English in York
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English in York is located in York, one of Britain’s favourite tourist destinations, famous for its exquisite architecture, cobbled streets and its iconic 13th century Gothic cathedral. International language students will find themselves submerged in British culture in this historic and ancient city. It is small, safe, home to a top university and packed with fun things to do and see, all within easy reach of some of Britain’s wildest and most beautiful countryside.
The city offers a wealth of historical attractions, and a variety of cultural and sporting activities, making it a world-class tourist destination. For English language students, it is also a vibrant university city, packed with restaurants, cafés, English pubs, bars and shops. For entertainment, there are theatres and cinemas, nightclubs and live music. York is full of interesting specialist shops, from arts and crafts to famous high street fashion stores. For the more active, York offers golf, tennis, horse-riding, rowing, swimming pools and sports centres.
Why study English in York?
- York is an excellent student city with a very high percentage of English-speaking students
- York is one of the most popular tourist cities in the UK
- York is situated on the East Coast Main rail line. Leeds is less than half an hour away and many of the UK’s regional centres can be reached direct the same morning, e.g. Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh.
- The cost of living in York is lower than in London
- York is a compact city – many homestay families are near language schools
ENGLISH IN YORK AT A GLANCE
- Year of foundation: 1985
- City: York
- Position in the city: Center
- Minimum age in adult school: 16
- Number of students in school: average 40, maximum 100
- Main type of transport in York: buses and bicycles
- Approximate number of nationalities in school each year: 30
English in York: Peasholme House, St Saviour’s Place, York YO1 7PJ, United Kingdom
“For years I had heard about the beauty of York as destination in England, and when I had the opportunity to visit on the occasion of the IALC workshop in York and Leeds, I was able to verify that fact for myself. It is an absolute gem of a city, amongst the most picturesque I’ve ever seen in the UK or anywhere else. In all my dealings as a tourist, from my hotel staff to the person on the street directing me to the best place to eat roast beef and Yorkshire pudding, I found the locals to be very friendly as well. The school English in York is owned by the Claret Group, who are also owners of one of my favorite schools in the world, the wonderful European School of English (ESE) in Malta. For this reason, the decision to work with them in York required no persuasion on their part. The school itself is in a beautiful central neighborhood, in a historic Georgian building, shown to me by the head of the group itself, Sean LeGault, a stickler for class and quality in everything that I’ve observed about him. If my experience of working with ESE since 2003 proves anything, it is that students at this school will be extremely well taken care of. The rest of the staff that I met, including the director and one very memorable teacher, were a delight. Since then, I have been very enthusiastic about sending students here, also for the fact that for a city of its size and importance, York has very few English language schools, and as a result can offer international students the best quality host families and a more authentically “English” experience than other schools in the more storied English language learning locations. There are also some fantastic places to visit in the north of England, not far from York, like Harrogate, the surrounding Yorkshire Dales, and Chester, each more beautiful than the last. Between taking a course at this school and spending any time in this city, anyone going there for a vacation study will be in for a real treat!”
York, England
Why Study at this School?
There are language schools in the UK for English language learning. English in York distinguishes itself in the following ways:
- English in York is located in the center of the ancient city of York. It is within easy reach of York’s many attractions, cafés and shops.
- York is regularly voted as one of the best cities in the UK to live in and to visit.
- The school is in a beautiful 18th Century Georgian house with a pleasant outdoor space where students can enjoy the English summer.
- English in York’s teachers and staff are supportive and committed to giving a rewarding learning experience.
- The school values a learner-centered approach and use a variety of teaching techniques and resources to monitor each and every student.
- The school’s standards of excellence is endorsed by internationally recognized accrediting bodies including the prestigious IALC, the British Council and English UK.
- English in York has a very good nationality mix.
- The courses are competitively priced and offer excellent value for money.
- The school is able to offer excellent homestays for students to experience the British culture.
The facilities
THE FACILITIES AT A GLANCE
- Charming 18th century building
- 12 bright and spacious classrooms
- Large outdoor space
- Free Wi-Fi
- Student computer lab
- Book lending library
- Coffee lounge
MORE ABOUT THE FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Student Welfare and Open Door Policy
Welfare staff, directors and teachers are available to help and support students in any way to ensure that they are making the most of their time at English in York.
Personal Attention
Small classes ensure students are given personalized attention, feedback on their progress and numerous opportunities for interaction with their teachers and classmates.
Tutorials
Monthly tutorials and reports are available for long-term students. The school continuously assesses all students with weekly progress tests.
The courses
GENERAL ENGLISH AND EXAMINATION COURSES
General English 20/30/35 course
- Minimum age: 16
- Minimum level: A1
- Course length: Minimum 1 week
- Number of hours per week: 15 hours (General English), 22.5 hours (General English 30), 26.25 hours (General English 35)
- Start date: Most Mondays
- Class size: maximum 12
Intensive Course
On the Intensive course, students will benefit from the opportunity to practice speaking in a group as well as individual sessions with their teachers. One-to-one sessions allow students to focus specifically on their learning objectives and on their topics of preference.
- Minimum age: 16
- Minimum level: A1
- Course length: Minimum 1 week
- Number of hours per week: 15 hours (20 group lessons) + 10 hours ( 13 individual lessons)
- Start date: Most Mondays
- Class size: maximum 12 in groups
One-to-One English Lessons
- Minimum age: 16
- Minimum level: Beginner
- Course length: Minimum 2 hours
- Number of hours per week: Flexible
- Start date: Anytime
- Class size: 1
IELTS Exam Preparation course
Students preparing for the IELTS exam may combine this course with the General English 20 program to make a 35 lesson per week intensive program.
