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FULL TIME ENGLISH COURSES
ENGLISH COURSES
There are full-time English courses all year round and at all levels from Beginners to Advanced. We also offer part-time classes and short intensive courses on specific skills such as conversation, writing and spelling, pronunciation, English with drama and lots more.
Students can study for exams leading to certificates from awarding bodies such as the University of Cambridge, Trinity College London, City and Guilds, LCCIEB, AQA and so on, for example P.E.T., F.C.E., IELTS, Trinity Skills for Life exams. All exam applications can be done through the School.
Citizenship Classes These courses are meant to help you gain knowledge of the UK at the same time as you improve your English language skills.
Students can successfully progress from one ESOL level to the next with our intensive courses.
Exams are taken at this Centre on a regular basis, and students are encouraged to improve by utilizing our vast resources which include language with citizenship materials.
IT COURSES
ECDL
ECDL stands for European Computer Driving Licence. It is an internationally-recognized qualification to show that you have skill needed to use the most common computer applications efficiently and productively. The European Computer Driving Licence is a qualification recognised around the world for basic computing skills. Every person that completes the qualification, undertaken in any of the countries that use ECDL, will have completed the same syllabus.
How is it administered?
In the UK British Computer Society (BCS) are the accrediting body. You must pass one theoretical and six practical tests, administered by an accredited Test Centre.
What modules are covered?
Module 1 - Basic Concepts of Information Technology (IT)
Requires the candidate to know about the basic physical make-up of a personal computer and understand some of the basic concepts of Information Technology (IT) such as data storage and memory, the context for computer-based software applications in society, and the uses of information networks within computing. The candidate shall also appreciate how IT systems are found in everyday situations; and how personal computers can affect health. The candidate shall be aware of some of the security and legal issues associated with computers.
Module 2 - Using the Computer and Managing Files
Requires the candidate to demonstrate knowledge and competence in using the basic functions of a personal computer and its operating system. The candidate shall be able to operate effectively within the desktop environment. He or she shall be able to manage and organise files and directories/folders and know how to c0py, move and delete files and directories/folders. The candidate shall demonstrate the ability to work with desktop icons and to manipulate windows. The candidate shall demonstrate the ability to use search features, simple editing tools and print management facilities available within the operating system.
Module 3 - Word Processing
Requires the candidate to demonstrate the ability to use a word processing application on a personal computer. He or she shall understand and be able to accomplish basic operations associated with creating, formatting and finishing a word processing document ready for distribution. The candidate shall demonstrate competence in using some of the more advanced features associated with word processing applications such as creating standard tables, using pictures and images within a document, importing objects and using mail merge tools.
Module 4 - Spreadsheets
Requires the candidate to understand the basic concepts of spreadsheets and to demonstrate the ability to use a spreadsheet application on a personal computer. He or she shall understand and be able to accomplish basic operations associated with developing, formatting and using a spreadsheet. The candidate shall be able to accomplish standard mathematical and logical operations using basic formulas and functions. The candidate shall demonstrate competence in using some of the more advanced features of spreadsheet application such as importing objects, and creating graphs and charts.
Module 5 - Databases
Requires the candidate to understand the basic concepts of databases and demonstrate the ability to use a database on a personal computer. The module is divided in two sections; the first section tests the candidate's ability to design and plan a simple database using a standard database package; the second section requires the candidate to demonstrate that he or she can retrieve information from an existing database by using the query, select and sort tools available in the database. The candidate shall also be able to create and modify reports.
Module 6 - Presentations
Requires the candidate to demonstrate competence in using presentation tools on a personal computer. The candidate shall be able to accomplish basic tasks such as creating, formatting and preparing presentations for distribution and display. The candidate shall demonstrate the ability to create a variety of presentations for different target audiences or situations. The candidate shall demonstrate the ability to accomplish basic operations with graphics and charts and to use various slide show effects.
Module 7 - Information & Communication
Is divided in two sections. The first section, Information, requires the candidate to accomplish basic Web search tasks using a Web browser application and available search engine tools, to bookmark search results and to print Web pages and search reports. The second section, Communication, requires the candidate to demonstrate their ability to use electronic mail software to send and receive messages, to attach documents or files to a message and to organise and manage message folders or directories within electronic mail software.
Duration - 1 year
Entry date: 3rd September 2007
if you would like to learn specific modules of that course please contact on 00 (44) 20 8840 5988 or emai usl judywellington@canada.com
DIPLOMA COURSE IN COMPUTER STUDIES LEVEL 2
1 Microsoft Office Specialist Core Units and 2 OCR Level 2 Diploma for IT Users
The OCR Level 2 Certificate/Diploma for IT Users (CLAiT Plus) is a qualification designed to
recognise the skills, knowledge and understanding of IT users in employment, education or
training. Courses leading to the CLAiT Plus qualification will equip learners with the broad
range of transferable skills necessary to meet the demands of the modern workplace, and will
prepare learners for progression to training in IT User skills at Level 3. The qualification
recognises complex and specialist skills in the use of IT in vocational contexts.The OCR Level 2 Certificate/Diploma for IT Users (CLAiT Plus) is accredited at level 2 of the
National Qualifications Framework and is eligible for funding from 1 September 2005 under
the Learning and Skills Council’s Section 96 and 97 arrangements for learners of all ages.
What units are covered?
Unit 1: Integrated e-Document Production
Unit 2: Manipulating Spreadsheets and Graphs
Unit 3: Creating and Using a Database
Unit 4: e-Publication Design
Unit 5: Designing an e-Presentation
Unit 6: e-Image Manipulation
Unit 7: Website Creation
Unit 8: Electronic Communication
Duration - 1 year
Entry date: 3rd September 2007
if you would like to learn specific unit of that course please contact on 00 (44) 20 8840 5988 or emai usl judywellington@canada.com
Web Design & Web Database Programming (ASP.Net)
What subjects are covered?
HTML
Photoshop
Dreamweaver
Flash
Javascript
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
SQL Language
ASP.Net Database Programming
Project Work for Web Design and Web Database Programming
For further information on the above courses, contact:
Telephone/fax 020 8579 0560
e-mail judwellington@canada.com
Summer Courses
We have intensive two- and four-week full-time courses during July and August. These combine English classes with excursions and educational visits. Alternatively, students can follow a very intensive language programme of all-day English classes without the excursions.
Classes for Closed Groups
We are always happy to provide special classes for closed groups who want to study together. Please contact us to discuss your specific needs.
For further information on any of the above courses, please telephone us on: Telephone: +44 (0)20 8840 5988 or Telephone/fax 020 8579 6576
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