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Frisby's College

30 Regent Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR30 1RR, UK
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School description

Frisby College has over 20 years of experience in designing & delivering training courses.

Frisby College's UK campus is accredited at Premier status by Accreditation Service for International Colleges (ASIC) for its commendable areas of operation. ASIC is an independent body providing accreditation services for independent, further and higher education colleges.

ASIC accreditation helps students and parents make a more informed choice and will also help a school, college, university, training provider or distance education provider, demonstrate to the international student body that they are a high-quality institution.

Frisby College is registered by the UK Register of Learning Providers, UKPRN 10039758.

We are an accredited TOLES Course and Examination Centre. Our TOLES (Test of Legal English Skills) Courses will provide you with a range of skills and enhance your knowledge in the Legal English sector

We are accredited by CPD. The CPD Accreditation Service is used and recognized by all major education and training providers in the UK. Accredited CPD training means the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks.

We are also accredited as a Trinity College London Examination Centre offering SELT (Secure English Language Tests) Examinations: These tests are approved for applications to UKVI for visas, Leave to Remain and British Citizenship. We are also registered for preparation courses and examinations through Trinity College London, such as Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE), Integrated Skills in English (ISE), Spoken English for Work (SEW), and ESOL Skills for Life (QCF).

Year opened
1995
Number of classrooms
6

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
Over 50%

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Frisby's College varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 30. In the summer, the average age is 25.

Frisby's teaches students from all over the world, including:

Germany
33%
Ukraine
30%
Romania
10%
Netherlands
5%
Spain
5%
Austria
4%
Switzerland
3%
France
2%
Latvia
2%
Mauritius
2%
Norway
2%
Sri Lanka
2%

School holidays

Frisby's 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

Great Yarmouth is a beautiful seaside town on the East Coast of England. Charles Dickens' Peggotty called Yarmouth lovingly 'Upon the whole, the finest place in the universe' (David Copperfield) - and that's just how we feel about Great Yarmouth. With its 15 miles of wide sandy beaches, Great Yarmouth is one of the most popular and also one of the warmest and driest seaside resorts in England.

Frisby's College is located in the heart of the historic town centre, surrounded by various shops, cafes, and bistros, and only a 10 minute walk from the beach. All classrooms are spacious, light and comfortable. Free wifi.

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Reviews

100% recommend

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"The experience has been excellent and I recommend it to everyone"

María del Rosario Tudela Bujedo, student from Spain

I have enjoyed 15 days in the academy and it has been a very enriching experience. Both personal and material resources have been unbeatable. I only have words of thanks

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
30 Jul 2018 - 10 Aug 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"A good school to improve English"

Fabrizio Bava, student from Italy

I liked the school's method of teaching, the teachers and the location. The only thing I did not like is the composition of the class, because I was the only student over 30 (I am 44 years old), I would have appreciated a class with more possibilities of socialization.

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Quality of teaching
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Social activities
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Date of study
8 Aug 2016 - 12 Aug 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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housing

Housing

Frisby's offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast

142 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Great Yarmouth
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, tV room, carpet, heating, and garden
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 10:00 AM
Check-out: Sunday, before 03:00 PM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
142 €
All our host families are carefully selected and CRB checked. Homes are clean and comfortable and offer a very friendly environment for our clients. All host families have a garden and TV, and most have wireless internet access. Your accommodation includes breakfast, and some host families will let you upgrade to half or full board. The majority of our host families are within walking distance of the beach, town centre and our college. Please let the college know if you suffer from allergies or have special requirements when booking your course and accommodation.

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast and dinner

181 €
weekly
Age range: 18 - 99 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, tV room, carpet, heating, and garden
Distance to school: 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 04:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
181 €
All our host families are carefully selected and CRB checked. Homes are clean and comfortable and offer a very friendly environment for our clients. All host families have a garden and TV, and most have wireless internet access. Your accommodation includes breakfast, and some host families will let you upgrade to half or full board. The majority of our host families are within walking distance of the beach, town centre and our college. Please let the college know if you suffer from allergies or have special requirements when booking your course and accommodation.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

194 €
weekly
Age range: 18 - 99 years old
Location: Great Yarmouth
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, tV room, heating, and garden
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
194 €
All our host families are carefully selected and CRB checked. Homes are clean and comfortable and offer a very friendly environment for our clients. All host families have a garden and TV, and most have wireless internet access. Your accommodation includes breakfast, and some host families will let you upgrade to half or full board. The majority of our host families are within walking distance of the beach, town centre and our college. Please let the college know if you suffer from allergies or have special requirements when booking your course and accommodation.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast

213 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Great Yarmouth
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, tV room, carpet, heating, and garden
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 10:00 AM
Check-out: Sunday, before 03:00 PM
213 €
All our host families are carefully selected and CRB checked. Homes are clean and comfortable and offer a very friendly environment for our clients. All host families have a garden and TV, and most have wireless internet access. Your accommodation includes breakfast, and some host families will let you upgrade to half or full board. The majority of our host families are within walking distance of the beach, town centre and our college. Please let the college know if you suffer from allergies or have special requirements when booking your course and accommodation.
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 Frisby's. 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 £ 15 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 Great Yarmouth 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.

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30 Regent Street
Great Yarmouth
Norfolk NR30 1RR
UK

School location

Great Yarmouth is a beautiful seaside town on the East Coast of England. Charles Dickens' Peggotty called Yarmouth lovingly 'Upon the whole, the finest place in the universe' (David Copperfield) - and that's just how we feel about Great Yarmouth. With its 15 miles of wide sandy beaches, Great Yarmouth is one of the most popular and also one of the warmest and driest seaside resorts in England.

Frisby's College is located in the heart of the historic town centre, surrounded by various shops, cafes, and bistros, and only a 10 minute walk from the beach. All classrooms are spacious, light and comfortable. Free wifi.

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Questions and answers

Have questions? Get answers from Frisby's College staff, Language International student advisors, and past students.

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"The student's level is "elementary" and is below the minimum required level of "pre-intermediate" required to join the course below. Can you make an exception and accept our student into the 24 hours program? Alternatively, do you have a placement test that we can ask the student to fill out to accurately determine his level?"

Dyan Test, student from USA

We don't have an online placement test. The intensive 24 hours is not for beginners because the Friday classes are mixed with the intermediate students, so I can't recommend the student take the 24 hour program. Has the student considered taking the 20 hour program? If after the student arrives, and we think the 24 hour program is suitable, we can add the Friday classes on at that time.

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"I understand that there is no test my student can take. She is not a beginner. She's elementary, but not yet intermediate (which is basically what your requirement pre-intermediate is). She must take the 24 course in order to get the I-20 for the F1 student visa, unfortunately. If she takes the 20 course she wouldn't be able to apply for an F1 student visa."

Dyan Test, student from USA

She can take the intensive 20 for the F-1 visa.

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