Are there any language camps in North Cyprus?

Responds Elena Kochkina, Unique Cyprus Travel company
In the TRNC there are schools for learning English for schoolchildren at universities located in Northern Cyprus. For adults, there are summer courses in some of the universities, or - admission to the university for half a year or a year for the Foundation program.

Speaking about the quality of such training, it is worthwhile to say that among the teachers there are both native speakers and local diploma specialists. The cost of such training should be specified in the universities themselves, in all of them there are Russian-speaking employees who will give detailed information on the training offered by the university, placement and possible discounts for adult and child education in the summer language school.

Other small language schools that exist in the region of Kyrenia do not have sufficient capacity, and from the experience of the past, they usually do not gain enough students to open a summer group. Therefore, it is difficult to judge the level of teaching in them.

Responds Julia Ozerge, company "Antey Tour" and "IlkosTour"
There are seven universities in North Cyprus. Each of them has in its the composition of several levels of education: primary school, secondary school, college and university. At each of them there are courses of studying English with different duration and intensity. For example, the American University organizes foreign language instruction in the summer for children from 8 to 17 years. Training lasts from 2 to 8 weeks. Tuition with accommodation from 950 EUR for 2 weeks and 2600 EUR for 8 weeks (prices for summer 2014).

The cost of the course includes:

  • accommodation
  • three meals a day
  • 15 hours of English lessons per week
  • learning materials
  • activities of the afternoon and evening
  • a week two full day excursions
  • one night trip per week
  • 24-hour control of teachers
  • Transfers

During the course of classes, students will learn the basics of English grammar through spoken language, supplement vocabulary, and also learn to write and read in English. The curriculum includes, as directly classes in English, drawing and modeling lessons, fencing lessons, modern dance lessons and games in English, rest on the beach of Camelot, and acquaintance with Northern Cyprus.

Classes are conducted by qualified teachers, native English speakers and are held on the school grounds in specially equipped classes. The school provides an opportunity to use the extensive English library.

The first day of mandatory testing for the level of ownership of English language. As a result of the test, multinationals are formed groups of three levels: Beginners, Intermediate, above (Upper- intermediate).

Students are placed on the campus of the University. The ideal location - close to educational buildings, sports facilities, the availability of cafes contribute to rational use of time for learning, without spending it on a road in an unfamiliar area.

Neighborhood with other students of their different countries allows you to find friends for all over the world and apply English in everyday situations. The division of premises into the female and male parts allows to provide full conditions for study and rest. Full immersion in the language environment is an added bonus.

Summer English camp is not only a study of the language, but a multitude of sporting events. Students are given the opportunity to swim in freshwater pools, as well as at sea on their private Camelot beach.

Students and teachers are delivered to the beach by bus. All events the second half of the day and evening, including the excursion program, are included in the tuition fee.

Students are also offered additional entertainment: golf, bowling, karting, cruise on a yacht, water park. The total cost is 90 EUR. Learning English in a relaxed atmosphere is always beneficial, so the camp organizes:

  • welcome buffet
  • beach
  • swimming pool
  • sporting events
  • film screenings
  • dance lessons
  • excursions to historical places, sightseeing
  • football
  • basketball
  • music
  • theater
  • swimming
  • discotheques
  • international nights
  • nights talents
  • BBQ
  • fashion show
  • games
  • Night Cinema
  • swimming parties by the pool

At the end of the course, testing is conducted and a certificate is issued.

You can learn English in specialized language schools, for example, C-QUALS. The price level is individual, 10 lessons per week, from 437 EUR. Classes are held in a general group, 15 lessons per week - from 293 EUR.

October 19, 2014

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