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The TESOL (Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages) Centre at Sheffield Hallam University has been running English language courses for international students since 1985. The TESOL Centre is located at the City Campus of Sheffield Hallam University, right in the centre of Sheffield. The TESOL Centre is accredited by the British Council and attracts over 500 students each year.

About the TESOL Centre

Sheffield Hallam University, City Campus All courses at the TESOL Centre are taught from Sheffield Hallam University's modern city campus, right in the centre of Sheffield. Students have access to a range of facilities, from modern classroom facilities to the university's cafes, restaurant and a range of sports and recreational facilities such as the Students' Union. Some courses include a programme of social activities and visits to places of interest in and around Sheffield although there will be extra cost for some of these activities. The TESOL Centre organises general English language courses for non-native speakers of English who want to improve their general and academic English. Students can choose between 15 or 21 hours of teaching per week and the course will help students develop their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, enabling them to communicate in English in social and professional situations. At the TESOL Centre students will be taught by qualified and experienced teachers and the maximum number of students per class is 15. The courses run from January until September each year and minimum enrolment is 4 weeks.

Sheffield Hallam University, City Campus The Academic English Preparatory Courses are for non-native speakers of English who want to improve their language skills for general and academic purposes, while experiencing life in Britain. This course is particularly useful if you need to improve your English for study purposes at a UK university. Courses run from September to June each year. The Pre-sessional English Language Programme is for international students who are about to start an undergraduate or postgraduate course at Sheffield Hallam University or another university in the UK as it aims to help students develop their academic English skills which are required at university. The course has a short summer course (June to August) or autumn course (September to December) as well.

Sheffield Hallam University, Student Group The TESOL Centre also offers an IELTS Examination Preparation Course aimed at students who are planning to take the IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) examination. The examination can be taken at the TESOL centre at Sheffield Hallam University. Class sizes are restricted to 15 students, and students are given regular homework and self-study guidance to help practise and revise classwork.

Courses Available

Course Name	Number of hours per week	Entry Level & Minimum Course Duration	2011 Start Dates
General English Course	15 or 21 hours	Pre-Intermediate/Intermediate. Minimum level equal to IELTS 3.5 or equivalent. 4 weeks minimum	Any Monday, year round
Summer Academic English Preparatory Course	15 or 21 hours	Pre-Intermediate/Intermediate. Minimum level equal to IELTS 3.5 or equivalent. 4 weeks minimum	Any Monday, year round
Pre-Sessional English Language Programme	15 or 21 hours	Minimum of IELTS 4.0 or equivalent. 19, 29, 32 or 42 weeks	Any Monday, year roundPlease contact Intercambio for next available start dates
Summer or Autumn Pre-Sessional English Language Programme	15 or 21 hours	5 or 10 weeks, Minimum of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent for 5 week course or IELTS 5.5 or equivalent for 10 week course	5 weeks: 04 July or 08 Nov 10 weeks: 08 Aug or 08 Nov
IELTS Exam Preparation Course	Please contact Intercambio for more information about the IELTS Exam Preparation Course	Intermediate, 12 weeks	Please contact Intercambio for next available start dates

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Accommodation

The TESOL Centre and Intercambio can help arrange accommodation for TESOL students either with a host family or in a student halls of residence.

Homestay (Standard)

A standard single study 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 plus lunch at the weekends.)
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.

Student Halls of Residence*

A standard single room in cluster of flats in a shared building.
Students will get their own set of keys so you can come and go as you please.
All rooms are en-suite having their own private bathroom.
As it is self-catering the flats have access to a shared kitchen equipped with cooker and fridge.
Many other facilities may be available to students depending on the residence.
Bed linen can be provided against a small fee.
Free internet connection (via your own laptop) provided although a small connection fee may apply.
All utility charges are included. Cleaning of central areas is included.

* Student Halls of Residence are available over the summer period only (June - September)

How to Apply/Request More Information

If you would like to receive more information about the TESOL Centre, its programmes, would like a course brochure or would like to apply for a study place, please contact us.