Nottingham Institute of Languages and Intercultural Communication (NILIC) delivers innovative programmes of professional development, academic training and English and foreign language learning across a broad portfolio of certificates, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and short courses. Our Pre-sessional English for academic purposes (PEAP) courses are accredited by the British Council and we are members of English UK.
For those who want to enter or progress in the field of English Language Teaching (ELT) and gain a recognised qualification, we offer a Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) and a Masters in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
To support NTU’s international students the NILIC provides the Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course, which helps develop the academic language and skills students need to begin their studies at NTU. We also provide Academic English and Language Support classes for students who are already studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree. These classes help them to develop the academic language and literacy skills all students need to make the most of their studies. In addition, NILIC delivers free non-academic English language classes throughout the year for external students.
We are also home to the University Language Programme (ULP), currently providing nine key foreign language courses to over 1100 NTU students and the general public. This includes Arabic, English / Business English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. Our language classes are delivered at various levels of proficiency from beginner to advanced.
We work with a number of international partner institutions including the Communication University of China in Beijing, the Shanghai Culture and Creativity Centre and I-Shou University in Taiwan. We provide in-country Academic English classes to support the School’s collaborative degree programmes. We also collaborate with the VNUK Institute for Research and Executive Education in Vietnam in joint delivery of our MA ELT course.
Frank Austermuehl, Head of Nottingham Institute for Languages and Intercultural Communication
Our courses
English Language Teaching
Develop your English language and teaching skills with NTU’s rewarding and career-focused English language teaching courses.
Certificate in Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP)
Prepare for academic study at NTU and meet English language entry requirements. Pre-sessional Academic English courses from 6-15 weeks.
CELTA - Summer Intensive
Our CELTA course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to apply for and take on English language teaching positions with real confidence.
Academic English and Language Support
Find out more about our Academic English language and study skills support open to international students studying on degrees at NTU.
Free non-Academic English Classes
We offer English language classes for the local community of Nottingham free of charge. Improve your skills in speaking, reading and grammar.
University Language Programme
The University Language Programme (ULP) at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) provides a range of language courses to students, staff and members of the general public. You'll have the opportunity to learn a new language or improve your existing foreign language skills.
University Language Programme
The ULP provides a range of courses where you can learn a new language or improve your existing foreign language skills.
Featured Facility: Nottingham Institute of Languages and Intercultural Communication
Develop your language skills at our excellent multimedia Language Resource Centres. Pop in to read the latest foreign-language news, watch a film or TV programme, build your skills with a few language exercises, or browse our audio-visual material.
We are accredited to teach English Language courses
We are a Member of English UK