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Durham School of EnglishDurham, England UK

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Rating: 5.0/5.0

1 students - overall rating
Crossgate Centre - DH1 4HF Durham - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Sightseeing programme that allows you to use your English.
  • Talking Towns: a network of independent shops and businesses whose owners will give you an insight into life in Durham.
  • Durham is one of the top destinations our students liked most
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 30%
25-34 years 40%
35-50 years 20%
>50 years 10%

Durham School of English is a small, family-run language school in the heart of the beautiful city of Durham.

Durham is a historical city located in the north east of England. The city is famous for its cathedral and castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that attracts thousands of tourists every year. It is also well-known for its prestigious university, which is the third oldest university in England, after Oxford and Cambridge. There are almost 18,000 students living in the city, of which 4,500 come from overseas. This helps give the city a vibrant, cosmopolitan feel.

As an English school, we take pride in the quality of our teaching, helping students to develop their general English skills or prepare for the IELTS exam. We also believe that it is important to find opportunities for our students to speak English outside the classroom, which we achieve through our strong links to local businesses and an exciting social programme.

English Courses

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General Language
Intensive CourseMost Popular English course
23 lessons per week
|
8 students (max)
In high demand!
Offer!from
290£276£
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Semi-intensive CoursePopular English course
15 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
Offer!from
180£171£
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Intensive IELTS Preparation CourseRecommended English course
25 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
Offer!from
310£295£
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Student opinions about Durham School of English, Durham

5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Overall school rating of
Durham School of English, Durham
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Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Social activities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Value for money
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

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22 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The investment and warm welcome from the teachers”
Review details
Course: Semi-intensive Course [English] - 4 weeks
Review date: 1. Jul. 2024 by Sophie Dafflon
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Durham School of English

Accreditations and Quality seals
ASIC
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Durham School of English and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Bank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2018
Legal name/parent company
DURHAM SCHOOL OF ENGLISH LTD | Tax registration ID: 11362162

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Free coffee

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 2

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

Additional comment about facilities of school
There is a lift to get to the first floor.

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 40
Throughout the year: 20
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 3
Adult courses Throughout the year: 3
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 25 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Italy 15%
Saudi Arabia 15%
Japan 15%
China 15%
Turkey 10%
Thailand 5%
Spain 5%
Switzerland 5%
Korea 5%
Brazil 5%
France 5%

Information for all courses offered by Durham School of English

Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 02 Jan 2024, 07 Apr 2024, 10 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 29 May 2024, 28 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full corresponding tuition fees are reimbursed
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 10. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
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Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.

Accommodation

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Homestay Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
In high demand!
from
180 £
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast
from
140 £
University Residence
Single room, No meals
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
195 £
Hotel Indigo
Single room, No meals
from
1078 £
Premier Inn
Single room, No meals
from
749 £
Radisson Blu.
Single room, No meals
from
1176 £

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FAQ about Durham School of English, Durham

  • English courses at Durham School of English start at 171 £ for Semi-intensive Course course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Durham School of English
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Durham School of English varies from 8 students (Intensive Course) to 8 students (Intensive Course)
  • 100% of teachers at Durham School of English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Durham School of English comes from China with a 15% representation, followed by students from Italy (15%) and Japan (15%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Durham School of English offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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