Horario de atención telefónica: de 09:00 a 18:00 de lunes a jueves y viernes de 09:00 a 14:00
The school is located in the heart of the university town, a short walk from Belfast Botanic Garden. This area is full of bars, restaurants and shops that meet the needs of the large student population and is just a 10 minute walk from the center of Belfast.
The school is located in an impressive Victorian building. Recently renovated, the building retains its original characteristic features such as stained glass windows and impressive works of carved wood and plaster.
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Belfast, capital of Northern Ireland, is the second largest city in Ireland after Dublin. When the Good Friday Agreement in April 1998 was signed, it finally ended decades of sectarian tensions. Since then, Belfast with a population of about 275,000 inhabitants has become one of the most dynamic cities in Europe. Rich in history, as evidenced by its wonderful Victorian and Edwardian heritage, Belfast is ideal for those who want to understand the history of Ireland destination. The city today has nothing to do with that of 50 years ago. Peace brought peace, prosperity and substantial foreign investment, allowing you to regain your charm and true condition of hidden treasure of Ireland. The people of Belfast are famous for their open, welcoming nature and sympathy, so that visitors from other countries are always welcome.
Belfast is a very accessible city. Most of Belfast city center is pedestrianized and it can take about an hour to cover the entire city on foot.
Belfast has metro and bus.
Northern Ireland has been designated as a destination to visit in 2007 by Lonely Planet
In Belfast over 6000 people built the legendary TITANIC.
The city is flanked by a series of hills, one of which is known as Cavenhill, which inspired Jonathan Swift in his novel Gulliver's Travels by having the shape of a lying giant.
Apart from Jonathan Swift, the city was also home to famous authors like Louis MacNeice, Seamus Heaney and CS Lewis author of The Chronicles of Narnia
East Belfast was also the birthplace of singer Van Morrison. The house is in its infancy Hyndford Street.
Even today you can see the traces of the last outbreaks of violence in the city, such as brick and concrete walls erected to separate Catholics from Protestants neighborhoods to avoid confrontations.
City Hall-City Hall: Renaissance is in the heart of the city
Lagan River: docks on the river can contemplate the curious statue of a huge fish, Big Fish.
Queens University: 1849 in Tudor style
Murals of West: In Belfast walls speak and truth. One of the undeniable attractions is to visit Belfast political murals on Shankill Road, there are over 700 and reflect the hard times in the history of the city
Cathedral Quarter: is well known because here the Cathedral of Santa Ana is located in this neighborhood are some beautiful examples of Victorian buildings and Art Deco architecture, in addition to several art galleries, places dedicated to the iconic performing arts, pubs and excellent restaurants
The Belfast Botanic Gardens dates from 1828, but not opened to the public until 1898. Globally known, is famous for its large greenhouses, its beautiful corridors and herbaceous beds and shrubs
Ulster Museum. This fascinating Museum, founded in 1821, is a treasure that contains several exhibitions, including the Irish and local history are included as well as a fine collection of art.
Belfast Zoo: Belfast Zoo is filled with animals from all over the world, an exhibition of reptiles, birds of prey and breeding projects and conservation of species.
Saint George's Market: Built between 1890 and 1896, Saint George's Market is one of the oldest attractions, and the last Victorian covered market in the region.
Castle Belfast: Belfast Castle is a magnificent Scottish baronial castle sandstone located in the hillside Cave Hill.
Stormont: the building which houses the Parliament of Northern Ireland, designed by Sir Arnold Thornley in the Greek classical style. Built with Portland stone, was inaugurated in November 1932.
The nightlife in Belfast is rich, lively and full of energy. Choose from a multitude of traditional Irish pubs to enjoy a Guinness, eat fish & chips and listen to live Irish music.
Leisure in Belfast revolves around the Theatre and Music. The evening begins in the University Quarter, although pubs are scattered throughout the city. The most traditional are in the pedestrian area of High Street and are open at weekends until 02.00 am.
Theatre: The Grand Opera House is the most famous theatre in Northern Ireland and has a programme featuring the best in live theatre, in order to satisfy the greatest number of tastes and ages. It attracts reputable companies in England who tour with ex-West End productions, also the musicals, ballet companies worldwide and native opera companies. The Irish, classical and contemporary drama is incorporated in a season full of excitement
If the theatre is not your thing, you can try a truly homelike atmosphere in The Garrick Chichester Street. The bar retains the traditional Victorian flavour with dark wood ceilings, reserved its classic leather sofas covered with buttons and copper faucets.
