English Language School in Swansea, Wales

City School of Languages, Swansea:
City School of Languages (CSL) is an English language school in the centre of Swansea, Wales, offering English courses for students from around the world. Swansea is just under one hour by train from the Welsh capital, Cardiff, and three hours from London. CSL is accredited by the British Council, and is a UK Border Agency Highly Trusted Sponsor.

- General English
- IELTS Preparation
- First Certificate in English (FCE)
- Advanced Certificate (CAE)
- English for University Studies
- Pre-sessional English
- International Foundation Programmes
- English plus Work Experience
- Business English
-Tailor made courses for groups & Tailor made  intensive courses for professionals and  companies
- Over 40's
- Summer Camp for Juniors 
- English Plus
- Teacher Refresher Course
- Trinity Diploma in TESOL

Accreditation:
Quality is essential at City School of Languages: We are one of the few schools in the UK to hold accreditation by both Accreditation UK and the Accreditation Board for Language Services (ABLS). In addition to this, we are also members of English UK and the Association of British Language Schools, and are a UK Border Agency Highly Trusted Sponsor.

We want you to feel comfortable while studying with us and have put a lot of effort into creating a learning environment that will give you everything you expect from a modern English language school. The main building is located only 5 minutes’ walk from Swansea city centre and 10 minutes from the beach. Swansea is a popular student town and is ranked as the 5th safest place to study in the UK.
Our school facilities include:
• Ten modern, comfortable classrooms with excellent resources to help you make the most of your learning
• A self-access computer study room where you can surf the internet, access email and utilise study resources including books, magazines and DVD’s.
• A lounge area where students can relax and make new friends.
• Student bicycle racks letting you store your bike safely.
CSL recently extended its premises to the Swansea campus of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David to provide students taking part in the Foundation Programme  with the services and utilities of this well-established institution. Our new school offers the right atmosphere to interact with hundreds of international students and put you in contact with the life at university.

City School of Languages has been licensed by the UK Border Agency (UKBA) to enrol international students under Tier 4 of the Points Based System. Our UKBA Sponsor Licence Number is 50987M5C2 and we are a Highly Trusted Sponsor.

At CSL, we understand that coming to the UK to study English can be a daunting experience. However, many of our staff members have lived or studied abroad themselves, so we know just how you are feeling. Therefore, we promise to make your time here completely comfortable and enjoyable, and your learning experience as full as possible, and that you leave feeling you had a truly worthwhile experience.

At City School of Languages, we understand that choosing to study in the UK is a big decision. That’s why we work to support you and help you feel you’re at home.
Our social events are open to all students. Sports and adventure activities, visits to museums and the most astonishing beaches and coastline. You can take excursions to places of interest such as Bath and Bristol to give you the chance to experience Britain and make new friends.

Accommodation:
An enjoyable stay at City School of Languages means being happy in your accommodation. City School of Languages understands that different people have different accommodation needs and budgets, so we offer a range of accommodation to suit you. These include:

Homestays with a local host family 
Shared house with other students
Private accommodation i.e. your own flat
Boarding house
Hotels / Bed & Breakfast

As Swansea is a small city, you will never have far to travel to school wherever you are - just a walk or bus ride away. The cost-of-living is also relatively low, so your money goes much further than many other places in the UK.

Our accommodation is carefully selected and inspected by either ourselves or special agents. Our agents have extensive experience is providing homes for overseas students, so you know you are in safe hands.

* All host families are thoroughly checked by staff to ensure they meet British Council standards. The process involves a strict application process, annual home visits and CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) checks.

Next summer sees the launch of a Summer School in July//August of 2015 for two week, for young international students between the ages of 8 and 16. The summer camp consists ofEnglish classes in the morning with excursions and daily activities such as surfing, roller blading, horse riding, bushcraft and beach sports. The summer camp is held at the beautiful Lampeter campus of University Trinity Saint David.