News for November, 2006

Making Exams Comfortable - with Sue Davies

Wednesday, November 8th, 2006

Thursday, 16th November, 19:30-20:30, Oxford House College, 28 Market Place, London, W1W 8AW

This workshop will give participants the opportunity to relate their own experiences to ways of supporting learners who have to take external examinations. The aim is to raise teachers’ awareness of the thinking behind some practical ideas to use with their own learners.

To book your place, please contact tim@oxfordhouse.co.uk

English Language requirement for Highly Skilled Migrant Programme

Tuesday, November 7th, 2006

The Home Office today announced changes to the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP) with the introduction of new rules for highly skilled foreign workers applying to come to the UK. The changes are outlined below and include a mandatory English language requirement at IELTS Level 6 or equivalent. (more…)

Meads School of English closes

Friday, November 3rd, 2006

Long-established Eastbourne centre, the Meads School of English, closed today, Friday 3 November, after its Board decided that it was at risk of trading insolvently. (more…)