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QE Newsletter October
 2012  

Greetings!

 

 

 

Welcome to October!

 

The three new QE schools we told you about in the last newsletter have been making the most of their quality credentials. Live Language has plenty of its own exciting news too which you can read about on the QE website and Adell Mitchell is at the Kiev and Istanbul missions that are running as I write. Study Abroad Canada Language Institute has been active in Brazil and you can read more about them in the next eNews when we will run a focus on SACLI. This month we introduce Strathfield College in Sydney, so read on now.

 

Quality English itself has been busy with the Alphe and Studyworld workshops with big 'villages' in each one. After a short pause (and a trip to MEI in Galway) we will be right there in Berlin with once again a stand and a village in the Conservatory. Make sure you come and see us there. We then head off to Prague, Milan, Barcelona and San Sebastian on agent / school missions. 

 

So we move ever rapidly towards the end of the year.... and look forward to many more successful events in 2013. 

 

Best regards

  

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Carolyn Blackmore  Chief Executive QE      

 

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We call these events 'Missions' - but they run as Workshops. (....in case you are confused.)

DATES FOR  YOUR DIARY

QE will be in Prague on 1st November, Milan on 5th and Barcelona on 7th and San Sebastian on 9th November. 

  

Click the links below to find out more and to register, or contact the QE Office for more information.  ___________________________________ 

This is your opportunity to meet the QE Schools in a quiet, well organised and productive workshop. If you can come then please try - you will not be disappointed!

AND here are the 2013 -
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
 

 

27/01/13 
18/02/13 - Taipei 
20/02/13 - Bangkok 
19/03/13 - Bogota
21/03/13 - Mexico City

16/09/13 - Beijing 

18/09/13 - Vladivostok 
20/09/13 - Seoul 
29/10/13 - Moscow

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Mission report
Click here to read about the recent Quality English workshops in Beijing and Tokyo:

Reports for Kiev and Istanbul will follow.
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Only at SACLI!

While attending SACLI's Study tour a Japanese student has the opportunity to watch a 300 kg blue fin tuna being "landed" to be sold and shipped to Tokyo, Japan.

SACLI's Study Tour offers 1-2 weeks for students who want to experience Canadian language and culture while developing their English language skills.  Read more

Study Abroad Canada
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CSLI - Improve your English and Experience Vancouver  ... through English-centred winter activities  
This four week package is packed with tons of activities to make the most out of your stay in the beautiful city of Vancouver. 
Imagine sipping a cup of hot chocolate after skating with your new international friends.......or skiing the slopes of one of Vancouver famous mountains.
This program combines morning classes with afternoon winter activities to create a unique program to improve your English. 
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Skiing on Grouse Mt.

ACCESS International English Language Centre in Toronto 

ACCESS is now offering more Work & Study options including Work & Study At The Same Time.  Program participants will undergo Skype interviews while still in their home country.  Job placements will be received before leaving for Canada or within two weeks of arrival in Toronto. Work & Study At The Same Time allows students with less time available to participate in the Work & Study program. The cheaper cost of this program is also appealing to students on a budget. 

 

New Academic Partnerships at Quest Language Studies in Toronto 

We are always working to expand our academic partnership so that we can better serve the needs of students interested in higher education. Mount Saint Vincent University (est. 1873) is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Manhattan Institute of Management is a private higher learning institution committed to offering students a high quality, global business education. Established for over 26 years, their campus is in the heart of Manhattan. 

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Our new QE school in the spotlight this month is Strathfield College in Sydney.  

  

Contact: Karen Benson
Read more here - Strathfield College website  

Strathfield College in Sydney     

Why do you think your school is a Quality school?

Primarily because we know and look after our students. Our service is personal. As the Director of Studies, I meet every student on their first day and take care to follow their progress throughout their studies. The teachers have been commended time and time again for their patience, professionalism and care. Being a boutique independent college means we know names and faces - no-one is a stranger, which is very important when students are far from home. We ensure students have access to pastoral care as well as regular feedback on their progress though teacher/student conferencing, written reports and academic counselling. Importantly, our independence means we can react swiftly to student feedback. As an example, in late August students voted overwhelmingly to introduce a suite of elective classes. These will be introduced in October.  