Other places where you can hear live music are the pubs, which often have intimate concerts of pop, rock and folk. Local environments are the best: The Empire, The Rotterdam and The Limelight
The West Belfast Festival which takes place annually in August, celebrates the Irish nationalist culture of the city. The Belfast Queens Festival, which takes place in November each year, is truly an international arts festival that attracts people from around the world and is second only to Edinburgh Festival in importance.
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The general English course has a minimum duration of 1 week and 20 lessons per week, from Monday to Friday
Class timetable: from 9:00 to 13:00, with 15-20 minute break
Ideal for those who want to have enough time for their studies and enjoying their free time by visiting the city and sightseeing.
A wide range of materials will be used to make the classes interesting and enjoyable. The objective is to improve grammar skills, vocabulary and develop communication skills.
This is a course which combines the standard course with individual classes in English about a specific field:
Your teacher will create a programme that best suits your learning style and focuses on areas that need developing the most.
Ideal for those who want to learn English, adapting to the specific field that they like.
The lessons for specific areas will be 5 times a week and individually.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is a well known qualification around the world. It is essential if you want to study in a university in the UK. The structure of the course is the same as the standard course (20 lessons) + 5 lessons of exam preparation
Duration of the courses: 4-8-12 weeks
The course starts every Monday.
Ideal for students that need to improve their level to pass IELTS
The objective of the course is to practice the 4 competencies that are required to pass IELTS: listening, reading, writing and speaking, as well as learning specific strategies to practice exam questions and do simulation tasks.
20 hours of a general course + 5 hours of specific test preparation
Course Length: 4, 8, 12 weeks
Exam Dates 2016:
Ideal for those who want to obtain a Cambridge level certificate.
The objective of the course is to practice the 4 competencies that are required to pass the Cambridge exams: listening, reading, writing and speaking, as well as learning specific strategies to practice exam questions and do simulation tasks.
Class schedule: from 09.00 to 17.30
Course duration: 5 days
Individual class or groups of two.
The program includes:
Ideal for those who want to advance their English in the area of work that interests them most.
There is the possibility of giving classes for couples who possess similar linguistic needs.
Extra Academic Activities
The school organises an interesting and varied programme of social activities including welcome parties at school, guided visits to places of interest in town and trips out of town for weekend visits. The school will guide you free of charge, transportation and tickets to venues will cost (where applicable).
This list is just an example:
(with or without food) It is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in a different culture. All families have been selected personally, taking both the cleaning, the treatment and interest in the students into account, so they will be willing to help and advise at any time. You can choose to live in a family with half board, cooking for yourself, or without food (the family gives you the kitchen and you buy your food and cooking to your taste).
Availability: All year
Room Type: Single bedroom
School distance: You will need to catch public transport to get to the school
Check-in: Sunday
Check-out: Saturday
This option is perfect for students looking for privacy and autonomy.
The apartments are in a brand new block located right next to the school and close to the university city, full of shops, bars, clubs and restaurants; 5 minutes walk from the city center and close to the main train and bus stations.
All apartments are new, high quality and fully equipped. You can choose from apartments with one or two single rooms. Some rooms are equipped with double beds and are available for couples. Each apartment has a living room, kitchen and bathroom. Availability of Internet, laundry and TV.
Bath: Private or shared (max 2 people)
Check In: Sunday 24 hours
Time of Departure: Saturday before 12:00
Number of people who share the kitchen: Max 2
Availability: All year
Room Type: Single or double room (only available for couples)
School distance: 2 minute walk
Check-in: Sunday 24 hours
Check-out: Saturday before 12:00
The residence is located in a nice park in a quiet residential area on the south side of town. The residence is very near Lisburn Street, a busy street with shops, cafes and restaurants.
The residence has a student lounge where you can relax, chat and make new friends and a fully equipped kitchen, shared between 10 to 11 students.
Check In: Sunday 24 hours
Time of Departure: Saturday before 12:00
Number of people who share the kitchen 10-11
Availability: July and August
Room Type: Single bedroom
Facilities: living room
School distance: 15-20 minute walk
Check-in: Sunday
Check-out: Saturday
Getting to Belfast
There are two airports near Belfast city:
Belfast International Airport and Dublin Airport.
From Belfast Airport:
Airport Express: has a bus service 24 hours a day between the airport to the city center of Belfast. Buses run every 10 minutes throughout the day. The bus stop is located in front of the exit of the terminal.
From Dublin Airport:
Aircoach: There is a frequent inexpensive coach and from Dublin airport to the center of Belfast. More information en www.aircoach.ie
