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Based in the heart of London, UIC is a specialised language school that provides both a variety of English courses and several other courses in modern languages such as French, German, Italian and Japanese. With the fantastic combination of excellent value, quality teaching, great service and a central location, UIC is the perfect place for anyone of any ability to come and enjoy the learning process.

The award-winning English courses are as flexible as any demanding schedule dictates, so whether they are taken within one week or one year, students will always receive the best teaching possible to achieve their potential. The range and variety of courses are extensive, from 15 to 30 lessons a week in General English, Examination Preparation, Business English, or the ELTon-winning Communication Station. As adult-only courses, there is no pressure, and unrivalled support is provided throughout the learning process, ensuring that the UIC students are prepared to go out into the world and utilise their English skills with ease and confidence.

Foreign language courses are another of UCI’s specialities, teaching foreign languages to over 2000 students every year. UIC provides group classes, individual tutoring and corporate learning, ensuring that every requirement, from relocation to professional business needs, are covered. The school is also happy to recommend other language schools around Europe should any student wish to improve their abilities by soaking up the language and culture of another country.

UIC is successful due to its approach to student learning. They pride themselves highly on recruiting only the best teachers, usually native, who have the right training and background to be able to deliver amazing results on any course that is undertaken. The teaching approach is highly communicative, encouraging those within the classes to improve faster and build more confidence within each session. The curriculum is a vital issue for UIC, thus the school is able to both place students in the right class and monitor their progress, responding to the notion that different people learn in different ways. Time outside the classroom is also a concern for the school, thus students can rely upon support staff to guide them through the enrolment process and ultimately help with any queries or needs that they may have throughout their time at UIC.

With an excellent social calendar, fantastic technologies such as e-learning and the student blog, and a wide range of accommodation all over London, UIC is at the forefront of the future for language schools. Combining award-winning course content that reflects the needs and the interests of the modern-day student and exceptional resources to boost learning and development, UIC truly offers everything a student could possibly need. Whether you study English to Spanish courses London is a great place to be a student. So for more information on learning Business English or spending evenings in Italian courses London style, visit the website now.

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Stillpoint Aromatics offers Aromatherapy Workshop Series “The Power of One Drop”

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Joy Musacchio and Cynthia Brownley, owners of Stillpoint Aromatics, have launched a series of Aromatherapy workshops that teach proper and safe usage of pure therapeutic essential oils. In addition, the workshops are NCBTMB approved for 19 CEUs each.

Stillpoint Aromatics offers comprehensive Aromatherapy workshops that teach how essential oils are used to maintain physical and energetic health, treat chronic and acute pain, and reduce stress. Participants gain a deeper understanding of Aromatherapy and become proficient in various uses and applications of pure essential oils. These workshops use a hands-on approach where students create and take home customized aromatherapy products valued at over $200.00.

Asked why these courses were created, Brownley responds, “There is just so much mis-information regarding the safe and proper use of essential oils. We have over 22 years experience with the oils, are Certified Clinical Aromatherapists, and have extensive Aromatherapy training in the “French” medicinal technique, as well as the“English” blending method of using essential oils. We are passionate about this powerful alternative approach to health and living life in balance on all levels.”

Joy Musacchio states, “We both have our Masters degrees in Education, so teaching our Aromatherapy courses is a natural progression for us. We love teaching, and our teaching is inspired by the plants, trees, the farmers and distillers. We are continually learning and enjoy sharing our knowledge. Our workshops focus not only on the chemistry and therapeutic properties of essential oils, but also the energetic and vibrational aspect of the oils.

Each of the workshops will focus in-depth on the therapeutic and energetic uses of 25 different oils. The essential oils chosen are specific to the time of the year and the season’s energy. Students can take one, two, three or all four of the workshops. There are no prerequisites and the workshops can be taken in any order. If a student has already attended one of the four, the cost of the remaining workshops is $325.

The next workshop in the series is January 20-22, 2012. With the long awaited arrival of 2012, this workshop will focus on essential oils for “new beginnings” and bringing in the new energy of 2012. Participants will learn how to integrate pure essential oils into their life – to work with the new energies for physical, emotional and spiritual well being.

