Live Language English School, Glasgow, Scotland

Live Language English School

Students rated Live Language English School, Glasgow : 3.8/5.0   (45 reviews)

1. Glasgow  

Other English schools in Glasgow offering English coursesStudy & Live in your Teacher's Home

2. Live Language English School

General Information on Live Language English School

The language school Live Language English School was founded in Glasgow, Scotland in 2002. 10 minutes walk from city centre and 10 minutes walk from trendy West End. Next to Kelvingrove Park and the Kelvingrove art Gallery and Museum. The school is located in 15 Sandyford Place, G3 7NB Glasgow (Scotland).



Facilities

Library/Reference Books and materials are available to students on request. Computer/Internet facilities. Free Wi-Fi. Back Area for students to sit in.


Accreditations and Quality seals of Live Language English School, Glasgow





Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Glasgow.  It takes 25 minutes by taxi/bus to school.


Average no. of students: Adult courses in summer: 90
Adult courses throughout the year: 60
Average no. of levels: Adult courses in summer: 5
Adult courses throughout the year: 5
English teacher qualifications: 90 % hold a university degree
100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Facilities for disabled students: no
Average age of students: in summer: 23 years
throughout the year: 26 years
Minimum age of students: 16 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Student nationalities: Brazil 1 %
China 2 %
Germany 1 %
France 1 %
 
Italy 5 %
Japan 2 %
Spain 14 %
 

3. English Courses

All prices in £ (convert currency). Below the original school prices are displayed.  The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.

Click on course you are interested in to see full details.
Show details of all courses

Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]Price for additional week
Price in £ 210 420 630 840 850 1020 1360 1700 2040 170
The course combines General English with a skills class each week which focus on Listening/Speaking, FCE/CAE Preparation, English for work or the IELTS exam. A Self-study module encourages learner training and independent study skills to benefit the students for future development.
Starting dates Every Monday .
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 14:30
Afternoon: 13:00  - 18:00
Required minimum language level Elementary (A2)
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]Price for additional week
Price in £ 120 240 360 480 550 660 880 1100 1320 110
Starting dates Every Monday .
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:45  - 18:00
Required minimum language level Elementary (A2)
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 9 [+]Price for additional week
Price in £ 225 450 675 900 1125 1350 1800 -- 2025 --
Maximum duration: 9 weeks. It includes: Placement test on your first day, 15 English lessons, Registration Fee, Accommodation in a 2 star hostel 10 minutes away from the school run by the Glasgow School of Art (single room, shared bathroom), Text Book and Materials, Internet and email access, Free Wi-Fi Connection, Fun and varied social programme (entry fees to activities are extra), Student feedback sessions, Advice on future study in the UK and English exams.
Facilities: Comfortable shared lounge, Electric cooker, Fridge, Freezer, TV, Laundry Room, Iron and Board, Free Internet and IPTV (free view TV) via laptop. Bedding, Cooking equipment and crockery are provided. Communal areas are cleaned weekly. Private bathroom: Additional 25 GBP per week.
Starting dates 2012: 01.Jul.2012, 08.Jul.2012, 15.Jul.2012, 22.Jul.2012, 29.Jul.2012, 05.Aug.2012, 12.Aug.2012, 19.Aug.2012, 26.Aug.2012.
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:45  - 18:00
Required minimum language level Elementary (A2)
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]Price for additional week
Price in £ -- 1680 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Classes will take place in a modern college outside of Glasgow (Motherwell College) which is less than one year old. There is a library, study centre, cafes and activity areas inside the college.
Fees include: 24 hour supervision, care, welfare and learning support from staff, Single accommodation with private bathroom on campus, TV and internet and shared living facilities or Homestay accommodation (if preferred), Three restaurant meals per day and packed lunches for excursions, Supervised evening activities and three full day excursions, Access to all college facilities, Comprehensive Insurance from the moment you arrive in Scotland, All teaching and learning materials, A certificate on completion of the course, All transport costs for arrival and departure (Sundays) and excursions, All entry fees during excursions, Level test on arrival.
Starting dates 2012: 15.Jul.2012, 29.Jul.2012.
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:15  - 16:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]Price for additional week
Price in £ 960 1920 2880 3840 4800 5760 7680 9600 11520 960
One-to-one lessons let you work on your language needs, and will help you to use English confidently and effectively. You can achieve your aims quickly, and previous students who have taken private lessons have been pleased with their fast progress. You can take any number of one-to-one lessons, from 1 to 30 hours each week. You can add one-to-one lessons to a group course, or take only private lessons.
The price is £35/hour if you book up to and including 7 hours. If you book more than 7 hours, the prices is £32/hour. The minimum age for these classes is 12.
Starting dates Every Monday .
General course schedule Morning: 8:30  - 17:00
Afternoon: 17:00  - 21:00
Required minimum language level Elementary (A2)
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]Price for additional week
Price in £ 210 420 630 840 850 1020 1360 170 2040 170
While this course is aimed at students wishing to start college or university it will also benefit General English students. There will be a focus on developing skills such as reading, writing, skimming and scanning articles for information - which will also be useful for students who wish to study English for General purposes. This course is suitable for those wishing to study General English up to and including Intermediate Level. Those above this level will be recommended to take General English 15 hours since the additional 7.5 hours per week will focus on Exam Writing skills. There are 22.5 hours of taught lessons at these levels. The extra 2.5 self-study lessons are optional for General English students.
Starting dates Every Monday .
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00  - 14:30
Required minimum language level Elementary (A2)
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]Price for additional week
Price in £ 210 420 630 840 850 1020 1360 1700 2040 170
While this course is aimed at students wishing to start college or university it will also benefit General English students. There will a focus on developing skills such as reading, writing, skimming and scanning articles for information - which will also be useful for students who wish to study English for General purposes. This course is suitable for those wishing to study General English up to and including Intermediate Level. Those above this level will be recommended to take General English 15 hours since the additional 7.5 hours per week will focus on Exam Writing skills. The extra 2.5 self-study lessons are optional for General English students.
Starting dates Every Monday .
General course schedule Afternoon: 13:00  - 18:00
Required minimum language level Elementary (A2)
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]Price for additional week
Price in £ 140 280 420 560 650 780 1040 1300 1560 130
This course is designed for those planning to sit the IELTS in the near future. The course will familiarise you with the test, and will help you learn the necessary exam techniques. It aims to improve your confidence and test skills through preparation for the exam: essay writing, fluent and accurate speaking, interpreting graphs and charts, and reading and listening practice. This programme also includes sample exam questions. You can usually take the IELTS examination in Glasgow, and we will help you to book your exam. Exam places in Glasgow are limited, so early booking is advised.
Starting dates Every Monday .
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:45  - 18:00
Required minimum language level Upper intermediate (B2)
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]Price for additional week
Price in £ 210 420 630 840 850 1020 1360 1700 2040 170
This course is designed for those planning to sit the IELTS in the near future but who would also benefit from general english tuition. The course will familiarise you with the test, and will help you learn the necessary exam techniques. It aims to improve your confidence and test skills through preparation for the exam: essay writing, fluent and accurate speaking, interpreting graphs and charts, and reading and listening practice. This programme also includes sample exam questions. You can usually take the IELTS examination in Glasgow, and we will help you to book your exam. Exam places in Glasgow are limited, so early booking is advised.
Starting dates Every Monday .
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 14:30
Afternoon: 13:00  - 18:00
Required minimum language level Upper intermediate (B2)
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]Price for additional week
Price in £ -- 1320 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Classes will take place in a modern college outside of Glasgow (Motherwell College) which is less than one year old. There is a library, study centre, cafes and activity areas inside the college.
