English Courses in Northern England
LOCATIONSEnglish courses in Durham, Lake District, Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle upon Tyne, Manchester, Liverpool, York.
MAX ATTENDEES1 or 2 people
DELIVERY1-to-1 or 2-to-1
LESSONS PER WEEK15, 20, 25, or 30
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES10 hours
AGE14+
DURATION1 week minimum

English courses in Northern England

Our English courses in Northern England take place at the teacher’s house in and around Durham, Leeds, Newcastle, Manchester, Lake District, Liverpool, and York.

Northern England extends from the Scottish border in the north to near the River Trent in the south. It comprises three regions including the North East, the North West and the Yorkshire and the Humber.

International students who enroll in our English courses in Northern England have the opportunity to discover a multitude of stunning places in this region.

Lake District National Park

Lake District is simply one of the most scenic regions of England. A visit to Cumbria’s valleys and fells (low mountains) which are home to picturesque villages, high moorlands and lakes, is a must. The Lake District National Park is a wonderful place for hiking and climbing.

English courses in Durham

Durham is one of the country’s most picturesque areas, with its grandiose cathedral (voted Britain’s best building by BBC Radio 4 listeners), beautiful castles, and riverside settings. At about 1 hour away from the city, in the North Pennines, lies an area of outstanding natural beauty, you’ll find one of England’s most impressive waterfalls, the High Force.

English courses in Leeds

Leeds is a very attractive city with stunning Georgian and Victorian buildings in its historic city centre and home to Kirkstall Abbey, which is the largest abbey in the North of England. It’s easy to walk around the main sights, including art galleries, shopping centres, museums, parks, galleries and museums.

English courses in Liverpool

On top of being the birthplace of the most popular British pop band of the 20th century (the Beatles), Liverpool is a very dynamic city with unique attractions, exciting sporting and cultural events, an impressive musical heritage, and friendly people. Liverpool proudly has Britain’s largest collection of art galleries and museums outside London.

English courses in Newcastle upon Tyne

Also known as Newcastle, it is one of the largest cities in Northern England. It is located in Tyne and Wear metropolitan county. There are many sites to see such as the Tyne Bridge, the Discovery Museum, and the well-known football ground of St James Park. Newcastle has also a famous university (ranking in the top 25 in the UK) with an important student community.

English courses in Manchester

Known as the birthplace of the industrial revolution, today Manchester delivers surprise and delight in equal measures! Visitors can experience an incredible choice of eclectic restaurants, traditional pubs, shops, art galleries, shopping centres, quaint markets and beautiful parks and waterways.

English courses in York

York and Yorshire are some of the most beautiful places to visit in Northern England. With a rich history, medieval cobbled streets, quaint tearooms, Gothic buildings, contemporary art galleries, York offers a vibrant cultural city life. Not to be missed is the Shambles quarter, with one of the best preserved medieval streets in the entire world.

Who is it for?

Our English courses in Northern England are for people of all English skills, from Beginner to Advanced Levels, with various objectives who feel a full immersion at the teacher’s house is the most suitable option to study the language versus group courses.

It is the perfect choice for:

  • Young Learners (14 – 17) *
  • Students
  • Adults
  • Professionals
  • Families

* Young Learners’ safety and happiness is our priority

You want the very best for your child and so do we. We understand your worries about sending your child to Britain on their own.

We are dedicated to ensuring that the children in our care make rapid progress in English and enjoy an unforgettable experience in a safe and fully supervised environment.

Young Learners are offered a course specifically designed for their needs. They receive close supervision in a warm, comfortable home with a caring teacher and friendly family. All our teachers have been thoroughly investigated by our local coordinator.

Our One-to-One English courses in Northern England

Our English immersion courses in Northern England are offered all year round with a minimum of 1 week stay and include the following options:

  • General English studies from beginner to advanced level
  • English exams preparation (IELTS, Cambridge Certificates, TOEFL, TOEIC, …)
  • English for business and technical terminology
  • English for interpreters and translators
  • English language improvement for English Teachers
  • English for families
  • English and culture
  • English for every day situation

Total cultural immersion

The main benefit of our one-to-one English courses in Northern England is it gives you the opportunity to study in a relaxed environment free from distractions from other students. Well-paced between study and free time, you can practice your language skills at will 24/7 and improve your competency much faster than in a group.

