Our Curriculum
The BROWNS English Language School Curricula are based on the internationally recognised and respected Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF).
The CEF is a guideline created by the Council of Europe which grades language proficiency in any language. It is the official means of describing learner achievements in schools, universities and language institutes across Europe.
What are the CEF levels?
The CEF provides six reference levels from A1 to C2, breaking down language ability in terms of reading, listening, speaking and writing at each level.
Using the CEF to map a student’s learning journey
The Association of Language Testers in Europe, otherwise known as ALTE, took the CEF even further, creating a simplified set of 400+ descriptors for language examinations which relate to the Common Reference Levels. These descriptors are in the form of “can-do statements”, each saying more simply what a learner can do at every level. These descriptors form the core of BROWNS Intensive General English syllabus.
World Class Curriculum
BROWNS Accelerate
Upon arrival at BROWNS, each student is issued with a BROWNS passport. This is an important part of the students’ study at BROWNS as it is a means by which teachers can give regular and specific feedback to students on their individual strengths and weaknesses.
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To be a fluent user of English, we believe that a student needs to be exposed to, and practice extensively, the 4 skills and 4 systems that make up English.
BROWNS Guarantee
At BROWNS we are so confident in our World-Class quality, we guarantee you a free course if you do not achieve your target score.
