Why Peartree?
We will teach you and help you to stay safe and happy. Many students think of Peartree as a ‘second home’ in Cardiff.
At Peartree Languages we have been committed to providing you with a memorable language learning experience since we first opened our doors in 2005. We are an independent school with our year-round adult teaching facilities and offices located in a vibrant area of Cardiff, Canton, located 10 minutes by bus from Cardiff Castle (city centre). Our junior summer course takes place at Cardiff and Vale College (Dumballs Road), just behind the central train station and our mini-stay groups are delivered in teaching facilities selected according to the specifics of the programme. We also work in partnership with very respected local education providers to deliver life enhancing educational experiences. Our Peartree ELEA programme is a two week residential experience for young learners aged 12-17 in partnership with UWC Atlantic Experience and our online courses are developed in partnership with the University of South Wales. When you choose Peartree for your language course, you will be choosing quality at affordable prices, the Peartree way since 2005.
You should choose Peartree if you are looking for:
We teach languages and we are really nice people!
Our teachers
We choose our teachers because of their bright personality, qualifications and serious approach to learning. All our teachers are committed to creating a friendly and supportive learning environment that makes our students comfortable to use language.
All teachers at Peartree have qualifications to meet the standards of the British Council. Teachers are approachable, adaptable and sensitive to different learning styles and needs, aiming to make your learning experience enjoyable and productive. Teachers of courses such as English for Specific Purposes or examinations will also have additional experience and qualifications relevant to the course they are instructing.
Our academic management
Our academic management team is responsible for developing all our curricula in accordance with the requirements of the British Council and the individual needs of our students. We welcome feedback, act quickly to respond to any learning requests and believe in an open door policy.
For our adult students (16+) at our year round school our Academic Manager and Senior Teachers conduct initial objective setting meetings, regular progress tests and individual meetings, course book catch up sessions, lunchtime language classes, recommendations for post study and continuous input on how to develop language skills in a realistic context while being immersed in the UK.
On our Junior and mini-stay courses the academic team, including the Academic Manager and designated Course Coordinators, oversee all aspects of the learning programme from design to delivery, including the production of reports for parents, teachers and third parties (agencies, government organisations).
Facilities at our year round centre:
- Fibre broadband for students
- Student room for study or relaxation
- Free breakfast every morning (toast, jam, tea, coffee, hot chocolate)
- Free hot and cold drinks all day
- Range of DVDs and books to borrow
- Free car park (2 hours) behind the school and free parking all day in the local area
Peartree Languages year round school and office is situated in Canton, a vibrant and lively inner-suburb of Cardiff. We have been in this location since we opened our doors in 2005 and we are well established in the area. Cardiff as the capital city of Wales, is located only 2 hours from London by train and one hour from Bristol. The city has its own airport with an excellent international connection and well built network of public transport.
We are only 5 minutes by car, 7 minutes by bus or 20 minutes on foot from the city centre of Cardiff (Cardiff Castle). The easiest way to move around the city is by bus or on foot. For bus information and timetables visit www.cardiffbus.com. The most convenient bus to reach our school is number 17/18, which stops at Tesco Metro, Canton.
Address
8 Llandaff Road, Canton, Cardiff, CF11 9NJ
Get directions here: Directions to Peartree Languages
We chose this location to provide students with an authentic study abroad experience. You will benefit from learning English in a real community. We are surrounded by boutique shops (Fair Trade, Herbalists, Micro-Brewers), award winning restaurants (Calabrisella and more), several major banks and supermarkets and an internationally famous Arts Centre (2 cinemas, theatres, art gallery, restaurant).
There is so much to explore, right on our doorstep! You will have a lot of fun enjoying the many facilities that the area offers and communicating with local people (our friends and neighbours) in real life situations every day, while being only minutes away from the centre of a capital city. We can advise you on how to become involved in local community groups, assist you in finding volunteer work experience to practice your language skills with local people and generally help you to experience real life in a British neighbourhood.
To give you a better idea of the many facilities we have close to our school, take a look below! If you would like to find our more about our local community, including student interviews with local people and photos, follow this link to our ‘12 Days of Canton’ series of blog posts.
