+44 115 988 1318

8 The Ropewalk, Nottingham NG1 5DT

www.nottinghamlanguageacademy.co.uk

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Contents

Why study at Nottingham Language Academy page 1

English Language courses page 2 - 5

Student Services page 7

Accommodation page 8 - 9

What our students say page 10 - 11

Why study at Nottingham Language Academy?

We are located in the city centre and have a great reputation amongst international students for quality teaching, friendly staff and great facilities. Our beautiful Academy is in the heart of Nottingham, near many shops, cafes, art galleries, restaurants and hotels.

We offer a wide range of practical English language courses and provide high quality teaching with flexible study o p t i o n s i n a b e a u t i f u l environment, designed to develop our students’ confidence and i n c r e a s e t h e i r m ot iv at i o n . Whether our students’ goal is to improve their job prospects, get a place at university, pass an English language exam, live and work abroad, improve their English for business purposes, adapt to life in the UK or travel and see the world, we have a course to suit them.

Nottingham is a thriving, multi-cultural city in the heart of England and home to around 303,000 people. Over 70,000 students are studying in Nottingham’s two world-class universities. It has excellent transport links to several cities across the UK, such as Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and London. It has an international airport so it is easy to travel to neighbouring countries at a very low cost. The cost of living is lower here than in many other cities which means that students get good value for their money.

There is plenty to see and do in Nottingham, including shopping in one of the UK's best cities, delighting in some of the best arts, sporting events and culture in the UK, making the most of the thriving nightlife or enjoying easy access to beautiful open spaces.

A quick glance at some of our key features:

• Excellent value

• Professional, motivated and enthusiastic teachers

• A fun, sociable and enjoyable learning environment

• Catering for all levels (from A1 to C2)

• Small class sizes - average class size is 8 students with a maximum of 15 (Pronunciation/Conversation Class with a maximum of 20)

• Multinational classes with mixed nationality students

• Comfortable and fully equipped surroundings

• Unlimited free computer use, wi-fi and internet access

• Morning, afternoon and evening courses

• Flexible study options

• Complementary hot and cold drinks, and biscuits

• End-of- course Academy certificate

•A range of great social activities throughout the year

L I N D A WA L K E R A C A D E MY D I R E C T O R

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English language courses

• General English classes

• Exam preparation classes

• One-to-One tuition

• Business English classes

• English for Specific Purposes (Pronunciation/Conversation Class)

• Custom-made courses for groups

• Summer courses for young learners

General English

This course helps students to improve their English language skills in the core areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing. The emphasis is on improving the students’ fluency and building confidence when speaking in English. We cater for all language levels, from beginner (A1) to proficient (C2) learners. Courses start every week and students are given a placement test before or on their first session to ensure they join t h e m o s t appropriate group for their level.

S t u d e n t s c a n c o m b i n e t h e i r G e n e r a l E n g l i s h lessons with exam preparation (IELTS, FCE, CAE or CPE) , Business English and/or with one-to-one tuition. Progress in learning English is referenced to the Common European F r a m e w o r k o f Reference (CEFR) and m o n i t o r e d b y c o n t i n u o u s assessment and regular tests.

Course material: textbook (to be purchased when joining the course) and supplementary material.

Exam Preparation Classes (IELTS, FCE, CAE and CPE)

Our Exam Preparation Course covers all the parts of the students’ chosen exam in detail, f o c u s i n g o n e x a m s t r a t e g i e s a n d techniques in order to help them excel at the exam. We also provide our students with a personalised study p l a n , c o n s t a n t l y m o n i t o r i n g t h e i r s t r e n g t h s a n d weaknesses to help them succeed.

Students can join whenever they want and finish whenever

they are ready to take the exam. Since it is an ongoing course, exam strategies and techniques are repeatedly reviewed and reinforced so that newcomers do not miss out on

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vital information and tips regarding the exam. The same is true concerning the theoretical knowledge and practice of exam parts and individual papers.

Those who would like to improve their grammar and vocabulary knowledge besides their examination skills could also enrol on our General English courses (on a flexible basis, from one day to five days a week), and so prepare for the exam through two joint courses.

All those students who would like to join our Examination Preparation Courses are required to do an exam-specific entry test, including an Interview, Listening, Reading, Use of English and Writing. The test and the interview take approximately two hours. All this is necessary for us to determine the exact English level and knowledge of our new students as well as their aims and targets regarding the date they wish to take the exam on. Students do not need to prepare for the test since its purpose is to paint a clear and realistic picture of their strengths and weaknesses, i.e. essential information for achieving their goals. With that information, they and their tutors can then start working for the exam, based on a personalised study plan.

