English in Margate
The Towers, Hawley Square, Margate, Kent CT9 1PH, UK
English in Margate
The Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) is an exam suitable for people who require English for professional or study purposes. It requires knowledge of all the language skills and the ability to use everyday written and spoken English at B2 level and above. The aims of the course are to familiarise students with the specific format of the examination and to develop appropriate strategies for the skills involved.Students not taking the exam can join the preparation course, provided they meet the entry level requirements.
Lessons per week: 10 lessons in addition to 20 General English at the appropriate level.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 8 students |
Maximum | 12 students |
Age range | 16 years old and older |
Average | 30 years old (27 in the summer) |
Our adult English language courses run all year and can be whatever length you require – from one week to one year. There are no fixed course dates (except for examination preparation courses and English for Beginners) and you can begin on any Monday. We offer English classes at all levels, from elementary to advanced. The average class size is 8 students and the maximum is 12.
There are four main courses to choose from: the Standard English Course is mornings only, while the Intensive English Course is both mornings and afternoons. We also offer an exam preparation course for IELTS, FCE and CAE. Our Personal English Course is for those who want rapid results and a course syllabus designed specifically for them, whilst our Combination Course offers this in the afternoons as well as our Standard Course in the mornings. We also run tailor-made courses for small groups of adults throughout the year.
We also offer supplements to add to your course: individual English classes, a BULATS test during your stay, working lunches with a teacher, and our Discover the Garden of England excursion option.
All our English courses are designed to meet the needs of our adult students - whether they need English for work, for travel, for an English examination or just for pleasure.
Teachers
All of our teachers are appropriately qualified. They are provided with a range of academic resources, support, and backup in order to accomplish our course programmes in the classroom. Many of them have also taught English in other countries and have additional experience and skills.
The nationality and age mix at English in Margate varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 30. In the summer, the average age is 27.
EiM does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
The school is located close to a park in the city centre and is housed in a beautiful 19th century listed building. Close to the train station, it is also only a few minutes' walk away from the town centre, local amenities and the beach.
Margate is a lovely seaside town on the East coast of Kent and is well connected to London (1 hour and 30 minutes by high speed train), Canterbury (30 minutes by train) and the port of Dover (30 minutes by train).
Margate is part of the Isle of Thanet (pop. approximately 134,000), a lively and sunny peninsula with three main towns: Margate (pop. 60,000), Ramsgate (pop. 40,000) and Broadstairs (pop. 25,000).
I would definitely recommend this school to anyone wanting to improve their English while having a great time. I had an awesome experience, with the social program being one of the best part. I met people from different countries, as there were new students each week, and made great friends. The school has excellent teachers, who really helped me in my preparation for my IELTS exam, and I was really pleased with my grade. In additional to that, my host family was lovely- always taking care of me and helping me with my English at dinner.
Show details » Read more...I was doing the "Work Experience" programme at EIM School for 9 weeks, which includes the morning in class and the afternoon working with the staff in the school.
The class was well-organised with students from different countries. It's good to have this heterogeneity of cultures and ages. I changed teachers 4 times. I liked it because it showed new teaching methods to learn the language.
When I was working in the office, I carried out various tasks. It improved my English language skills a lot, as I spoke with native English persons and had a normal conversation about work in the office. This kind of work in my internship has brought me a lot of knowledge about attendance, punctuality and regularity. I learnt more about time management and team working.
I was assisting the office manager in the daily running of the office; my duties were “Supporting the Academic Management Team”. My main mission in the school office was to take care of the monitoring of students with special software. I also had to create folders based courses for teachers.
This experience was very rewarding and allowed me to rub shoulders with other students as well as members of the school staff to communicate in English.
I was accommodated in a lovely host family, at 10 minutes’ walk from the school.
Activities were very well prepared by Dave, the social assistant who does his best to keep the students happy and comfortable in the school. The Hawley Club is a great place with lively music for students to meet, chat, have fun and make friends during breaks, at lunchtime and in the afternoons and evenings. Each student can take part in the proposed activities (movies, games, table tennis, football, etc). The group 'English in Margate' offers many activities during free time and gives useful addresses for sports. The outputs bowling, tennis, salsa also allowed me to practice English.