- Minimum age: 16
- Minimum level: B1
- Course length: Minimum 1 week
- Number of hours per week: 11.25 hours (15 lessons)
- Start date: Most Mondays
- Class size: Maximum 9
FCE Preparation course
This course is intended for candidates who are preparing for the Cambridge First Certificate of English exam. Students may combine this course with the General English 20 program to make a 35 lesson per week intensive program.
- Minimum age: 16
- Minimum level: B1
- Course length: 6 – 12 weeks
- Number of hours per week: 11.25 hours (15 lessons)
- Start date: See dates and fees
- Class size: Maximum 12
BEC Exam Preparation course
This program is ideal for students preparing for the Business English Certificate exam. Students may combine this course with the General English 20 program to make a 35 lesson per week intensive program.
- Minimum age: 16
- Minimum level: B1
- Course length: Minimum 12 weeks
- Number of hours per week: 11.25 hours (15 lessons)
- Start date: Most Mondays
- Class size: Maximum 9
Study Skills / Academic English course
This course is ideal for students who are planning on going on to higher education studies in the UK. Students will develop skills and learn techniques for note-taking, essay writing and how to read more effectively.
- Minimum age: 16
- Minimum: B1
- Course length: 4 weeks (flexible)
- Number of hours per week: 11.25 hours (15 lessons)
- Start date: see dates and fees
- Class size: Maximum 12
PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH
Business English
By following a Business English group course, students will improve their English for work or career advancement. It covers language frequently used for business meetings, email writing, giving presentations, socializing and telephoning. Students will get plenty of opportunities to practice such business scenarios in realistic role-plays set up by their teachers.
- Minimum age: 18
- Minimum level: B1
- Course length: 1 – 2 weeks (3 – 4 weeks available upon request)
- Number of hours per week: 25 hours + 1 hour self-study (35 lessons)
- Start date: see dates and fees
- Class size: Maximum 6
Business Combi-Solo
This is an individually designed course, based on a needs analysis. Students will have one-to-one lessons all day and the focus of these lessons is entirely on their decision, whether it be preparation for a specific exam, Business English or General English for everyday use.
- Minimum age: 16
- Minimum level: Beginner
- Course length: Minimum 1 week
- Number of hours per week: 25 hours + 1 hour self-study (35 lessons)
- Start date: Most Mondays
- Class size: 1
Work placement including BEC preparation and exam (for EU citizens only)
During this twelve-week program, students will be allocated a work placement four days a week in a local organization and attend a three-hour BEC preparation session once a week for a total of thirty-six hours. The course will end with the BEC Vantage (B2) or Higher (C1) exam. Work placements include businesses, universities, colleges, volunteer organizations, local government offices, hotel and conference centers, sports centers, large stores, theatres and cultural centers.
- Minimum age: 21
- Minimum level: B1
- Course length: 12 weeks
- Number of hours per week: 4 day work placement + 3 hours exam preparation course
- Start date: see dates and fees
- Class size: 8
English in York is also the owner of York Associates, which offers General English, Business English, Teachers English, Career Advancement, and Leadership and Team building courses and services specifically tailored to more mature students and professionals. Please contact Marshall Language Services for more information.
HOST FAMILY
One of the best ways to learn more about the people of Britain and British culture is to choose homestay accommodation. All homestays are carefully selected and visited regularly to ensure consistently high standards. The school takes into account age, nationality and personal preferences when placing students with hosts, and any requests made by students at the point of booking will be carefully considered. The school and Marshall Language Services recommend this form of accommodation the most for language learning. Family life is informal and the people are welcoming, friendly and talkative, so students will have plenty of opportunities to practice their English with native speakers. By booking homestay accommodation, students will also not have to worry about shopping for food and preparing meals every day. Mealtimes are often the occasions in which families converse most with the students.
Additional homestay provisions and information:
- Meals: Breakfast and dinner every day, all meals on Saturday and Sundays
- Bed linens and towels are provided.
- Weekly laundry service is provided
- Most host families are located within walking distance of the school.
- Standard homestay accommodation includes private bedroom and a shared bathroom
- Executive Homestay accommodation includes a private bedroom and private bathroom.
- Students under the age of 18 must return to their accommodation by 22:30.
- Adults aged 18+ do not have curfews.
STUDENT RESIDENCE
The Student Castle
The Student Castle offers shared flats for students who want to live independently. The residence offers single bedroom flats with private bathrooms.
The Student Castle also offers:
- Fully furnished single en-suite rooms
- High-tech shared kitchen
- Laundry facilities
- Free Wi-Fi
- On-site gym
- Common area open 24 hours
- 24 hour concierge service
Insurance
Insurance covering medical and travel assistance, personal liability and trip cancellation is not included in the price of the program. Marshall Language Services has a policy available through Guard.Me that covers these elements, as well as an additional policy through CareMed that covers cancellation under a wider range of circumstances, including the need to repeat school exams. A summary of these policies may be downloaded below.
Dates and Fees
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Other Programs by this School
European School of English (ESE)
The European School of English (ESE) is part of the Claret Group and offers a range of General, Business and Examination Preparation English courses for students over the age of 17 in St Julian’s, Malta, as well as a vast assortment of courses for children aged 8-17 and families.
Executive Training Institute
The Executive Training Institute (ETI) is part of the Claret Group and is a renowned training center offering executive English language courses, teacher training, business communication and international leadership and team training in St Julian’s, Malta.
York Associates
York Associates is part of the Claret Group and is a renowned training center offering executive English language courses, teacher training, business communication and international leadership and team training in York, England.
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