Course material: textbook (to be purchased when joining the course) and supplementary material.

Pronunciation / Conversation Class

This joint course will help students identify their own pronunciation diff iculties and give them an awareness of how English sounds are formed. It will help them to improve their understanding of spoken English as well as their speaking skills

through the use of a great variety of conversation topics. For the Conversation part of the lesson, tutors will not only prepare topic-related tasks and facilitate discussions, but will also ensure that all participants (including new-comers) are given opportunities to speak.

The Pronunciation component of the course focuses on the following areas:

• Individual sounds - vowels and consonants

• Consonant clusters

• Weakening

• The International Phonetic Alphabet and using a dictionary to check pronunciation

• Stress

• Rhythm

• Intonation

• Ear training - learning to listen what to listen for

The Conversation component of the course focuses on the following areas:

• Speaking and listening

• Confidence-building

• Getting acquainted with various accents

• Learning new vocabulary through topic-related tasks

• Discussing a range of interesting topics

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One-to-One Classes

These lessons are designed for students who would like to improve particular skills in English or who would like to focus on English for special purposes. Such lessons can be a great way to make fast progress. Lessons are easy to fit around the students’ commitments because it is them who choose when and how often they would like to study. Our one-to-one lessons are also a good way to help students to become self-assured before joining a group course. We offer one-to-one tuition in the following (and many more) areas:

• Exam techniques

• Business English

• Conversation and pronunciation

• Writing and spelling

• Presentation skills

• Job interview and application techniques

• English for the care industry

• English for the hospitality industry

• English for law

• English for the travel industry

• English for finance

• British culture and civilisation

• English for literature

Lessons can take place at our premises or at our students’ places of work.

Business English Classes

Our English for Business course is for both professional people and students who would like to further develop their English language skills, prepare for a job interview, pass a Business English exam or become more confident in work situations. The programme can also focus on specialist English for a particular sector.

In our Business English Classes, English language skills and grammar are taught within a business context. We cover various business topics and issues along with using relevant and authentic material, specifically designed for the work sector. We also include real-life activities, such as case studies, simulated business meetings, negotiations, presentations, lectures and job interviews.

Our Business English classes can also lead to proficiency exams like BEC and BULATS.

Course material: textbook (to be purchased when joining the course) and supplementary material.

Custom-made English courses for groups

These courses are for companies o r g r o u p s l o o k i n g f o r a c o m b i n a t i o n o f l a n g u a g e improvement and personal/professional development. These can be arranged at any time of the year and can include social and cultural activities too. Please c o n t a c t u s w i t h y o u r requirements.

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Summer School for Young Learners

Our summer school courses offer an unforgettable experience for young learners and teenagers (11 - 17 years old) from Beginner (A1) to Advanced (C1) levels during July and August. Students are welcome to book for as many weeks as they would like to during these summer months.

Based in the stunning Park District of the historic city of Nottingham, our Summer School is ideal for those who would like to improve their English, combine lessons with exciting social activities, taste life in the UK, make new friends from all over the world and gain a wonderful summer time experience.

There is a residential (accommodation with our carefully selected host families) and a non-residential (staying with friends or family) option. For an additional fee, we can arrange private transport to and from the Academy each day. Whichever option they choose, the safety and care of our students is our top priority.

Course material: textbook (to be purchased when joining the course) and supplementary material.

We are a registered examination centre (Registration No: 63787) for Trinity College London exams:

Graded Exams in Spoken English (GESE)

GESE is an internationally recognised oral exam accepted by universities, companies and other inst itutions. These exams are designed to complement general English language courses, and exam preparation focuses on the development of communicative skills and building confidence among candidates. The exam includes talking about a subject or text which you can choose and prepare for in advance. It is a one-to-one interview with a Trinity examiner testing your real communication skills (speaking and listening). It has 12 levels, from Grade 1 to 12 (pre-A1 to C2). GESE Grade 2, Grade 3 and Grade 5 exams are approved by UKVI for visa or settlement purposes when taken at a UK SELT centre. Information and resources to prepare for these exams

are available in the UK visa section (https://www.gov.uk/apply-uk-visa) on this website.

Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Qualifications

The Integrated Skills in English (ISE) test is an internationally recognised exam which tests all English language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. It is intended for those young people and adults who require a respected English language qualification. The exam is divided into two modules: reading & writing module and listening & speaking module. The test modules can be taken together or separately. There are five levels of the ISE exam: ISE0, ISEI, ISEII, ISEIII, ISEIV which refer to the A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 levels of the CEFR.

