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The London School of English

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15 Holland Park Gardens , London (view map)

About The London School of English

The London School of English is the world's highest rated language school on Trustpilot, an independent customer reviews platform, with an average score of 4.8 out of 5. Please view what our students have to say about their experience here: https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/londonschool.com.

We received perfect marks in our most recent British Council inspections. This puts our centre as the number 1 school out of over 500 schools in the whole of the UK, and a designated ‘Centre of Excellence’.

Founded in 1912, the school is the oldest accredited English language school in the world and is still innovating, by offering General, Business, Academic, Exam courses face-to-face and in virtual groups online.

Leading industry publication, The English Language Gazette, rates The London School of English as one of the top three schools in London for value for money following its 2020 product and market analysis.

We provide participants with access to the London School experience: high quality tuition and an unrivalled level of support and personalisation. Each year, we train clients from over 70 countries, including France, Switzerland, Brazil, Russia, Spain, Italy, Japan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and more. Our courses attract mature, professional clients who are serious about achieving their goals.

Hear what our clients say about our English courses:

“Studying at the London School of English was an extraordinary and unforgettable experience. For me the course was better than I expected. Not only do the teachers test your abilities every day with new challenges, but also having the possibility to make friends from all around the world is something that makes each day special and adds value to the course.” Marco Davila, Peru

Visit our site https://www.londonschool.com where we can advise you on the most suitable English course for you.

Accommodation

Host family accommodation
Host family accommodation without students of same native language
Own apartment
In hotel/guesthouse
Shared Apartment
Student Residence

Additional Services

Airport/Station transfer
Student counselling
Visa support

Work and Further Studies

Further academic studies available on campus

Activities

Local cultural events (festivals, etc.)
Professional Sports events
On campus events
Photography
History
Historical sightseeing
Cultural tourism (theater, museum, etc.)
Theatre
Music
Literature

Courses

General English

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This course is for students aged: 18-70

Location Type: Town/City

Weekly Hours: Intensive 25+ hrs/wk, General 15-25 hrs/wk, Relaxed 10-15 hrs/wk

Levels: Advanced, Intermediate, Basic

GENERAL ENGLISH 20+
Improve your fluency, accuracy and confidence speaking English. You will be in a class with motivated adults aged 20+.
Duration: 1 to 24 weeks
Group size: 8 maximum
Age: 20+

GENERAL ENGLISH - VIRTUAL GROUPS
This course is for people who want to be confident in a range of situations and who want to improve their English skills for everyday life and conversation.
Duration: 1 to 20 weeks
Group size: 8 maximum
Age: 18+

COMBINATION COURSE: GENERAL ENGLISH 20+ PLUS INDIVIDUAL ENGLISH TRAINING
This course combines General English classes with Individual English Training.
Duration: 1 to 24 weeks
Group size: 8 maximum
Age: 20+

INDIVIDUAL ENGLISH TRAINING
You can also add individual lessons with a highly-qualified teacher. Your teacher will prepare an individualised plan after discussing your goals with you.
Minimum booking: 15 hours

English Exam Preparation

100% 2 Reviews

This course is for students aged: 18-70

Exams and Prep offered: IELTS

Levels: Upper Intermediate, Advanced, Intermediate

Location Type: Town/City

Weekly Hours: Intensive 25+ hrs/wk, General 15-25 hrs/wk, Relaxed 10-15 hrs/wk

IELTS EXAM PREPARATION COURSE
Prepares you for academic IELTS exam. Hands-on practice, exam strategies, mock tests. Intensive lessons: 60 minutes each. Positive environment. Intensive lessons: 60 minutes each, to ensure your fast progress.

4 or 8 week classes

IELTS EXAM PREPARATION - VIRTUAL GROUPS
Delivered in small friendly virtual groups for people who are unable to travel.
Adviced to have 4 or 8 week classes.

ADVANCED TOLES EXAM PREPARATION
Three-week preparation course for the advanced TOLES (Test of Legal English Skills) exam. Also available as an optional 4th week after the three-week Legal English 20-30 course.

English Academic preparation

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This course is for students aged: 18-70

Exams and Prep offered: IELTS

Location Type: Town/City , University campus

Weekly Hours: General 15-25 hrs/wk, Intensive 25+ hrs/wk, Relaxed 10-15 hrs/wk

Levels: Advanced, Intermediate, Basic

ENGLISH FOR UNIVERSITY COURSE
For international European students preparing to study at university in the UK. It includes support from our dedicated person in preparing your university application.

Suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate degree level study by leading universities in London and United Kingdom. It focuses on the key skills that students need at university such as doing research, making group presentations, writing extended essays and critical analysis.
Duration: 4 weeks

IELTS EXAM PREPARATION COURSE

Prepares you for academic IELTS exam. Hands-on practice, exam strategies, mock tests. Intensive lessons: 60 minutes each. Positive environment.

