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Location
Aberdeen
Edinburgh Airport

SCOTLAND

Newcastle International Airport

Glasgow Edinburgh
Alnwick
Hadrian’s Wall
Northumbria

DurhamLake
District
National
Park

Leeds Bradford Airport
Manchester Airport

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

Voted theUK’s best
airportYork
Leeds
Liverpool

Manchester

CONTENTSENGLAND

Birmingham

NorwichWALES
Cardiff
Bristol

LONDON

TeacherTraining

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Accommodation 10
Young Learners 11

Southampton
Plymouth

KLM via Amsterdam

Emirates via Dubai

Direct Flights

Seoul

Oman

Prague – Jet 2

Berlin – EasyJet, Jet2

Tokyo

Saudi

Paris – Air France

Nice - EasyJet

Beijing

Qatar

Barcelona - EasyJet

Vienna – Jet2

Shanghai

BahrainMalaga – RyanAir, EasyJet, Jet2

Dubrovnik – Jet2

Kazakhstan - Almaty

Seoul

Rome – Jet2

Copenhagen – Jet2

Brazil - Sao Paolo

Tokyo

Pisa – Jet2

Munich - Jet2

Colombia - Bogota

Beijing

Geneva - EasyJet

Krakow – Jet2

Mexico City

ShanghaiWarsaw, Gdansk, Wroclaw - RyanAir

Faro – Jet2

Alicante – EasyJet, RyanAir

Palma – Jet2

Dusseldorf - EuroWings

Murcia – Jet2

Madrid - Ryan Air

Antalya, Bodrum, Dalaman - Jet2

* Transfers available from Newcastle International Airport or Newcastle Train Central Station
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About us

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We are an EL Gazette Centre of Excellence. Accredited byAccreditation UK (British Council and English UK), EAQUALS and theIndependent Schools Inspectorate (ISI)
We are full members of International House World Organisation and
IALC
Central location with excellent transport links
Maximum 350 students
English for all levels A1 to C2
15 classrooms plus large PSP suite
12 students per class maximum; 55 minute lessons
Extensive Personal Study Programme (PSP) facilities
Large social room with free Coffee, Tea, Wi-Fi and Pool table
Residential en-suite student accommodation 6 minutes’ walk to school
Junior classes maximum 15 students•

Junior Residential and Homestay Programmes••

Did you know? that we have a part of the medieval city wallinside the school which also was part of the Hadrian 's Wallworld heritage site!

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Personal Study Programme (PSP)PSP can be combined with General English andis also a key part of the Academic and Business
English courses. It is a great way for students toimprove on areas they find difficult as well as spend
more time on the skills and vocabulary of theirchoice.
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COURSES (face to face - starting any Monday all year round)
General English (GE)
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Build your confidence and prepare for real-lifesituations
You can take classes at all levels from complete
beginner (A1) to super-advanced (C2)
Learn in dynamic classes with creative and fun
lessons
Check your progress in regular tutorials
with individual support and weekly written
assessments
10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 hours of classes per week
Add Academic English, Business English and
our Personal Study Programme (PSP)

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Perfect for students preparing for university in
the UK and other English speaking countries
Develop study techniques and learner
independence
IELTS exam practice and strategies
Assistance with IELTS applications
10 hours of AE classroom teaching and 5 hours
of AE PSP per week (AE15)
Past exam practice and speaking tests in PSP
Classes can be combined with General English(AE15 plus GE10)
Minimum level B1 (Intermediate)
Evening classes for IELTS examination
preparation classes twice weekly
IELTS Pathway programme available forstudents with lower English Language levels

4*each lesson is 55 minutes

Aviation English qualifications with specificfocus on the ELPAC examination

Students may choose to focus on:• Key skills (writing, grammar, etc.)• Areas of interest (travel, sports, fashion, etc.)• Exam preparation (for any exam e.g. IELTS, FCE,
OET, Trinity, etc.)• English for Specific Purposes (Law, Medicine,
Aviation, Engineering etc.)• Nationality-specific needs (pronunciation,spelling, etc.)• Business/Academic English specific skills(giving presentations, CV writing, etc.)
What resources do we use?
Harvard Business Publishing, International House
Campus, Netlanguages, Pearson 'My English Lab' ,English for Special Purposes (ESP) materials (uponrequest), an extensive reading library, plus many
more International House materials developed
especially for PSP.

