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Newcastle International School-NIS
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Course description

Our General English course focuses on English for everyday use. It aims to improve your communication and covers all four skill areas of reading, writing, listening, and speaking as well as pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar. We offer a range of General English courses, from beginner to advanced, and you will take a placement test upon enrolling to ensure you are placed at the appropriate level.

We accept beginner students any Monday but in case students have never studied the language before we require students to catch up with some one-to-one sessions. Private lessons cost per hour is £ 55. We make an assessment by the end of the second week, to see whether students can rejoin the group class.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-44 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
15 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Break
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning session
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Absolute beginner
Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Class size

Average 9 students
Maximum 11 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 27 years old
(20 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Newcastle International School (NIS) is a renowned educational institution accredited by both the British Council (BC), the British Accreditation Council (BAC) as a college, and the Language Cert.
Located in the heart of Newcastle, we are conveniently situated opposite the Discovery Museum. Just a three-minute stroll from the train station and Metro station, NIS is easily accessible from all directions, thanks to the abundance of nearby bus stops.
We offer a comprehensive range of English language courses tailored to the needs of international students, teachers, juniors, and adults. Our offerings include general and academic English courses, as well as preparation for prestigious English language exams such as the IELTS, FCE, and CAE.
Newcastle International School (NIS) is a leading English language institution offering high-quality educational services to learners of all ages and levels, including juniors. We provide short and long-duration summer and winter camps for young learners, fostering a fun and engaging environment for language acquisition.
Whether your goal is to achieve a high IELTS band score for university admission, enhance your English skills for professional advancement, or improve your overall English proficiency for travel, tourism, or personal enrichment, NIS has the expertise to guide you to success.
For young learners, NIS offers exciting summer and winter camps in both short and long durations, fostering a fun and engaging environment for language acquisition. Whether your goal is to achieve a high IELTS band score for university admission, enhance your English skills for professional advancement, or improve your overall English proficiency for travel, tourism, or personal enrichment, NIS has the expertise to guide you to success.
Our comprehensive curriculum caters to learners of all ages and backgrounds, ensuring you achieve your linguistic objectives. Beyond our exceptional language courses, NIS provides invaluable support in securing university acceptance letters from esteemed UK institutions.
Choose NIS for a transformative English language learning experience in the heart of Newcastle.

Year opened
2009
Number of classrooms
5

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Elevators
  • Eating Area
  • Cultural Trips
  • Wireless Internet
  • Studying Area
  • TV Room
  • Wheelchair access
  • Sports Activities
  • Free Internet
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Computers
  • Social Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

University partners

NIS has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in UK. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

University of Sunderland

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Newcastle International School-NIS varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 27. In the summer, the average age is 20.

School holidays

NIS does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Newcastle International School is a language school located in the centre heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, in a modern building surrounded by cafes, restaurants and shopping mall. We are just 2-3 minutes' walk from the buses stop, two minutes from Metro station. The school's excellent location means you are only more than a short walk away from all the major attractions in Newcastle.

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reviews

Reviews

88% recommend

based on 8 reviews
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"I'm very happy for this experience and for your very, very good teaching method. Thank you for all."

Luca Gregori, student from Italy

At first I was uncertain but slowly I managed to strengthen my English.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
4 Jul 2016 - 15 Jul 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Everything was perfect: the teachers and the team"

Christine Pruna, student from France

The school was very well situated. It's a small and familiar school. Everyone knows each other.
The teachers were very good and the team was very helpful.
The housing was great.

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My ratings for this school

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Social activities
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Housing
Duration of study
5 weeks
Date of study
18 Jan 2016 - 26 Feb 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Unique"

Simona Lekic, student from Serbia

I liked Rose's way of teaching because it was different and interesting! The location was perfect because it is in the center and it's near my aunt's home. Also, I liked activities like going to Edinburgh and Durham. All the staff and teachers were very polite and they all knew my name!

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
3 Aug 2015 - 21 Aug 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It was amazing and very interesting!"

