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UK LANGUAGE COURSES

We educate, inspire and enrich the lives of young people from all over the world through English Language, Sports and British Culture.

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Why Choose Us?

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EXCELLENT

We aim for excellence in all areas and pride ourselves on being responsive to all enquiries, challenges and customers' needs

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OUTSTANDING

Situated in outstanding, historic and vibrant locations, ranging from the most traditional British Boarding Schools to the newest University Campuses.

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INNOVATIVE

Our academic programme is innovative with a focus on communication and increasing students' confidence in using English.

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SPECIALIST

We know our courses are only as good as the staff we employ and so we make sure all our staff are specialists with young learners and qualified for their role.

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EXPERIENCED

We are an experienced company who put the safeguarding of students as a top priority. We offer great quality and excellent personal service.

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Our Locations

Badminton School
Clifton College
Queen Anne’s School
University of Chichester
Dean Close School
St Peter’s School
Bootham School
Reaseheath College
University of Chester – Parkgate
King’s College London
Queen Mary University
UCFB Wembley
Newbattle Abbey College
York

ST. Peter's School, York

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Programmes

Summer Language

During June, July and August, UKLC provide high-quality international summer programmes at centres across the UK.

We run a range of programmes at each location, including English Plus Multi-Activity, Dance, Drama, Football, Life Skills, and Intensive English; London Explorer programmes at our three London sites, and the UKLCX English Experience at Clifton College in Bristol.

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English Plus Multi Activity

The “typical” summer programme consisting of a wide variety of activities and sports.

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English Plus Dance

For students with a passion for dance. Sessions are led by a specialist dance teacher and the programme works towards an end-of-course performance.

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English Plus Drama

For students with an interest in drama and a desire to improve their English through confidence-building performances.

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English Plus Intensive English

This programme consists of additional English lessons for those who really want to maximise their language learning during their stay in the UK. Students will build on the knowledge acquired in their curricular lessons through extra classes taught according to age and level.

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English Plus Football

For students who love football and want to play it every waking minute! Coaching sessions are led by qualified staff and aim to improve each student’s technical skills and abilities.

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English Plus Life Skills

The aim of this programme is to prepare for future studies and careers. Students undertake seminars and workshops on topics such as CV writing, interview skills, presentation skills and writing for academic purposes.

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UKLCx (Clifton College only)

The programme at Clifton College is specially designed to connect the English Lessons with the full day excursions to give students a fully immersive experience.

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London Explorer

All of our London centres run an English plus London Explorer Programme

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Ministays

We work closely with our partners to design and deliver bespoke group packages. They all include full-board accommodation and English tuition.

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  • 7th August 2022 - 25th June 2023
  • 6th August - 23rd December 2023
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Integration into a UK School

UKLC offers groups the opportunity to immerse themselves into the British education system by participating in an integration programme.

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  • 7th September 2022 - 27th June 2023
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Alternanza Scuola–Lavoro (ASL or PCTO) (Italy Only)

UKLC are pleased to offer Alternanza Scuola–Lavoro (ASL or PCTO) for Italian groups this year. UKLC are able to offer English + workshops/seminars, and workplace/company visits.

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  • 7th August 2022 - 25th June 2023
  • 6th August - 23rd December 2023
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P.O.N. (Italy only)

UKLC are excited to offer programmes specially designed for Italian PON groups in Edinburgh, Bristol and the historic city of Chester.

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  • 7th August 2022 - 25th June 2023
  • 6th August - 23rd December 2023
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Our Company

Our Company

About Us

UKLC provides residential and homestay English language and activity programmes for students aged 8-17 years. Our aims are simple: to Educate,
Inspire and Enrich future generations.

Educate

Our objective is to enable students of all abilities to improve their English in a safe, relaxed and comfortable environment. English lessons are carefully constructed and developed by our academic team

Inspire

Our friendly and enthusiastic team works hard to ensure that students, group leaders and partners have an unforgettable experience with us. Our directors, management, coordinators, teachers, sports and activity instructors and excursion and activity leaders all aspire to deliver excellence to inspire our students to learn and succeed.

