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  - Chapter Highbury
    Chapter Highbury
    A modern student residence located in vibrant north London. It is a short distance from Holloway Road and is just two tube stops away from King’s Cross, making it the ideal location for easy connections across the city.
    
    Cinema, on-site gym, great study space, games and karaoke room, social space, study booths and TV area. Single rooms with private bathrooms.
    
    2021 accommodation rates
    £359 per week
    
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  - Chapter Kings Cross
    Chapter Kings Cross
    Close to the central King’s Cross St Pancras train station, Chapter was recently completely refurbished and has great modern facilities.
    
    On-site gym, cinema room, games area with table tennis, pool table and table football, study areas, social spaces and courtyard. Studio with private bathroom and kitchenette.
    
    2021 accommodation rates
    £465 per week
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  - Standard Homestay
    Standard Homestay
    Live with an English-speaking host, practise your English and immerse yourself in British culture. Good homes, in zone 2-4, with homecooking. Single rooms with a shared bathroom.
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  - Superior Homestay
    Superior Homestay
    Live with an English-speaking host, practise your English and immerse yourself in British culture. Very good homes, in zone 2-4, with great homecooking. Larger rooms with extra comfort and a shared bathroom.
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  - Executive Homestay
    Executive Homestay
    Live with an English-speaking host, practise your English and immerse yourself in British culture. Excellent homes, in zone 2-3, with large rooms, high standard of comfort and a private bathroom. Enjoy excellent home cooked meals.
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  - Citadines: Covent Garden
    Citadines: Covent Garden
    
    Your own luxurious apartment and space, while discovering a new city and learning with us. Feel the comfort of home within the bustling capital city.
    
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  - Strand Palace Hotel
    Strand Palace Hotel
    
    In the heart of London, where the city meets the West End. Multilingual staff and a concierge service will ensure you have everything you could want from your stay in London.
    
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International House London is no. 1 Language school in Central London, judged by the latest British Council inspections. We have been named best value school in London and we have been teaching for over 65 years. Change your life with IH London.
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Online Courses
- The IH London Online Promise
- Learn English Online
  - Online Student Portal
  - General English Online
    General English Online
    
    Learn English online with live lessons with IH London teachers in a virtual classroom, and interact with other students with online projects and social activities.
    
    Start dates every week
    
    Courses from one week: book as many weeks as you’d like
    
    Choose from 5, 15 (AM or PM) or 20 lessons per week
    
    Free weekly social activities for all online students
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: A2-C1
    Course length: From 1 week
    Cost: From £88
    Lessons a week: 5, 15 (AM/PM) or 20
    Start dates: Every Monday
    Book and pay for a two week online English course of 5,15 or 20 hours and receive an extra week free! Enter 'FREE' at check out.
  - One-to-One English
    One-to-One English
    A teacher dedicated entirely to you and your goals.
    
    Learn in London or online.
    
    Take a full course of one-to-one lessons or add them to one of our other courses for an extra learning boost.
    
    Start dates to suit you
    
    Lesson times to suit you
    
    Lesson topics to suit you
    
    Suitable for all levels
    
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    Minimum English Level: A1 and above
    Course length: You choose
    Cost: From £426
    Lessons a week: You choose
    Lesson time a week: 55 minutes each
    Start dates: You choose
  - Free and low cost English lessons Online
- Young Learner Online
  - Discover English Online
    Discover English Online
    
    Online English course for young learners, ages 8-11
    
    Available in winter and spring
    
    Lessons and online social activities
    
    English level: A2 (elementary) and above. A1 (beginner) with a parent/guardian.
    
