School Courses

The LSE courses are holistic in approach.  They are geared towards effective language learning and understanding.  As most students expressed having difficulty in communicating in English, most courses are designed to teach the specifics of the English language through Communication.  This is an innovative and radical method of teaching whereby structures, syntax and grammar are learned through the process of speaking.  Learning a language in this manner is far more effective and efficient.

Once students apply for a course, they are requested to take a placement or self-evaluation test.  According to the results obtained in this test, students are then advised to follow a programme designed to fit within their time-frames.  Of course, in this manner, students can commit themselves seriously to undertake relative EFL examinations such as The Trinity College of London, University of London and University of Cambridge examinations.  Other students who intend to further their studies in the USA are advised to take the TOEFL test which is requested by most US entities who offer courses for non-native speakers of English.

The LSE also organises courses for students for whom English is the first or second language whose intention is to undertake GCSE examinations at Ordinary and Advanced Level.  The LSE covers the courses of English that lead to these examinations held by either the University of London or the University of Oxford.

Further to the above, students wishing to obtain a first degree in English (B.A. English) with the University of London, may contact the LSE to obtain information regarding the cost of tuition, time-frames, syllabii and texts in order to take the BA examinations in London or another centre, such as Malta.  As this is a degree course, all tuition is individual tuition and the course is designed in units just as the courses designed for University students who attend the colleges  and universities that confer degrees by the University of London.

Choose the Course Designed for You!

At the LSE, courses are student-based or group-based (groups not exceeding three in number and depending on request).  Here is a list of the courses offered by the LSE on an individual basis:

Beginners' Course
This course is designed for Students who have very little or no knowledge of English.  This course teaches the basic principles of English grammar, basic general conversation, correct tense usage, basic writing, reading and comprehension skills.  Successful candidates may  sit for Level 3 Elementary Examinations of the Trinity College of London examination or the KEY Examination of the University of Cambridge.

Pre-Intermediate Course
This course is designed for Students who have a basic knowlege of English whose level is above that of Beginners.  This course teaches the more important principles of English grammar in an in-depth manner, more complex themes for conversation, writing, reading and comprehension.  Successful candidates may sit for Levels 5 or 6 Elementary Examinations of the Trinity College of London examination or the PET Examination of the University of Cambridge.

Intermediate/FCE Course
This course is designed for Students whose knowledge of English is more evolved and substantial.  This course bases its modules on the effective use of language in four main areas - namely reading, writing, speaking and listening.  A substantial part of the course (30 hours) is designed to induce students to converse more.  A lot of attention is given to students individually so that they increase their comprehension skills through conversation.  Successful candidates may sit for Levels 7 or 8 Intermediate Examinations of the Trinity College of London examination or the FCE Examination of the University of Cambridge.

Upper-Intermediate/CAE Course
This course is designed for Students whose Knowledge of English is ample and whose listening, reading, writing and speaking skills have reached a very good level.  Students taking this course often need English as a "working language" - that is, they need English as the language of communication.  Successful candidates may sit for Levels 10 to 12 Intermediate Examinations of the Trinity College of London examination or the CAE Examination of the University of Cambridge.

Proficiency Course
This course is designed for Students whose aim is to obtain the highest Certificate available as a qualification and whose knowledge of English is extremely fluent.  This course is designed specifically on an individual level or mini-group (not exceeding three) and Students and Teacher together cover all the aspects that the CPE Examination stipulates in the syllabus.  The hours of the course are deteremined by the "readiness" of the Students.  Successful candidates are encouraged to sit for the CPE Examination of the University of Cambridge.

Conversation Courses
This course is designed for Students who desire to obtain fluency in English.  The courses are specifically designed for students on an individual basis, sometimes creating conversation classes in small groups (not exceeding three in number) to enhance communication and participation.  The aim of conversation classes and courses is to stimulate non-native speakers of English to use the English language as an effective means of communication.  Conversation Courses may help students who opt to sit for aural examinations held by the  Trinity College of London or to cover the aural modules covered by the examinations of the University of Cambridge.

Computers & English Course

This course is designed for Students who would like an in-depth approach of English and Computing, two entities that together have evolved, becoming intertwined and inseparable.  Students taking this course cover the basic principles of Computer English and the internet. Most software programs used for computing are also explained in English.  At the end of this course, students would have mastered not only an extensive glossary of English terms indispensable for Information Technology but also would have acquired enough skills to understand most IT literature and to write IT-related reports in English.

Business English Course
This course is designed for Students whose aim is to use English in the business world.  The course is both graded and extensive.  The course covers all the aspects of Business English including the writing of business letters, drafting reports, preparing annual reports, damage reports, etc.  At the end of the course, following consultation, students may opt to take specialised examinations.

University Course
This course is designed for University Students who would like to revise specific units of English necessary for their University course.  Such courses are very specific and individualistic.  They are designed for students who are majoring in English or for students to whom English is one of the units or modules in their course.  For more information please contact the LSE on telephone number 0958032730 or e-mail the school at lse@lsenglish.com.  

B.A. English Degree Course - University of London
This course is designed for Candidates who wish to obtain a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English (B.A. English) from the University of London as External Students.  Examinations for Overseas Candidates may be held in recognised Centres as decreed by the University of London, or in any College of the University of London where the B.A. English course is held.   Courses are held at the LSE following a time-table drafted on the individual time-frames and weekly hours that may be allocated for study and research.  This is a strictly individual programme and only exceptionally are there mini-groups for this course.  Candidates opting for this course must have either a CAE qualification or a GCE Advanced Level in English.  For more information please contact the LSE on telephone number 0958032730 or e-mail the school director at lse@lsenglish.com. A full prospectus is found here.