Publication Basic Data
Publication Name: Learn English in Britain with ARELS.
Issue/Edition: Guide 2000.
Author Name: Association of Recognised English Language Services (ARELS).
Edition Number: The annual edition dedicated to the year 2000.
Publisher: ARELS in cooperation with the British Council.
Number of Pages: 74 pages and covers information about more than 200 language schools.
Content and Description
Keywords:
English Language Schools.
Britain.
Course Types.
Examinations.
Fees and Accommodation.
Publication Description:
A comprehensive and guiding directory aimed at international students wishing to study English in the United Kingdom, including a list of schools accredited by the British Council and subject to periodic inspection.
Publication Title Description:
The title is direct and functional, highlighting the quality assurance body (ARELS) and the purpose of the guide (learning English in Britain), giving an impression of academic reliability.
Evaluation and Importance:
Is the publication rare?
Yes, it is considered rare from an archival perspective. Such service and educational tourism guides were often discarded once their designated year ended. Keeping a copy from 2000 represents documentation of a specific period before the full reliance on the internet for searching for educational institutions.
Importance of this Publication:
Historical Documentation of Education:
It illustrates the accreditation standards, fees, and types of courses prevalent at the beginning of the millennium.
Reference for Comparison:
Useful for researchers in the history of educational tourism to compare how British schools and educational services have evolved over two decades.
Guidance Value:
It was the "golden reference" for students at the time to ensure they did not fall into the trap of unaccredited schools.