Our evening courses are for adults of all ages (min 16 years old) and nationalities and, where offered, for all levels from beginners upwards. For most courses, the average age range will be mid 20s to mid 40s. However many younger and older students also take these courses.
The minimum class size refers to the number of students required to run a group course. This number varies depending on the course and location. The minimum class size is usually 4 students. When there are 3 students in a group the course will usually run for 8 weeks. The vast majority of our courses meet this requirement, but on occasion some course variations do not. In these instances, it is at Cactus’ discretion whether the course will run. We always aim to run all courses as advertised, but cannot guarantee that this will be possible where the minimum class size is not met.
Should your course be affected, we will contact you directly to discuss your options, which may include:
Our Course Outlines give an overview of the content and learning framework of Cactus part-time group courses and include themes, grammar and vocabulary you can typically expect to cover. These are intended as a guide only and our teachers may at times adapt the course content to suit the specific level, aims and interests of the class.
Our ‘Can Do’ Statements provide a guide as to what you can expect to achieve at each level and also show what progress you can expect to make if you stick with it and carry on studying subsequent levels. These are guides only and other factors will affect your rate of progress, e.g. your prior language skills and base level, how proficient you are at picking up new languages, your level of participation in class and revision (and homework) outside of class. It will partially also depend on how difficult (or dissimilar) the language you are learning is (from your native language).
To ensure optimal course quality and enjoyment, our maximum class size is 12 students per class.Note: Cactus cannot offer any lessons on a trial basis.
Cactus is the leading provider of language courses and language holidays in the UK and abroad. Since 1998 we have helped more than 15,000 people every year learn a language. We’re still as passionate as ever about languages and committed to making learning enjoyable and easy for everyone.Over the years we have become experts in delivering high quality language training solutions, both off-the-shelf and tailor-made, to individuals and businesses in over 30 languages, 60 countries and 500 destinations worldwide.
Our comprehensive range of courses underlines our recognition of the diverse needs of our clients and our company motto “Learn a language your way!”
With thousands of courses all in one place, at Cactus, you really can learn a language your way.
We run evening & part-time courses in 15 locations across the UK, putting 19 languages on your doorstep. Via our international network of partner schools and organisations we can offer language courses & holidays in over 30 countries worldwide, covering some 200 destinations. Easy online booking puts thousands of courses at your fingertips and with a range of options you can customise your course to suit you.
At Cactus, we strive to provide value for money. That means not only competitive prices, but courses we are happy to put our name to.
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