Mission Statement
1. To ensure every student has a quality learning experience in a safe, stimulating and friendly environment.
2. To develop the students’ interests in being lifelong learners and users of English.
3. To create a multicultural environment that promotes growth both academically and personally.
4. To tailor courses to accommodate the various needs of our students.
5. To build on international partnerships and to develop new sources of income.
6. To ensure administrative and academic excellence through continued professional development.
At NIS, we pride ourselves on being a leading force in English teaching in the north east of England.
Our values include:
Located in the heart of a bustling, multi-cultural city in the north of England, Newcastle International School offers a wide range of courses designed to improve your English Language levels, from General English and exam preparation to popular winter and summer camps
We pride ourselves as one of the leading language schools in the area, and we believe that we deliver the highest quality of student services and classes. We are accredited by The British Accreditation Council (BAC), which is an independent organization, established to be the national accrediting body for independent post-16 education in the UK.
We are sure that you will find studying with us a unique experience; we organise weekly activities after your classes, and trips and excursions take place regularly. NIS is a great place to advance your language skills, make friends, and socialise with other students.
A multi-cultural and thriving city
Newcastle is the capital of the North East of England. From the moment you arrive, you will have a bustling city to explore, shop in, eat in, and live among. With two world-class universities and over 40 thousand students, there is always something fun to do!
You are also just a short drive or bus trip away from some of the most breath-taking and beautiful English countryside that you could ever imagine. So, whether you like big cities or small cities, or prefer the countryside, Newcastle has something for everyone.
Rich in History, Architecture and Culture
Newcastle is well-known for its amazing architecture, ranging Roman and medieval, to Victorian and postmodernist, it is definitely a place of rich architectural heritage.
During your stay, make sure to check out:
St. Nicholas’ Cathedral
Grey Street
Newcastle Castle
Newcastle Central Station
To name just a few!
Not only is it iconic for the beautiful architecture but also its feats of engineering, for example, the Tyne Bridge, Millennium Bridge, and Swing Bridge - the world’s first tilting bridge. Many famous people actually come from Newcastle, from musicians, to television presenters, footballing heroes and many more.
Accessible
Newcastle is said to be the smallest big city in the world!
It has multiple transport links, whether that be by car, bus, metro, train or boat, getting around is never difficult.
Friendliness
The local people, also known as ‘Geordies’, are famous for being some of the friendliest people in the UK! A recent poll by Big 7 Travel has revealed that Newcastle is the UK’s friendliest city. Meaning that wherever you are coming from, you are guaranteed to be given a warm welcome by the locals. And if you get lost, you can be sure to get some help if you ask someone for directions, and if you are in your local shop, you can be sure to find someone to strike up a conversation with!
Moving away from your home country can be a challenging experience, and we will offer you all the support and guidance you will need to make the transition into student life easy - before and after you arrive. Living in a student-friendly city like Newcastle is an amazing experience. We offer great choices of accommodation for you to choose from. Living with other students is a great way to meet new people and learn about different cultures. Each accommodation residence provides you with such opportunities and you will have the option to choose where you want to live. We offer the following options:
All of our residences are central, close by and include comfortable beddings, central heating, lighting, water, speedy Wi-Fi and personal possessions’ insurance.
We also provide transportation form airport to campus and vice versa as well at a very low cost.
Feel free to check our Homestay Handbook for further details about room specifications, meals, full, half, and self-catering accommodations, your role during your stay, family life and guests, insurance, house rules and local information, private fostering, student safety, overcoming cultural differences, student welfare, and booking procedures and payments.
You can also visit our website www.newcastlenis.com or e-mail: admin@newcastlenis.com.