Capital School of EnglishCardiff, Wales
- Located just minutes from Cardiff city centre, historic Cardiff Castle and Bute Park.
- Free Coffee and Conversation every Wednesday.
- Many free social activities.
- Best rated school in Wales
Location: Capital School of English is located in the enchanting Welsh capital city of Cardiff. Situated in the centre of the city, the school is within walking distance of the River Taff, Cardiff Castle, The Cardiff Open Air Theatre, Principality Stadium and further attractions such as Cooper's field and the Gorsedd Stone Circle. Students also have everything they may need in terms of supermarkets, shops, bars and restaurants just a short walk away, with the Cardiff Central train station to London also only a 15-minute walk from the school.
School facilities: The facilities of Capital School in Cardiff offer everything a student needs to further their studies of English whilst having a great time. These facilities include microwave and fridge use for students, a lounge area, free after-class access to language learning software and free WIFI. All classrooms are equipped with heating and have ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Accommodation: Accommodation is readily available in Homestay with local families, offering students the opportunity to practise their English, whilst gaining a unique life experience. This option is available to students aged 16 years and above, with the Summer Junior Programme offering Homestay accommodation to students below the age of 16 years also.
Course selection: Course selection includes something for students of all levels, including General English, Summer Junior Programmes and Exam Preparation courses in FCE, CAE and IELTS.
- The language school Capital School of English was founded in Cardiff, Wales in 2014.
- Tax registration ID: 8728395
English Courses
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Price at School Our price | 340 323 | 680 646 | 1020 969 | 1360 1292 | 1700 1615 | 2040 1938 | 2275 2162 | 2600 2470 | 3250 3088 | 3900 3705 | 310 295 |
The school's General English courses are designed to help you communicate more effectively in English. They will help you improve your English for work purposes, for future university studies, for general communication in the UK or travel abroad. Many of the GE students later prepare for a Cambridge or IELTS exam and strong General English skills makes success in these exams much easier. Whether your course lasts only one week or much longer, the school's teachers will enable you to:
- understand and use more grammatical structures with greater accuracy
- use a wider range of vocabulary
- speak more clearly, with greater confidence and greater fluency
- write more accurately and more expressively
- understand spoken and written English of different styles in more detail
- study more effectively in class, after class and for the rest of your life
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at School Our price | 270 257 | 540 513 | 810 770 | 1080 1026 | 1350 1283 | 1620 1539 | 1785 1696 | 2040 1938 | 2550 2423 | 3060 2907 | 245 233 |
The school's General English courses are designed to help you communicate more effectively in English. They will help you improve your English for work purposes, for future university studies, for general communication in the UK or travel abroad. Many of the GE students later prepare for a Cambridge or IELTS exam and strong General English skills makes success in these exams much easier. Whether your course lasts only one week or much longer, the school's teachers will enable you to:
- understand and use more grammatical structures with greater accuracy
- use a wider range of vocabulary
- speak more clearly, with greater confidence and greater fluency
- write more accurately and more expressively
- understand spoken and written English of different styles in more detail
- study more effectively in class, after class and for the rest of your life
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at School Our price | 90 86 | 180 171 | 270 257 | 360 342 | 450 428 | 540 513 | 595 566 | 680 646 | 850 808 | 1020 969 | 80 76 |
Teachers will use different types of activities, teaching techniques and materials to help students with their language learning.
The school's General English courses are designed to help you communicate more effectively in English. They will help you improve your English for work purposes, for future university studies, for general communication in the UK or travel abroad. Many of the GE students later prepare for a Cambridge or IELTS exam and strong General English skills makes success in these exams much easier. Whether your course lasts only one week or much longer, the school's teachers will enable you to:
- understand and use more grammatical structures with greater accuracy
- use a wider range of vocabulary
- speak more clearly, with greater confidence and greater fluency
- write more accurately and more expressively
- understand spoken and written English of different styles in more detail
- study more effectively in class, after class and for the rest of your life
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at School Our price | 340 323 | 680 646 | 1020 969 | 1360 1292 | 1700 1615 | 2040 1938 | 2275 2162 | 2600 2470 | 3250 3088 | 3900 3705 | 310 295 |
This course offers tuition for students who need to to prepare for university entrance. It is structured to enhance fluency and confidence during examinations in English.
This course is for students who need IELTS exam preparation and want to study at a University and need to prove their level of English with an IELTS score, usually of 6 or higher. This IELTS exam preparation course will help students pass the exam and will develop language skills which will be needed at university. Some students will combine a focus of General English in the morning with specific IELTS practice in the afternoon. For students who need a lower IELTS score (4.5 – 5.5), we strongly recommend studying a General English morning class and an afternoon IELTS class.
Fees include:
- Placement test with speaking test
- A course book (for full-time courses 3 weeks or longer)
- Additional classroom materials, if relevant
- Homework and weekly assignments
- Internet access
- Drinking water
- Grammar doctor appointments, if requested
- Regular feedback on progress
- End of course report and certificate
- Help and advice with further studies
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at School Our price | 270 257 | 540 513 | 810 770 | 1080 1026 | 1350 1283 | 1620 1539 | 1785 1696 | 2040 1938 | 2550 2423 | 3060 2907 | 245 233 |
This course offers tuition for students who need to to prepare for university entrance. It is structured to enhance fluency and confidence during examinations in English.
This course is for students who need IELTS exam preparation and want to study at a University and need to prove their level of English with an IELTS score, usually of 6 or higher. This IELTS exam preparation course will help students pass the exam and will develop language skills which will be needed at university. Some students will combine a focus of General English in the morning with specific IELTS practice in the afternoon. For students who need a lower IELTS score (4.5 – 5.5), we strongly recommend studying a General English morning class and an afternoon IELTS class.
