Communicative courses
Our courses are designed to help you improve your practical use of English for medicine. Focussing on the communicative approach, you will build your confidence in spoken and written communication whilst learning strategies which are directly applicable to passing the OET exam.
Proven expertise
IH London is a trusted partner of OET and has been awarded Premium Provider status. This ensures our courses are delivered according to the highest teaching standards giving students the best possible chance of success on test day.
The Occupational English Test (OET) is a test for healthcare professionals. The OET is used in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore among others to assess the Medical English skills of a wide range of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses and midwives.
Who we are
Our story began in 1953 when John Haycraft (CBE) and his wife Brita Haycraft started a school, because they believed in intercultural understanding through language learning. We have continued their mission and changed people’s lives through language for over 65 years.
International House London is a charitable education trust and we reinvest profits to improve the learning experience for our customers.
Our accreditation
Our Medical English courses are accredited by OET (Occupational English Test) and the British Council. Our accreditors assess the standards of management, resources and premises and teaching, and we consistently meet the criteria in all areas.
OET Intensive
Online
This online course is for students who are looking to attain their highest possible OET grade. You will be placed in an online class with people of a similar language level as you. The course is perfect for those who need expert language tuition wherever they are in the world.
OnlineOET Speaking & Writing
Doctors
This online course will provide tips, strategies, and techniques for improving your OET result. IH London is a Premium Provider for OET courses, and our trainers are highly trained and qualified.
OnlineOET Speaking and Writing
Nurses
Students who have already taken or are studying for the OET for Nursing exam and need to achieve a higher-Grade score in Speaking and Writing. This course is also suitable for students who have never taken the OET test before and would like to improve their chances at getting their desired grade.
OnlineREACH OET B
For Doctors
This 50-hour online course gives you the language skills and the test techniques and strategies to achieve a Grade B in each of the four papers.
OnlineREACH OET B
For Nurses
This 50-hour online course gives you the language skills and the test techniques and strategies to achieve a Grade B in each of the four papers.
OnlineEssential Grammar
For Healthcare
This online self-study course will help you to understand the essential building blocks of the English language, with a particular focus on healthcare.
Self-study