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Frequently Asked Questions


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Learn English View all

  • Can I change my General English course to an IELTS or Cambridge Preparation course?
  • What should I do if I have to miss an English class?
  • When will I receive my English course certificate?
  • Will I need insurance to study English at IH London?
  • How can I find out about English lessons with trainee teachers?

Foreign Languages View all

  • See all Foreign Languages FAQs

Young Learners View all

  • I booked a course and I need to cancel it. What happens now?
  • Can I get a letter for my visa?
  • Are students with learning difficulties welcome?
  • What level of English is required to book a course?
  • Are excursions mandatory?

Teacher Training View all

  • Is there an exam at the end of the course?
  • I don’t have a degree: will this be a problem?
  • Is the certificate recognised?
  • Would this qualification give me the same job prospects as a TEFL Certificate (considering there is less global demand for French/Italian/Spanish than English)?
  • I’ve heard that the course is very intensive – is that true?

European Teaching Qualifications View all

  • What else would I be expected to do outside the timetabled hours?
  • How would I be assessed on the course?
  • What are the possible grades?
  • I am not a native speaker of the language I wish to teach: is this course appropriate for me?
  • How does this certificate compare to the TEFL?

IELTS View all

  • IELTS Exam FAQ

Cambridge Exams View all

  • Can I use any extra paper for the writing?
  • I have practiced/did the mock Speaking exam with my classmate but the invigilator told me I had to go in with someone else I don’t even know. Why?
  • What happens if I miss only one part of the exam (one paper)? Can I still pass?
  • Can I change the dates of the exams?
  • Can I write in pencil in my Cambridge exam?

LanguageCert testing View all

  • Can the learners use a dictionary during the exam?
  • What is the pass mark? What grades are awarded?
  • Does the Test Centre get involved in the assessment?
  • Who assesses the Spoken exams?
  • What can I use a LanguageCert International ESOL qualification for?

General IH London View all

  • I have some questions regarding payment. Who should I ask?
  • Can I take holiday during the course?
  • Can I end my course earlier and get a refund?
  • Can I change class?
  • Can I get a Council Tax Exemption?

Accommodation View all

  • Accommodation Testimonials
  • Are towels provided?
  • Student Residences: Can I smoke in the halls of residence?
  • Homestay: Will my homestay provider meet me at the airport?
  • Student Residences: Will my room be cleaned for me?

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