Tropics Global CollegeLondon, England UK
6 Greenwich Quay, Clarence Road - SE8 3EY London - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Offer a diverse range of classroom activities, from lectures and seminars to workshops.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
Age of students
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 0% |
18-24 years | 40% |
25-34 years | 40% |
35-50 years | 10% |
>50 years | 10% |
Location: Tropics Global College London is a language institute located in the multicultural capital city of England, London. The school is housed on the banks of Deptford Creek in the suburban borough of Greenwich, a short train journey from Central London and its main attractions. Surrounding the school are several sites and places of social and cultural interest, links to public transport, eateries and more. Places of interest within walking distance of the school include the Cutty Sark tall ship, Greenwich Park, the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich Market and more.
Course selection: Tropics Global College London sells blocks of lessons for English and French tuition. These courses are generally part-time and can include English ESOL, English IELTS, English TOEIC and more.
Social and cultural: The school promotes language trips as an opportunity for students to boost their language skills and learning experience. Such trips can include Central London to see sites such as Tower Bridge, London Bridge, the Tower of London, Trafalgar Square and visiting the many sites of Greenwich's heritage. Weekend excursions can include trips to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Liverpool, Bristol, Newcastle, Stonehenge, Dover, Brighton and more.
Getting around: The school has a bus stop across the road, and the Greenwich train and transit station are within a 10-minute walk of the school's front doors.
English Courses
School also offers courses to learn
General Language
English ESOL
5 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Offer!from
100£95£
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | 399380 | -- | -- | -- | 759722 | -- | 11291073 | 20991995 |
Price in US$ | 476 | 905 | 1346 | 2503 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | 399380 | -- | -- | -- | 759722 | -- | 11291073 | 20991995 |
Price in US$ | 476 | 905 | 1346 | 2503 |
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Starting dates
2024: 02 Jan 2024, 29 Jan 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 02 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 25 Nov 2024
2025: 06 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025
2025: 06 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025
Classes are as follows:
- 10:00-12:00 face to face
- 12:15 to 14:15 online
Course specific data
General course schedule
1 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 10:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:15 - 14:15
Morning: 10:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:15 - 14:15
Possible course durations
4, 8, 12, 24 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Evening English ESOL
2 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Offer!from
45£43£
Course Details
Based on the price of 4 weeks
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | 179171 | -- | -- | -- | 339323 | -- | 449427 | 929883 |
Price in US$ | 214 | 405 | 536 | 1108 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | 179171 | -- | -- | -- | 339323 | -- | 449427 | 929883 |
Price in US$ | 214 | 405 | 536 | 1108 |
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Starting dates
2024: 02 Jan 2024, 29 Jan 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 02 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 25 Nov 2024
2025: 06 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025
2025: 06 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
0-1 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 18:30 - 20:30
Afternoon: 18:30 - 20:30
Possible course durations
4, 8, 12, 24 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
Additional information for all courses
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
English TOEIC
3 lessons per week
|10 students (max)
Offer!from
108£103£
Course Details
Based on the price of 4 weeks
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | 430409 | -- | -- | -- | 820779 | -- | -- | 11601102 |
Price in US$ | 513 | 978 | 1383 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | 430409 | -- | -- | -- | 820779 | -- | -- | 11601102 |
Price in US$ | 513 | 978 | 1383 |
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Starting dates
2024: 02 Jan 2024, 29 Jan 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 02 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 25 Nov 2024
2025: 06 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025
2025: 06 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
0-1 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 14:30 - 17:30
Afternoon: 14:30 - 17:30
Possible course durations
4, 8, 12 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Additional information for all courses
See availability
English IELTS
3 lessons per week
|10 students (max)
Offer!from
108£103£
Course Details
Based on the price of 4 weeks
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | 430409 | -- | -- | -- | 820779 | -- | -- | 11601102 |
Price in US$ | 513 | 978 | 1383 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | 430409 | -- | -- | -- | 820779 | -- | -- | 11601102 |
Price in US$ | 513 | 978 | 1383 |
See availability
Starting dates
2024: 02 Jan 2024, 29 Jan 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 02 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 25 Nov 2024
2025: 06 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025
2025: 06 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
0-1 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 14:30 - 17:30
Afternoon: 14:30 - 17:30
Possible course durations
4, 8, 12 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Our prices for Tropics Global College include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
Tropics Global College
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:45
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 Tropics Global College and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Year of school foundation
2008
Legal name/parent company
Tropics Global College | Tax registration ID: 11299874
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Computer lab
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free WIFI
Free parking
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 3
- Number of public PC workstations: 6
Facilities for disabled students
Accessible Toilet
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
In summer: 50
Throughout the year: 50
Minimum age of students
18 years
18 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 25 years
Top student nationalities
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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France | 30% |
Italy | 10% |
Spain | 10% |
Other nationalities | 50% |
Information for all courses offered by Tropics Global College
Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
Each session has 4 weeks of classes, however, the December session has only 3 weeks of classes.
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.
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, 26 Apr 2025 - 04 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 20 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 26 Apr 2025 - 04 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 20 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
Lessons needed per English language level
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.
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
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 | |
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Ballet | |
Baseball | |
Basketball | |
Cooking | |
Cricket | |
Dancing | |
Diving | |
Field Hockey | |
Football (soccer) | |
Golf | |
Ice Hockey | |
Music | |
Rugby | |
Squash | |
Swimming | |
Table Tennis | |
Tennis | |
Volleyball | |
Windsurfing | |
Yoga | |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Trips to museums inside and outside London.
Adults - Paid activities
Not offered.
FAQ about Tropics Global College, London
- What is the best price for a course at Tropics Global College, London?English courses at Tropics Global College start at 43 £ for Evening English ESOL course with 2 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the number of students per class at Tropics Global College?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Tropics Global College varies from 10 students (English TOEIC) to 15 students (English ESOL)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Tropics Global College?100% of teachers at Tropics Global College hold a university degree.
- Which countries are students of Tropics Global College from?The highest Nationality percentage at Tropics Global College comes from France with a 30% representation, followed by students from Russia (20%) and Italy (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Tropics Global College offers courses for which ages?Tropics Global College offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.
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