English Language School, London, England
General Information on London
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Cost of living in England
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General Information on English Language School
The language school English Language School was founded in London, England in 1995. The school's centre is located in Greenwich, a lively riverside area, only 20 minutes from the heart of London. It is also within easy access of London's world famous attractions and its hundreds of theatres, cinemas and restaurants.
Click here for a detailed London city guideFacilities
Superb purpose built facilities, close to the University of Greenwich and the centre of Greenwich, library, multimedia learning centre, Internet and email access, student common room, large cafeteria, free university counselling and placement.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is London Heathrow. It takes 60 minutes by taxi to school.
2.1. Language School English Language School in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 400 Adult courses throughout the year: 225 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 12 throughout the year: 9 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | no | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 18 years throughout the year: 22 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 18 years 16 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 8 % China 4 % France 2 % | Italy 5 % Japan 16 % Korea 20 % Switzerland 1 % Spain 14 % |
| 1 Standard (GE1)Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | -- | 380 | 570 | 760 | 950 | 1140 | 1400 | 1750 | 2040 | 170 |
| For courses lasting 20-29 weeks, price is 165 GBP/week. For courses lasting 30-39 weeks, price is 160 GBP/week. For courses lasting 40+ weeks, price is 155 GBP/week. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 2 Intensive (GE2)Lessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | -- | 530 | 795 | 1060 | 1325 | 1590 | 1960 | 2450 | 2700 | 225 |
| For courses lasting 20-29 weeks, price is 185 GBP/week. For courses lasting 30-39 weeks, price is 175 GBP/week. For courses lasting 40+ weeks, price is 165 GBP/week. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 3 One-to-One (PL5)Lessons per week: 5 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 |
| Must be taken in combination with a group class. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 4 Summer school - Central London (14-17 yrs)Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | 520 | 1040 | 1560 | 2080 | 2600 | 3120 | 4160 | 5200 | 6240 | -- |
| Age range: 14-17; Dates 15 June - 14 September; Course includes: tuition, accommodation a few minutes walk from campus; single or shared rooms with washbasin, shared bathroom; activity programme every day and evening; high standard of care and supervision; 24-hour emergency assistance; Students will need to purchase a 25 GBP weekly travel card (not included). | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 15.Jun.2008, 22.Jun.2008, 29.Jun.2008, 06.Jul.2008, 13.Jul.2008, 20.Jul.2008, 27.Jul.2008, 03.Aug.2008, 10.Aug.2008, 17.Aug.2008, 24.Aug.2008, 31.Aug.2008, 07.Sep.2008 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 5 Diploma of English - Academic YearLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 16 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 145.46 |
| Course duration: 9 months (33 weeks of tuition). Price: 4800 GBP. Course includes: Three 11 week terms; vacation between each term; termly assessment and full written academic report; university counselling and support; diploma of English on successful completion. Intensive version (28 lessons/week) available for 5250 GBP. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 02.Jan.2008, 31.Mar.2008, 30.Jun.2008, 29.Sep.2008 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 6 Diploma of English - SemesterLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 16 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 150 |
| Course duration: 6 months (22 weeks of tuition). Price: 3300 GBP. Course includes: Two 11 week terms; vacation between each term; termly assessment and full written academic report; university counselling and support; diploma of English on successful completion. Intensive version (28 lessons/week) available for 3700 GBP | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 02.Jan.2008, 31.Mar.2008, 30.Jun.2008, 29.Sep.2008 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 7 Certificate of Business English (GE2B)Lessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | -- | 530 | 795 | 1060 | 1325 | 1590 | 1960 | 2450 | 2700 | -- |
| 20 general lessons + 8 business lessons per week. Maximum course length of 12 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 8 Diploma of Business English - Academic YearLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 16 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 145.46 |
| Course duration: 9 months (33 weeks of tuition). Price: 4800 GBP. Course includes: Three 11 week terms; vacation between each term; termly assessment and full written academic report; university counselling and support; diploma of Business English on successful completion. Intensive version (28 lessons/week) available for 5250 GBP. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 02.Jan.2008, 31.Mar.2008, 30.Jun.2008, 29.Sep.2008 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 9 Diploma of Business English - SemesterLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 16 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 150 |
