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The Sheffield College

City Campus, Granville Rd, South Yorkshire, Sheffield, England S2 2RL, UK
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NZ$ 1,182

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NZ$ 1,623
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School description

Whether you want to develop a basic knowledge of the English language, get familiar with everyday expressions or want to understand complex English text and abstract topics, this course has a lot to offer in order to help you develop your English. With English classes in the morning and social activities in the afternoon, it is the perfect course to learn and improve English whilst discovering British culture. Please note this is a full fee course, with no fee remission; fees are payable in full before the start of the course.
About the Course
Elementary Level
You will develop basic knowledge of the language, familiar everyday expressions and simple phrases. This level is equivalent to the Council of Europe Language Level A1.

Pre-Intermediate Level
You will develop your skills to become familiar with frequently used expressions and conversation on routine matters. This level is equivalent to the Council of Europe Language Level A2.

Intermediate Level
You will learn to understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure etc. This level is equivalent to the Council of Europe Language Level B1.

Upper Intermediate Level
You will be able to understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in your field of specialisation. This level is equivalent to the Council of Europe Language. Level B2.

Course Start Dates:
Every Friday to Friday from 8th Sept 2017. Enrolment will take place on Monday at 10.00

Courses run daily: 9am - 10.30am; 10.15am - 12.15pm and 1pm - 2.30pm.

The 9am - 12.15pm classes concentrate on improving your general English abilities and the 1pm - 2.30pm classes focus on skills development for EFL examinations such as Cambridge KET, PET, FCE and IELTS.

Year opened
1992
Number of classrooms
6

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Cambridge Exam Center
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

University partners

has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in UK. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

Sheffield Hallam University

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at The Sheffield College varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 22. In the summer, the average age is 20.

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

The Sheffield College's City Campus is a great place to be and perfectly located just a 10 minute walk from the city centre, and just 5 minutes from the train station.

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Housing

The Sheffield College offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends

NZ$ 325
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Sheffield City
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends (16 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, carpet, heating, 24/7 supervision, garden, and other
Distance to school: 15 - 40 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 325
ost of our International students choose to stay with a local family - known as a homestay - when they first come to Sheffield, as this gives them an opportunity to learn more about the city and the British way of life, as well as a chance to practice their English.

Students opting for homestay accommodation will have their own bedroom, and will sometimes share a bathroom with the host family.

When living in homestay accommodation there are two options available:

Half Board (£140 per week): no lunch during week, but all meals on weekends

Full Board (£160 per week) Lunch (usually a packed lunch you will take with you to college)

Bed
Breakfast
All meals

The Sheffield College meets all host families before students move in and informs them what is expected of them when hosting a student.

The International Office will arrange homestay accommodation for you prior to your arrival in Sheffield. You must fill in an accommodation form when you apply for a course and send it to the International Office.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

NZ$ 371
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Sheffield City
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, heating, 24/7 supervision, garden, and other
Distance to school: 15 - 45 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 371
Most of our International students choose to stay with a local family - known as a homestay - when they first come to Sheffield, as this gives them an opportunity to learn more about the city and the British way of life, as well as a chance to practice their English.

Students opting for homestay accommodation will have their own bedroom, and will sometimes share a bathroom with the host family.

When living in homestay accommodation there are two options available:

Full Board ( £160 from September 2019 onward)

Bed
Breakfast
Evening meal
Lunch (usually a packed lunch you will take with you to college)
All meals at weekends
Evening meal

All meals at weekends
The Sheffield College meets all host families before students move in and informs them what is expected of them when hosting a student.

The International Office will arrange homestay accommodation for you prior to your arrival in Sheffield. You must fill in an accommodation form when you apply for a course and send it to the International Office.
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 £ 8 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 Sheffield 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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City Campus, Granville Rd, South Yorkshire
Sheffield
England S2 2RL
UK

School location

The Sheffield College's City Campus is a great place to be and perfectly located just a 10 minute walk from the city centre, and just 5 minutes from the train station.

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Questions and answers

Have questions? Get answers from The Sheffield College staff, Language International student advisors, and past students.

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"Hey I am gonna take the IELTS test in a couple months, I am wondering if there are any suitable course for me ? Thanks"

Jingzhe Liu, student from Benin
Corina Iordache, The Sheffield College school representative (International Supervisor)

Thank you for the enquiry submitted for our English language course. When would you like to start?

Our course structure focuses on academic skills development in the morning and IELTS preparation in the afternoon.

If you need further details, please stay in contact.

Kind regards,

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วารินทร์ กงประเวชนนท์, student from Thailand
Corina Iordache, The Sheffield College school representative (International Supervisor)

Good morning,

Would you want to check some details on our yutube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgf9QiokUgM ?

Kind regards,
Corina

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วารินทร์ กงประเวชนนท์, student from Thailand
Corina Iordache, The Sheffield College school representative (International Supervisor)

Hey there,

Are you still interested in studying at the Sheffield College?

Kind regards,
Corina

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วารินทร์ กงประเวชนนท์, student from Thailand
Corina Iordache, The Sheffield College school representative (International Supervisor)

Good morning,

Thank you for the enquiry submitted for our English language course. When would you like to start?
Please see all the relevant details on the link but if you have further questions, I am happy to answer them.

If you are ready to apply, we only need an application form with the start date of the course and period of study and a copy of your passport.

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