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Hadrian’s Wall NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Northumbria

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Manchester Liverpool ENGLAND CONTENTS About us •• We are an EL Gazette Centre of Excellence. Rated ‘excellent’ by Norwich Courses 4-7 Accreditation UK (British Council and English UK), EAQUALS and the WALES Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) Teacher •• Central location with excellent transport links Training 8-9 •• Maximum 350 students Cardiff LONDON •• English for all levels A1 to C2 Bristol Accommodation 10 •• 15 classrooms •• 12 students per class maximum; 55 minute lessons Southampton •• Extensive Personal Study Programme (PSP) facilities Young Learners 11 •• Large social room with free Coffee, Tea, Wi-Fi, Table tennis Plymouth and Pool table Social •• Residential en-suite student accommodation 6 minutes’ walk to school Programme 12

KLM via Emirates via Dubai Direct Flights Maps 13 Did you know? that we have a part of the medieval city wall Seoul Oman Prague – Jet 2 Berlin – EasyJet, Jet2 inside the school which also was part of the Hadrian 's Wall Tokyo Saudi – Nice - EasyJet world heritage site! Beijing Qataar Barcelona - EasyJet Vienna – Jet2 Useful Shanghai Bahrain Malaga – , EasyJet, Jet2 Dubrovnik – Jet2 Information 14 Kazakhstan - Almaty Seoul Rome – Jet2 – Jet2 Brazil - Sao Paolo Tokyo Pisa – Jet2 Munich - Jet2 Picture Gallery 15 https://www.instagram.com/ih_newcastle Colombia - Bogota Beijing Geneva - EasyJet Krakow – Jet2 Mexico City Shanghai Warsaw, Gdansk, Wroclaw - RyanAir Faro – Jet2 https://www.facebook.com/pg/ihnewcastle Alicante – EasyJet, RyanAir Palma – Jet2 Dusseldorf - Murcia – Jet2 Follow IH https://twitter.com/ihnewcastle Madrid - Ryan Air Antalya, Bodrum, Dalaman - Jet2 Newcastle! * Transfers available from Newcastle International Airport or Newcastle Train Central Station 2 Enquiries: [email protected] 3 +44 (0)191 232 9551 Personal Study Programme (PSP) •• Aviation English qualifications with specific focus on the ELPAC examination PSP can be combined with General English and is also a key part of the Academic and Business Students may choose to focus on: English courses. It is a great way for students to •• Key skills (writing, grammar, etc.) improve on areas they find difficult as well as spend •• Areas of interest (travel, sports, fashion, etc.) more time on the skills and vocabulary of their choice. •• Exam preparation (for any exam e.g. IELTS, FCE, OET, Trinity, etc.) •• Guided study with specially trained teachers •• English for Specific Purposes (Law, Medicine, •• Ratio of students to teachers typically 6:1 Aviation, Engineering etc.) •• 20 minutes of individual time with the teacher •• Nationality-specific needs (pronunciation, per week to practise speaking or writing spelling, etc.) •• Extensive audio-visual resources •• Business/Academic English specific skills •• A daily journal with personalised messages to (giving presentations, CV writing, etc.) and from the teachers; a natural, authentic way What resources do we use? to improve written communication Harvard Business Publishing, International House •• Group activities, discussions and pronunciation Campus, Netlanguages, Pearson 'My English Lab' , activities to improve your speaking fluency English for Special Purposes (ESP) materials (upon •• Harvard qualifications in business and request), an extensive reading library, plus many professional English leading to an official more International House materials developed COURSES (starting any Monday all year round) Harvard certificate. especially for PSP.

