The Language Gallery Birmingham
Description of The Language Gallery Birmingham
- Established: 2003
- Location: Birmingham, UK
- Language of instruction: English
- Duration: min 1 week
- Students age: 16+
- Type of training: language school.
The Language Gallery, Birmingham, is located in the vibrant center of Britain’s second largest city. The school created optimal conditions for learning English, and a good location provides access to the sights and entertainment of the city thanks to the developed transport links.
Bullring Shopping Center, Birmingham Snow Hill Station and Birmingham Art Gallery are all within walking distance of the TLG. Near the school there are many restaurants and cafes where you can eat and relax.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in The Language Gallery Birmingham
General English
A general English course will allow you to develop practical communication skills, oral and written speech, reading, listening, improve fluency and grammatical accuracy, increase confidence in your language skills.
Qualified teachers work with students individually, practice speaking, participate in discussions, debates, role-playing games and joint projects.
Testing the level of language proficiency during placement will allow you to choose the most suitable class for each. Students track their progress through weekly grades and one-to-one lessons, and choose one or two optional courses to accelerate language progress.
General English is suitable for students 16 years and older who are interested in improving their general English skills.
What is included in the price?
- Regular grades and study guides
- SMART: study tours and events
- Certificate of completion (subject to visit)
- Internet access and Wi-Fi in all centers
- Welcome package, student card.
Private lessons
Individual lessons are 100% focused on the specific needs of the student. The TLG offers a one-on-one course as a standalone program or in combination with a basic English course. The teacher discusses with the student a list of topics that he will study, and adapts the course to personal requirements. The structure and number of individual lessons depends on specific needs, which allows students to progress at their own pace. Program participants ask questions in the lesson, ask the teacher for additional exercises that will help strengthen the most complex areas.
The school also offers specialized courses “Two students + one teacher” and “Three students + teacher”.
IELTS Preparation
The IELTS Preparation program will allow you to get high results on the IELTS exam, improve the key language skills necessary to achieve the result.
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world's most popular English language test for studying in higher education. IELTS results are accepted by many employers and government immigration agencies as proof of English proficiency.
The IELTS The Language Gallery exam preparation course allows you to develop the language skills and self-confidence necessary to pass the exam, and pays special attention to the development of reading, writing, speech and listening.
IELTS is a necessary qualification for those who want to apply to an English-language university or to high schools, for professional or educational programs. Recognized by UK Visas and Immigration as a Safe English Language Test (SELT), it can be used for immigration purposes.
What is included in the price?
- Weekly Mock Exam
- SMART Training Activities and Trips
- Regular lessons.
The Academic English program is perfect for foreign students who want to tighten up the language before entering a school, college or university in an English-speaking country. This is primarily an intensive English course:
- reading
- listening
- vocabulary, vocabulary expansion
- oral speech: literacy, fluency, getting rid of the accent
- writing, grammar.
Also, students will practice performing academic works familiar to English and foreign universities in general: laboratory work and research, public speaking, academic essays, projects, etc. Additionally, they will replenish the vocabulary with useful terms, develop personal academic skills (for example, time management).
Package options for this course:
- Academic English + 1 Elective (19 lessons per week) = from 260£/week,
- Academic English + 2 Electives (21 lessons per week) = from 285£/week.
The Pathway course usually lasts 1 year: it is designed for students who require additional, in-depth preparation before enrolling in universities. The Pathway is especially useful for Russian schoolchildren: since they have been studying at school for 11 years, they need to get one academic year before the universities of English-speaking (and not only) countries.
The Internation Foundation course is ideal as an additional year for Russian schoolchildren before foreign universities (since in Russia secondary education lasts 11 years, and not 12-13, as abroad). During this year, students will improve the English language (including the academic part), acquire useful learning skills necessary for higher education.
The program is divided into three areas:
- International Foundation Programme in Business,
- International Foundation Programme in Engineering,
- International Foundation Programme in Health Science.
