11. Do Shane Global test my English level?
Yes. All students take a placement test on the first day of the course. The test includes a written paper and an oral test. It takes about 1.5 hours. After the test, you will be allocated a class and a book for your lessons.
12. Can I take the placement test before I arrive?
No. You can only take the test at school when your course starts.
13. Do you have courses for complete beginners?
No, our lowest level is Elementary.
14. Do you offer weekend English classes?
No, our English classes are normally arranged between 9:00am and 5:00pm Monday to Friday.
15. How much will my course cost?
Please download our fee sheet or use our course calculator (coming soon!)
16. How much will my course and accommodation cost?
Please use our course calculator(coming soon!)
17. I am interested in combination courses? What options are available?
Please see our Combination courses page for options. You can combine group General English courses with private One-to-One lessons.
18. What time do lessons start and finish?
Please see our school timetables
Currently all our morning classes start at 9:30. Your lessons will finish at different times depending on which course you take.
Our GE15 afternoon classes start at 12:40
19. Are there any discounts or promotions?
All promotions and discounts are advertised on our home page.
20. Do you have Young Learners courses at your London School?
No, our London school is for adults only (18 )
Our Teen Activity Programme for 14-17 year olds is held at our Hastings school in the summer, and, if there is enough demand, for 1 week in Spring and Autumn. Please see our Teen Activity Programme page.
21. Do you offer group Business English courses without General English?
No. Business English is a component of our General English courses (GE20, GE25 and GE30). If you want to study only Business English we advise that you take private One-to-One classes.
Our Executive English (WordPower) course is tailor made for professionals and can concentrate solely on Business English if this is what the client requires. This is not a group course.
22. What is IELTS?
IELTS is an internationally recognised English exam used to measure English proficiency. Students who want to study at a UK university need to take this exam and get a grade of 7.5 or higher to be accepted by the university.
Students prepare for the exam at school and receive expert guidance and advice. Students also take regular practice tests to prepare for the real exam.
23. Is my English good enough to take the IELTS Preparation course?
The IELTS course is very demanding and students find it very difficult. You must be minimum high Upper Intermediate level to take this course. If your English level is lower, it is better for you to study General English and Grammar until your level is high enough to benefit from the IELTS course.
24. Can I take the IELTS exam at Shane Global schools?
No. There are registered test centres throughout the UK. Students are responsible for registering for the exam and paying the exam fee. Our teachers will give advice on test centres in the UK (and elsewhere if necessary), test dates, prices etc. Information can also be found on the IELTS website: www.ielts.org.
25. Do non-British universities accept IELTS as proof of English proficiency?
Many non-UK universities now also accept IELTS scores for entrance. Students should check with the university/universities they want to apply to for further entrance requirements.
26. Do you offer TOEFL preparation courses?
We do not offer TOEFL courses at Shane Global schools, as most UK universities prefer IELTS scores. Information on TOEFL can be found at www.toefl.eu.
27. Do you offer Academic English or University foundation courses?
We do not currently run any Academic or Foundation courses. We will be starting an Academic English course in January 2009. Details will be posted on this website shortly.
28. Do you teach any other languages at Shane Global UK
No, we do not teach any other languages at Shane Global.
29. Do you have evening or weekend English classes?
No, all our classes are taught between 9:30am and 5:00pm Monday to Friday
We do have evening/weekend teacher training courses (please see below)
30. Once I am in the UK, if I cancel my course or leave before the end of my course, can I get a refund?
Please see our Cancellations and Refunds pages. Once you have started your course you cannot get a refund. If you have to return to your country earlier than planned, we can keep your remaining weeks as credit. You can return to complete your course any time within the next 12 months. These credit weeks cannot be used by anyone else.