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International HouseLondon, England UK

16 Stukeley Street - WC2B 5LQ London - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Best value courses in Central London, rated by the EL Gazette (a magazine for language teachers).
  • A full lending library and resource centre with over 10 000 books, journals and digital resources.
  • TOP 2% highest inspection scores among all UK schools in British Council inspection (Gazette 2021/2022).
  • Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults and juniors
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
  • E-learning platform.
  • Optional language workshops.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 15%
18-24 years 20%
25-34 years 35%
35-50 years 20%
>50 years 10%
The average age outside summer is 2 years higher than in summer.

Location: International House London is located in the bustling and historic capital city of England, London. Housed in the Covent Garden neighbourhood, IH London is well placed in respect to many of the city's attractions, with transport networks, shops, and sites of interest all within walking distance of the school's front doors. Attractions such as the British Museum, Sir John Sloanes's Museum, and the Royal Opera House are just a moment's walk from the school, with Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the London Eye all within a 30-minute journey of the school via public transport.

Getting around: The school is a short walk from several bus stops and within a 5-minute walk of Holborn Underground station (Central, Piccadilly lines) and Tottenham Court Road Underground and train station (Central, Northern, Elizabeth line).

Course selection: IH London offers a range of courses suitable for students aged 16 and above at all levels. In addition to General English programmes available over various schedules and intensities, Cambridge Exam Preparation (B2, C1, C2), Business English, IELTS Preparation, and One-to-one programmes are also readily available throughout the year.

Social and cultural: The school runs an active social programme which changes every week to incorporate the happenings and festivities of the city. Regular entries to the programme include visits to the Sky Garden, Harrods, Covent Garden Market, the British Museum, cycling around Hyde Park and much more.

English Courses

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General Language
General English 25Recommended English course
25 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
537£511£
Course Details
General English 20 (Morning)Popular English course
20 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
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451£429£
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General English 15 (Morning)
15 lessons per week
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14 students (max)
Offer!from
359£342£
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Festive London Programme
12 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
367£349£
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Festive London Programme with Student Residence
12 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
750£732£
Includes accommodation
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General English 15 (Morning) + 10
25 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
1309£1244£
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General English 15 (Morning) + 5
20 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
844£802£
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General English 20 + 10
30 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
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1401£1331£
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General English 20 + 5
25 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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936£890£
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General English 25 + 5
30 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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1022£971£
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English Experience 30+
15 lessons per week
|
8 students (max)
Offer!from
461£438£
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General English 15 (Afternoon)
15 lessons per week
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14 students (max)
Offer!from
326£310£
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Junior
Summer English Explorer - Lessons + Activities (12 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
845£803£
Course Details
Summer English Explorer - Lessons + Activities + Accommodation (12 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
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1735£1692£
Includes accommodation
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Summer English Explorer - Lessons only (12 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
439£418£
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Private
One-to-One 10
10 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
Offer!from
1000£950£
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One-to-One 20
20 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
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2000£1900£
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One-to-One 30
30 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
Offer!from
3000£2850£
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One-to-One 5
5 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
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510£485£
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Online One-to-One 10
10 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
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880£836£
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Online One-to-One 20
20 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
Offer!from
1760£1672£
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Business
Business English 15
15 lessons per week
|
6 students (max)
Offer!from
714£679£
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Business English 25
25 lessons per week
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6 students (max)
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1042£990£
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English for Finance
27.5 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
Offer!from
3000£2850£
Course Details
English for Human Resource Management
27.5 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
Offer!from
3000£2850£
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English for Marketing & Sales
27.5 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
Offer!from
3000£2850£
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Cambridge B2 First Preparation 20Recommended English course
20 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
Offer!from
433£412£
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Cambridge C1 Advanced Preparation 20Recommended English course
20 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
Offer!from
433£412£
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Cambridge C2 Proficiency Preparation 20Recommended English course
20 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
Offer!from
433£412£
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IELTS Preparation 15Recommended English course
15 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
342£325£
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IELTS Preparation 20Recommended English course
20 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
Offer!from
433£412£
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IELTS Study & Test 15 Recommended English course
15 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
Offer!from
306£291£
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IELTS Study & Test 20 Recommended English course
20 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
Offer!from
383£364£
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IETS Test BoostRecommended English course
25 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
Offer!from
537£511£
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OET Exam Preparation 30Recommended English course
30 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
Offer!from
537£511£
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Our prices for International House include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED Free local SIM card
  • INCLUDED Elearning platform
  • INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
  • INCLUDED Optional language workshops

