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Liverpool is a great place for an English with football course for teenagers – it has two of England’s biggest football teams.

Young football fans can combine their English course with football training and visits to Liverpool FC.

English with Football Camp – Liverpool

Learn English and Play Football

An exciting new course where young students can learn English with professional football coaching!
The English and football programme is the same as the general programme (below) but also includes :
  • 9 hours professional football coaching per week
  • Excursion to Anfield, tour of stadium and visit to museum

General programme also includes :

  • 15 Hours English courses per week
  • Fully supervised social programme and sports
  • IT and Student Self-Learning Suite
  • Social Welfare Officer and staff to look after young students
  • Junior Club
  • Welcome Study Pack and Learner Log
  • Level Test
  • English Course Certificate

Accommodation

  • Hotel residential accommodation, only a 5-10 minute walk from the school
  • School staff will supervise students between the two buildings
  • Single room with en-suite bathrooms
  • Homestay accommodation is also available.*Optional transfer service available £70 (airport to school. school to airport)

Bath – a beautiful, safe city for an English for teenagers course.

It’s a perfect city for teenagers to learn English and live with a local family.

The language school is in the city centre, a short walk from all the city’s attractions.

It’s a small, friendly English school. Teenagers quickly feel at home and make friends.

Director, Mark, and his team have many years’ experience in teaching English to teenagers. You can be sure your child will get great support and make good progress.

Safety and Security

  • The safety of all the students is very important.
  • The school has a strict programme to look after young students.

The English for Teenagers course includes:

  • Flexible syllabus benefits students
  • 15 hours tuition per week
  • Full-board homestay accommodation in single or shared rooms
  • Maximum 15 per class
  • Fully supervised fully-inclusive social programme
  • Bus pass
  • All course materials
  • Placement test
  • End-of-course certificate
  • Student identity card
  • 24-hour emergency phone number

On the English courses for teenagers, the students will:

  • Use their English in activities inside and outside the classroom
  • Build up their confidence
  • Improve their English speaking, listening and vocabulary.

Improve your English fast with an English Course in Hilderstone College – one of the best UK English schools.

Our Broadstairs partner school – Hilderstone College – is one of the very best English schools in the UK. It is a Centre of Excellence which offers you top quality courses.

Intensive English Course

You can study on this English course from two weeks to a whole year.This course is for you if you want to make fast progress with your English.

 The intensive programme provides everything you need to improve your English quickly:
  • excellent teaching
  • an intensive language programme
  • activities and visits with plenty of opportunities to speak English
  • the chance to practise your English speaking with new friends from around the world

Morning classes

  • You will develop your use and understanding of English.
  • You will improve all your language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking.
  • New vocabulary and grammar will be presented in an enjoyable way.
Afternoon classes
You can choose from options to suit your interests.
These classes are specially designed to help you speak English as much as possible.
Monitoring your progress
  • The teachers will test your English at the start of your course to see your level and your needs.
  • The teachers will check your progress every few weeks.
  • You will meet your teacher to talk about your progress every 4 to 6 weeks.
  • At the end of your stay you will receive a personal report and certificate confirming your final level and the progress you have made.

Don’t miss this annual Spanish and culture course in beautiful Palma de Mallorca

Study and socialise with people of your age on our Spanish course for the Over 50s.

  • These specialist Spanish courses help you make good progress in the language.
  • You will focus on practical, everyday Spanish with lots of opportunities for you to speak Spanish.
  • You also work on cultural and social themes to help you get more out of your stay in Spain.
  • The special Spanish programme is designed help you get the very best out of Spain.

The course

The Over 50s Spanish course in Mallorca gives you 3 hours a day of Spanish classes with a special programme of activities and excursions

You will have:

  • an evening visit to a show
  • a full-day excursion to the famous Drac Caves
  • a tour of the Modern Art Museum
  • and a meal in a typical Palma restaurant.

This course only runs once a year. The next course will be in June 2017.
Or you are very welcome to take part in a regular intensive Spanish course.

Learn English on an English course in Wimbledon – the UK’s best English language school.

For the third year our Wimbledon partner has been chosen as one of the best 2 English language schools in the UK. (The other English school is our partner in Bristol.)

The award is given based on the British Council inspection. The Wimbledon school scored top marks with 15/15!

Why learn English with our Wimbledon School?

  • No.1 English language school in the UK
  • Wide range of English language courses
  • Quality accommodation close to school
  • Free activities every day
  • Perfect London location  – the school is located in Wimbledon – one of the safest and most beautiful areas in London. With excellent transport links to the city centre. Wimbledon offers all of the advantages of the capital, but without the stress.

You can see the Wimbledon General English Courses and English Courses for beginners below.

Contact us if you have any questions about the courses.

English courses in our York school – a top choice to learn English in the UK

Why learn English with our York partner school?

  • The school is a Centre of Excellence! It is one of the top 20 UK English language schools based on its British Council inspection.
  • The school is family owned. They have been teaching English to International students for over 50 years.
  • It is an exam centre for Cambridge English exams – KET, PET, FCE, CAE and Proficiency.
  • It is also an IELTS test centre and provides quality IELTS preparation.
  • Accommodation is good. Host families usually live close to the school and have worked with them for many years.
  • Learning English with our York school offers great value for money with high quality English courses at competitive prices.
  • The school is in one of England’s most popular tourist destinations – York.

General English courses in our York partner school

These are the most popular courses in the school. They help you improve all your skills. They help you learn English for everyday situations:  for education, work or travel and leisure.

 On a General English Courses you will have:
  • a balance of grammar, speaking, reading, listening and writing
  • a personal tutor to supervise your progress and give you advice
  • an E-learning account – your tutor will guide you through this
General English Course A: Half-day programme
  • This is an English course with 15 hours of classes per week.
  • General English Course A is not available during the summer. (25th June – 3rd September 2017).

General English Course B: Full-day programme
You will have:

  • 22.5 hours tuition each week
  • The morning classes are the same as the General course A.
  • You will also have extra reading, listening practice, speaking skills, with student presentations and study skills

Guided E-learning

  • All General English Course students can use the Melton College Guided E-learning system.
  • You can do activities to improve your English, help you to plan your studies, contact other students and participate in the College’s social life.
  • You will be able to use the E-learning for 3 months after you leave the course.
Social programme
  • There is a full and varied social programme and the school can introduce you to local sports clubs and societies.
  • The Social Programme is not included in the fees but many events are free of charge.
  • Excursions cost from £15. Some examples of prices: Cinema from £6, Bowling from £10, Ghost Walk from £5 and Cruises on the River from £8.

Enjoy a Spanish course with people of a similar age and similar interests

Learn Spanish on a fun, practical course where you will have plenty of opportunity to speak Spanish and discover Spanish culture.

On your Spanish course for Over 50s, you will:
  • learn Spanish in small groups with other students of the same level and a similar age
  • practise everyday Spanish with lots of listening and speaking to give you the language you need to use right away to speak to the people you meet.
In the afternoon you will have a special programme of visits to places of interest inside Barcelona:
  • a full-day excursion to the Costa Brava
  • Figueras and the Dalí Museum
  • a meal in a typical Barcelona restaurant
A typical social program for the Spanish course for Over-50s:
  • Week 1
    Monday: Welcome cocktail and introductory city tour
    Tuesday: Guided tour of the Gothic Quarter
    Wednesday: Visit to the City of Barcelona Museum
    Thursday: Visit to Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia
    Friday: Evening visit to a flamenco show
    Saturday: Full-day excursion to the Costa Brava and Dalí museum
    Sunday: Free day
  • Week 2
    Monday: Guided tour of Montjuïc and the Miró Foundation
    Tuesday: Visit to Gaudí’s Park Güell
    Wednesday: Visit to the Picasso Museum
    Thursday: Evening visit to the theatre or cinema
    Friday: Lunch at a local restaurant
Choose the accommodation that suits you best for your stay in Barcelona: the popular choice for this course is a Spanish host family but you can also arrange your own accommodation and just book the course.

Combine French with an internship and gain valuable international work experience.

Our partner in Montpellier offers you a great opportunity to improve your French and do an internship.

French and Internship key features

  • 4 weeks minimum French course followed by a 4 – 8 week internship
  • For ages 18 – 28
  • Typical fields: tourism, hospitality, restaurants, charities and NGOs, marketing and sales etc.
  • Full or part time, depending on company’s needs.
  • Unpaid, but employers may pay some of interns expenses.

French course

  • French course:  4 weeks minimum 20-lesson course in our partner Montpellier school.
  • Minimum A2 to start course.

French Internship

  • A fully supervised internship supervised by school’s tutor.
  • A carefully selected employer from the school’s partnership companies.
  • Signature of an internship agreement regulated by the French law.
  • For all internships longer than 2 months, a financial compensation is paid.

When you arrive in France

The school will:

  • search for the internship in your prefferd field
  • set up one or several interviews
  • help with administrative tasks: opening of bank account, French phone number, etc.
  • finalise the internship agreement

Accommodation

The school will help you find accommodation of your choice. You can remain in your accommodation throughout the programme and also take part in all the school’s social activities.

Learn French in Biarritz – one of France’s top surf spots

Do a French course in our Biarritz partner language school in the centre of city, just 5 minutes’ walk from markets, restaurants, cafés and boutiques – and only 10 minutes from a world-famous surf spot.

Our French in Biarritz course is for everybody and every age:

  • top or beginner surfers who want to combine a French course with world class surfing
  • lovers of France’s gastronomy who want to discover the Basque country and try their hand at cooking
  • golfers of all levels
  • French learners who want to pamper themselves

In fact, Biarritz is for anyone who wants to learn French and discover some of the very best of France.

The Biarritz French school is accredited by the French Government with the quality label: French as a Foreign language.

Your French Course in Biarritz

  • Your French classes will be either in the morning or afternoon.
  • You will learn French through everyday situations and interactive activities.
  • You will use French to carry out real-life tasks.
  • Many of the lessons use authentic materials to help you learn about French life.
  • Your lessons will be lively and you will make good progress.
  • There will be extra work outside the class.
  • All teachers are qualified to teach French to foreign learners. They have an excellent knowledge of French culture and civilisation.

 Course organisation and content

  • Standard French course: 20 lessons of French per week.
  • Intensive French course: 26 lessons per week with 20 lessons of general French and workshops

IELTS Academic Preparation

Our Wimbledon partner specialises in IELTS academic preparation. The school can help you prepare for your IELTS academic test and also to improve your academic English to study in an English-speaking university. You can choose from 3 different academic courses.

Our London, Wimbledon school is one of the UK’s top two language schools based on the British Council’s inspection report. You can be sure of excellent teaching to help you prepare for your IELTS test.

The school is also an official IELTS test centre. You can do your academic IELTS preparation and the sit the exam in the same place. The teachers are often experienced IELTS examiners to help you get the best possible score.

Our Wimbledon school is a good choice if you are planning to go to an English university. As well as IELTS academic preparation, they will also help you improve your English to study at university.

You can choose from 3 different IELTS courses depending on your English level and the time you have.

All the courses have IELTS academic preparation.

  • Intensive Academic IELTS – 4 weeks
  • Academic IELTS + English express – 6 weeks
  • Academic IELTS + English – 10 weeks

Take our sample academic IELTS test

See our other IELTS courses