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  • Learn English
    • Learn English in London
      • General English 25 Lessons

        General English 25 Lessons

        A course with all the benefits of the other General English courses, plus academic skills and topics, such as research, debate, communication and media.

        This course is for people of all levels who want to improve their English across all four skills (speaking, writing, reading and listening) and want focused maximum number of classes that expand their use of English in a practical and advanced way, for academic study or career.

         

        • 25 lessons per week
        • Monday to Friday 
        • From £444 Per week 
        • Minimum age: 16
        • Location: London

         

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        • Minimum English Level: A2 elementary and above
        • Course length: From 1 week
        • Cost: From £444
        • Lessons a week: 25
        • Lesson time a week: 55 minutes each
        • Start dates: Every Monday (except UK public holidays)
      • General English 20 Lessons

        General English 20 Lessons

        A great intensive course for all levels to improve your English, with an extra focus on speaking to boost your conversation skills.

        People of all levels who want to improve their English, with a specific focus on English speaking skills. Choose from morning or afternoon classes, with plenty time to relax and explore outside of the classroom.

         

        • 20 lessons per week
        • Monday to Friday
        • From £371 per week 
        • Minimum age: 16
        • Location: London 
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        • Minimum English Level: A2 elementary and above
        • Course length: From 1 week
        • Cost: From £371
        • Lessons a week: 20
        • Lesson time a week: 55 minutes each
        • Start dates: Every Monday (except UK public holidays)
      • General English 15 Lessons

        General English 15 Lessons

        A great course for all levels to improve your English.
        A great all-round course, for all levels. People of all levels who want to improve their English, with lots of time to relax and explore outside of the classroom, and with no exam at the end (unless you choose to add one as an option).

        • 15 lessons per week
        • Monday to Friday
        • From £244 per week
        • Minimum age: 16
        • Location: London
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        • Minimum English Level: A2 elementary and above
        • Course length: From 1 week
        • Cost: From £224 per week
        • Lessons a week: 15
        • Lesson time a week: 55 minutes each
        • Start dates: Every Monday (except UK public holidays)
      • General English for over 30’s

        English Experience for over 30’s

        This course is designed for International adults age 30 and over, who want to learn or improve their English, while exploring London and making new friends from all over the world. 

         

        • 15 Lessons a week 
        • Monday to Friday
        • From £395 per week 
        • Minimum age: 30
        • Location: London
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        • Minimum English Level: Minimum A2 (Elementary)
        • Course length: Min 1 week
        • Cost: From £395 per week
        • Lessons a week: 15
        • Lesson time a week: 55 mins
        • Start dates: Every Monday
      • One-to-One English Lessons

        One-to-One English

        A teacher dedicated entirely to you and your goals.

        Learn in London or online.

        Take a full course of one-to-one lessons or add them to one of our other courses for an extra learning boost.

         

        • Start dates to suit you
        • Lesson times to suit you
        • Lesson topics to suit you
        • Suitable for all levels
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        • Minimum English Level: A1 and above
        • Course length: You choose
        • Cost: From £355
        • Lessons a week: You choose
        • Lesson time a week: 55 minutes each
        • Start dates: You choose
      • Explore London with your Teacher

        London Experience with English

        A fun way to improve your English while exploring the amazing capital city of London. You’ll visit the IH London school, in Covent Garden, central London for 3 lessons of individual tuition. Then you’ll have 3 lessons of cultural experiences around London with your tutor.

         

        • 6 Lessons a week
        • Saturday or Sunday
        • £495 course price 
        • Minimum age: 16
        • Location: London 
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        • Minimum English Level: Minimum A2 to C1
        • Course length: 1 Day
        • Cost: £495
        • Lessons a week: 6
        • Lesson time a week: 5 hours & 30 mins
        • Start dates: Flexible
      • English Lessons with Trainee Teachers
    • Prepare for an IELTS Test in London

      Prepare for IELTS

      IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is your path to travel, study and work in English-speaking countries. We have preparation courses for IELTS General, IELTS Test Technique, and IELTS Academic.

