Aberdeen

International House

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English school in Aberdeen: International House

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Key points

University town close to breathtaking scenery
Central location in a lively and cultural city
Great nationality mix
Dedicated teachers providing individual attention
Test centre for Cambridge exams

The school

Levels: Elementary to Advanced
Exams: Cambridge (B2 First, C1 Advanced), IELTS
School size: S
Accommodation: Host family, Residence
Wifi: WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age: 16 years
Average age: 32 years
Nationality mix: Spain, Italy, Saudi Arabia, etc..

This friendly and convivial school is ideally located in the town centre, just steps from the Maritime Museum, the station, the city library and close to a beautiful Victorian garden. This central location is served by many bus routes and offers students many pubs and shops close-by.
The school is characterized by a great nationality mix: more than 40 nationalities from the 5 continents are represented to provide a truly international environment.
The highly qualified teaching staff is attentive to the needs of each student and offers them courses adapted to their expectations. The school has 7 classrooms in a large historical building in Aberdeen’s main street. After the English classes, the students have access to a computer lab with internet-ready computers, books and magazines. In the large student lounge, students can use the Wi-Fi connection free of charge and have lunch, unless they would prefer to eat in one of the numerous surrounding cafés and restaurants.

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Lessons: 15 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 52 week(s)
Levels: Elementary (A1) to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 16
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:15-12:45; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

10.04 / 04.05.2020

Holidays

22.12.2019 - 04.01.2020
20.12.2020 - 02.01.2021

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Lessons: General (group): 15 of 60 minutes
+ Communication (group): 6 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 52 week(s)
Levels: Elementary (A1) to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 16
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: General (group): 09:15-12:45
Communication (group): 13:45-15:45 (Tues, Wed, Thu); Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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Bank holidays

10.04 / 04.05.2020

Holidays

22.12.2019 - 04.01.2020
20.12.2020 - 02.01.2021

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Lessons: General (group): 15 of 60 minutes
+ Exam preparation (group): 6 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 4 - 52 week(s)
Levels: Intermediate (B1-B2) to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 16
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: General (group): 09:15-12:45
Exam preparation (group): 13:45-15:45 (Tues, Wed, Thu); Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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Every week, throughout the year

Exam dates

On request

Bank holidays

10.04 / 04.05.2020

Holidays

22.12.2019 - 04.01.2020
20.12.2020 - 02.01.2021

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Lessons: General (group): 15 of 60 minutes
+ Communication (group): 6 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 52 week(s)
Levels: Upper-intermediate (B2) to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 16
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: General (group): 09:15-12:45
Communication (group): 13:45-15:45 (Tues, Wed, Thu); Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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Starting dates

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Exam dates

13.03 / 09.06 / 27.08 / 01.12.2020

Bank holidays

10.04 / 04.05.2020

Holidays

22.12.2019 - 04.01.2020
20.12.2020 - 02.01.2021

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Lessons: General (group): 15 of 60 minutes
+ Communication (group): 6 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 52 week(s)
Levels: Advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 16
Minimum age: years
Schedule: General (group): 09:15-12:45
Communication (group): 13:45-15:45 (Tues, Wed, Thu); Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Exam dates

26.02 / 10.06 / 28.08 / 02.12.2020

Bank holidays

10.04 / 04.05.2020

Holidays

22.12.2019 - 04.01.2020
20.12.2020 - 02.01.2021

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

100% authentic opinions

These students attended a course in this school through ESL – Language studies abroad and their evaluation has been checked. Students' opinions don't necessarily correspond to those of ESL – Language studies abroad, but reflect the individual experience of those participants. This is meant to provide you with further information about this school.

4.3/5

Overall rating

95% of students recommending this school

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120 students gave their opinion about this school

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Value for money (4 / 5)
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Value for money (4 / 5)
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Teaching (4.7 / 5)
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Marigona M.

22 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

Eine sehr tolle Gastmutter! Äusserst nett und hilfsbereit!

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3 weeks, July – August 2019

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Nisane S.

18 years old - Germany

/ 5

Die 5 Wochen in Aberdeen waren wunderschön und eine tolle Erfahrung. ESL hat mich gut auf die Reise vorbereitet und alles perfekt geplant. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Ich würde es auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen, eine Reise mit ESL zu unternehmen!

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5 weeks, March – May 2019

Value for money (4 / 5)
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Top tips

« Unbedingt so viel wie möglich unternehmen! Es hat so viele schöne Orte zu erkunden, vor allem etwas außerhalb der Stadt. »

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Anonymous

31 years old - France

/ 5

Cours intéressants, un groupe d'apprentissage avec une grande diversité des nationalités.Super accueil ( confort, nourriture, communication ) dans la famille d'accueil.Ville pas très intéressante culturellement. Super !

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1 week, July 2018

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Do you think you've made progress?

« Peu de progrès mais c'est normal en une semaine ! J'ai appris un peu de vocabulaire. »

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« La diversité des nationalités. Le manuel utilisé traite de sujets d'actualités. »

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« Ras »

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Franziska R.

