+1-646 503 18 10
Favorites heart icon
Favorites heart icon
X
❮ All English schools in Newcastle
00:0000:00
 

NIS Newcastle International SchoolNewcastle, England UK

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

1 students - overall rating
Unit 37A Blandford Square - NE1 4HZ Newcastle - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults and juniors
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 5% of students.
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 25%
18-24 years 36%
25-34 years 20%
35-50 years 15%
>50 years 4%
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.

Part of the mission statement of NIS is to develop the student's interest in being lifelong learners and users of the English language whilst ensuring administrative and academic excellence through continual professional development.

Location: Newcastle International School is a language school located in the centre heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, in a modern building surrounded by cafes, restaurants and a shopping mall. The building is located in front of the back entrance of Newcastle City Library. The school is just a 1-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, 2 minutes from the Metro station, and near North Umbria Street and the famous Grey Street. The school's prime location means students are no more than a short walk away from all the major attractions in Newcastle. Such attractions and places of interest within walking distance of the school include the Discovery Museum, Tyne Theatre and Opera House, the Newcastle Arts Centre, St. James's Park, the Life Science Centre and much more.

Course selection: The school provides courses for students of all levels and various ages at different times of the year. In addition to General English courses taught over several schedules and intensities, the school provides one-to-one tuition, two-to-one tuition, IELTS Exam Preparations and Business English throughout the year. During the summer months, Junior Summer Camps are also readily available.

English Courses

Show details of all courses
Typical content of a language course
General Language
Intensive General English - GE 25Recommended English course
25 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
325£309£
Course Details
Intensive General English - GE 20Popular English course
20 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
280£266£
Course Details
Academic Advanced 25
25 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
345£328£
Course Details
Academic Essentials 20
20 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
325£309£
Course Details
General English core 15
15 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
240£228£
Course Details
Part-time General English
9 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
165£157£
Course Details
Junior
English & Adventure (Juniors Summer Camp) (11 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
630£599£
Course Details
English & Adventure Camp (Junior Summer ) - Homestay (11 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
790£771£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Junior Summer Day Camp (Lessons only) (11 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
240£228£
Course Details
Private
Online One-to-One Lessons
10 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Offer!from
275£262£
Course Details
Business
Business - Advanced-25
25 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
345£328£
Course Details
English for Business 20
20 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
325£309£
Course Details
Full-time Business English
15 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
250£238£
Course Details
Professional English
15 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
250£238£
Course Details
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
IELTS Advanced 25Recommended English course
30 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
340£323£
Course Details
IELTS Essentials Course 20Recommended English course
25 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
310£295£
Course Details
Intensive IELTS Exam PreparationRecommended English course
20 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
285£271£
Course Details
Language Plus Activity
NIS Junior Summer Football Camp (11 to 17 years old)
10 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
890£846£
Course Details

Our prices for NIS Newcastle International School include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • 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 Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
  • INCLUDED Free local SIM card

Videos & Photos

  • Happy students
    Happy students 1/12
  • 2/12
  • Welcome
    Welcome3/12
  • Surfing
    Surfing4/12
  • students
    students5/12
  • Fun activities
    Fun activities 6/12
  • Sightseeing
    Sightseeing7/12
  • Group photo
    Group photo8/12
  • Exploring the city
    Exploring the city9/12
  • Successful students
    Successful students 10/12
  • Having fun
    Having fun11/12
  • 12/12

NIS Newcastle International School

Accreditations and Quality seals
BACBritish councilPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalLanguage Cert Young Learners, LanguageCert International ESOL, LanguageCert Test of English
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
Students should arrive at 9:00
Student gender mix
52% male / 48% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at NIS Newcastle International School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Bank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2017
Legal name/parent company
Newcastle International School | Tax registration ID: 11016078

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Rooftop terrace

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Copy machine

  • Self-study areas

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Babysitter (paid)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Halal food offered 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 some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 6
    • Number of public PC workstations: 2

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 50
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 25
Junior courses - In summer: 80
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 3
Minimum age of students
16 years
11 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 4
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Junior courses In summer: 4
Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 27 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Italy 5%
Spain 5%
Saudi Arabia 4%
Brazil 4%
Turkey 3%
Israel 3%
China 2%
Japan 2%
France 1%
Other nationalities 71%

Information for all courses offered by NIS Newcastle International School

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
75.00 £
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 40 £ per course level.
Comments about courses

Extras:
Oxford Assessment Test: GBP 12 (students will need to take this test every 8-12 weeks).

