2. About SLC
World-leading authority in organising specialist Business and Industry-Specific Language Training
for professionals around the world.
Independent. We are not tied to one provider. We select and customise the training that works
best for all our clients
Results-driven. Training is targeted to our clients’ specific needs and is designed for maximum
impact on life outside the training room.
Over 30 years’ industry experience SLC Directors have arranged training for an extensive client list
from global companies to SMEs to individuals.
World-class portfolio of the best specialist language training providers around the world,
including schools, in-company, home tuition, and digital provision.
Based in the UK with strong personal relationships with course providers worldwide.
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3. Specialist Business Language Courses - ENGLISH
Choose from English for:
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Business Communication
Business Writing
Lawyers
Aviation
Oil & Gas
Medical Purposes
Engineering
Finance
Human Resources
Sales & Marketing
Maritime Purposes
Military & Diplomatic Purposes
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4. Specialist Business Language Courses – OTHER LANGUAGES
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Spanish
French
German
Italian
Arabic
Mandarin
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Japanese
Others on request
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5. Language Test Preparation Courses
If you need an externally validated language qualification, we arrange preparation
courses for leading international tests for the following languages
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French: DELF, DALF
Spanish: DELE
German: TestDAF
Italian: CILS, CELI
Mandarin: HSK
Russian: TRKI
Brazilian Portuguese: CELPE BRAS
Japanese: JLPT
LOGOS
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6. Some of SLC’s Specialist Providers
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8. How it Works – The Training Cycle
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Your Language Training Cycle
Throughout your learning journey, we work with you and our providers to make
sure you get what you need.
IMAGE with the following elements
Pre-course Preparation
Course Plan and Learning Objectives
Training Provider Assignment
Training Delivery
Management Reporting
Feedback and Assessment
Review & Next Steps
All our clients have a dedicated Course Manager who works with you at all
stages of the Training Cycle. They ensure the programme meets your
expectations at all times.
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9. School-based Courses
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You study at schools around the world, selected specifically for their ability to
deliver high-quality business language training. Many specialise in industryspecific training, for example language for oil & gas, law, aviation or finance.
Courses are intensive and immersive. They include expert tuition, social
programmes, airport transfers, and a choice of accommodation and meal options.
culture
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10. All our Schools are Accredited
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EAQUALS (Evaluation & Accreditation of Quality in Language Services)
IALC (International Association of Language Centres)
IHWO (International House World Organisation)
UK
British Council
ABLS (Association of British Language Schools)
Independent Schools Inspectorate
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ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training)
CEA Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
Canada
Languages Canada / Langues Canada
South Africa
Education South Africa
Australia
ASQA (Australian Skills Quality Authority)
NEAS
Ireland
ACELS (Accreditation and Coordination of English Language Services)
France
Groupement FLE
Spain
Instituto Cervantes
CEELE (Certificado de Calidad en la Enseñanza de Español como Lengua Extranjera)
Italy
AISLI (Associazione Italiana Scuola di Lingue)
Malta
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11. In-Company Courses
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Experienced native-speaker trainers come to your offices and deliver a
programme designed around your learning objectives, schedule and budget.
They can be super-intensive or just 2 hours a week. It’s up to you.
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Courses can be delivered in one location or internationally, allowing company
training programmes to be taught across multiple sites
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12. Online Courses
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Online: Face-to-Face Lessons
Online trainers can deliver classes to individuals and groups wherever you have
sufficient connection to support a virtual classroom. Popular platforms include
Webex, GoToMeeting, Adobe Connect, Google Hangouts and Skype.
Online: Blended Learning
Using a customized online platform, you develop your language skills through
reading exercises, doing language practice tasks, listening to podcasts or
watching videos.
In a blended learning course, self-study complements face-to-face lessons. In this
way activities such as reading texts or vocabulary and grammar exercises, are
taken outside the classroom, allowing lessons to focus on discussion, practice and
reflection.
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14. The SLC Service
Study Abroad made easy
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Comprehensive co-branded marketing materials
Up-to-date school brochures, price lists, collateral
Tailor-made proposals for your clients
Course application service
Course management from start to finish
Troubleshooting service for all courses
On-going portfolio development
Representation for your clients
Visa advice
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15. 8. How it works
1. Client expresses interest,
SLC produces course
proposal
2. Client confirms, SLC
arranges course
3. Client pays, you receive
commission
4. Client goes, SLC
manages course
In detail
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interest.
• You send SLC the details,
and SLC produces a course
proposal.
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request amendments, ask
any questions.
• All parties agree final
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details.
• SLC notifies the school and
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confirms the place.
• You and the client complete
application forms, and any
visa application if relevant –
SLC assists where
required.
• SLC processes the
application with the school
and issues you with 2
invoices; 1 for the full
amount for your client, 1 for
the amount minus your
commission.
You take full payment from
your client, and pay the 2nd
invoice to SLC, so retaining
your commission
SLC produces a final
confirmation and itinerary.
Your client attends the
course. SLC remain on
hand to answer questions
or deal with any problems.
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16. 9. And…
• Your client returns having had
a great experience
• She tells her friends and
colleagues
• Your Study Abroad business
builds and your revenues
increase
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20. SLC Values
Quality, Innovation, Service, Adventure, Contribution
Our values underpin our company and our approach to business and partnerships
Teachers Without Borders
SLC believes that education does not
stand in isolation. Education drives
progress globally, and it is teachers that are at the heart of that change.
For this reason, SLC is contributing 5% of its profits to Teachers Without Borders, an
international organisation striving to make a real difference to teachers and students
where it is needed most.
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21. Next Steps
To offer the SLC portfolio to your clients, contact us now to
arrange a consultation:
chris@specialistlanguagecourses.com
+44 (0) 1273 757535::
peter@specialistlanguagecourses.com
+44 (0) 1273 486072::
We look forward to working with you and building an outstanding Study
Abroad service for your clients.
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23. 3. Key Benefits
1. Offer your clients more
Give your business clients the opportunity to
Study Abroad on highly targeted Professional
& Industry-specific English Language
Courses around the world.
strengthen existing client relationships and build
new business.
5. Partner with us
Get a UK-based partner with a strong industry
profile and established global network.
2. Expand your portfolio
Integrate a portfolio of the best in international
language training into your business offer.
3. Generate revenue
Create a revenue stream with excellent potential,
as the market for targeted English for Business
and Specific Purposes continues to grow.
4. Build your brand
Enhance your brand value proposition to
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