Fees include:
- Placement test with speaking test
- A course book (for full-time courses 3 weeks or longer)
- Additional classroom materials, if relevant
- Homework and weekly assignments
- Internet access
- Drinking water
- Grammar doctor appointments, if requested
- Regular feedback on progress
- End of course report and certificate
- Help and advice with further studies
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:30
Information for all courses offered by Capital School of English
The school adds GBP 35 for course material for courses over 12 weeks.
Extra costs:
Airport transfer to London Gatwick: GBP 290.
Additional Supplement for journeys between
21.00 and 6.00: GBP 30.
Supplement for unsupervised journeys for juniors: GBP 60.
Lessons needed per English language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Free local SIM card
Capital School of English
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Computer lab
Free after-class access to language learning software
Games room
Lounge
Video game console
Table tennis
Table soccer / football
Free coffee
Free WIFI
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with organizing transportation
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 13Number of public PC workstations: 5
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Airport transfer
500 £ return (both ways)
100 £ return (both ways)
250 £ return (both ways)
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Leisure activities
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Coffee conversation:each Wednesday at 2:45, we go to a local cafe or pub to have a coffee and a chat! Open and free to all students, although you are expected to buy something to drink!
- Social Fridays:each Friday from 12.30, we organise a small activity for all students. It might be a pot luck lunch, pancakes, seasonal part, a film and pizza afternoon or special event outside the building. Ask what is happening next week. Open to all students, and free of charge, although we do sometimes ask for contributions for food.
Adults - Paid activities
Accommodation
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Price in £ | 170 | 340 | 510 | 680 | 850 | 1020 | 1190 | 1360 | 1700 | 2040 | 170 | 35 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
It is important that the homestay provider is happy and enjoys having the students in their home. The school spends a lot of time and care finding homestay providers. They are in school every day if you have any questions or difficulties. The school listen to your preferences (some people don’t want to live with pets, for example) and they can also offer special diets, e.g. vegetarian or halal. The homestay providers are located across the city, at an absolute maximum of 5 miles from the school. The school provides you with all the information you need, including travel times and bus routes if relevant, when you finalise your booking.
The school knows how important it is to feel comfortable in your own home. All of the homestay providers offer an environment which is clean, tidy and safe. Each of the providers is used to welcoming people from different countries and cultures, and providing a friendly, happy and caring atmosphere. Above all, hosts see the students as a member of the family, rather than as someone paying. Remember, if there is ever a problem, please inform both the school and your agent as so any issue may be resolved accordingly.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | 180 | 360 | 540 | 720 | 900 | 1080 | 1260 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 180 | 35 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
It is important that the homestay provider is happy and enjoys having the students in their home. The school spends a lot of time and care finding homestay providers. They are in school every day if you have any questions or difficulties. The school listen to your preferences (some people don’t want to live with pets, for example) and they can also offer special diets, e.g. vegetarian or halal. The homestay providers are located across the city, at an absolute maximum of 5 miles from the school. The school provides you with all the information you need, including travel times and bus routes if relevant, when you finalise your booking.
The school knows how important it is to feel comfortable in your own home. All of the homestay providers offer an environment which is clean, tidy and safe. Each of the providers is used to welcoming people from different countries and cultures, and providing a friendly, happy and caring atmosphere. Above all, hosts see the students as a member of the family, rather than as someone paying. Remember, if there is ever a problem, please inform both the school and your agent as so any issue may be resolved accordingly.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | 190 | 380 | 570 | 760 | 950 | 1140 | 1330 | 1520 | 1900 | 2280 | 190 | 35 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
It is important that the homestay provider is happy and enjoys having the students in their home. The school spends a lot of time and care finding homestay providers. They are in school every day if you have any questions or difficulties. The school listen to your preferences (some people don’t want to live with pets, for example) and they can also offer special diets, e.g. vegetarian or halal. The homestay providers are located across the city, at an absolute maximum of 5 miles from the school. The school provides you with all the information you need, including travel times and bus routes if relevant, when you finalise your booking.
The school knows how important it is to feel comfortable in your own home. All of the homestay providers offer an environment which is clean, tidy and safe. Each of the providers is used to welcoming people from different countries and cultures, and providing a friendly, happy and caring atmosphere. Above all, hosts see the students as a member of the family, rather than as someone paying. Remember, if there is ever a problem, please inform both the school and your agent as so any issue may be resolved accordingly.
Student opinions about Capital School of English, Cardiff
Questions and answers about Capital School of English
- I want to stay with a host family. Can I choose the family?“The schools themselves are responsible for organising accommodation for the students, but when you make your reservation on our website you can indicate the type of host family you are looking for.”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 27, 2023
FAQ about Capital School of English,
- What is the best price for a course at Capital English, Cardiff?English courses at Capital English start at 86 £ for Afternoon General English Course course with 6 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Capital School?The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Capital School
- Is airport pickup offered by Capital English?Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (250 £), Cardiff Airport (55 £), Bristol Airport (125 £)
- What is the number of students per class at Capital School?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Capital School varies from 12 students (General English Course 22) to 12 students (General English Course 22)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Capital School of English?100% of teachers at Capital School of English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Capital School of English from?The highest Nationality percentage at Capital School of English comes from Saudi Arabia with a 25% representation, followed by students from France (15%) and Italy (15%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Capital School of English offers courses for which ages?Capital School of English offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 24 for the rest of the year.