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 55 £. 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, 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.
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 before the start of the course via an online form.
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 Algeria require a visa to enter and study in England UK.
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:
200 £
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
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
Ballet2 km
Cooking1 km
Dancing1 km
Diving2.5 km
Football (soccer)-4 km
Golf4 km
Horse riding6 km
Swimming3 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Examples:

- Coffee and conversation with your teachers at a local cafe.
- Guided walking tour of Newcastle city center, highlighting historical landmarks and cultural hotspots.
- Museum visits.

Adults - Paid activities

Examples:

- Option 1: Hadrian's Wall Hike & Vindolanda Roman Fort (UNESCO World Heritage site + excavated Roman fort).
- Option 2: Holy Island of Lindisfarne & Bamburgh Castle (Tidal island with historic monastery + imposing castle).
- Option 3: Edinburgh Day Trip (Scottish capital with Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile).
Leisure programme for adults & juniors (sample):
Leisure activities - Weekly
Leisure activities - Weekly

Accommodation

Show details of all accommodations
Tip: Type of accommodation. What is best for you?
Homestay
Single room, No meals
from
170 £
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
190 £
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
from
210 £
Student Residence
Single room, No meals
from
210 £
Hostel
Triple room (only for 3 people travelling together), No meals
from
165 £

Map  

Loading map content
Other language schools in Newcastle offering English courses: 

FAQ about NIS Newcastle International School, Newcastle

  • English courses at NIS Newcastle International School start at 157 £ for Part-time General English course with 9 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Intensive General English - GE 25, General English core 15
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at NIS Newcastle International School varies from 1 students (Online One-to-One Lessons) to 12 students (Intensive General English - GE 25)
  • 100% of teachers at NIS Newcastle International School hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at NIS Newcastle International School comes from Italy with a 5% representation, followed by students from Spain (5%) and Brazil (4%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • NIS Newcastle International School offers courses from 11 years (English & Adventure (Juniors Summer Camp), 15 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 27 for the rest of the year.

PDF brochure / price list of NIS Newcastle International School

General English Brochure
General English Brochure
Calculator | Reservation
At LanguageCourse.Net you always pay less! Guaranteed.
years
Starting date
Course available
Check-in date
Check-out date
+
Free LanguageCourse.Net VIP benefits
incl.
No surprises! Course material not included
FREE cancellation
FREE changes
Share:
"Excellent" 4.8/5
1.280 reviews
* of LanguageCourse.net on Trustpilot
Data transparency: How the school data is collected and measures taken to ensure data accuracy
Travel with friends - Group Discount
Ask your friends to join & save even more with our group discount
Facebook Share Box city image
NIS Newcastle International School UK | Pay Less
https://www.languagecourse.net/school-nis-newcastle-international-school-newcastle.php3
Post to Facebook
Do you know someone in particular with whom you would love to explore life in Newcastle? Just tag them in your post to Facebook or send them a link to this page in a message or email.

Not sure which course at NIS Newcastle International School Newcastle is best for you?

Get free advice from our language travel experts to help you find the best course for you.

Newcastle
Newcastle city attractiveness rated by our students:
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

More information about Newcastle including climate data and events on our Newcastle page with a list of all 4 English schools in Newcastle.
Don't just take our
word for it...
Fun stats
  • 1.000.000 US$: in course fees saved.
  • Pioneers: We were among the first sites to publish uncensored reviews of language schools. Established in 1999.
  • Leaders: We are one of the most visited independent sites dedicated to language courses.
  • >20.000 facebook fans.
Terms & Conditions | Refund Policy | Privacy & Cookies | About Us | Contact Us | Imprint | Review & User Content Policies | Trust & Safety | Affiliate Programme | Add Your School
© 1999 - 2024 LanguageCourse S.L.