Semi-Intensive Afternoon

English Path Birmingham

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Course description

The General English semi intensive course is 20 lessons in the afternoon plus one extra lesson per day (Electives). Electives include: Business, Finance, IELTS, EAP, Cambridge, Communication skills, Writing skills and more.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-25 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
25 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
22 Dec 2025 - 26 Dec 2025, 01 Jan 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 25 Dec 2026 - 01 Jan 2027

English Path Birmingham does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Afternoon session
12:45 PM - 05:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Birmingham.

Class size

Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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"Excellent school."

kriangsuk kokitphunphon, student from UK

Like teaching Easy to understand teachers Good environment school Meet new friends Practice speaking English Have more confidence in speaking.

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
26 Feb 2024 - 22 Mar 2024
Would you recommend this school?
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Housing

English Path Birmingham offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Self-Catering - Twin

$268
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Birmingham
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 12:00 PM
$268
A homestay provides an opportunity to stay with a local family. It's an affordable accommodation alternative, ideal for independent leisure travellers of all ages, interns, gap year students, students living abroad and anyone seeking a real and genuine travel experience.

We can check availability for your preferences based on:

Self Catering homestay
Half board homestay
Bed and Breakfast homestay

Services included
Bed linen, towels, telephone use for emergencies. Students need to make sure
to discuss laundry with their host family after you arrive as laundry facilities will depend on the individual homestay.
Extra cost of services: Some hosts might charge a fee for the use of kitchen

Will the Homestay arrange to pick up the student from the airport?
No, however, you can book your airport transfer with your EP school. The transfer to the accommodation will then be organised accordingly.

Where are the host families located?
Homestays are situated within 30-55 minutes of the city centre in different areas of the city.

Homestay - Breakfast Only - Twin

$275
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Birmingham
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, air conditioning, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 30 - 55 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$275
A homestay provides an opportunity to stay with a local family. It's an affordable accommodation alternative, ideal for independent leisure travellers of all ages, interns, gap year students, students living abroad and anyone seeking a real and genuine travel experience.

We can check availability for your preferences based on:

Self Catering homestay
Half board homestay
Bed and Breakfast homestay

Services included
Bed linen, towels, telephone use for emergencies. Students need to make sure
to discuss laundry with their host family after you arrive as laundry facilities will depend on the individual homestay.
Extra cost of services: Some hosts might charge a fee for the use of kitchen

Will the Homestay arrange to pick up the student from the airport?
No, however, you can book your airport transfer with your EP school. The transfer to the accommodation will then be organised accordingly.

Where are the host families located?
Homestays are situated within 30-55 minutes of the city centre in different areas of the city.

Homestay Single - Breakfast Only - Standard

$296
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Birmingham
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, air conditioning, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 30 - 55 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$296
A homestay provides an opportunity to stay with a local family. It's an affordable accommodation alternative, ideal for independent leisure travellers of all ages, interns, gap year students, students living abroad and anyone seeking a real and genuine travel experience.

We can check availability for your preferences based on:

Self Catering homestay
Half board homestay
Bed and Breakfast homestay

Services included
Bed linen, towels, telephone use for emergencies. Students need to make sure
to discuss laundry with their host family after you arrive as laundry facilities will depend on the individual homestay.
Extra cost of services: Some hosts might charge a fee for the use of kitchen

Will the Homestay arrange to pick up the student from the airport?
No, however, you can book your airport transfer with your EP school. The transfer to the accommodation will then be organised accordingly.

Where are the host families located?
Homestays are situated within 30-55 minutes of the city centre in different areas of the city.

Homestay - Single - Self-Catering

$296
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Birmingham
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, air conditioning, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 30 - 55 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$296
A homestay provides an opportunity to stay with a local family. It's an affordable accommodation alternative, ideal for independent leisure travellers of all ages, interns, gap year students, students living abroad and anyone seeking a real and genuine travel experience.

We can check availability for your preferences based on:

Self Catering homestay
Half board homestay
Bed and Breakfast homestay

Services included
Bed linen, towels, telephone use for emergencies. Students need to make sure
to discuss laundry with their host family after you arrive as laundry facilities will depend on the individual homestay.
Extra cost of services: Some hosts might charge a fee for the use of kitchen

Will the Homestay arrange to pick up the student from the airport?
No, however, you can book your airport transfer with your EP school. The transfer to the accommodation will then be organised accordingly.

Where are the host families located?
Homestays are situated within 30-55 minutes of the city centre in different areas of the city.

Homestay - Half Board - Twin

$310
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Birmingham
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, air conditioning, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 30 - 55 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$310
A homestay provides an opportunity to stay with a local family. It's an affordable accommodation alternative, ideal for independent leisure travellers of all ages, interns, gap year students, students living abroad and anyone seeking a real and genuine travel experience.

We can check availability for your preferences based on:

Self Catering homestay
Half board homestay
Bed and Breakfast homestay

Services included
Bed linen, towels, telephone use for emergencies. Students need to make sure
to discuss laundry with their host family after you arrive as laundry facilities will depend on the individual homestay.
Extra cost of services: Some hosts might charge a fee for the use of kitchen

Will the Homestay arrange to pick up the student from the airport?
No, however, you can book your airport transfer with your EP school. The transfer to the accommodation will then be organised accordingly.

Where are the host families located?
Homestays are situated within 30-55 minutes of the city centre in different areas of the city.

Homestay Single - Half Board - Standard

$338
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Birmingham
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, air conditioning, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 30 - 55 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$338
A homestay provides an opportunity to stay with a local family. It's an affordable accommodation alternative, ideal for independent leisure travellers of all ages, interns, gap year students, students living abroad and anyone seeking a real and genuine travel experience.

We can check availability for your preferences based on:

Self Catering homestay
Half board homestay
Bed and Breakfast homestay

Services included
Bed linen, towels, telephone use for emergencies. Students need to make sure
to discuss laundry with their host family after you arrive as laundry facilities will depend on the individual homestay.
Extra cost of services: Some hosts might charge a fee for the use of kitchen

Will the Homestay arrange to pick up the student from the airport?
No, however, you can book your airport transfer with your EP school. The transfer to the accommodation will then be organised accordingly.

Where are the host families located?
Homestays are situated within 30-55 minutes of the city centre in different areas of the city.
visa

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 . 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.

Learn more about how to get a UK visa »

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 Birmingham 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.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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