Travel, Tourism, Hospitality Management and English Studies (Higher Certificate) The Certificate, Higher Certificate and Diploma Travel, Tourism, Hospitality Management and English Studies courses are designed for students with minimum Intermediate level of English who wish to continue to improve their General English language skills as well as to develop skills in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management.
Programme of Studies
30 Lessons each week
- 20 lessons
Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management
- 10 lessons General English
Free additional services are available to all students, subject to availability:
Language Laboratory
Internet and E-mail facility
Self-Access/IT Learning Centre
Library
Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management modules may include subjects covering the following areas: The Tourism Industry
An Introduction to Tourism - Understanding its importance in the market place
What is Tourism?
What are the economic effects of Tourism?
The structure and organisation of the Travel and
Tourism Industry
Transportation by land, sea and air
The Hospitality Sector
Entry Requirements
Students must have a minimum Intermediate level of English on arrival and have completed secondary education in their own country.
Entry Test
On arrival all students complete an English language entry test and are placed in classes accordingly.
Class Size
Maximum 12 students per class.
Minimum Age
18 years.
Examinations
City and Guilds
Institute of Commercial Management
Tourism Certificate
Institute of Commercial Management
Diploma in Tourism Management
London Chamber of Commerce Group
Award in English for the Tourism Industry
Galileo
Optional Examinations
Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE)
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
Spoken English for Industry & Commerce (SEFIC)
British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) l
Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC)
Computer Literacy and Information Technology (CLAIT / CLAIT PLUS)
TOEIC
ICM
Tourism Geography and Customer Service
Marketing within the Tourism Industry
Effective merchandising
Market research
Presentation of products/information
Developing a visitor attraction
The sales process
Computing in the Tourism Industry
Galileo Global Distribution Systems/CRS
The Course follows the main syllabus of the City and Guilds International Tourism Examinations, which may be taken in June or December. Included in the programme will be a number of visits to major historical, tourist and leisure attractions, eg visits to local travel agents, hotels, leisure centres, national and local tourist offices, exhibitions, such as the World Travel Market.
General English
Oral Communication
Listening and Reading
Written English
Pronunciation
Study Skills
Period of Study
Course Certification
At the end of the course, on completion of the required coursework and final test, each trainee will receive a Certificate, Higher Certificate or Diploma of Achievement as well as a full report on their progress and potential for further training.
Progression to Higher Education
MLS students have a good track record in progressing to British Universities having successfully completed the MLS Diploma Travel, Tourism, Hospitality Management and English Studies and attained the required language level (British Council IELTS examination).
All students have access to the MLS University Counselling Service. |