International HouseDurham, England UK
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What we like about the school
- Local tours and attractions included.
- Durham School situated in one of the top 5 University cities in the UK.
- Located only a 10 minute walk into the city of Durham.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school
Location: International House (IH) Durham is located in the unique city of Durham, in the northeast of England. The city centre of Durham is a designated conservation area with over 630 listed buildings. These Young Learners programmes are housed in the Durham School, one of the oldest and most prestigious boarding schools in England, offering students many unique and authentic summer learning and educational experiences. Newcastle International Airport is around a 60-minute journey from Durham via public transport.
Accreditations and Associations: The school is accredited by the British Council and is part of the EnglishUK group.
School chain: International House Trust Ltd has provided top-quality care and tuition to students of all levels and ages for over 45 years. With various schools and junior centres throughout the World, the group offers vast experience and knowledge from within the educational sector.
As part of a charitable trust, International House Trust Ltd centres and schools reinvest profits into developing and improving their student's experience and success.
- The language school International House was founded in Durham, England UK in 2019.
- Legal name / parent company: International House Newcastle
- Tax registration ID: 1381691
English Courses
General Language
IH Residential Programme (8 to 17 years old) ![Popular English course]( "Popular English course")
25 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
Offer! from
940£ 917£
Includes accommodation
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Based on the price of 4 weeks
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in £ | -- | 1880 1833 | 2820 2750 | 3760 3666 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course includes 15 lessons of English tuition, 10 lessons of educational activities, full board accommodation, 2 full-day excursions, evening activities, transfers from Newcastle International Airport, 24-hour supervision, an end-of-course certificate as well as travel and medical insurance.
Students can attend this course for 2,3 or 4 weeks.
This course is a fun and intensive English language course designed specifically for young learners. It combines learning activities for kids and teens, with engaging English language classes. All classes are taken by professional and highly skilled teachers who are specialists in teaching young learners.
Key features included :
- 15 hours tuition per week
- 10 hours educational activities
- Free time is only within the grounds, all events are fully supervised
- Safe and secure onsite accommodation in shared rooms
- Full-board
- All meals in the medieval dining room
- Excursions
- 1 full day per week
- Evening activities
- End of course progress certificate
- Full travel and medical insurance
Special note for 2024 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2024 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2023 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2024 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
Starting dates
2024: 07 Jul 2024, 14 Jul 2024, 21 Jul 2024, 28 Jul 2024, 04 Aug 2024
Possible course durations
2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
8 years
Age range:
8 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 8
Information for all courses offered by International House
Lesson duration
55 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024 - 07 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 20 Dec 2024 - 21 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2024 - 07 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 20 Dec 2024 - 21 Dec 2024.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
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
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 Organized activities
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Note: All courses offered by International House, Durham 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.
International House
Accreditations and Quality seals
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 8:00
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at International House and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Microwave for student use
Snack vending machine
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 20
Student Age
Minimum age of students
8 years for specific Junior courses
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
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 possible | |
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| Swimming | |
Other language schools in Durham offering English courses:
FAQ about International House, Durham
- What is the best price for a course at International House, Durham?English courses at International House start at 917 £ for IH Residential Programme course with 25 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the number of students per class at International House?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at International House varies from 12 students (IH Residential Programme) to 12 students (IH Residential Programme)
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
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