In 2023 North West Academy of English was delighted to be awarded 7 strengths by British Council:

Academic Staff Profile

Staff Management

Leisure Opportunities

Premises

Academic Management

Strategic Management

Academic Staff Profile & Student Administration

Academic Staff Profile

Courses

Trinity CertTESOL

Become an English Language Teacher and travel the world with our Trinity CertTESOL qualification

For enquiries, email :
[email protected]
Or phone :
0044 287 137 07 73

Part-Time Hybid

October 2026 – January 2027

Delivered locally, recognised globally

Next IELTS Test Date: TBC Derry/Londonderry

SERC - North West Academy IELTS Test Centre The North West Academy of English, 37 Great James Street, Derry BT48 7DF

IELTS is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge English Language Assessment www.ielts.org

https://ielts.britishcouncil.org/serc

Cambridge Exam Preparation Classes

Annual School Trips

No region within the British Isles has our world famous Irish welcome coupled with scenery which inspired HBO and Disney to shoot Game of Thrones and Star Wars!

English Language Classes to prepare for work and job interviews

There is no better place for your students to visit than Derry!

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ERASMUS 2021-2027 Applications

The North West Academy of English is one of the leading organisations who deal with Erasmus+ funding and projects in Northern Ireland.

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2 Days Teacher Training and CLIL

Refresh or acquire new teaching skills while learning innovative methods to keep up-to-date with your class interests and needs.
Prices starting from €189 per teacher

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Our Academy

At the North West Academy, you will receive guidance on every aspect of your stay, from accommodation to English class, from work placement to induction.
Receive a personalised service from our staff members to ensure you make the most of your experience!

Our Programmes

At the North West Academy we organise programmes which offer access to a full range of services and facilities.

Summer & Winter School

Learn about the Irish culture and history in Derry while learning English with one of our Winter or Summer Schools

Trinity Cert TESOL

Become a international English teacher and travel the world with a internationally recognised TEFL qualification

Tailored Programmes

Whatever your needs and interest are, we will create a customized programme specially made for you

Teacher Training / CLIL

If you are a teacher and you want your students to learn different subject in English, CLIL training is your solution

Euro Mobility

Immerse yourself in a incredible experience discovering Ireland throughout one of our ERASMUS+ courses

English + Work Placement

Working in a local business in Derry allows you to develop your work skills while you improve your English

Business English Courses

Acquire the needed skills in order to take your proffesional career to the international level with this English courses

Contact us

If you have any doubt about one of the programmes or courses from the academy, feel free to leave us a message

Summer & Winter School

Learn about the Irish culture and history in Derry while learning English with one of our Winter or Summer Schools

Trinity Cert TESOL

Become a international English teacher and travel the world with a internationally recognised TEFL qualification

Tailored Programmes

Whatever your needs and interest are, we will create a customized programme specially made for you, in order to satisfy them

Teacher Training / CLIL

If you are a teacher and you want your students to learn different subject in English, CLIL training programme is your solution

Euro - Mobility

Immerse yourself in a incredible experience discovering Ireland throughout one of our ERASMUS+ programmes

English + Work Placement

Improve your English skills at the same time that you get work experience by being in a business from the local area in Derry

Business English Courses

Acquire the needed skills in order to take your proffesional career to the international level with this English courses

If you have any doubt about one of the programmes or courses from the academy, feel free to leave us a message

Our English Classes

High quality English language courses for students of all levels. At the North West Academy of English we specialise in a variety of innovative teaching techniques with teachers qualified to the highest level.

General English Tailored Courses

One-to-One English for Specific Purpose

Business English Intensive Courses

Exam Preparation Irish History and Culture

Our Services

At the North West Academy we are a one-stop-shop for all your needs offering a wide variety of services

British Council 2023 Report

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Courses

Part-Time Hybid October 2026 – January 2027

Our Academy

At the North West Academy, you will receive guidance on every aspect of your stay, from accommodation to English class, from work placement to induction. Receive a personalised service from our staff members to ensure you make the most of your experience!

Our Programmes

At the North West Academy we organise programmes which offer access to a full range of services and facilities.

Summer & Winter School

Trinity Cert TESOL

Tailored Programmes

Teacher Training / CLIL

Euro Mobility

English + Work Placement

Business English Courses

Contact us

Our English Classes

High quality English language courses for students of all levels. At the North West Academy of English we specialise in a variety of innovative teaching techniques with teachers qualified to the highest level.

Our Services

At the North West Academy we are a one-stop-shop for all your needs offering a wide variety of services

‏ Accommodation

Airport Transfer

Cultural and Social Activities

Local Transport

Project Implementation

Placement Test

Part-Time Hybid

October 2026 – January 2027

At the North West Academy, you will receive guidance on every aspect of your stay, from accommodation to English class, from work placement to induction.
Receive a personalised service from our staff members to ensure you make the most of your experience!

‏
Accommodation

Airport
Transfer

Cultural and
Social Activities

Local
Transport

Project
Implementation

Placement
Test