The Pre-Masters Programme in Business course is designed for students with a bachelor's degree who want to deepen and update their knowledge, increase their value and attractiveness in the global labor market. This program will help to learn new things about the chosen specialty, including in narrower areas, more clearly define your career path and academic interests.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Halls of residence
Halls of residence offer a range of rooms and prices to suit your budget.
Safe and secure residence options are conveniently located in each city and are home to students
from all over the world. Living in halls is your chance to live independently and socialise with other
international students while you enjoy the city you are studying in.
Homestay
As our centres are in multicultural cities, you can take the opportunity to stay with families from
different backgrounds. Here you will be immersed in local culture and language by living in a family
environment.
Homestay accommodation is a great place to practice your English outside of the classroom. All
homestay houses offer a clean and comfortable room and different meal plans are available to meet
your needs.
Studio apartments
We offer private accommodation for your stay, which is usually centrally located. Studio apartments
are available for individuals or couples.
Please note: all accommodation options are provided by third party providers and are subject to
availability. All accommodation is inspected by a member of our team or a British Council registered
accommodation provider.
Activities The Language Gallery Birmingham
The Language Gallery’s social programme is ideal for foreign students studying abroad: they can communicate and participate in various local events and trips, visit galleries, museums, theatres, sports events in the city and its environs.
Programme participants gives students the opportunity travel around the United Kingdom and explore other beautiful cities on regular excursions to London, Bath, Oxford and Stonehenge. SMART Trips around Birmingham and the rest of the UK are a great way to practice your English while exploring new places.
Birmingham's nightlife is a great way to discover the new side of the city, the opportunity to meet and chat with people in English in a relaxed atmosphere.
Advantages
- The Language Gallery offers high-quality language courses around the UK schools are located in London, Birmingham,and Nottingham. All our centres are inspected by The British Council Accreditation Unit, which shows academic standards and levels of student service in its reports. Distinctive features are internationalism, an interactive approach to the learning process.
- Small classes up to 16 people and student-focused approach ensure you get the necessary attention from teachers.
- The Language Gallery offers four electives to intensify your learning experience and speed up your progress with learning the English language. You can add up to two electives to your core course, to give you an even quicker and deeper grasp of the English language.
- Employees provide a modern and effective learning experience aimed at developing students' language skills. Teachers encourage positive interaction between course participants, helping the language become a full-fledged means of communication.
- Thanks to SMART Learning methodology
,the entire school learns a common topic for a week. This means that all students have something to talk about, regardless of the level of English and the chosen course. - An extensive social programme helps students to progress faster, make more friends at school, get acquainted with the UK at public events.
Facilities and equipment at The Language Gallery Birmingham
TLG offers well-equipped classrooms, several computers with internet access, free Wi-Fi and the possibility of independent work. The learning conditions are comfortable, there is a convenient common lounge with a dining area for students, allowing you to relax and have a bite to eat.
Admission dates and extra charges
Intake every Monday (except public holidays). Pay attention to the dates of official holidays and public holidays, when the school is closed:
- 3 January
- 15 April
- 18 April
- 2 May
- 2 June
- 3 June
- 29 August
- 26 December
- 27-31 December
Additional expenses:
- Registration fee - £70
- Accommodation Fee - £70
- Prices for TLG events vary - some events are free, but most tours cost from £ 15 to £ 50
- Course book to buy- £ 35-45, to rent - £10 per book
- The cost of the IELTS exam is from £ 150.
- Additional academic and language classes (optional)
- Additional leisure activities and excursions (optional)
- Air tickets in both directions
- Personal pocket expenses
- Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents
- Consular fee (paid at the Embassy).
Transfers:
- Birmingham International Airport
- Transfer one way - £ 95
- Transfer return - £180
- All London air-Birmingham Airport - £ 215
- For each additional passenger £20 will be charged.
- One hour of waiting is included, then £15 / 30 min is charged.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
- Most courses require a Beginner level - from A1.
- Min level of English for the IELTS Preparation course is Intermediate B1.
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about The Language Gallery Birmingham
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. |