      Prepare for your best IELTS score.

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      • IELTS Academic Preparation 15 or 20 lessons

        IELTS Academic Test Preparation

        Prepare for the Academic IELTS test with an accredited IELTS test centre.

        Improve your language, and focus on skills you need for your best IELTS score.

        • 15 or 20 lessons per week
        • Monday to Friday 
        • From £1196  
        • Minimum age: 16
        • Location: London
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        • Minimum English Level: B1 and above
        • Course length: 4 or 8 weeks
        • Cost: From £1196
        • Lessons a week: 15 or 20
        • Lesson time a week: 55 minutes each
        • Start dates: See below
      • Intensive one week IELTS Preparation

        IELTS Test Boost

        Perfect boost just before your IELTS exam.

        An intensive one week course designed for students that have the English language level they want but need to perfect their IELTS exam skills.

        • 25 lessons per week
        • Monday to Friday 
        • From £427 Per week 
        • Minimum age: 16
        • Location: London
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        • Minimum English Level: B2 and above
        • Course length: 1 week
        • Cost: From £427
        • Lessons a week: 25
        • Lesson time a week: 55 minutes each
        • Start dates: See below
    • Prepare for Cambridge Exams in London

      Prepare for Cambridge Exams

      The Cambridge English qualifications are part of the University of Cambridge and are accepted by thousands of businesses and educational institutions throughout the world. We run preparation courses for all Cambridge levels.

      Prepare to pass your Cambridge exam.

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      • FCE Preparation (B2)

        Cambridge B2 First

        Prepare for the first Cambridge English exam to demonstrate you can communicate confidently in English.

        Cambridge English exam, part of the University of Cambridge. We are an accredited exam centre. 

        • 15 or 20 lessons per week
        • Monday to Friday 
        • From £2790
        • Minimum age: 16
        • Location: London
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        • Minimum English Level: B2
        • Course length: 10 weeks
        • Cost: From £2790
        • Lessons a week: 15 or 20
        • Lesson time a week: 55 minutes each
        • Start dates: 04 January | 21 March | 20 June | 03 October 2022
      • CAE Preparation (C1)

        Cambridge C1 Advanced

        Prepare for the advanced Cambridge C1 exam to prove your high level of English.

        Cambridge English exam, part of the University of Cambridge. Now accepted for university entrance.

         

        • 20 lessons per week
        • Monday to Friday 
        • From £3430 Per week 
        • Minimum age: 16
        • Location: London
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        • Minimum English Level: C1
        • Course length: 10 weeks
        • Cost: £3430
        • Lessons a week: 15 or 20
        • Lesson time a week: 55 minutes each
        • Start dates: 04 January | 21 March | 20 June | 03 October 2022
      • CPE Preparation (C2)

        Cambridge C2 Proficiency

        Prepare for the highest Cambridge exam, the C2 Proficiency, to show you have mastered the English language.

        Cambridge English exam, part of the University of Cambridge. Accepted for postgraduate and PhD study.

         

        • 15 or 20 lessons per week
        • Monday to Friday 
        • From £2511 
        • Minimum age: 16
        • Location: London
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        • Minimum English Level: C1 and above
        • Course length: 9 or 10 weeks
        • Cost: From £2511
        • Lessons a week: 15 or 20
        • Lesson time a week: 55 minutes each
        • Start dates: 4th Jan | 22nd March | 21st June | 20th Sept
    • Prepare for an OET Exam in London
      • Intensive OET Preparation for Doctors

        OET Preparation Intensive for Doctors

        An intensive face-to-face course in London focused on the skills, language and techniques doctors need for the OET exam.

         

        • 1 week course
        • Monday to Friday
        • Course price: £459
        • Time: 09:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 16:00
        • Minimum age: 18
        • Location: London 
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        • Minimum English Level: B2
        • Course length: 1 week
        • Cost: £459
        • Lesson time a week: 30 hours
        • Start dates: 16 May | 23 May | 06 June | 20 June | 04 July | 18 July | 01 Aug | 22 Aug | 05 Sep | 19 Sep | 04 Oct | 17 Oct | 31 Oct | 14 Nov | 28 Nov | 12 Dec 2022
      • Intensive OET Preparation for Nurses

        OET Preparation Intensive for Nurses

        An intensive face-to-face course in London focused on the skills, language and techniques nurses need for the OET exam.

