How to book your English course
How to book an English course with us.
If you would like to book an English course with us, you just need to follow these easy steps:
1. Complete a booking form
A booking form must be completed and returned to us by email (info@celticenglish.co.uk). Alternatively, an online version can be completed here.
We also require the following documents:
- A valid passport or EU identity card copy
- A copy of confirmation of sponsorship (if applicable)
- Any English language course certificates (if available)
As soon as we receive a completed booking form, we will confirm receipt by email and process your booking within 24 hours. Once your booking is processed, we will send you a Confirmation of Enrolment letter and an invoice.
You can also see our Terms and Conditions for more information about payment and cancellation terms.
2. Make a payment
Your place at the academy will be confirmed once we have received full payment for your course. Celtic will then issue visa documentation (if necessary). You must pay your course fees at least 4 weeks prior to the start date of your course. If you are making a booking less than 30 days before the start of your course, you must make full payment as soon as you book your course.
Note: We recommend that students who are going to apply for a visa book and make payment at least 8 weeks before the course start date.
Once you book your English course, there are three ways to pay:
By Flywire
Flywire
Flywire is our preferred payment method as there are no bank charges incurred.
Please go to the Flywire portal to begin the payment process:
- Choose your country and amount to pay in GBP (£ pounds)
- Choose your payment method (bank transfer and card payment options available)
- Enter your details and student details (if different)
- Make payment
- Track or confirm your payment by email, SMS or by logging into the portal.
Flywire allows you to:
- Track your payment from start to finish
- Pay from any country and any bank
- Save on bank fees and exchange rates
- Feel safe, with 24/7 dedicated multilingual customer support available via telephone, live chat and mail
By UK Bank Transfer
UK Bank Transfer
You can make a direct bank transfer to Celtic English Academy. All bank charges must be covered by students. Please make sure that your Celtic English Academy student reference number is clearly quoted as a payment reference. Please note that it is your responsibility to pay any bank charges deducted from the payment received into Celtic English Academy’s bank account. In order to avoid underpayments, you should arrange for the bank charges to be paid at the time of the transfer.
Payment can be made directly to Celtic English Academy’s bank account using the following details:
Account name: Cardiff Language School Ltd
Bank: HSBC
Address: 56 Queen Street, Cardiff CF10 2PX
Sort code: 40-16-15
Account number: 92781506
By using a UK credit card
UK Credit Card
You can also make a payment by UK credit card or debit card. You can download the Credit Card Payment form and send it to us by email to info@celticenglish.co.uk.
Dates
- We are open throughout the year, apart from two weeks over the Christmas & New Year period and national UK holidays.
- Although you can book your English course to start any Monday (or Tuesday, when Monday is a national holiday), we recommend starting the course on one of the term start dates.
- You can take advantage of weekends and UK national holidays to discover what Cardiff, Wales or the rest of the UK has to offer. You could even plan a short break to mainland Europe.
2019 Term Dates
Although you can book your English course to start any Monday (or Tuesday, when Monday is a national holiday), we recommend starting the course on one of the term start dates (highlighted).
| Winter Term 2019 | 7th January – 15th February 18th February – 29th March |
| Spring Term 2019 | 1st April – 10th May 13th May – 28th June |
| Summer Term 2019 | 1st July – 16th August 19th August – 27th September |
| Autumn Term 2019 | 30th September – 8th November 11th November – 20th December |
2020 Term Dates
Although you can book your English course to start any Monday (or Tuesday, when Monday is a national holiday), we recommend starting the course on one of the term start dates (highlighted).
| Winter Term 2020 | 6th January – 14th February 17th February – 27th March |
| Spring Term 2020 | 30th March – 15th May 18th May – 26th June |
| Summer Term 2020 | 29th June – 14th August 17th August – 25th September |
| Autumn Term 2020 | 28th September – 6th November 9th November – 18th December |
2019 & 2020 National Holidays
| National Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2019 | 1st January 2019 |
| Good Friday 2019 | 19th April 2019 |
| Easter Monday 2019 | 22nd April 2019 |
| Early May Holiday 2019 | 6th May 2019 |
| May Spring Bank Holiday 2019 | 27th May 2019 |
| Summer Bank Holiday 2019 | 26th August 2019 |
| Christmas Day 2019 | 25th December 2019 |
| Boxing Day 2019 | 26th December 2019 |
| New Year's Day 2020 | 1st January 2020 |
| Good Friday 2020 | 10th April 2020 |
| Easter Monday 2020 | 13th April 2020 |
| Early May Holiday 2020 | 8th May 2020 |
| Late May Holiday 2020 | 25th May 2020 |
| Summer Bank Holiday 2020 | 31st August 2020 |
| Christmas Day 2020 | Friday 25th December 2020 |
| Boxing Day 2020 | Saturday 26th December - Holiday Monday 28th December (Substitute day) |
Christmas Holiday Periods
Celtic English Academy Holiday Periods
| Period | Date |
|---|---|
| Christmas and New Year Holiday 2019-2020 | 21st December 2019 – 5th January 2020 |
| Christmas and New Year Holiday 2020 - 2021 | 19th December 2020 - 3rd January 2021 |
Additional Information
Ages
- Any student under 18 years of age must book a return airport transfer provided by Celtic English Academy and full-board homestay accommodation (3 meals a day).
- Please note that the minimum enrolment age for adult courses is 16, except for closed groups where the minimum enrolment age is 12.
Information we send you
- After you book your English course, we aim to send accommodation details, along with airport transfer information (if applicable), 2-4 weeks before the course start date. Please note that this may take longer during busier periods.
What is and isn't included in the course fee
| What IS included in the course fee? | What is NOT included in the course fee? |
|---|---|
| Celtic Online account | Accommodation |
| First day placement test and induction | Enrolment fee |
| Guided city tour of Cardiff | Materials fee |
| Internet access | Examination entry fees |
| Mineral water | Bank charges |
| Progress reports | Travel and airport transfer |
| Help and advice with further study | Insurance |
| Homework and weekly assignments | Some social activities & excursions |
| End of course report | Our advanced & premium university counselling services. |
| Access to our free clubs, services & social activities | |
| Our basic university counselling services | |
| Celtic English Academy certificate showing your attendance record (min 80%) and level. |
For more information, please read our Terms and Conditions.
Talk to Us
If you have any questions or would like to make a booking, please contact us and a member of our friendly team will reply as soon as possible.
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