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International House Newcastle / 2026-09-10

IH Newcastle: CELTA course starts 14 September

International House Newcastle lists its next 2026 CELTA course for 14 September–9 October, with a published fee of £1,700. A further course is listed for 16 November–11 December. CELTA is an introductory teacher-training route with observed teaching practice; the school states a minimum age of 20 and a high-advanced English entry level.

Source: International House Newcastle CELTA page, checked 10 September 2026 · Published

ELC Brighton / 2026-09-09

ELC Brighton 2027: more teacher training, flexible Engineers course and residence changes

ELC adds dates for Language Methodology and Culture and adds English in the Primary Classroom. English for Engineers can start any Monday for at least one week; if the minimum two participants is not reached, the student joins General English 20 in the morning plus ten 1-to-1 lessons focused on engineering in the afternoon. The Claremont has closed, Leonardo City Centre and Waterfront are quote-only, and Promenade residence adds a small studio allocation.

Source: Direct partner bulletin from ELC, 9 September 2026

Enforex Spain / 2026-09-07

Enforex 2027: one limited price adjustment and a new Young Adults programme

The partner bulletin says the only announced price adjustment is a 5% increase for Intensive 20 courses of 1–11 weeks. Long-term programmes, University Pathway & Foundation, teacher training, host-family accommodation and student residences are announced at unchanged prices. A new Young Adults programme for ages 16–21 is planned for January and summer, with more independence than the fully supervised camps. SIOC is not applying a blanket percentage increase to other products.

Source: Direct partner bulletin from Enforex, 7 September 2026

Españolé International House Valencia / 2026-09-07

Españolé IH Valencia 2027: premium homestay, flexible sailing and age-group activities

The school introduces a Premium host-family option. Teen Summer Camp (13–15) and Summer Getaway (16–19) run 21 June–14 August 2027, with the last start on 9 August; residence students use The City, with double/triple en-suite rooms at the same price subject to availability and singles on request for €50/week extra. Sailing changes from a weekly elective to individually bookable sessions. Separate social calendars are planned for 30+, 40+ and 50+ learners. Bookings confirmed by 31 October 2026 retain 2026 prices.

Source: Direct partner bulletin from Españolé IH Valencia, 7 September 2026 · Published

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