The school also allowed me to visit towns and cities around Margate, especially on Saturdays. You just simply register on a list to participate in the output. With this system, I visited lots of nice towns on the seafront.
I would definitely repeat this internship with pleasure if the opportunity was available.
English in Margate is a small English language school situated in a cute house in the city of Margate. There are many rooms for different levels. In the self-studying room you can find a lot of resources. You can use it there or borrow it for your homework. The lecturers are very friendly and well-organized. The Hawley Club is a good place to meet other students, to check your mails and to relax. Several activities are offered every day and the time was over too quickly ;-( I'm really glad to have chosen this language school for my English course.
Show details » Read more...I had a very good time in Margate. Although Clinftonville is a bit rundown, the area (and especially the coast) is beautiful, even in October.
I made a lot of good friends at the school and the atmosphere is really enjoyable.
The teachers are very friendly and the lessons are interesting. I made a lot of progress during my stay.
The last point (but not least). I really enjoyed the activities in the school and the Hawley Club! The trips, salsa, and evenings in the Hawley Club are good to practice our English in a relaxed way.
I think that the classroom can be small, I really like Felicitas, I think she's a very good teacher, the other teachers are good. The location is good but I don't like the town, The school is very well located. It's next to my house, to the shops and to the beach. I think there is not really a good facilities, for example the wifi isn't everywhere in the school even in the Hawley Club, there is not wifi next to the bar. Moreover there isn't a printer for students. I think there are good activities, but it's repetitive for someone who stayed a long time like me.
The housing is excellent, my host parents are very nice and the accommodation is very good.
It was a very good experience, I'm absolutely satisfied. I stayed for three weeks.
I have known a lot of foreign people.
But I don't like the program of the lessons, because I studied many times the future form and I've not never studied the past form.
I think that the study program could be improvement.
Classes were very small for a lot of people :) but it's OK. Teachers are very good. I was very satisfied. The place was very nice because it is very near the sea and near the city center. My host family was very very very nice people and the house was very good!
Show details » Read more...My experience is very interesting.
The classes are different, a lot of things and activities very good.
The house family is a brilliant family.
The holy club is a brilliant idea, it is different and you get to know a lot of people around the world.
The teachers are close to the people.
Margate is an easy town.
Before starting University to study English, I wanted to find something special for summer and thought I could combine holiday and practice of English.
I found English in Margate and decided to apply to do the Work Experience. Not only this school gives you English lessons but it also offers you lessons in return for your work in the school. For me that was the perfect opportunity. Moreover the fact that the school works with trustworthy host families thanks to the Accommodation Manager was really reassuring.
When I arrived in Margate I was surprised by the warm welcome of my host family and immediately felt at home.
Even more surprising was the atmosphere in the school. Everyone was lovely and willing to help you. You soon feel really comfortable.
When it comes to the lessons, it's brilliant. The teachers are amazing and they really want you to progress. It was a real pleasure to go the lessons thanks to them and also the other students. Indeed it's a small school where you easily make friends with people from all over the world with their own language and their own culture. Everyone comes with a friendly attitude and a great motivation and that's why we improve our English really quickly.
Working in the school was also such a great experience. You learn a lot and the staff is really helpful. I didn't only work because I had to do it, I genuinely enjoyed it and I was really committed. And that's because English in Margate is not only a school where nothing happens apart from the lessons. A lot of activities and trips are organized for the students. They can gather in the Hawley Club in the school, to get to know each other and have good time. During the summer, there are also social assistants who make sure that you enjoy every aspect of your stay in Margate and its surroundings.
That's why I highly recommend this school, English in Margate. I had one of the best experience of my life thanks to the amazing staff, my lovely host family and all the fabulous friends I made their. Leaving was heartbreaking but I'm definitely going back there in the future for another wonderful experience.
I think my English improved a lot and I have much more confidence when I have to speak!
Thank you for everything!!
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Margate. These homes are often between 5 - 25 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from EiM. Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.
If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged £ 80 when you register.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Margate based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
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