| Course duration: 6 months (22 weeks of tuition). Price: 3300 GBP. Course includes: Two 11 week terms; vacation between each term; termly assessment and full written academic report; university counselling and support; diploma of Business English on successful completion. Intensive version (28 lessons/week) available for 3700 GBP. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 02.Jan.2008, 31.Mar.2008, 30.Jun.2008, 29.Sep.2008 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 10 Pre Masters PreparationLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 300.91 |
| One or Two 11-week terms; Price: 3300 GBP/term. Course includes: full tuition; full written academic and report on completion of the course with the grades for all courses and units studied; graduate placement service. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 07.Jan.2008, 07.Apr.2008, 30.Jun.2008, 15.Sep.2008 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | |||||||||
| 11 Cambridge First Exam Preparation - Core VersionLessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2450 | 2700 | -- |
| 20 exam preparation lessons + 8 elective lessons per week. Not included: Exam fee of 110 GBP. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 02.Jan.2008, 19.Mar.2008, 15.Sep.2008 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 12 IELTS Exam Preparation - Core VersionLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | -- | -- | -- | 1265 | 1575 | 1885 | 2505 | 3125 | 3745 | 310 |
| 20 exam preparation lessons + 8 elective lessons per week. Not included: Exam fee of 110 GBP. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| Note: All courses offered by English Language School, London can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
| Inscription fee: | 70.00 Brit. Pound |
| Individual classes: | Individual tuition can only be booked in a whole individual course package. Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 50 Brit. Pound. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Prices include: | Internet access and use of school computers |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property. |
| Exams offered: | IELTS , Cambridge First |
| School closed: | In 2008 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2008, 21.Mar.2008, 24.Mar.2008, 05.May.2008, 26.May.2008, 25.Aug.2008, 25.Dec.2008, 26.Dec.2008 |
| Lessons may take place in the morning AND/OR afternoon. Class timetables are subject to change. | |
| 1 Hostel Shared room (multiple beds) From 49 Brit. Pound week | ||||
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| 2 Homestay - Single room, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal) | ||||
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| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price Brit. Pound | 156 | 624 | ||
| GBP 142 per week if 20+ weeks booked. Includes: Weekly cleaning, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 3 Homestay - Double room, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal) | ||||
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| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price Brit. Pound | 135 | 540 | ||
| GBP 120 per week if 20+ weeks booked. Includes: Weekly cleaning, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 4 Residence - Single room, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal) | ||||
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| / Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price Brit. Pound | 242 | 968 | ||
| Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 5 Residence - Single room, No meals | ||||
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| / Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price Brit. Pound | 210 | 840 | ||
| Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 6 Homestay - Single room, Breakfast | ||||
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| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price Brit. Pound | 142 | -- | ||
| GBP 128 per week if 20+ weeks booked. Includes: Weekly cleaning, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 7 Residence - Double room, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal) | ||||
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| / Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price Brit. Pound | 211 | -- | ||
| Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 8 Residence - Double room, No meals | ||||
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| / Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price Brit. Pound | 179 | -- | ||
| Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 9 Homestay - Double room, Breakfast | ||||
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| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price Brit. Pound | 121 | -- | ||
| GBP 106 per week if 20+ weeks booked. Includes: Weekly cleaning, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| Comment | PLEASE NOTE:
Students are expected to arrive and depart on a weekend day. All rooms in the residence have Internet/email access points; 24-hour security in the building. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 90 Brit. Pound (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Golf | 0 km | |||
| Horse riding | 0 km | |||
| Music | 1 km | |||
| Squash | 1 km | |||
| Tennis | 0 km | |||
| Volleyball | 0 km | |||
| Other leisure options: | Swimming | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by English Language School: | Excursions to Cambridge, Oxford, Canterbury, etc. | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 6 |
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