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4 language schools in Durham from £190 for a 1 week English course

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English course types in Durham

General English courses
General adult courses cover the main elements of the English language for all levels and have various options including number of lessons per week and course duration.
- Learn a Language & Live with Teacher (83) - Offered by Influent
- English & Culture (24) - Offered by Influent
- Standard English Courses for Adults - Durham (10)
- Senior Adult Learners 50+ years (5) - Offered by Influent
English plus activity courses
Make the most of your time when studying abroad by adding an extra curriculum experience, such as a sport or cultural activity, to learning English.
- English & Other Sports (8) - Only offered by Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- English & Golf (4) - Only offered by Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- English & Horse Riding (4) - Only offered by Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- English & Tennis (4) - Only offered by Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- English & Fitness (4) - Only offered by Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
Private English courses
One-to-one classes in English are available in bundles which can be added to general English courses or as a stand alone course.
- One-to-One (11) - Offered by Influent
Business English courses
Business people can enhance their English language used within this field by selecting a group or private class, which focuses solely on using English in the business context.
- Business One-to-One (8) - Offered by Influent
English exam preparation courses
English exam preparation courses are for students who need a certification of their English level for University entry, employment or immigration.
- IELTS Preparation Courses - Durham (3)
- TOEFL (2) - Offered by Influent
- Cambridge Proficiency Certificate (1) - Only offered by Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- Cambridge Advanced Certificate (1) - Only offered by Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- Cambridge First Certificate (1) - Only offered by Influent
Junior English courses
For students under 18 years of age who want to study English, there are a selection of day courses, week packages with accommodation choices and whole family programmes.
- Children & Teenager English Camps - Durham (7)
Specialty courses English
Lessons that do not follow the normal structure of a English language course in a classroom are found in the Specialty course category.
- English Teacher Training (4) - Only offered by Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
Work & Study English programmes
Work & Study programmes are designed to improve the student's English level and provide real life work experience in English to enhance their CV and stand out from competition.
- University (1) - Only offered by Influent

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Durham ratings & reviews

Most recent student reviews of language schools in Durham

The investment and warm welcome from the teachers

1 July 2024
Course: Semi-intensive Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 22 years

5.0| 1 review

Sophie Durham School of English

Information about Durham

Why Durham? Located just three hours by train from London, and less than two from Edinburgh, Durham is home to England's most beautiful Romanesque cathedral, a huge castle, and surrounding them both is a cobweb of hilly, picturesque cobbled streets. Here you can find and explore botanical gardens, mazes and museums exhibiting artefacts from Asia, Egypt and the Middle East. The University here is the third top third level education institution in England (after Oxford and Cambridge) and is full of upper-crust students attending England's third university of choice.

Key Facts About Durham

Population: M 258,000

Elevation: 123 m. above sea level

Region: North Carolina, Durham County

Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short-term English courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 16. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires. Effective from 8th January 2025. Applications can be made from November 27th 2024 Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.

Visa requirements data last updated on 05 May 2025 (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.

Cost of Living:

Big Mac price (England UK average):4.44 US$

(14% cheaper than in USA)

Mains electricity:

Residential voltage: 230 V
Frequency: 50 Hz

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