The academic centre in Nottingham is an incredible destination for students, as it has 2 universities and great quality facilities. For its prestige, it is an official examinating centre for Cambridge University.
It has a great team of teachers, as well as having close links with the universities and colleges for undergraduate and postgraduate level university courses. It also offers a social and culture programme which will give you the opportunity to discover the United Kingdom and practice English.
It is one of the main providers of English courses in the region during the year. They have worked with clients from around the world, businesses, eduaction institutions and governments for more than 20 years.
Teaching in this centre has a lot of importance, so we have a qualified and professional team of teachers, following enjoyable and effective teaching methods with constant educational support. All of the teachers are qualified according to the British Council rules.
The methodology continues to be a communicative focus with emphasis on learning focused on the student, and based on the Common European Framework of Reference.
The method is based on teaching the basic language skills:
The school is a short distance from the centre of Nottingham, and is close to other educational institutions. The school has:
The school is accredited by:
Nottingham is a British city that has around 300,000 inhabitants. It has been one of the exponents of the industrial revolution, has one of the best castles on the island, but it is not all industry and economy in Nottingham as the cultural space is very broad, with many different museums and the leisure areas near the canals where you can eat and drink.
Typical dishes in Nottingham are the same as you can find throughout England, in general there is no special dish. However, the most international food you can find in the city are served in the pubs.
This programme is designed for students of all levels with an immersion in an international and friendly environment.
The courses use current books and the latest teaching methods. Working in pairs and groups is very common in the programme.
The timetable is mornings from Monday to Friday.
*Classes aren´t available during Christmas (19/12/2016 - 30/12/2016), Easter and festivals
Students of all levels that want to improve quickly and improve all their language skills in an international environment
The students will follow a structured programme, with varied activities to ensure that they learn to communicate confidently.
The IELTS is actually the most widely known test for getting into university.
The programme of this course focuses on intense lectures, listening, and combined practicing with the course book, exam books and support materials. It combines general academic skills with the IELTS exam preparation.
It is aimed at students from B1 to C1
It starts every Monday of the year
Option 1: Practice skills
3 afternoons per week practicing speaking, listening, writing and reading
Option 2: Preparation for IELTS
3 afternoons per week in the English Academy and practicing for the IELTS exam.
*The classes are not available during Christmas (19/12/2016 - 30/12/2016), Easter and festivals
students that want to prepare for official international exams with the objective of having a solid base to get into university, with a focus on the training and autonomous learning to get the most out of their time studying out of the classroom.
This course includes exam advice, as well as a communication methodology
This course is aimed at preparing for the official Cambridge exams: First Certificate in English (B2) and Certificate in Advanced English (C1). The certificates of the University of Cambridge ESOL are well known by businesses and educational institutions worldwide.
The teachers guide the students through five parts of the exam, learning from advice and techniques to improve the exam grades.
Options for the First Certificate in English:
Options for the Advanced English Certificate:
Objectives of the course
*The classes are not available during Christmas (19/12/2016 - 30/12/2016), Easter and festivals
Those students looking to improve in different areas of the exam, and improve their knowledge of vocabulary and other idiomatic expressions
In the course, we give essential advice for FCE and CAE exams
The summer courses attract students from around the world, meaning you will get to know a great variety of people from different places and cultures with the same objective as you: to learn English
Courses help to improve every language skill in classes with different nationalities and optional excursions.
Intensive course (21 hours per week): 5 mornings per week of general English and 3 afternoons per week to improve skills
Those that want to improve their English skills whilst having fun and making new friends from around the world.
They use modern materials with a communicative focus. The students are sure to enjoy their time in Nottingham, both in and out of the classroom. Due to the central location of Nottingham, we offer optional excursions, making your stay an unforgettable experience.
Starts every Monday throughout the year
Types of courses:
We offer specialised language training for people and groups in the following areas:
Sample topics:
Those that want to improve their communication skills and develop confidence when speaking in English in a professional environment
Starting dates are flexible, analysis of the needs of the students, the courses can be tailored to meet the requirements of the students
A stimulating course designed for primary or secondary English teachers who want to improve their language skills, learn new techniques and activities for English teaching.
Professionals from around the world that teach English and learn in groups of different nationalities, where the teachers can share ideas and experiences while improving their language, and learning new methods and get to know Great Britain and its culture.
The programme includes cultural excursions
You can take part in complementary activities for a better culture and language immersion, having fun whilst learning English.
Do sports activities:
You can also visit other cities:
We have the option of studios, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for students 18 years +. They are fully furnished with modern facilities, although meals aren´t included. The accommodation includes:
Availability: all year
Room Type: single room
Facilities: Common area with pool table, wifi, sofas and TV
School distance: 15 minute walk to the school
Check-in: Sunday
Check-out: Saturday
Deposit fee: no
Staying in England isn´t just about learning the language. We know that you also want to learn about the culture and the English way of life.
Staying in a British house is the perfect way to practice your new language skills in real life context. The families have been selected carefully and are inspected regularly to ensure that they are at the highest standard for your stay.
*All accommodations are subject to availability
Availability: all year
Room Type: single room
School distance: maximum of 50 minutes
Check-in: Sunday
Check-out: Saturday
Deposit fee: no
The closest airport to Nottingham is East Midlands Airport, which can be found 15km from Nottingham, has a good network of buses which leave every 30 minutes and get to Nottingham in 20 minutes. The price of the ticket is 12 pounds return.
For more information, click on the following link: Aeropuerto de Nottingham