THE quality of English language tuition enjoyed by international students at Aberystwyth University is rated among the best in the UK, according to figures.

The International English Centre has been ranked third in EL Gazette’s league table of university English language centres in the UK.

The areas of strength identified at Aberystwyth’s IEC include staff management, student administration, quality assurance, learning resources, course design, learner management, teaching, care of students, accommodation, and leisure opportunities.

Ms Rachael Davey, director of the centre, said: “We are delighted with the latest EL Gazette ranking which places the International English Centre in the top three in the UK of university English language centres.

“At the IEC we welcome students from all over the world, from Italy to Oman, from Greece to South Korea, from China to Brazil. We have students who come for courses as short as two weeks and we have students who come to do a Foundation or Pre-Sessional course and go all the way through to completing a degree here at Aberystwyth.

“Aberystwyth provides an amazing place for people to come and learn English - a stunning location in one of the friendliest communities in the UK, and of course we are The Times/Sunday Times University of the Year for Teaching Quality. It is wonderful to get recognition that we are providing such a great English language experience for students. Everyone at the IEC is committed to making sure that all of our students succeed, and giving them the best experience we can.”

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