Kirklees College (Huddersfield Centre)
Description
If you want to succeed in business or education, effective English communication is the key. The edUKate English Language Centre at Kirklees College offers you a wide range of courses to help achieve your goals. Our British Council-accredited centre has an excellent reputation for providing specialist and flexible courses, from beginner to advanced level, in mixed nationality groups. We are also members of English UK and English UK North.
We offer general and academic English programmes, in full-time, part-time and intensive study modes. Students can gain Cambridge main suite qualifications such as Key English Test (KET), Preliminary English Test (PET), First Certificate (FCE) and Advanced (CAE). Our courses also give excellent IELTS preparation, providing a gateway to a variety of further and higher education courses in the UK. Our year-round provision includes an English Language Summer School, combining study with social activities, as well as allowing students to combine their English studies with vocational training.
We also offer a number of specialist programmes, including the NCUK IFY in Design, which guarantees successful students a place at a top UK university.
Throughout the year students have access to excellent facilities and support at the College. Students can stay with one of our registered homestay families, or self-catering accommodation can be organised, if preferred. Opportunities to meet and socialise with English students are an integral part of our curriculum and social programme via our Global Village initiative. We also have strong links to the local community. Huddersfield is a lively, multicultural town offering excellent leisure and cultural facilities. It has a low cost of living, making it very popular with UK and international students. It also offers easy access to the major cities of Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield, all a short train ride away. London is just two and a half hours away by train.
Course fees for the full academic year are £4,950, or £4,750 for full payment in advance of your course starting. Shorter courses are also available, from £155 per week.
English Language Courses
Kirklees College (Huddersfield Centre) offers 7 English language courses. Click on a course for more information.
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Adult Vacation Courses
Summer School -
Course Factfile Length: 4 - 8 Age: 16+ Tuition: 16 - 22 Maximum Class Size: 14 Levels: Beginners to Advanced levels Start Dates: July - August Price: £175 Summer School
Price includes:
- 16 or 22 hours of tuition per week
- All College facilities, including library, flexible learning centre and private study areas
- Email and internet access
- Social programme and enrichment activities, including trips
Like the General and Academic English courses, the Summer School develops a wide range of knowledge and skills, and prepares students for Cambridge KET, PET, FCE, CAE and IELTS examinations.
With outstanding individual student support and an enrichment programme of trips and events giving students the opportunity to meet people, practice their English, this course will provide a productive and memorable summer.
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English for Academic Purposes
General and Academic English Language General and Academic English Language Plus -
Course Factfile Length: 4 - 36 weeks Age: 16+ Tuition: 16 Maximum Class Size: 14 Levels: Beginners to Advanced levels Start Dates: Throughout the year starting in September through to June Price: £155 - 175 General and Academic English Language
Price includes:
- 16 hours tuition per week
- Workbook
- All College facilities, including library, flexible learning centre and private study areas
- Email and internet access
- Social programme and enrichment activities
This course is available from September to June and students can enrol at any time.
Students benefit from 16 hours per week tuition in general and academic English, preparing students for Cambridge KET, PET, First Certificate (FCE), CAE and IELTS examinations.
With outstanding individual student support and enrichment activities, this course offers excellent opportunities to use and improve English.
Course Factfile Length: 4 - 36 weeks Age: 16+ Tuition: 22 Maximum Class Size: 14 Levels: Beginners to Advanced levels Start Dates: Throughout the year starting in September through to June Price: £175 - 195 General and Academic English Language Plus
Price includes:
- 22 hours of tuition per week
- Workbook
- All College facilities, including library, flexible learning centre and private study areas
- Email and internet access
- Social programme and enrichment activities
This course gives students 22 hours tuition per week, with IT and employability classes and additional opportunities for KET, PET, FCE, CAE and IELTS examination practice.
With continous enrolment and excellent student support, this programme offers students choice and flexibility.
The multinational students and optimum group size mean that this course is an excellent way to improve English intensively.
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General and Intensive English
General and Academic English Language General and Academic English Language Plus Intensive Cambridge Exam Course -
Course Factfile Length: 4 - 36 weeks Age: 16+ Tuition: 16 Maximum Class Size: 14 Levels: Beginners to Advanced levels Start Dates: Throughout the year starting in September through to June Price: £155 - 175 General and Academic English Language
Price includes:
- 16 hours of tuition per week
- Workbook
- All College facilities, including library, flexible learning centre and private study areas
- Email and internet access
- Social programme and enrichment activities
This course is available from September to June and students can enrol at any time.
Students benefit from 16 hours per week tuition in general and academic English, preparing students for Cambridge KET, PET, First Certificate (FCE), CAE and IELTS examinations.
