At the CIC our students are our first and foremost concern. That is why we want to make every effort to ensure that in studying with us, you are making the right choice for yourself and your community.

We are determined that this leading international programme in global citizenship should meet your own needs and aspirations in ways which are fully relevant and applicable to the environment and location in which you contribute as an international citizen. To achieve this, the CIC team, based here at Joseph Chamberlain College in Birmingham, England, will be pleased to discuss with you any matters relating to the programme, including course requirements, accreditation, accommodation, finance and the student support services available to you. We believe that by providing you with the appropriate knowledge, understanding and skills, our programme will help you shape and improve the global, social and political culture and be more effective in influencing the people with whom you live and work.

Therefore, on behalf of all the staff at the CIC, I look forward to receiving your application and to working with you in extending the best in existing traditions of citizenship and in finding new ways of promoting positive actions across the interdependent communities we represent.

Eleanor Tobin

European Summer University, Birmingham

13 – 31 July or 20 – 31 July 2009

Dear Colleague,

I am delighted to announce details of the 2009 European Summer University organised by the College for International Citizenship in partnership with Birmingham City Council’s International Affairs Division. This unique programme combines English language tuition with specialist courses, a social programme and topical public debates. This combination allows professionals and students to “brush up” on their English, apply it in their specialised field of interest and also network with colleagues from European and international cities.

Why ESU?

With prices starting from just £712 (approximately €795) for two weeks you receive:

§  High quality English tuition and teaching materials;

§  Expert led specialist courses;

§  Self-catering city centre accommodation;

§  Extensive social programme.

Why Birmingham?

§  A city of almost 1 million people at the very heart of the UK with an international airport;

§  A truly international city with a diverse multicultural population;

§  A world class cultural scene;

§  A lively mix of shopping, attractions and nightlife;

§  Easy access to some of the country's most beautiful countryside and

§  Just 1½ hours by train from London.

I should be grateful if you could bring the European Summer University to the attention of those who might be interested in displaying and/or distributing the enclosed material. Additional copies of the brochure can be obtained through the contacts at the top of this letter or you can go to the new ESU website www.birminghamesu.eu

Should you require any further information about the programme or additional copies of the brochure, please do not hesitate to contact Mari Yamana, Student Liaison Officer at the College for International Citizenship.

(Tel: +44 (0) 121 446 2206 (Mon-Fri 4-6p.m.); Email: myamana@cfic.org.uk)