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?

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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CARING

Our team care about our partners, students and leaders.

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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

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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 and London Explorer programmes at our three London sites.

Available Locations

Reaseheath College - Nantwich
University of Chester – Parkgate - Chester
St Peter’s School - York
Bootham School - York
Queen Anne’s School - Reading
University of Chichester - Chichester
Badminton School - Bristol
Dean Close School - Cheltenham
King’s College London - London
Queen Mary University - London
UCFB Wembley - London
Clifton College - Bristol

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English Plus Multi Activity

The “typical” summer programme consisting of a wide variety of activities and sports. Sessions are structured and are coached by specialist staff. Sessions can include tennis, basketball, volleyball, swimming, photography workshops, dance, football, and drama. Students are moved through two or three activities on a rotational basis each session.

Available Locations

Queen Anne’s School - Reading
St Peter’s School - York
Bootham School - York
University of Chester – Parkgate - Chester
Reaseheath College - Nantwich
University of Chichester - Chichester
Badminton School - Bristol
Dean Close School - Cheltenham

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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.

Available Dates

Please refer to each location for exact dates

Available Locations

University of Chester – Parkgate - Chester
University of Chichester - Chichester
St Peter’s School - York
Bootham School - York
Badminton School - Bristol
Queen Anne’s School - Reading
Reaseheath College - Nantwich
Dean Close School - Cheltenham

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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. Sessions are led by an instructor who will guide the students through a programme exploring various elements of acting, including improvisation, mime and role play. They will perform at the end of the course either a part of a well-known play or something they have written themselves.

Available Dates

Please refer to each location for exact dates

Available Locations

University of Chester – Parkgate - Chester
Queen Anne’s School - Reading
Bootham School - York
University of Chichester - Chichester
St Peter’s School - York
Badminton School - Bristol
Dean Close School - Cheltenham
Reaseheath College - Nantwich

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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.

Available Dates

Please refer to each location for exact dates

Available Locations

Badminton School - Bristol
University of Chichester - Chichester
University of Chester – Parkgate - Chester
Bootham School - York
St Peter’s School - York
Queen Anne’s School - Reading
Reaseheath College - Nantwich
Dean Close School - Cheltenham

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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.

Available Dates

Please refer to each location for exact dates

Available Locations

University of Chester – Parkgate - Chester
Bootham School - York
St Peter’s School - York
University of Chichester - Chichester
Dean Close School - Cheltenham

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English Plus Leadership & 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.

Available Dates

Please refer to each location for exact dates

Available Locations

University of Chester – Parkgate - Chester
Badminton School - Bristol
Queen Anne’s School - Reading
Bootham School - York
University of Chichester - Chichester
Dean Close School - Cheltenham
Reaseheath College - Nantwich

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London Explorer

All of our London centres run an English plus London Explorer Programme, allowing students to explore the highlights of the capital from museums, Camden, Piccadilly Circus, The Tower of London, and Notting Hill.

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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.

Available Locations

University of Chester – Parkgate - Chester
Newbattle Abbey College - Edinburgh
Queen Anne’s School - Reading

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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.

Available Dates

7th September 2022 - 27th June 2023

Available Locations

University of Chester – Parkgate - Chester

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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.

Available Dates

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

Available Locations

University of Chester – Parkgate - Chester
Badminton School - Bristol

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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. Our locations are perfect for PON groups who would like to travel to the UK. You can choose from accommodation in our modern university campus or with a friendly homestay in the beautiful city of Chester, a serene college in Edinburgh, or in the stunning walled grounds of one of Bristol’s boarding school.

Available Dates

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

Available Locations

University of Chester – Parkgate - Chester
Badminton School - Bristol
Newbattle Abbey College - Edinburgh

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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.

Enrich

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

CÉLINE ALOÉ

GROUP CEO

TREGARRAN PERCIVAL

MANAGING DIRECTOR

KATYA BONELLO

SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR

JAGO BROWN

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

JAMIE BRAILSFORD

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

JESS GOLDSWORTHY

SALES & MARKETING MANAGER

CAROLYN RENNOLDSON

RECRUITMENT MANAGER

RAFF CUTOLO

ACADEMIC DIRECTOR

CHARLIE STERNDALE-BENNETT

ACADEMIC COORDINATOR

LAURA EVANS

OPERATIONS MANAGER

GEORGE WILLIAMS

OPERATIONS MANAGER

JORDAN COOPER

OPERATIONS MANAGER

HANNAH BURGESS

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

LOTTIE HOLLOWAY

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

AMY O'CONNOR

RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR

MONIKA CERIT

BOOKINGS COORDINATOR

KATE CARROLL

BOOKINGS COORDINATOR

SARAH HOLBROOK

BOOKINGS COORDINATOR

KAREN GRICE

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Why choose UKLC?

