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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 the UK’s
best airport

York
Leeds
Liverpool

Manchester

ENGLAND

Birmingham

NorwichWALES
Cardiff
Bristol

LONDONSouthampton
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

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Dusseldorf - EuroWings

Murcia – Jet2

Madrid - Ryan Air

Antalya, Bodrum, Dalaman - Jet2

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

About us

CONTENTS
Courses

4-6

TeacherTraining

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Accommodation

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Young Learners

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SocialProgramme

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Maps

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• We are an EL Gazette Centre of Excellence, accredited by Accreditation UK(British Council and English UK), EAQUALS and the Independent Schools
Inspectorate (ISI)• We are full members of International House World Organisation and IALC
• City centre location with excellent transport links• Maximum 350 students• English for all levels, A1 to C2• 15 classrooms plus large PSP suite• 12 students maximum per class• 55 minute lessons• Large student socialising area with coffee and tea facilities, Wi-Fi and pooltable
• Residential en-suite student accommodation 5 minutes’ walk to school• Junior classes maximum 15 students• Junior Residential and Homestay Programmes

UsefulInformation

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Did you know?
A large section of Newcastle’s original medieval city wall is inside the school,
and is part of the suggested walking routes recommended on Hadrian's Wall
World Heritage website.

Picture Gallery

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COURSES (in person study, starting any Monday, all year round)
General English (GE)• Build your confidence and prepare for real-lifesituations• Classes available at all levels from complete Beginnerto Proficiency (A1 through to C2)• Learn in dynamic classes with creative, effective andenjoyable lessons• Check your progress via weekly progress reports
with individualised learning support• 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 lessons per week
• Extra Options: add Academic English, Business
English and our Personal Study Programme (PSP)Academic English for IELTS (AE)• Designed for students preparing to attend university
in the UK and other English speaking countries• Develop study techniques and learner independence• IELTS exam practice and strategies• 10 lessons of AE classroom teaching and 5 lessons of
AE PSP per week (AE15)• Practice examination strategy using past papers andspeaking tests in PSP• Classes can be combined with General English (AE15
plus GE10)• Minimum level is B1/B2 (High Intermediate)• Subject to demand: Evening classes for IELTS
examination preparation classes twice weekly• IELTS Pathway programme available for students
with lower English Language levels

4*each lesson is 55 minutes

Exams Pathway Courses• IH Newcastle is an Authorised Centre forCambridge English Language Assessment
examinations• Prepare for Cambridge English examinations: B2
First, C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency• 10 or 20 lessons per week of General English
classes plus 5 lessons per week of intensive
Cambridge examination preparation in PSP (CE15/ CE25)• Other examination options available, please referto the Dates and Fees list

Spanish Language Evening Courses• One evening per week classes (2 lessons*)

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

Personal Study Programme (PSP)PSP can be combined with General English and forms a key partof the Academic and Business English courses.
PSP is ideal for fast improvement in the specific areas thatstudents find difficult, enabling them to give attention to theskills and vocabulary of their choice• Guided study with specially trained teachers• Ratio of students to teachers typically 6:1• 20 minutes of individual time with the teacher per week topractise speaking or writing• Extensive audio-visual resources• A daily journal kept with personalised messages to and fromthe teachers; a natural, authentic way to improve written
communication• Group activities, discussions and pronunciation activities toimprove your speaking accuracy and fluency

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, Cambridge
exams, OET, Trinity, etc.)• English for Specific Purposes (Law, Medicine, Aviation,
Engineering etc.)• Aviation English qualifications with specific focus on the
ELPAC examination• Native language specific needs (e.g. pronunciation,spelling, writing etc.)• Business/Academic English specific skills (academic
writing, giving presentations, CV writing, etc.)
What resources do we use?
International House Campus, Pearson 'My English Lab' ,English for Special Purposes (ESP) materials (upon request), an
extensive reading library, plus many more International House
materials developed especially for PSP.