About Stillpoint Aromatics
Stillpoint Aromatics, based in Sedona, AZ, specializes in genuine and authentic, pure essential oils, aromatherapy consultations, and aromatherapy workshops. For more information about Stillpoint Aromatics or to browse their wide selection of aromatherapy products, visit http://www.stillpointaromatics.com or call (928) 301-8699.

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Full Speed Ahead for Postgraduate Employment

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According to a new study, Rising Wage Inequality and Postgraduate Education compiled by economist lecturers and researchers Joanne Lindley of The University of Surrey, and Stephen Machin of University College London, there are some interesting distinctions to be made between first degree graduate employment and postgraduate.

Students studying postgraduate programmes have more than doubled in the UK since 1996, from 4% to 11% in 2009. There has also been a steady increase in the share of postgraduate employment in the UK, rising from 30% in 1980 to 37% in 2009. Alongside the increase in postgraduate employability there has also been a remarkable increase in the wage gap between classic graduates and postgraduates, rising from 6% in 1996 to 13% in 2009.

The possible reason for growth is due to technological change and advancement across many industries in the UK. These are industries that are more likely to be involved in R&D, innovation, computer usage and investment in computers. This is good news for postgraduates, as their technical skills such as, advanced numeracy, high levels of analysing complex problems, and specialist knowledge or understanding are increasingly required in these areas.

According to the 2010 Labour Force Survey, the top occupations for Masters graduates are: Secondary Education Teachers, Software Professionals, Marketing and Sales Managers, Management Consultants, Actuaries, Economists and Statisticians and Information and Communications Technology Managers. All these roles require the advanced skills that Masters graduates learn at University.

Finding the right Masters degree can be extremely time consuming – FindAMasters holds a comprehensive database of postgraduate programmes from across the globe, in one place including courses such as. To search over 17,500 Masters degrees including masters in Education and Social Work, visit the FindAMasters.com website and sign up to the newsletter for the chance to win a Kindle.

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The Teaching Assistant Diploma receives a Grade A from its Students!

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NCC Home Learning’s fantastic range of Teaching Assistant Courses are currently the most popular distance learning courses, so no wonder they have received such outstanding reviews.

Students who have recently completed a Teaching Assistant course with NCC Home Learning have nothing but positive feedback, proving that NCC Home Learning offer the best home study courses around. Some of those reviews follow below:

B. Hodgkins, a Teaching Assistant student stated: “NCC Home Learning’s Teaching Assistant course was ideal for me as I could learn the ins and outs of what being a teaching assistant involved, whilst gaining a qualification.”

“I now help out regularly at the school and the information the Teaching Assistant course has given me has been invaluable!”

T. Goodwin, a Teaching Assistant student also said: “The course material was of good quality and easy to understand and together with feedback from my tutor and the NCC team it helped me gain the qualification I wanted to obtain.”

The distance learning Teaching Assistant courses helps students obtain specialised skills and knowledge to gain employment in the field. Other related courses such as child care courses can involve study in more specific child study courses which can lead to a range of other child care jobs in the care industry.

NCC Home Learning also offers a selection of fully accredited Child Care courses and Teaching Assistant Courses which are available for students to study at home.

If you require further information on NCC Home Learning’s Teaching Assistant courses or other useful courses such as life coaching courses and child care courses then please visit our Child Care and Teaching Assistant Faculty:http://www.ncchomelearning.co.uk/childcareandteachingcourses-category-9.html

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Thumbs Up for the Child Psychology Diploma!

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NCC Home Learning’s Child Psychology Diploma has received a fantastic response from current students.

The students studying with NCC Home Learning have been leaving extremely positive reviews regarding the Child Psychology Diploma. They have even stated how the course has helped them continue on to university and has furthered their careers.

L. Blay has recently completed the Child Psychology Diploma and said: “Thank you for your support during these 12 months – I have loved every minute of my course and am pleased to say that it has benefited both me and my children!”

K. Prinsloo, a Child Psychology Student also stated: “I would just like to say thanks for everything and I am actually studying child psychology at University level now, I enjoyed the module a lot and it definitely helped me make the choice to take it further.”

The NCFE Level 3 Child Psychology Diploma provides the skills needed to help children reach their full potential and become happy and balanced adults.

The course is ideal for anyone working with or around children and can even help parents with their own children.

