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Celtic English Academy

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Course description

Our General English courses are designed to meet the needs of learners in a variety of English-language settings and aim to bridge the gap between the classroom and the real world.

In classes with a maximum of just 10 students, you will follow an integrated skills programme which covers reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.

Why not take the LanguageCert speaking exam at the end of your course and gain an internationally-recognised certificate which shows the CEFR level of your spoken English?

Please note that this is an Intensive English course. Classes are from 08:45 - 12:00 and 14:15 - 17:30 (Monday to Friday).

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
40 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 21 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025

Celtic does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
08:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Afternoon session
02:15 PM - 05:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Cardiff.

Class size

Average 8 students
Maximum 10 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 29 years old
(24 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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"It was very useful experience!"

Maryna Smorchkova, student from Ukraine

The classes were very useful for me. The teachers and personnel were great. The school is located in the center of the city which is very convenient.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School location
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
9 Dec 2019 - 20 Dec 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Great school for great teachers !"

Thaïs MATHIEU, student from France

I only have positive things to say :
- classes are good and well equiped, your own book is provided (+ perfect temperature)
- teachers are great and listen to your needs, the gramar and talk parts are well organised
- location is perfect, really close to the center, I couldn't expect better
I didn't used the ousing part.
Thank you for all !

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My ratings for this school

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Social activities
School location
Date of study
2 Dec 2019 - 6 Dec 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"It was amazing"

Bushra Abdulrahman Alsomali, student from Saudi Arabia

It was an amazing school
Teachers were cooperative
Atmosphere was very good

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
12 Aug 2019 - 6 Sep 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"My experience were excellent. The time passed too quickly!!!"

Julien Ruiz, student from France

The teachers and students are very friendly. This is easy to feel comfortable with them. The different levels are well studying in order to improve his English quickly.

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
12 weeks
Date of study
25 Sep 2017 - 22 Dec 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Job well done by great team"

Wadhha AlSaleh, student from Kuwait

The classes were good equipped with latest equipment and large enough. Number of students was perfect for the size of the class. Teachers were experienced and have ability to transfer the knowledge. Activities in school and outside were good, could be improved by providing more trips to other UK cities during weekends. The location and the size of the school is not good should be in one building. I have achieved my goal and my English language has improved and for sure will go back to Celtic School to do my IELTS course.

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My ratings for this school

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Social activities
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Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
25 Sep 2017 - 27 Oct 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Instructive"

Lucie Sanchez, student from France

This experience was very pleasant, the reception was very good! The class gave me the opportunity to meet students from all over the world and it obliges us to speak English all day. Classes were also very interesting, thanks to the teachers who were helpful and friendly.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
1 Aug 2016 - 5 Aug 2016
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Yes
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"All the team is very helful and friendly, and they take care every detail"

Gonzalo Ojea Saball, student from Spain

It has been a great experience. I have had the chance to improve my English with two different teachers, one in the mornings and the another one in the afternoons. Both teachers have been really good, with different styles but they have helped me just the same.

The classes are pretty different every day, they don´t follow the same structure and you are involved in a wide range of activities during the lessons.

The school location is really good, it is close to the downtown and it is just 20 minutes walking from the Residence.

The Residence is well-located too, close to the train station and just a 10-minute walk to the downtown. The atmosphere there is really cool. There are people from different countries with different culture but it is not a problem at all.

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
9 May 2016 - 20 May 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"At Celtic School everyone can surely improve their English in a friendly environment."

Jose Luis Llor Vila, student from Spain

I have been studying at Celtic School all of August. The first two weeks I was in a General Course with 3 hours a day, in an upper-intermediate level. The teacher was dynamic and helped us to talk a lot. We revised the grammar of 4 lessons of the book Cutting Edge, and we did a lot of exercises, debates, presentations in groups, writings and some homework. As you see we did a lot of activities. So we made the most of our time. Another good aspect of our teacher was that he explained plain English. I realized it is important to learn the common English expressions and avoid the unusual words and sentences. On the other hand our teacher had to face different problems: a bit high number of students (we were eleven), change of classroom the second day and a small classroom. In fact bricklayers and workers have been repairing part of the school unexpectedly. The manager and staff apologized, but I know the delay in finishing the work wasn't their fault.
Over the weeks I have studied in a one-on-one course: One teacher and I. I have learnt a lot.
The school is well set in center of Cardiff, close to Cardiff Museum.
I can´t say anything about housing, because I have been living in my brother's flat.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
4 Aug 2014 - 15 Aug 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"English, a travel for learning."

Glenn WADRA

For my first two weeks are difficult because teachers changed every time and I couldn't concentrate because I had to adapt my understanding according to each one of them. Teachers are very good, I mean they helped me a lot about learning English. Their way of teaching is very clear and gave me the craving to learn more.

Located near the city center, Celtic School is accessible so, its location makes student life easy.

I like each trip every weekend because, it's cheaper than going alone to a city. I really enjoyed each trip in cities where we went.

I really enjoyed my stay in host family, that family is very kind and nice. They helped me a lot to improve my English and made my stay very easy.

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
9 weeks
Date of study
5 Aug 2013 - 11 Oct 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Very good english training"

Jean marc Danché, student from France

From parents point of view (I'm Valentine's father) I would say we were really happy to discover the seriousness of Celtic School.
We were glad to appreciate the way Valentine improved her english speaking and writing.
As she is now following upper classes preparing for high level engineer courses after passing her A Level, her teachers appreciate her good command of english, matching high level courses requirements.

