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York AssociatesYork, England UK

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Price at School 480£
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What we like about the school
  • The centre has been named as a Centre of Excellence for its teaching of English by the El Gazette.
  • York is one of the top destinations our students liked most
What we dislike about the school
  • Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
  • Nationality mix could be more balanced. 40% of students are from Germany
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: York Associates is an English language school located in the popular destination of York, England. Housed in an 18-century Georgian building (built in 1752), the school is in the city centre and close to many shops, eateries, markets and attractions of interest. Such attractions within walking distance of the school include York's Chocolate Story, the Coppergate shopping centre, the JORVIK Viking Centre, the York Dungeon and York Castle Museum.

Social and cultural: York is full of interesting and fun activities to take part in during evenings and weekends. The school offers a range of evening and weekend activities for students to engage their English on a social level.

Course selection: York Associates focuses on English language communication for business. These programmes can be for companies or individuals alike. The school has a range of courses, including General Course 30+, English for Specific Purposes, Business Communication, Effective International Communication and several individual learning packages.

Accommodation: The school can provide accommodation in a homestay, various hotels and shared apartments.

School facilities: The school facilities include a garden, modern classrooms with old fashioned elegance, free coffee, free water, a lounge area and WIFI.

Getting around: The school is just a short walk from the closest bus stop and is within a 20-minute walk of the York train station.
  • The language school York Associates was founded in York, England UK in 1980.
  • Legal name / parent company: York Associates International
  • Tax registration ID: GB349440444

English Courses

General Language
Private
Business

Information for all courses offered by York Associates

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
65.00 £
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 75 £. 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.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024 - 08 Jan 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.

Lessons needed per English language level

Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
Note: All courses offered by York Associates, York can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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York Associates

“I am very proud of our school. The teaching, executive accommodation provision, quality standards and the customer service which we provide are outstanding. Our clients consistently tell us this in the feedback that we carry out. ”
Richard Hawker, Managing Director
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Richard Hawker, Managing Director
Director of York Associates
Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKQEPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
Student gender mix
65% male / 35% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at York Associates and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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General school facilities

  • Drink vending machine

  • Daily press

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Copy machine

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 14
    Number of public PC workstations: 5

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 15
Throughout the year: 5
Minimum age of students
21 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 8
Adult courses Throughout the year: 8
Average age of students
In summer: 35 years
Throughout the year: 40 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Visa Documents

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.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
Europe: 75 £
,
North America: 100 £
,
South America: 100 £
,
Africa: 100 £
,
Oceania: 150 £
,
Asia: 100 £
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Dancing1 km
Golf5 km
Horse riding10 km
Squash3 km
Swimming2 km
Tennis3 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Not offered.

Adults - Paid activities

Not offered.

Accommodation

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Peasholme House, St Saviours Place - YO1 7PJ York
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Questions and answers about York Associates

  • Lessons can be in the morning or in the afternoon, according to the student's level.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 12, 2023

FAQ about York Associates,

  • English courses at York Associates start at 456 £ for Fluent English Mini Group course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at York Associates varies from 1 students (Effective International Communication Individual) to 6 students (Fluent English Mini Group )
  • 100% of teachers at York Associates hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at York Associates comes from Germany with a 40% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (25%) and France (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • York Associates offers courses from 21 years to 99. Average age is 35 during the summer and 40 for the rest of the year.

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