“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 or difficulties,
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 hourbecause I could improve my fluency and pronunciation skills(I want to sound more British!).
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• Business English syllabus• International House Newcastle certificate forsuccessful completion of each module
Topics covered in lessons include:• Advanced Business Vocabulary• Budgeting• Career Management• Decision Making• Global Collaboration• Goal Setting• Marketing Essentials• Negotiating• Presentation Skills• Project Management• Team Management• Time Management• Writing Skills
Classes include:• All materials and free access to business resources
during the course• 10 hours of classroom teaching plus 5 hours ofBusiness PSP per week (BE15)• Classes can be combined with General English (BE15plus GE10)*Students must be minimum level B1+ (Intermediate)Group Classes and English Activity
Programmes for Groups
We can arrange online group classes or face-to-face tailormade packages for groups (a minimum of 8) to participate
in English classes alongside activities such as football, local
history, golf, wine-tasting, etc.
Requests welcome, and price on application.

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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.
Our ELPAC Aviation English accredited classes
will consolidate general English skills with aparticular focus on improving listening andspeaking ability in aviation industry contexts.
N.B. Students will 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/
Classes includes:• Communicating effectively in voice-only(telephone/radio-telephone) and in face-toface situations• Communicating on work-related topics withaccuracy and clarity• Use of appropriate communicative
strategies to exchange messages• Recognising and resolving
misunderstandings (e.g. checking,confirming, or clarifying information)• Handling challenges presented by acomplication or unexpected turn of events• Using a dialect or accent which is intelligible
to the aeronautical community

Private 1:1 Lessons• Focus on individual language requirements
e.g. business, science, arts, sports, aviation,
general speaking fluency, interview strategies
etc.
• Full needs analysis taken before arrival• 1:1 lessons can be combined with other
English classes

“It was perfect! I had a great stay with my host family! They’re friendly, the house and food arereally good and I felt happy having someone looking after me! At the school, I had contact withpeople from Switzerland and also a mix of cultures, with people from everywhere. My aviation
classes were really good, and I felt lucky cause my colleagues had a good background about the
topics so the discussions were always 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 a quality holiday! Comingback next year, for sure!”
Pierre Perrinjaquet, Switzerland

Enquiries: info@ihnewcastle.com+44 (0)191 232 9551
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TEACHER TRAINING
CELTA

Delta

• Most widely recognised TEFL/TESOL qualification• Designed for candidates with little or no English
language teaching experience• Suitable for teachers with teaching experience but
little or no formal training• Assessed teaching practice and assignments
regulated in accordance with Cambridge criteria• Minimum 80% attendance required for nonassessed components• Deepen understanding of the principles and practiceof teaching English• Examine current practices and theories• Learning and reflection applied to teaching andacademic management roles

Applicant profile• High level of competence in written and spoken
English• Standard of education allowing entry to higher
education• Showing potential to become an effective teacher• Aged 18+• Optional short internship on successful
completion of the course, subject to visa
restrictions

Teaching Young Learners andTeenagers – Methods and Skills(TYLT)

Full Delta course includes:• 10 hours of teaching practice• 10 hours of observation of experienced teachers• written assignments (one extended) and a written
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• Two weeks of intensive training, providing theskills, 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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Enquiries: tt@ihnewcastle.com +44(0)191 232 9551

*each lesson is 55 minutes

Personal Methodology Programme (PMP)• Start any Monday, 1 week minimum• Observation of experienced IH teachers in preferredclass levels• Feedback on observations with a teacher trainer• Personal Study Programme sessions to focus on
individual areas of interest and development• 10 lessons in English language group classes• Personalised input on teaching methodology in asmall 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 and interests• 1:1 tutorial every week
• *This course is also available online

Career Development
International House World Recruitment Services recruits hundreds of teachers each year to work in IH
affiliated schools. International House is unique in the world of TEFL by offering an international career
structure to its staff.

