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The Director of the International English Centre invites you to find out more about studying at Aberystwyth University.

Aberystwyth is an amazingly popular, safe and attractive seaside resort on the West coast of Wales, surrounded by beautiful countryside. The campus overlooks the town and the sea. The National Library of Wales is adjacent to the campus, the mountains of Snowdonia are nearby. The nearest airports are Birmingham and Manchester. Rail and coach connections link Aberystwyth to London and all areas of the UK.

The International English Centre provides a warm and caring environment in which to study.  You can join our Foundation Programme, Pre-Masters Programme, General English and English for Academic Purposes courses throughout the year. Tailor made courses for groups can also be arranged.

Summer courses include General English and Communicative Skills, Advanced English plus Business or Cultural Studies, Teacher Development (refresher courses for practising teachers of English) and Pre-Sessional Courses in English fopr Academic Purposes.  Minimum age 18. All levels except beginner. We are an IELTS test centre.

As our student, you have access to all university facilities, library, computer workstations (e-mail and internet), multi-media language laboratory, sports facilities and swimming pool. The award-winning Arts Centre has a theatre, cinema, hall, exhibition space, shop and wholefood café. Accommodation is in halls of residence in single study bedrooms with shared kitchen and bathroom. En-suite accommodation may be available at extra cost. There is a supermarket nearby. Meals are available from the student refectory or Arts Centre café.

The summer course fee includes a full and lively social programme. Two organised evening activities per week, local excursions and full day trips. Social organisers can assist with arrangements for students to follow their own leisure interests, eg golf, horse riding. We provide welfare and pastoral care. Academic year students are encouraged to join the Guild of Students and take part in the social life of the university.

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