Courses start on Mondays. If the Monday is a public holiday, the course will start on Tuesday. Most courses are offered year-round, though there are some with a limited number of start dates. Contact us for course availability on your desired date.

Yes, most courses are offered year-round, though there are some with a limited number of start dates. Contact us for course availability on your desired date.

For most of our programs you must be at least 18 years old. However, there are summer programs for younger students.

In order to have the widest choice of course and accommodation, we recommend you book as far in advance as possible, we recommend at least more than 4 weeks in advance.

All of our courses have beginner to upper intermediate classes.

During the course, you will be given an Individual Student Record to assess your progress on a daily basis. Your teacher will record your class work, spoken participation in class, homework and scores on the level tests, which take place every 12 weeks and are followed by a one-on-one with your teacher. IELTS exams can be taken at Cardiff IELTS centre.

When you arrive at your accommodation, you will receive an email with all the information you need for your English course. On your first day, you must bring in your passport, and visa documents, proof of insurance and a rucksack/bag. We will provide you with your information package this will tell you what time you need to be at the college.

On Day One, all students take an English placement test, meet the College staff and get an introduction to the College, facilities, courses and the local area. You will be taken on a local tour in the area, showing you around the local town centre, the bank, the post office, cafes and shops. 
You will receive an individual timetable later in the day and your classes begin on the following day. 
If you have questions feel free to ask! The College staff is there to help.

This depends on your level and the time of year – many of the classes run in the morning. 
Once we have set your lesson schedule, we will try to keep it the same.

Yes, if your visa allows and there is availability at the college. You should also pay your course fees in advance.

Personal breaks will depend on your visa regulations, and you must give the college at least one month’s notice if you want to take days off.

The Academic English and University Preparation Programmes have set holiday dates which must be followed.

All schools and colleges are closed on public holidays like Christmas and New Year’s Day, though they differ depending on the country.

During the course, you will be given an Individual Student Learning Record (ILR) to assess your progress on a daily basis. Your teacher will record your class work, spoken participation in class, homework and scores on the level tests, which take place every 10 weeks and are followed by a one-on-one with your teacher.* Projects, student portfolios and formal examinations such as IELTS, examinations also form an important part of your overall assessment. You will also receive a unit test each week.

On average there are 8 students in a class, with a maximum of 12.

A standard lesson is 45 minutes.

It depends on the course. 
For instance:

• General English: 20 lessons of general English + 4 sessions of Self-directed learning
• Academic English: 20 lessons of general English + 4 sessions of Self-directed learning
  Plus 8 Academic IELTS lessons
• Business English: Same as General English + 8 English for Business lessons
• Summer English: 20 lessons of general English

Yes of course! Teachers encourage you to speak in all classes. The schools have an English-only policy, and outside the school you will speak English with your host family, new friends, and around town.

Yes, we offer one-to-one lessons in all our schools.