Learn English in Ireland - Language Course in Belfast

Learn English in Ireland - Language Course in Belfast

Belfast, Northern Ireland


Minimum age: 17


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Belfast

StudyGlobal offers English courses in Belfast. Courses for adults and teenagers as well as for executives and professionals throughout the year.

Have you ever thought about taking a language program abroad? What about studying English in Belfast, Northern Ireland?

Belfast is the capital of Ulster and is situated on Northern Ireland 's eastern coast.

The city is flanked to the northwest by a series of hills, including Cavehill,  which is thought to be the inspiration for Jonathan Swift's novel, Gulliver's Travels. You will enjoy reading this novel while taking English courses at our partner school in Belfast.

Sea View, Learn English in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Language Course

Belfast is located at the western end of Belfast Lough and at the mouth of the River Lagan making it an ideal location for the shipbuilding industry that once made it famous (the Titanic was built in Belfast in 1912).

The city holds a population of more than 275,000 inhabitants and has developed into one of the most dynamic cities in Europe.

A huge amount of investment is flooding into the city and several major new redevelopment projects such as the Titanic Quarter have been started.

This Irish city has also become the natural gateway for foreign visitors to Northern Ireland and there is an increasing number of direct flights from several European cities.

The people of Belfast are famous for being open, warm and friendly and visitors from other countries will experience their hospitality first - hand.

Typical houses in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Language school, Language course, English

Language School

Our partner school is located in University Street, in the heart of the city's university district. The area is full of bars, restaurants and shops catering to a large student population and is just a 10-minute walk from Belfast city centre.

The language school is housed in an impressive Victorian building that has recently been completely refurbished. However, the building retains a number of original features including beautiful stained-glass windows.

Spread over four floors the school has twelve spacious classrooms as well as a study room with computers for students' use; a kitchen and dining area, and a small garden. There is Wi-Fi Internet access throughout the building.

Our partner school is accredited by the British Council and is also member of English UK.

Belfast School building, English language school, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Language Course, English
For more information about the English language school and Belfast, please go to English Language Courses in Belfast.
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English Courses

Intensive English Course (20 lessons per week)

The Intensive English Course consists of 20 hours of lessons each week.

It is designed for students who want to improve their level of English and fluency, whether it be for their studies, career or personal development.

By the end of the course, the student will have improved their knowledge and use of grammar, increased their vocabulary range and use, have better oral, aural and pronunciation skills, improved their written work and be able to read and better understand written texts.

English lessons in Belfast, Language school in Northern Ireland, Language Courses, English
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Intensive Plus English Course (25 lessons per week)

The Intensive Plus English course combines the Intensive course study programme (20 lessons per week) with an additional lesson of supervised self-study each day.

This additional hour normally takes place in the school's computer room where, assisted by a teacher, you work with modern, interactive study materials which have been created by a team of experienced teachers from the school.

You can work with a wide range of different study materials designed to cater for a variety of linguistic needs and interests.

Computer Laboratory, Language School in Belfast, Ulster, Language course, English
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Individual Lessons (minimum 15 lessons per week)

The Individual Lessons course consists of three or more hours of individual lessons per day for one or more weeks. Students can either study entirely in this way or combine an Intensive Group Course in the mornings with 1 or more private lessons in the afternoon. The contents, times and starting dates of these courses can be arranged to suit the student's needs. For example, courses can be designed for those who need to develop negotiating skills, presentation skills, telephone skills, writing skills, etc.

We offer individual lessons at all levels, from beginners to very advanced. We can also offer similarly tailor-made classes for two students studying together, provided they have similar levels and linguistic needs.

School Garden in Belfast, Language School, Language course, English
Courses start every Monday throughout the year with a minimum duration of 1 week. Students have to complete a minimum of 15 lessons per week (3 lessons per day).

Exam Preparation Courses

IELTS Exam Preparation Course (25 hours per week)

The IELTS Preparation course is a 4-week course with 100-hours designed to help students prepare to take the IELTS exam. Preparation includes practice exams, exam techniques and in-depth lessons in the language skills needed for each part of the exam.