UK ESOL Skills for Life

The ESOL Skills for Life qualifications are for people aged 16 and over who live in the UK and need English for everyday life and for work. They are designed to help people progress into mainstream English education and employment. The exam includes all English language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. There are five levels: Entry 1. Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2 (NQF levels). Level 1 and Level 2 are recognised by the UK UCAS (https://www.ucas.com/) (University and Colleges Admission Services) as sufficient entry requirements to UK higher education.

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General Information *

Lesson Times and Breaks:

• Morning classes (9:30 – 13:00): A 30-minute break included.

• Afternoon classes (13:45 – 17:00) or (14:00 - 17:30) : A 15-minute / 30-minute break included.

• Evening classes (18:15 – 20:15 or 18:30 – 20:30): No break included.

Age

The minimum age for joining most adult English courses is 16. Please call us or check our website for exceptions.

Fees

For our current course prices, please refer to our website.

Discounts

We offer 10% discount for bookings of 10 weeks or more. For bookings of 20 weeks or more, we offer 15% (does not apply to One-to-One tuition or bookings made via agents).

Course Material

A relevant textbook needs to be purchased by each student upon joining a course at the Academy. Textbooks cost between £20 and £30.

* Please note that different information applies to our Summer School for young learners programme, one-to-one tuition and custom-made courses for groups.

Student Services

We have a great team of people who always make sure our students get all the help they need while studying with us.

Social Activities

We would like our students to experience the rich social and cultural life Nottingham has to offer. Through City Life we organise a great variety of trips for our students to enjoy.

The fee for these trips varies between £25 and £29.

We also arrange free of charge activities, such as picnics, barbeques and international student evenings.

Airport Pick-Up

We offer a personal airport pick-up service from all major airports. This service needs to be booked and paid for in advance so students should let us know whether they need help with travelling at the time of booking their course. Please check our website for our current fees.

General Advice

We are always here to help with any aspect of l iv ing and study ing in Nottingham. For example, we can help our students to open a bank account, register with the police and G.P, register for exams and find accommodation. We can also give them travel advice, help with university applications, help with exam entries and provide council tax exemption along with proof of study letters.

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Accommodation

Our Accommodation Officer can help our students to find somewhere nice to stay while they are studying with us. We understand how important accommodation is and this is why all housing is carefully checked by our staff to ensure that our students are comfortable, happy and safe.

Students can choose from Homestay, self-catering student apartment, private house share and guest house/hotel. Detailed information on accommodation is to be found on our website at

http://nottinghamlanguageacademy.co.uk/aboutus/accommodation.php

Homestay

Staying in a British home is the perfect way to practise newly acquired language skills, to experience the English way of life and culture as well as to make long-lasting friendships. Nottingham Language Academy has an approved network of host families who are experienced in looking after our students. All Homestay hosts are carefully chosen before being appointed. Most of our Homestay accommodation is within walking distance or a short bus ride from the Academy. Prices are £110 or £130 per week depending on meal options along with a one-off booking fee of £30.

Self-Catering Student Apartment

For those students who would like to meet lots of new people and have fun in a friendly atmosphere a shared student apartment is the right place. The apartments are located within walking distance or a short bus ride from the Academy. This option is available throughout the summer time if students are enrolling on a course for more than 2 weeks and during the rest of the year if students are enrolling on a course for more than 6 weeks. Please check availability before making a booking. Prices range from £110 to £160 per week.

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Guest House or Hotel

Nottingham has a large number of guest houses and hotels. Prices range from £30 to £120 per night. We work with a variety of hotels and can advise our students on the best place to suit their requirements.

Apartments

If planning a long term stay in Nottingham and wanting some privacy, renting an apartment might be a good option. Students will have to get in touch with a letting agency. We can provide a list of reputable letting agents and landlords to help our students to find accommodation which suits their needs.

Prices start from £70 per week.

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What our students say

T h e t i m e I ’ v e s p e n t a t N o t t i n g h a m L a n g u a g e Academy has definitely proved to be efficient as I’ve had the opportunity to improve my communication skills and greatly benefited from the professional teaching in every class I’ve attended. I’ve

also really enjoyed the multicultural environment of the school. I met very helpful teachers who excelled in their subjects and put all their efforts into not only teaching us as well as possible but also into bringing the English culture as such into the classroom. I’ve really enjoyed the different techniques that the teachers have used to achieve their aims in the classroom and I’ve appreciated their passion for work. I am sure that they will continue to provide the students with high- quality teaching.