 Our Partners

Our centres are located in vibrant cities and charming towns that students explore and enjoy during their stay. Students learn about British culture and develop their language skills and increase their confidence as part of the immersive experience. An English Plus programme is available at all of our centres to enrich our courses.

The Team

The Team

CÉLINE ALOÉ

Managing Director

CÉLINE ALOÉ

Managing Director

I have been in this business for longer than I care to remember. Language learning and teaching have always been more of a passion to me than a job. I feel strongly that the experience that the young people have with us is one that they will remember for a very long time and what I love about our team is that we all care about what we do.

English is an ever more important language in the world and yes, it is a huge benefit to these young people to come to the UK to learn it. However, I believe that it is also a huge benefit to them to experience a different culture, be away from home and have to cope with all that it entails and meet and befriend people their own age from all over the world.

TREGARRAN PERCIVAL

SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR

TREGARRAN PERCIVAL

SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR

Having worked for UKLC since 2009, I now enjoy a role building relationships with agents across the world.

I find my experiences at UKLC as a teacher, excursions & activities manager and centre manager helps me to express the quality and excellence of our schools to prospective students.

The incredible customer return rate is a testament to the hard work our staff put into ensuring students have the most unforgettable time in the UK.

JAGO BROWN

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

JAGO BROWN

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

I joined the UKLC team in 2019, having spent much of the last 10 years in various senior roles within the sector.

I work across the business functions focusing on structure, systems, new markets and new products, while ensuring that our focus on agency customer delivery is strongly maintained.

I enjoy spending time with our team, discussing our vision for the future and listening to feedback from our wonderful students.

JAMIE BRAILSFORD

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

JAMIE BRAILSFORD

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Having been a part of UKLC since 2010, I know first-hand what a fantastic organisation this is. From starting as a Sports & Activity Instructor in the summer of 2010 to now as a full time member of staff based in the head office. I have witnessed the passion and commitment which is embedded into every centre to ensure they are of the highest standard year after year.

My role as Operations Director means that I am responsible for the excellent delivery of all UKLC programmes. Ensuring that everyone that attends a UKLC programme has a memorable, life-changing experience.

RAFF CUTOLO

ACADEMIC DIRECTOR

RAFF CUTOLO

ACADEMIC DIRECTOR

What a journey mine has been with UKLC! I joined the company in the summer of 2005, when I worked as an English and Dance Teacher. I then came back every year and was given the opportunity to develop professionally by covering a variety of roles: Course Director, Centre Manager, Assistant Academic Director. Since 2016 I have been leading the company’s Academic team and I absolutely love it.

Why? Because it’s great to be part of a team that is dedicated to creating innovative programmes for both learners and teachers.

I am very proud of the high quality we offer in our programmes, as well as of the excellent academic profile for which we are known in the industry.

It really is an honour for me to be part of the amazing UKLC family.

CAROLYN RENNOLDSON

RECRUITMENT MANAGER

CAROLYN RENNOLDSON

RECRUITMENT MANAGER

Coordinating the recruitment of the management teams, teachers and sports staff for our camps is a challenging role. I take a great pride in the fact that, by the time our camps starts, that I have built a relationship with each and every single person who is working for us. Most importantly, confidently knowing that working for UKLC will be a fun, well-organised and hugely satisfying experience for all involved. The fact that we have such a large staff returnee rate speaks volumes about our company.

JESS GOLDSWORTHY

SALES & MARKETING MANAGER

JESS GOLDSWORTHY

SALES & MARKETING MANAGER

I joined the UKLC team in 2022 bringing over 10 years of experience in various roles within the industry including teaching (both in the UK and abroad), summer operations and sales and marketing. I love working closely with partner agents to help them find the right destination and programme, ensuring their students have an unforgettable UKLC experience.

LAURA EVANS

OPERATIONS MANAGER

LAURA EVANS

OPERATIONS MANAGER

I’ve been part of the UKLC team since 2013. Over the years I’ve undertaken a number of different roles such as Sports & Activity Instructor, Excursions & Activity Manager and Centre Manager at various locations. Each role has provided me with the knowledge, skills and experience to progress into my current role as Senior Finance Coordinator.

