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IELTS Preparation

Notting Hill College
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*All of our lessons are individually tailored to suit the learners needs and schedule. There are also discounts available for block bookings.

Our IELTS classes require you to attend our campus in Manchester for 10 hours a week. If you need to improve skills such as your essay writing skills, our English teachers will highlight this in every session to ensure that you are ready for your exam. Whatever skills you feel need improving; our English teachers will incorporate them into their lesson plans. Let us know what you wish to gain from the course before your lessons begin and we will provide you with a customised course that meets your requirements by focusing on your strengths and weaknesses and increasing your confidence.

The NHC IELTS Preparation classes are beneficial for the following reasons:

 Focuses on your skills development
 Allows you to bridge your learning gap
 They allow the flexibility to study at a time that suits you
 They are available at affordable rates

Objectives
The IELTS preparation course at NHC aims to enable students to:
• Learn, apply and master exam strategies and techniques: To help you achieve your best possible score.
• Take practice exam papers: To allow you to experience an IELTS test under exam conditions and become familiar with the format of the exam. Your teacher will tell you what you are doing well and give you advice on how to improve.
• Practice and develop their overall skills: Reading, writing, listening, and speaking English – Special attention is given to the enhancement of reading skills, writing skills and the application of critical and analytical thinking. These are emphasised as these skills are not only key to success in the IELTS exam, but are also important for students who want to continue their studies at a university in the UK.
• Receive constructive feedback: Your teachers will be able to offer detailed advice on the techniques needed to succeed in each part of the exam and increase your chances of success.
• Homework assignments: You will also be given regular homework to encourage you to continue your language development outside of school time.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing

Class schedule

Course duration
1-4 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
10 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 8 students
Maximum 8 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Notting Hill College is located in the centre of Manchester. This location provides an ideal learning environment for students looking to learn English as they can immerse themselves in a city of culture. From visiting the prestigious Manchester Library in St Peter's Square or the recently re-opened Whitworth Art Gallery, there really is no shortage of opportunities to enhance your learning experience. Students can choose from a variety of courses such as our General English and IELTS courses. Notting Hill College provides students with the option to study expert courses while learning at a pace to suit them. Facilities include a dedicated study area with wi-fi, free refreshments, and self-study materials.

Year opened
2004
Number of classrooms
3

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Elevators
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Studying Area

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Notting Hill College varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

NHC teaches students from all over the world, including:

Saudi Arabia
50%
Spain
50%

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Notting Hill College is located in the heart of Manchester City Centre. It is close to St Peter's Square tram stop and has excellent links to a variety of public transport methods. The fantastic location means that all of Manchester's major attractions are never too far away.

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"I improved my speaking English also my grammar."

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I liked everything in this college and I had improved my English language.

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Duration of study
6 weeks
Date of study
14 Jan 2016 - 29 Feb 2016
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from NHC. Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Manchester based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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