English for Young Learners Programme at Gateway is designed for children from 6 to 12 years. Courses are available at three levels.

The Young Learners Programme provides the foundation to follow the course for Teenagers and School Leavers at a later age.

Our Programmes prepare children for tests carried out by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations at the end of each of the 3 levels. These tests are referred to, as the Cambridge Young Learners Tests. Trained oral examiners from the British Council in Sri Lanka, visit our examination cantres to asses the children's performance in the Speaking test. All other tests are sent to Cambridge and marked by ESOL examiners.
Results are reported in a way designed to provide a positive encouragement to the learners. All candidates who complete their tests receive awards, which focus on what they can do (rather than what they can't do) and give them credit for having taken part in the test. Every one who completes the test is given an award, with a grade between 1-5 (represented by 'shields') for each different skill areas assessed; Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.

Our teaching includes activity based work for children and the use of audio and multimedia. Candidates are prepared for the tests at the conclusion of the courses by revision through past papers.

This programme is designed to be accessible to everyone learning English - from young teenagers to school leavers. The courses are graded in 6 levels according to experience and competence gained. The Diploma level is accepted for UK University entrance. Candidates can enter a level that suits them and rise through the courses as they improve their language skills. The curriculum is designed according to the Council of Europe, common European Framework
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Students are prepared for tests carried out by London Examinations (Edexcel) or Cambridge ESOL Examinations at the end of each of the 6 levels. Edexcel tests are referred to as London Tests of English. Edexcel and Cambridge are responsible for setting of test papers and marking of answer scripts. Successful students receive Certificates of Attainment from Edexcel and Cambridge at the end of each level. These qualifications are internationally recognized.

This programme is for learners of 18 years and over. The programme is available in 3 levels. The curriculum is designed by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. Therefore, students may opt to sit for examinations of Cambridge if they wish to at the end of each of the following 3 levels.

The final examinations will be conducted at Gateway and the successful participants will be awarded a certificate from Gateway. Students may opt to do the following examinations conducted by British Council and receive a certificate from Cambridge on completion of all the levels.