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

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ACCOMMODATION
Student Residence
Shared apartments with private en-suitebathrooms and shared kitchens - perfect for living
and socialising with international students
Features:• City centre location• 24 hour free use of on-site gym• Free WiFi
• Cinema and games room• 24 hour security, CCTV and secure entry• Common/social room
• On-site laundry• Social events calendar• Utilities included

5 minute walkto school

Minimum age is 18 yrs
All bookings are managed by International House
Newcastle.

Free useof leisurefacilities!

Please email:info@ihnewcastle.com

Homestay Accommodation
Most English speaking homestay hosts/ host families
live within 25 minutes’ travel time of the school.
All homestay accommodation is regularly checked
to meet standards required by the British Council,
International House World Organisation and
EAQUALS.
Self-catering, half-board or full-board options
available.
Please email: info@ihnewcastle.com“Being in Newcastle has been a life experience! I planned everything in advance and for manytimes 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 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 lots of things and I am happy I did it! I havean incredible relationship with my host family: 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 so friendly and nightlife is great, we have options for every day of the week!”
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Benjamin Theller, Switzerland

YOUNGER LEARNERS
Junior Homestay Programmes at
IH Newcastle
Ages
12-17

Available in Winter and Summer
January-February and June-AugustCourse contents:• 15 lessons of English language classes and 10
scheduled sessions of fun educational activities
per week• Varied programme of educational activities each
afternoon and 3 social activities evenings per
week e.g. laser tag and paintballing, etc.
• Full day excursions each Saturday e.g. day trips to
Edinburgh, York, Lake District and the castles ofNorthumbria etc.
• Classes led by YL-specialist teachers• Homestay accommodation with a local family• Breakfasts, lunches and dinners included• Local travel passes

Junior Residential Programme at
Durham School
Course contents:
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Ages
8 - 17Full-board – All meals in the school’s medieval
dining room
Excursions – 2 full days per week
Evening activities
24 hour supervision by trained safeguarding staff
Full travel and medical insurance

Care of under-18s• Making sure all of our students are safe and happy is ourpriority• The school meets and aims to exceed British Council
guidelines as well as legal requirements regarding Child
Protection and care of under-18s• The school has a comprehensive Under-18 Policy and
Code of Conduct for all school personnel and external
service providers• All staff are background-checked and regularly trained in
Safeguarding and Child Protection• The school has Designated Safeguarding Lead and
Designated Safeguarding Persons to ensure thecontinued wellbeing of younger students.
• All host families are regularly inspected and backgroundchecked for suitability• The school has an emergency phone number thatstudents can call at any time for assistance.
* For groups of 15 or more young learners travelling
together, we can offer transfers from Newcastle
International, Manchester, Leeds Bradford, or
Edinburgh airports. Price on application.

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

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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 was named the number one place to visit by Rough Guides in 2018.

Newcastle’s Attractions
Art

From ultra-modern exhibitions at the Baltic, tomore traditional pieces at The Laing, there’s
something for all artistic tastes.

Shopping

The Grainger Market sells everything fromclothes to meat and you can buy big bags of fruitand vegetables for just £1! One of the largest
shopping centres in Europe, the MetroCentre, isonly 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. Fish and chips
are a must!

Parks and Jesmond Dene

The city boasts several parks with lakes, swans
and recreational areas ideal for picnics – JesmondDene 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
the cheering crowds at a match. You can also
support the local rugby teams at nearby Kingston
Park.

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Science

Pioneering scientific research is a large part ofNewcastle’s heritage and future.
Learn more at the Life Science Centre andDiscovery Museum.

Restaurants, Pubs and nightlife

Newcastle is famous for its energetic social scene
and has something for everyone!

Festivals and fun

From food and music festivals to funfairs andthe Great North Run, there’s always a special
event to look out for each month.

