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    PCTO - Tourism and Hospitality with NCG

    NCG provides courses for groups specifically designed to improve employability and develop life skills, as PCTO courses (Percorsi per le Competenze Trasversali e per l’Orientamento/Pathways for Transversal Skills and Orientation).

    Taking place on our Cheshire campus, the programme runs from one to two weeks for groups of 10 or more and includes up to four modules on key areas of tourism and hospitality.

    What’s Included

    • Single en-suite residence rooms
    • Full-board meals on site
    • Company visit: IBIS styles hotel
    • University workshop visit
    • Full day weekend excursion to Manchester (Etihad stadium visit included)
    • Airport transfers (MCR airport return)
    • Additional activities & excursions throughout your stay

    Programme Overview

    The programme consists of: 7 hours language input and practice classes, 12 hours workshops and presentations and 6 hours of discovery projects per week. Students engage in project-based learning, including pitching ideas and visiting local hospitality businesses, applying their skills in practical ways to boost confidence and employability.

    Combining English learning, a discovery visit to gather evidence and a practical project designed to provide hands-on experience and industry insight. The experience is enriched with cultural excursions, such as a Shakespeare discovery trip, providing a deeper understanding of British heritage.

    Gain practical skills, industry knowledge, and real-world experience to jumpstart your career in tourism and hospitality.

    New College Group (NCG) is a specialist college providing English Language courses. With schools across the UK, we provide English Language education to international students. Through more than ten years of experience, we have developed a strong reputation for our high-quality teaching, friendly staff and state-of-the-art facilities. We look forward to welcoming you to New College Group to begin your English language study journey.