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York ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in York
4.8
Overall attractiveness of York
5 authentic ratings from students who reserved a course with us in YorkNightlife
4.7
Friendliness of locals
5.0
Interesing things to do
5.0
Geographic setting
4.7
Public transport
4.7
Climate
4.0
Cleanliness
4.7
Affordability
4.3
Shopping
5.0
Safety
5.0
What our students said about York
5.0
A great city. Not too big, yet plenty to discover, very friendly people, lots of culture - just right for a language study trip. The beautiful Yorkshire surroundings are perfect for excursions into nature and to the sea, and the large city of Leeds is also nearby.
Florian
Germany
Germany
5.0
I live in York and like it. The course was for my grandson.
Feodor
England UK
England UK
What school directors said about York
Because it is always voted as one of the top 3 cities to live in, in the UK. Small enough to be compact, but big enough to have plenty of things to do
Richard Hawker, Managing DirectorDirector of York Associates, lives in York since 1990
Information about York
Why York? No other city in northern England screams 'medieval' quite like York, a city that has lost little of its pre-industrial lustre. Magnificent 13th-century walls enclose a medieval web of narrow streets. The huge and awe-inspiring York Minster lies at the heart and is one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the world. York has a long history and rich heritage which is woven into virtually every brick and beam in the city. Even though the area has become increasingly popular with tourists, the museums, restaurants, cafes and pubs have all been carefully maintained to honor its heritage.
Key Facts about York
Population: M
154,000
Time zone: +10h. (GMT +0)
Region: England, City of York
Currency: GBP (1 GBP = 1.2456 USD)
Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. Documentation regarding purpose of visit must be shown at the border in order to enter the country. For Study purposes: letter of enrolment from school, accommodation arrangements and proof of payments to the relevant institutions. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 01 Dec. 2022 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of England UK in your country. List of embassies and consulates of England UK on the official website - Government Digital Service.
High season: July
Low season: January
Average course price per week (High season): 392 £
Average course price per week (Low season): 820 £
Cost of Living:
* 100 = prices in New York
- Price index excluding rent: 78* (22% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 55* (45% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:67* (33% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (England UK average):
3.56 £ (14% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Q&A - Questions and answers about York
- I would like to teach my children English for two months in York.
“We have excellent junior courses in York. Please let me know the age of your kids and I will be happy to help you.”Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 17, 2023FAQ about schools in York
- Can I choose between different families when booking host family accommodation?“You do not choose the family yourself, but when you make the booking you can write your preferences and the school will then try to place you in the accommodation they think will suit you best. Information about the family is usually sent the week before the course starts.
”Louise Granath, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 19, 2024I would like to stay in a flat together with my daughter who will attend the course, but I am not attending the course as well. What can I do?“Schools offer accommodation exclusively for students to ensure the best possible experience for those taking courses. In the event that you would like to stay with your child while you are on holiday and he/she attends classes, we can recommend some websites for independent accommodation searches where you can live together. ”Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 01, 2023Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in a specific type of course? See our reviews of English courses & camps for teenager and children in York or other 34 different English course types in York.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at English language schools in other cities in England UK such as Abingdon, Aldenham, Ardingly, Arundel, Ascot ..., Ashford, Bath, Bedford, Birmingham, Blackpool, Bournemouth, Bradford, Brettenham, Brighton, Bristol, Broadstairs, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Canterbury, Casterton, Caterham, Chelmsford, Cheltenham, Chester, Chichester, Clitheroe, Cobham, Colchester, Cornwall, Cotswolds, Crowthorne, Dover, Durham, Eastbourne, Egham, Ellesmere, Epsom, Exeter, Exmouth, Folkestone, Frensham, Gloucester, Guildford, Hailsham, Halifax, Hampshire, Haslemere, Hastings, Hatfield, Henley-On-Thames, Hereford, Hertford, Hook, Hove, Hull, Ilfracombe, Ipswich, Isle of Sheppey, Isle of Wight, Jersey, Kent, Kingston upon Thames, Lancashire, Lancing, Leamington Spa, Leeds, Leicester, Lewes, Lincolnshire, Liverpool, London, Loughborough, Luton, Maidenhead, Maidstone, Malvern, Manchester, Margate, Milton Keynes, Moulton, Newcastle, Newquay, Norwich, Nottingham, Oakham, Oxford, Paignton, Peterborough, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Preston, Ramsgate, Reading, Ringwood, Rochester, Salisbury, Scarborough, Sedbergh, Sheffield, Sherbourne, Shrewsbury, Skegness, Southampton, Stratford-upon-Avon, Suffolk, Surrey, Tiverton, Torquay, Totnes, Truro, Uppingham, Walhampton, Warminster, Watford, Weymouth, Winchester, Windlesham, Windsor, Witley, Woburn, Woking, Woldingham, Woodbridge, Woodcote, Worcester, Worthing or see our list of all schools in England UK. You may also want to consult options outside England UK for learning English.Show more