         

        • 1 week course
        • Monday to Friday
        • Course price: £459
        • Time: 09:00 – 12:00 or 13:00 – 18:00
        • Minimum age: 18
        • Location: London
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        • Minimum English Level: B2
        • Course length: 1 week
        • Cost: £459
        • Lesson time a week: 30 hours
        • Start dates: 16 May | 23 May | 06 June | 20 June | 04 July | 18 July | 01 Aug | 22 Aug | 05 Sep | 19 Sep | 04 Oct | 17 Oct | 31 Oct | 14 Nov | 28 Nov | 12 Dec 2022
      • Individual OET Preparation Lessons

        OET Preparation One-to-One (face-to-face)

        A course just for you, focused on the skills, language and techniques you need for the OET exam.

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        • Minimum English Level: B2
        • Cost: £79-90 per hour
        • Lesson time a week: 60 minutes
        • Start dates: Flexible
    • Evening English Courses in London
      • General English

        General English evening class

        Our General English evening course covers core English language skills with an emphasis on improving your fluency and building confidence when speaking English.

        These classes are ideal if you work during the day, or for students looking to take extra English classes in the evening.

        Meet new people with a fun sociable class: Mondays 18.30-20.30

         

        • 2 Lessons a week 
        • Every Monday (excluding bank holidays)
        • From £90 per week 
        • Minimum age: 16
        • Location: London 

         

         

         

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        • Minimum English Level: A2-C1+
        • Course length: Min 4 weeks
        • Cost: From £90
        • Lesson time a week: 2 hours
        • Start dates: Every Monday
      • IELTS Academic Preparation

        IELTS Academic Preparation Evening course

        Prepare for IELTS around your schedule with an evening class. This course is created for your individual needs. Tell us the IELTS score you would like to achieve and we will create a study plan with you to work towards it.

         

        • 4 lessons a week 
        • Tuesday & Thursday
        • From £195 per week 
        • Minimum age: 16
        • Location: London
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        • Minimum English Level: B2
        • Course length: 4 weeks
        • Cost: £195
        • Lesson time a week: 4
        • Start dates: See schedule below
      • Cambridge FCE Preparation

        Cambridge FCE Preparation Evening Course

        10 week evening course to get you ready for your Cambridge B2 First exam. 

        Timetable is designed to work around your busy schedule.

         

        • 4 lessons a week 
        • Tuesday & Thursday
        • 10 week course
        • £490 Course Price 
        • Minimum age: 16
        • Location: London 

         

         

         

         

         

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        • Minimum English Level: B2
        • Course length: 10 weeks
        • Cost: £490
        • Start dates: 4th Jan | 22nd March | 21st June | 4th Oct
      • Cambridge CAE Preparation

        Cambridge CAE Preparation Evening Course

        10 week evening course to get you ready for your Cambridge C1 Advanced exam. 

        Timetable is designed to work around your buy schedule. 

         

        • 4 lessons a week 
        • Tuesday & Thursday
        • 10 week course
        • £490 Course Price 
        • Minimum age: 16
        • Location: London 
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        • Minimum English Level: C1
        • Course length: 10 weeks
        • Cost: £490
        • Start dates: 4th Jan | 22nd March | 21st June | 4th Oct
      • Cambridge CPE Preparation

        Cambridge CPE Preparation Evening Course

        10 week evening course to get you ready for your Cambridge C2 Proficiency exam. 

        Timetable is designed to work around your busy schedule.