Maëlenn ROCHOIS, student from France

First, I found people (teachers, students...) very nice and pleasant. Moreover, the activities were at a good level for me because I was not big problems, and the teachers were very attentive.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
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Social activities
School location
Date of study
9 Feb 2015 - 13 Feb 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Studying at Newcastle International School of English was wonderful"

Paulo Vinicius Pessoa Galvão, student from Brazil

I liked the teacher Sonia, she was very helpful. I made many friends in the school, mainly the Libyans. The location is easy, near downtown.
The subways are excellent, the city is very very beautiful and has good pubs -- mainly Latin night.
I don't like the taxis, because is very expensive in the period at night. I was in the house of my cousin in Jarrow. The climate in June and July is fantastic, nice of the Brazil.
I don't like the method classes with the teacher named Magda, because I believe that lessons should be more interactive.
Could have more trips in this period, because I was there just a month and there were few opportunities to visit other cities.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
10 Jun 2013 - 5 Jul 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Good place to learn English and prepare for IELTS exams."

Rabeya Begum, student from UK

Small manageable group of students with maximum class size of 12. Very helpful and enthusiastic teachers. I was very impressed by the quality of teaching that I decided to book further 2 weeks of lessons. Good easy to reach location in town centre.

Some students were disruptive and were only there to perhaps pass time.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
16 Sep 2013 - 27 Sep 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Amazing trip!!"

Anais GREBERT, student from France

I met at your school plenty of very friendly people, it was basically a nice experience and I enjoyed the quality of the lessons. The team of teachers is great, they pay attention to every single student and I'm very thankful to them for everything I've learnt.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Date of study
9 Jul 2012 - 13 Jul 2012
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Good Experience"

Gabriela Andreu, student from Spain

The best activity was when we went out and we spoke with people on the street.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
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School location
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
5 Sep 2011 - 16 Sep 2011
Age group
25 - 34
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
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Housing

NIS offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - No meals

213 €
weekly
Age range: 11 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Newcastle upon Tyne
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, computers, wireless internet, free internet, carpet, air conditioning, heating, and garden
Distance to school: 10 - 35 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
213 €
Staying with a host family is the best way to practice and improve your English. We try our very best to accommodate you to your specific needs and our dedicated host families will help you settle here in Newcastle upon Tyne. The host will treat you as a full member of the household, eating together and sharing common living areas. All of our families are located in the city or surrounding areas, with easy access to public transport.

Our lovely host families are inspected throughout the year by NIS staff to ensure that they keep up the high standard.

Homestay - Single-person room - Half Board - Breakfast & Dinner

245 €
weekly
Age range: 11 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Newcastle upon Tyne
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, air conditioning, heating, 24/7 supervision, and garden
Distance to school: 10 - 35 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 09:00 AM
245 €
Staying with a host family is the best way to practise and improve your English. We try our very best to accommodate you to your specific needs and our dedicated host families will help you settle here in Newcastle upon Tyne. The host will treat you as a full member of the household, eating together and sharing common living areas. All of our families are located in the city or surrounding areas, with easy access to public transport.

Our lovely host families are inspected throughout the year by NIS staff to ensure that they keep up the high standard.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

297 €
weekly
Age range: 11 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, computers, free internet, carpet, air conditioning, heating, and garden
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
297 €
Staying with a host family is the best way to practise and improve your English. We try our very best to accommodate you to your specific needs and our dedicated host families will help you settle here in Newcastle upon Tyne. The host will treat you as a full member of the household, eating together and sharing common living areas. All of our families are located in the city or surrounding areas, with easy access to public transport.

Our lovely host families are inspected throughout the year by NISE staff to ensure that they keep up the high standard.
student-residence

Student residence (off-campus) - Single-person room - No meals

271 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Newcastle upon Tyne
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, heating, 24/7 supervision, and sports facilities
Distance to school: 10 - 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 09:00 AM
271 €
We are partnering with many student residentials in Newcastle city. Private student accommodation offers a safe, social and stress-free environment. Within easy reach of Newcastle International School, plus both Northumbria and Newcastle University, and the city centre, it is a bustling student community combined with all-inclusive facilities including the onsite fitness suite, giving students a real home-from-home feeling.

Living with our partner's residential accommodation will allow you to utilize all of it's benefits,

-Free Wifi Included
-Ensuite private bathrooms
-Communal living area (which means more friends and more English practice!)
-Free on-site gym
-Bedding and cutlery/plates/cups included
-24/7 Support and Secure Access
-All bills included
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from NIS. Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged £ 85 when you register.

Learn more about how to get a UK visa »

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Newcastle upon Tyne based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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