A+ English Language Centre

About A+ English

A British Council accredited private language school, A+ English is located in a historic building in a popular student area of Sheffield, close to the city centre and main university.

A+ English teaches general English language programmes to international students of all levels (Beginners to Advanced.) An intake interview of the first study day will determine what group students will be placed in. Teaching takes place in small friendly classes ensuring individual care and support throughout your studies and all programmes include a range of social activities including a bi-weekly Saturday day-trip to a place of interest. The school offers great facilities to its students such as a students library and study area, large common room with coffee bar, computer suite and large outdoor gardens.

Courses Available

General English Programme 1 & 2

The General English Programme 1 & 2 are taught in small classes of 8 to 12 students ensuring that you receive individual attention from your tutor and lots of chance to practice your English. The General English Programmes 1 and 2 targets students of any level (Beginner to Advanced) and students can start their course at any time during the year and for any length of time.

General English Programme 1 - 15 hours per week
General English Programme 2 - 21 hours per week

Video and Reading Library Every course includes

Sessions to develop your skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing
Pronunciation practice
Grammar improvement
Vocabulary extension
Fluency practice
Use of self-access materials, video and reading library

All courses include a weekly social programme and every other week the school will organise a day-trip to places such as York or Manchester which is included in the course fees.

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General English Programme 3

This 21 hour per week programme targets students that have an Intermediate level of English or better. The course is delivered along the same structure as the General English Programmes 1 & 2 with the key difference that on Programme 3 students prepare for an English language exam such as the Preliminary English Test (PET) , Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), Certificate of Proficience in English (CPE) or IELTS. Tests can be taken at the end of the programme and will be arranged by the school.

English Plus programmes

A variety of special interest courses can be organised in addition to the General English programmes. As long as there are a minimum of 6 students that share a common interest we can help organise pretty much any special interest programme. Examples of English Plus courses that have been organised in the past include: English with Golf

English With Golf
English with Outdoor Pursuits
English with Film & Literature
English with Science & Technology
English with Theatre

In addition to all of the above programmes students that would like to develop their language skills with a dedicated private language tutor can book 1:1 tuition.

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Accommodation

A+ English recommends its students to stay with a host family during their studies to further practice their English and learn about British life and culture. Students that stay with a hostfamily will get their own private room on a half-board basis during the week and full board at weekends.

Students and parents that would like to speak to a potential host family before they arrive in the UK are given the opportunity to do so.

Students that prefer to stay in a private student halls of residence can get assistance from Intercambio in finding a suitable room.

Request more information

If you would like to receive more information about A+ English, its programmes or if you would like to order a course brochure or apply for a study place, please contact us.

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