SGI Framework
Preparing Your Language Course
Over the years, SGI has developed what we now consider to be a comprehensive framework for preparing and conducting any language course programme from the very earliest stages of analyzing the level and needs of the learner. Follow the links below to see full details of how we go about levels assessment, needs analysis and academic management of teaching and progress.
Of course, if after reading the text, you still have some unanswered questions you are welcome to call us on our Language Hotline, 020 72991710 or e-mail us at languages@stgeorges.co.uk.
SGI, from its base in Central London, has been providing language courses to companies and individuals since 1962. Over that period of time we have evolved into one of the most prestigious language training companies in the UK. Inspected and accredited by the British Council for our English language courses and by Trinity College London for our teacher training courses we are also members of EAQUALS, a pan-European association of language schools, which has members that teach all the major European languages. Membership of this association, as with the British Council scheme, is by rigorous inspection.
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Who are the British Council? What does 'accredited' mean and why is it important?
The British Council are the government agency responsible for promoting British culture throughout the world. As the UK's international organisation for educational and cultural relations its activities embrace Education, the Arts, Science and Societal issues.
One of its UK activities is the running of 'Accreditation UK' which is the quality assurance scheme for the UK ELT sector. If a school meets agreed high standards of quality they are then accredited by the British Council. Members of the Scheme have a continuing obligation to work to the agreed standards of the scheme and are regularly re-inspected.
Accreditation provides students with a guarantee of quality. It is important to you because you will come to Saint George International knowing that important aspects of your course – the quality of teaching, accommodation, facilities, social programme and student services – meet the high standards required for accreditation.
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Who are Middlesex University ?
Middlesex University is a popular state sector university that has achieved excellent results in recent teaching performance tables as compiled by the highly-considered Guardian national newspaper. It has several campuses set in North-West London and an excellent range of degrees at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels. Saint George International has been formally accredited by Middlesex University for its University Foundation course and enjoys a strong relationship with the University.
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Who are Trinity College London ?
Trinity College London is an international examinations board, incorporating Trinity Guildhall. It offers accredited qualifications in English language teaching, the English language and the performing arts.
In the field of TESOL, Trinity College London is widely recognised by employers and authorities around the world for its highly acclaimed and accredited TESOL qualifications, the Trinity Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CertTESOL) and the advanced qualification, the Trinity College London LTCL Diploma.
St George International has proudly been an approved and validated as course providers for both the Certificate and Diploma for nearly 15 years.
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Who are EAQUALS?
EAQUALS stands for The European Association for Quality Language Services. It is a pan-European association of language training providers. The aim of EAQUALS is to promote and guarantee quality in language teaching institutions across Europe. It is the only international association of language schools that has a formal inspection scheme to verify the quality offered by members. There is a demanding set of criteria for membership. These criteria are written down in a Code of Practice containing Student, Staff and Information Charters. This is backed up by a thorough and rigorous inspection scheme.
Saint George International London is proud to be one of the few London members of EAQUALS.
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Who are English UK?
English UK is the UK professional association of accredited English language centres. It has over 350 member centres in private schools, educational trusts and charities, further education colleges and universities. All its members are accredited by the British Council under the 'Accreditation UK' scheme which English UK is involved in administering. Its key role is the promotion of quality language training in the UK.
- Level Testing – initial assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the learner in the target language
- Need Analysis – detailed analysis of the context in which the learner wishes to use the target language
- Teaching – basic guidelines to how a course with SGI is carried out
- Progress – how your progress will be checked with an estimation of how rapidly progress can be made
We hope the information given is not too academic in nature, we simply think it important that when you take a course with us you feel confident that we are able to get you to where you want to be with regard to your language learning. If you need any clarifications, please call our Language Hotline on 020 72991710 or e-mail us at languages@stgeorges.co.uk.
