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UK College of EnglishLondon, England UK

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

9 students - overall rating
Eastgate House, 40 Dukes Place - EC3A 7LP London - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • UKCE students get a discount on cinemas and some shops and restaurants in the UK.
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.

Location: UK College of English London is located in the cosmopolitan, capital city of England, London. Housed in the elegant Eastgate House, the school is in the heart of the City of London. There are many routes and methods of public transport, amenities, shops and sites of interest within walking distance of the school. Such places of interest include the Gherkin building, Whitechapel Art Gallery, the Sky Garden, The Tower of London and much more.

Course selection: The school has experience in providing English courses tailored to various needs and levels. In addition to General English available in the morning or afternoon, the UK College of English London also provides private lessons, IELTS Preparation programmes and Occupational English Test (OET) programmes. Private lessons are available in conjunction or independently from any other course.

Getting around: The school is a short walk from many public transport networks, including the Liverpool and Aldgate underground and train station, which are just a short walk away. There are also several bus routes and taxi services nearby.

Social and cultural: Attractions such as the British Museum, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and the London Eye are all reachable via train, being generally within a 30-minute journey of the school.

Accommodation: UK College of English London can provide accommodation in Homestay and local Residence facilities. All Homestay families are experienced hosts that have been police checked.

School facilities: The school facilities include a lounge, an auditorium, a library, a computer lab and free after-class access to language learning software. All classrooms have air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

English Courses

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

Our prices for UK College of 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 before arrival
  • 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 Free local SIM card

Videos & Photos

  • Front Building
    Front Building 1/9
  • Small size classroom
    Small size classroom2/9
  • Student Lounge
    Student Lounge3/9
  • Reception
    Reception4/9
  • Waiting Area
    Waiting Area5/9
  • Auditorium
    Auditorium 6/9
  • Reception
    Reception7/9
  • Chill out room
    Chill out room 8/9
  • classroom
    classroom9/9

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

 UK College of English LondonAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.4

Rating: 3.4/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay2.7

Rating: 2.7/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat2.7

Rating: 2.7/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

UK College of English (UKCE)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOBritish councilEnglish 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 8:45
Student gender mix
49% male / 51% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at UK College of English and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoEurocard - logoMaestro - logoWestern Union - logoVisa Debit - logoBank Transfer - logo
UK College of English operated previously under the name
UKCE UK College of English
Year of school foundation
2013
Legal name/parent company
UK College of Business and Computing LTD | Tax registration ID: GB932281436

General school facilities

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Cafeteria

  • Computer lab

  • Student support desk

  • Auditorium

  • Lounge

  • Movie room

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Library

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Table tennis

  • Business centre

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Guidance for further higher education (free)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • 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

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 12
    • Number of public PC workstations: 10

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Accessible Toilet

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 170
Throughout the year: 125
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 28 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Italy 12%
Turkey 12%
Japan 9%
Brazil 8%
France 5%
Saudi Arabia 4%
Spain 4%
China 4%
Korea 4%
Chile 3%
Germany 3%
Thailand 2%
Other nationalities 30%

Information for all courses offered by UK College of English

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 40 £ per course level.
Comments about courses

Travel & Medical Insurance: GBP 12 per week.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 60 £. 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:
130 £ one way
260 £ return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
175 £ one way
350 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
175 £ one way
350 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
175 £ one way
350 £ return (both ways)
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Visa Documents

Nationals from Mongolia require a visa to enter and study in England UK.
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:
150 £
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
25 £
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 possibledistance from school
Ballet1 km
Baseball1 km
Basketball1 km
Cooking1 km
Cricket1 km
Dancing1 km
Field Hockey1 km
Football (soccer)1 km
Golf5 km
Horse riding5 km
Mountainbiking5 km
Music1 km
Rugby1 km
Sailing3 km
Squash1 km
Swimming1 km
Table Tennis1 km
Tennis1 km
Volleyball1 km
Windsurfing5 km
Yoga1 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Workshops, conversation clubs, museum tours, city walking tours etc.

Adults - Paid activities

Theatres, musicals, excursions etc.

Accommodation

Student Testimonial Videos

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Questions and answers about UK College of English

  • The minimum required English level to book an English programme is A2 - elementary. Students at this level can understand and talk about simple topics: family, shopping, and hobbies. If this is your case, you can start the course on any Monday.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 20, 2023
  • Through our website you can book your course, as many weeks as you want, but we do not take care of visas.

    The regulations for obtaining a visa are quite delicate and change constantly, so it is best to always contact the embassy or consulate of the country you are going to visit in your home country.
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 12, 2023

FAQ about UK College of English, London

  • Please select the course and accommodation information you want to book in the "Calculator" on the school page, click the "Reserve at the lowest price" below the calculator, and follow the prompts to complete the first payment. We will submit your registration to the school as soon as possible after receiving your first payment.
    Susan Wang, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 05, 2022
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (130 £), Luton Airport (175 £), London Gatwick Airport (175 £), London Stansted Airport (175 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at UK College of English varies from 12 students (Occupational English Test (OET) ) to 14 students (General English Intensive )
  • 100% of teachers at UK College of English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at UK College of English comes from Italy with a 12% representation, followed by students from Turkey (12%) and Japan (9%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • UK College of English offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.

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