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Rugby Academy
Rugby Academy 2 Weeks
Two-week rugby academy in Newcastle: 16 hours of English a week, professional coaching, a fixture against a local side, and Edinburgh and York at the weekends.
2 weeks
Duration
9–18
Age Range
16h
Tuition/week
Newcastle
United Kingdom
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All durations: Ages 9–18 · 16 hours a week of English
2 weeks
Rugby Academy 2 Weeks
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What’s included
Professional rugby coaching, open to all skill levels
English language tuition in small classes
A fixture against a local Newcastle side
Host family accommodation (full board)
Airport transfers (Newcastle International)
Full-day excursion to Edinburgh
Full-day excursion to York
Half-day visit to Durham Cathedral and Castle
Half-day trip to Tynemouth beach and Priory
All learning materials and a welcome pack
Train tickets for excursions
24-hour assistance
Certificate at the end of the course
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3 weeks
Rugby Academy 3 Weeks
What’s included
Professional rugby coaching, open to all skill levels
English language tuition in small classes
A fixture against a local Newcastle side
Host family accommodation (full board)
Airport transfers (Newcastle International)
Full-day excursion to Edinburgh
Full-day excursion to York
Half-day visit to Durham Cathedral and Castle
Half-day trip to Tynemouth beach and Priory
All learning materials and a welcome pack
Train tickets for excursions
24-hour assistance
Certificate at the end of the course
A Premiership match at Kingston Park, subject to the fixture list
Full-day trip to London by train, with a tour of Twickenham
Visit to Beamish Open Air Museum
Excursion to Bamburgh Castle and the Northumberland coast
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About This Course
Two weeks combining professional rugby coaching with structured English tuition in Newcastle upon Tyne. Students train under qualified coaches, work on skills and match play, and have the opportunity to play against local Newcastle sides, while improving their English in the classroom and around the clock with a host family.
What's Included
Included
Professional rugby coaching, open to all skill levels
English language tuition in small classes
A fixture against a local Newcastle side
Host family accommodation (full board)
Airport transfers (Newcastle International)
Full-day excursion to Edinburgh
Full-day excursion to York
Half-day visit to Durham Cathedral and Castle
Half-day trip to Tynemouth beach and Priory
All learning materials and a welcome pack
Train tickets for excursions
24-hour assistance
Certificate at the end of the course
Not Included
Flights
Personal spending money
Travel insurance
Rugby boots, gum shield and training kit
Visa fees (if applicable)
Upcoming Dates
We are confirming the next set of dates for this course. Tell us when you would like to travel and we will come back to you as soon as they open.
What Makes It Special
Professional rugby coaching, open to all skill levels
A fixture against a local Newcastle side
16 hours of English tuition per week
Full days in Edinburgh and York
Half-days at Durham and Tynemouth
Host family accommodation, full board
Day-by-Day Itinerary
See what each day has in store
Day by day
Your trip based in Newcastle
15 days · 10 afternoons of English · 4 excursions
1Arrival
Travel · Meal
- 09:00–17:00
Flight arrival and airport transfer Travel
A Roseworth representative meets the group at the airport and travels with them to Newcastle.
- 17:30
Host families collect from Newcastle Central Station Travel
- 18:30
Host family evening meal Meal
Where You'll Stay
host family
Full board meals
Cultural immersion
Safe home environment
Laundry included
Study Destination
Discover Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne sits on the north bank of the River Tyne in North East England, and grew from a Roman settlement into a centre for coal mining and shipbuilding, and famous inventors. It is the 5th most populous region in the United Kingdom and today is a business and cultural centre with a beautiful Georgian city centre, stunning beaches, and a particular reputation for being the friendliest city in the UK. Among its icons are musical legends, Newcastle United football team and the Tyne Bridge.
Weather
Newcastle has a temperate oceanic climate with cool summers (15-20C) and mild winters (2-7C). Rainfall is spread throughout the year.
Getting There
Newcastle Airport (NCL) has direct flights from many European cities. The city is well-connected by train to London (3hrs), Edinburgh (1.5hrs), and York (1hr).
Newcastle
United Kingdom
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