NCC Home Learning aim to provide the option of distance learning for everyone, they enable you to train around your busy life style, making it easier to educate yourself or staff members.

NCC Home Learning also offer a number of Teaching Assistant and Child Care coursesamong other home learning courses suitable for anyone wanting to progress in their career or further their current knowledge.

If you require further information on our Child Psychology Diploma then please visit our Child Care and Teaching Assistant Faculty:
http://www.ncchomelearning.co.uk/childcareandteachingcourses-category-9.html

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Travel and Learn with UIC

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UIC Languages gives students the unique opportunity to study and sightsee at the same time. Many students that come to London to study also want to experience the cultural history of the city – so, UIC tires to include social outings in its curriculum.

Students enrolled at the institute have the benefit of a great location, from which all of London’s major sightseeing venues can be accessed. In addition, the school’s certified teachers are always on standby to provide information on using the city’s public transport. At UIC, students are encouraged to enjoy their time in London, because this helps to limit the impact of homesickness. When students are sightseeing, they can practise their English and meet new friends – allowing them to enjoy the learning experience.

The school also arranges social outings that students can attend during the semester. Popular winter activities include ice-skating in front of the Natural History Museum and visiting the Christmas lights along Regent and Oxford Streets. During these outings students will mingle with English speakers and learn how to cope in a social setting.

By combining travelling and learning, UIC Languages gives students an opportunity to use their language skills in everyday circumstances. This practical approach to studying ensures that the students see language proficiency as a tool that can be used to make friends and negotiate business dealings.

Modern study methodologies are using the streets as a practical lab for language students. Today, the rules of English are still learnt in the classroom, but it’s out in public where this theory is applied.

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UIC London on a Winning Streak

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UIC London have had a very successful few months, with two top awards being handed to them. The first was the British Council’s ELTon Award for Digital Innovation, and the second was the STAR English Language School for Europe Award.

The STAR award is a highly respected award which is voted for by people working at the sharp end of the language travel industry – that is, the agents who actually book people on to language courses. They know exactly what students want from a language course and work to find it, so they are great judges of quality in language schools. From the point of view of UIC London, what makes this achievement even greater is the fact that past winners have tended to be larger and longer-established than relatively small UIC.

Speaking of the awards, a spokesman for UIC London said:

‘We were delighted and very surprised to win the STAR Language school award. We were up against bigger and longer established schools in the shortlist so winning was a great confirmation we are doing something right. This award is voted on by agents from around the world and the main thing they are interested in is good service.’

The ELTon award that UIC received is an award for a specific project – in this case, the UIC Communication Station. This exciting course allows students to combine their regular English study with learning how to make and broadcast their very own radio show.

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Language Students and School Develop Together

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As the year draws to a close, it is time to start looking ahead and setting goals for 2012. If learning a new language or improving your skills in a certain language is something you know you need to do, don’t put it off any longer. Although you may already be aware of the benefits of learning a language, you probably also know that it requires time and dedication. This creates a particular dilemma for anyone who lives here in the UK and needs to learn English. Strong English skills are necessary for success here in the UK but for busy professionals, finding time for classes can be very difficult. Those who live in London and want to learn a foreign language also face a dilemma in that without classes, they might not have much exposure the language they want to learn. Fortunately, one particular language school is making learning convenient and enjoyable.

St George International has been helping students achieve their language goals for almost 40 years and the school continues to grow. They have many evening classes that are perfect for busy professionals and have recently added even more. It is no coincidence that as SGI is helping students to grow and develop, the school itself is also growing and developing.

SGI has an excellent selection of English as well as foreign language courses. Recent additions include courses such as Business English, Business English Writing, Academic English Writing and English exam preparation courses. If you want to learn French London is a wonderful place to learn and with the support of SGI’s helpful teachers, you will be speaking French in no time. The same is true for anyone wishing to learn Spanish in London. With SGI, you will get the support and attention you need to exceed your own expectations.

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Manchester Postgraduate Study Fair goes down a Treat with FindaMasters.com

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There was a 25% increase in the number of students flooding through the doors of Manchester Central for the annual Manchester Postgraduate Study Fair sponsored by FindAMasters.com.

Over 2200 students had the chance to talk one to one to representatives of over 90 universities from the UK and overseas. As well as individual universities there were organisations representing the university systems of Australia, Germany, New Zealand, Switzerland and the USA.

