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Nacel English School London, England UK

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

9 students - overall rating
53 Ballards Lane - N3 1XP London - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Top rated social activities
    4.4

    Rating: 4.4/5.0

  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
  • E-learning platform.
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
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 6 years higher than in summer.

Location: Nacel English School is located in the cosmopolitan and diverse city of London, England. The school can be found in North London, only a two minute walk away from Finchley Central Underground Station, with supermarkets, restaurants, accommodation and green spaces such as Victoria Park, all close by. The city centre of London can be reached by Underground within 40 minutes, meaning students can enjoy the beautiful local surroundings of North London, whilst having the attractions of the centre of the city only a short train ride away.

School facilities: The school, with over 30 years of teaching experience, has fantastic facilities for students to engage in their lessons as well as in their free time. These facilities include a kitchen for student use, a library, a movie room, a lounge, a terrace and free after-class language learning software. A Student Support Desk is available for any questions, queries or concerns that students may have, ensuring that all feel comforted in the school's welcoming and thriving atmosphere.

Course selection: Nacel English School has a wide variety of courses available to students of all levels and schedules. General English courses can be taken in the short or long term, with evening and weekend schedules also available. Exam preparation courses for Cambridge exams (FCE, CAE, CPE) and the IELTS exam are readily available throughout the year as well as more specific courses such as Teacher Training Refresher Courses and English for Specific Purposes.

English Courses

General Language
Work & Study
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Specialty Courses

Our prices for Nacel English School 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 Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • 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 Elearning platform

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Student opinions about Nacel English School , London

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Overall school rating of
Nacel English School , London
9 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Social activities
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Organisation
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Value for money
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
1.0 

Rating: 1.0/5.0

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)
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Students 31-49 years (3 ratings)
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Students 50+ years (2 ratings)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

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
The administration (Makiko, Barbara and Nick) is very friendly and accommodating. They showed themselves to be very flexible when I had to switch to online classes. The school is small and very personal, which I liked a lot. You felt very welcome and realized that it was important to Makiko and Nick that you feel comfortable. The Realia Course could not be carried out as announced, which is why we were offered a replacement solution (private lessons).
Disliked
Unfortunately, the school doesn't actually offer CPE (C2) courses and General Language Courses at C2 level. I was in a C2 course for the first two weeks, after which it was combined with the Advanced course. Since we mainly did exam preparation in the general language courses, it was a waste of time (I passed the C1 exam over a year ago). I would recommend students at level C2 to go to a larger school. I couldn't really improve. For Elementary and Intermediate students, however, the school is highly recommended as it has small groups and cares a lot about the well-being of the students.
Insider tip: Finchley is great!
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The school is the 1st option for Elementary-Advanced Level. For CPE, however, I advise against it, the school is too small and cannot offer C2 courses (neither exam preparation nor general language courses).
Other comments Very friendly and accommodating team!
Course: 4 weeks Summer English Course + 6 Weeks online CPE course - 10 weeks
Review date: 14. Sep. 2021 by Naomi Heller
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The lessons were very active and a lot of fun. They also made sure that we spoke a lot in English.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I personally enjoyed my course a lot and I also improved my skills
Course: General English Morning [Englisch] - 1 week
Review date: 22. Nov. 2023 by Jelena Charlotte Halbach
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Tutors were helpful and provided me with invaluable input.
Insider tip: Do not decide on Camden Stay Club, the bathroom conditions were just disasterous and they are disrespectful towards guests.
Review details
Other comments The school was absolutely nice.
Course: Teacher Training Refresher Course [English] - 2 weeks
Review date: 18. Dec. 2018 by Lela Bolkvadze
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
I liked everything about the school
Disliked
It was a very busy period for the school, so it had to rent locations outside the main school building. We had lessons in the church, where the conditions were poor, it was cold inside, bad furniture, dirty toilets.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I had a personalised Teacher Training course, one on one with the teacher, so it was great
Other comments Though the school staff is very attentive and helpful in the beginning it is a bit confusing, till you find your way
Course: Teacher Training Refresher Course [English] - 2 weeks
Review date: 24. Jul. 2023 by Helena Cevaal-Karnitskaya
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Nacel English School compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 Nacel English School LondonAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Nacel English School