         

        • 4 lessons a week 
        • Tuesday & Thursday
        • 10 week course
        • £490 Course Price 
        • Minimum age: 16
        • Location: London 
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        • Minimum English Level: Test
        • Course length: 10 weeks
        • Cost: £490 + £30 reg fee
        • Start dates: 22 March | 21 June | 20 Sept 2022
      • Focus on Conversation

        Focus on Conversation Evening Course

        Our evening Conversation Classes are ideal for people living and working in London who want to improve their English communication skills and focus on speaking. They focus on developing fluency, vocabulary, pronunciation and strategies for conversation.

        Improve your conversation in English on Thursday evenings: 18.30-20.30

         

        • Minimum 4 week course
        • Thursday
        • From £90 
        • Minimum age: 16
        • Location: London
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        • Minimum English Level: B1
        • Course length: Min 4 weeks
        • Cost: From £90
        • Start dates: every Thursday
      • Focus on Writing

        Focus on Writing Evening Course

        From emails to reports, application letters to essays, and letter writing to blogging, our evening writing skills course will teach you different writing styles and help you write in English with confidence.

        Improve your writing in English on Wednesday evenings: 18.30-20.30

         

        • 8 week course
        • Wednesday
        • From £175 Course Price 
        • Minimum age: 16
        • Location: London
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        • Minimum English Level: B1
        • Course length: 8 weeks
        • Cost: £175
        • Start dates: 5th Jan | 27th April | 17th Aug
      • Focus on Grammar

        Focus on Grammar Evening Course

        Develop the range and accuracy of your English grammar. The course concentrates on specific grammar points, with each lesson using a range of activities to practise and consolidate learning.

        Improve your English grammar on Wednesday evenings: 18.30-20.30

         

        • 8 week course
        • Wednesday
        • £175 Course Price 
        • Minimum age: 16
        • Location: London
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        • Minimum English Level: B1
        • Course length: 8 weeks
        • Cost: £175
        • Start dates: 2nd Feb | 5th May | 14th Sept
      • Focus on Pronunciation

        Focus on Pronunciation Evening Course

        A couple of hours one evening a week could make all the difference to your English pronunciation and career goals. Practise and improve your English pronunciation and intonation through a variety of stimulating tasks and activities.

        Improve your English pronunciation on Wednesday evenings: 18.30-20.30.

         

        • 8 week course
        • Wednesday
        • £175 Course Price 
        • Minimum age: 16
        • Location: London
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        • Minimum English Level: B1
        • Course length: 8 weeks
        • Cost: From £175
        • Start dates: 2nd  March | 22nd June | 12th Oct
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  • Professional English
    • Business English in London
      • Business English 15 Lessons

        Business English 15

        Small group course for professionals tailored to your goals.

         

        • 15 lessons per week
        • Monday to Friday
        • From £648 per week
        • Minimum age: 21
        • Location: London 
         
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        • Minimum English Level: A2 -C1
        • Course length: Min 1 week
        • Cost: From £648 per week
        • Start dates: Every Monday (except UK public holidays)
      • Business English 25 Lessons

        Business English 25

        Small group course for professionals tailored to your goals.

         

        • 25 lessons per week
        • Monday to Friday
        • From £948 per week
        • Minimum age: 21
        • Location: London 
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        • Minimum English Level: A2 -C1
        • Course length: Min 1 week
        • Cost: from £945
        • Lessons a week: 25 Lessons
      • Individual specialist lessons

        Executive One-to-One

        Your own language trainer focused exclusively on your goals.

         

        • Available for any level
        • Choose from 15, 25, 30 or 35 lessons per week
        • You can also book individual one-to-one lessons (5 lesson minimum)
        • Lessons will be arranged to suit you (weekends available on request)
        • The course is created entirely for you
        • Start any time, any day 
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        • Minimum English Level: All
        • Course length: You choose
        • Cost: From £355
        • Lesson time a week: You choose
        • Start dates: You choose
      • Business Communication Skills

        Business Communication evening class

        Our Business Communication course focuses on developing English language confidence and giving you a skill-set for high-level international communication and relationship-building. The topics are chosen by the group in consultation with the teacher at the start of the course.

