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EC EnglishLondon, England UK

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

25 students - overall rating
Number 1 Angel, 1 Islington High Street - N1 9LQ London - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Free listening and pronunciation clinic.
  • Top rated social activities
    4.5

    Rating: 4.5/5.0

  • Top rated school facilities
    4.7

    Rating: 4.7/5.0

  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 6.3829787234043%
18-24 years 64.893617021277%
25-34 years 20.212765957447%
35-50 years 7.4468085106383%
>50 years 1.063829787234%

Location: EC English London is located in the cosmopolitan and historic English capital city of London. Housed in the trendy neighbourhood of Islington, known for its eateries, local pubs and community feel. EC English London is a 2-minute walk from Angel Tube Station, which is a central station on the well connected Northern Line. St Pancras International Train Station is a 20-minute walk from the school entrance. Students have several of the city's attractions within walking distance including Russell Square, the British Museum, the Charles Dickens Museum and the British Library. The centre of the capital is only a short trip using public transportation ensuring that Buckingham Palace, The National Gallery, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey can all be visited easily. The school is within easy reach of all London's international airports.

School facilities: The facilities within EC London are of a very high standard, offering everything a student may need to feel comfortable inside and outside of the classrooms. All classrooms are equipped with electronic whiteboards, air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment. The school's facilities include interactive TV’s, a library, a self-study area and a student lounge.

Course selection: At EC English the courses available for students include English for Work, Exam Preparation (FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS) and English in the City along with longer duration courses such as Academic Semester or year programmes.

Accommodation: EC London can assist with accommodation in Homestay and Residence facilities. Meal plans and double room facilities for students travelling together are also available.

What makes the school special: EC English has a number of interesting extras included with the course: Free Access to Microsoft Office for the duration of the course; Orange Carpet Experience; extra language workshops and activities and access to MyEC from booking.

What makes the school special: EC English has a number of interesting extras included with the course: Free Access to Microsoft Office for the duration of the course; Orange Carpet Experience; Sunday Welcome Activity; extra language workshops and activities and access to MyEC from booking.

School chain: EC English schools are all part of the larger group of EC Holdings Ltd. As a group, they have pushed boundaries within English tuition, for all levels and age groups, for many years. The group consists of multiple schools, spread throughout locations such as the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Malta and South Africa.

The "EC Promise" is true throughout all EC locations, promising students that their English level will improve if they follow the 3 steps of attendance, homework and participation. The group ensures that all students will receive a friendly atmosphere to learn in, high-quality tuition and care, a varied social programme to accompany their learning, and appropriate facilities to reach their language goals.

English Courses

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

Our prices for EC English 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 Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week

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Student opinions about EC English, London

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Overall school rating of
EC English, London
25 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Social activities
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Organisation
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (1 rating)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (13 ratings)
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Students 50+ years (11 ratings)
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

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
Great teachers, lively lessons, I felt comfortable and learned a lot. Via the school's web platform, you can learn independently before your stay and afterwards. If necessary, there are extra classes with a higher average age.
Disliked
The additional module "English in the city" was not what I had imagined. It was simply additional lessons, the name "in the city" suggests otherwise. I was used to lessons in the morning and free time in the afternoon from other language study trips. At EC English, you have at least two days off a week in the morning and lessons in the afternoon. This is unfavourable both in terms of concentration and the rest of the day. There are too few toilets in the school.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The name is misleading, it is normal additional tuition
Course: English in the City [Englisch] - 1 week
Review date: 30. Aug. 2023 by Katja Tronnier
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The EC English London 30+ school has a fantastic atmosphere conducive to learning English during classes and extra-curricular activities.
Review details
Course: Business English - 4 weeks
Review date: 17. Dec. 2018 by Bartłomiej Mazur
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
- Friendly and professional teachers and staff. - The classes were captivating and interactive. - Good environment at school.
Disliked
I don't have any negative points to add.
Review details
Course: IELTS Exam Preparation [Inglês] - 4 weeks
Review date: 4. Apr. 2024 by Jéssica Grácio
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
I liked very much the academic level of the teachers, as well as the school's location and facilities.
Insider tip: The student joins a syllabus that is already prepared for the current year. So, it is not a school that pays special attention to the intensive course in the summer.
Review details
Other comments I did not like that our teachers changed constantly. In 10 days, we only had the same teacher twice. I found the school crowded with people, 150 students during my stay, and thus it is very difficult to have a close relationship with other students.
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. Aug. 2016 by José Carlos Pastor Cuadros
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The school has various activities not only study but outside of the class. Lessons were interactive.
Insider tip: Should take an exit test. The teacher gives feedback on improvement then.
Review details
Other comments I liked that the students were from many countries and various working backgrounds. It was a good opportunity to meet interesting people over the age of 30.
Course: Business English [English] - 2 weeks
Review date: 19. Feb. 2018 by Rika Nagai
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The international character and from day 1 you have to speak English.
Review details
Course: General English - 1 week
Review date: 24. Jul. 2018 by Jan Matel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The general atmosphere, the organisation, the teaching quality
Review details
Course: English in the City - 2 weeks
Review date: 19. Dec. 2018 by SCHILD Maria
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
I came to unlock my English rather than learning. It is done.
Review details
Other comments the accommodation would have been fine if the management was able to say for themselves that the choice of these light awnings are not good in the east facade. I was up every morning before 6 am, without being able to go back to sleep in full sun. Just say "we made a mistake, we will find another type of stores".
Course: Intensive English - 1 week
Review date: 24. Jul. 2018 by Pierre Musson
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
It was the best experience for me. I improved my confidence.
Review details
Other comments Great teachers, helpful staff and good organisation at school. I had a good time during my course in London. Thanks for everything!
Course: Intensive English  - 2 weeks
Review date: 18. Oct. 2019 by Anna Wojtczak - Fajga
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teachers are great, the lessons were always fun.
Disliked
When the window was open, it was very loud because of the traffic.
Insider tip: You don't need a laptop at all. I brought it to school every day for nothing.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The fellow students were great, very international
Other comments It's a great school
Course: General English 30  - 1 week
Review date: 29. May. 2023 by Verena Michel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teachers and the teaching method, interactive.
Review details
Other comments well organized courses, with trained teachers, patient and very helpful.
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Review date: 3. Aug. 2016 by Maura Acconci
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Everything was perfect. There is nothing to add.
Insider tip: Great study area and library.
Review details
Other comments Just an idea: bring food, cosmetics or/and clothes to school for people. They need them.
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Dec. 2017 by Tatjana Grilj Medvedsek
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Teachers. Methodology. Reliability. Location.
Review details
Course: General English - 1 week
Review date: 6. Sep. 2018 by SONIA CIRACI
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The service of languagecourse.net is perfect!
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The 30+ class is a really good program! I met a lot of nice people from all over the world! 100% recommend!
Course: English in the City (30 Lessons) 05.08.2019-16.08.2019 & Standard 19.08.2019-23.08.2019 - 3 weeks
Review date: 4. Sep. 2019 by Markus Oertly
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Organisation and quality of teaching.
Review details
Course: Intensive English [English] - 1 week
Review date: 7. Aug. 2019 by Luisa Testoni
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The atmosphere
Insider tip: Activities
Review details
Other comments Two areas for improvement: - courses organisation: group formation and coordination between teachers to better set the objectives and identify the skills to be acquired; - Coordination between the residence and the school regarding the allocation of rooms and household issues.
Course: English in the City - 2 weeks
Review date: 27. Aug. 2016 by Hassan Esmili
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of EC English compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 EC English LondonAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

