Kingsway English Centre

Kingsway English Centre – Executive English for Professional People

Located in the centre of the historic cathedral city of Worcester, Kingsway English Centre (KEC) is an executive English language teaching centre that offers intensive English language course that attracts students from all over the world. KEC’s typical student body consists of motivated adults with an average age of 36 of which many are professionals and business executives working at middle and senior managerial level. KEC’s exceptional attitude to quality has received a number of outside recommendations. In 2010 KEC was named a ‘Centre of Excellence’  by the EL Gazette and the British Council inspection report awarded KEC no less than 14 points of excellence, a feat achieved by very few English language schools in the UK.

What Makes Kingsway Programmes so Special?

Courses at KEC are taught in small groups by experienced and qualified teaching staff of which many publish and present nationally and internationally. About half of the teaching staff are from a business background themselves. Study groups are small consisting of no more than 6 students, something not often found at language schools. This means that every student can look forward to lots of personal attention and help from academic staff throughout their stay at KEC. KEC offers intensive courses and students will spend at least 26 hours per week in the classroom. In addition students can opt to study an extra 7 hours per week in the self-access study centre where teacher support is available to help you through your programme. During lessons priority is given to developing your speaking and listening skills although lessons do also include reading, writing and grammar.

Students can look forward to an interesting weekly cultural and sports activity schedule. Included in the tuition fees are 2 evening activities each week and 1 full-day excursion during the weekend to places such as London, Stonehenge, The Cotswolds, Bath or Stratford-upon-Avon. Activity programmes can be tailored to one’s personal interest for those students seeking to do something very different such as a visit to a premiership football match or horse-riding or golf.

"Excellent teachers, perfect organisation, good social activities and a warm and familiar atmosphere! I really enjoyed my stay here. Thank you very much!" Helga, Germany

Of course the school also wants to ensure that you have a great time whilst studying in London. Students will first of all be offered good quality accommodation, all situated near the school. In addition students can enjoy their free time with an extensive social and sports activities programme which is included in the tuition fees. Activities include salsa & bollywood evenings, parties, weekly film showings, afternoon school trips and visits to one of the many famous London museums or a popular musical. The school also organises full-day excursions to places such as Stonehenge, Cambridge and Oxford. Tuition fees also include the option to play a variety of sports including tennis, cricket, squash, basketball, football and badminton.

10 Reasons to Study at Kingsway English Centre

• Accredited by the British Council and EnglishUK and a member of Business EnglishUK.
• KEC provides excellent modern facilities, perfectly suited for its clientele.
• Located in the beautiful, historic cathedral city of Worcester, only 2 hours by train from London. Worcester’s central location makes it an ideal starting point for visiting popular tourist destinations such as London, Oxford, Bath, Stonehenge and Stratford-upon-Avon.  
• The city offering all the facilities one would expect such as restaurants, clubs, live music venues, theatre, cinemas, etc. and is surrounded by beautiful countryside.
• Worcester is a friendly and welcoming city and students quickly feel ‘at home.’
• Worcester is a typical English city of mainly native-English speakers – most of whom have a neutral accent which will greatly aid your learning.
• The average age of students is 36 years with a minimum age of 21 years; KEC clearly is an adult school.
• Kingsways offers flexibility allowing students to start a course at pretty much any Monday throughout the year.
• Students benefit from a mini-bus service that is used for collections and drop-offs for social activities.
• Students have access to a multi-media self-access centre and free internet and WiFi.

"Thanks for making me feel at home. These 5 weeks were amazing and unforgettable. " Carlos, Venezuela

Courses Available

* Premier students will be taught and work from the exclusive executive training room providing your own training room, office study area with PC and internet, toilet, TV and refreshments.

Accommodation

KEC provides two types of accommodation, homestay and self-catering. All international students are guaranteed accommodation for the duration of their studies.

Homestay (Regular, Premium or Executive)

• A standard bedroom in a family’s house. Students will get their own set of keys so you can come and go as you please.
• Students stay on a Half Board basis (Breakfast + Dinner will be provided.)
• Free wireless internet access is included.
• Bed linen and towels are provided.
• All utility charges and cleaning are included.
• All host families are within walking distance or a short bus-ride of the school.
• Host families will encourage students to speak English whenever possible.
• Your accommodation will be changed as soon as possible if you are unhappy for any reason.

* Executive Homestay provides students with their own bathroom.

Self-Catering Apartments

• A fully furnished and well-equipped flat with separate kitchen and bedroom. Facilities include washing machine/dryer and TV/video player. Double bedrooms are available.
• Students will get their own set of keys so you can come and go as you please.
• As it is self-catering the flats have a fully equipped kitchen allowing students to cook their own meals.
• Shops and restaurants are within a few hundred meters of the apartment.
• Free wireless internet access is included.
• Telephone for free local and national calls is provided.
• Bed linen and towels are provided.
• All utility charges and cleaning are included.
• All self-catering apartments are located only 200 meters from the school.

How to Apply/Request More Information

If you would like to receive more information about the Kingsway English Centre, its courses, prices, or if you are interested in applying please contact us.