The English Teacher Experience - Teacher Refresher Courses
Excel English has been offering quality training for overseas teachers since 2003. The courses are given by our team of experienced teacher trainers. We offer small and friendly classes (maximum 15 participants) in a beautiful location - perfect for study.
As well as our scheduled courses, we can also offer private courses for groups of teachers travelling together at other times of the year. Organisations which have benefitted from our closed group teacher courses include prestigious universities such as MGIMO (Moscow) and Rostov State University (Russia). Please contact us if you would like to arrange a group course for your team.
Watch this video to hear what other teachers have said about taking part in an Excel English course for overseas teachers (video filmed in July 2011).
We now offer 3 courses for overseas teachers:
New Ideas for the English Classroom
This very practical course is designed for teachers of English who want to brush up on their methodology, refresh their teaching skills and share lesson ideas and activities with other teachers of English from around the world. The workshop sessions enable teachers to collaborate with each other - sharing ideas, activities and approaches - and it is also an ideal opportunity for participants to update their English language skills.
The course is suitable for teachers who specialise in teenage and adult students. Participants should have at least an Upper Intermediate (B2) level of English.
Course Length
Teaching Hours per week
Other Activities
2 weeks
21
Participants are encouraged to join our regular programme of cultural and social activities
LLP Course Code: UK-2009-879-008
Course dates 2012:
Jan 2nd - Jan 13th
April 16th - April 27th
June 11th - June 22nd
July 2nd - July 13th
July 16th - July 27th
July 30th - August 10th
October 1st - October 12th
NEW FOR 2012: British Culture for Teachers of English
This 2 week course is designed for teachers of English who want the opportunity to update their language skills while also learning more about British Culture. The specially-written lessons will give an insight into life in Britain in the 21st century, by covering traditional institutions such as the monarchy and parliament, while also looking at the changing face of Britain. Also included will be themes such as pop music, football, and famous Britons including Shakespeare and John Lennon.
These sessions will give participants a greater understanding of British culture, in order to provide them with a useful context in which to teach English to their students. Participants will also update their language skills through interaction with their trainers and fellow participants during the sessions. Participants should have at least an Intermediate (B1) level of English.
Course Length
Teaching Hours per week
Other Activities
2 weeks
15
30 hours per week of linked excursions included
Course dates 2012:
June 11th - June 22nd
October 1st - October 12th
NEW FOR 2012: English for teachers of other subjects
This course is designed for teachers of a wide range of subjects, who now find that they are expected to teach in English, and who need to improve their language skills so that they can perform better in the English-medium classroom.
The course will help participants to improve their competence and fluency in English at the same time as learning specific teaching skills - such as leading discussions and structuring lectures - and will also include some CLIL theory.
Participants should have at least an Intermediate (B1) level of English.
Course Length
Teaching Hours per week
Other Activities
2 weeks
21
Participants are encouraged to join our regular programme of cultural and social activities
Course dates 2012:
July 16th - July 27th
July 30th - August 10th
For more information and prices of our courses for teachers please download our brochure:
To apply for one of our courses for overseas teachers, please complete the application form and email it to our Client Services Team.
European Union Lifelong Learning Programme Funding
If you are from a country which is a member of the European Union, you can apply for Comenius 2.2c or Grundtvig 3 funding. This course appears in the Lifelong Learning Programme (formerly Socrates) database with the course code UK-2009-879-008 and funding is available to help you with the cost of your course and living expenses while in London. More information about these grants and how to apply are available from the Comenius and Grundtvig National Agencies.
If you wish to apply for funding, please contact us for further information.
"The well thought out programme, due consideration of the professional interests of the professors, the efficient Excel English teachers and the exciting tours of London, have made an unforgettable impression on each member of the group. All the professors appreciated the professionalism and effort put into carrying out the teacher training project. The open and friendly atmosphere in the classroom and the school in general, which served as an example of good management, made it possible to acquire a deeper knowledge of British life and culture. It also stimulated lively discussions. Elena, Russia (Group Leader Teacher Methodology Group)
PDF 2012 English Teacher Experience Course Brochure 
If you are from a country which is a member of the European Union, you can apply for Comenius 2.2c or Grundtvig 3 funding. This course appears in the Lifelong Learning Programme (formerly Socrates) database with the course code UK-2009-879-008 and funding is available to help you with the cost of your course and living expenses while in London. More information about these grants and how to apply are available from the Comenius and Grundtvig National Agencies. 
