English for school staff
English for Educators A2–B1
More confident everyday and professional English for school staff.
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English for school staff
English for Educators B2–C1
Fluent, precise English for staff who already use it every week.
About the course
For teachers and other school staff who already have a high level of English and want to fine-tune it. The course is held at B2–C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference and focuses strongly on the productive skills: speaking and writing.
It is built on authentic, interesting materials, and the tutors are experienced teachers of English as a foreign language.
Who it is for
Teachers of any subject, school leaders and staff who work in English in international projects.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- speak and write more fluently and precisely
- use a wider range of vocabulary, idiom and colloquial English
- refresh and refine their command of grammar
- communicate effectively in debates, meetings and presentations
- grow their professional network
The week, day by day
Four hours of training in class every morning, plus field teaching in Split: 30 hours in all. The detailed timetable follows a few weeks before the course, when the group is final.
- MondayDay 1
09:00–13:00
Speaking
- Dialogues and role-play
- Round-table discussions
Afternoon
Diocletian’s Palace
The Roman palace that is the old town, a short bus ride from the school.
- TuesdayDay 2
09:00–13:00
Debate
- Debates
- Film and book reviews
Afternoon
Marjan hill
Pine woods and views over the islands, straight from the old town.
- WednesdayDay 3
09:00–13:00
Looking at language
- Idioms, colloquial English and phrasal verbs
- Tenses and lexis in context
Afternoon
The Riva
Coffee on the waterfront, or a swim at Bačvice in the warmer months.
- ThursdayDay 4
09:00–13:00
Listening
- Listening for understanding, for detail and for context
Afternoon
Trogir
A UNESCO-listed island town, about half an hour west of Split.
- FridayDay 5
09:00–13:00
Writing
- Writing as a process: register, style, content organisation, target reader
Afternoon
Klis Fortress
A medieval fortress on the pass above the city.
- SaturdayDay 6
09:00–13:00
Bringing it home
- Presentations: PowerPoint, photo descriptions
- Personal action plan for your own school
- Course evaluation and certificates
Afternoon
Your certificate
The last morning ends with certificates; the afternoon is for the trip home.
Dates
Please book your travel only after we confirm that the course will run.
What the fee includes
480 EUR per participant
- All training: 30 hours, six mornings in class plus field teaching
- Course materials
- Certificate of attendance with hours and topics
- Europass Mobility support
Not included: travel, accommodation and meals. These are usually paid from the travel and individual support in your Erasmus+ grant.
For your Erasmus+ application
A neutral description of the course you can adapt for your application, mobility plan or learning agreement. The learning outcomes above can go into the Europass Mobility document.
A six-day English language course (30 hours) for school staff at Jantar – International House Split, Croatia, at levels B2–C1. Working with authentic materials, participants develop fluency and precision in speaking and writing through debates, discussions, role-play, reviews, presentations and process writing, and extend their range of vocabulary and idiom for international cooperation.
Practical questions
How long is a course and what are the daily hours?
Every course runs for 6 days, Monday to Saturday, from 09:00 to 13:00 each morning, plus field teaching: 30 hours in all, as stated on the certificate. Afternoons are free for Split. The detailed timetable is sent a few weeks before the course, when the group is final.
Where exactly does the course take place?
At our school, Jantar – International House Split, Poljička cesta 26A, 21000 Split, Croatia.
What is your OID?
Our Erasmus+ organisation ID (OID) is E10020549. The registered organisation is Učilište Jantar – ustanova za obrazovanje odraslih, Split, Croatia.
What will I receive at the end of the course?
A certificate of attendance stating the number of hours and the topics covered, as Erasmus+ reporting requires. If your organisation uses the Europass Mobility document, we complete the host-organisation part, with the learning outcomes of your course.
Should I book my flights straight away?
Wait for our confirmation that the course will run on your dates before you book travel.
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Bring English for Educators B2–C1 to your school
Choose a date and apply, or ask us first. We answer questions from teachers and Erasmus+ coordinators by e-mail at teacher.training@jantar.hr.