C H RY S O S T O M O S X I N A R I S , P A P H O S , C Y P R U S – B U S I N E S S E N G L I S H C L A S S

Being a student at NLA has been my best choice to prepare for the FCE exam. T h e t e a c h e r s a r e excellent. They have been helping me since my first lesson so I am very grateful for all their support. I’ve also found the atmosphere at the A c a d e m y v e r y motivating as it is welcoming and friendly. I have also met a lot of great people there. And now that I have passed the FCE exam, I can’t wait to join their CAE exam preparation course.

C R I S T I N A M E D I N A P I E R A , S PA I N – FCE E X A M P R E PA R AT I O N C L A S S

I strongly recommend this school to students who are aiming at achieving a high score in the IELTS exam. The teachers are well prepared and enrich their lessons with a w i d e r a n g e o f different techniques, tips and advice which help students to successfully pass the exam.

I am very satisfied with my course because I can study in a multi-national atmosphere and under the supervision of wonderful teachers. I am also grateful for the help I receive from the other members of staff who make me feel at home. I really enjoy studying at Nottingham Language Academy and I will never forget my time here.

A L E S S A N D R A O T T O N E L L O , I TA LY – IELTS E X A M P R E PA R AT I O N C L A S S

My time in Nottingham will end soon, but thanks to Nottingham Language Academy, I will leave sat isf ied with many excellent memories of my lessons, classmates and teachers as well as o f t h e A c a d e m y ’ s positive and amazing

a t m o s p h e r e w h i c h makes everyone happy. I did not only find people here but rather a family. If you have never tried attending an English course at this Academy, I’d highly recommend it to you. What are you waiting for? Book now.

P AU L -J U L I E N L A F O N T , F R A N C E – CAE E X A M P R E PA R AT I O N C L A S S

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I will always be grateful for being g i v e n t h e o p p o r t u n i t y t o s t u d y a t N o t t i n g h a m L a n g u a g e Academy. From my very first lesson I h a v e e n j o y e d every moment of being there. The

l e s s o n s a r e colourful, thanks to the excellent teachers who are friendly and helpful at the same time. Most of all, it is a great opportunity to meet people from all over the world: While you make friends you also learn a lot from one another.

N AU Z I K A O R B Á N , H U N G A RY – G E N E R A L E N G L I S H C O U R S E

Studying at Nottingham Language Academy has been a really except ional experience for me as I have met lots of people from different places around the world, which is pretty cool. Before c o m i n g h e r e , I ’ d thought that learning a n o t h e r l a n g u a g e would be difficult but there I had to realise that, with the support of experienced and well-qualified teachers as well as with the right tools and in a great atmosphere, everything can be easy if one is willing to put the effort in.

M A R C O S V E G A , M E X I C O – G E N E R A L E N G L I S H C O U R S E

It has been a pleasure t o s t u d y a t N o t t i n g h a m Language Academy. At the beginning of my studies I was very apprehensive, but the teacher made me feel really comfortable, and I have grown in my c o n f i d e n c e a n d ability. The staff are knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful, making the Academy a great place to learn.

G L E N B A M F O R D , U N I T E D K I N G D O M – TEFL, O N E - T O -O N E T U I T I O N

I enjoyed studying at Nottingham Language Academy because my English became better than before. At the Academy I felt an a t m o s p h e r e o f familiarity, friendship a n d c o - o p e r a t i o n between the students and teachers. In my c l a s s t h e r e w e r e

many nationalities with different cultural backgrounds. When I go home, I will really miss the place, my new friends and the teachers.

A M A N I H A K A M I , S AU D I A R A B I A – G E N E R A L E N G L I S H C O U R S E

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How to book your course with us

There are many ways. We are always happy to give information on course availability, the total cost and, if necessary, help with visa application letters.

Enrolment can be done:

• by telephone - call us on 0115 988 1318 or on +44 115 988 1318 from outside of the UK

• in person - reception opening times are 09:00 - 20:00 Monday to Thursday and 09:00 – 17:30 on Friday

• via email - via downloading our application form, completing and emailing it to: bookings@NottinghamLanguageAcademy.co.uk

• via post - by posting the completed application form to Nottingham Language Academy, 8 The Ropewalk, Nottingham, NG1 5DT, UK

Payment Procedure

• Cash (pay in person at the academy)

• Cheque (in person or via post, by making cheques payable to Nottingham Language Academy Ltd. and writing the applicants’ name on the back of the cheque)

• Credit* or Debit Card (in person or on the telephone)

•Bank Transfer (for international transfers please add £12 to cover standard UK banking charges and make sure to also cover any additional charges made by the payers’ own bank).

Transfer funds to:

Santander, Bridle Road, Bootle L30 4GB

Sort Code: 09-01-28

Account Number: 88400386

IBAN: GB83ABBY09012888400386

IBAN BIC: ABBYGB2L

Account Name: Nottingham Language Academy Ltd.