I now help plan & prepare for all our centres to run smoothly and successfully during our busy summer period and all year-round. Ensuring all our activity programmes are educational, fun and memorable, for everyone involved.

JORDAN COOPER

OPERATIONS MANAGER

JORDAN COOPER

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Since 2014 I think I have worked in every job role at UKLC, including Sports and Activity Leader, Excursion and Activities Manager, Sales Coordinator and Operations. I am immensely proud to be a part of UKLC, we are a strong team of creative and passionate people. July/August is my favourite (and busiest) time of the year, when I get to deliver our programme to our students. I hope to meet you too one day!

ADAM MATHEWS

PROGRAMME MANAGER

ADAM MATHEWS

PROGRAMME MANAGER

My first experience of EFL summer programmes was as Social Programme Coordinator in 2005. Since then, I have taught in cities across Europe. I have worked in most major roles at summer centres, including a decade of centre managing some of UKLC’s newest and biggest centres. My current role involves promoting and running our new summer centre which is orientated towards giving individuals an exceptional language experience.

KAREN GRICE

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

KAREN GRICE

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

I provide support across departments including recruitment and finance, as well as joining the teams on the ground during the peak season. No two days are the same here and I am looking forward to welcoming students into a warm, safe, and exciting UKLC experience this summer!

HANNAH BURGESS

MINISTAY COORDINATOR

HANNAH BURGESS

MINISTAY COORDINATOR

I first worked with UKLC in when I took part in the Erasmus "leaders in language" programme teaching English in Spain. I have experience in various EFL teaching and activity leading roles and love the summer camp environment! In 2023 I was hugely excited to join the head office team as Ministay Coordinator, and work hard in delivering fantastic stays for each and every student!

LOTTIE HOLLOWAY

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

LOTTIE HOLLOWAY

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

I first worked for UKLC as an Excursion and Activity Leader in summer 2022, at the busy Queen Mary University London. I felt so inspired by many students' desire to improve their language skills and to experience British culture.
I am now enjoying the UKLC experience from another perspective as I join the operations team in head office. My role involves booking and planning for groups and I am looking forward to another fantastic season!

KATE CARROLL

BOOKINGS COORDINATOR

KATE CARROLL

BOOKINGS COORDINATOR

After joining the UKLC team in 2022, I supported with recruitment and summer operations before moving to the role of Bookings Coordinator within the sales team. Prior to joining UKLC, I held roles in busy summer schools in the UK and Spain and spent 4 years working in Homestay operations in Chester. As a keen language-learner myself, I bring my passion for languages and cultural exchange to this role and love watching our students learn and grow in confidence.

SOPHIE BOYES

BOOKINGS COORDINATOR

SOPHIE BOYES

BOOKINGS COORDINATOR

I'm excited to join the head office team as a Bookings Coordinator. I support partners with enquiries and enrolment by making sure that we have everything in place to deliver a safe and successful summer across our centres. My background is in the learning and training sector, so I appreciate the planning it takes to deliver summer courses! I love travelling and meeting new people and can’t wait to be part of this experience with your students.

AMY O'CONNOR

RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR

AMY O'CONNOR

RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR

My first experience working with UKLC was in 2022, when I took part in the Erasmus teacher training programme in Valencia. Upon returning, I worked in a busy UKLC summer camp, delivering English lessons and activities to our students. My current role as recruitment coordinator involves supporting the onboarding process of our summer team, to ensure everyone is well prepared to deliver an exceptional student experience!

CHARLOTTE SENIOR

RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR

CHARLOTTE SENIOR

RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR

I have worked with UKLC since 2019, starting as an Excursion and Activity Leader, later as Excursion and Activity Coordinator in London in 2022, before joining the head office team as Recruitment Coordinator. Each role I have held has taught me something new about people, the world, and definitely myself. Getting to meet the teams that will be working our student groups students this summer is so exciting, because I get to pass on a first hand account of how interesting and enjoyable it is to work for UKLC!