UKLC is an independent, owner-led company which is built on strong, long-running and trusted relationships. With over twenty years of experience in the ELT sector and working exclusively with Educational Tour Operators, we are a well-known junior course provider who is experienced in creating and delivering specialist, short-term junior programmes. In 2019, we became an EL Gazette Centre of Excellence.

We have held British Council Accreditation since 2006 and are members of English UK, ALTO and Quality English.

Our aim is to educate, inspire and enrich the lives of everybody we work with. We strive to be brilliant to work with and have a dedicated Head Office team who make this their goal. Given that many of our core team began their careers as teachers or sports coaches at our summer centres, we have a wealth of invaluable on-site knowledge and experience to make sure our programmes are delivered to the highest standards.

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

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.
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).
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

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 the children in our centres.

STEPS WE TAKE TO ENSURE THE WELFARE OF STUDENTS:

All UKLC team members 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 wherein they receive safeguarding training when they arrive. This training details their responsibilities and ours.
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 in ensuring students’ safety and care outside of scheduled activities and during excursions.
The UKLC team is available 24 hours a day for any issues 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 UKLC team member who will act as their Group Leader and point of reference at all times (summer only).
Our Operations and Safeguarding Handbook (OSH) is distributed to all team members 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 now, more so than ever, we need to focus on their emotional wellbeing.

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 Wellbeing”. This lesson helps 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 wellbeing.

OUR BROCHURES OUR BROCHURES

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

UKLC Brochure 2024

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At UKLC, we love welcoming new people to join our teams! We thrive on seeing people grow, push themselves out of their comfort zones, gain confidence and move towards reaching their full potential.

Our centres are friendly and inclusive places where you can enjoy being part of a like-minded team and work with people from around the world. We provide full training and support and there are loads of opportunities for development within our centre teams too. We offer attractive benefits including full-board accommodation at no additional cost to you.

If you are looking for summer school work and are passionate about working with young people, UKLC might be able to offer you a role you love which at the same time enables you to gain invaluable experience that you can showcase on your CV.

For more information on the specific job roles available, click the ‘Available Downloads‘ button to download the PDFs or alternatively, visit the titled section tabs below.

To apply for a role with UKLC please use the ‘Apply Now‘ button below to complete our online application form and upload an up-to-date copy of your CV.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

The UKLC Recruitment Team

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Teaching

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Teachers at UKLC are catalysts for changing the way students view the world around them. They enhance students’ discovery, cultural awareness, communication, and usher them into a 21^st century way of thinking. Our teachers utilise technology, classroom teaching, and real-life contexts to educate, enrich and inspire students from across the world.

Working within a relaxed and supportive environment, where assistance is not only extended by academic management but also by fellow team members, gives you the platform you need to succeed.

We offer you the chance to work in a well-planned and organised setting, encompassing your teaching materials, with the added flexibility to incorporate your personally crafted lesson plans.

Our approach includes access to a diverse bank of captivating task-based learning resources and comprehensive training to support you along the way.

The emphasis lies in creating an environment that transcends being a temporary summer job, offering you an avenue for professional growth, the establishment of new teaching connections and friendships, the accumulation of valuable experience and innovative teaching ideas to enrich your career, with the potential of returning to us in the future.

A brief overview of the roles available:

Teacher and Activity Leader: Teacher and Activity Leaders are required to plan and deliver effective EFL lessons, complete relevant administration and participate fully in the activity, sport and excursion programme.

Full Time Teacher: Full Time Teachers are required to plan and deliver effective EFL lessons, complete relevant administration and participate in the activity, sport and excursion programme whenever necessary.

To learn more about the roles available, click the ‘Available Downloads‘ button above. To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now‘ button below.

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Sports & Activities

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The following roles help to 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.

Sport and Activity Instructor: SAIs are responsible for implementing and delivering the sport and activity programme in conjunction with the Sport & Activity Co-ordinator. Their main responsibility is to make the sports and activities fun and safe for everyone involved.

Please note that we have some SAI positions available for people who are specialised in dance, drama or football. If you hold the relevant qualification/s and are interested in taking on one of these roles, please email [email protected] for more information.

Sport Coordinator: The Sport & Activity Coordinator is responsible for planning and implementing the sport and activity programme in conjunction with the Excursion and Activity Manager.

Excursion and Activity Leader: The Excursion and Activity Leader (London centres only) is responsible for leading and delivering the excursion and activity programme in conjunction with the Excursion & Activity Manager and Excursion & Activity Coordinator. Their main responsibility is to make the excursions and activities fun and safe for everyone involved.