  • Minimum level: upper-intermediate
  • 2009 Starting dates: To be confirmed
  • Duration: 4 weeks
  • Total number of hours: 100
  • Note: exam fee not included. Student can choose to take the exam in one of the official examination centres in Belfast (the school will help with registration).
  • Exam Fee: about GBP 100 (to be confirmed)
Cambridge Exam Preparation Courses (20 lessons per week)

These courses consist of 20 hours of lessons each week, for 10 weeks. The school offers exam preparation courses at three levels:

  • First Certificate (FCE),
  • Advanced (CAE)
  • and Proficiency (CPE).
Students will be advised which level to take on arrival.
Our partner school is an approved Cambridge ESOL Exam Centre.

Our examination courses prepare students for all the components of the examinations: Reading, Use of English, Comprehension, Listening Comprehension and Interview. Students will complete sample papers and practice examinations.

More info on Cambridge Exams

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TOEIC Exam Preparation Course (20 lessons per week)

The TOEIC Preparation Course is a 2-week exam preparation course consisting of 20 hours of lessons each week.

More info on the TOEIC exam

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Business Courses

Super Intensive Executive English Course (30 private lessons per week)

This is a five-day English language immersion program which features an intensive study day from 09.00 to 18.00. This course provides an intensive, personalised language learning experience, enabling the participant to make real progress in the areas that they feel are most important, while spending only a short time away from work.

This course includes a daily working lunch with teachers, two dinners with teachers during the course and optional visits to local companies (arranged on request).

Price: GBP 1,490.00 per week

Mini Group Lesson in Belfast, Language school in Northern Ireland, Language course, English
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English + Work Preparation Program

The English + Work Preparation program offers the student the opportunity to obtain paid employment after attending an English language course.

First, the student will take an intensive English course for 4 - 12 weeks (depending on his/her level). During this time, the school will organize interviews for the student with local employment agencies and will also help the student prepare his/her CV and practice for the job interview through interview techniques. After the English Course, the student may choose to work for as many months as he/she wants.

Please note that we cannot guarantee job placement as this will depend on the student’s interviews with the employment agency.

School Reception, Language school in Belfast, Ulster, Language course, English

The school and StudyGlobal are able to guarantee an interview with an employment agency and most students who are able to speak English at upper intermediate level and have one or more other languages, should have no problem finding paid employment. Please also note that pay and conditions of employment vary from company to company.

Prices: 4 weeks GBP 730.00 / 6 weeks GBP 1,010.00 / 8 weeks GBP 1,330.00 / 12 weeks GBP 1,850.00 / Extra week GBP 185.00 

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Summer Course for Teenagers (12-16 years)

This course takes place in a private, boarding school with extensive grounds located just outside Belfast.

The course includes 15 group lessons per week, full-board accommodation either in the school or with local host families, airport transfers on arrival and departure and a full and varied programme of supervised activities and excursions.

2009 Starting Dates: June 28 (2-4 weeks), July 5 (2-3 weeks), July 12 (2 weeks)

Please contact us at Email info for further information.

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Other Courses
  • Long-term Evening Classes for people living and working in Belfast
  • Teacher Training Courses
  • Custom-designed courses for closed groups

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Dates

All courses start on Monday (except if Monday is a holiday - then Tuesday). A table of special starting dates for 100% beginners can be found below. Lost days, which are due to holidays will not be compensated (exceptions for one - to - one lessons possible).

Holidays 2009
 JanFebMarAprMay JunJulAugSepOctNov
Dec
 1
 17
10
4
 13
31
   25
    13
25
      28
             
On public holidays, the college will be closed – lessons missed will not be compensated
Official starting dates (absolute beginners)
 JanFebMarAprMay JunJulAugSepOctNov
Dec
 5221411
8
6
3
1
12
9
7
 19161627
26
22
20
17
14
26
23
21
   30     28
   
Beginners may start on any of the above official starting dates

Activities

The school organizes an interesting and varied program of social activities for all adult students including welcome parties in the school, guided visits to places of interest in the city and excursions outside the city during the weekend.

Guides are provided by the school, free of charge, but students are responsible for transport and entrance fees (where necessary).

The school is also happy to help students arrange any kind of sporting activity in or around Belfast.

The most popular activities available include hiking, cycling, sailing, fishing, tennis and golf. Students are responsible for all corresponding fees.

How to get to Belfast

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Our partner school is accredited by :

British Council

 

English UK  
You still have questions? Just send us an email to Email info or call us Toll-Free at 1-800-774-3948

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