Archive for the ‘Viajes y Estancias’ Category

With the President.

5 March 2010

Here’s a photo of Lawton students with the President of Ireland, Erskine Childers, in 1973.

Once upon a time…

5 March 2010

Here are some photos of Lawton School students at Presentation College, Bray, Ireland, in the 70s. The large group was 1977. Do you recognise anyone?

Click on the photos to enlarge.

Great Scottish Inventions

14 February 2010

Did you know that the world would be a strange place without the Scots? Much of what Scottish people have invented has changed the world beyond recognition.

Imagine a world without television, telephones, penicillin, antiseptics, lawn mowers, microwave ovens, marmalade, computer games, golf, waterproof mackintoshes, bicycles, decimal points, paraffin, colour photography, motor insurance, postage stamps, savings banks, ultrasound scanners, vacuum flasks, radar and many other things… These are all Scottish inventions or discoveries!

Why has Scotland produced so many great innovators and entrepreneurs? It’s difficult to pinpoint one particular factor, but the Scots are renowned for working hard and placing a high value on education. Maybe even the Scottish weather has played a part…

BECAS MEC and MPSYD 2009

3 May 2009

Over 25,000 students and teachers will be enjoying an English language course abroad this summer, thanks to the annual award of BECAS from the Ministry of Education.

The award this year is 1,700 Euros for the for young people aged between 16 and 30. The award can be used as whole or part payment for an English language course in any country where English is the official language, providing the course lasts for a minimum of 3 weeks and includes a minimum of 15 hours per week English tuition.

Moreover, the Ministry will award 2500 scholarships of 2100 euros for English language courses abroad for young primary school teachers and students in their final year of teaching. These grants are intended to encourage teachers  to improve their English by attending an English language course abroad. The course must last at least 6 weeks, include a minimum of 20 hours per week English tuition and take place between June 1 and November 30, 2009 in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, United States, Australia, Malta or New Zealand.

The award is paid directly to the candidates selected, and attendance and completion of the course  once completed has to be certified. Those who benefit from the award this year will be given preference to seek renewal in the next academic year 2009-2010.

The closing date for applications was March 30th, so hopefully by now you have completed and sent off your application form, and are eagerly waiting to hear if your application has been successful…

So you’ve applied for your BECA MEC or MPSYD….now what?

You can check the status of your application at any time by clicking on the following link:
https://www.mepsyd.es/consuindivibecas/Login.do

The Ministry of Education should contact you within 3 months to let you know if your application has been successful. In the meantime though, don’t delay with researching your choice of English language program abroad!

With so many BECAS on offer, demand for the best destinations and dates on English courses abroad will be very high. To avoid missing out on your chosen course and dates, you should book your course as early as possible.

You can book your English language program with Lawton Language Services now with no risk. If you BECA application is not successful and you don’t receive an award, you can cancel your trip and have your deposit refunded.

Why choose Lawton Language Services for your English course abroad?

EXPERIENCE
•    Lawton Language Services have been running English language courses abroad  for all ages, for over 35 years
•    Thousands of customers from all over Spain have participated in language programs abroad with Lawton Language Services since we started in 1970

CHOICE
•    Choose from a wide range of destinations for your course, including the UK, USA, Canada and Australia. Combine your English language course with the trip of a lifetime!
•    Courses at most destinations start every Monday throughout the year, so you can pick a date that suits you.
•    We offer a range of accommodation options for all tastes – from family stays and halls of residence to hotels and apartments

COMMITMENT TO QUALITY
•    Lawton Language Services only work with the top learning institutions in each country. We hand-pick each learning centre according to the quality of teaching, facilities and accommodation, and work with them directly (not through intermediaries)

PERSONAL SERVICE
•    Lawton Language Services offer personalised support and advice to help you make the most of your trip – from choosing the right course to planning your itinerary, we give you all the help you need to organise your trip from beginning to end

What next?

First look at our website to see the range of courses we offer, then give us a call on 902 995 372 or email us (info@lawtonschool.com).

Our team can give you practical advice on every step of selecting and organising your BECA funded course, based on first-hand experience.

Call or email us now under no obligation – we look forward to hearing from you!

Edinburgh – Athens of the North!

1 April 2009

Why don’t you try a different destination for your English Course this summer? Edinburgh is the place. I’ll tell you why…

Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, is internationally renowned for having one of the most beautiful city vistas in the world, Scotland’s most famous castle, fabulous shopping, bars-many of them with live music every night, restaurants and a unique blend of ancient and modern visitor attractions makes Edinburgh a must-visit destination.

That’s not all though… don’t forget the world-famous Edinburgh Festival and Fringe. Fringe 2009 runs from 7-31 August. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is still the world’s largest arts festival, presenting 31,320 performances of 2,088 shows in 247 venues last August. Fringe 2009 promises the same inspirational mix of theatre, comedy, music and dance – making the Edinburgh Festival the UK’s number one tourist experience.

Don’t miss out! Book your summer course and enjoy the Athens of the north!