Manchester Careers Service laid on a busy and informative talks programme. Students gathered during the day to hear professionals talking on postgraduate life, studying overseas, teacher training masters and financing postgraduate study. The highlights included a talk on Studying for a PhD and very popular talks on Study in the USA (from the Fullbright Commission), and Australia & New Zealand (from Study Options).

A designated Careers Zone was set-up in the hall, where a dozen careers advisors were kept busy all day talking with students about their future study and career choices. The atmosphere was vibrant and buzzing with all the resources provided for students to learn more about their up-and-coming study years. There was also a lighter element to the day provided by FindAMasters.com, who delivered fresh popcorn on demand, chocolates and a competition to keep the exhibitors entertained.

The FindAMasters stand was chock-a-block all day with students asking for advice, running a quick search through their PhD & Masters courses databases and signing up to their weekly postgraduate study newsletters. The newsletters provide updates on relevant masters degree and postgraduate courses available from around the globe. FindAMasters.com is free to students and has an advanced search facility to help students filter through 17500 postgraduate courses from around the globe includingpostgraduate diplomas.

The next FindAMasters Postgraduate Study Fair will be held in the University of London’s Senate House on the 25th January 2012 – for information about this and other up-and-coming events visit: FindAMasters.com and register for our newsletter to be in the running to win a Kindle.

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k12educationmatters.org is Almost Live!

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An exciting new website for k12 teachers and administrators is about to go “live”. www.k12educationmatters.org is primarily a blog site with tons of extra content of interest to educators. The new site will feature video interviews with leading authorities and authors in the field of education.

The site will also feature original content and links to just about anywhere an educator could care to go on the internet. There will be links to other blogs, newsletters, cool websites, professional association websites, publisher and author websites and much more.

Contact publisher Greg Michaels for more information including advertising rates.

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NCC Home Learning Presents ‘A Day in the Life of a Tutor’

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Ray Rew, has not always been an NCC Home Learning tutor, up until 2001 he worked in a variety of design, development and management roles in the electronic engineering industry, but after taking early retirement he had finally found his ideal career in tutoring.

Ray started working for NCC in 2001 as a part time, self-employed Distance Learning tutor, delivering a range of training courses for NCC and a number of local colleges.

Major parts of his previous job role included, managing and developing staff including training and development and occasionally being a shoulder to cry on when things didn’t go as planned. These were all experiences and skills that he was able to put to good use in his new career.

He completed the NCC Distance Learning Tutor Certificate to broaden and formalise his knowledge in this extremely interesting and rewarding area .

The NCC Home Learning tutor states: “I had always been interested in the training and development of my staff and outside of work, on a voluntary basis, enjoyed working in a number of teaching type roles with children.”

“My work as a distance learning and home learning tutor has afforded me the privilege of supporting over 1500 students to achieve their qualifications.”

Ray Rew has now written and edited a number of distance learning courses on a variety of subjects including Human Resources, Teaching Assistant Courses and Customer Service diplomas, for which he is also a home learning tutor.

The NCC Home Learning tutor is a happily married man with two married children and two grandsons. He is a dedicated tutor who wishes only the best for his learners and takes pride in watching them develop their own knowledge and skills.

NCC Home Learning aim to provide the option of distance learning and home learning for everyone with courses such as psychology courses online, they enable you to train around your busy life style making it easier to educate yourself or staff members.

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NCC Home Learning Announce their Brand New Criminalistics Course!

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NCC Home Learning is happy to announce their brand new Criminisitics Diploma course, ideal for anyone wanting to work within the forensics and criminology field. Learners are now able to study an accredited course with deposits as low as £59.99!

The new Level 3 Criminalistics course allows students to study at home, in their own time and at their own pace through the popular study method, Distance Learning.

The brand new course by NCC Home Learning, allows learners to understand how criminalists use the science of criminalistics to solve crimes, as well as helping them to further their knowledge in how a criminalist uses physical evidence to provide a link between a suspect and the victim.

NCC Home Learning always aim to offer the best learning opportunity to their students, which is why they supply a full 12 months tutor support to assist learners in the completion of this course. The Criminalistics Diploma is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about this subject, and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course.