What made you join QE?

We are very conscious of the importance of maintaining a rich diversity of nationalities in an English learning classroom. At present, our student body represents 26 different nationalities but there is certainly scope for even greater diversity. The student experience is about more than learning English. It is about learning to live in a new culture, meeting new friends from around the world and often continuing to further study opportunities in Australia, all of which Strathfield College can accommodate. We would be very happy to welcome more European students to Strathfield College and this is where QE's marketing strengths lie.

Why would you recommend QE from what you know so far?

Certainly, QE is very active in promoting new colleges and we are very much looking forward to our first QE missions in Milan and Barcelona in November.

What are the main reasons to recommend Strathfield College to a foreign student wishing to learn English?

I think student feedback speaks for itself; 93% of students rated 'Strathfield College as a great place to learn English'. Think: personal service, great location, exceptional teaching.

 

Karen and a very special QE guest....
Carolyn Blackmore and Karen Benson on the balcony at Strathfield College 

 

   

QE School Visit

Quality Control visits more schools for Quality control 



This summer Carolyn visited
Anglolang Academy of English in Scarborough in glorious Yorkshire.  It was a busy time for the school with summer visitors from Italy as well as the full house of students especially on their highly acclaimed teachers' courses. The feedback from students interviewed on site was fantastic. The staff were all most welcoming and the impression was of excellence thrughout, ably led by Gustav, Linda and the team.
Later I also went to the other QE Yorkshire school Melton College which is actually in the marvellous, vibrant city of York. Likewise pretty busy, the staff managed to welcome me warmly and their new college manager, Paul, went out of his way to make the visit successful. Once again the students were ecstatic and the school and gardens were looking their best in the sunshine.

Melton College York 
Melton College York in the sunshine
 
 

More QE School News   


Frances King School of English 

Frances King School of English is offering special Christmas rates at their new residence Mansion Chelsea, as well as Bowden Court, for students studying our Christmas Course at the school between 22nd December 2012 to 6th January 2013.

See full article.

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Mansion Chelsea

  

Live Language, Glasgow

"We are very pleased to announce that we have successfully completed the NCC Education academic quality assessment process, and has been granted full approval as an NCC Education Accredited Partner Centre. We will be offering the International Foundation Year (IFY), Pre-Master's in Business (PMB)and Master's Preparation programmes from January 1st 2013."

 

"Live Language is able to arrange residence accommodation, in an excellent location, 10 minutes walk from the school in Glasgow's west end, and 10 minutes by bus or train to the city centre. The building sits by the River Kelvin and is next to Kelvingrove Park and Glasgow University. The accommodation is modern, safe and secure, and provides a room with private bathroom, in an apartment shared with 4 other students. Each apartment has a communal living space and kitchen, with modern equipment and furnishings. The accommodation is home to students studying at the University of Glasgow, of which 60% are from the UK. There is therefore a great opportunity to practise and use your English with native speakers, and make new friends!"  More information here

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Live Language is a QE School

QE busy at Alphe and Studyworld

Quality English was at Alphe and at Studyworld LONDON last weekend and into the week.

There were villages at both events - up to 20 schools were involved. As one school remarked...it was a VIP area.

It was busy from start to finish, as well as at the excellent social events at both fairs.

Penguins checking their emails at Alphe London 
QE Penguins at work
On the eve of a quality control visit to Living Learning English:
QE's Home Tuition School latest 'Feedback' Reviews 
 

 Living Learning English is a well-established and highly regarded Home Tuition School based in Bristol. It has placements in many locations all over Britain, in the city, in the countryside and by the sea. Take a look here . It is interesting to read some of the actual Reviews  from past students. This is a brand new website and well worth a visit.

Watch out for new courses at Living Learning English as they venture into English with Walking and other interesting combinations.

   

Last but not least 

New Logo for Cork English College

After 34 years with a blue and white logo CEC will add a splash of colour. Red will be added to the heart of their logo. The colour will mark CEC's 35th birthday and this new logo will bring CEC into its 35th year and beyond. As part of their 35th birthday celebrations there will be an unveiling of the new logo in reception.

 

   Cork English College 

 

  





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