skills in English (ISE)
A four skills qualification: reading, writing, speaking and listening. Developing English skills for academic study and employability

Spoken English for Work (SEW)
An assessment of spoken English communication in a work context

Hilderstone College has a commitment to excellence across its range of activities and services. Our aim is to provide our students with the best possible learning opportunities and experience to help them achieve their goals.


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2015 Teacher Development
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2015 Teacher Development
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Hilderstone College English Language Centre celebrates 45 years of quality courses and outstanding commitment to student satisfaction

To celebrate our 45TH ANNIVERSARY this spring, we would like to offer:

for courses taken in MAY and/or JUNE 2015 A FREE AIRPORT TRANSFER (one-way) from any UK London airport to Broadstairs. To enrol a student for this offer, which is valid for all new individual student bookings from 13 April 2015, please quote 45EWSPRING.


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We are delighted to announce that Hilderstone College have been invited to become a member of International Association of Language Centres (IALC), who are a global community of leading independent language centres.

This is fantastic news for Hilderstone, our partners and our students who have an additional assurance of our quality and high standards.

Hilderstones listing on IALC can be found here.
http://www.ialc.org/hilderstonecollege-broadstairs-uk/
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A FREE ARRIVAL TAXI FROM ANY LONDON AIRPORT (HEATHROW, GATWICK, STANSTED)
DIRECT TO THEIR HOMESTAY ACCOMMODATION IN BROADSTAIRS.
THIS OFFER WILL APPLY TO ALL NEW ENROLMENTS RECEIVED BETWEEN 25 AUGUST – 20 DECEMBER 2014.
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