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKStudent Visa Sponsor
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
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Nacel English School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Bank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1990
Legal name/parent company
Nacel English School London Limited | Tax registration ID: 3915611

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Lounge

  • Movie room

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Movie rental

  • Library

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

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

  • Facilities for islamic students

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

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in most classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 9

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Disabled car park

    • Accessible Toilet

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 85
Junior courses - In summer: 15
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 15
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: 2
Junior courses Throughout the year: 2
Average age of students
In summer: 19 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
France 15%
Brazil 10%
Japan 10%
Italy 8%
China 5%
Korea 5%
Switzerland 5%
Turkey 4%
Spain 3%
Iran 3%
Germany 3%
Saudi Arabia 2%
Other nationalities 27%

Information for all courses offered by Nacel English School

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
75.00 £
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 38 £ per course level.
Comments about courses

Registration fee for EU students: GBP 55

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 58 £. 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, 21 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 20 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
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:
115 £ one way
210 £ return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
125 £ one way
225 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
185 £ one way
355 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
135 £ one way
250 £ 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 Germany 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:
25 £
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
48 £

Leisure activities

activity possible
Baseball
Basketball
Cooking
Cricket
Dancing
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Music
Rugby
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Not offered

Adults - Paid activities

Visit:
- Tower of London and Tower Bridge
- Tate Modern, Buckingham Palace
- British Museum
- Westminster Abbey
- Science Museum
- Madam Tussauds
- Big Ben
- Houses of Parliament
- Harrods
- Royal Academy of Arts
- London Eye
- St Pauls’ Cathedral
- Theatre trips to the West End

Guided tours every weekend to:
- Bath
- Oxford
- Cambridge
- Stratford-Upon-Avon
- Windsor Castle
- Stonehenge

Extra-curricular classes:
- Professional sports coaching (admission fee: GBP 95): 4 hours: GBP 220, 8 hours: GBP 400, 10 hours: GBP 450
- Horse riding (admission fee: GBP 95): 6 hours GBP 468
- Golf (admission fee: GBP 95): 6 hours: GBP 360, 10 hours: GBP 580
- Flower arranging course (admission fee: GBP 35): 2 hour workshops (including all materials): GBP 95
- Half day extended floristry workshop (including all materials): GBP 195

Accommodation

Student Testimonial Videos

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Questions and answers about Nacel English School

  • We cannot guarantee that 4 weeks are enough for you to pass the CPE exam. The school will need to check your starting level and then they can advise you about the length of the course that you will need to be able to pass the CPE exam.
    Barbara, Administration Officer from Nacel English School London - Oct 19, 2022
  • Yes, it is possible, and the prices are the same as for Heathrow Airport.
    Barbara, Administration Officer from Nacel English School London - May 31, 2023
  • Twin room has 2 separate beds and double room has 1 double bed.
    Mao, Adminstration from Nacel English School , London - Aug 01, 2024
  • Here are the steps to follow to make your booking through LanguageCourse.Net:

    1. Go to the Nacel English School (London) profile on our website.
    2. Use the price calculator and fill in the form with your personal details, the exact starting date, the name of the course you are interested in, your current level of English, and other requested information.
    3. Once you have completed the form, review all the information and confirm your booking. To do this, you will need to provide valid payment details for the initial prepayment, which is approximately 30% of the total amount. The system will show you the accepted payment methods. Once you have provided this payment information, we will receive your booking, which will be confirmed within a couple of days. In this confirmation email, we will explain how and when to pay the remaining 70%, as well as the forms of payment accepted by the school.

    However, if you provide us with your exact start date, the name of the course you are interested in and your current level of English, we can help you check availability and guide you through the process.
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 10, 2024

FAQ about Nacel English School , London

  • We cannot share any pictures before we receive the booking. We can give you more information regarding the family that we book for you a few weeks before arrival. However I can assure you that all the host families are vetted by the school and most of them live within 30 minutes walking distance or a short bus ride away.
    Barbara, Admissions Officer from Nacel English School London - Oct 19, 2022
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Nacel
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (115 £), Luton Airport (125 £), London Gatwick Airport (185 £), London Stansted Airport (135 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Nacel varies from 15 students (General English Plus) to 15 students (General English Plus)
  • 100% of teachers at Nacel English School hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Nacel English School comes from France with a 15% representation, followed by students from Brazil (10%) and Japan (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Nacel English School 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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