Exams Pathway Courses•

Authorised Centre for LanguageCert andCambridge English Language Assessment•

Prepare for Cambridge English: B2First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE) and C2Proficiency (CPE)•

10 or 20 hours per week of General English
classes and 5 hours per week of intensive
Cambridge examination preparation in PSP(CE15 / CE25)•

Examination options available throughout
the year. Take an examination whenconvenient for you!

Academic English for IELTS (AE)••

Guided study with specially trained teachers
Ratio of students to teachers typically 6:1
20 minutes of individual time with the teacher
per week to practise speaking or writing
Extensive audio-visual resources
A daily journal with personalised messages toand from the teachers; a natural, authentic way
to improve written communication
Group activities, discussions and pronunciation
activities to improve your speaking fluency
Harvard qualifications in business andprofessional English leading to an official
Harvard certificate.

•Modern Languages - 		evening courses•

Modern Languages Courses - Spanish,French, Italian, German and Mandarin
classes - one evening per week

“The Personal Study Programme complemented my regular classes because
I could choose which topics and skills I wanted to study. If I had any doubts ordifficulties, the teachers were there to help. I was able to improve my vocabulary
and do IELTS preparation too. Every week I loved talking one-to-one with a teacher
for half an hour because I could improve my fluency and pronunciation skills(I want to sound more British!).

Study abroad opportunities available
with IH World organisation members
Enquiries: info@ihnewcastle.com+44 (0)191 232 9551

Everyone can find something to do in PSP at all levels and achieve a lot!”
Diéssica Sales, Brazil

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Business English (BE)•Prepare for international business
communication•

Harvard Business syllabus•

International House Newcastle
certificate for successful completion ofeach module

English plus Internship (E+I)
Study Business English for 4 weeks minimum.
Follow study with a placement in one of these
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Working with us in administration /hospitality / academic support / finance /marketing•Working for an international reputablecharity (Partnership with Oxfam)

Topics include:

Develop language
skills in business
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Advanced Business Vocabulary•

Budgeting•

Career Management•

Decision Making•

Global Collaboration•

Goal Setting•

Marketing Essentials•

Negotiating•

Presentation Skills

Additional benefits include:•

Project Management•

Personal development•

Team Management•

Improving time management•

Time Management•

Making professional connections•

Writing Skills•

Self presentation skills

Classes include:•

Experience for CV/résumé

All materials and free access to businessresources during the course•

Gaining career information•

Developing entrepreneurial skills•

10 hours of classroom teaching plus 5
hours of Business PSP per week (BE15)

Students must be at least B2 (Upper
Intermediate) and EU passport holders•

Classes can be combined with General
English (BE15 plus GE10)•*Students must be minimum level B1+(Intermediate)“I completed two ManageMentor®
modules through the Harvard
Business Publishing software in PSP:
Presentation Skills and Marketing
Essentials. I found the programmechallenging but in a good way. It wasa very useful way of developing what
I had learned in class by working
independently and because you areassessed, you want to succeed evenmore to get the certificate.”
Pascal Mueller, Liechtenstein

The aims of the internship are to help thestudent:•

Link theory and practice through practicalexperience of work to complement studies•

Exercise thinking in a practical context, andself-development through critical reflection“I was looking for a working experience
to put in my CV, I found a family. My
internship at International House
was not only an occasion to learn how
a language school works, but also anenriching experience that taught me
the value of team work and cooperation.
The job was challenging, the office wasalways busy and all the members of
the team were working hard to makesure the students had the best learning
experience possible. This is what madeteam working so important: we were allcogs in the same mechanism and we
had to work together, including me, thelast one arrived! The best thing about
working at IH was the constant dealing
with students from different culturesand nationalities. During the manysocial activities I could get to know
them even better, and I realised how
wonderful bringing people of the world
together is..”Alessandra Carraro, Italy

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English for Aviation
The International Civil Aviation Organisation(ICAO) requires that aviation industry personnel
attain a standard of English at ICAO level 4
or above.
These ELPAC Aviation English accreditedclasses will consolidate general English skills
with a particular focus on improving listening
and speaking ability in aviation industry
contexts.
N.B. Also take the ELPAC ICAO accredited
Test!
Full details about the test can be found here on
the EuroControl ELPAC website:
http://elpac.eurocontrol.int/

