Birmingham, England's second-largest city, is the heart of the Midlands, with its canals, the Bullring, a multicultural population and five universities. With direct flights from Turkey and lower costs than London, it is a strong alternative for students.
Some of the language schools NGGlobal offers in Birmingham:
Preparation programs at universities in Birmingham, such as the University of Birmingham, are also among the options.
In Birmingham you can book short courses of 1-2 weeks. On an intensive program, one English level usually takes 8-12 weeks. Reaching the IELTS score universities ask for usually needs a 6-12 month plan, depending on your starting level.
The biggest factor in the price is the length of your booking: the weekly fee drops noticeably for bookings of 12 weeks or more. Besides tuition, budget for items such as the registration fee, materials and the student visa and health insurance. NGGlobal students can take advantage of the schools' seasonal offers.
At most language schools courses start every Monday, though complete beginners may have set start dates. For programs that require a visa, we recommend applying at least 2-3 months ahead. July and August are the busiest months.
For the visa application, the school's acceptance letter, proof of payment, bank statements, accommodation details and evidence of ties to Turkey (work, school or family) are important. Long-term and academic programs use a Student visa application based on the CAS issued by the school.
Working in breach of visa rules can have serious consequences, such as visa cancellation and refusal of future applications. NGGlobal helps you plan a realistic budget for the course and living costs.
Student residences and shared houses are common in Birmingham; as a university city, demand rises at the start of the academic year, so book early.
Living costs in Birmingham are around the English average, with rent much lower than in London.
Birmingham's buses, trams and trains cover the whole city, with discounted passes for students.
Birmingham has a mild maritime climate, with cool, wet winters and mild summers. The weather can change quickly, so we recommend always carrying a raincoat.
Direct flights from Istanbul to Birmingham Airport (BHX) take about 4 hours; the airport is about 10-15 minutes from the city centre by train.
Because the UK uses daylight saving time, the difference changes with the season: Birmingham is 2 hours behind Turkey in summer and 3 hours behind in winter. When it is 12:00 in Turkey, it is 09:00 in Birmingham in winter and 10:00 in summer.
You can decide with NGGlobal which school, course and type of accommodation suit you best. We follow the whole process for you, from application and visa to arrival.
About 1.5 hours by train to Euston.
Yes. Birmingham's canal network is famously longer than Venice's and offers towpath walks in the city centre.
Schools are open all year; summer is the liveliest period, while autumn and winter are quieter and usually cheaper.
No. Schools run beginner courses, and a placement test on your first day puts you in the right class.
Working is not allowed on visitor or short-term study visas; work rights exist only on certain Student visa programs, for limited hours.
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