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- 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
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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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  Cambridge B2 First
  Cambridge C1 Advanced
  - 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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  - 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
Learn a Foreign Language
We offer evening, weekend and private language courses at our purpose built language school in Covent Garden, central London. In-company language courses can be delivered at your place of work or at our school.
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Young Learners
- Young Learners 8-11
  - Discover English
    Discover English
    For ages 8-11, to learn and improve their English and enjoy a range of fun activities.
    
    Available in summer
    
    All English levels welcome
    
    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
- Young Learners 12-17
  - Active English
    Active English
    
    For ages 12-17, to learn and improve their English and excel in a chosen activity with a professional coach.
    
    Available in summer
    
    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
  - English Plus Qualification
    English Plus
    For ages 12-17, to prepare students to study in an English-speaking environment and gain an English language qualification.
    
    Available in spring and summer
    
    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
  - English Explorer London
    English Explorer Winter
    For ages 12-17, explore London and learn English, in our school in Covent Garden, central London.
    
    Available in winter
    
    All English levels welcome
    
    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
- Career Focused Courses 14-17
  - 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.
    
    Available in winter, spring and summer
    
    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
  - Future Leaders: World Leader
    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
  - Future Leaders: Young MBA
    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
  - Performing Arts Academy
- Young Learner Online
  - 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
    
    Choose morning or afternoon
    
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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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  - Young Learner care
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  - Reasons to choose us
  - Steps for success
  - Young Learner schools
    
    Frensham
    IH Frensham Young Learner Centre
    
    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
    
    STEM | Ages 12-17 | Spring and Summer
    
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    IH Oxford Young Learner Centre
    
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    Active English | Ages 12-17 | Summer
    
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    Minimum English Level: C1+
    Course length: 4/12/13 weeks
    Cost: From £1542 + £157 Fee
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    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
    Cost: From £1542 + £157 Fee
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    Develop your skills as an academic manager in one week with the expert trainers at IH London.
    
    Take this course to:
    
    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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    Take your Cambridge English exams with IH London in Covent Garden, Central London and in Cambridge at Anglia Ruskin University. View dates and fees:
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    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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    Choose from 8 OET test locations across the UK, Ireland and Nigeria.
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    OET is available monthly, up to 24 times per year.
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    About the OET test
    OET is an international English language test for healthcare professionals seeking to register and practise in an English-speaking environment.
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    How to defer the OET exam
    If you have booked your OET exam, but can’t take the test, then you can defer.
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