With outstanding individual student support and enrichment activities, this course offers excellent opportunities to use and improve English.
Course Factfile Length: 4 - 36 weeks Age: 16+ Tuition: 22 Maximum Class Size: 14 Levels: Beginners to Advanced levels Start Dates: Throughout the year starting in September through to June Price: £175 - 195 General and Academic English Language Plus
Price includes:
- 22 hours of tuition per week
- Workbook
- All College facilities, including library, flexible learning centre and private study areas
- Email and internet access
- Social programme and enrichment activities
This course gives students 22 hours tuition per week, with IT and employability classes and additional opportunities for KET, PET, FCE, CAE and IELTS examination practice.
With continous enrolment and excellent student support, this programme offers students choice and flexibility.
The multinational students and optimum group size mean that this course is an excellent way to improve English intensively.
Course Factfile Length: 4 Age: 16+ Tuition: 16 - 22 Maximum Class Size: 14 Levels: Beginners to Advanced levels Start Dates: November, February and May Price: £175 - 195 Intensive Cambridge Exam Course
Price includes:
- 16 or 22 hours of tuition per week
- All College facilities, including library, flexible learning centre and private study areas
- Email and internet access
- Social programme and enrichment activities
These courses run for 4 weeks, starting in November, February and May each academic year, and prepare students for Cambridge KET, PET, FCE, CAE and IELTS examinations.
Available as a 16 or 22 hour programme, these courses are an excellent choice for students who wish to improve their English in a short time.
The 22 hour option has the added benefit of IT and employability skills. With outstanding individual student support and enrichment activities, this course offers a fast track to success.
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Other Courses
Part Time Cambridge Exam Course -
Course Factfile Length: 4 - 36 weeks Age: 16+ Tuition: 5.5 Maximum Class Size: 14 Levels: Beginners to Advanced levels Start Dates: Throughout the year starting in September through to June Price: £50 Part Time Cambridge Exam Course
Price includes:
- 5.5 hours of tuition per week
- All College facilities, including library, flexible learning centre and private study areas
- Email and internet access
- Social programme and enrichment activities
Running from September to June, students benefit from 5.5 hours of tuition on two afternoons or evenings a week, working towards Cambridge KET, PET FCE, CAE and IELTS examinations.
Studying on these courses will give students the skills, knowledge and confidence necessary to succeed in these internationally recognised examinations.
They are best suited to students who wish to fit study into their busy schedules, with the added benefits of outstanding individual student support and enrichment activities.
Accommodation
- Homestay
- Kirklees College manages a trusted network of homestay accommodation who are regularly checked to ensure a positive and safe student experience. Full board homestay accommodation provides students with breakfast, packed lunch and evening meals, a private bedroom and access to all household facilities and prices range from £95 - £110 per week. Homestay accommodation provides a friendly, relaxed environment giving students a real insight into family life in the UK and helping students to build their language skills in an informal environment.
- Private Rental Accommodation
- The International Office at Kirklees College will offer assistance and guidance to students interested in looking for private rented accommodation using our network of locally based estate agents and representatives.
- Private Rental Accommodation
- The International Office at Kirklees College will offer assistance and guidance to students interested in looking for private rented accommodation using our network of locally based estate agents and representatives.
- Residential Self Catered
- Student accommodation for those aged 18+ is available through Digs Campus Living the preferred, recommended and approved student accommodation provider in Kirklees. For further details please visit www.campusdigs.com
Transfers
From Manchester International Airport by train in 45 minutes and from Leeds/Bradford International Airport in 40 minutes.
Social Programme
It's not all work, work, work at Kirklees College. In fact there are lots of opportunities for students to get involved in activities outside the classroom giving you the opportunity to take up a new interest, make new friends and most importantly have a great time whilst at college.
The Students' Union
The Students' Union is run for students by students. It offers a huge range of activities including trips, parties, clubs, societies and charity events. Our students are also encouraged to take on more serious roles ranging from Course Representatives to International Officer on the College's Students' Union Executive Team.
Global Village
The Students' Union also organises our Global Village events. The Global Village gives all students a unique opportunity to make friends whilst understanding and celebrating international festivals and events with their peers.
Sport & Leisure Activities
The College's Enrichment Team offers a massive range of leisure and sports activities which are free to join. Activities include College radio and interior decoration to Brazilian dance, College magazine and gaming.
The College also has competitive sports teams in Football, Basketball and Rugby League as well as other sports for pure enjoyment including badminton, fitness classes, cricket and climbing.
This page was last updated by Kirklees College (Huddersfield Centre) on 22 Oct 2010. Please check the Kirklees College (Huddersfield Centre) website for latest course information before enrolling on a course.
