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COURSE BOOKING
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I have done the Findhorn Foundation Experience Week:
(You do not have to have done Experience Week before booking a College course, but it helps us to know if you have done it)
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SELF-EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRE
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| If you would like to apply for the course, you need to complete this questionnaire. This will enable us to check that your level of English is suitable for the course we are going to run.
If necessary, please ask someone to help you to understand all the information. HOWEVER WE ASK YOU TO FILL IN THE QUESTIONNAIRE AND WRITE THE REQUIRED INFORMATION WITHOUT HELP. Please answer the following questions as honestly as possible. This will help us make the best decision for you.
| How have you studied English in the past? (Please indicate all those relevant) |
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English courses in my country |
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At school. If you checked this box, please tell us when this was |
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Occasional intensive courses abroad |
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By myself using books/cassettes/video/CD-ROM |
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Travelling |
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Have you ever taken any official English exams, such as Cambridge First Certificate, Cambridge Advanced, IELTS, TOEFL?
Which one and what was the grade?
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| Using the scale below, how would you rate your ability in the following areas of English language? Indicate the appropriate number as follows (5 = very good; 4 = good; 3 = average; 2 = not good; 1 = I have a lot of difficulty) |
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Reading? |
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Writing? |
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Grammar? |
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Vocabulary? |
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Pronunciation? |
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Speaking to one person? |
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Listening to one person? |
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Speaking in front of a group of people? |
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Taking part in group discussions? |
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Listening to groups of people? |
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Listening for a long time? |
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| How comfortable would you feel in the following situations? Indicate the appropriate letter as follows (A = Fine, no problems; B = OK, maybe a little anxious but I’d like to try; C = No. I wouldn’t like it at all). |
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Talking about how I feel in front of a group of people? |
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Discussing my past experiences and relationships with others? |
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Discussing issues like spirituality, personal growth, beliefs, values? |
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Being with people for most of the day? |
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Working together in small groups? |
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Sharing a bedroom? |
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Now we would like to have an example of your written English.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU WRITE THIS ON YOUR OWN, WITHOUT HELP FROM A FRIEND, A TEACHER OR A DICTIONARY/ELECTRONIC TRANSLATOR. This helps us to assess your level of English to decide if your level is similar to that of the other incoming students.
Please write at least 250 words and include answers to the following questions.
- Why do you want to learn English at the Findhorn College?
- What do you expect to get out of the time you spend here?
- Do you have experience of working in groups?
- Tell us a bit about your spiritual background, if any.
- Tell us a little more about your life.
You can do this on-line now or email us a letter.
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Do you have any medical condition or special needs that could affect your time with us, including special diet, any disability, or physical or mental health issues?
If you answered ‘yes’, please tell us about it in your email.
It will help us to provide you with the best possible learning experience if you answer the questions below:
Do you have a physical disability that requires special accommodation or facilities?
Do you have special dietary needs?
Do you have, or think you may have, an infectious disease?
Are you taking psycho-active medication?
Have you now, or have you previously had any emotional or health difficulties that are affecting your life now?
Do you have any other special needs?
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| Disclaimer |
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We make every effort to provide courses as described, to ensure that they are appropriate for the participants who book, and to take good care of participants while they are here. However, sometimes we have to cancel a course for reasons beyond our control, or advise an individual that we do not think it is appropriate for them. Please read the full disclaimer (Note 3) before completing your booking
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ACCOMMODATION
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The price includes accommodation and meals in the Findhorn Foundation.
Meals are vegetarian.
Accommodation is in shared rooms with shared facilities. There are no rooms with en-suite facilities.
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| If you plan to arrive before your course starts, or stay after it ends, you may be able to stay in Foundation accommodation, but this cannot be guaranteed. The College cannot make such bookings for you. Please contact the Findhorn Foundation Bookings Department about this. Phone: +44 (0)1309 691 653; email: bookings@findhorn.org |
| Alternatively, there are many Bed & Breakfast businesses and hotels in the area. Please send me a list of local accommodation. |
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FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND PAY AGREEMENTS
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| If you would like to apply for financial support or a pay agreement please click here.
If you would like to help others to participate in College courses, please make a donation to our Financial Support fund.
Otherwise, please go to the next section of the Booking Form.
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PAYMENT
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| Please include a deposit of £95 per course with your Booking. We cannot confirm your booking until this is received. The deposit is not refundable except in certain circumstances (Note 4)
Please note:
- Payment in full is required 4 weeks before the starting date of your course.
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Total fee payable in GB pounds:
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FINAL NOTES
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We will acknowledge receipt of your application within 72 hrs.
Confirmation that your application has been accepted will be sent as soon as possible after this. Please do not make any travel arrangements until you have been told that your application has been accepted.
We ask that when booking your journey it is fully insured and refundable in the unlikely event of the Findhorn College having to cancel a course.
For information on getting here, when to arrive and other practicalities, see Location and travel on the website, or contact the College.
And if you have a moment before you submit your booking .....
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| We would very much like to know how you found out about this course |
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If you selected "Other" please say how you heard about this course. Is there anything else you would like to tell us?"
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