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Ultra Intensive English

Yorkshire College
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COURSE AIMS
We help you become a more confident user of the English language with a special focus on functional skills and culture. Of course, you will always work on all four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

COURSEBOOK
We use the engaging English File, Speak Out and Cambridge Empower series, which help you develop all your English language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. They include lots of useful functional language, fascinating videos, and an engaging online practice for extra learning outside class hours.

E-LEARNING
With the English File, Speak Out and Cambridge Empower series there is extensive online practice for further practice outside class hours.

TESTS
You will take a placement test on your first day in the school, so that we can put you into a group that fits your level of English. After that, you will write progress tests every week, so we can all see how much you improve.

TUTORIALS
Your teacher will meet you at least once a month for a one-to-one discussion on how you are progressing, and what else you could do to develop your English skills.

CERTIFICATE
When you finish your English language course, you will receive a certificate of your studies with us, showing what course you followed. You will also receive an academic report upon request.

16+ COURSE
All the general English courses are available for students aged 16 years or over.

LEVELS: A1 - C1

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
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
25 Dec 2024

Yorkshire College 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

Morning session
09:30 AM - 12:50 PM
Lunch
12:50 PM - 01:20 PM
Afternoon session
03:00 PM - 06:10 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to 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 Leeds.

Class size

Average 7 students
Maximum 10 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 26 years old
(24 in the summer)

Certificate

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

We are proud to say that we take your learning seriously, and our teachers do their best to make sure that every single lesson is helpful for everyone.
We are happy to make your journey safe; that is why we provide VIP transportation to and from any airports in London, Manchester, or Leeds.
We provide daily activities, such as football, bowling, karaoke, movie night etc. and one free monthly trip around the UK. We also have speaking clubs with afternoon tea every Wednesday.
We provide lunch and hot drinks every day at the college.
We arrange student accommodation with 24-hour security and support.

YOUR LEARNING EXPERIENCE AT YORKSHIRE COLLEGE:

SMALL GROUPS
We keep classes small so that your teacher can focus on you. We accept a maximum of 10 students in each class.
COURSE AIMS
We help you become a more confident English language user with a special focus on functional skills and culture. Of course, you will always work on all four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.
COURSEBOOK
We use a range of engaging coursebooks such as Cambridge Empower, Speak Out, English File and Language Hub which help you develop all your English language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
All our coursebooks include extensive online practice for further practice outside the classroom.
E-LEARNING
With Cambridge Empower and Pearson Speak Out series, there is extensive online practice for further practice outside classroom.
TESTS
You will take a placement test on your first day in the school, so that we can put you into a group that fits your level of English. After that, you will do progress tests every week, so we can see how much you improve.
TUTORIALS
Your teacher will meet you at least once a month for a one-to-one discussion on how you are progressing, and what else you could do to develop your English skills.
CERTIFICATE of Attendance
When you finish your English language course, you will receive a certificate of your studies with us, showing what course you followed. You will also receive an academic report upon request. All our courses are available for students aged 16 years or above.

Number of classrooms
7

Accreditations

Facilities

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

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 Yorkshire College varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 26. In the summer, the average age is 24.

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
25 Dec 2024
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"Wonderful."

Mohammed Mesfer Alyami

I would like to praise the teachers here, they are of very good quality and value, the classes are very nice and have great views outside. The location of the college is also good, everything you need is close by, and it is not far from the city center, not close. Also, the activities, what I liked most was the variety of activities and their quality, and that they are not very expensive compared to the enjoyment. Finally, the accommodation is located next to the college, so there is no trouble in getting to the college at all. Thank you to Yorkshire College.

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Date of study
23 Aug 2024 - 16 Aug 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"The best 2 month in my life."

Ali Aljumak

My experience it was very good everything in Yorkshire College was perfect. And the environment in classes it is good feel comfortable with my classmate we are always help us as classmate. In Yorkshire college, they have professional teacher they always teach us how to learn, and how to improve our English, such as Lucas in morning class always make the class more fun than boring and always he feel exciting to teach us, and academic class who is the best teacher sfwa she always teach me how improve my academic English how to make presentation and how to make essay. About activity, there is a lot to do an example football, bowling, speak in club and wonderful trip. Location Yorkshire college is good and my accommodation near of the college

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Duration of study
7 weeks
Date of study
24 Jun 2024 - 16 Aug 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Awesome"

Feras Hijab Alqahtani

It was an excellent experience and I hope to repeat the experience. It was excellent in every way. The classes were excellent and the teachers were excellent. The location is excellent, everything is close to you. The activities are beautiful, simple and fun. Everything was beautiful. It is a beautiful experience. I would like to repeat the experience.

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Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
15 Jul 2024 - 16 Aug 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

Yorkshire College offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

NZ$ 729
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Leeds
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 15 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 729
All our homestays are well-placed either within walking distance of the college or on a good bus route, making them easily accessible. With our standard homestay accommodation, you’ll have a private bedroom and a suitable study area, either within the bedroom or elsewhere in the home. We provide towels, bedding, and a weekly laundry service for your ease.
student-residence

Student Residences (Single-person Rooms)

NZ$ 569
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Leeds
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, heating, 24/7 supervision, garden, and sports facilities
Distance to school: 5 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 569
Our Accommodation & Welfare Officer regularly checks each homestay provider to make sure their homes meet our standards. We consider factors like age, nationality, and personal preferences when placing students with hosts. We also carefully review any special requests made by students during booking.
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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.

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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 Leeds based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

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