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IELTS Preparation 15h

New College Group Liverpool

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Course description

From beginner to advanced level, our General English course will provide you with the skills you need to be confident in your studies or work.

- Aims to improve your ability to use English
- Develops core language skills-speaking, listening, writing and reading
- Increases the knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary
- Builds English skills for international communication

Our General English course if ideal for you if you:
Are at any level of English: beginner to advanced.
Want to use English in all contexts, from travel to socialising and business.
Want to improve your overall level before taking an exam preparation course (such as IELTs).

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
15 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
24 Dec 2024 - 01 Jan 2025

New College Group Liverpool does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
08:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Afternoon session
02:45 PM - 06:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Liverpool.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 18 years old
(23 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

New College Group (NCG) is a specialist college providing English Language courses in schools across the UK and Ireland. Through more than ten years of experience, we have developed a strong reputation with international students for our high quality teaching, friendly staff and state of the art facilities.

We want to make you feel like you are part of one big family. Join NCG to meet students from all over the world and learn English whilst you have fun, enjoy new experiences and make friends! From your first day at our English language school, our team will be there to help you with anything you need and make sure that you take back great memories from studying at New College Group.

Known globally for being home to busy city streets, Liverpool FC, and world famous band The Beatles, Liverpool is a city steeped in history and culture, and makes a fantastic location for our international students.

Liverpool is a maritime city located in the north west of England, and acts as an excellent base for travelling to some of the UK’s most popular tourist destinations, including the Lake District, Snowdonia, and more.

Year opened
2015
Number of classrooms
10

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at New College Group Liverpool varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 18. In the summer, the average age is 23.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

Saudi Arabia
23%
Spain
18%
France
15%
Kuwait
5%
Brazil
4%
Germany
4%
Italy
4%
South Korea
4%
Turkey
4%
Thailand
3%
Colombia
2%
Denmark
2%
Oman
2%
Swaziland
2%
Bahrain
1%
Cyprus
1%
Qatar
1%
Other
5%

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
24 Dec 2024 - 01 Jan 2025

School location

Liverpool “The world in one city”.

Liverpool is a European Capital of Culture and is renowned for its rich heritage and warm hospitality. It boasts three major Universities with a huge international student presence and outstanding student services. Liverpool has also established itself as one of Europe’s leading sports and entertainment capitals making it a dream location to study in.

Our Liverpool school is located in the heart of Liverpool City Centre, so students can access anything that they need in an instant! We have 9 classrooms, library, IT study suite, techno hub and a games room which includes a football table and play station. NCG Liverpool is a state of the art, custom designed facility built to provide students with the optimal learning environment. With interactive whiteboards, IT study suites and specially designed techno hubs NCG integrates technology into English language teaching. Both of our adult schools have gone through the gauntlet of inspection and proved themselves centers of excellence. A strength in teaching is not commonly awarded, but both schools have achieved this – so if you dream about improving your English, you can be confident that NCG is a fantastic place to make your dreams a reality.

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housing

Housing

New College Group Liverpool offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay twin half board (Full board at the weekends)

£ 170
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, telephone, free internet, tV room, and heating
Distance to school: 30 - 40 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
£ 170
Living with a host family is the best way to get a deep insight into local culture and to be always practicing your English language skills with native speakers. Many of our students develop great relationships with their hosts and their host family truly becomes a ‘home away from home’.

Practice, practice, practice
By living with native speakers, the only language that you will speak at home is English. Not only will you get the opportunity to practice everything you learn in the classroom, you will also learn how to speak English like a native speaker.

A homely environment
Living with a host family is a comfortable and relaxing experience where you will be able to study and relax without getting distracted.

Live British Culture
You will be living as a local person whilst staying with your host family. You will take part in everyday activities with your host family such as: eating, home activities.

What to expect from your homestay?
Single room or a shared room if requested
Breakfast and evening meal during the week, full board (all meals) at the weekend
Shared bathroom

Homestay single half board (Full board at the weekends)

£ 200
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, telephone, free internet, tV room, and heating
Distance to school: 30 - 40 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
£ 200
Living with a host family is the best way to get a deep insight into local culture and to be always practicing your English language skills with native speakers. Many of our students develop great relationships with their hosts and their host family truly becomes a ‘home away from home’.

Practice, practice, practice
By living with native speakers, the only language that you will speak at home is English. Not only will you get the opportunity to practice everything you learn in the classroom, you will also learn how to speak English like a native speaker.

A homely environment
Living with a host family is a comfortable and relaxing experience where you will be able to study and relax without getting distracted.

Live British Culture
You will be living as a local person whilst staying with your host family. You will take part in everyday activities with your host family such as: eating, home activities.

What to expect from your homestay?
Single room or a shared room if requested
Breakfast and evening meal during the week, full board (all meals) at the weekend
Shared bathroom
student-residence

City Centre Residential Halls (En-suite) (Standard)

£ 165
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Liverpool
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 15 - 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
£ 165
Residential Accommodation
By living in residential accommodation, you will be living amongst students from all over the world! Our residential accommodation providers are within walking distance from the NCG campus and are perfect for someone looking to make new friends whilst enjoying independence during their studies. If you choose to book residential accommodation, you will receive confirmation of your residence two weeks before your course start date.

Meet new people
NCG’s students come from many different countries, therefore you will get the opportunity to meet students from all over the world.

Enjoy your independence
By living in residential accommodation you will get to enjoy your own privacy and independence.

Conveniently located
We always make sure that the residential accommodation is located as close to the NCG school as possible to ensure that travelling to and from the college is as easy as possible.

Share your goals
You will be living in the same residence as students that all share your goals, to speak English! This is a great opportunity to practice and achieve your goals together.

City Centre Residential Halls (En-suite) (Premium)

£ 205
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Liverpool
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 205
Residential Accommodation
By living in residential accommodation, you will be living amongst students from all over the world! Our residential accommodation providers are within walking distance from the NCG campus and are perfect for someone looking to make new friends whilst enjoying independence during their studies. If you choose to book residential accommodation, you will receive confirmation of your residence two weeks before your course start date.

Meet new people
NCG’s students come from many different countries, therefore you will get the opportunity to meet students from all over the world.

Enjoy your independence
By living in residential accommodation you will get to enjoy your own privacy and independence.

Conveniently located
We always make sure that the residential accommodation is located as close to the NCG school as possible to ensure that travelling to and from the college is as easy as possible.

Share your goals
You will be living in the same residence as students that all share your goals, to speak English! This is a great opportunity to practice and achieve your goals together.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from . Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged £ 30 when you register.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Liverpool based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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