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Norwich Study CentreNorwich, England UK

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4 students - overall rating
5, Tombland - NR3 1HE Norwich - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Outside courtyard with table tennis and space to relax.
  • Free tea and coffee.
  • Norwich is one of the top destinations our students liked most
  • Learning progress guarantee.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 10%
18-24 years 50%
25-34 years 20%
35-50 years 15%
>50 years 5%
The average age outside summer is 11 years higher than in summer.

Location: Norwich Study Centre is located in the medieval English city of Norwich. A city with a great history, Norwich was the first English city to be acclaimed as a UNESCO City of Literature and houses one of the largest outdoor markets in Britain. The school is located centrally, with many eateries, restaurants, cafés and nighttime entertainment venues close by. Within walking distance of the school, students will find Norwich Castle, several high street stores, Mandell's Art Gallery and a cinema. The Norwich train station is a short 8-minutes walk from the school, with easy access to London via a 2-hour train journey.

Course selection: The school offers courses for all walks of life and needs. They have professional development programmes for Teachers, Content and Language Integrated Learning Services (CLIL) and Occupational English Test Preparation Programmes (OET). All of which are in addition to their numerous English courses for adults and young learners. General English programmes are available over various schedules and intensities, with specific programmes, in conjunction with cultural and work experiences, readily available throughout the year. IELTS and Cambridge preparation programmes are also available.

School facilities: The school's facilities offer everything a student may need to reach their language goals in a comfortable and friendly environment. These facilities include a computer lab, library, lounge area and a garden. All classrooms have ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

English Courses

General Language
Junior
Work & Study
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Specialty Courses

Our prices for Norwich Study Centre include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Free local SIM card
  • INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee

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Student opinions about Norwich Study Centre, Norwich

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating of
Norwich Study Centre, Norwich
4 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Social activities
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
All the teachers I have studied with were enthusiastic and have excellent teaching skills and helpful.
Disliked
As learners changed over a short period of time, lessons with the same content were sometimes repeated, which may be unavoidable at a language schools, but for learners, repeating already be taught seems like waste of time, and it was painful.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: great
Other comments All staff are very friendly and take good care of us. Also, always pay enough attention to us.
Course: IELTS Standard Exam Preparation [English] - 10 weeks
Review date: 18. Sep. 2023 by Misako Horie
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Enriching lessons with students from all over the world. Evenings with all the students together.
Disliked
Afternoon activities are less interesting and are not replaced if it rains. Not enough sports activities or activities with the other pupils in the school. Some lessons were not dynamic enough for communication between students.
Insider tip: The market
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Good
Other comments Very good
Course: Young Learners - English + Activities - 2 weeks
Review date: 8. Aug. 2023 by Anais Paul Vlasova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Teachers are very good at engaging students
Disliked
Too much age gap inside the school
Review details
Course: Young Learners - English + Activities - 2 weeks
Review date: 24. Jun. 2024 by Matilda Susco
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Friendly, good teachers, interesting
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Interesting
Course: General English - 13 weeks
Review date: 5. Dec. 2022 by Adel Roxana Horvath
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Norwich Study Centre compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 Norwich Study Centre NorwichAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Norwich Study Centre

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
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 Norwich Study Centre and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoWestern Union - logoCash payment - logoVisa Debit - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2000
Legal name/parent company
The Flying Classrooms Ltd | Tax registration ID: 3994304

General school facilities

  • Snack vending machine

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Student support desk

  • Computer lab

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Table tennis

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Free coffee

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Heating in most classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 14
    • Number of public PC workstations: 2

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 5
Minimum age of students
16 years
11 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 3
Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
Average age of students
In summer: 17 years
Throughout the year: 28 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Saudi Arabia 21%
Italy 16%
Germany 14%
Spain 9%
Japan 7%
China 4%
Turkey 2%
Korea 2%
Chile 2%
France 2%
Switzerland 1%
Thailand 1%
Brazil 1%
Other nationalities 18%

Information for all courses offered by Norwich Study Centre

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
120.00 £
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 35 £ per course level.
Comments about courses

Airport Transfer (one way):

Norwich Airport: GBP 20.

Stansted Airport: GBP 160.

Heathrow Airport: GBP 225.

Gatwick Airport: GBP 240.


Additional cost for under-18s GBP 20.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 80 £. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 16 Dec 2024 - 31 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, 19 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
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.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
40 £
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet-
Baseball-
Basketball-
Cooking-
Cricket-
Dancing-
Field Hockey-
Football (soccer)-
Golf-
Horse riding-
Music-
Rugby-
Skiing-
Squash-
Swimming1.5 km
Table Tennis-
Tennis-
Volleyball-
Windsurfing-
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Weekly conversation club
- Table tennis
- Weekly sports in the park.

Adults - Paid activities

- London, full day with guide: GBP 70
- Cambridge, full day with guide: GBP 55
- Beach/seaside resort, half day: GBP 25
- Boat trip on the Norfolk Broads, half day: GBP 25
- Sainsbury Centre for the Visual Arts: GBP 6
- Norwich Quiz Tour: GBP 5
- Traditional English cream tea: GBP 16
- Ghost Walk: GBP 12
- Norwich Cathedral: GBP 10
- Norwich Castle Museum: GBP 10
- Roller-skating: GBP 15
- Bridewell Museum: GBP 10
- Cinema: GBP 10
- Bowling: GBP 15
- Sports in the park: GBP 5
- Laser Tag: GBP 15
- Escape Room: GBP 25
- Student party: GBP 5

Junior - Free activities

- Weekly sports in the park
- Student parties
- Weekly conversation club (may not be available throughout summer).

Junior - Paid activities

- London, full day with guide GBP 70
- Cambridge, full day with guide GBP 55
- Beach/seaside resort, half day GBP 25
- Boat trip on the Norfolk Broads, half day GBP 25
- Sainsbury Centre for the Visual Arts GBP 6
- Norwich Quiz Tour GBP 5
- Traditional English cream tea GBP 16
- Ghost Walk GBP 12
- Norwich Cathedral GBP 5
- Norwich Castle Museum GBP 10
- Roller-skating GBP 15
- Bridewell Museum GBP 10
- Cinema GBP 10
- Bowling GBP 15
- Sports in the park GBP 5
- Laser Tag GBP 15
- Escape Room GBP 25
- Student party GBP 5

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Questions and answers about Norwich Study Centre

  • Norwich Study Centre is eligible to apply for a student visa. The school will provide you with a visa letter once you have booked and paid for your booking in full.
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 04, 2024

FAQ about Norwich Study Centre, Norwich

  • We are happy to offer the student an Exam Preparation course for the Cambridge IGCSE (First) exam, but unfortunately we are not an examination centre for this. We would, however, be happy to help the student arrange to take the exam elsewhere if they choose to study with us.
    Emily, Student Officer from Norwich Study Centre - Oct 01, 2021
  • The accommodation Junior Summer Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Norwich Study Centre
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Norwich Study Centre varies from 14 students (General English PLUS English for Work) to 14 students (General English PLUS English for Work)
  • 100% of teachers at Norwich Study Centre hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Norwich Study Centre comes from Saudi Arabia with a 21% representation, followed by students from Italy (16%) and Germany (14%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Norwich Study Centre offers courses from 11 years (Young Learners - English + Activities, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 17 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.

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