CES Harrogate English School
Description of CES Harrogate English School
- Established: 1979
- Location: Harrogate, United Kingdom
- Type of education: mixed
- Type of accommodation: family, hotel, guest house
- Students age: 16+
- Language of instruction: English.
CES Harrogat e is a cozy English school offering the strongest academic programs for an international audience. A friendly atmosphere reigns within the walls of the institution, and the best resort to be rated Best Move as the resort town of Harrogate, where the center is located . That is why this location annually enjoys great popularity among foreigners who want to receive high-quality linguistic education in one of the top educational institutions in the UK.
The CES Harrogate English School pays special attention to the choice of teaching staff - only first-class professionals, well-known in the academic community, native speakers with high qualifications who are able to find a unique approach to each student, are interested in the school, creating all conditions for an exciting and productive work study. CES received the title "Star English School in Europe": this is the only educational institution that has been nominated for this award for 5 consecutive years. The center is recognized and accredited by the British Council of England, so studying here is a big step towards a successful future!
Programs and prices, tuition fees in CES Harrogate English School
Общий английский
- Возраст: 16+
- Даты проведения: круглогодично, понедельник-пятница
- Продолжительность: от 2 недель .
Программа базового английского направлена на развитие коммуникативных навыков, пополнение словарного запаса, изучение общих грамматических основ, правил правильного составления лингвистических конструкций - лучший вариант для студентов, желающих повысить уровень владения иностранным языком, улучшить понимание языка и более свободно общаться в повседневной жизни. В свободное время студенты имеют возможность принять участие в общественно-развлекательных мероприятиях школы, погрузиться в атмосферу Англии, узнать больше о национальных особенностях страны.
Интенсивность занятий - 15 часов в неделю.
Intensive English
- Age: 16+
- Dates: year-round, Monday - Friday
- Duration: from 2 weeks.
The Intensive English course is perfect for people who live at the pace of the modern world - this is an opportunity to increase the level of linguistic knowledge in the shortest possible time. The educational process is aimed at developing basic skills: reading, grammar, auditory perception, oral communication. The main emphasis of training is aimed at class interaction: students participate in thematic discussions, role-playing games.
Training load - 22.5 hours / week.
Combined English course (standard + individual lessons)
- Age: 16+
- Dates: year-round, Monday-Friday
- Duration: from 2 weeks.
A combined English course is a unique combination of group international classes and individual lessons with a teacher, which allows not only to control the positive dynamics of learning, but also to work on the “problem areas” of the ward. The purpose of this program is to increase student confidence, teach to communicate more freely in everyday life, put competent pronunciation and improve grammar.
Upon arrival at the center, the student undergoes testing that determines his linguistic competence - based on the information received, an individual training plan is drawn up.
The total number of all classes = 20 hours / week.
Business English (General English and Business)
- Age: 16+
- Dates: February-October
- Duration: from 2 weeks.
General English and Business is a popular business English program aimed at studying business vocabulary, increasing vocabulary, and developing communication skills. Productive classes will help you learn the basics of business communication, teach you how to build a dialogue with business partners, make presentations, and thanks to the analysis of the language structure and training in the correct preparation of sentences in terms of grammar, you will feel more comfortable during business correspondence. Upon request, it is possible to organize group classes in accordance with professional specifics - this format of education shows high results in a short period of time.
Individual English
- Age: 18+
- Dates: all year round.
The course “Individual English” is one of the fastest and most effective methods to start speaking fluently in a foreign language. Together with a qualified teacher, you will create an individual curriculum that will help achieve personal and professional goals. The basis of the classes is the most powerful conversational practice, listening, studying grammar, reading - the student can choose the educational direction depending on the needs: general, business English, etc. Before starting work with a tutor, an introductory test is carried out to identify weak student language areas, to determine the level of a foreign language, which allows to make the educational process better and better to track progress.
English + culture course for students aged 50+
- Age: 50+
- Dates: May 27-June 7, June 10-June 21, September 23-October 4, October 14-October 25
- Duration: 2 weeks.
The unique English + Culture program for students aged 50+ is the best reminder of how important the international language is in the modern world.
The training is aimed at improving general linguistic knowledge with the ability to use it within the framework of everyday life, replenishing the vocabulary, developing a written skill with the help of grammar exercises. In addition, topics such as history, culture, food are discussed in the lessons. This educational offer includes a social program that offers students to visit themed tours, cultural events.
IELTS Preparation
- Age: 16+
- Dates: year-round, Monday-Friday
- Duration: from 2 weeks.
The IELTS international exam preparation course is based on the mass execution of typical exercises, last year’s tests. Thanks to the most powerful practice, students better understand the structure of the exam, acquire dexterity, which guarantees the successful passing of IELTS. In the lessons, much attention is paid to listening, grammatical foundations, speaking, reading - using a comprehensive approach to developing skills, the overall linguistic level of knowledge increases.
The intensity of the classes is 22.5 hours / week.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Host family |
Hotel and guest house |
Living in a host family is a unique multicultural experience for foreigners. This option is usually within walking distance of the school / public transport. Accommodation includes two meals a day on weekdays - breakfast and dinner - and three meals a day on weekends: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Up to 4 students can live in one family. |
Harrogate is famous for its beautiful, comfortable student accommodations that are within walking distance of the school. Guest houses are small hotel-type buildings with 15 bedrooms, a bathroom, and free Wi-Fi. Hotels offer the following conditions to foreigners: choice between standard / shared room, meals on request (breakfast, lunch, dinner), wireless Internet. |
Activities CES Harrogate English School
CES English School is proud of its leisure activities organized specifically for wards in order to combine study and relaxation:
- Free familiarization tour on the first day of arrival
- Weekend excursions, familiarity with local culture and traditions
- Going to museums, art galleries
- Local tours of scenic historic sites
- Fascinating trips to neighboring cities, settlements, sightseeing
- Cinema
- Bowling
- B-B-Q
- Visit to traditional pubs for students 18+.
Facilities and equipment at CES Harrogate English School
CES Harrogate is located in the heart of the resort town of Harrogate - within walking distance are cultural sites, cafes, antique shops.
Admission dates and extra charges
The English CES Harrogate school operates year-round, but we note that the school is closed on public holidays and weekends (the dates listed below are not compensated when booking the course):
- January 1-6
- April 19, 22
- May 6, 27
- August, 26th
- December 20–31.
Additional expenses:
- registration fee = £ 50
- accommodation fee from 2 weeks = £ 55, single / dormitory room = from £ 152 / £ 144, homestay during the Christmas holidays = £ 250 / week
- transfer from / to Leeds Bradfort Airport - £ 80, Manchester - £ 130, Liverpool - £ 150, Heathrow - £ 290
- medical insurance: on request
- teaching aids = £ 35
- excursion cost = £ 5- £ 45.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
Foreign students wishing to enroll in CES Harrogate language courses do not need to have special skills - anyone can start education. Before the start of the course, all students are tested for determining language knowledge, and based on the data obtained, groups are formed that allow students to be in a comfortable environment.
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about CES Harrogate English School
Recommendations on when to apply
Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
- we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |