English language courses

English language courses

We offer a range of English language courses.  Here's a guide, for more information contact us

English as a Foreign LanguageWhether you are an adult wanting to improve your English skills or you use English for work and study and need to improve your spoken and written communication, we have a course to suit you.

EFL is a rolling programme where students can enrol from September up to May on a number of part time courses and from September to January for the full time course. The enrolment dates depend on the suitability and availability of the course.  

Please enquire if you can start the course today on + 44 (0)1633 466022.

• Courses run from September
• Maximum class size: 18
• Age range: International students 17+  EU/Home students 16+

IELTS Preparation
Qualification: College Certificate AND possible IELTS qualification
Location: City of Newport Campus
Duration: 1 - 30 weeks
Hours per week: 4 hours
Class days/ times: Tuesday/ Thursday 10:00am- 12:00pm
Fees per academic year: £500
External exam fee: From £150
Cost of course book: Approximately £22

IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System. This examination is recognised by governments, universities and employers around the world as a measure of your formal skills and language ability in reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Academic Reading and Writing
Qualification: College Certificate
Location: City of Newport Campus
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 1 - 30 weeks
Hours per week: 2 hours
Class days/ times : Friday 10:00am - 12:00pm
Fees per academic year: £250
Cost of course book: Approximately £22

Students on this course will be helped to improve their reading and writing skills for academic purposes.

Academic Speaking and ListeningQualification: College Certificate 
Location: City of Newport Campus 
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 1 - 30 weeks 
Hours per week: 2 hours 
Class days/ times : Friday 1:00pm - 3:00pm 
Fees per academic year: £250 
Cost of course book: Approximately £22

Students on this course will learn to apply their speaking and listening skills for the purpose of delivering presentations and communicating within various academic contexts.

General English - Beginner/Elementary 

General English – Pre-intermediate 

General English – Intermediate English

Qualification: College Certificate 
Location: City of Newport Campus
Level:   Intermediate
Duration:  1 – 30 weeks
Hours per week: 4 hours
Class days/ times: Monday/ Wednesday 12:30pm- 2:30pm
Fees per academic year: £500
Cost of course book: Approximately £22

Students on this course will be helped to improve their English across the four main skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing at intermediate level. 

First Certificate in English (FCE)

Qualification: College Certificate AND possible B2 First (FCE) certificate
Level: Upper-intermediate
Location: City of Newport Campus
Duration: 1 -30 weeks
Hours per week: 3 hours
Class days/ times: Tuesdays 4.30pm-7.30pm
Fees per academic year: £375
External exam fee: Approximately £130
Cost of course book: Approximately £22

Students on this course are helped to prepare for the FCE exam. An FCE qualification can be used to demonstrate that you have the English skills needed to live and work independently in an English-speaking country, or study at university through English in a non-English-speaking country

Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)

Qualification: College Certificate AND possible CAE certificate
Level:   Advanced
Location:  City of Newport Campus
Duration:  1 - 30 weeks
Hours per week: 3 hours
Class days/ times: Thursday 4:30- 7:30
Fees per academic year: £375
External exam fee: Approximately £130
Cost of course book: Approximately: £22 

Students on this course are helped to prepare for the CAE exam. A CAE qualification can be used to demonstrate to potential employers and educational institutions that you have an advanced level of English.

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