MONIKA CERIT

BOOKINGS COORDINATOR

MONIKA CERIT

BOOKINGS COORDINATOR
Why UKLC

Why UKLC

  • We have over 20 years of experience in the ELT market;
  • We are a well-known junior course provider;
  • We are an independent, owner-led company built on long-running and trusted relationships;
  • We are experienced in creating and delivering specialist, short-term junior programmes;
  • We have a knowledgeable and dedicated head office team with valuable on-site experience;
  • We work exclusively with Educational Tour Operators.
Academic

Academic

We know how important it is for each individual student to find their own path in language learning. We use a wide range of methods to engage and stimulate our students. This is why we have created a curriculum based on the students’ age, level and needs, structured into three different programmes:

  • FUN(Ages 8-11): Engaging lessons that offer a wide range of materials and activities specific for our young learners. It makes games into lessons and lessons into games;
  • CONNECTION(Ages 11-14): Dynamic lessons that include a variety of topics and media, especially designed to reflect the quick-paced interactive world our younger students are growing up in. Available in levels A1-C1;
  • ACTION(Ages 14-17): Lessons specifically designed to engage our older students through more suitable tasks, topics and contemporary issues.
    Available in levels A1-C1.

CONNECTION & ACTION programmes consist of three different lessons a day

  1. TBL (Task-Based Learning)
    During these lessons students are encouraged to complete a task. New language is acquired and skills developed through the task as the students speak and work together.
  2. S&S (Skills & Systems)
    These lessons aim to empower our students’ linguistic awareness and capabilities by working on all language skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) and systems (grammar, phonology, lexis, discourse), as well as using materials relevant to exam preparation (KET, PET, FCE, CAE, TOEFL, IELTS, GESE).
  3. CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning)
    These lessons merge CLIL and British Culture. Students learn about art, literature, and science, or about the history and the geography of the UK, while activating their linguistic knowledge.

Placement Tests
We offer classes at all levels from Elementary to Advanced. Students take a placement test on their first day of lessons to ensure they are placed at the correct level*. We also offer a specific test for students with special needs.

Examinations
We offer the option of taking the Trinity College London Graded Examination in Spoken English (GESE) on site for courses of 10 days or longer.**

Year-round Programmes

We can offer alternative, bespoke English language lessons for our ministay groups. We can deliver a range of English for Specific Purposes courses on request so please contact the team to discuss your group’s requirements.

Students are taught in class sizes up to 16.

* *Due to the variability of students’ test results, a single class may occasionally
include students of slightly different levels.
**Minimum of 10 students across all groups required to source an examiner.
Welfare

Welfare

As specialists in programmes for young people aged 8-17, the safeguarding of children is fundamental to the way UKLC views and ensures the well-being of its students. We have developed robust systems and processes for managing the welfare of children in our centres.

Steps we take to ensure the welfare of students;

  • All staff undergo appropriate background and safeguarding checks;
  • A dedicated Safeguarding and Welfare Coordinator is appointed to every site during the summer. For year-round groups our Ministay Coordinators manage safeguarding and welfare support;
  • All students are given an induction lesson highlighting the rules for their centre and all group leaders attend an induction meeting when they arrive which details their responsibilities;
  • We work with group leaders to ensure their students have a safe and enjoyable stay, taking full responsibility for students when they are in lessons and on scheduled activities. We assist group leaders to ensure students’ safety and care outside of scheduled activities and during excursions;
  • UKLC staff are available 24 hours a day for any issue that may arise and there is a 24-hour emergency number for partners, parents and students;
  • All students get a UKLC wristband and lanyard to be worn at all times;
  • Individuals are allocated to a member of UKLC staff who will act as their group leader and point of reference at all times (summer only);
  • Our Operations and Safeguarding Handbook is distributed to all staff and is available to download on the website. Policies and procedures for welfare and safeguarding are available on our website and in our downloadable handbooks.

Student Resilience and Wellbeing;

Whilst the physical welfare and safety of our students has always been important, we believe that we need to focus on their mental welfare too.
In recent years there has been a greater awareness of mental health in young people. An experience away from home, especially in the current global climate, is an opportunity to strengthen that.