Enjoy!
http://peartreelife.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/12-days-of-canton-day-three-toolbox.html
| What? | Tell me more! | How far from Peartree? |
| Bus stops
Bus n. 17/18 (go every 5 minutes) |
Only 10 minutes by bus to the city centre. Save money and get a weekly pass for £13.50! We can help you with that. | 1 minute on foot |
| Supermarket | Tesco Metro
Mid-priced |
1 minute on foot |
| Household and personal supplies | Homebargains
Budget priced |
4 minutes on foot |
| Supermarket | Lidl
Budget priced |
10 minutes on foot |
| Coffee Shop / Restaurant | Calabrisella
(Italian food) We love this place, it’s owned by our former students and we often have lunch there with students on Fridays. Yum! Many of our students grab a coffee here on the way to school. |
2 minutes on foot |
| Coffee Shop | Costa Coffee | 3 minutes on foot |
| Restaurant / Bistro | Saffron Cafe
(British food) |
1 minute on foot |
| Restaurant | Bangkok Cafe (Thai Food) |
2 minutes on foot |
| Restaurant / Bistro | Sen BBQ
(Turkish restaurant) |
1 minute on foot |
| Halal Food | Falafel Wales
(Iraqi restaurant) Another favourite of Peartree staff, try the Falafel Wrap (go spicy) for a taste sensation. |
2 minutes on foot |
| Fast food / sandwich shop | Subway international chain – offering mostly sandwiches and salads | 4 minutes on foot |
| Cultural Centre / Art Gallery / Cinema / Theatre | Chapter Arts Centre
We are so lucky to have a major European arts centre right on our doorstep – check out a film, a play or some art after your classes. Don’t forget to say ‘hello’ to your teachers, you will often find us here after work. |
2 minutes on foot |
| Library | Canton Library
Borrow books (including English language books), use a computer and Internet for FREE. |
1 minute on foot |
| Bank | HSBC | 1 minute on foot |
| Bank | Natwest | 1 minute on foot |
| Church | St Mary Of the Angels
Roman Catholic Church |
4 minutes on foot |
| Mosque | Bilal Mosque | 4 minutes on foot |
| Chemist | Boots | 3 minutes on foot |
| Mobile Shop | Canton Mobile Zone
Don’t forget to tell the guys you are from Peartree! |
3 minutes on foot |
| Computer shop – repairs and purchase | Tourotech | 5 minutes on foot |
| Hardware Store | Toolbox
Visit Russell find all your DIY supplies, or just have a chat, he’s a lovely guy! |
1 minutes on foot |
| Post office | Canton Post office
Don’t forget to send a postcard to your family! |
5 minutes on foot |
| Gym | Iechyd Da
Small, independently run gym. Really friendly staff and great if you are on a budget or want a really flexible gym package. |
2 minutes on foot |
| Jobcentre | Jobcentre Plus | 5 minutes on foot |
| Doctor | Meddygfa Canna Surgery | 4 minutes on foot |
| Dentist | Cathedral Dentist | 15 minutes on foot |
| Optician | J P Gardiner | 1 minute on foot |
| Hairdresser | Ania Hair Salon | 2 minutes on foot |
You will find more details about our local facilities in your Student Handbook! If we have missed anything you need, just ask at the Welcome Desk and we will be happy to help you.
Why should I study English in Cardiff, Wales?
Choose Cardiff if you are looking for:
- Very friendly, welcoming and tolerant people in a multicultural environment
- Affordable living compared to other UK cities
- A ‘human sized’ capital city. As the Capital City of Wales, Cardiff has a rich cultural heritage and at the same time is vibrant and diverse. People are hospitable and you will find it easy to make friends and mix with local people to practice your English.
- Excellent transport links with the U.K. and abroad making it convenient if you want to ‘City hop’ (see more than one city while you are in the UK).
- An alternative study destination
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAy74bE09rU
Still not convinced? Find out more…
From the two thousand year old castle, to the chic and modern Cardiff Bay, Cardiff and its surrounding area has something for everyone, and an almost inexhaustible list of attractions to keep you busy during your stay, however long it may be. The busy City Centre has excellent shopping and many coffee shops, cafés, international restaurants, bars, pubs and clubs are on offer for your entertainment.
Cardiff is also one of Europe’s greenest cities, with many parks and open areas to enjoy and explore. All of these parks are full of history, open to the public and have free access.
Visit: http://www.cardiffparks.org.uk/
Surrounded by mountains and close to a beautiful coastline and sandy beaches, Cardiff is the perfect starting point from which to explore the Welsh Countryside.
Visit: www.visitwales.co.uk
Following the Taff trail which starts from Pontcanna Fields (Cardiff City Centre) will lead you across 55 miles of open countryside which opens out into the spectacular mountains of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Visit: www.breconbeacons.org
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNL4M0lVT3g
| Peartree Languages organises excursions and partners with excursion providers to visit some of the most popular areas in Wales and the U.K. More details can’t be found at the ‘Welcome Desk’.
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