You will be welcomed into your teacher’s home and be part of a warm, friendly family. You will find yourself in a comfortable setting and will learn English successfully, contantly and make rapid progress.

Our English immersion programmes in Northern England allow you to spend time and interact with local people, share their way of life and traditions, their food, their social activities, events and festivities.

Our courses are for Beginner to Advanced Levels and range from general language studies to any specific objectives.

Cultural activities

Your teacher will accompany you on two half day or evening excursions per week. If you stay a minimum of 2 weeks, your teacher will also take you on a full day trip at the weekend.

Adult courses: all entrance fees to museums and travel by public transport must be paid by the student.

Young Learner’s courses: all costs for activities and excursions are fully inclusive.

Some examples of activities:

  • Sightseeing tours, local markets, local events, half day and full day excursions
  • Socialising with the locals, cultural attractions, museums, exhibitions, cinema, theatre, restaurants
  • Hiking, swimming, jogging,…

Example of a typical week

DAYMORNINGAFTERNOONEVENING
SundayArrival between 3pm and 9pmIntroduction to the programme of the week, settling inOptional walk in the neighbourhood, dinner, conversation with your host
MondayBreakfast
Morning lessons
Lunch – Optional afternoon lessons.

Free time or Cultural activities

Dinner – Outing or free time or time spent with your host family/teacher
TuesdayBreakfast
Morning lessons
Lunch – Optional afternoon lessons.

Free time or Cultural activities

Dinner – Outing or free time or time spent with your host family/teacher
WednesdayBreakfast
Morning lessons
Lunch – Optional afternoon lessons.

Free time or Cultural activities

Dinner – Outing or free time or time spent with your host family/teacher
ThursdayBreakfast
Morning lessons
Lunch – Optional afternoon lessons.

Free time or Cultural activities

Dinner – Outing or free time or time spent with your host family/teacher
FridayBreakfast
Morning lessons
Lunch – Optional afternoon lessons.

Remittance of the certificate of attendance & comment on your course achievement.

Advice on your future language studies – Free time or Cultural activities

Dinner – Outing or free time or time spent with your host family/teacher
SaturdayBreakfast – Departure
(in the case of 1 week course)
Free time or Cultural activitiesDinner – Outing or free time or time spent with your host family/teacher

Our English teachers in Northern England

All our English teachers are fully qualified and have a long experience in teaching English as a second language (ESL).

They are carefully selected for their professionalism and ability to deliver high quality English language courses. They love connecting with foreign people and integrate their students into their family’s social circle and cultural life.

Their solid experience in teaching English as a foreign language combined with their good nature guarantee lively and effective lessons.

A good match is essential. The booking form will provide us with information about your personality, your English learning needs, accommodation and dietary requirements. From this information we will endeavor to provide you with a teacher who meets your requirements and who is available on the dates you have given.

Our Packages

One-to-One Adults

General English Course
Duration: 6 days
Max attendees: 1
Tuition: 15 hours
Cultural activities: 10 hours
Accommodation: Full-board at the teacher’s house

One-to-One Business

Business English Course
Duration: 6 days
Max attendees: 1
Tuition: 15 hours
Cultural activities: 10 hours
Accommodation: Full-board at the teacher’s house

One-to-One Young Learners

General English Course
Duration: 6 days
Max attendees: 1
Tuition: 15 hours
Cultural activities: 10 hours
Accommodation: Full-board at the teacher’s house

Two-to-One Adults

General English Course
Duration: 6 days
Max attendees: 2
Tuition: 15 hours
Cultural activities: 10 hours
Accommodation: Full-board at the teacher’s house

Two-to-One Business

Business English Course
Duration: 6 days
Max attendees: 2
Tuition: 15 hours
Cultural activities: 10 hours
Accommodation: Full-board at the teacher’s house

What’s included in the programme?

  • Individual tuition (number of hours as requested)
  • Your language competency assessment at the start of the course
  • The course materials
  • A progress report and recommendation for future study
  • A certificate of course completion
  • A single bedroom with full-board accommodation (3 meals/day + coffee/tea breaks)
  • A programme of cultural activities
  • Free internet access
  • 24-hour support from our local coordinator

What your programme excludes

  • Travel fare from and to your country of residence
  • Airport/train station/bus terminal transfers to & from the family/accommodation
  • Some entrance fees (museums, local events, …)
  • Passport and visas
  • Comprehensive travel insurance
  • Personal expenses (other than specified in the programme)