English practice lessons

Our English Practice lessons are a great way to develop and improve your English language skills. Lessons provide a low-cost way for you to practice your English.

English Practice lessons are supervised by an experienced English language teacher and taught by student English language teachers. There are five student teachers in each class.

Book English Practice Lessons

You can book a place on our English Practice course in person at International House London at the Practice Lessons Desk in the ground floor reception area.

Practice lesson desk opening hours:
Mondays: 15.00 - 17.30
Tuesday to Friday: 12.30 - 15.30

English Language Level Test

All new students must take a level test before registering. The test can be taken at the Practice Lessons desk.

The test is a short conversation in which we assess your speaking ability.

To book a place on the course you will need to bring some form of identification which shows your name and photograph (eg your passport or Identity Card or, if you are a refugee, Home Office and Immigration document SAL 1)

Course payment can only be made by cash. Your acceptance to a class depends on your level and the availability of places. All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

English Practice course details

Full time (four-week afternoon course)

  • Time: Monday to Friday from 13.30 - 15.30 or 16.00 - 18.00
  • Language levels: Pre-Intermediate to Upper-Intermediate (not all of these levels are available each month)
  • Course Dates: 6 August 2013, 3 September 2013
  • Price: £50.00 for 4 weeks (Refugees £20.00 for 4 weeks)

Part-time (four-week or eight-week evening course)

  • Time: Twice a week from 18.30 - 20.30
  • Level: Upper-intermediate
  • Course Date: 24 June (8 weeks - Mon and Wed)
  • Level: Pre-intermediate
  • Course Date: 25 June (8 weeks - Tues and Thu) - registration opens 3 June
  • Price: £50 for 8 weeks; £30 for 4 weeks


For further information please email practice.lessons@ihlondon.com (please note at busy times it may take a few days to reply to your emails for urgent requests please visit the school at the above hours).