The Junior Programme offers twenty 45-minute sessions of General English per week, Monday through Friday. The summer programme runs from the third week of June through the second week of August, and, although, it is recommended that students enrol every Monday, we operate a rolling admissions process where students can comfortably enter classes on any day of the week.
In General English students are placed in the appropriate level of competence (Beginners to Advanced levels) after taking an assessment test. They practise all four skills through carefully structured lessons with interactive and intriguing activities that facilitate learning. Particular emphasis is placed on communication and fluency. Morning classes are offered all year round. Morning sessions begin at 9:00 a.m. and finish at 12:15 p.m.
The overall school methodology is based on the Communicative Approach, the Learning Styles and Howard Gardener’s Multiple Intelligences theories. The lesson plans are teeming with invigorating activities that engage students’ participation and enforce a student-centred environment. Lesson plans are also based on the Phonetic alphabet that is visually and kinesthetically enforced. Read more on Our Philosophy.
All students have access to the online platform, ClubEFL, which is available both in class and remotely. The platform consists of enticing activities that successfully complement classroom practices, while self-studying and self-testing quizzes boost students’ confidence and allow them to progress at their own pace.
In the Junior Programme, students are always busy and more importantly are always having fun because of the packed programme. Summertime spent in Cyprus at the Columbia International English Language School is an experience not to be missed!
There is something for everyone at Columbia English Language School, so contact us to discuss your specific needs and to plan your trip for your ultimate learning experience!
Programmes
Junior Residential Programme
The Junior Residential Programme is our standard English summer camp programme for students aged 12-17. Students who choose this package stay at The Palms Hotel Apartments which is a short drive from the school and within walking distance from the beach. The programme includes General English lessons in the morning, carefully selected activities at the residence, half-day trips as well as full-day excursions at weekends. The overall experience helps students improve their English competence, while also familiarizing them with the history and culture of Cyprus.
The Junior Residential accommodation is developed in partnership with The Palms Hotel Apartments, a conveniently located hotel in Limassol with modern spacious accommodation, chosen carefully by us for its student friendly facilities, safety and cleanliness.
Students stay in comfortable triple and quadruple rooms with full board accommodation which includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and refreshments.
Most afternoon and evening activities take place at the residence and buses transfer students between the school and the hotel based on the class schedules.
In the afternoons, evenings and at weekends, the school organizes student activities so that participants can combine education and pleasure.
Afternoon & Evening
Half-day Trips
Full-day Trips
€690 per person per week
€65 airport transfers, each way from and to the airport
For group rates, please contact us:
tel: +357-25-562812 | +357-99-876690
email: cels.columbia@gmail.com
Junior Day-Camp Programme
In the summertime students aged 8-17 can join the Junior Day Club Programme, which includes the General English course in the morning with varied afternoon activities and half- day excursions. Although this programme gives students the liberty to choose the accommodation of their choice, it provides lunch and afternoon activities at The Palms Hotel Apartments—the accommodation for the Junior Residential Programme. The overall experience helps students improve their English competence while also familiarizing them with the history and culture of Cyprus.
Collection Points: Parents are responsible for dropping off their children at Columbia between 8:30 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. Monday through Friday. Children will be dismissed between 6:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. from The Palms where parents must collect their children. Transport from and to the student’s residence can be arranged with Columbia at an extra cost of €65 per student per week.
In the afternoons, evenings and at weekends, the school organizes student activities so that participants can combine education and pleasure.
”Afternoon”
€350 per person per week
€65 airport transfers, each way from and to the airport
Transport from and to the student’s residence can be arranged with Columbia at an extra cost of €65 per student per week.
For group rates, please contact us:
tel: +357-25-562812 | +357-99-876690
email: cels.columbia@gmail.com
Courses-Only Programme
Students interested in taking English courses in Cyprus throughout the year may join the Columbia Courses-Only Programme where they can enrol either in General English or Intensive English.
This programme gives students the liberty to choose the accommodation of their choice. Students are also free to plan their own afternoon and weekend activities. This programme is ideal for those who reside in Cyprus or those who are already familiar with the island. At an extra cost, younger students may decide to join some of the Junior Residential Programme half-day and full-day excursions or activities which are only available in the summer.
If students choose the Intensive English course, they practise for five extra 45-minute lessons per week on speaking, in addition to the General English syllabus. Classes are only offered in the morning, beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.
General English
In General English students are placed in the appropriate level of competence (Beginners to Advanced levels) after taking an assessment test. General English classes consist of twenty 45-minute lessons per week. Morning classes are offered all year round. Morning sessions run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m Monday through Friday. Lessons include a mixture of speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation exercises.
Intensive English
In the Intensive English courses, students practise their English for twenty-five 45-minute lessons per week Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a 15-minute break. There is greater emphasis on speaking, compared to the General English course, since in this programme there are additional five 45-minute lessons solely devoted to speaking and pronunciation.
This programme gives students the liberty to choose the accommodation of their choice, which will be paid separately from the price of the programme.
Collection Points: Parents are responsible for dropping off and collecting their children. Transport from and to the student’s residence can be arranged at an extra cost of € 65 per student per week.
Students are free to plan their own afternoon and weekend activities. This programme is ideal for those who reside in Cyprus or those who are already familiar with the island.
At an extra cost, younger students may decide to join some of the Junior Residential Programme half-day and full-day excursions or activities which are only available in the summer.
For group rates please contact us:
tel: +357-25-562812 | +357-99-876690
email: cels.columbia@gmail.com