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EF International Language CenterLondon, England UK

5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

2 students - overall rating
74 Roupell Street - SE1 8SS London - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Large outdoor courtyard with café seating, ping-pong tables and pool table.
  • Best rated school in London
  • Excellent rating of teaching quality
    5.0

    Rating: 5.0/5.0

  • Top rated social activities
    4.5

    Rating: 4.5/5.0

  • Top rated school facilities
    4.5

    Rating: 4.5/5.0

  • Learning progress guarantee.
  • E-learning platform.
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 40 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.

Location: EF International Language Center London is located in the cosmopolitan capital city of England, London. Housed in a traditional Victorian building, within 10-minutes of the London Eye, the school is a short distance from Waterloo Underground Station, ensuring that all students have the city's attractions at their fingertips. There are several supermarkets, eateries, banks and pharmacies close by, allowing students to feel comfortable and relaxed during their time in London. With sites such as Buckingham Palace, The British Museum, St. Paul's Cathedral and The Tower of London all within a 30-minute journey of the school's front doors, students are kept busy inside and outside of the classrooms whilst reaching their language goals with EF London. All of London's airports are easily accessible via train.

Course selection: EF London is open to students of all levels and ages at various times throughout the year. For adults, several programmes take place the whole year round, whilst junior immersive or day programmes are available through the summer months.

School facilities: The facilities of the school are exemplary, offering students all they may need to reach their language goals, in a comfortable and friendly environment. The facilities are extensive, including a cafeteria, computer lab, library, games room, auditorium, garden, free after-class language learning software and a student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise. All classrooms are equipped with air conditioning, heat and have ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

School chain: EF was founded in Sweden over 55 years ago. It has since then helped millions of people experience new cultures, see new places and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Across the globe, they have more than 600 schools and offices in over 50 countries, delivering the best in education and student care throughout all locations. As a group, EF has hubs in Boston, London, Barcelona, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more!

EF understands that language programmes can be much more than the sole process of learning a language, as cultural immersion and diversity play a key part in any student's educational and life development.

Throughout the EF schools, programmes are readily available to adults and juniors, for career, personal and educational development.

English Courses

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

Our prices for EF International Language Center include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
  • INCLUDED Elearning platform

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Student opinions about EF International Language Center, London

5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Overall school rating of
EF International Language Center, London
2 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Social activities
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Organisation
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Value for money
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Internationality of the students; Dedicated teachers; Good teaching methodology; Lively lessons; Alternation of tasks and discussion in smaller groups and the entire class
Disliked
Classrooms are too narrow; Classrooms can only be ventilated poorly or not at all
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: 50+ was a good choice, even though I was almost only with very young students. The classification of the language level was very good and is more important than a class composition based on the age of the students. The fellow students were all very nice and were great in their interactions and culture.
Course: 50+ Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 13. May. 2024 by Franz Osebold
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Top teachers.... Very competent, speak slowly and understandably.
Disliked
Furnishing of the individual classrooms. Simply too small and cramped for larger groups!
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I should have gone to the course for ‘seniors’; at 65+ I'm not interested in how to draft an job application ....
Course: 50+ Course without activities - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. Sep. 2024 by Christa Margot Frister
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of EF International Language Center compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 EF International Language Center LondonAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay0.0

Rating: 0.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat0.0

Rating: 0.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

EF International Language Center (EF)

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKStudent Visa SponsorPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalISI
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
50% male / 50% female
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Legal name/parent company
EF Language Colleges Ltd | Tax registration ID: CHE116289657
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Cafeteria

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Student support desk

  • Self-study areas

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Guidance for further higher education (free)

  • Internship placement guidance service (free)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Halal food offered at the school

    • Depending on student volume the school can arrange a multi-faith room
  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Heating in most classrooms

    • Ample natural light in some classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 20
    • Number of public PC workstations: 75

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

    • Not suitable for students with mobility issues
Additional comment about facilities of school
No parking

Student Age

Average number of students
In summer: 450
Throughout the year: 475
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 19 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Information for all courses offered by EF International Language Center

Lesson duration
40 minutes
School's administrative fee
150.00 €
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 55 € per course level.
Comments about courses

The cost of course materials vary depending on the duration of the course:

  • Course literature (for English destinations) for bookings 1-6 weeks long: 55 EUR
  • Course literature (for English destinations) for bookings 7-12 weeks long: 95 EUR
  • Course literature (for non-English destinations) for bookings 1-9 weeks long: 80 EUR
  • Course literature (for non- English destinations) for bookings 10-18 weeks long: 145 EUR

    Cancellation Protection fee: EUR 85 (Non-refundable).

    Students must book a travel insurance, which covers the whole period of the course and stay in London. Students can book Erika Insurance Coverage via the school:
  • Two weeks: EUR 85.
  • Per additional extra week: EUR 40.
    Students can have another insurance but they must prove they have booked another one.

    Accommodation:
  • The twin room homestay included in the tuition price can be upgraded to a single room homestay for EUR 55 per week.
  • Homestays are no further than 45 minutes by public transportation from school.
  • Residence accommodation is also available upon request and subject to availability.

    Classes are likely to take place on some days in the morning and other days in the afternoon. Students will be given the exact timetable closer to the start date. These are sample times and lessons will fall within the time frames stated depending on availability and time of year.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 120 €. 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:
210 € return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
450 € return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
235 € return (both ways)
London City Airport:
210 € return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
430 € 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.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
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.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Dancing
Football (soccer)
Rugby
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Examples of weekly activities (included)
- Trips to the London museums and galleries including The British Museum, Museum of London, The National Gallery, Tate Modern, The Science Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum
- Cultural trips to The Changing of the Guard and walks through the Royal Parks
- Trips to markets including Camden Market, Borough Market, Portobello Road Market and Spitalfields
- Fun Day Wednesday - activities on campus to get to know other international students
- After school clubs including Film Club, Debating Club and Writing Club

Adults - Paid activities

Examples of weekly activities (optional at exta cost)
- Local attractions such as London Eye, Madame Tussauds, London Aquarium, St Paul’s Cathedral, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, The British Music Experience and London Dungeons
- Discounted musical shows on offer including The Lion King, Mamma Mia, Billy Elliot, Wicked, We Will Rock You, and more
- Student parties at top London venues including Pacha, Ministry of Sound and Tiger Tiger. (18+ only)
- Trips to Oxford, Cambridge, Bath & Stonehenge, Brighton
- Weekend in Edinburgh including accommodation and guided tour
- Weekend in Amsterdam or Paris including accommodation and guided tour

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Questions and answers about EF International Language Center

  • We do have different levels for 50+ and we allocate based on each person’s level.
    Francesca Ramsey, from EF International - Apr 18, 2024
  • We also have an online learning platform that we use integrated into the learning process so if you can bring your laptop with you that would be great!

    Francesca Ramsey, from EF International Language Center - Apr 18, 2024
  • Yes, you have to attend 80% of the courses to receive your certificate.
    Francesca Ramsey, from EF International Language Center - Apr 18, 2024

FAQ about EF International Language Center, London

  • English courses at EF Languages Abroad start at 637 € for General Course course with 26 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport ( €), Luton Airport ( €), London Gatwick Airport ( €), London City Airport ( €), London Stansted Airport ( €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at English First varies from 17 students (General Course ) to 17 students (General Course )
  • 100% of teachers at EF International Language Center hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • EF International Language Center offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 19 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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