Excursion and Activity Coordinator: The Excursion & Activity Coordinator (London centres only) is responsible for planning and implementing the activity programme in conjunction with the Excursion and Activity Manager.

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Management

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Summer school management is in a world of its own and is not for the faint-hearted! It can be fast-paced and carry a heavy workload yet it is incredibly rewarding when you know you have made a positive change to the lives of the young people in our care or indeed members of your own team. It might be a temporary job but no two days are ever the same and you get to be part of 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 join our management teams then we would love to hear from you!

A brief overview of each role:

Centre Manager: The Centre Manager has overall responsibility for the centre, the team and the students. They oversee the smooth running of the course, manage all aspects of the centre and ensure that any problems are solved quickly and effectively.

Course Director (DoS): The Course Director is responsible for implementing the didactic programme. This involves all academic administration and the management of the teaching team.

Excursion and Activity Manager: The Excursion and Activity Manager is responsible for overseeing all sports, activities, visits and excursions and managing the relevant team members.

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Safeguarding & Welfare

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Safeguarding and Welfare Coordinator: The SWC will assist the Centre Management Team 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. In addition, they will make certain that the UKLC team, 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).

House Parent: House Parents are responsible for the residential house(s) at selected centres with an active role in student welfare and safeguarding including health & safety and discipline.

Homestay Coordinator: The Homestay Co-ordinator is responsible for placing students in their pre-allocated families, communicating new information to the students, Group Leaders and host families regarding the programme and ensuring students arrive for scheduled classes / activities.

To learn more about the roles available, click the ‘Available Downloads‘ button above. To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now‘ button below.

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Testimonials

Banan, Teacher and Activity Leader

Bethany, Sport and Activity Instructor

Emily, Safeguarding and Welfare Coordinator

Nelson, Centre Manager

Shannon, Excursion and Activity Coordinator

Amelia, Excursion and Activity Manager

Jennie, Sport and Activity Instructor

Adriana, Course Director

Jack, Teacher and Activity Leader

Oni, Safeguarding and Welfare Coordinator

Ruth, Safeguarding and Welfare Coordinator

Phoebe, Safeguarding and Welfare Coordinator

FAQs

How do I apply?

To apply for a position with UKLC, visit our 'Work with Us' tab below and click on the 'Apply Now' button.
This will take you to our online application form. You can then select the role you are interested in, complete the application form and upload your CV.

Do I need to be qualified to apply?

To learn more about the specific requirements for each role, visit the titled section tabs below where you can download each of the job descriptions.

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.

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 team development, we like to offer priority to returning team members 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 remote interview (usually by Zoom or Microsoft Teams) conducted by a member of the Recruitment Team.

For management positions, there is a two-stage interview, the first with a member of our Recruitment Team and the second with a member of the our Senior Leadership Team.

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 a member of our team 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]

For General enquiries: [email protected]

For Recruitment enquiries: [email protected]

For Sales and Marketing enquiries: [email protected]

ADDRESS

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

Telephone: 0044 1244 577 995
Email: [email protected]

UK LANGUAGE COURSES

Why Choose Us?

Why Choose Us?

EXCELLENT

OUTSTANDING

INNOVATIVE

CARING

EXPERIENCED

Our Locations

ST. Peter's School, York

Programmes

Summer Language

Available Locations

English Plus Multi Activity

Available Locations

English Plus Dance

Available Dates

Available Locations

English Plus Drama

Available Dates

Available Locations

English Plus Intensive English

Available Dates

Available Locations

English Plus Football

Available Dates

Available Locations

English Plus Leadership & Life Skills

Available Dates

Available Locations

London Explorer

Available Locations

Ministays

Available Locations

Integration into a UK School

Available Dates

Available Locations

Alternanza Scuola–Lavoro (ASL or PCTO) (Italy Only)

Available Dates

Available Locations

P.O.N. (Italy only)

Available Dates

Available Locations

Our Company

About Us

Educate

Inspire

Enrich

The Team

CÉLINE ALOÉ

TREGARRAN PERCIVAL

KATYA BONELLO

JAGO BROWN

JAMIE BRAILSFORD

JESS GOLDSWORTHY

CAROLYN RENNOLDSON

RAFF CUTOLO

CHARLIE STERNDALE-BENNETT

LAURA EVANS

GEORGE WILLIAMS

JORDAN COOPER

HANNAH BURGESS

LOTTIE HOLLOWAY

AMY O'CONNOR

MONIKA CERIT

KATE CARROLL

SARAH HOLBROOK

KAREN GRICE

Why choose UKLC?

Academic

* *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

Work With Us

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Teaching

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Sports & Activities

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Management

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Why
Choose
Us?

* *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.