The Level 3 course will explore many aspects of Criminisitics including the Biological Trace Evidence, Fingerprints and Psychology and the Crime Scene, enabling the student to fully understand the concept of Criminalistics which in turn has relation to criminal psychology.

Tony Smith, Managing Director at NCC, said: “At NCC we are always looking to add value to our ever growing portfolio of Forensics and Criminology courses and aim to help learners progress with their education, whether this is to support a job application, or to update qualifications.”

With over 240 courses available and with deposits starting from as little as £59.99, there has never been a better time to study with NCC Home Learning!

If you are interested in participating in the Criminalistics course or would like more information on our Forensics and Criminology courses as well as any other home learning courses then please visit: www.ncchomelearning.co.uk/forensicsandcriminology-category-163.html.

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UK-based Sharp End Training Joins Forces With WOW Network Alliance For Worldwide Business Benefits

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The WOW Network Alliance, a member-based networking and development community for women, announced that Sharp End Training has joined WOW Network team as its exclusive Professional Training & Advanced Education Partner.

This agrreement means WOW Network members to draw on the valuable expertise of Sharp End Training’s dedicated network of websites as well as leaders in countries such as the United Kingdom, USA and Australia said President/Founder of WOW Network, De Harris.

“We’re excited that our members will have access to even more practical tools to aid in their personal and professional development,” De Harris said.

Jonathan Senior, the brains behind the Sharp End Training developed Sharp End Training IN 2004. The worldwide virtual training company covers all aspects of small business ownership and management. He has a degree in Organization Studies Jonathan is a Chartered Manager and a member of the Chartered Management Institute UK.

Pat Weber heads Sharp End Training, USA, and is an award-winning, top-selling salesperson and sales manager. She coaches individuals who find it difficult to or are reluctant to sell. Weber helps her clients to speak with more confidence, deliver effective presentations and increase sales. Her guidance gives them a working knowledge of how to play up their strengths and minimize feelings of inadequacy. Weber is an avid networker in her local community WHERE? and has been recognized by Peninsula Women’s Network and awarded the “Networker of the Year.” She is one of only two members who have received this recognition twice in its 30-year history.

For more information about Sharp End Training, visit http://www.sharp-end-training.info

Apart from Jonathan Senior and Pat Weber the WOW Network Alliance’s partners include such recognized names as Biba Pedron, Monique MacKinnon, Kathy Cobb, Mary Chatman, Terrice Blackwell, Gena Livings and Becky Harmon with Beverly Lewis of Slingshot Success.

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Learn English Faster With An Online Blog

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Online learning is fast becoming the definitive way to learn. Virtual classrooms and online chats can be used as a way for students to communicate with each other outside of the real classroom and polish up their skills. Whether you love writing your own blog or reading others, blogging is a fun and informative way to continue learning after lessons are done. After all, what better way to pick up a language than through an interactive blog packed full of helpful tips and exercises?

Language schools, such as London based school St George International, use blogs to supplement their lessons and give students and prospective learners a daily dose of extra-curricular knowledge. St George has just revamped its hugely successful blog to help students out with their classes online.

Short daily articles are published on the school’s blog that cover up to the minute topics about London and current affairs. Through the articles students are encouraged to practice their English skills with free practice exercises, a focus on grammar or vocabulary in every post and a multimedia platform that includes video and podcasts. Using different media is a good way to improve listening skills as well as reading. There is also a focus on speaking with certain tasks requiring students to talk aloud in response to questions.

Using a blog for social interaction is another benefit of an online school community. Both students and teachers can leave comments in the forum to share views and information about what they are learning. Keeping informed about the school’s busy social calendar is also possible through posts made on the Student Life in London section of the blog.

The IELTS score is important to most students learning English and practicing your classroom skills online is bound to help. The St George blog is actually one of the best-known resources for information about how to improve your score. A series of posts from both teachers and other students about how to get better results in the IELTS speaking test has sparked off a vibrant dialogue. Indeed, since the discussion on IELTS began on the school’s blog there have been over 8,000 hits a month to the site.

St George International is a small language school based in the Central London district of Marylebone. It has been open since 1962 and offers a diverse range of English language and Foreign Languages courses. The school also offers residential courses on which students get the chance to stay in the small historic city of Winchester.

