Our English language school is located in the heart of London enabling you to explore one of the great capitals of the world, with its music, arts, dance, street markets and international cuisine - while you study! The school is recognized and inspected by the ABLS (Association of British Language Schools) which ensures excellent academic and administrative standards.
The school offers English language programs to groups or individual wishing to improve their English language skills. Our school has courses of all levels ranging from elementary to advanced. Before joining a class, we have to determine your level with a grammar test and oral interview with our director of studies.
Once this assessment has taken place you may join your class on any Monday or Tuesday. Your progress will be closely monitored by your teacher with a test every month and when you have covered the syllabus appropriate for your level you may move on to the next class.
Levels offered range from elementary to advanced and specialist beginners groups can be organized upon request with a minimum of four people booking together. Students can opt to join one of our examination preparation courses at no extra cost and register for their chosen examination through the school office. Our courses: General and Business English Courses, Exam Preparation Courses and Individual Courses.
Following a General English course you will cover all the skill areas necessary to become proficient in English. You will study grammar, reading, writing, speaking , listening, vocabulary and pronunciation. This is our most popular course and can be either semi-intensive (15 hours per week), intensive (20 hours per week) including one hour extra per day of conversation class or super-intensive (30 hours per week).
Following a Business English course you will cover all the skill areas necessary to become proficient in using English for Commercial Purposes. As for General English, you will study grammar, reading, writing, speaking, listening, vocabulary and pronunciation but with a stronger focus on improving your skills in written English for commercial purposes, business vocabulary and the oral skills necessary for the use of English within a business context.
The course therefore includes dedicated sessions focusing on activities such as writing emails, faxes, letters, memos as well as role-plays to practice negotiating techniques or business meetings and telephone English. The course is semi-intensive (15 hours per week).
Following an Examination Preparation Course you will cover all the skill areas necessary to pass one of the internationally recognized examinations recommended by our English school. Preparation courses for IELTS, Cambridge First Certificate and Advanced are all currently offered. You will study grammar, reading, writing, speaking, listening, vocabulary and pronunciation at a level appropriate to your chosen examination.
The course is designed specifically to help you with the techniques necessary to pass your chosen examination and includes focused practice activities for each section of the examination. You will also be able to do practice speaking tests with our teaching staff, some of whom are examiners for Cambridge and Trinity examination boards. The course is semi-intensive (15 hours per week).
Individual tuition (1 teacher and 1 student) enables students to study a course that is designed to meet their specific requirements and needs. Individual tuition is a very flexible way to study. Courses can be any length and taken at any time. They can also be used as a supplement to a group class. Our English school believes that 1 to 1 courses can allow students to make rapid progress in their areas of weakness.
This type of tuition is particularly suitable for students with special learning needs or those who do not have the time to join a full time course. This may be a complete beginner who has no English or a higher level student who needs English for specific purposes, i.e. academic or medical or legal use for example.
Courses begin every week and students can take a free level test and trial lesson. Group courses are for a maximum of 15 students and levels offered range from elementary to advanced. Preparation courses are also available for Cambridge and IELTS examinations as well as individual courses for those with more specific needs. Students can register for examinations through the school office. Students’ progress is closely monitored through monthly classroom testing, enabling them to move on to higher levels.
Our school is situated just across the River Thames from Westminster, Big Ben and around the corner from the London Eye. The school is only a short walk away from the banks of the river Thames where you can see Westminster, the Houses of Parliament and the new Millennium Big Wheel - The London Eye. Across the river you will find yourself in the West End which offers you all the entertainment you could need from pubs to West End theaters and clubs.
The nearest station is either Waterloo or Lambeth North and many buses also serve the local area. The school is situated in Dover House and it is open all year round. There is accommodation on the premises and everything you could want is close at hand to help you have a great time in London.
On the ground floor of the building you will find a 24 hour accommodation reception, the school offices, a coffee shop/recreation room (with Video, Cable TV and Internet Access) and of course, the classrooms. Hostel type accommodation is situated on the upper floors. The school also offers home stay and self catering accommodation.
The welfare officer is always on hand to provide information or assistance with all aspects of adjusting to life in London and the Registrar can help with matters concerning official documentation and applications for travel discount cards, bank accounts and student cards etc.
At the end of their course, students are presented with a school certificate reflecting the level of English they have attained and their course dates.
Faculty Information:
All teachers are experienced and qualified to teach English as a foreign or second language and many have several years' experience. They are native English speakers and are supported by the Director of Studies with staff development sessions and classroom observations on a regular basis.
The Teachers combine their experience with effective modern teaching methods to provide a high standard of tuition. In-house workshops and support ensure that our teachers are continually developing their skills.
Other Activities:
We offer a full and diverse social programs enabling students to make the most of their stay in London while practicing their English and meeting other members of our school.
Pub nights are usually the most popular events where students and teachers have a chance to get together in a social environment. You will meet new people and maybe even discover a few hidden secrets!
Cheap London - Yes it is possible to enjoy yourself without spending a fortune! Our school always looks for the best value in everything, for example one West End Theatre offers seats from as low as 10p. Magazines such as Time Out, TNT, Footloose, Essential London (links) allow you to find free and cheap events all over London. We notice boards advertise events that should not be missed and, as they are regularly updated, you will really be able to "experience" London.
Summer time is very busy and the CL Social programs organizer arranges regular trips to the theater, galleries, concerts, boat rides, exhibitions.
Weekends can be spent in London at markets such as: Camden, Portobello, Petticoat Lane, or how about escaping for the day? We organize excursions to places of interest in England on Saturdays and Sundays. Students can explore historic towns such as Bath, Oxford and Cambridge, or famous and beautiful sites like Stonehenge, Leeds Castle and The Cotswolds. The sun always shines on the beaches of southern England (of course!) and you can experience the true British seaside in places like Brighton or Hastings.
Flexible - Our English school is happy to organize trips that are of special interest to our students so feel free to pass on your ideas and requests to the school office. Our school can also give you advice and information to help you create your own program.
Facility Information:
The school has several well-equipped and comfortable classrooms, a TV room with snacks/drink machines and internet cafe. The school occupies the ground floor of the building while hostel style accommodation occupies the upper floors.
The school is located very close to Waterloo station which has excellent connections with London, the rest of the UK and France via the Eurostar.
Member discount:
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Notes:
- Semi-Intensive (2 - 12weeks) - 125 – 400 (GBP);
- Intensive (2 - 12 weeks) - 160 – 480 (GBP);
- Super Intensive (2 – 12 weeks) – 230 – 640 (GBP).
Hostel accommodation: rooms for 1/2/3 or 4 people = 120/100/90/85 (GBP) + 40 (GBP) registration 4 weeks in advance and key deposit payable on arrival.
Home stay accommodation: from 85 (GBP) per week + 40 (GBP) registration 4 weeks in advance. Prices valid for 2005.
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