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Malvern HouseLondon, England UK

3.2

Rating: 3.2/5.0

5 students - overall rating
200 Pentonville Road - N1 9JP London - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Free seminars and careers counselling.
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 10%
18-24 years 35%
25-34 years 30%
35-50 years 20%
>50 years 5%
The average age outside summer is 3 years higher than in summer.

Location: Malvern House is just down the road from St Pancras Transportation Hub. This area is to the north of central London. It is just off a busy road in the neighbourhood, lined with shops, fast food joints, restaurants, cafes and bars.

Getting around: Due to its proximity to St Pancras, there are a large number of transportation options to navigate the capital city. King's Cross St Pancras Underground station is a three minute walk from the school. It is the biggests interconnection on the tube with Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan and Victoria line all running through it. There are two main train stations in the area; St Pancras International and Kings Cross. King’s Cross has connections throughout London and nearby cities, but is most famous for its connection with Harry Potter. St Pancras International has services to northern cities as well as France.

Local attractions: All the major features of London are easily accessible by the public transportation options near the school.

Course structure: General English courses take place in the morning or afternoon, in an array of options for students to select the most suitable for their schedule. There are exam preparation courses for the IELTS exam and Cambridge exams. There are also courses to learn the use of the English language in specific fields including business, university pathway and teacher training. There is a junior package for young learners in the summer months.

English Courses

General Language
Private
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Specialty Courses

Our prices for Malvern House include

  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

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Student opinions about Malvern House, London

3.2

Rating: 3.2/5.0

Overall school rating of
Malvern House, London
5 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Facilities
3.2 

Rating: 3.2/5.0

Social activities
2.4 

Rating: 2.4/5.0

Organisation
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
3.2 

Rating: 3.2/5.0

Value for money
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (1 rating)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (3 ratings)
2.3 

Rating: 2.3/5.0

Students 31-49 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 50+ years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Perfect location, Great standard of teaching by the main teacher Mustafa
Disliked
When the main teacher was sick, the standard of teaching by the replacement teacher was rather poor.
Review details
Course: Business English 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Aug. 2022 by Agata Piekarska
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Malvern House compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 Malvern House LondonAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating3.2

Rating: 3.2/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities3.2

Rating: 3.2/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities2.4

Rating: 2.4/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching3.3

Rating: 3.3/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Malvern House

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKStudent Visa SponsorPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalISI
English teacher qualifications
90% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:15
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Malvern House and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2000
Legal name/parent company
Malvern House International Ltd. | Tax registration ID: 3848076

General school facilities

  • Drink vending machine

  • Snack vending machine

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Computer lab

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 18
    • Number of public PC workstations: 16

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 500
Throughout the year: 200
Junior courses - In summer: 300
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
Junior courses In summer: 7
Junior courses Throughout the year: 7
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 24 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Italy 20%
Brazil 18%
Turkey 7%
Japan 6%
Korea 6%
France 5%
Spain 5%
Thailand 4%
China 3%
Germany 3%
Saudi Arabia 3%
Switzerland 1%
Sweden 1%
Netherlands 1%
Chile 1%
Other nationalities 16%

Information for all courses offered by Malvern House

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
80.00 £
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 45 £ per course level.
Comments about courses

Medical and travel insurance: GBP 10 per week.

Students aged 16 and 17 are required to provide a parental consent form and are encouraged to book homestay half board and return airport transfer.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 100 £. 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.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
150 £ one way
300 £ return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
190 £ one way
380 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
190 £ one way
380 £ return (both ways)
London City Airport:
130 £ one way
260 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
190 £ one way
380 £ return (both ways)
More details about airports near London and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our London page. For flight comparisons to London, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Hong Kong do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 10. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
300 £
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
70 £
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Walking tours with teachers,
- See Little Venice,
- London Bridge to Tower Bridge walk with Steve,
- Lower Marsh Market,
- Explore the Museum of Childhood.

Adults - Paid activities

- Lost in London party at Ministry of sound,
- Full-day trip in a city outside.
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
 Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
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Social Activities Sample 2024

Accommodation

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Questions and answers about Malvern House

  • Yes, your son may take the course that is suitable for students with a B2 level and above.
    Fraser Provan, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 18, 2020

FAQ about Malvern House, London

  • English courses at Malvern House start at 323 £ for General English 15 course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay Zone 3 is the most popular among all our clients of Malvern House
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (150 £), Luton Airport (190 £), London Gatwick Airport (190 £), London City Airport (130 £), London Stansted Airport (190 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Malvern House varies from 1 students (Individual Tuition Package 10) to 15 students (General English 25)
  • 90% of teachers at Malvern House hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Malvern House comes from Italy with a 20% representation, followed by students from Brazil (18%) and Turkey (7%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Malvern House offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 24 for the rest of the year.

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