         

        • 8 week course
        • Wednesday
        • Course price: £450
        • Time: 08.30 to 20.30
        • Minimum age: 18
        • Location: London 
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        • Minimum English Level: B1 - C1
        • Course length: 8 weeks
        • Cost: £450
        • Start dates: 12 Jan | 04 May | 24 Aug 2022
      • Business Writing Skills

        Business Writing evening class

        Our Business Writing evening class programme is delivered in small groups and covers topics relevant to today’s business professional. The topics are chosen by the group in consultation with the teacher at the start of the course. 

         

        • 8 week course
        • Wednesday
        • Course price: £450
        • Time: 08.30 to 20.30
        • Minimum age: 18
        • Location: London 
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        • Minimum English Level: B1 - C1
        • Course length: 8 weeks
        • Cost: £450
        • Start dates: 09 Mar | 29 June | 19 Oct 2022
    • Business English: Online

      Business English Online

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      • Business Communication Skills: Self-study

        Business Speaking Online Self-Study Course

        Improve your English speaking for business with this online course

        • Focused, effective practice of English skills in over 30 common business settings
        • Study in your own time. You can pause any of the lessons whenever you need to and simply start again where you left off
        • Over 600 key business expressions in natural contexts
        • This course has 30 lessons (60 hours of content)
        • Available on iOS and Android mobile devices
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        • Vocabulary for Business: Self-Study

          Wordmine Online Self-Study Course

          Improve your English vocabulary with this personalised online course.

          • General vocabulary and 22 specialised subject areas
          • Wordmine is designed for learners of all levels
          • Increase your vocabulary in just 15 minutes a day
          • This course has 330 hours of content and 6,500 words to learn.
          • Available on iOS and Android mobile devices
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        • OET Preparation

          OET Preparation in London

          We teach medical English face-to-face in our school in Covent Garden, London, and we have online courses available so you can study from anywhere in the world.

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          Medical English
          OET Medical English Doctor online
          • OET Intensive Preparation Online
          • Intensive OET Preparation course for Doctors

            OET Preparation Intensive for Doctors

            An intensive face-to-face course in London focused on the skills, language and techniques doctors need for the OET exam.

             

            • 1 week course
            • Monday to Friday
            • Course price: £459
            • Time: 09:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 16:00
            • Minimum age: 18
            • Location: London 
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            • Minimum English Level: B2
            • Course length: 1 week
            • Cost: £459
            • Lesson time a week: 30 hours
            • Start dates: 16 May | 23 May | 06 June | 20 June | 04 July | 18 July | 01 Aug | 22 Aug | 05 Sep | 19 Sep | 04 Oct | 17 Oct | 31 Oct | 14 Nov | 28 Nov | 12 Dec 2022
          • Intensive OET Preparation course for Nurses

            OET Preparation Intensive for Nurses

            An intensive face-to-face course in London focused on the skills, language and techniques nurses need for the OET exam.

             

            • 1 week course
            • Monday to Friday
            • Course price: £459
            • Time: 09:00 – 12:00 or 13:00 – 18:00
            • Minimum age: 18
            • Location: London
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            • Minimum English Level: B2
            • Course length: 1 week
            • Cost: £459
            • Lesson time a week: 30 hours
            • Start dates: 16 May | 23 May | 06 June | 20 June | 04 July | 18 July | 01 Aug | 22 Aug | 05 Sep | 19 Sep | 04 Oct | 17 Oct | 31 Oct | 14 Nov | 28 Nov | 12 Dec 2022
          • OET Intensive Preparation Online
          • OET Speaking & Writing Preparation : Doctors Online

            OET Online Evening Course for Doctors – Focus on Speaking and Writing

            An evening course focused on speaking and writing doctors need for the OET exam

             

            • 4 week course
            • Monday and Wednesday
            • Course price: £240
            • Time: 18:30 – 20:30
            • Minimum age: 18
            • Location: Online  
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            • Minimum English Level: OET C or equivalent (B1)
            • Course length: 4 weeks
            • Cost: £240
            • Lesson time a week: 55 min
            • Start dates: 11 Jan | 08 Mar | 03 May | 05 Jul | 30 Aug | 25 Oct 2022
          • OET Speaking & Writing Preparation : Nurses Online