Free Exam for General English (GE) Cambridge Examination 8 weeks+ bookings •• Build your confidence and prepare for real-life Classes (CE) situations •• Cambridge English Language Assessment •• You can take classes at all levels from complete Authorised Centre beginner (A1) to super-advanced (C2) •• Cambridge English: First (FCE), Advanced •• Learn in dynamic classes with creative and fun (CAE) and Proficiency (CPE) lessons •• 10 lessons per week of examination classes •• Check your progress in regular tutorials and 5 lessons of examination PSP (CE15) with individual support and weekly written •• Classes can be combined with General assessments English (CE15 plus GE10) •• 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 lessons of classes per week •• Flexible start dates between the 8 - 12 week • • Add Academic English, Business English and study terms our Personal Study Programme (PSP) •• Book 8+ weeks and the examination is free! Academic English for IELTS & Trinity (AE) Modern Languages - •• Perfect for students preparing for university in evening courses the UK and other English speaking countries •• Modern Language Courses - Spanish, •• Develop study techniques and learner French, Italian, German and Mandarin independence classes - one evening per week •• IELTS and Trinity exam practice and strategies •• Assistance with IELTS applications •• 10 lessons of AE classroom teaching and 5 lessons of AE PSP per week (AE15) “The Personal Study Programme complemented my regular classes because •• Past exam practice and speaking tests in PSP I could choose which topics and skills I wanted to study. If I had any doubts or •• Classes can be combined with General English difficulties, the teachers were there to help. I was able to improve my vocabulary (AE15 plus GE10) and do IELTS preparation too. Every week I loved talking one-to-one with a teacher •• Minimum level B1 (Intermediate) for half an hour because I could improve my fluency and pronunciation skills (I want to sound more British!). •• Evening classes for IELTS examination preparation classes twice weekly. Study abroad opportunities available Everyone can find something to do in PSP at all levels and achieve a lot!” with IH World organisation members Diéssica Sales, Brazil

Enquiries: [email protected] 4 * each lesson is 55 minutes +44 (0)191 232 9551 5 English plus Internship (E+I) English for Aviation Business English (BE) Study Business English for 4-8 weeks minimum. •• Prepare for international business Follow study with a placement in one of these Classes includes: communication fields: The International Civil Aviation Organisation •• Communicating effectively in voice-only •• Interactive resources from Harvard • (ICAO) requires that aviation industry personnel (telephone/radiotelephone) and in face-to- • Business attain a standard of English at ICAO level 4 Business Review, including Harvard face situations; •• Administration or above. ManageMentor® •• Communicate on work-related topics with •• Marketing accuracy and clarity; •• International House Newcastle/ These ELPAC Aviation English accredited Harvard ManageMentor® certificate for •• Magazine publishing •• Use appropriate communicative strategies classes will consolidate general English skills to exchange messages successful completion of each module •• Public relations with a particular focus on improving listening •• Recognise and resolve misunderstandings Topics include: •• Finance and speaking ability in aviation industry contexts. (e.g. to check, confirm, or clarify •• Advanced Business Vocabulary •• Theatres/museums information) •• Budgeting •• Media Develop language •• Handling challenges presented by a N.B. Also take the ELPAC ICAO accredited complication or unexpected turn of events •• Career Management •• Hospitality skills in business Test! contexts •• Using a dialect or accent which is intelligible •• Decision Making •• IT systems Full details about the test can be found here on to the aeronautical community the EuroControl ELPAC website: •• Global Collaboration •• Law http://elpac.eurocontrol.int/ •• Goal Setting •• Graphic/web design •• Marketing Essentials The aims of the internship are to help the •• Negotiating student: •• Presentation Skills •• Link theory and practice through practical •• Project Management experience of work to complement studies •• Team Management •• Exercise thinking in a practical context, and self-development through critical reflection •• Time Management “It was perfect! I had a great stay with my host family! •• Writing Skills Additional benefits include: They’re friendly, the house and food are really good and I felt • Classes include: • Personal development Aviation happy having someone looking after me! At the school, I •• Improving time management English had contact with people from Switzerland and also a mix of •• All materials and free access to business cultures, with people from everywhere. My aviation classes resources during the course •• Making professional connections were really good, and I felt lucky cause my colleagues had a •• 10 lessons of classroom teaching plus 5 •• Self presentation skills good background about the topics so the discussions were always very good! Simon (my teacher) did lots of research lessons of Business PSP per week (BE15) • • Experience for CV/résumé about the themes and had good explanations. The Social •• Classes can be combined with General •• Gaining career information Programme was helpful and full of different activities. My time in Newcastle was really good, I felt like I was having a English (BE15 plus GE10) • • Developing entrepreneurial skills quality holiday! Coming back next year, for sure!” *Students must be minimum level B1+ Students must be at least B2 (Upper Pierre Perrinjaquet, Switzerland (Intermediate) Intermediate) and EU passport holders