* A 2% supplement will automatically be added to the total payment if paying by credit card and debit card if the latter is issued outside the UK.

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Course Booking

To guarantee a place on a course, full payment should be made at least 21 days prior to the start of the course.

All fees are in GBP. Fees include all tuition, placement and level tests (EFL) as well as the use of all Academy facilities and resources. Coursebook and examination fees for proficiency exams like IELTS, FCE, CAE and CPE (£125) are not included.

Insurance

We strongly recommend that an insurance policy is taken out to cover reimbursement of course fees, travel and repatriation should the need to cancel the course arise. We recommend insurance from COURSE-U-CAN.COM Travel Insurance.

Insurance is automatically included in our Summer School fees for Young Learners.

If a visa is necessary

We are accredited by the British Council and Accreditation UK, a Home Off ice approved accreditation body under the Immigration Rules for Visitors. Therefore, we can accept and help students who want to apply for a Student Visitor Visa to study English with us.

If our prospective students need a visa to study in the UK, they must fully understand the UK visa system before applying. We recommend that they research this on the Home Office website (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration) which includes a lot of important information. Advice can also be obtained from the British Embassy, Consulate or High Commission in your country.

Length of visas

• Short-term Study Visa (child): 6 months (for students under the age of 18)

• Short-term Study Visa: 6 months (for students who are 18 or over the age of 18)

• Short-term Study Visa: 11 months (for students who are 18 or over the age of 18)

If our prospective students need a visa, they should complete the Application Form and send it to us (via post or email) with the following information:

• Name

• Date of birth

• Passport number

• Nationality

• Course title

• Course start date

• Duration of study period (start date and finish date)

• Their UK address/If help is needed to find accommodation in the UK

Once we have all the above details and have received the payment of at least four weeks’ fees, we will issue a Confirmation of Enrolment letter. Students can then apply for a Short-term Study Visa. If they are refused a visa, we need a copy of the refusal letter in order to refund the course fees except an administration fee of £100.

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Terms and Conditions Once an enrolment is accepted by Nottingham Language Academy, the following conditions (as outlined in the Payment, Refund, Cancellation and Absence sections below) become legally binding. All students agree to be bound by the regulations, policies and procedures of Nottingham Language Academy (paper copies are available on request).

Payment of Fees

Course fees must be paid in full at least 21 days prior to the start of the course or immediately upon booking if less than 21 days prior to the start of the course. There is usually a minimum booking period of four weeks. In the case where a Confirmation of Enrolment letter is required for visa purposes, we recommend that full fees are paid at the time of booking.

Homestay accommodation fees for the first four weeks must be paid at the time of booking followed by payment every four weeks. For bookings of less than four weeks, full payment must be made at the time of booking.

General Refund and Cancellation Policy

•Courses cancelled more than 21 days prior to the start of the course will receive a full refund minus an administration charge of £20.

•Courses cancelled between 21 and 14 days prior to the start of the course will be charged 25% of the course fee.

•Courses cancelled between 14 and 7 days prior to the start of the course will be charged 50% of the course fee.

•Courses cancelled 7 days or fewer prior to the start of the course will receive no refund.

•Homestay accommodation cancelled more than 7 days before arrival will not be charged.

•Homestay accommodation cancelled fewer than 7 days before arrival will be charged one week’s fees.

Students leaving their accommodation early must give at least two weeks’ notice. Any additional fees paid for after the two-week notice period will be refunded.

Cancellations must be received by us in writing (by post or email) within these timescales. No refund of fees will be made after the start of the course.

Nottingham Language Academy reserves the right to cancel a course if there are insufficient students (minimum 5) registered. In this case, an alternative course will be offered (this may mean reduced hours) or a full refund will be given.

In cases where a visa is refused, the course fee will be refunded upon receipt of the visa refusal letter. An administration fee of £100 will be charged.

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Payment and cancellation of one-to-one classes

Payment is required at least one week prior to the lesson. Students must inform the Academy at least one working day in advance if they wish to cancel a lesson.

Authorised Absence

Students who wish to take a break from their studies (for example to go on holiday) must give at least 7 days’ notice in order to not lose the payment. An Authorised Absence form must be submitted to the office. The payment will then be carried forward.

Safety

Nottingham Language Academy is a very safe and caring environment for studying. To safeguard the health and safety of students and staff, we reserve the right to expel any student (e.g. in case of gross misconduct), having given due notice to the parent/guardian in the case of students under the age of 18. In the event of such expulsion, no refund of fees will be made by Nottingham Language Academy.

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