* Introduction

The Oak School, established in 1969, is a Cambridge-based school in England teaching English as a foreign language, especially to Italian university students. The director of studies of the school, John Gannon (M.A. Cantab, Dip. Ed), taught for fifteen years at l'Università Cattolica di Milano, and has also taught at the Universities of Brescia, Verona and Udine.

For more information:
	John Gannon
	Oak House
	9 Hills View
	Great Shelford
	Cambridge CB2 5AY
	Telephone: 0044-1223-843696
	Facsimile: 0044-1223-844632
	e-mail: info@oakschool.co.uk


* Courses

Individual Courses:
Throughout the year The Oak School organises intensive courses (individual or small groups) for students or businessmen.

Intensive Courses Specifically in Preparation for Italian University Exams:
These intensive courses are for those who have attended classes during the academic year, but need practice and revision before the exam.

Summer Courses:
General English, but also suitable for university students (as above), plus spoken English.

Courses for the Cambridge PET, First Certificate, CAE, Proficiency, TOEFL:
The course is divisible, but students who wish to enter the exam are advised to join the whole course.
The exam includes: Reading Comprehension, Use of English, Listening, Interview, Composition.
The Course also includes translation (Italian) and dictation.


* Accommodation

Accommodation for those attending courses can be arranged through The Oak School. Accommodation with an English family is very popular with students wishing to practice their English, but alternative accommodation can also be arranged.