English Activity Private 1:1 Lessons Programmes for Groups •• Focus on individual requirements, e.g. in business, science, aviation, spoken fluency, We can arrange tailor-made packages for groups etc. on a 1:1 basis (a minimum of 8) to participate in English classes “I completed two ManageMentor® modules through the Harvard Business alongside activities such as football, Roman history, •• Private attention for rapid progress Publishing software in PSP: Presentation Skills and Marketing Essentials. I found golf, sailing, wine-tasting, etc. •• Lessons can be combined with other the programme challenging but in a good way. It was a very useful way of developing English classes what I had learned in class by working independently and because you are assessed, Requests welcome and price on application. you want to succeed even more to get the certificate.” Pascal Mueller, Liechtenstein Enquiries: [email protected] +44 (0)191 232 9551

6 7 CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) Methodology Courses CLIL courses… …are for teachers and Erasmus+ classroom assistants who funding teach subjects through English (i.e. history, geography, etc.) to primary or secondary students (non- native English speakers). …will help you to improve your command of English for classroom management. …will give you new ideas for your own teaching context. …will develop your awareness of current trends in language teaching. TEACHER TRAINING …include Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) in CLIL. …require a CEFR B1+ level of English. DELTA Personal Methodology Courses (PMC) …are also suitable for English as an CELTA Additional Language teachers (EAL) •• Deepen understanding of the principles and •• Start any Monday, from 1 week+ •• Most widely recognised TEFL/TESOL who work with non-native speakers in practice of teaching English •• Observation of experienced IH teachers in qualification mainstream classes. •• Examine current practices and theories preferred class levels •• Designed for candidates with little or no Group bookings and overseas consultancies •• Learning and reflection applied to teaching and •• Feedback on observations with a teacher English language teaching experience academic management roles can be arranged. Please contact: trainer •• Suitable for teachers with teaching Full DELTA course includes: [email protected] •• Personal Study Programme to focus on experience but little or no formal training •• 10 lessons of teaching practice individual areas of interest and development How to apply with Erasmus •• Assessed teaching practice and •• 10 lessons of observation of experienced •• 10 lessons of English language group classes assignments regulated in accordance with teachers 1. Fill out the online application - you can • Cambridge criteria •• written assignments (one extended) and a • Personalised input on teaching methodology apply for funding before being accepted in a small group setting on topics such as: onto the course. •• Minimum 80% attendance required for non- written examination motivating language learners, CLIL, classroom assessed components •• 120 contact hours on course and circa 300 2. You will receive confirmation of your place hours on reading, research and assignments management, analysis of learning styles, on the course and details of dates and fees •• Can be followed with our specialised TYLT presentation of vocabulary and language, •• all three modules with the main focus on Module 2 (your organisation will need to refer to this course for teaching juniors phonology, fluency versus accuracy, etc. Applicants should: information to apply for funding). Applicant profile •• Project work based on individual needs and • 3. Your organisation needs to register on the •• High level of competence in written and • Have two years of full-time experience teaching interests English within the past five years European Commission Authentication spoken English •• 1:1 tutorial every week •• Have a wide range of teaching experience in Service (ECAS). •• Standard of education allowing entry to different contexts and at different levels higher education 4. Your organisation can log into the •• Be a graduate and/or have an initial teaching “I believe the CLIL ECAS account and obtain the unique •• Showing potential to become an effective qualification and a proficient level of English approach of teaching Participation Code (PIC). teacher Selective Module Options: language through other 5. With the PIC number, the online •• Aged 18+ Individuals have the option of taking one, two or subjects is well suited to application for funding can be completed. all three modules. Contact [email protected] the particular demands for more details. of primary school Teaching Young Learners and teaching. Teenagers – Methods and Skills The course has (TYLT) Career Development introduced me to principles that will guide my overall approach as PIC: •• Two weeks intensive training programme well as providing many effective learning 94256641 providing the skills, resources and methodology IH World Recruitment Services recruits strategies and methods that will prove for teaching young learners and teenagers hundreds of teachers each year to work in IH affiliated schools. International House is invaluable day-to-day in the classroom.” •• 40 lessons of methodology input unique in the world of TEFL by offering an Sara Alvarez, Spain •• 10 lessons of consolidation project work international career structure to its staff. •• TKT YL Examination optional for all clients