EC English (EC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOBritish councilEnglish UKYoung Learners English UKPreferential 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
35% male / 65% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at EC English and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2013
Legal name/parent company
EC English Holdings Ltd. | Tax registration ID: GB230781424

General school facilities

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Self-study areas

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Guidance for further higher education (free)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 15
    • Number of public PC workstations: 10

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 350
Throughout the year: 190
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 8
Adult courses Throughout the year: 8
Average age of students
In summer: 26 years
Throughout the year: 26 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Turkey 12%
Brazil 12%
Korea 12%
Japan 10%
Saudi Arabia 7%
Switzerland 7%
Other nationalities 40%

Information for all courses offered by EC English

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
55.00 £
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 7 £ per week.
Comments about courses

Students under 18 must book homestay, a return airport transfer and provide a parental consent form.

High season supplement not applicable to bookings longer than 12 weeks.

Additional fees:

  • Bank transfer fee: GBP 18.

  • Student insurance (optional): GBP 10 per week. (Only applicable up to age 69).

  • Course material is GBP 7 per week (maximum GBP 56).

    Students who want to book one-to-one lessons need to book a minimum of two and a maximum of 10 per week in conjunction with a group course.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 135 £. 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.
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 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:
200 £ one way
400 £ return (both ways)
London City Airport:
175 £ one way
350 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
230 £ one way
460 £ return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
225 £ one way
450 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
230 £ one way
460 £ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Heathrow.
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
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
75 £
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 possibledistance from school
Cooking1 km
Football (soccer)-
Swimming1 km
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Yoga class.
- EC excursion.
- Pub Night (18+).
- EC Sunday activity.
- Dinner Club.
- Free Class.
- Student Club.

Adults - Paid activities

Organised by a third party, to be paid at reception:
- Stonehenge & Bath.
- The Cotswolds.
- Canterbury & Dover.
- Windsor, Stonehenge and Bath.

Suggested activities:
- London Dungeon.
- Salsa Class.
- Musical.
- Boat Party.
- Madame Tussauds.
- London Eye.
Video about leisure activities at EC English London

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Questions and answers about EC English

  • Lessons alternate between morning and afternoon (for example you have three days of morning lessons and two days of afternoon lessons). We will provide the timetable on the first day of school.
    Suzanne Unus, Senior Sales & Admissions Executive from EC English - Mar 17, 2023
  • EC English offers courses specifically for students aged 30 and over all year round, so all you have to do is decide whether you want to take 20, 26 or 30 lessons per week.
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 22, 2023

FAQ about EC English, London

  • EC English offers a course for students over 30 years old throughout the year that you can start any Monday for as many weeks as you want. This course is suitable for all levels.
    Rubén De Haro, Area Manager - Spanish from LanguageCourse.net - Mar 01, 2022
  • If you need to apply for a student visa, the school will provide the relevant documents after you have paid all the fees.
    Susan Wang, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 17, 2023
  • We cannot guarantee 100% that you will be able to reach the level, as it all depends on your performance and results, but I do not exclude that it is possible.
    Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 18, 2024
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at EC English varies from 15 students (General English 30 ) to 15 students (General English 30 )
  • 100% of teachers at EC English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at EC English comes from Brazil with a 12% representation, followed by students from Korea (12%) and Turkey (12%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • EC English offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 26 during the summer and 26 for the rest of the year.

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