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Program

Destination

Goa, a state in India’s West region has as a capital city: Panaji (Panjim) and is a former Portuguese colony with rich history. It is 3,700 km² in size with a population of approximately 1.4 million. The Goan population is a mixture of Hindus and Roman Catholics, the distribution being approximately 65% Hindu and 24% Christian. There is also a smaller Muslim population.

Goa weather is pleasant and sunny. There are no great extremes in temperature and no clear demarcations from one season to the other except for the monsoon.

Getting around within Goa is very easy and there is a variety of options of transport. Buses offer the cheapest way of travelling in Goa. But they are often overcrowded and slow as they follow their own time.

Bicycle is one of the best ways to move about giving you the freedom to go where you want and at your own pace while taking in everything around you as you glide through the natural beauty. We have our own bicycles to rent from as little as £1.50 per day

School

Our fully air-conditioned residential campus has eight well-equipped classroms, Internet cafe, restaurant, Bollywood bar, gardens, large terrace and swimming pool.

With all this only minutes away from the amazing Benaulim beach, there is no better place to stay and learn English than at our school.

Activities

In Goa we have a full-time activity coordinator to help students get the most out of their stay in India, practise their English communication skills and make friends. We have an exciting and varied programme of weekly social activities for our students to enjoy with their new friends, both in and out of the school.

Whether students want to experience the uniquely wonderful nature that only India can offer, visit Hindu temples and ancient cathedrals, go sea fishing or kite surfing, watch a Bollywood movie, join in a pool party, or just hang out on the beach with classmates, the Incredible English social programme has something for everyone.

Courses

Whether beginner or advanced user of English, our curriculum is designed to get students talking and using real, natural English. Regular tests and skill evaluations ensure students are guided through the levels towards their ultimate goal.

General English

Our General English programme is designed to help students improve their overall ability in English, in all of the main skill areas – speaking, listening, reading and writing – in an environment focused on communication.

• 15 hours group lessons per week:
  Morning classes from Monday to Friday. Perfect if you wish to use the afternoons to explore.
  
  
• 21 hours group lessons per week:
  The Intensive Course will help students to maximise fluency in the shortest possible time by combining the Standard Course with additional 6 hours of afternoon classes. Afternoon lessons primarily focus on practising and developing spoken fluency through theme-based guided discussions, role-plays and debates. Topics will very often have themes relating to India and its people.
• Private Lessons
  Students also have the option of taking individual lessons in a timetable tailored to your needs and preferences.
  
  

English and Yoga

The age-old set of exercises known as yoga offers a significant variety of proven health benefits. It increases the efficiency of the heart and slows the respiratory rate, improves fitness, lowers blood pressure, promotes relaxation, reduces stress and allays anxiety. It also serves to improve coordination, posture, flexibility, range of motion, concentration, sleep and digestion. At Goa, in addition to our English classes, we offer a high standard of yoga instruction in a tranquil location that is friendly and non-competitive. Our afternoon Yoga classes are accessible to all our students regardless of experience, ability or age.

• Classic Yoga: 15 hours group lessons plus 3 hours yoga instruction:
  The perfect way to learn English and practise yoga. Combine our standard English course in the mornings and take one 90-minute yoga class, two days a week.
  
  

English and Cooking

Indian cuisine is globally renowned for its characteristic use of spices. Our partner school offers cooking lessons to complement your English language learning. A local chef will teach you all of the best techniques in mixing herbs and spices in order to create typical Indian dishes.

• English and Cooking: 15 hours of English plus 3 hours of cooking
  Combine your English learning experience with cooking lessons. You will be able to eat the dish that you prepare.

Want to experience the maximum amount of Indian culture while staying Goa? Try this programme:

• Yoga and Cooking: 15 hours of English plus 3 hours of yoga plus 3 hours of cooking
  Combine English lessons in the morning with two afternoons of yoga and two afternoons of cooking instruction.
  

Accommodation

Residence

Most students decide to stay in our on-campus residence. The school building is a former hotel and has still all the facilities available. Students can choose to share a room with another student or opt for single occupancy. Rooms are cleaned daily with linen and towels changed on a regular basis. Breakfast in our restaurant is included. Rooms feature: King or Twin Beds, air-conditioning, fridge, cable TV, telephone, WiFi, en-suite bathroom.

Homestay

Many families in Goa have extra rooms in their homes especially for visitors and we have chosen a section of these for those students who would like to get a taste of local Indian home life. All homes are within a short bicycle ride away and homestay accommodation is offered on a bed & breakfast basis.

Prices & Dates

Dates 2012

Stays are from Sunday to Sunday (7 nights) and courses start every Monday during the year.

The residence is open 365 days a year and although there are a high number of public holidays in India, the school will remain open and classes will be given on all of them except on 25th December 2012 and 1st January 2013.

Peak season is from: 1st January to 26th February 2012, and from 11th November to 31st December 2012. Please note that there will be a supplement during this time period.

Prices include:

• Chosen English programme,
• Accommodation in a residence (shared room, breakfast) or in a host family (self catering),
• All administrative fees

Prices do not include:

• Transportation,
• Transfers
• Visa fees
• Evening and midday meals

Practical Info

Transport

• Arrival airport: Dabolim (Goa) or Mumbai.
  

Some airlines fly directly to Goa, but most international flights arrive via Mumbai. Many domestic airlines have daily flights to and from Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Kozhikode (Calicut). Driving from Mumbai or Pune, would provide you a journey through the breathtaking scenery of Konkan area. Travel from Mangalore to Goa is with Konkan Rail and you can witness its spectacular scenery and the magnificent Doodh Sagar waterfalls.

Visa Information

You will need to apply for a student visa from your local Indian Embassy in order to take language lessons in India.

In general, your Indian Embassy will provide you with a visa, for one or several visits, valid for your particular diet of courses.

A student visa is neither exchangeable nor renewable in India. It allows you to stay for as long as you want within the validity of the visa, but any stay over 6 months requires registration with the FRO (Foreigners' Registration Office) in Delhi, or at the FRRO (Foreigners' Regional Registration Office) within the first 14 days after your arrival.

According to instructions issued by the Indian Embassy, it is not possible to apply for a student visa more than 20 days before the start of your programme.

May we remind you that the Indian Embassy retains full right of accepting, modifying, or refusing any visa application, as well as require additional identifying documents. We therefore advise against booking any flights until after your visa has been confirmed.