* each lesson is 55 minutes Enquiries: [email protected] +44(0)191 232 9551 8 Enquiries: [email protected] +44(0)191 232 9551 9 Ages ACCOMMODATION YOUNGER LEARNERS 13-17

Newcastle 1 – Modern Junior Homestay Programmes Apartments and Studios (JHP) (6 minute walk to school) Only a 6 En-suite self-catering cluster flats and minute walk studio apartments Available in Winter and Summer to school January – February and June – August Shared apartments with private en-suite bathrooms - perfect for living and socialising with international Course contents students •• 15 lessons of English Language classes and 10 lessons of educational fun activities per All standard rooms have: a private bedroom week with en-suite bathroom, study desk, •• Varied programme of activities each communal living and kitchen area. afternoon and 3 evenings per week such as Private Studios - lots of space and home laser tag and paintballing, etc. comforts just for you! •• Full day excursions each Saturday - day trips All studios have: a bedroom with an en-suite to favourites such as Edinburgh, York, Lake District and the castle of Northumbria bathroom with shower, study area, a fully- •• Classes led by YL-specialist teachers fitted kitchen and dining area. •• Homestay accommodation with a local Features: family •• City centre location •• Breakfasts, lunches and dinners included Free use of •• Free use of on-site gym •• Airport transfers included (also •• Free WiFi gym! unaccompanied minor service) •• Meet & Eat zone •• Local travel passes •• 24 hour security, CCTV and secure •• Insurance entry •• Common/social room •• Courtyard and landscaped garden •• On-site laundry “A great atmosphere, good •• Social events calendar mix of nationalities, qualified teachers, friendly people: All bookings are managed by International a very nice city! I’ll be back House Newcastle. Please email: next year and recommend [email protected] the school to everybody. Care of under-18s They will look after you!” •• Making sure all of our students are safe and Laura Marchisio, Group happy is our priority Leader, Italy •• The school meets and aims to exceed British Council guidelines as well as legal requirements Homestay Accommodation regarding Child Protection and care of under-18s English speaking hosts/host families •• All staff are background-checked and regularly living within 25 minutes’ travel time trained in Safeguarding and Child Protection of the school. Regularly checked to Sample timetable •• All host families are regularly inspected and meet standards required by the British background-checked Council, International House World •• IH Newcastle works closely with external service Organisation and EAQUALS. Self- providers to promote its ‘Safer School’ culture catering, half-board or full-board. •• The school has an emergency phone number that students can call at any time if they need “Being in Newcastle has been a life experience! I planned everything in advance and assistance for many times wasn’t sure if my English would be good enough to join groups and make new friends. When I came to the school, I met cool teachers that became good * Groups of 15 or more young learners, friends, they’re very patient! PSP was really useful to practise my grammar more specifically and felt challenged starting my FCE classes, it was so hard, but I learnt we offer transfers from Newcastle lots of things and I am happy I did it! I have an incredible relationship with my host International, Manchester, Leeds family: they are kind and always leave some cookies in my room and I just received Bradford, Edinbrugh airports! a lovely Christmas card now, felt like I got many advantages staying with them. On the street people are friendly and I made lots of friends from here, they are so friendly and nightlife is great, we have options for every day of the week!” Enquiries: [email protected] +44(0)191 232 9551 Benjamin Theller, Switzerland 10 11 SOCIAL PROGRAMME

There’s so much to see and do in Newcastle, you’ll be busy for your whole stay! Newcastle has been named the number one place to visit in 2018 by Rough Guides Newcastle’s Attractions Restaurants, Pubs and nightlife Newcastle is famous for its energetic social scene and