            OET Online Evening Course for Nurses – Focus on Speaking and Writing

            An evening course focused on speaking and writing nurses need for the OET exam

             

            • 4 week course
            • Monday and Wednesday
            • Course price: £240
            • Time: 18:30 – 20:30
            • Minimum age: 18
            • Location: Online  

             

             

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            • Minimum English Level: OET C or equivalent (B1)
            • Course length: 4 weeks
            • Cost: £240
            • Lesson time a week: 55 min
            • Start dates: 08 Feb | 05 April | 07 June | 02 Aug | 27 Sept | 22 Nov 2022
          • Individual OET Preparation Lessons

            OET Preparation One-to-One (face-to-face)

            A course just for you, focused on the skills, language and techniques you need for the OET exam.

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            • Minimum English Level: B2
            • Cost: £79-90 per hour
            • Lesson time a week: 60 minutes
            • Start dates: Flexible
        • Bespoke Training

          Bespoke Training

          Our experts can create an entirely bespoke training programme based on your needs and goals.

          We start with a conversation. We listen to what you would like to achieve, what your current capabilities are and discuss the most practical, cost-effective way of working with you.

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        The Executive Centre

        We offer executive language training courses for busy professionals, who want to learn or improve their English in specific areas, to enhance their careers.

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      • Foreign Languages
        • Arabic
          • Arabic Taster Lessons
          • Beginners Arabic: Face-to-face
          • Beginners Arabic: Online
          • Elementary Arabic: Face-to-face
          • Elementary Arabic: Online
          • Pre-Intermediate Arabic: Face-to-face
          • Pre-Intermediate Arabic: Online
          • Low Intermediate Arabic: Face-to-face
          • Low Intermediate Arabic: Online
          • Intermediate Arabic: Online
          • Upper-Intermediate Arabic: Face-to-face
          • Upper-Intermediate Arabic: Online
          • Arabic One-to-one
          • Arabic Closed Group
          • Arabic Course Syllabus
          • Test Your Arabic Level
        • British Sign Language
        • French
          • French Taster Lessons
          • Beginners French: Face-to-face
          • Beginners French: Online
          • Elementary French: Face-to-face
          • Elementary French: Online
          • Pre-Intermediate French: Face-to-face
          • Pre-Intermediate French: Online
          • Intermediate French: Face-to-face
          • Intermediate French: Online
          • Upper-Intermediate French: Online
          • Advanced French: Face-to-face
          • Advanced French: Online
          • French One-to-one
          • French Closed Group
          • French Course Syllabus
          • Test Your French Level
        • German
          • German Taster Lessons
          • Beginners German: Face-to-face
          • Beginners German: Online
          • Elementary German: Face-to-face
          • Elementary German: Online
          • Pre-Intermediate German: Face-to-face
          • Pre-Intermediate German: Online
          • Intermediate German: Face-to-face
          • Intermediate German: Online
          • Upper-Intermediate German: Online
          • Advanced German: Face-to-face
          • Advanced German: Online
          • German One-to-one
          • German Closed Group
          • German Course Syllabus
          • Test Your German Level
        • Greek
          • Greek Taster Lessons
          • Beginners Greek: Face-to-face
          • Beginners Greek: Online
          • Elementary Greek: Face-to-face
          • Elementary Greek: Online
          • Pre-Intermediate Greek: Face-to-face
          • Pre-Intermediate Greek: Online
          • Intermediate Greek: Face-to-face
          • Intermediate Greek: Online
          • Greek One-to-one
          • Greek Closed Group
          • Greek Course Syllabus
        • Italian
          • Italian Taster Lessons
          • Beginners Italian: Face-to-face
          • Beginners Italian: Online
          • Elementary Italian: Face-to-face
          • Elementary Italian: Online
          • Pre-Intermediate Italian: Face-to-face
          • Pre-Intermediate Italian: Online
          • Intermediate Italian: Face-to-face
          • Intermediate Italian: Online
          • Upper-Intermediate Italian: Online
          • Advanced Italian: Face-to-face
          • Advanced Italian: Online
          • Italian One-to-one
          • Italian Closed Group
          • Italian Course Syllabus
          • Test Your Italian Level
        • Japanese
          • Japanese Taster Lessons
          • Beginners Japanese: Face-to-face
          • Beginners Japanese: Online
          • Elementary Japanese: Face-to-face
          • Elementary Japanese: Online
          • Pre-Intermediate Japanese: Face-to-face
          • Pre-Intermediate Japanese: Online
          • Intermediate Japanese: Online
          • Upper-Intermediate Japanese: Face-to-face
          • Upper-Intermediate Japanese: Online
          • Japanese Workshops
          • Japanese One-to-one
          • Japanese Closed Group
          • Japanese Course Syllabus
          • Test Your Japanese Level
        • Korean
          • Korean Taster Lessons
          • Beginners Korean: Face-to-face
          • Beginners Korean: Online
          • Elementary Korean: Face-to-face
          • Elementary Korean: Online
          • Pre-Intermediate Korean: Face-to-face
          • Pre-Intermediate Korean: Online
          • Intermediate Korean: Online
          • Upper-Intermediate Korean: Face-to-face
          • Upper-Intermediate Korean: Online
          • Korean One-to-one
          • Korean Closed Group
          • Korean Course Syllabus
          • Test Your Korean Level
        • Mandarin
          • Mandarin Taster Lessons
          • Beginners Mandarin: Face-to-face
          • Beginners Mandarin: Online
          • Elementary Mandarin: Face-to-face
          • Elementary Mandarin: Online
          • Pre-Intermediate Mandarin: Face-to-face
          • Pre-Intermediate Mandarin: Online
          • Intermediate Mandarin: Online
          • Upper-Intermediate Mandarin: Face-to-face
          • Upper-Intermediate Mandarin: Online
          • Mandarin One-to-one
          • Mandarin Closed Group
        • Portuguese
          • Portuguese Taster Lessons
          • Beginners Portuguese: Face-to-face
          • Beginners Portuguese: Online
          • Elementary Portuguese: Face-to-face
          • Elementary Portuguese: Online
          • Pre-Intermediate Portuguese: Face-to-face
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            For ages 8-11, to learn and improve their English and enjoy a range of fun activities.