Aviation
EnglishClasses includes:• Communicating effectively in voice-only(telephone/radiotelephone) and in face-toface situations;• Communicate on work-related topics withaccuracy and clarity;• Use appropriate communicative strategies
to exchange messages• Recognise and resolve misunderstandings(e.g. to check, confirm, or clarify
information)• Handling challenges presented by acomplication or unexpected turn of events• Using a dialect or accent which is intelligible
to the aeronautical community“It was perfect! I had a great stay with my host family!
They’re friendly, the house and food are really good and I felt
happy having someone looking after me! At the school, I
had contact with people from Switzerland and also a mix ofcultures, with people from everywhere. My aviation classes
were really good, and I felt lucky cause my colleagues had agood background about the topics so the discussions werealways very good! Simon (my teacher) did lots of research
about the themes and had good explanations. The Social
Programme was helpful and full of different activities. My
time in Newcastle was really good, I felt like I was having aquality holiday! Coming back next year, for sure!”
Pierre Perrinjaquet, Switzerland

Online Group Classes andEnglish Activity
Programmes for Groups
We can arrange online group classes or face to facetailor-made packages for groups (a minimum of 8)
to participate in English classes alongside activities
such as football, Roman history, golf, sailing, winetasting, etc.
Requests welcome and price on application.

Private 1:1 Lessons•

Focus on individual requirements, e.g. inbusiness, science, aviation, spoken fluency,
etc. on a 1:1 basis•

Private attention for rapid progress•

Lessons can be combined with other
English classes

Enquiries: info@ihnewcastle.com+44 (0)191 232 9551
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CLIL (Content and Language
Integrated Learning)
Methodology Courses
CLIL courses…
…are for teachers and classroom assistants
who 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
CELTA
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Most widely recognised TEFL/TESOL
qualification
Designed for candidates with little or no
English language teaching experience
Suitable for teachers with teachingexperience but little or no formal training
Assessed teaching practice andassignments regulated in accordance with
Cambridge criteria
Minimum 80% attendance required for nonassessed components
Can be followed with our specialised TYLT
course for teaching juniors

Applicant profile• High level of competence in written andspoken English• Standard of education allowing entry tohigher education• Showing potential to become an effective
teacher• Aged 18+…include Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) in
CLIL.
…require a CEFR B1+ level of English.
…are also suitable for English as an
Additional Language teachers (EAL)
who work with non-native speakers inmainstream classes.

Teaching Young Learners andTeenagers – Methods and Skills(TYLT)

Career Development

Two weeks intensive training programme
providing the skills, resources and methodology
for teaching young learners and teenagers
40 hours of methodology input
10 hours of consolidation project work
TKT YL Examination optional for all clients

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IH World Recruitment Services recruits
hundreds of teachers each year to work in
IH affiliated schools. International House isunique in the world of TEFL by offering aninternational career structure to its staff.

DELTA

Deepen understanding of the principles andpractice of teaching English• Examine current practices and theories• Learning and reflection applied to teaching andacademic management roles
Full DELTA course includes:• 10 hours of teaching practice• 10 hours of observation of experienced
teachers• written assignments (one extended) and awritten examination• 120 contact hours on course and circa 300
hours on reading, research and assignments• all three modules with the main focus on Module 2
Applicants should:• Have two years of full-time experience teaching
English within the past five years• Have a wide range of teaching experience indifferent contexts and at different levels• Be a graduate and/or have an initial teachingqualification and a proficient level of English
Selective Module Options:Individuals have the option of taking one, two or
all three modules. Contact tt@ihnewcastle.com

Group bookings and overseas consultancies
can be arranged. Please contact:
tt@ihnewcastle.com

Please contact us for available newscholarship schemes which will soon be
introduced by the UK government.

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Personal Methodology Courses (PMC)
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Start any Monday, from 1 week+
Observation of experienced IH teachers in
preferred class levels
Feedback on observations with a teacher
trainer
Personal Study Programme to focus on
individual areas of interest and development
10 hours of English language group classes
Personalised input on teaching methodology
in a small group setting on topics such as:
motivating language learners, CLIL, classroom
management, analysis of learning styles,
presentation of vocabulary and language,
phonology, fluency versus accuracy, etc.
Project work based on individual needs andinterests
1:1 tutorial every week
*Also available online

for more details.
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Enquiries: tt@ihnewcastle.com +44(0)191 232 9551

*each lesson is 55 minutes

Enquiries: tt@ihnewcastle.com +44(0)191 232 9551

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ACCOMMODATIONYOUNGER LEARNERS

Student Residence – Modern
Apartments and Studios

1. Junior Homestay Programmes(JHP) at Newcastle(15 minute walk to school)
En-suite self-catering cluster flat andstudio apartments

Shared apartments with private
en-suite bathrooms - perfect for living
and socialising with international
students

15 minutewalk toschoolCourse contents••

Private Studios - lots of space and home
comforts just for you!
All studios have: a bedroom with an en-suitebathroom with shower, study area, a fullyfitted kitchen and dining area.
Features:•
City centre location•
Free use of on-site gym•
Free WiFi•
Meet & Eat zone•
24 hour security, CCTV and secure
entry•Common/social room•
Outdoor Courtyard•
On-site laundry•Social events calendar

Available in Winter and Summer
January – February and June – AugustFree use ofgym!

