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Preston Academy of EnglishPreston, England UK

5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

2 students - overall rating
93 Lancaster Road - PR1 2QJ Preston - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Preston is one of the top destinations our students liked most
  • Learning progress guarantee.
  • E-learning platform.
What we dislike about the school
  • Nationality mix could be more balanced. 80 of students are from
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 60%
25-34 years 20%
35-50 years 20%
>50 years 0%

Location: Located in the culturally rich city of Preston, Lancashire, northern England, Preston Academy of English is well situated to offer students a balance of study and cultural attractions. The school is housed in the city centre, within walking distance of many amenities such as public transport, eateries, social events and museums. Attractions and places of interest nearby include the Preston central bus station, the St John's Shopping Centre, Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library, and Avenham and Miller Park.

Course selection: The school offers courses suitable for students of all levels, including a specific programme for beginners. In addition to General English programmes over various schedules and intensities, Exam Preparation for the IELTS, Trinity and OET exams are also readily available throughout the year. Preston Academy of English also supplies "Ladies only" General English programmes and "Skills focus" courses to improve writing, reading, listening and speaking abilities. One-to-One, private tuition, is also available independently or in conjunction with any other programme.

Getting around: Preston bus station is a 350m walk from the school's front doors, with the Preston train station only a 900m walk from the school. The city centre, its shops and amusements are all within walking distance. Both Manchester and Liverpool are within a 1-hour train journey of Preston.

English Courses

General Language
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Our prices for Preston Academy of English include

  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free local SIM card
  • INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
  • INCLUDED Elearning platform
  • INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs

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Ratings of Preston Academy of English compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 Preston Academy of English PrestonAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities0.0

Rating: 0.0/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

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 money5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay0.0

Rating: 0.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat0.0

Rating: 0.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Preston Academy of English (PAE)

“Preston Academy of English is not just about learning English.. Learn English in Preston, learn about new cultures from all over the world, make lifelong friends and create a new future. .”
– 
"don't want to be mentioned "
Director of Preston Academy of English
Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UK
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 8:45
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 Preston Academy of English and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2012
Legal name/parent company
Preston Academy Ltd | Tax registration ID: GB215417237

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Facilities to wash feet before praying

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 7
    • Number of public PC workstations: 14

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 79
Throughout the year: 30
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 21 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Saudi Arabia 80%
Italy 19%
Spain 12%
France 7%
Thailand 6%
Turkey 6%
Switzerland 3%
Japan 3%
England 2%
China 2%
Korea 2%

Information for all courses offered by Preston Academy of English

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
50.00 £
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:

  • Taxi Pick up from Manchester Airport: GBP 105

    Materials fee:
    1-8 weeks: GBP 35
    9-17 weeks: GBP 65
    18-26 weeks: GBP 95
    27-35 weeks: GBP 125
    36-44 weeks: GBP 155.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 50 £. 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):
29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
29 Mar 2025, 01 Apr 2025, 06 May 2025, 27 May 2025, 26 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
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 Singapore 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.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
250 £
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
30 £
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes

Leisure activities

activity possible
Ballet
Basketball
Cooking
Cricket
Dancing
Diving
Field Hockey
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Mountainbiking
Music
Rugby
Sailing
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Free social programme activities.

Adults - Paid activities

Not offered.

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FAQ about Preston Academy of English, Preston

  • English courses at Preston Academy of English start at 57 £ for Speaking Skills course with 6 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Preston Academy of English varies from 10 students (General English Standard) to 16 students (General English Intensive (Exam Preparation or Speaking Skills))
  • 100% of teachers at Preston Academy of English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Preston Academy of English comes from Saudi Arabia with a 80% representation, followed by students from Italy (19%) and Spain (12%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Preston Academy of English offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 21 for the rest of the year.

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