Standard General English Group Course
English lesson Our Standard General English Group Course will help you improve English language skills in the core areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing. The course is ideal for busy people and students who want to learn how to speak better English in the heart of London. Our School of English caters for all English language levels, from elementary to advanced learners. Please see our English language levels chart
for a full break down. You can take our English Language Level test
to find out which level you are.
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Course overview
- 15 lessons per week (55 minutes each), Monday to Friday from 9-12pm with a 15 minute break. Total lesson time each week: 13 hours and 45 minutes.
- This course helps you practise English language skills, with an emphasis on improving your fluency and building confidence when speaking English.
- It meets the general English needs of students from Elementary level (CEF A2) through to Advanced level (CEF C2).
- Teachers use coursebooks, authentic material and out-of-class activities in their lessons.
- If your course is 24 weeks or more you can transfer to a Cambridge Examinations or IELTS preparation course at no extra cost, depending on your level.
- The maximum class size is 14 students - with a class average of ten.
- Minimum entry age for this course is 16 years old.
Visas
If you require a visa, please note that because this course is less than 15 hours a week, we understand it does not meet the requirements of the United Kingdom Border Agency (UKBA) for a General Student Visa (GSV).
Students can apply for a Student Visitor Visa (SVV) to attend this course.
Please also see our Standard Plus General English Course or our Intensive General English Course which should qualify for a GSV.
For advice on visa regulations as they apply to you please contact the British Embassy in your country.
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How We Teach
At International House London, we focus on communication and speaking, with student to student interaction being used rather than a more traditional lecturing approach. This makes our English and Modern Language courses both exciting and rewarding, with progress being made very quickly.
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Insurance
Having the right medical, travel and course insurance is a really important part of international study and we can help you arrange it. IH London has negotiated good rates with C3 - Allianz Insurance Plc, a company who offer tailor-made policies for English language students.