22 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

Wirklich interessante, schöne Stadt und perfekt für jeden, der nicht allzu gerne Grossstädte hat.

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4 weeks, July 2018

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Do you think you've made progress?

« Ja, habe nur englisch gesprochen, gelesen und Filme gesehen. Wurde viel aufgeschlossener beim englischsprechen. »

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« Lehrer sehr offen und freundlich, gute Lernatmosphäre (Schüler wollen wirklich lernen), gute Lehrmethoden »

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Patrizia B.

17 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

Schottland ist wunderschön und die Einheimischen sind unglaublich nette Menschen Das Gebäude ist etwas älter und dadurch manchmal etwas kühl im Winter Die Lehrer sind super. Liebe und Aufgestellte Persönlichkeiten, die auf jeden Individuell eingehen. Sehr empfehlenswert bei den Aktivitäten mitzumachen, man lernt viele neue Leute kennen

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16 weeks, August – December 2017

Value for money (5 / 5)
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« Geht aus der Stadt raus. Es hat viele Fernverkehrsbusse. Schottland hat so viel zu bieten. »

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Testimonials

Xavier Fernández

IH, Aberdeen
Duration: 6 weeks

ESL proposed many different destinations, but in the end I chose Scotland. First of all, because Scots are much nicer and open than their neighbours. Then, because Scotland offers fabulous landscapes and sites all over the territory: beautiful cities, castles, breweries, the Cairngrom national park in the middle of the Highlands… Aberdeen is a great university town, located in the north of Scotland. The city is pretty small and easily accessible; everything you need is close-by and there are many attractions in proximity. Also, there are not many people who speak my language. I love the beautiful streets, the granite buildings, the beaches…

Teachers are adorable, super nice and always helpful. Classes are dynamic and encourage students to participate. Students are open and happy to meet new people. The school atmosphere in general is great. I think that the teaching method is very good, as it makes you feel confortable, make progress and improve your pronunciation very quickly, as well as the speaking and listening skills. I highly recommend this school!

Sarah de Vantéry

IH, Aberdeen
Duration: 4 weeks

During my month in IH Aberdeen, not only had I the opportunity to improve my English, but also to enjoy every single day of my stay there. Indeed, the school staff is really welcoming and willing to help, and the school is perfectly located (on the main street of the city). Moreover, the surrounding areas of Aberdeen offer amazing landscapes and the other parts of the country are within reach in a few hours. I recommend the school to anyone wishing to learn English in a friendly atmosphere, and of course, in an amazing country.

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Host family
To surround yourself with the English language and Scottish culture, our partner school offers host family accommodation. Choose from single room accommodation with half board or breakfast only. You can also choose the private bathroom option at an extra charge. The families are all located near the town centre and it will take you approximately 25 minutes with public transports to go to the school.

Homes for Students residence
Stay in style in this student residence, just a 20-minute walk from the language school in downtown Aberdeen or 12 minutes away by bus with a stop right on your doorstep. Your ensuite private room comes with a desk and a small double bed (bring your own sheets), while shared spaces include an open-plan kitchen and living area with a dining table, sofas and a TV, plus a laundry room. Common areas are cleaned every two weeks, and you can also enjoy bike storage and an onsite gym! It’s got everything you need for a comfortable, social stay in Aberdeen.

You will not get bored in Aberdeen. Enjoy the pubs, museums, concerts and many dance, music and drama festivals … You need to take part in a Ceilidh, a traditional Scottish dance festival - a great way to meet local people and warm up in winter! Aberdeen is also a paradise for outdoor activities: hiking, golf, mountain biking and kitesurfing are on offer.

Our partner school offers excursions at weekends, such as tours in the old town, visits of the most beautiful castles and Whisky distilleries in the highlands. It also organises international food parties with dishes prepared by students from the school as well as sports activities such as football, bowling or golf.

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120 students rated this school. See the testimonials of former students.

One-to-one course (1-9 weeks) (per week)	65 GBP
One-to-one course (10+ weeks) (per week)	55 GBP
Retention fee (host family, residence) (per week)	50 GBP
Airport transfer (pick-up)	30 GBP

One-to-one course (1-9 weeks) (per week)	65 GBP
One-to-one course (10+ weeks) (per week)	55 GBP
Retention fee (host family, residence) (per week)	50 GBP
Airport transfer (pick-up)	30 GBP

One-to-one course (1-9 weeks) (per week)	65 GBP
One-to-one course (10+ weeks) (per week)	55 GBP
Retention fee (host family, residence) (per week)	50 GBP
Airport transfer (pick-up)	30 GBP

B2 First exam fee	145 GBP
Bedding pack (residence)	30 GBP

One-to-one course (1-9 weeks) (per week)	65 GBP
One-to-one course (10+ weeks) (per week)	55 GBP
Retention fee (host family, residence) (per week)	50 GBP
Airport transfer (pick-up)	30 GBP

IELTS exam fee (to be paid online)	On request
Bedding pack (residence)	30 GBP