4 or 8 week classes

Business English

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This course is for students aged: 18-100

Class Sizes: One-to-One, Medium, 6-10 students

Weekly Hours: Relaxed 10-15 hrs/wk, Intensive 25+ hrs/wk, General 15-25 hrs/wk

Levels: Basic, Advanced, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate

Location Type: Town/City

Several Business English Courses depending on your experience in business and your age group:

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH 25+
This course is for experienced professionals. It will allow you to work more effectively in English-speaking and international professional environments.
Duration: 1 to 8 weeks
Group size: 6 maximum
Age: 25+

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH - VIRTUAL GROUPS
This course is for people who want to gain confidence working with colleagues and partners abroad and who want to progress in their career.
Duration: 1 to 8 weeks
Group size: 6 maximum
Age: 20+

ENGLISH FOR WORK AND CAREERS - VIRTUAL GROUPS
This course is for young professionals who want to stand out in the modern workplace. It focuses on developing your language and professional skills to help you further your career.
Duration: 2 weeks
Group size: 10 maximum
Age: 20 - 35

COMBINATION: BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH AND INDIVIDUAL TRAINING
This is an intensive course. Each week you will have 15 hours of Business and Professional English 25+ in a group (6 people maximum) and 15 hours of one-to-one lessons.
Duration: 1 week minimum
Group size: 6 maximum
Age: 25+

ENGLISH FOR HUMAN RESOURCES
English course for HR managers and professionals. This course will allow you to confidently and accurately use English in your role.
Duration: 1 week
Group size: 6 maximum
Age: 30+

ENGLISH FOR LECTURERS
This course is designed for university and college lecturers who are not native speakers but who use English as the language of instruction.
Duration: 1 week
Group size: 10 maximum
Age: 30+

VOICE AND ACCENT TRAINING
Individual classes to help you soften your accent and/or powerfully use your voice for presentations and public speeches.
Duration: Minimum 5 hours
Group size: 1 maximum
Age: 20+

English online

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This course is for students aged: 18-70

Location Type: Mountains, Rural/Countryside, Seaside, Town/City , University campus

Weekly Hours: Relaxed 10-15 hrs/wk, General 15-25 hrs/wk, Intensive 25+ hrs/wk

Levels: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced

GENERAL ENGLISH ONLINE (6 months access):
Gives you the practical skills and confidence to deal with a wide range of everyday situations in English.

BUSINESS ENGLISH ONLINE (6 months access):
Focuses on the key communication skills you need to be more effective in an international business context.

IELTS COURSE ONLINE (6 months access):
Prepares you for IELTS exam including four skills and exam strategies so that you can have the best possible result.

TOIEC PREPARATION ONLINE (6 months access):
Gets you ready for the TOEIC Reading and Listening exam, with thorough preparation modules and two complete practice tests.

LEGAL ENGLISH ONLINE (6 months access):
Helps you increase your legal English vocabulary if you are a practicing and trainee lawyer and you already speak general English.

ENGLISH FOR HOSPITALITY (6 months access):
Online English course for hotel, restaurant and tourism staff. Helps you to communicate with clients effectively in English.

Professional English

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This course is for students aged: 20-70

Weekly Hours: Intensive 25+ hrs/wk, General 15-25 hrs/wk, Relaxed 10-15 hrs/wk

Levels: Intermediate, Basic, Advanced

Class Sizes: Medium, 6-10 students

Location Type: Town/City

LEGAL ENGLISH 20 - 30
This three-week course is for newly-qualified lawyers and law students to give them the legal language skills they will need for their careers. The course includes input from professional lawyers, visits to law firms and to the courts.

LEGAL ENGLISH 20-30 - VIRTUAL GROUPS
For newly qualified lawyers or those getting ready to enter a legal profession and want to excel and get ahead of their peers.

COMMERCIAL LAWYERS
This one-week course is for qualified, experienced commercial lawyers from law firms or the corporate sector who have a good level of English and want to work effectively in an international setting.

COMMERCIAL LAWYERS - VIRTUAL GROUPS
For experienced lawyers who need to communicate effectively at a senior level.

Tailor made English courses

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This course is for students aged: 18-70

Location Type: Mountains, Rural/Countryside, Seaside, Town/City , University campus

Weekly Hours: Relaxed 10-15 hrs/wk, General 15-25 hrs/wk, Intensive 25+ hrs/wk

Levels: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced

INDIVIDUAL ENGLISH TRAINING

English Training in England, London: English lessons with highly qualified English teachers

Our English trainers offer English lessons based on your individual goals. The lessons are for you if you are an adult learner of English and English is your second language. You will have dedicated English teachers who will create the lessons just for you.

Individual English lessons can be arranged based on your schedule and may include evening and weekends if arranged with us in advance. You can take the lessons in our London centre or book Skype English lessons.

Call us on +44 (0) 20 7605 4142 or write to [email protected] if you have any questions.