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Do I need insurance?
How do I pay for the course?
How much money will I need per week for day-to-day expenses?
What’s the weather like in Wales?
What should I bring with me?
Is it possible to use email/internet?
How many levels do you have?
When can I start my course?
How many students are there in class?
How can I find out what my level is?
Will I get a certificate at the end of my course?
When is the best day to arrive, Saturday or Sunday?
What will happen on my first day?
How can I get a visa?
Can you help me to apply for my visa?
Where else can I get Visa Information?
Can I work while studying in Cardiff?
Yes! You should have a student insurance policy that covers health, course cancellation
and the possessions that you will bring with you.
You may pay by bank transfer, credit card or by cheque (sterling account).
It is also possible to pay in Euros - please contact the school first and we will give you details.
When we receive your application form we will send you more details about payment.
Cardiff is not as expensive as London or the South Coast of England. You can still have a fantastic time without spending a lot of money.
Shared house accommodation: £250 per month
Cinema: £3 - 5
Pint of beer: £2.50
Take-away sandwich: £2.00
Student discounts are available for many things including public transport. We will provide you with a student card when you arrive.
It is also a good idea to arrive with some cash because only some banks are open at the weekend.
Banks are usually open from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday. We can help you to open an account with a UK Bank.
The temperature in Cardiff in summer (July/August) is between 22C & 30C and the in winter (January/February) is between 8C to –1C
Our advice is to bring a jacket and sweater even in summer and make sure you have warm clothes for winter. An umbrella is also a good idea! Also bring:
A Camera
Passport size photographs
Mobile phone
Dictionary
Paper and pens
Remember that UK plugs have three pins but you can buy an adaptor plug at most airports or electrical shops.
Yes, you will have free use of the Internet at CELTiC- we have our own Internet café.
Our levels include Beginners, Pre-intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, and Advanced.
Our exam classes include Preliminary (PET), First Certificate (FCE), Advanced (CAE), Proficiency (CPE) and IELTS.
For General English and summer courses you can start on any Monday.
For all year classes Maximum: 10 - however average class size is 8
For Summer School Maximum: 18.
When you arrive at CELTiC you will be given an interview and a written test to assess your correct level before you are put in a class.
If you would like a guide to your current level please try our on-site Test.
Yes, if you complete your course then you will receive a certificate from the college.
As most of our students leave on a Saturday, the best day to arrive is on Sunday.
All students should come to school at 9am on their first day, unless we tell you a different time before your arrival.
During the morning you will be given a short test, which will help us to decide which class to put you in. We will then tell you your timetable, inform you about the social programme and show you the school.
Teachers will be available to offer any advice or help that you might need.
For your first class you will need only a pen and paper. However most classes use a course book, which you will have to buy (approximately £15). It is also a good idea to have a learner's dictionary.
The most important thing to remember is that this is a small school and we will do everything we can to help or advise you.
You will have to consult with your local embassy about the visa requirements to enter your country of choice. For more information please check out the Visa information link on our website.
Yes, CELTiC will send you a letter when we have received your fees or the minimum deposit.
Please read our terms and conditions to see what you should pay and what happens if you are refused your visa.
It is sometimes possible to extend your visa when you are here. For this you will need a letter from CELTiC.
Please feel free to contact CELTiC if you have any questions about visas and we will try to help you.
We recommend you look at UKCOSA for extra information. (http://www.ukcosa.org.uk/images/leaving.pdf)
You should also contact the British Embassy or Consulate in your country. They will give you the latest information and advice and tell you if and when you should make an appointment for a visa and the documents that you need to take with you.
Try the following links for more detailed information
British Council
UK Government
If you are from the EU then you can work anywhere. If you are a student with a tourist visa then you cannot work. If you have a student visa then you can work a maximum of 20 hours per week.
In the past a lot of our students have had part-time jobs - it is not difficult to find work in a bar or restaurant, we can help. A lot of our students say that working is helpful because they meet different people and have the opportunity to use English outside the classroom.
However, there is no guarantee that you will find work and so the money you need to live in Cardiff should not depend on it.
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