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Nab Cottage, Lake District:
Established in 1983, Nab Cottage is an English language school and community in the centre of the Lake District National Park, an area of outstanding beauty and tranquillity in Cumbria in north-west England. It is unique as an English language school because students and teachers live together and study together. We take a maximum of 20 students in the school at any time and there is continuous interaction in English. Our students are all adults and come from all over the world. The average stay is about 3 weeks, though some people stay for up to 3 months.

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Accreditation:

Nab Cottage is accredited by the British Council and a member of English UK and English UK North. 

Qualified & Experienced Teachers:
Our teachers are well qualified and experienced and bring a wide range of complementary skills including art, drama, coaching and mentoring. We use a holistic model of learning, encouraging students to behave, think, dream and relax in English.

We teach English at 4 levels, from basic conversation to advanced. We assess your speaking and listening ability in a relaxed and informal way when you arrive and you will be placed in the group that best suits your level. During the afternoon, evening and at weekends there is a programme of activities designed to activate language in a natural and motivating way.

English Language Courses:
- General English for adults
- English & Walking
- Personal Development in English
- Experiential English for Teachers
- One To One / Private English lessons
- English & Yoga
- English courses for companies or groups

Beautiful location in the Lake District National Park:

The school is in the centre of the beautiful Lake District National Park, overlooking a small lake and surrounded by mountains. There are many wonderful walks from the cottage including waterfalls, caves, valleys, mountains and rivers. Windermere, the largest lake in England, is just 3km away. The Lake District is a very special place and it is currently being considered for World Heritage status. The region is very popular with British tourists so there are many facilities in the villages, including cinemas, shops, bars, clubs, boating, tennis, fitness centres and leisure spas.
 
Our school is less than 2 hours by car from Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds / Bradford, Blackpool and Newcastle airports. Our area is also easily accessible from the airports by train or bus.

Student Testimonials:

"A perfect concept. I've never met a language school like this." - Barbara 2010

"I've passed 6 fantastic weeks here. I'm going to bring into myself this experience for all my life. I'm sure that Nab Cottage has changed my life in a better way. I leave here a piece of my heart." -Alessandro 2010

"Great, incredible, deep, moving experience of physical, mental and spiritual growth, as usual! Thanks again!" - Vania 2009

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Address: Rydal, Ambleside, Cumbria, England , UK / GB
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2025-05-23 were from:

Guadalajara, Spain; UAE; Reykjavik, Iceland; Hessen, Germany; Oslo, Norway; and more.
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English at St Andrews (EASA) provides unique residential English courses designed for business executives, professionals, golf players, whisky enthusiasts, and business graduates who would like to enjoy a quality & intensive English learning experience in the UK.

EASA is situated in the beautiful and historic town of St Andrews (less than one hour from Edinburgh) on the east coast of Scotland.

Our full-immersion intensive English courses are customized to meet your specific needs and interests. We can combine Business English and General English classes with a range of engaging leisure activities, including culture, golf and / or whisky experiences.

Students should have an English level of lower intermediate or higher. You may learn in a small group environment or may take private English lessons. Our fun and engaging leisure activity options allow you to practice your English language skills in off-site learning environments.

Rich with history and architecture, St Andrews is world-renowned as being the Home of Golf and the location of Scotland's first university. This stunning location means that we can offer you a truly first-class experience.
Full-immersion customized intensive English courses - 5, 7 or 14 days duration:

- General English or Business English training. Your programme can be 1-to-1 or small group sessions.

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Courses / Programs
• Reach Cambridge provides English Language (ESOL) courses for non-native English speakers / international students of ages 13 to 24 years old based anywhere around the world.

• Reach Cambridge's online English language courses and tutoring are designed to help non-native speakers of all levels to improve their English, and discover the cultures of England and other English-speaking countries around the world.

• Based since 2005 in the historic city of Cambridge in England, Reach Cambridge has provided thousands of young people from around the world with the opportunity to prepare for their exciting futures in a university environment in one of the top educational facilities in the world.

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Short & Intensive English Courses Online - for All Levels:
- Study for 10, 20 or 40 hours (10 Hours - Introduction to a Subject, 20 Hours - In-depth Study, 40 Hours - Advanced Learning).

Further Studies: 
Architecture, Biotechnology, Business Management, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Economics, Engineering, Journalism & Media, English Literature, Law, Mathematics, Medicine & Life Sciences, Physics, Politics & International Relations, Psychology, SAT Preparation, Sustainability, STEM (Science, technology, engineering & mathematics), Optional Enrichment Classes (Leadership, Study Skills).
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Courses / Programs
Whether your goal is to accelerate your career, or simply travel the world, with a Kaplan International Colleges course you will gain the English language skills and academic approach you need to succeed. Founded in the late 1970’s, our English school in Cambridge, England is housed in a large, converted Edwardian house close to the city centre. Choose from our wide range of courses and accommodation options at our Cambridge English school and explore one of the world’s greatest university cities while improving your English.

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Courses / Programs
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English Language Courses for Adults (Beginner to advanced levels)

General English Classes:
- From 09.30 to 12.45 Monday to Friday, with optional Communications Skills hour and an Examination Skills hour. Evening classes also available.

Cambridge English Exam Preparation Courses:
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ECS Scotland, Edinburgh
Courses / Programs
Founded in 1995, ECS Scotland is a family run, British Council accredited English language training centre located in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town. Specialising in small group and 1-to-1 training to professional adults, ECS Scotland offers a variety of tailor made courses starting any Monday of the year.

Combination Courses combine 15 hours of General English in a small group with a maximum of 5 students and 5, 10 or 15 hours of 1-to-1 tuition, focusing on your specific language needs. Medical, Legal, Financial, Tourism, Military, Business, email writing topics are covered. Please ask us for your specific topic area and we will create a course for you. Closed group courses are available on request.

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ESOL Centre
Courses / Programs
Learn English from the comfort of your own home or suitable location with online lessons from ESOL Centre.

Based in Nottingham, England, we provide basic beginner to advanced level English programmes, English exam preparation, English for Specific Purposes classes, and more. Lessons are provided entirely online via our learning platform.

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Upon successful course completion, students are awarded Certificates of completion for the relevant level. Our certificates do not have expiry dates.
Online English Classes:

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