With the help of the St George online blog you can now learn faster. Taking an English course in London, the UK capital, is always a popular choice but for an Intensive French course London or Paris are great options. And if you want to take German lessons London is home to plenty of German speakers with whom to practise.

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School Launches Online Resource For Languages

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UIC Languages was launched last month by UIC London, the central London language school. The service provides professional language training to both companies and individuals. Languages covered are English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Arabic.

Courses from UIC Languages are flexible. Users can tailor-make their course to suit them. They can be taught at home, in the workplace, or at the UIC central London school. Individual or group classes are offered, and open group classes are available at the UIC school. Courses can be booked for a minimum of 1.5 hours, up to 10 hours. After that, they can be booked in 10 hour blocks.

At the beginning of each course, students’ skills are assessed. This involves an online test, and an interview which can be done in person, or using Skype. The aim of this assessment is to determine students’ current skill levels, and to establish what they need to learn for. General courses are available, as are more specialised courses which aim (for example) to prepare students for work in a particular industry.

To book courses with UIC languages, whether as an individual or as a business, all users need to do is log on to their website, and use the online booking system to register. They are asked to input information about their preferred location, number of hours teaching they want to book, and any requirements for specialist teaching.

UIC languages provides those who use it with something different from standard, off-the-peg language school classes. It is a way for professional people to get the language teaching that meets their needs.

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Launch of UIC Languages

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Last month, UIC London launched a new service: UIC Languages. The service brings something different to the table for UIC: a professional language training operation aimed at helping businesses and those who want to learn a language to progress their career. All the most important world business languages are covered: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Arabic.

Courses offered by UIC Languages are highly flexible. They can be taught in UIC’s own premises, or the premises or home of the students. Both one-to-one and group options are offered. The minimum course length is 1.5 hours, up to a maximum of ten hours. Beyond that, they can be booked in straight ten-hour blocks.

Before beginning a course, students need to undergo a skills assessment. They take an online test, and are then interviewed (by video-call or in person). Current knowledge is tested by the online test, while the interview aims to establish learning goals. Both generalised and specialised courses are offered, with UIC able to alter the curriculum to fit different industries.

Booking courses with UIC Languages is easy. There is a booking form on their website, which asks potential clients to input details of their preferred type of course, specialisation, location, and length. UIC’s system will provide a quote before booking.

Those who use the UIC Languages service do so because they want a modern, professional language training service which meets their needs. It is a great way for businesses and others who need a bespoke solution to make sure their language course provides exactly what they want it to.

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Brand New BLC English School

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In a time when businesses are struggling and many industries are having to make cut backs and sacrifices, one sector which continues to progress is English language tuition. To meet this demand, Bristol Language Centre has recently expanded.

Renamed BLC, to coincide with the re-launch, the school has adapted and grown to become innovative and modern in its look and facilities. Each classroom now has an interactive whiteboard so students can learn the language with the most advanced facilities. The school has two multimedia centres with computers for out of hours learning. There is also a new canteen and reception area on site. The building is decorated in a modern style, to fit in with Bristol’s urban art scene.

250 students can now learn English at the school, an increase from 140. This boost will give the local community extra income through students using the local cafes, shops and bars. It will also generate extra work as the school will require around 40 teachers in the busy peak seasons and extra host families will be needed. The English language sector can prove to be vital to the economy and BLC look to assist this.

Since 2004, BLC has grown rapidly and teaches students from all over the world year upon year. As you would expect from a modern language school, courses are taught at varying levels, different timescales and intensities. The Bristol Language Centre offers students the chance to learn beginner to advanced English, prepare for exams and more.

For native-speakers, there is also the Teacher Knowledge Test (TKT). This programmes takes four weeks and develops teaching methodologies and practices. If you are interested in teacher training UK schools, like BLC, hold a very high standard – perfect for people looking for a career change or for those coming out of university.

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BT Business Direct and Microsoft Offer Simple Licensing Solution For Schools

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Business computing specialist BT Business Direct has begun offering an easy and cost-effective way for schools and colleges to stay on top of software licensing.

Enrolment for Education Solutions (EES) from Microsoft Volume Licensing has been designed to provide primary and secondary schools, and higher and further education establishments, with a simple way to manage licenses for their desktop platform software.

The package, which is available now through BT Business Direct, offers academic institutions access to various Microsoft Enterprise products including Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 and Windows 7 Enterprise Upgrade. These products can then be licensed in any quantity.

