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Want To Study English And Have Great Fun At The Same Time?

 

Northern Ireland is an ideal location for your study holiday.  The SERC International College of English is situated in Bangor, one of the country’s best seaside resorts.

 

SERC is an award winning, top 20 UK community college and has been deemed as outstanding in many subjects. With over 30,000 enrolments each year we are experts in delivering high quality courses in world-class learning environments. Our English courses are delivered by professionals and are designed to help you to improve your language skills.

 

Have some serious fun, studying English at SERC guarantees you a fun filled holiday! From kite surfing to paintballing, tours of Belfast and Dublin to canoeing we have a range of activities to suit your needs.

 

Accommodation options include host families, B&B, hotels and YMCA.

 

We offer the full package from English course to accommodation to fun filled activities.

 

Watch international students talking about what it’s really like to study English in the UK.

 

Contact

T 0044 28 9127 6695

E International@serc.ac.uk

 

Download a brochure here or view further information below.  French, Spanish and Italian versions also available.

Why SERC?

 

Why Choose SERC International College of English?

 

  • We have over 90 years’ experience in delivering training for 30,000 enrolments each year
  • We teach hundreds of people English as a foreign language each year
  • Range of courses available to suit your needs from 1 week to 4 weeks and including 1:1 support
  • Safe learning environment with the best facilities
  • We have experienced, friendly teaching staff who will support you to meet your goals
  • We have professional staff in pastoral care services such as careers guidance, learning support and counselling
  • Our courses are tailored to your proficiency level and you will be in classes with others at the same level
  • Exciting range of activities from canoeing to paintballing
  • Explore Ireland, North and South, from your base in the beautiful seaside resort of Bangor
  • Accommodation includes host families, local Bed and Breakfasts, YMCA and hotels.

 

 

Facilities at SERC International College of English include

 

  • Sony Virtuoso - a mulitmedia language learning software programme that will allow you to work with audio and video material, use interactive exercises and websites and link together themed resources into text, audio, video and gap-fill exercises. 
  • A learning resource centre / library with reference books and materials that you can borrow.
  • Computers that you can use to access the internet to research, send emails or view CD-Roms
  • Free wireless internet access.

Courses

 

English courses are delivered in the morning with the opportunity for additional one to one sessions in the afternoon or you can take part in cultural, educational or fun activities. The decision is yours! The courses are aimed at helping you to learn to communicate freely in English, with emphasis on fluency and accuracy.

 

A range of courses are available, delivered over 20 hours per week, for adults 18 year old and upwards, designed to meet your needs.

 

Beginners' Course (General)

These courses are suitable if you have little or no previous knowledge of English. 

 

Intermediate Course

These courses are suitable for those who understand the language but have limited reading and speaking ability.

 

Advanced Courses

These courses are suitable for advanced level learners who wish to improve their language competence.

 

Intensive Courses

These courses are suitable for those who want to learn English as quickly as possible for academic or professional reasons.

 

One to One Sessions

One-to-One tuition is the ultimate course for making maximum progress during a short period of time.

 

Assessment

On the first day of your course, we will organise a written placement test and an oral interview to make sure that we place you in the best class for your level.

 

Certificate

At the end of your course you will be given a SERC Certificate and a Student Report filled out and signed by your teacher.

 

Download brochure for more information

http://www.serc.ac.uk/parttime/Documents/ESOL%20binder%20final.pdf 

Dates and Fees

 

 Courses  1 Week  2 Weeks  3 Weeks  4 Weeks
 Beginners  £185  £350  £510  £660
 Intermediate  £185  £350  £510  £660
 Advanced  £185  £350  £510  £660
 Intensive  £185  £350  £510  £660

 One to One

Number of hours to be agreed. £40 per hour

 

 

 

 

 Contact

 T 0044 28 9127 6695

 E International@serc.ac.uk

 

 

 

Fun Activities

 

Studying at SERC can be fun!  Choose from a range of exciting activities including.

 

  • Kite Surfing
  • Rock climbing
  • Canoeing
  • Mountain Biking
  • Karting
  • Football
  • Paintballing
  • City centre treasure hunt
  • Residential/overnight stays at Mourne Mountains and Sperrins which include activities such as mountain biking
  • Visits to NI’s most memorable tourist destinations like the Giant’s Causeway, Saint Patrick Centre and Somme Heritage Centre
  • Sightseeing tour of Belfast including the Titanic Quarter and Dublin including the Guinness factory.

You will need to pre-book and pay your activities 10 days prior to your arrival. Prices range from £30 to £100 per person.

 

There are also courses available in cookery, jewellery making, photography and painting.

Enrolment and Payment 

 

To enrol and pay by post

Please send a completed enrolment form to SERC, together with the full fees for your course. Please note the enrolment fee is non-refundable.

 

Fees are in Pounds Sterling. You must pay all bank charges. 

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