Fees include: 24 hour supervision, care, welfare and learning support from staff, Single accommodation with private bathroom on campus, TV and internet and shared living facilities or Homestay accommodation (if preferred), Three restaurant meals per day and packed lunches for excursions, Supervised evening activities and three full day excursions, Access to all college facilities, Comprehensive Insurance from the moment you arrive in Scotland, All teaching and learning materials, A certificate on completion of the course, All transport costs for arrival and departure (Sundays) and excursions, All entry fees during excursions, Level test on arrival.
Starting dates 2012: 15.Jul.2012, 29.Jul.2012.
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:15  - 16:30
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]Price for additional week
Price in £ -- 1320 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Classes will take place in a modern college outside of Glasgow (Motherwell College) which is less than one year old. There is a library, study centre, cafes and activity areas inside the college.
Fees include: 24 hour supervision, care, welfare and learning support from staff, Single accommodation with private bathroom on campus, TV and internet and shared living facilities or Homestay accommodation (if preferred), Three restaurant meals per day and packed lunches for excursions, Supervised evening activities and three full day excursions, Access to all college facilities, Comprehensive Insurance from the moment you arrive in Scotland, All teaching and learning materials, A certificate on completion of the course, All transport costs for arrival and departure (Sundays) and excursions, All entry fees during excursions, Level test on arrival.
Starting dates 2012: 15.Jul.2012, 29.Jul.2012.
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:15  - 16:30
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]Price for additional week
Price in £ -- 1320 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Classes will take place in a modern college outside of Glasgow (Motherwell College) which is less than one year old. There is a library, study centre, cafes and activity areas inside the college.
Fees include: 24 hour supervision, care, welfare and learning support from staff, Single accommodation with private bathroom on campus, TV and internet and shared living facilities or Homestay accommodation (if preferred), Three restaurant meals per day and packed lunches for excursions, Supervised evening activities and three full day excursions, Access to all college facilities, Comprehensive Insurance from the moment you arrive in Scotland, All teaching and learning materials, A certificate on completion of the course, All transport costs for arrival and departure (Sundays) and excursions, All entry fees during excursions, Level test on arrival.
Starting dates 2012: 15.Jul.2012, 29.Jul.2012.
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:15  - 16:30
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]Price for additional week
Price in £ 420 840 1260 1680 2100 2520 3360 4200 5040 42
A semi-private lesson allows two students of the same level to study together with one teacher. By combining a group lesson with a private lesson, you get the advantages of learning with another person combined with the focus on your own individual learning needs. You can take any number of semi-private lessons, from 1 to 30 hours each week. You can add these lessons to a group course, or take them on their own.
The price is £45/hour if you book up to and including 7 hours. If you book more than 7 hours, the prices is £42 per hour. The minimum age for these classes is 12.
Starting dates Every Monday .
General course schedule Morning: 8:30  - 17:00
Afternoon: 17:00  - 21:00
Required minimum language level Elementary (A2)
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]Price for additional week
Price in £ 960 1920 2880 3840 4800 5760 7680 9600 11520 960
The minimum number of hours you can take is 1 hour and the maximum is 30 hours per week for this course. This course with qualified, specialist teachers and appropriate textbooks, enables you to use English at work confidently and effectively. These one-to-one lessons let you focus on your specific language needs and are designed to meet your requirements and will help you achieve your aims efficiently and quickly. You can also combine these lessons with General English Group lessons so that you can improve your general level of English in a group setting. We will ask you about your individual language and professional needs before you join the course. Typical class topics include: presentations, meetings, describing processes, email, negotiation, and social English, depending on your specific requirements.
The price is £35/hour if you book up to and including 7 hours. If you book more than 7 hours, the prices is £32/hour.
Starting dates Every Monday .
General course schedule Morning: 8:30  - 17:00
Afternoon: 17:00  - 21:00
Required minimum language level Elementary (A2)
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]Price for additional week
Price in £ 140 280 420 560 650 780 1020 1300 1560 130
The course provide intensive preparation for the FCE exam. It focuses on techniques to enhance your performance in all papers. This course can be upgraded to a 25-hour course and will include a skills class. The skills class will be General English, English for work or Listening / Speaking skills
Starting dates Every Monday .
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:45  - 18:00
Required minimum language level Upper intermediate (B2)
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]Price for additional week
Price in £ 70 140 210 280 325 390 520 650 780 65
Some students only need a short course, while others need more time to achieve their required test scores. This course can be taken on its own but it is recommended that it is taken as part of our Academic English Class for levels Intermediate and above.
Starting dates Every Monday .
General course schedule Afternoon: 13:00  - 14:30
Required minimum language level Lower intermediate (B1)
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]Price for additional week
Price in £ 70 140 210 280 325 390 520 650 780 65
Some students only need a short course, while others need more time to achieve their required test score. This course can be taken on its own but it is recommended that it is taken as part of our Academic English AE25 course.
Starting dates Every Monday .
General course schedule Afternoon: 13:00  - 14:30
Required minimum language level Upper intermediate (B2)
Note: All courses offered by Live Language English School, Glasgow can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form.
Calculate Price of Course and Accommodation (optional) Register here for Live Language English School at<br/>Guaranteed Lowest Price worldwide & get 5% Discount
Lesson duration (minutes): 60 minutes
School's administrative fee: 25.00  Â£
Individual classes: Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 35 £. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Exams offered: IELTS ,  FCE/CAE
Language school closed: In 2012 (including national and regional bank holidays):
02.Jan.2012, 03.Jan.2012, 11.Feb.2012, 06.Apr.2012, 09.Apr.2012, 07.May.2012, 04.Jun.2012, 16.Jul.2012, 24.Sep.2012, 25.Dec.2012, 26.Dec.2012
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): Japanese, Chinese, German, French, Spanish, English
Comments about courses: The inscription fee is £25 for those who do not require a visa, £40 for those who require a Student Visitor Visa and £50 for a General Student Visa.
The price of individual tuition is £35/hour if you book and pay for up to and including 7 hours. If you pay for more than 7 hours, the prices is £32 per hour. Textbooks are ncluded in the price of 25 h courses or 15 h courses for the minimum lenght of 3 weeks.

