Introducing your INTO Newcastle teachers

The teachers at INTO Newcastle are here to help you reach your potential and progress successfully to university. With a dedication and passion for teaching international students, they'll create an engaging environment for you to learn in.

Your teachers will give you the confidence to speak and present, write essays and discuss academic topics in English. They'll also encourage you to work independently and manage your own study time. So you know you'll be prepared for student life at a top UK university. At INTO Newcastle you're learning environment includes:

  • cutting-edge teaching rooms with interactive screens
  • purpose-built Architecture studio and fully-equipped science labs
  • two large university-style lecture theatres
  • specially designed study spaces

Questions with a INO Newcastle University teacher| INTO Study Blog

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In the latest in our 10 Questions, 1 Teacher series, we catch up with Helen Woolridge, an English for University Study Teacher at INTO Newcastle University.

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Nataliya - Study and Research Skills Tutor

Nataliya, Study and Research Skills Tutor

"I think the main and unique feature of our programme is that we are one of the largest teams across the centre and we have a professional team to provide the best support we can for the students. The advantages of Study and Research Skills is to ensure the students are equipped with the knowledge and academic skills that are crucial for their Masters programme."

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Thomas - Programme Manager of Architecture

Thomas, Programme Manager of Architecture

"What I would say, well firstly, train your manner skills, sketch daily, draw daily and build models. Train your observation skills and your contextual understanding. Be aware that architecture always emerges out of context. Never start drawing a building without a site, without a context."

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Paul - Module Leader for EAP for Science and Engineering

Paul, Module Leader for EAP for Science and Engineering

"We see quite a number of students who can be quite anxious and lack in confidence when they first arrived. Something on our programme that we invest quite a lot of time in is teaching students to become effective presenters. It is gratifying to see them by the end of the programme to be able to stand up and give a confident coherent academic presentation, to see the happiness on their faces when they realised how well they have done."

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Nataliya, Study and Research Skills Tutor

"I think the main and unique feature of our programme is that we are one of the largest teams across the centre and we have a professional team to provide the best support we can for the students. The advantages of Study and Research Skills is to ensure the students are equipped with the knowledge and academic skills that are crucial for their Masters programme."

Thomas, Programme Manager of Architecture

"What I would say, well firstly, train your manner skills, sketch daily, draw daily and build models. Train your observation skills and your contextual understanding. Be aware that architecture always emerges out of context. Never start drawing a building without a site, without a context."

Paul, Module Leader for EAP for Science and Engineering

"We see quite a number of students who can be quite anxious and lack in confidence when they first arrived. Something on our programme that we invest quite a lot of time in is teaching students to become effective presenters. It is gratifying to see them by the end of the programme to be able to stand up and give a confident coherent academic presentation, to see the happiness on their faces when they realised how well they have done."

When will I meet my personal tutor?

When you first arrive at INTO Newcastle you'll be assigned a Personal Tutor. They will be there to help you with any academic issues and to monitor your progress on the pathway to make sure you're on track to progress. You can also talk to your Personal Tutors about anything you're having issues with, they will:

  • meet with you for tutorials throughout the year
  • help you to settle into the academic community
  • communicate your academic progress and provide you with guidance
  • be available to meet during set office hours or by appointment
  • refer you to appropriate sources of academic or welfare support

Other academic support in the INTO Centre includes:

  • language advisers to help you with English
  • extra one-to-one and small group academic lessons
  • a weekly helpdesk session where you can ask questions and get academic support
  • online support
  • revision sessions
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"My course developed critical thinking and self-motivated independent learning. I loved it! The teachers here care about students. They like discussions and active debates; the more questions you ask, the better."

Lidia
Russia