Fun local
activities
after class

Weekend Excursions
The school also organises full-day trips every Saturday tofantastic destinations throughout the UK: Cost between £20£45• Edinburgh – see the castle and hear the bagpipes!
• York – historic and pretty, there are photo opportunities on
every corner.
• Durham – stroll along the river or visit the castle andfamous cathedral.
• Lake District National Park – a beautiful area of the UK with
an abundance of lakes and mountains!
• Hadrian’s Wall – a must-see for historians and tourists alike.
• The famous castles of Northumberland – we have more
castles than other area of the UK and the majority are on
beautiful beaches and unspoilt countrside.
• Alnwick Castle – location of the first few Harry Potter films!

Accomodation

IH Newcastle

Tyne & Wear Metro

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

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USEFUL INFORMATIONTo enrol on a course
Book online or request an application form by emailing:
info@ihnewcastle.com
Adult students (16+) may start their course on any
Monday (subject to avaliablility). Please book at least 1
week in advance to allow for the enrolments procedure.
Students who require a visa will need to apply earlier.
Booking fees
Booking fees are non-refundable and cover student
ID/access cards, course materials, enrolment,
accommodation arrangements, and general and visa
administration
Payment Procedure
All course and accommodation fees must be paid in fullat 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 made by yourown bank must also be covered. Any unpaid bankcharges 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 forinternational transfers please see http://ihnewcastle.
flywire.com/
Cancellation Policy
If the school is notified of cancellation 28 days or more
before the course start date, full fees (excluding theadministration, visa and courier fees, if applicable)
will be refunded by International House. We strongly
recommend that students take out appropriate
insurance to cover fees and all costs in case ofcancellation with less than 28 days' notice or in theevent of leaving a course early. Student insurance
policies will generally cover fees if a student has to gohome early for a medical or other serious reason.
Course and accommodation changes made within 7 daysof arrival will be charged one week’s notice (course andaccommodation).
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Lessons
Each lesson (teaching hour) is 55 minutes long. Our class size
is 12 students maximum (8 students average).
Timetable
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 lessons
per day outside these times.
Junior Bookings
To comply with UK law, 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 for UK public holidays (please notethat 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 Student Sponsor
Licence, and is permitted under UK Home Office rules
to accept visa students for study. Please check your visa
status when making an application, using the UK Home
Office’s webpage.
Visa students need to supply
1. Course application fully completed, including a UK
address if accommodation has not been requested
via the school.
2. Full payment of fees or proof of government
sponsorship plus booking fee.
3. A copy of the passport.

For full terms please visit
www.ihnewcastle.com

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

About us

IELTS (AE)• We are an EL Gazette Centreof 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 toschool• Junior classes maximum 15 students• Perfect for students preparing foruniversity 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
for students with lower English
Language levels• Junior Residential Programmes

General English (GE)• Build your confidence and prepare forreal-life situations• You can take classes at all levels fromcomplete beginner (A1) to superadvanced (C2)
• Learn in dynamic classes withcreative and fun lessons• Check your progress in regulartutorials with individual support andweekly written assessments• 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 hours of classes
per week• Add Academic English, Business
English and our Personal Study
Programme (PSP)

Personal Study Programme(PSP)
PSP can be combined with General
English and is also a key part of the
Academic and Business English courses.
It is a great way for students to improve on
areas they find difficult as well as spend
more time on the skills and vocabulary of
their choice.
• Guided study with specially trainedteachers• Ratio of students to teachers typically
6:1• 20 minutes of individual time with theteacher per week to practise speaking
or writing• Extensive audio-visual resources• A daily journal with personalised
messages to and from the teachers;a natural, authentic way to improve
written communication

Wish you were here!

Academic English for15• General English• Business English• English for Academic Purposes• Teaching Methodology(PMP, CLIL, TYLT, TKT)• Aviation English• IELTS Preparation• Online Courses• Cambridge Examination Courses
and Examinations•• Spanish Evening Courses• Junior Residential and Homestay
Programmes• Full time social programme• Personal Study Programmes• Cultural Courses for 50+ yrs• University Pathway Options• Teacher Training (CELTA, Delta)

1:1 Tuition• Airport Transfers•

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