The Nile Experience

ELT at NILE is an all-round professional development experience; our participants"live" the language, taking their new skills from the classroom to real life. At NILE we understand the importance of cultural and social immersion in language teacher development. Our course participants really do "go native", with a packed social programme, a historic setting for their professional course and a choice of residential or homestay accommodation.

Social Programme

Our Social Programme team make participants feel at home through a schedule of activities and trips, alongside classroom learning, workshops and guest speaker talks. They will tailor-make an itinerary to complement your studies, taking a whistle-stop tour of British culture and society. You might be welcomed with drinks at a local pub, take a quintessentially English afternoon tea, sample fish and chips and have a farewell dinner at one of Norwich's many fine restaurants. Further afield, your stay might include a trip to the historic city of Cambridge, a day at the seaside on the beautiful North Norfolk coast, or a busy day of sightseeing in London.

To view pictures of the past NILE Social Programmes, please click here to view the NILE photo site.

Norwich

Norwich is a cultural and commercial centre in the East of England steeped in history. There's a Norman castle and cathedral, winding cobbled streets, a state-of-the-art library and fantastic shopping and cultural facilities. It's an ideal setting for ELT training; the mix of past and present gives our participants a first-hand insight into British heritage and culture, a vital elements in an English teacher's professional background.

For more information on Norwich, please click here.

Accommodation

Accommodation, too, is a big part of the NILE experience. You'll be given a choice of homestay with a local, specially-selected host or a self-catering, en suite study bedroom at the University of East Anglia (for courses in June, July, August and September only). Homestay is a great way of getting a privileged insight into British life with great opportunities for language practice. Residential accommodation at the UEA gives students the chance to sample campus life at a British university and to meet other NILE students.

For more information on NILE accommodation, please click here.