• Our classes have a maximum of 8 students.
• Durham is one of the most beautiful cities in the UK.
• Our teachers are highly qualified, with years of teaching experience.
• Our social programme is designed to give you language learning opportunities.
• We teach a range of innovative classes.
• Talking Towns: find out about Durham through its people.
• Great homestay families.
• Durham School of English holds UK Accreditation from ASIC (Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges, and Universities).
https://www.asic.org.uk/about/affiliations-credentials
Classroom Teaching (15 hours week)
The classes are topic-based (money, healthcare, schools etc.) or deal with everyday English situations. All the grammar is introduced systematically and integrated with the situations and topics.
New structures are learnt through student-centred activities, with language targets practised through pair work and group work. Our teachers use a range of teaching materials, making use of internationally-recognised course books and work they have created themselves.
English in the Community (8 Hours)
Your English in the community classes are structured around speaking and listening activities. Whenever possible, we find chances for you to speak with English people. The classes may include the following:
- Interviews with business owners and local professionals.
- Activities in Durham: We have a range of English learning activities that make use of Durham's many attractions.
- Walk 'n' talk: We walk and talk, usually along Durham's beautiful riverbanks.
Minimum Age: 18
Class Size: 2 - 8 Students
Start Dates: Any Monday
Available: April - August
(This course can be added to a semi-intensive course)
Course Length: 1 week – 3 months
Weekly Teaching Hours: 23
Language Level: Elementary - Advanced (not suitable for beginners: A1)
Accommodation:
- Homestay
- Hotel
- Student Residence (Available from June to August)
- Home Rental
Weekend Sightseeing Trips: Yes (optional)
Evening Activities: Yes (optional)
Includes:
- Placement test
- Welcome pack
- Class materials
- Homework
- Course certificate
- Meetings to discuss progress
| Day | Class 1 9:00 - 10:00 |
Class 2 10:10 - 11:10 |
Class 3 11:20 - 12:20 |
Lunch | Class 4 1:20 - 2:20 |
Class 5 2:30 - 3:30 |
Evening | Accommodation | |||
| Monday | Things to do in Durham | ||||||||||
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| Wednesday | Hotel Homestay |
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| Saturday | Full-day Trip | ||||||||||
| Sunday | Free Day |
Classroom and community based teaching
Class times may differ from those shown
Intensive English Courses
Intensive
General English
The classes are topic-based (money, healthcare, schools etc.) or deal with everyday English situations. All the grammar is introduced systematically and integrated with the situations and topics.
New structures are learnt through student-centred activities, with language targets practised through pair work and group work. Our teachers use a range of teaching materials, making use of internationally-recognised course books and work they have created themselves.
Your English in the community classes are structured around speaking and listening activities. Whenever possible, we find chances for you to speak with English people. The classes may include the following:
⦁Interviews with business owners and local professionals.
⦁Activities in Durham: We have a range of English learning activities that make use of Durham's many attractions.
⦁Walk 'n' talk: We walk and talk, usually along Durham's beautiful riverbanks.
Class Size: 2 - 8 Students
Start Dates: Any Monday
Available: April - August
(This course can be added to a semi-intensive course)
Course Length: 1 week – 3 months
Weekly Teaching Hours: 23
Language Level: Elementary - Advanced (not suitable for beginners: A1)
Accommodation:
⦁Homestay
⦁Hotel
⦁Student Residence (Available from June to August)
⦁Home Rental
Evening Activities: Yes (optional)
Includes:
⦁Placement test
⦁Welcome pack
⦁Class materials
⦁Homework
⦁Course certificate
⦁Meetings to discuss progress
