Courses
Learn English in Norwich, England
Group School Integration Courses Live and learn like an English teenager
Welcome to England, where you will have the chance to join in at an English High School with English students. You will study new subjects, experience a different teaching environment and explore new ways to learn. You’ll be introduced to an English ‘buddy’ who will be your guide and your friend as you navigate around your new school.
Group School Integration Courses
Speaking Examination Courses Building your English for the future with examination courses
1-2 weeks (longer courses available). These courses offer a more in-depth study option and are designed for groups of students currently working towards an exam, or planning to take an exam in the future. Our aim is to help students improve their confidence and to build on speaking, listening, reading, writing and vocabulary skills.
Speaking Examination Courses
Summer Study Holidays In the heart of historic Norwich City
You’ll learn in a class with students from other countries with the same level of English as you. Our student-centered course is designed to help you feel confident as you speak English. You will focus on your speaking, reading, writing and listening skills, as well as advancing your vocabulary and pronunciation.
Summer Study Holidays
Short Courses Experience the best of England
The courses are designed to build your fluency so that you feel more confident when you speak in English. We want you to love learning English. In class, teachers use interactive, communicative lessons to enhance the students’ language skills. With your host, you have the opportunity to use English in a natural environment and the activity programme lets you explore Norwich and discover England.
Short Courses
Adult Courses
Our IELTS Preparation Course is designed for adults who want to improve their exam performance and achieve higher band scores. With 15 hours of intensive lessons per week, small class sizes, and expert IELTS teachers, you’ll build the skills, strategies, and confidence needed to succeed in the test. Flexible start dates and personalised feedback make this course ideal for learners at all stages of their IELTS journey.
Adult CoursesThe English Experience FAQs
How long can students stay? 
Up to 4 weeks.
Can I choose the activities and excursions?
Please refer to Activities and Excursions and the sample programme for details of what we offer. Alternative activities and excursions are available at an extra cost.
Are the classes mixed nationality?
Yes, for Summer Study Holiday courses. Outside of the summer, we cannot guarantee this, but we make every effort to mix nationalities when possible. Our teachers are experienced in working with closed groups, and English is strictly enforced during lessons.
Do group leaders/teachers have to pay?
For every 15 students, one leader or teacher goes free. Please see the specific course pages for pricing information or contact us.
Do students take a test to study at The English Experience?
Students enrolled in Summer Study Holiday or Exam Preparation courses will take a test on their first day. For short courses, we ask for your students’ English proficiency level before arrival, or a placement test can be arranged.
How do students travel from the UK point of entry to Norwich?
Return transfers to and from the arrival/departure point are available at an additional cost. An English Experience staff member will meet your group and accompany you to Norwich via coach or train, where host families will meet and take the students home.
Where do students stay in Norwich?
Students stay with welcoming and experienced host families, giving them the chance to experience British culture, hear different English accents, learn new phrases, and enjoy traditional British dishes.
Do students need to buy their own food?
No. Host families provide 3 meals a day.
What if a student has an allergy?
We make every effort to accommodate students with allergies. There may be a supplement for this. Please inform us of any special requirements as early as possible.
How many students can stay with one host family?
Up to four students from the same group can stay with a host family, subject to availability.
How do students get to and from school?
Most students use the public bus (bus pass costs approx. £17.50 per week). Our staff and host families will ensure students know where to take the bus.
What happens on the first day?
Students will receive a welcome talk and meet their teachers. During the first class, teachers will prepare students for life in Norwich and introduce them to the course. In the afternoon, students will meet their Activity Leader for a city tour.