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            • Available at Frensham 
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            • Minimum English Level: All
            • Course length: 1-6 weeks
            • Cost: From £979 per week
            • Start dates: 13 July | 20 July | 27 July | 03 August | 10 August 2022
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          • Active English

            Active English

            For ages 12-17, to learn and improve their English and excel in a chosen activity with a professional coach.

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            • All English levels welcome
            • Available at Frensham, and Oxford
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            • Minimum English Level: All
            • Course length: 1-6 weeks
            • Cost: From £1018 per week
            • Start dates: 06 July | 13 July | 20 July | 27 July | 03 Aug | 10 Aug 2022
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            English Plus

            For ages 12-17, to prepare students to study in an English-speaking environment and gain an English language qualification.

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            • All English levels welcome
            • Available at Frensham and Oxford
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            • Minimum English Level: B1
            • Course length: 1-6 weeks
            • Cost: From £989 per week
            • Start dates: 06 July | 13 July | 20 July | 27 July | 03 August | 10 August 2022
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            English Explorer Winter

            For ages 12-17, explore London and learn English, in our school in Covent Garden, central London.

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            • Available in London
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            • Minimum English Level: All
            • Course length: 2 weeks
            • Cost: £1347 (per week)
            • Start dates: 08 January, 22 January 2023
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          • Future Leaders: Entrepreneurship

            Future Leaders: Entrepreneurship

            For ages 14-17, an English course for budding entrepreneurs to build their skills and a business plan for their big ideas.

