Newcastle-Upon-Tyne (which is often shortened to Newcastle) is a lively university city with a population of around 180,000 located in the North East of England.

Learn English in Newcastle and experience the friendliness of the locals to their visitors for which the city is known for. The city has been voted second best city in Europe for social life, and in a recent poll among office workers and students it was voted the best place in England for work and study.

There will be plenty to do and see during your English program in Newcastle - but also time and space in which to relax and enjoy yourself. One of the most famous sights is the 'Tyne Bridge', which was the world's largest single span bridge until its famous cousin in Sydney, Australia was opened.

Newcastle is also famous for its wonderful pub culture and there are many lively bars to suite all tastes as well as the traditional pubs where people can just enjoy real ale and conversation. The most famous area for nightlife is the Quayside, especially at weekends.

The city is one of the finest places in Europe for arts and culture and is famous for its football team, Newcastle United and for its rugby and basketball teams.

If you are more interested in playing sports, there are many halls, clubs, pitches and tracks where you can play and practice your favorite sport as well as the famous 'Great North Run' - the world's biggest annual half marathon.