Teacher Training in Newcastle, UK
About the Training Centre in Newcastle
The Teacher Training Centre Newcastle is placed in a building of special historical interest and beauty, located in the city centre of the lively university city of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, close to theatres, galleries, museums, restaurants, night-clubs and pubs as well as relaxing gardens and parks.
The premises have 16 classrooms, a large student cafeteria (selling “fair-trade” hot and cold food and drinks) and vast Personal Study Programme suite.
For all students at the school, there are social programme and welfare staff to help you enjoy your course and make the most of your time studying in Newcastle.
Teacher Training Centre - Facilities:
- 16 classrooms
- Beautiful grade 1 and grade 2 listed building
- Executive Centre
- Lift to all 4 floors
- Central location
- Excellent transport links
- Well equipped student café serving hot and cold drinks and snacks
- Television and DVD in student common room
- Wireless internet throughout the school as well as computers with free internet access
- Full-time academic, career, welfare and accommodation advice
- Transfers – chauffeur and mini-bus service
Our Teacher Trainers in Newcastle
The reputation of the Training Centre in Newcastle is largely attributed to the high quality of its staff. All the teachers and trainers are highly motivated specialists in the teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). All trainers have a Cambridge Certificate (CELTA) and/or Cambridge Diploma (DELTA). The School currently has 4 full time trainers – 2 of which are DELTA trainers.
Some of our trainers and teachers are specialised in certain areas such as EAL ESP Younger Learners, Business English, Cambridge examinations and IELTS.
Many of the teachers and trainers have taught in other countries in a wide range of teaching situations. They continue to develop professionally by attending in-house training as well as workshops and conferences. By keeping up-to-date they can pass on the most modern and effective methodology to their trainees.
The Training Centre in Newcastle is one of the world's leading teacher training centres, approved by the University of Cambridge for the running of CELTA and Delta among other courses.
Accommodation
If you require accommodation in Newcastle, the Teacher Training Centre can arrange accommodation for you.
Please let us know in the application form if you require accommodation and which is your preferred accommodation option.
Important: All accommodation options are subject to availability and will be confirmed by the Training Centre Newcastle once you have gone through the application process.
Accommodation options and prices in Newcastle 2013:
- Homestay (self-catering): 110 GBP / week
- Homestay (half-board): 130 GBP / week
- “Charlotte House” self-catering apartments: 110 GBP / week
Homestay (self-catering or half-board)
The Training Centre Newcastle offers self-catering and half-board homestay accommodation. Most homestay accommodation options are located within 20 minutes travel time from the Teacher Training Centre.
Staying in a homestay is an excellent way to experience the local culture and integrate in the community. A host family is not always two parents and children: Many hosts are couples or single people without children.
Self-catering homestay is a great value option which includes the same features as the homestay half-board option but without meals for flexibility and independence. Students can use kitchen facilities in the family’s house. Students must cook their own meals and respect the rules of the kitchen in the homestay.
Details:
- Half board, full board and self-catering options
- Bed linen is included and laundry facilities are available
- Linen and clothes wash each week
- Students should bring their own towels
- Within approx. 20 minutes’ travel time of the city centre
Prices:
- Homestay (self-catering): 110 GBP / week
- Homestay (half-board): 130 GBP / week
Charlotte House self-catering student apartments
Location: Newcastle city-centre
Charlotte House city-centre self-catering apartments are only 5 minutes’ walk from the Training Centre Newcastle. Each apartment has 3, 4, 5 or 6 lockable bedrooms, 2 shower/bathrooms, living-room and kitchen. All utilities and wi-fi connections are included. Bedding, crockery and cutlery are provided. Students should bring their towels. The rent includes twice weekly cleaning of the common areas.
Students are responsible for keeping their bedroom, bathroom and kitchen in a clean condition. These apartments are ideal for students who want to be independent and in the company of other international students, close to all the places of interest in this lively University City.
Details:
- City Centre Apartments of 3,5 and 6 private bedrooms
- Shared (3:1) Bathrooms, shower rooms and toilets, and shared kitchen. dining/living room
- Located in the city centre close to lots of facilities
- Wifi throughout building
- Laundry on site
- 5 minutes' walk from the Training Centre
Prices:
- 110 GBP / week (electricity, water and wi-fi are included)
Newcastle and surroundings
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne (often shortened to Newcastle) is a lively university city located in the North East of England with a population of around 150,000.
The local people have a reputation for being very friendly to visitors. Newcastle has been voted second best city in Europe for social life, and in a recent poll of office workers and students it was voted the best city in England for work and study.
The city is one of the finest places in Europe for arts and culture and is famous for its football team, Newcastle United and for its rugby and basketball teams.
One of the most famous sights is the 'Tyne Bridge', which was the world's largest single span bridge until its famous cousin in Sydney, Australia was opened.
Newcastle is also well known for its pub culture and there are many lively bars to suite all tastes as well as the traditional pubs where people can just enjoy the real ale and conversation. The most famous area for nightlife is the Quayside, especially at weekends.
If you are more interested in playing sports, there are many halls, clubs, pitches and tracks where you can play and practice your favourite game as well as the famous 'Great North Run' - the world's biggest annual half marathon.
Newcastle City Council:http://www.newcastle.gov.uk/
Newcastle Official Guide: http://www.newcastlegateshead.com/
