International Students at Queen Ethelburga’s
Join a community of over 70 different cultures learning on the same campus.
Queen Ethelburga’s supports you in learning English, achieving academic excellence in English qualifications and completing IELTS courses to help you apply for university.
English As An Additional Language (EAL)
Language is no barrier at Queen Ethelburga’s. If English is your second language, the international department will help you improve your grammar and vocabulary so you can participate in the school’s English-speaking environment and achieve your full potential in core subjects.
"Those pupils who have English as an additional language (EAL) receive specialist help to improve their English. As a result, they often make rapid progress and achieve a fluency in English which allows them to access the wider curriculum."
QUEEN ETHELBURGA'S COLLEGIATE ISI INSPECTION REPORT, OCTOBER 2023
English as an Additional Language is a subject offered to students at the Collegiate through the Intensive English Programmes (IEP). It is a comprehensive course taught in small groups, so each student is at the centre of learning. Tuition is tailored to each student and we offer expert advice to help individuals improve in any areas of weakness.
| Discover the Intensive English Programme for Years 6 to 9 |
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The King's Magna Intensive English Programme is designed to help students in Years 6 to 9 access the regular school curriculum.
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| Discover the Intensive English Programme for Years 10 to 12 |
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QE Faculty offers the Intensive English Programme, a tailored one-year programme that integrates language learning with other subjects, such as Art, Mathematics, and Science. |
| Discover the Advanced Intensive English Programme for Years 10 to 12 |
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QE College's Advanced Intensive English Programme is a two- to five-year modular programme aimed at improving English and helping students achieve two to three GCSE qualifications. |
Students attending King's Magna's Intensive English Programme will take the Cambridge First or Preliminary exams, which teach them to write in specific genres and to speak everyday English to converse with other students and staff.
At College and Faculty, students are trained for the IELTS preparation courses. These courses use a task-based approach that focuses on studying academic texts to help students prepare for the rules of academic writing in higher education. In addition, IELTS's hands-on approach prepares students to meet university requirements for their chosen courses.
International Foundation Year
New for 2024! Queen Ethelburga's is offering the NCUK International Foundation Year in Business or Science to give you a competitive edge when applying for university.
Boarding for International Students
Stay at a boarding school that embraces your diversity and culture! Queen Ethelburga’s boarding team run events throughout the year to celebrate cultural diversity, such as Nigerian Independence Day where students cooked up a storm to celebrate Nigeria’s flavourful food, and Cultural Awareness Week where every student dresses in their cultural style.
Queen Ethelburga’s campus is often likened to a small town because of the excellent facilities on-site. You will be registered to the on-site medical centre, enjoy delicious food at our fast-food, tuck and coffee shops, and have access to sports facilities like the swimming pool and gym.
Stay At Queen Ethelburga’s Over The Holidays
During every half-term and Easter holidays, international students can choose to stay at Queen Ethelburga’s and take part in exciting activities and trips.
These activities take place using all the wonderful facilities on campus and suit a range of different interests.
Every student will have access to the gym, swimming pool, sports hall and Muggles. Students will also be able to benefit from organised offsite events such as shopping trips, meals at local restaurants and day excursions to local attractions such as bowling and the cinema.
Beautiful Rural Location Near To Famous “Harry Potter” City
Queen Ethelburga’s is located only a short drive between York, Leeds and Harrogate; three cosmopolitan locations offering an experience of true British culture.
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Have you ever wanted to walk down the cobbled streets of Diagon Alley? Experience the magic of Harry Potter by visiting York and walking down the street that inspired the story’s infamous high street. |
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The City of Culture 2023, Leeds provides you with an incredible shopping experience, so you’ll never come home empty-handed. (Parents – you’ll thank QE later!) |
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You will not experience a better afternoon tea than the one served at Betty’s Tearooms in Harrogate. The spa town offers a stylish British shopping and cuisine experience. |
QEGUK Quality Assured Education
Queen Ethelburga's has achieved the Gold Award in International Student Provision by QEGUK.
This certificate signifies that our Collegiate is one of the few educational establishments committed to the highest standards of performance for international students and the levels of care offered to all our students.
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"The last audit report described the Collegiate as being "well ahead of the curve" (QEG Validation Report February 2020), in terms of its international student provision. It can now safely be described, as being "light years ahead of the curve" in terms of its heightened awareness and deeper understanding of the nuanced nature of international student wellbeing and welfare."
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