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  • Library
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  • classroom
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  • Local cafe
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  • Chatting
    Chatting14/50
  • Fresh food
    Fresh food15/50
  • Front desk
    Front desk16/50
  • International House front desk
    International House front desk17/50
  • International House library
    International House library18/50
  • Computer facilities
    Computer facilities 19/50
  • Common area
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  • Helpful staff
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  • Stairway
    Stairway22/50
  • Students enjoying London
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  • International House lesson
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  • Students in class
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  • Public transport in London
    Public transport in London27/50
  • Exploring London
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  • International House hallway
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  • International House school building
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  • Learning at International House
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  • Excursions in London
    Excursions in London32/50
  • Seeing London
    Seeing London33/50
  • Studying together
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  • Learning together
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  • Working together
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  • Teacher
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  • Lesson in progress
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  • International House entrance
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  • Working hard
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  • Taking notes
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  • Focusing
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  • Study area
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  • Taking a break between lessons
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  • Making new friends
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International House (IH)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOBritish councilEAQUALSEnglish UKStudent Visa SponsorPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% 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 8:30
Student gender mix
45% male / 55% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at International House and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoJCB - logoVisa Debit - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1953
Legal name/parent company
International House Trust Ltd | Tax registration ID: GB106180156
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

General school facilities

  • Snack vending machine

  • Cafeteria

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Self-study areas

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Career guidance service (free)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

    • Arabic homestays available

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 52
    • Number of public PC workstations: 15

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 500
Throughout the year: 300
Junior courses - In summer: 600
Minimum age of students
16 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 10
Adult courses Throughout the year: 10
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 24 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
China 10%
Brazil 9%
Japan 9%
Saudi Arabia 7%
Turkey 7%
Korea 7%
Italy 7%
Spain 3%
Switzerland 2%
France 1%
Other nationalities 38%

Information for all courses offered by International House

Lesson duration
55 minutes
School's administrative fee
98.00 £
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

Course change fee (excluding holiday requests and course upgrades): GBP 25.

Travel and course insurance: GBP 11 per week.

1-1 Registration fee applied on bookings made without a group course: GBP 29.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 102 £. 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, 23 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 01 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 31 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:
191 £ one way
382 £ return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
234 £ one way
468 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
234 £ one way
468 £ return (both ways)
London City Airport:
191 £ one way
382 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
234 £ one way
468 £ 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 USA 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:
35 £
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
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.

Accommodation

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Executive Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
295 £
Executive Homestay
Single room, Breakfast
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
342 £
Executive Homestay (4 evening meals)
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
383 £
Standard Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
200 £
Standard Homestay (4 evening meals)
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
277 £
Standard Homestay (4 evening meals)
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
230 £
Standard Homestay (7 evening meals)
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
307 £
Standard Homestay (7 evening meals)
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
266 £
Superior Homestay
Single room, Breakfast
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
288 £
Superior Homestay (4 evening meals)
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
330 £
Superior Homestay (4 evening meals)
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
283 £
Superior Homestay (7 evening meals)
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
318 £
Superior Homestay (7 evening meals)
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
359 £
Portobello Residence
Single room, No meals
from
478 £
Chapter Islington Residence
Single room, No meals
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
447 £
Chapter Kings Cross Studio
Single room, No meals
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
from
597 £
Old Street Residence
Single room, No meals
from
447 £
Tufnell Park Residence
Single room, No meals
from
394 £

Student Testimonial Videos

Note: The video testimonials of students from International House have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials.

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Questions and answers about International House

  • “At International House London, the standard IELTS Academic Preparation courses are booked in blocks of 4 or 8 weeks. In the IELTS Preparation 15 and IELTS Preparation 20, students will study each part of the exam, have monthly mock tests under exam conditions and be given effective strategies, techniques and advice on how to achieve the score they need.”
    Luisa Porto, Business Development manager from International House, London - Sep 30, 2024

FAQ about International House, London

  • “Based on data from surveyed students who took an IELTS preparation course with IH London from the previous 2 years (comment written in september 2024), over 90% of the students at IH London achieve their desired goal in their IELTS test. The school recommends their IELTS Study & Test packages to give students the best chance of succeeding in the IELTS. Their IELTS Study & Test packages include:

    - 8-16 weeks of General English to build their foundation.
    - 8 weeks of IELTS Academic Preparation for effective exam strategies.
    - 4 hours of One-to-One Lessons to focus on specific parts of the exam.
    - Free IELTS Mock Test every month.
    - Free IELTS Test at our exam centre.    ”
    Luisa Porto, Business Development manager from International House, London - Sep 30, 2024
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (191 £), Luton Airport (234 £), London Gatwick Airport (234 £), London City Airport (191 £), London Stansted Airport (234 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at International House varies from 1 students (One-to-One 10) to 14 students (General English 25)
  • 100% of teachers at International House hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at International House comes from China with a 10% representation, followed by students from Brazil (9%) and Japan (9%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • International House offers courses from 12 years (Summer English Explorer - Lessons + Activities , 15 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 24 for the rest of the year.

PDF brochure / price list of International House

IH London - Brochure 2024
IH London - Brochure 2024
International House Brochure (PDF)
International House Brochure (PDF)
IH London 2025 Brochure
IH London 2025 Brochure
IH London - Pricelist 2024
IH London - Pricelist 2024
2025 IH London Price List
2025 IH London Price List
Festive London Programme Timetable
Festive London Programme Timetable
Winter English Explorer IH London 2025
Winter English Explorer IH London 2025
Chapter Islington Fact Sheet
Chapter Islington Fact Sheet
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