Along with sessions on General Safety and e-Safety, we have introduced a new session for every student. We dedicate lesson time to “Resilience and Well-being”. It will help students to process the ever-changing world around them and their ability to adapt to it. We also offer them ideas and tools to manage their own well-being.

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Summary information about all of our courses can be found in our ebrochures – which you can download by clicking the links below.

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Work With Us

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At UKLC we are always looking for new members to join our teams on site. Our centres are friendly places to work where you can enjoy being part of a team and working with people from around the world. We provide full training and support and there are opportunities for development within our centre teams too. We offer attractive packages including accommodation and full board for our summer teams.

If you are looking for summer school work and you are passionate about working with kids, you could be just the right sort of person to join our team.

For more information on the specific job roles available, click the “available downloads” button for the job descriptions or the titled tabs below.

To apply for a role with UK Language Courses, please use the “apply now” button below to tell us which role you are interested in and attach an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We will get back to you as soon as we can.

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Teaching

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TEACHING

Have you ever asked yourself what makes a good summer school experience for a qualified English language teacher?

We believe the answer is working in a relaxed and friendly environment where you are supported not only by academic management but equally by the other members of the team.

We believe the answer is finding yourself in a place where everything has been well thought out and organised, including what you are going to teach in your lessons, while giving you the freedom to use some of your own tailor-made tried-and-tested lesson plans.

We believe the answer is to have a bank of great resources full of interesting and engaging task-based learning lessons that you will have access to and training in.

We believe the answer is creating the kind of environment where teachers feel it is more than a stop-gap summer job, rather a chance to develop and progress, make new teaching contacts and friends, gather experience and ideas to take with you in your teaching career and hopefully come back to us in the future.

You can find more information about this role in the job descriptions by clicking the “available downloads” button above. To apply, send an up-to-date CV to [email protected]

Sports & Activities

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SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES

As Sports and Activity Instructors, your role is to help organise and deliver the social side of the students’ stay. Social activities offer the students a balance to the academic programme, an opportunity to explore the new environment and enjoy different experiences, and a chance to mix with fellow students.  The social programme is divided into three parts, sport and activity sessions, evening activities and excursions.

In your role, you are expected to provide safe, fun and developmental sessions that ultimately engage and entertain the students.  If you feel that you have the necessary skills and qualifications,  please email a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Management

Management

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MANAGEMENT

Summer school management is in a world of its own. In what other temporary job would you get such an exhilarating mix of cultures, people and situations? To say it is hectic is an understatement but to certain high-achieving, well-organised, skilled individuals with a killer sense of humour, it is a lot of fun (and somewhat addictive).

If you feel you have the necessary experience, skills and qualifications to be a Centre Manager, a Course Director or an Excursion & Activities Manager then we would love to hear from you.

To find the job descriptions, click the “available downloads” button above. To apply, send an up-to-date CV to [email protected]

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Safeguarding & Welfare

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SAFEGUARDING AND WELFARE

The Safeguarding and Welfare Coordinator will assist the Centre Management in implementing UKLC Safeguarding policies and ensuring that the centre is fully compliant. They will provide the necessary support in order to ensure that matters of safeguarding and the promotion of student welfare are paramount and that all staff, Group Leaders and students understand and adhere to the UKLC Safeguarding Policy and Child Protection Policy, as referred to in the Operating and Safeguarding Handbook (OSH). They will also be responsible for quality assurance in terms of obtaining, measuring and collating feedback from students and leaders and passing it on to Centre Management and Head Office.

To find more information and the job description, click the “available downloads” button above. To apply, send an up-to-date CV to [email protected]

Testimonials

Testimonials

Isabelle Ashcroft, Sports & Activity Instructor

Isabelle Ashcroft, Sports & Activity Instructor

I arrived at York and received a very warm welcome from all of the UKLC
team, which I very quickly felt part of too. I was very aware of my role and
responsibilities as a Sports & Activity Instructor well in advance before the children arrived, this was because of the training days and support
from all members of staff. Our centre manager was very organised in ensuring that everyone knew what they were doing and felt confident to do so.
I thoroughly enjoyed my time at York, it has really secured my decision in
wanting to be a coach in the future.