For complete convenience, institutions that take out Microsoft EES only need to complete one annual employee headcount of full-time employees, who work more than 200 hours per year. Products with institution-wide licenses can be run on all institution-owned or leased devices, which means if an institution does take on new members of staff, they’ll be covered.

Adding new products is also simple, and these can be licensed on an individual, departmental or organisation-wide basis.

Alex Critchley, Licensing Specialist at BT Business Direct, said: “Microsoft EES takes the hassle out of licensing software across large organisations which have numerous desktop machines. With EES, system administrators know that the products being used are fully covered, ensuring peace of mind all round.

“The aim of this product is to make it as simple as possible for institutions such as schools, public libraries and museums (Schools only) to have access to the correct licenses for the products they are running. And to make budgeting even simpler, EES can be paid for via annual payments with a one or three-year term options to protect the pricing in today’s turbulent market.”

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Fit for Promotion Thanks to NCC Home Learning!

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An NCC Home Learning student who has recently completed the Criminal Psychology Diploma Level 4, has now been awarded a promotion within the Scottish police force!

The student was promoted from a Police Constable to a Detective in the Scottish Police Force thanks to NCC’s qualification in Criminal Psychology.

After studying the Level 3 Diploma Certificate in Criminology, the student began searching for other courses in order to progress to a BSC (Hons) in Psychology, when they came across the Criminal Psychology course provided by NCC Home Learning as part of their criminology diploma courses.

The soon to be Detective expressed an interest in this course as the Criminal Psychology Diploma examines the history of crime and punishment and explores different theories of offending before examining the psychology of violent crime.

The Detective Constable of the Scottish Police Force, stated: “The modules overlapped nicely, giving a gentle introduction to the oncoming module. The study itself was challenging but not overwhelming. The feedback from my tutor was always dynamic, concise, relevant and above all, constructive and encouraging.”

On completion of the Criminal Psychology Diploma the now Detective Constable contacted NCC Home Learning to say “Thank you for all the help and assistance that you have provided throughout the course. I’m sure that you will be pleased to learn that as a consequence of the course, I’ve managed to secure a Detective Constable post within the Scottish Police Force. Your feedback was instrumental in helping me achieve this, so thank you again!”

They continued by saying: “I would heartily recommend this course to anyone considering an introduction into the career of Psychology. It is very handy to have on the CV!”

The Detective of the Scottish Police Force is a prime example of how NCC Home learning’s courses help to develop students’ skills and further their knowledge, in order to progress in their career.

If you require further information on our Criminal Psychology course then please visit our Forensics and Criminology Faculty:
http://www.ncchomelearning.co.uk/forensicsandcriminology-category-163.html

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UIC English Homestay In London

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If you have spent any time in the UK, you probably understand the importance of having strong English skills. No matter how well you do your job, in order to succeed professionally here, you need a solid grasp of the language. In addition, English is also considered to be the international language of business. So if you want to do business anywhere in the world, the ability to effectively communicate and understand English will help you enormously. In addition to benefiting your professional life, English skills can also benefit your social life especially here in the UK. There are huge benefits to having strong English skills.

London is a place where English skills are imperative for success and it is also an ideal place to learn the language. Taking If you have spent any time in the UK, you probably understand the importance of having strong English skills. No matter how well you do your job, in order to succeed professionally here, you need a solid grasp of the language. In addition, English is also considered to be the international language of business. So if you want to do business anywhere in the world, the ability to effectively communicate and understand English will help you enormously. In addition to benefiting your professional life, English skills can also benefit your social life especially here in the UK. There are huge benefits to having strong English skills.

London is a place where English skills are imperative for success and it is also an ideal place to learn the language. Taking English courses in London with UIC is a great way to learn. UIC is ideally located in the centre of London. Students will enjoy the unique exposure to the language that London offers while attending a well established school. UIC offers a wonderful variety of courses.

For those visiting from far away, the school also offers excellent options for accommodation. One of those options is the homestay. Homestay options are available in all areas of the city. UIC London English language school understands the importance of placing students in accommodation where they are comfortable and they take the task of doing so very seriously. The accommodation agency that places UIC London students in appropriate accommodation is accredited by the British Council.

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