4. Accommodation

Click on accommodation you are interested in to see full details.
Show details of all accommodations

weeks 1 2 3 4 [+] Price for additional week Deposit (refundable)*
Price in £ 150 300 450 600 150 150
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
The homestay accommodations are scattered throughout the city; some are within walking distance and others may be up to 45 minutes travel time by public transport.
Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport
Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Price extra night: 25 £
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
weeks 1 2 3 4 [+] Price for additional week Deposit (refundable)*
Price in £ 150 300 450 600 150 150
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
The homestay accommodations are scattered throughout the city; some are within walking distance and others may be up to 45 minutes travel time by public transport.
Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport
Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 25 £
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
weeks 1 2 3 4 [+] Price for additional week Deposit (refundable)*
Price in £ 230 460 690 920 230 230
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
The homestay accommodations are scattered throughout the city; some are within walking distance and others may be up to 45 minutes travel time by public transport. Lunch will be a packed lunch made up by your Homestay Host.
Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport
Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner), Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 40 £
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
weeks 1 2 3 4 [+] Price for additional week Deposit (refundable)*
Price in £ 230 460 690 920 230 230
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
The homestay accommodations are scattered throughout the city; some are within walking distance and others may be up to 45 minutes travel time by public transport. Lunch will be a packed lunch made up by your Homestay Host.
Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport
Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner), Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Price extra night: 40 £
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
weeks 1 2 3 4 [+] Price for additional week Deposit (refundable)*
Price in £ 95 190 285 380 95 150
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
The homestay accommodations are scattered throughout the city; some are within walking distance and others may be up to 45 minutes travel time by public transport.
Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport
Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room.
Price extra night: 15 £
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Calculate Price of Course and Accommodation (optional) Register here for Live Language English School at<br/>Guaranteed Lowest Price worldwide & get 5% Discount
Comment Additional self-catering accommodation options (to be booked autonomously) are available in Glasgow and Live Language can provide information regarding them.
We can also provide a list of websites that might be useful. Furthermore the school has an agreement with the Glasgow School of Art and Glasgow University who provide Self-Catering Accommodation throughout the summer months. These can vary from £15 per night to £100 per week. Because Glasgow has a high population of students there are MANY suitable accommodations available.
Note: Part of the British Council Accreditation Scheme is to only have students of 1 mother tongue in the Homestays at the same time. However, the school cannot guarantee this for the Self-Catering option (non-Homestay).
Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? yes
Single room cannot be guaranteed
Optional airport transfer: Glasgow: for 35 £ (one way)
Prestwick: for 70 £ (one way)