Anthony Clarke, English Teacher

Anthony Clarke, English Teacher

I first contacted UKLC shortly after finishing my CELTA in early 2014. They were looking for new teachers to go on a month-long 'Leonardo' work experience placement in Spain. I thought it was too good to miss! In no time at all I was on a week-long residential training course in Cheshire and soon after that in Spain itself, in Elche (Alicante), where I had a wonderful four weeks teaching full time in a language academy. I pretty much worked out there and then that was where my future lay. I made some great friends too!
On returning to the UK I worked for UKLC for four weeks in their York summer school, which was great fun. This summer I worked in York again and also in Southampton.
UKLC very much treat you as part of their 'family'. I would strongly recommend UKLC.

Rachel Jeffries, Course Director

Rachel Jeffries, Course Director

I’ve worked for UKLC for a few years now, starting out as a teacher and
taking the role of Course Director in recent years. Working for this company led me to make a move away from secondary public school teaching to the world of EFL permanently. I am currently working in a language school in the south of Italy
and completing my DELTA qualification. So along with a career path and clear
goals I also have to thank UKLC for some unforgettable memories. The past three years have given me some amazing new friends, some who return every year and become like family.

Adam Mathews, Centre Manager

Adam Mathews, Centre Manager

I clearly remember my first day as a Centre Manager. I was loaded up with paper after paper by the college, keys, keys and more keys, and I had so many new places to familiarise myself with. What got me through those days was knowing that, at any moment, I could speak to Celine or Nathan and they would always be there to listen or advise. Although centre managing requires a huge amount of independence, I have never once felt I was on my own.

Bryan Yule, Course Director

Bryan Yule, Course Director

The thing that initially drew me to UKLC’s summer school was its promise to be ‘a friendlier kind of summer school’. I confess I was initially skeptical, thinking that this claim might be mere marketing platitude, but all my years working with UKLC have borne this claim out. It really is an extremely friendly environment to work in, with mutual respect running from the top of the organization and encompassing everyone involved, UKLC staff, students at the schools, group leaders and the staff at the centres.

Aaron Fearnley, English Teacher

Aaron Fearnley, English Teacher

Working for UKLC has always been a pleasure. It feels almost wrong to call it work, considering that you get paid to have fun and spend time with genuinely good people. No matter which role you take at the company, there is a spirited sense of togetherness. I started working for the company as an Activity Leader at a summer school. Later, I took advantage of the fantastic opportunity brought about by the Leonardo Project, which allowed me to gain work experience as a teacher in Spain. This gave me the confidence and expertise to work for UKLC as a teacher at two different schools in England. All of these experiences have exceeded expectations whilst making me realise that hard work needn't feel like hard work.

Emily Maybanks, Teacher & Activity Leader

Emily Maybanks, Teacher & Activity Leader

I first worked for UK Language Courses at Queen Anne’s school in Reading in summer 2017. I had recently completed an online course in Teaching English as a Foreign Language so I was keen to put my qualification to use. I enjoyed working for UKLC in 2017 because it was my first experience of teaching English and I loved it and it inspired me to undertake further advanced TEFL courses. In summer 2018, I returned to work for UKLC at Queen Anne’s again. I have enjoyed my work with UKLC because of the support from senior members of staff, as well as the opportunity to meet lots of new people – students and staff alike. I was also able to teach a variety of lessons and gain valuable teaching experience which I am certain will be helpful when I eventually move to China to begin a career in teaching English.

Basil Hadithy, Teacher & Activity Leader

Basil Hadithy, Teacher & Activity Leader

The effective management of the centres and teachers has enabled me to focus on my relations with the students. A flexibility that allows me to reflect the mood of the class onto re-engaging with the students.
As a teacher, establishing a pleasant rapport with all my students, turning a lesson interesting is what has made me come back.

