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International HouseDurham, England UK

Quarryheads Lane - DH1 4SZ Durham - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Local tours and attractions included.
  • Durham School situated in one of the top 5 University cities in the UK.
  • Located only a 10 minute walk into the city of Durham.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 18%
18-24 years 52%
25-34 years 19%
35-50 years 8%
>50 years 3%
The average age outside summer is 3 years higher than in summer.

Location: International House (IH) Durham is located in the unique city of Durham, in the northeast of England. The city centre of Durham is a designated conservation area with over 630 listed buildings. These Young Learners programmes are housed in the Durham School, one of the oldest and most prestigious boarding schools in England, offering students many unique and authentic summer learning and educational experiences. Newcastle International Airport is around a 60-minute journey from Durham via public transport.

Accreditations and Associations: The school is accredited by the British Council and is part of the EnglishUK group.

School chain: International House Trust Ltd has provided top-quality care and tuition to students of all levels and ages for over 45 years. With various schools and junior centres throughout the World, the group offers vast experience and knowledge from within the educational sector.

As part of a charitable trust, International House Trust Ltd centres and schools reinvest profits into developing and improving their student's experience and success.

English Courses

General Language

Our prices for International House include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes

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International House

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEAQUALSEnglish UKIALCPreferential 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 8:00
Student gender mix
55% male / 45% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at International House and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Year of school foundation
2019
Legal name/parent company
International House Newcastle | Tax registration ID: 1381691

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Restaurant

  • Microwave for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Garden

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 20

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 170
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 45
Junior courses - In summer: 200
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 80
Minimum age of students
8 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 30
Adult courses Throughout the year: 14
Junior courses In summer: 10
Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 23 years
Throughout the year: 26 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Saudi Arabia 22%
Turkey 14%
Brazil 11%
Italy 10%
Spain 8%
England 8%
Japan 6%
Switzerland 6%
France 4%
Thailand 4%
Korea 4%
Vietnam 3%
Germany 3%
Chile 2%

Information for all courses offered by International House

Lesson duration
55 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

Transfers from/to Newcastle International Airport or Newcastle Train Central Station: GBP 50 each way.

Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 05 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 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)
50 £
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 possible
Swimming

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Welcome night, orientation tour, museum visits, movie nights.

Adults - Paid activities

Bowling, tour of St James Park, Excursions to Edinburgh, Durham, York, The Lake District and Castles of Northumbria.

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FAQ about International House, Durham

  • English courses at International House start at 956 £ for IH Residential Programme course with 25 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at International House comes from Saudi Arabia with a 22% representation, followed by students from Turkey (14%) and Brazil (11%).
  • International House offers courses from 8 years to 17. Average age is 23 during the summer and 26 for the rest of the year.

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