5. Leisure activities

Leisure activities: activity possible course possible organized by school distance from school
Dancing     1 km
Diving     50 km
Golf     5 km
Horse riding     8 km
Mountainbiking     60 km
Music     0.5 km
Sailing     50 km
Skiing     150 km
Squash     2 km
Tennis     1 km
Volleyball     2 km
Windsurfing     100 km

6. Reviews

 
Overall rating 3.8/5.0 
(45 reviews)
City 4.0/5.0 
Organisation 3.8/5.0 
Facilities 3.2/5.0 
Social activities 3.5/5.0 
Course Quality / Progress in language 4.0/5.0 
Value for money 3.6/5.0 
Accommodation
Host Family 4.2/5.0 
Shared flat (apartment) 3.9/5.0 
Other 3.8/5.0 
Paula Isabel (23 years - 31.Aug.2011)
The quality of teaching.
A trip you shouldn.
Carlos Javier (18 years - 30.Aug.2011)
I enjoy speak with my classmates and the teacher are magnificent..
Soraya (38 years - 29.Aug.2011)
I like most the quality of teaching and also the students who were really nice. .
I higly recommend study in the school because everybody can learn a lot and enjoy the city and the places around..
Rebeca (17 years - 24.Aug.2011)
The teacher,class, friends....
All 45 reviews of Live Language English School

7. Brochures

For additional information you can view and download the brochure of Live Language English School

8. Course Price Calculator

years
Course description
Loading data. Please wait.
[+]
+ /
Select Starting date (optional)

Number of weeks
weeks
Optional additional private lessons
 lessons (35  Â£ / lesson) + /
School's administrative fee
+ /
Organize accommodation myself
Type of accommodation
Loading data. Please wait.
[+]
+ /
First day of rental (optional)
Click Here to Pick up the date
Last day of rental (optional)
Click Here to Pick up the date
5% Discount on the price of the course
-
Total amount
=

BOOK online at lowest price
Book with our service guarantees:
Our Service Guarantees Our Service Guarantees Our Service Guarantees Our Service Guarantees
Lowest Price Guarantee
Not only will we match the lower course price, but even undercut it by another 5%.
Additional Information
Prices include:
  • Language level placement before arrival
  • Language level placement at first day of course
  • Free certificate of course attendance
  • Wireless LAN zone at school
  • Internet access and use of school computers
Course material: Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
All offers and prices are without obligation. The LanguageCourse.net reservation service guarantees that you pay the lowest possible price for any course offered by Live Language English School, Glasgow.  In fact you will pay less than when booking directly at the school and at the same time you enjoy our full service without any extra costs.

Send Quote by email



Recipient firstname:
Recipient lastname:
Recipient email:
Sender name(if different from recipient):
Comment for recipient: (optional):

This form will automatically send out a quote by email, based on your selection.
For any additional questions please call +34-93 268 87 74 or use our contact form


Send Quote by email



Your message has been sent.


Send Quote by email

I Liked
about LanguageCourse.net
  • Inesa (25): I think the service works really well. I have had... more
  • Piotr (35): Good service, helpful.... more
  • Jacqueline (24): I highly recommend booking with... more