All bookings are managed by International
House Newcastle. Please email:info@ihnewcastle.com

Ages
12-17

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15 hours of English Language classes and 10
hours of educational fun activities per week
Varied programme of activities each
afternoon and 3 evenings per week such as
laser tag and paintballing, etc.
Full day excursions each Saturday - day trips
to favourites such as Edinburgh, York, Lake
District and the castle of Northumbria
Classes led by YL-specialist teachers
Homestay accommodation with a local
familyBreakfasts, lunches and dinners included
Local travel passes
Insurance

2. Junior Residential
Programmes at Newcastle inNorthumbria Univeristy
Same programme as Junior Homestay
Programme except for accommodation*.

Care of under-18s
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Making sure all of our students are safe and happy
is our priority
The school meets and aims to exceed British
Council guidelines as well as legal requirements
regarding Child Protection and care of under-18s
All staff are background-checked and regularly
trained in Safeguarding and Child Protection
All host families are regularly inspected andbackground-checked
IH Newcastle works closely with external service
providers to promote its ‘Safer School’ culture
The school has an emergency phone numberthat students can call at any time if they needassistance* Full-board residential accommodation
onsite at Claude Gibbs campus inNorthumbria University, Newcastle

Homestay Accommodation
Most English speaking hosts/hostfamilies live within 25 minutes’ travel
time of the school. Regularly checked tomeet standards required by the British
Council, International House World
Organisation and EAQUALS. Selfcatering, half-board or full-board.
“Being in Newcastle has been a life experience! I planned everything in advance andfor many times wasn’t sure if my English would be good enough to join groups andmake new friends. When I came to the school, I met cool teachers that became goodfriends, 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
lots of things and I am happy I did it! I have an incredible relationship with my hostfamily: they are kind and always leave some cookies in my room and I just received
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 sofriendly and nightlife is great, we have options for every day of the week!”
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Benjamin Theller, Switzerland* Groups of 15 or more young learners,
we offer transfers from Newcastle
International, Manchester, Leeds
Bradford, Edinbrugh airports!
Enquiries: info@ihnewcastle.com +44(0)191 232 9551

3. Junior Residential
Programmes at Durham
For groups only

Ages
8 -17

Please refer to separate brochure

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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 andit has something for everyone!

Art
From ultra-modern exhibitions at Baltic, to more
traditional pieces at The Laing, there’s something
for all artistic tastes.
Shopping
The Grainger Market sells everything from clothes
to meat and you can buy big bags of fruit andvegetables for just £1! One of the largest shopping
centres in Europe, the MetroCentre, is only 10
minutes away too!
Theatre and culture
See a play at the Theatre Royal, a concert at The
Sage or an exhibition at the Great North Museum.
Coastline & Castles
Take a short trip to see our spectacular beaches
and historical castles on the coast. Why not try
some fish and chips!
Parks and Jesmond Dene
A piece of the countryside within the city – theDene is a must-see.
Sport
St James’ Park is home to one of the UK’s mostwell-known football clubs – take a tour or join thecheering crowds at a match. You can also support
the local rugby teams at nearby Kingston Park.
Science
Pioneering scientific research is partof Newcastle’s heritage and future.
Learn more at the Centre for Life anddon’t miss the Discovery Museum.
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Festivals and fun
From food and music festivals to funfairs and theGreat North Run, there’s always a special event tolook out for each month.

