Learn English in Newcastle

Why learn English in Newcastle?

Newcastle-upon-Tyne is a major city in the North East of England, long known as a former industrial powerhouse that helped shape Britain’s modern history. Once famous for its shipyards, heavy engineering and riverside industry, the city has successfully reinvented itself since those industries declined, emerging as a modern, confident and lively urban centre with a well-earned reputation for culture and creativity. Today, Newcastle offers far more than its industrial past, combining striking architecture and a strong local identity with an energetic, contemporary feel.

Newcastle’s economy is now built around a diverse mix of business headquarters, learning and research organisations, digital technology and innovation, retail, hospitality, and a thriving tourism scene. The city’s regeneration has brought new investment, exciting shopping districts, and super-stylish cultural and arts venues that attract visitors from across the UK and beyond. From galleries and theatres to live music, festivals and waterfront attractions, there is always something happening throughout the year.

It is also a vibrant, student-friendly and elegant city with a distinctive character and, many would say, some of the friendliest people in England. Geordies, as the locals are known, are proud, warm, hard-working and positive, and they are well known for making newcomers feel welcome. For international students looking to learn English, Newcastle provides an ideal setting: energetic yet manageable, culturally rich, and full of opportunities to practise language skills every day. Newcastle is a truly fantastic location in England for international students.

About our school in Newcastle

Our English language school, located in the heart of Newcastle, offers a very high standard of teaching and a wide range of programmes to suit students of all English levels and all requirements.

The school is situated in a building of historic beauty and has 17 classrooms, a large language learning and computer suite with multimedia facilities, a large common room and cafe, serving hot and cold drinks, snacks and light meals throughout the day, as well as a reception area on the first floor, where the staff are more than happy to help you with any query you may have during your stay. There is WiFi internet access throughout the school.

Location of our school in Newcastle

Accommodation options in Newcastle

Available accommodation

The best choice of accommodation for students who wish to practise their English outside of the classrooms, is to stay with one of our school´s carefully selected host families. The local people, known as Geordies, are well known internationally for their openness and friendliness and this is a great way to get an insight into daily life in England! You can book half-board accommodation with a British host family, which means that you will receive breakfast and the evening meal each day, with lunch included at the weekends, or you can even stay with an English-speaking host family on a self-catering basis and have access to the kitchen, where you can cook your own meals. All of the host families live around 20 minutes from the school by public transport.

For more independence during your stay, as well as the chance to live with other international students, you can choose either a single room in a shared apartment with your own private en-suite bathroom. The shared apartments are located just 10 minutes walking distance from the school. There are 3-6 bedrooms in each apartment with kitchen, lounge, the apartments all have central heating, flat screen TVs and WiFi internet connection, as well as a 24-hour security system and on-site laundry facilities.

Available activities in Newcastle

Newcastle is a popular university city with a lot to offer international students! The school offers an exciting and varied activities programme each week, ensuring that you have the best possible time during your stay. Events include a welcome party, a tour of the city to visit some amazing places, such as the famous modern Sage Performance Arts Centre, the Millennium Bridge or the Baltic Art Gallery, perhaps combined with a few drinks in some of the city's nicest and most interesting pubs. There are sports nights and cinema nights, as well as evenings out to the theatre or to a concert.

Weekend excursions will take you to stunning Edinburgh or to the beautiful city of York, as well as to world-famous castles in the surrounding area and there is also a regular 2-day excursion to London. You can dance the night away in Newcastle's clubs and bars, or you can relax and enjoy the quayside at sunset. There are hundreds of nice restaurants and possibilities for ice-skating, bowling or the more simple but enjoyable option of a traditional British pub night out. You are guaranteed to have a fantastic time during your English course and your stay in Newcastle!

How to get to our school in Newcastle

Transfers are available to all students from Newcastle International Airport, for an additional fee.