There is a friendly, informal atmosphere in the classes, with a variety of activities designed to help the students improve their skills and develop confidence. The teaching and office staff provide advice on living in England, accommodation and studying at British universities. Help is also given to students with personal problems. The staff understand and respond to the needs of international students and ensure that they feel welcome. There is a snack bar, and a study centre provides books, tapes and laptop computers for individual study.
Every term there is a social programme with theatre visits, excursions and other events.
An extra fee is charged for some of these events. Our students like the international atmosphere and make friends from around the world. English Centre students can also study at the Institute Adult Education Centre. Foreign languages and computing are some of the courses on offer. These classes offer English Centre students an opportunity to develop their interests together with native English speakers.