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Fun local
activities
after class

Weekend Excursions
The school also organises full-day trips every
Saturday to fantastic destinations throughout
the UK: Cost between £20-£30

INFORMATION

Tyne & Wear Metro

Edinburgh – see the castle and listen out for
bagpipes!
To enrolon a course:•
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applicationbyopportunities
on every corner.
emailing:
info@ihnewcastle.com• Durham – stroll along the river or visit the
Adultcastle
students
may start their course on any
and(16+)
cathedral.
Monday (subject to availability). Please book at least• Lake District National Park – a beautiful
1 week in advance to allow time for the enrolmentsarea ofthe UK with
abundanceof lakes
procedure.
Students
who anrequirea visa willneed toandmountains!
apply earlier.
• Hadrian’s Wall – a must-see for historians
and tourists alike.
Booking Fees
• The famous castles of Northumberland
Booking fees are non-refundable and cover student– we have more castles than other area of
ID/access cards, course materials, enrolment,
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the majority areonbeautifulaccommodation
andgeneraland visabeaches and unspoilt countrside.
administration.
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Enquiries: info@ihnewcastle.com +44(0)191 232 9551

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INFORMATION

Lessons

To enrol on a course:Book online or reuest an application
form by emailing: info@ihnewcastle.com

Timetable

Adult students (16+) may start their course
on any Monday (subject to avaliablility). Pleasebook at least 1 week in advance to allow for theenrolments procedure. Students will require avisa will need to apply earlier.

Open
all yearround
Booking fees:
Booking fees are non-refundable and cover
student ID/access cards, course material,
enrolment, accommodation arrangements,
and general and visa administration
Payment Procedure

All course and accommodation fees must be paid in full
during the application stage. Confirmation documents
will only be sent once payment is received.
We can accept payments by bank transfer using thefollowing details:
Bank name: HSBCBank address: 110 Grey Street,

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6JG

Account name: International House
Account number: 62397536
Sort code: 40-34-18

Branch identifier code: HBUKGB4108J
IBAN: GB86 HBUK 40341862397536

To make a transfer please use the full name of thestudent plus the number of our invoice as references.
You must also ensure that any banking charges
incurred are added to your payment. Standard UK
banking charges are £12 and additional charges madeby your own bank must also be covered. Any unpaid
bank charges must be paid before the course starts.
We accept all major credit and debit cards. You can call
+44 (0) 191 232 9551 to make a card payment or use
our secure online payments system:

www.ihnewcastle.com/
additional-payment

Cancellation Policy

Please visit https://www.ihnewcastle.com/termsand-conditions

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Each lesson (teaching hour) is 55 minutes long. Our classsize is 12 students maximum (8 students average).
Lessons are between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
The timetable will depend on your level, the course
and the number of hours you have booked. Typical
timetables are: 09-11am and 1-3pm, or 11am to 1pm
and 3-5pm. You may choose PSP for one or two hours
per day outside these times.

Junior Bookings

To comply with UK laws, parents or guardians mustcomplete an application, including the parental consent
statement, in full to apply.
All under-18s must have two -way airport transfers
booked through the school unless suitable alternative
arrangements have been made and confirmed in writing.
If you have arranged an Unaccompanied Minor Service
with an airline, please consult the school 1 week prior totravel to confirm staff details.

Public Holidays
The school will close on UK public holidays (please
note that no refund can be given for these days).

Accommodation

Accommodation bookings are from Sunday to Sunday,
unless special arrangements are requested in advance.
Arrival after 2pm and departure before 10am. Extranights can be arranged but please confirm availability
before booking your flight.

Visas

International House Newcastle holds a Sponsor
Licence for Tier 4 of the Points Based System, and ispermitted under UK Home Office rules to accept visa
students for study. If you are a student from outside of
the European Economic Area, you may need to apply
for a visa to enter the UK. This can be checked on the
Home Office webpage.
Visa students need to supply:
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Course application fully completed, including a UK
address if accommodation has
not been requested via theschool.
Full payment of fees or proof ofgovernment sponsorship plus
booking fee.
A copy of the passport.

For full terms please visit
www.ihnewcastle.com
Enquiries:
info@ihnewcastle.com+44(0)191 232 9551

Wish you were here!
15• General English• Harvard Business English• English for Academic
Purposes• Teaching Methodology(PMC, CLIL, TYLT, TKT)• Internships• Aviation English• IELTS Preparation• Online Courses• Cambridge Examination•

Courses and Examinations• Junior Homestay Programmes• Junior Residential
Programmes• Personal Study Programmes• University Pathway Options• Teacher Training(CELTA, DELTA)

1:1 Tuition• Modern Languages• Evening Classes• Full time social programme• Airport Transfers• Cultural Courses for 50+ yrs•

English Activity Programmesfor Groups

International House Newcastle, 7-15 Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4SG+44 (0) 191 232 9551 - info@ihnewcastle.com - www.ihnewcastle.com