George Williams, Sports & Activity Instructor

George Williams, Sports & Activity Instructor

Centres: Barnard Castle, York – Bootham, York - St. Peters, Southampton, London – King’s College, Chalfont, Chester - Parkgate
Leonardo project: Valencia 2013
4 years returnee: 4 summers and 3 mini stays
UKLC stands out to me because it’s a company that cares for its staff in so many ways. You really are part of a family when working for UKLC. It is very well organised!
One sentence that sums up UKLC: “Simply no better way to spend your summer”

Norman Gettings

Norman Gettings

This year I’ve taught several mini stays (St Albans & Colindale) as a Teacher/Excursion Leader and returned to the UK in the summer to work as a Full Time Teacher at Chichester University and Kings College, London.

UKLC ensures that students have as much fun as you can pack into a short visit, while improving their English. The curriculum works well and there are plenty of colleagues around to help, give advice and offer ideas.
Classes and activities are designed to be fun and engaging, and every member of staff is encouraged to bring their personality and enthusiasm into the classroom.

There are highs and lows, of course, but I’d certainly recommend working for UKLC at a summer school or ministay.

It’s not easy to pick a single highlight but, for me, it has to be the people - fellow teachers, excursion leaders, sports staff, group leaders and students - who helped me realise that there are so many paths to take, places to see and new folk to meet.

Annie Baldauf-Good

Annie Baldauf-Good

After all the positive feedback and personal recommendations that I had received, I was delighted to be UKLC’s ‘Safeguarding and Welfare Coordinator’ in York and Chester this summer. I am particularly impressed by the team work and acceptance of diversity in both centres. My main task was to help ensure that students (and staff) stayed safe, healthy and happy. I also enjoyed being a go-to person and a link between wonderful students, Group Leaders and staff. Preparation and training, including First Aid and updates on Child Protection, were excellent and always highly relevant. As a qualified and experienced languages teacher I also appreciated being given the opportunity to teach on the Ministay courses in September, which were extremely well organized.

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Harvey Mitchel

Harvey Mitchel

It’s was my first year working with UKLC and my first time teaching full time. It was rewarding in every way. The support from the vastly experienced team and the environment created was one I immediately knew I could thrive in. The team at both sites I worked, Chichester and London, became a family and I made some great friends in the process. I’d recommend it to anyone with a passion for teaching because this is the place to flourish.

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FAQs

FAQs

How do I apply?

Please email an up-to-date copy of your CV to [email protected]

Do I need to be qualified to apply?

Sports and Activity Instructor – it is desirable to have a relevant governing body coaching qualification in at least one or two sports.

EFL Teacher, you must have a Cambridge CELTA, Trinity TESOL or equivalent or a PGCE in English, Modern Foreign Languages or Primary.

Do I need to have experience?

We welcome anyone with relevant experience either in sports coaching or EFL. However, we are happy to consider newly qualified teachers and instructors who are looking to gain their first experience in a friendly and supportive environment. In order to give an extra helping hand to our newly qualified candidates, we offer free training in the lead-up to summer at various locations. Please contact us for more details.

How do you decide which centre you will send me to?

On our application form you can state your three preferences and these will be taken into consideration. We try as hard as possible to offer work to people in the locations they request but be aware that some of the most popular centres will fill up quickly. Also, as we have a strong policy of staff development, we like to offer priority to returning staff in terms of centre choice and contract length.

How many working weeks will be available?

The contract lengths vary from centre to centre, ranging from a minimum of two weeks to a maximum of eight weeks.

Where and when will I be interviewed?

Candidates are invited for a two-stage interview (usually by Skype, Zoom or Microsoft Teams) conducted by two members of the Recruitment team.

CONTACT US

Do you have students aged between 8 and 17 years old looking for a high-quality English Language course in the UK?

We can offer you an excellent international summer camp in  June, July and August, or we’d be delighted to discuss a tailored mini-stay English language programme to suit the needs of your group at any other time of the year.

We can also put you in touch with an approved educational tour operator in your area. Send us an enquiry here and one of our staff will contact you to discuss your requirements.

Are you an agent organising residential English language programmes for young people? Are you interested in representing UKLC? Contact us for more information: [email protected] 

ADDRESS
  • UKLC - UK Language Courses
  • Suite 1d, Rossett Business Village
  • Rossett, Nr Chester, LL12 0AY, United Kingdom