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            • English level: B2 (upper intermediate) and above
            • Choose Oxford or London
             
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            • Minimum English Level: B2 (upper intermediate)
            • Course length: 2 weeks
            • Cost: From £3023 (two weeks)
            • Start dates: 06 July 2022 | 08 January, 22 January 2023
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            Future Leaders: World Leader

            For ages 14-17, a summer English course for the next world leaders: explore global issues, such as climate change and help build a better world.

            • Available in summer
            • English level: B2 (upper intermediate) and above
            • Available at Oxford
             
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            • Minimum English Level: B2 (upper intermediate)
            • Course length: 2 weeks
            • Cost: £3023 (two weeks)
            • Start dates: 06 July 2022
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            Future Leaders: Young MBA

            For ages 14-17, a summer English course for the next business leaders: an introduction to what it is like to study for an MBA at a prestigious business school.

            • Available in summer
            • English level: B2 (upper intermediate) and above
            • Available at Oxford
             
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            • Minimum English Level: B2 (upper intermediate)
            • Course length: 2 weeks
            • Cost: £3023 (two weeks)
            • Start dates: 20 July 2022
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          • Discover English Online (8-11)

            Discover English Online

            • Online English course for young learners, ages 8-11
            • Available in winter and spring
            • Lessons and online social activities
            • English level: A2 (elementary) and above. A1 (beginner) with a parent/guardian.
            • Choose morning or afternoon
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            • Minimum English Level: A2+ (A1 with a parent)
            • Course length: 1-4 weeks
            • Cost: £125 per week
            • Lessons a week: 5
            • Start dates: 28 March | 04 April | 11 April | 27th June | 4th July | 11th July | 18th July | 25th July | 1st August | 8th August | 15th August 2022
          • Explore English Online (12-17)

            Explore English Online

            • Online English course for young learners, ages 12-17
            • Available in winter and spring
            • Lessons and online social activities
            • English level: A2 (elementary) and above
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            • Minimum English Level: A2(elementary) and above
            • Course length: 1-7 weeks
            • Cost: £125 per week
            • Lessons a week: 5
            • Start dates: 28 March | 04 April | 11 April | 27th June | 4th July | 11th July | 18th July | 25th July | 1st August | 8th August | 15th August 2022
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              Learn English and explore London, Windsor and Brighton.

              Courses available: 

              • Discover English | Ages 8-11 | Spring and Summer
              • Active English | Ages 12-17 | Summer
              • English Plus | Ages 12-17 | Spring and Summer
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              Learn English and explore London, Oxford and Cambridge.

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              • Active English | Ages 12-17 | Summer
              • English Plus | Ages 12-17 | Summer
              • English Experience | Ages 12-17 | Summer
              • Future Leaders: Entrepreneurship | Ages 14-17 | Summer
              • Future Leaders: World Leaders | Ages 14-17 | Summer
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            You can apply now, then book and pay for the course once you have been accepted. 

             

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            • Minimum English Level: C1+
            • Course length: 4/12/13 weeks
            • Cost: From £1542 + £157 Fee
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            100% online CELTA courses available with IH London trainers.

            You can apply now online, then book and pay for the course once you have been accepted.

             

            • Language Level: C1+
            • 4 or 13 weeks
            • Monday to Friday
            • £1532 + Reg fee £157
            • Location: Online 
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            • Minimum English Level: C1+
            • Course length: 4 or 13 weeks
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            International House London has a unique partnership with King’s College London to provide a joint MA TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) with a practical certificate in ELT.

            The programme is aimed specifically at novice teachers with fewer than three years’ teaching experience and prepares graduates for a professional career in English language teaching.

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              Advance your career with the Delta – the highest qualification available for English language teachers.

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              • Develop your understanding and awareness of the relationship between management theory and its application
              • Learn a range of practical strategies to help manage individuals, teams and processes more effectively
              • Explore issues related to managing change in education and how to evaluate the impact of change initiatives
              • Work with academic managers from a range of contexts, identify key issues and good practice in addressing these.
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              • Minimum English Level: C1
              • Course length: 1 week
              • Cost: £725
              • Lessons a week: 25
              • Lesson time a week: 55 minutes
              • Start dates: 25 July 2022
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