Art it has something for everyone! NEWCASTLE 1 From ultra-modern exhibitions at Baltic, to more Festivals and fun traditional pieces at The Laing, there’s something From food and music festivals for all artistic tastes. to funfairs and the Great North Shopping Run, there’s always a special The Grainger Market sells everything from clothes event to look out for each month. Fun local to meat and you can buy big bags of fruit and activities vegetables for just £1! One of the largest shopping after class centres in Europe, the MetroCentre, is only 10 minutes away too! Weekend Excursions Theatre and culture The school also organises Tyne & Wear Metro See a play at the Theatre Royal, a concert at The full-day trips every Saturday to fantastic Sage or an exhibition at the Great North Museum. destinations throughout the UK, including: Coastline & Castles •• Edinburgh – see the castle and listen out for Take a short trip to see our spectacular beaches bagpipes! and historical castles on the coast. Why not try •• York – historic and pretty, there are photo some fish and chips! opportunities on every corner. • Parks and Jesmond Dene • Durham – stroll along the river or visit the castle and cathedral. A piece of the countryside within the city – the • Dene is a must-see. • Lake District National Park – a beautiful area of the UK with an abundance of lakes Sport and mountains! St James’ Park is home to one of the UK’s most •• Hadrian’s Wall – a must-see for historians well-known football clubs – take a tour or join the and tourists alike. cheering crowds at a match. You can also support •• The famous castles of Northumberland the local rugby teams at nearby Kingston Park. – we have more castles than other area of Science the UK and the majority are on beautiful Pioneering scientific research is part beaches and unspoilt countrside. of Newcastle’s heritage and future. •• Castle – location of the first few Learn more at the Centre for Life and Harry Potter films! don’t miss the Discovery Museum. USEFUL

12 Enquiries: [email protected] +44(0)191 232 9551 13 INFORMATION Lessons Each lesson (teaching hour) is 55 minutes long. Our class To enrol on a course: size is 12 students maximum (8 students average). Book online or request an application form Timetable by emailing: [email protected] Lessons are between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. The timetable will depend on your level, the course and Adult students (16+) may start their course on any the number of lessons you have booked. Monday (subject to availability). Please book at least 1 week in advance to allow time for the enrolments Your timetable will be confirmed after your day one procedure. Students who require a visa will need to placement test. apply earlier. Junior Bookings To comply with UK law, parents or guardians must Open complete an application, including the parental consent all year statement, in full to apply. round All under-18s must have two -way airport transfers booked through the school unless suitable alternative arrangements have been made and confirmed in writing. Booking Fees If you have arranged an Unaccompanied Minor Service Booking fees are non-refundable and cover student with an airline, please consult the school 1 week prior to ID/access cards, course materials, enrolment, travelling to confirm staff details. accommodation arrangements, and general and visa administration. Public Holidays

Payment Procedure The school will close on UK public holidays (please note that no refund can be given for these days). All course and accommodation fees must be paid in full during the application stage. Confirmation documents will only be sent once payment is received. Accommodation We can accept payments by bank transfer using the Accommodation bookings are from Sunday to Sunday, following details: unless special arrangements are requested in advance. Arrival after 2pm and departure before 10am. Extra Bank name: HSBC nights can be arranged but please confirm availability Bank address: 110 Grey Street, before booking your flight. Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6JG Account name: International House Visas Account number: 62397536 International House Newcastle holds a Sponsor Sort code: 40-34-18 Licence for Tier 4 of the Points Based System, and is IH Newcastle! Branch identifier code: HBUKGB4108J permitted under UK Home Office rules to accept visa IBAN: GB86 HBUK 40341862397536 students for study. If you are a student from outside of the European Economic Area, you may need to apply To make a transfer please use the full name of the for a visa to enter the UK. This can be checked on the student plus the number of our invoice as references. Home Office webpage. You must also ensure that any banking charges incurred are added to your payment. Standard UK Visa students need to supply: banking charges are £12 and additional charges made by your own bank must also be covered. Any unpaid 1. Course application fully completed, including a UK bank charges must be paid before the course starts. address if accommodation has We accept all major credit and debit cards. You can call not been requested via the +44 (0) 191 232 9551 to make a card payment or use school. our secure online payments system: 2. Full payment of fees or proof of government sponsorship plus booking fee. 3. A copy of the passport.

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14 15 International House Newcastle offers: • General English • Teaching Methodology (PMC, CLIL, TYLT, TKT) • Business English • Internships • English for Academic Purposes • Aviation English • IELTS and Trinity Preparation • English Activity Programmes for Groups • Cambridge Examination Courses and Examinations • Distance Learning Courses • Junior Homestay Programmes • Study & Accommodation Packages • 1:1 Tuition • Modern Languages • Personal Study Programmes • Evening Classes • University Pathway Options • Full time social programme • Family Courses • Airport Transfers • Teacher Training (CELTA, DELTA) • Free course materials

International House Newcastle, 7-15 Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4SG Tel: +44 (0) 191 232 9551 Fax: +44 (0) 191 232 1126 Email: [email protected] www.ihnewcastle.com