We will certainly send her back to Celtic School during summer to follow TOEIC training courses.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
15 Jul 2013 - 26 Jul 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

Celtic offers the following housing types:
homestay

Standard Homestay - Half-Board

£ 175
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Cardiff
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends (16 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, free internet, tV room, carpet, and heating
Distance to school: 2 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
£ 175
Homestay is one of the best ways to experience the British way of life. Living with a homestay accommodation provider will allow you to practise and use your English with the people that you live with. Your homestay provider will provide you with a private bedroom, breakfast and dinner.

Why should I stay with a Homestay provider?

・ Regularly inspected homes
・ Friendly Homestay Coordinator
・ Most homestays are on average 15 minutes’ travelling time from Celtic
・ Students matched with suitable homestay providers

Location:

All of our homestay providers are located within 5 miles of the school. Most homestays are a bus or train ride away. You can buy a weekly bus pass / rail pass when you get on the bus or train. Most homestays are on average 15 minutes’ travelling time from Celtic by public transportation.

Arrival/Departure:

Although the majority of students will arrive and depart on a Saturday or Sunday, homestays can generally accept students on any day during the week.

Room description:

A comfortable and simply furnished room which contains a desk and storage space for your clothes. Bed linen is provided by the homestay provider. Your homestay provider will clean your room, but you should keep it neat and tidy too by making your own bed and putting your clothes away.

Meal plans:

Half board: breakfast and evening meal included daily.
Full board: breakfast, packed lunch and evening meal included daily.

Notes:
• Cooking facilities are not included, access to these is at the host’s discretion.
• Breakfast is not usually cooked. It is often toast, cereal, fruit juice and tea or coffee.
• Dinner is the main meal of the day and usually includes meat, fish or poultry, unless you have asked in your application form for vegetarian meals.
• Special dietary requirements available on request. Please inform the school at the time of the booking.
• Students under 18 years old must book a full-board meal plan.

Laundry:

Students should be able to do one washing machine load of laundry per week. Please discuss with your homestay provider whether you should do it yourself in their machine or whether they will do it for you.

Baths and showers:

Everyone in the homestay accommodation needs to use the bathroom and there is often only one bathroom in the home. You will need to ask your host when the best time to have your bath or shower is. Towels are provided by your homestay provider.

Telephone:

Please ask your homestay provider if they will allow you to use the telephone.

Internet:

Internet access is available in the majority homestays. Please ask the homestay provider upon arrival.
At Celtic School you can enjoy free Internet and wireless connection Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00.

• A weekly fee of £70.00 is payable if you wish to keep homestay accomodation while you are away. This is not avaible in July and August.
• Shared room are only available if booked together
student-residence

Student residence standard - Single-person room - Self-Catering

£ 195
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Glossop Rd, Cardiff CF24 0JU, Wales
Location: In the city center of Cardiff
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 12 - 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
£ 195
Lumis Student Living is a brand new student accommodation located in the heart of Cardiff city centre. Staying here means meeting lots of other students from all over the world. You will have access to the excellent communal areas, a private gym, games rooms and on-site cinema. There is a 24 hour manned reception.

Lumis Standard Rooms

Our standard rooms are grouped with 7 rooms in a flat that share one kitchen. There is a secure entrance door for the flat and a separate entrance door for your own room.
All rooms have a your own en-suite bathroom. The room comes fully furnitured so you don’t have to bring any furniture with you. You’ll get a bed, a huge desk and of course, your very own chair to go along with it. There is also a lot of storage space you can use for clothes, bags, shoes etc. We don’t provide toiletries, iron or ironing boards. Make sure you bring some toiletries for your arrival, like toilet roll and soap.

Standard room includes:
• ¾ size double bed with under-bed storage
• Private en-suite shower room
• Desk area for self-study
• Double wardrobe and drawers
• Bedding and towels are provided by Celtic English Academy
• Shared kitchen with induction hobs, electric ovens, microwave and dishwasher
• Plenty of kitchen storage with dining table with chairs

Practical information

• Residence accommodation check in is from 15:00 on Sunday and check out is 09:00 on Sunday.
• Residence accommodation is only available for students aged 18+.
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• Residence accommodation does not provide iron, ironing board, toiletries or hair dryers.

How to get to the Academy

Our residence accommodation is located in the heart of Cardiff city centre. The address is Capital Quarter, Tyndall Street, Cardiff, CF10 4BQ. Lumis is within approximately 15 minutes’ walking distance of the Academy, through the central shopping area.

Premium Studio - Single-person room - Self-Catering

£ 240
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: The Glossop Rd, Cardiff CF24 0JU, Wales
Location: In the city center of Cardiff
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 12 - 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
£ 240
Lumis Student Living is a brand new student accommodation located in the heart of Cardiff city centre. Staying here means meeting lots of other students from all over the world. You will have access to the excellent communal areas, a private gym, games rooms and on-site cinema. There is a 24 hour manned reception.

Our Premium Studio rooms are for individuals only with your own entrance door.

Premium studio includes:
• ¾ size double bed with under-bed storage
• Private en-suite shower room
• Desk area for self-study
• Double wardrobe and drawers
• Bedding and towels are provided by Celtic English Academy
• Private kitchen with induction hobs, electric oven, microwave and dishwasher

Practical information

• Residence accommodation check in is from 15:00 on Sunday and check out is 09:00 on Sunday.
• Residence accommodation is only available for students aged 18+.
• Residence accommodation does not provide iron, ironing board, toiletries or hair dryers.

How to get to the Academy

Our residence accommodation is located in the heart of Cardiff city centre. The address is Capital Quarter, Tyndall Street, Cardiff, CF10 4BQ. Lumis is within approximately 15 minutes’ walking distance of the Academy, through the central shopping area.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from Celtic. Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Learn more about how to get a UK visa »

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Cardiff based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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