International House Durham, England UK
Quarryheads Lane - DH1 4SZ Durham - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Local tours and attractions included.
- Durham School situated in one of the top 5 University cities in the UK.
- Located only a 10 minute walk into the city of Durham.
- Durham is one of the top destinations our students liked most
Location: International House (IH) Durham is located in the unique city of Durham, in the northeast of England. The city centre of Durham is a designated conservation area with over 630 listed buildings. These Young Learners programmes are housed in the Durham School, one of the oldest and most prestigious boarding schools in England, offering students many unique and authentic summer learning and educational experiences. Newcastle International Airport is around a 60-minute journey from Durham via public transport.
Accreditations and Associations: The school is accredited by the British Council and is part of the EnglishUK group.
School chain: International House Trust Ltd has provided top-quality care and tuition to students of all levels and ages for over 45 years. With various schools and junior centres throughout the World, the group offers vast experience and knowledge from within the educational sector.
As part of a charitable trust, International House Trust Ltd centres and schools reinvest profits into developing and improving their student's experience and success.
English Courses
General Language
IH Durham Summer Programme (8 to 17 years old)
25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Offer!from£1,075£1,049 / week Includes accommodationMore
IH Durham Summer Programme (8 to 17 years old)
25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Offer!from
£1,075£1,049 / week
Includes accommodation
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 2,150 2,097 | 3,225 3,145 | 4,300 4,193 |
| Price in US$ | 2,828 | 4,242 | 5,656 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 04 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 8 years
- Age range:
- 8 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 12 / Average: 8
Lesson duration- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for International House include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
International House
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 55% male / 45% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at International House.
- Year of school foundation
- 2019
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Microwave for student use
Snack vending machine
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 20
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 22% |
| Turkey | 14% |
| Brazil | 11% |
| Italy | 10% |
| Spain | 8% |
| England | 8% |
| Japan | 6% |
| Switzerland | 6% |
| France | 4% |
| Thailand | 4% |
| Korea | 4% |
| Vietnam | 3% |
| Germany | 3% |
| Chile | 2% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 18% |
| 18-24 years | 52% |
| 25-34 years | 19% |
| 35-50 years | 8% |
| >50 years | 3% |
The average age outside summer is 3 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 170Adult courses - Throughout the year: 45Junior courses - In summer: 200Junior courses - Throughout the year: 80
- Minimum age of students
- 8 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 30Adult courses Throughout the year: 14Junior courses In summer: 10Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
- Average age of students
- In summer: 23 yearsThroughout the year: 26 years
Information for all courses offered by International House
- Lesson duration
- 55 minutes
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
Transfers from/to Newcastle International Airport or Newcastle Train Central Station: GBP 50 each way.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 19 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2027, 03 Apr 2027, 06 Apr 2027, 04 May 2027, 25 May 2027, 31 Aug 2027, 19 Dec 2027 - 31 Dec 2027.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Welcome night, orientation tour, museum visits, movie nights.
Adults - Paid activities
- Bowling, tour of St James Park, Excursions to Edinburgh, Durham, York, The Lake District and Castles of Northumbria.
| activity possible | |
|---|---|
| Swimming | |
FAQ about International House, Durham
What is the best price for a course at International House, Durham?
“English courses at International House start at 1049 £ for a IH Durham Summer Programme course with 25 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Which countries are students of International House from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at International House comes from Saudi Arabia with a 22% representation, followed by students from Turkey (14%) and Brazil (11%).”
International House offers courses for which ages?
“International House offers courses from 8 years to 17. The average age is 23 during the summer and 26 the rest of the year.”
Terms of International House
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- International House Newcastle | Tax registration ID: 1381691
Visa Documents
Nationals from Chile do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 20. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- Yes
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 50 £
- Free shipment via regular mail
- Yes
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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This course includes 15 lessons of English tuition, 10 lessons of educational activities, full board accommodation, 2 full-day excursions, evening activities, transfers from Newcastle International Airport, 24-hour supervision, an end-of-course certificate as well as travel and medical insurance.