    Choose morning or afternoon
    
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    Minimum English Level: A2+ (A1 with a parent)
    Course length: 1-4 weeks
    Cost: £130 per week
    Start dates: 04 Oct | 11 Oct | 18 Oct | 25 Oct | 1 Nov 2021 | 03 Jan | 10 Jan | 17 Jan | 24 Jan | 31 Jan | 28 March | 04 April | 11 April 2022
  - Explore English Online
  - STEM Online
    STEM Online
    
    Online English and STEM course for young learners, ages 12-17
    
    Available in winter and spring
    
    Lessons and online social activities
    
    English level: B2 (upper intermediate)
    
    Choose morning or afternoon
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: B2 (upper intermediate)
    Course length: 2 weeks
    Cost: £375 per week
    Start dates: Summer 2022 dates coming soon
  - Focus on Conversation: Explore English Online
  - Focus on Conversation: Discover English Online
- Cambridge Exam Preparation Online
  - Cambridge B2 First Online
    Cambridge B2 First Online
    
    Prepare for your Cambridge English First exam from anywhere in the world, with live online classes.
    
    Meet friends from all over the world, as you collaborate in virtual classrooms and have fun with the online social activities.
    
    10 week course
    
    Choose from 15 or 20 lessons per week
    
    For B2 (upper intermediate) students
    
    Free weekly social activities for all online students
    
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    Minimum English Level: Min B1+
    Course length: 10 weeks
    Cost: From £2010
    Lesson time a week: 15 hours or 20 hours
    Start dates: 04 January | 21 March | 20 June | 03 October 2022
  - Cambridge C1 Advanced Online
    Cambridge C1 Advanced Online
    Prepare for your Cambridge English Advanced exam from anywhere in the world, with live online classes.
    
    Meet friends from all over the world, as you collaborate in virtual classrooms and have fun with the online social activities.
    
    10 week course
    
    Choose from 15 or 20 lessons per week
    
    For C1 (advanced) students
    
    Free weekly social activities for all online students
    
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    Minimum English Level: C1
    Course length: 10 weeks
    Cost: From £2010
    Lesson time a week: 15 or 20 hours
    Start dates: 04 January | 21 March | 20 June | 03 October 2022
  - Cambridge C2 Proficiency Online
    Cambridge C2 Proficiency Online
    Prepare for your Cambridge English C2 Proficiency exam from anywhere in the world, with live online classes.
    
    Meet friends from all over the world, as you collaborate in virtual classrooms and have fun with the online social activities.
    
    10 week course
    
    Choose from 15 or 20 lessons per week
    
    For C1 (advanced) students and above
    
    Free weekly social activities for all online students
    
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    Minimum English Level: C1+
    Course length: 10 weeks
    Cost: From £2010
    Start dates: 04 January | 21 March | 20 June | 26 September 2022
  - Cambridge Intensive Summer Online
    Cambridge Intensive Summer Online
    
    Summer intensive course to prepare you for the Cambridge B2 First or Cambridge C1 Advanced exam.
    
    8 week summer course
    
    20 lessons per week
    
    For B2 (upper intermediate level) or C1 (advanced level) students
    
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    Minimum English Level: C1 - B2
    Course length: 8 weeks
    Cost: £2000
    Lessons a week: 20
    Start dates: 6 July 2020
  - Saturday Cambridge B2 First Online (FCE)
  - Saturday Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE)
  - Saturday Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE)
- Prepare for IELTS Online
- OET Preparation Online
- Teacher Training Online
- Executive Online
- Foreign Languages Online
- Evening Courses Online
Learn online with IH London teachers
All online courses are live lessons with IH London teachers. As always, all our teachers are qualified and experienced. Enjoy interactive learning activities with your class.
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  - General English Online
    General English Online
    
    Learn English online with live lessons with IH London teachers in a virtual classroom, and interact with other students with online projects and social activities.
    
    Start dates every week
    
    Courses from one week: book as many weeks as you’d like
    
    Choose from 5, 15 (AM or PM) or 20 lessons per week
    
    Free weekly social activities for all online students
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: A2-C1
    Course length: From 1 week
    Cost: From £88
    Lessons a week: 5, 15 (AM/PM) or 20
    Start dates: Every Monday
    Book and pay for a two week online English course of 5,15 or 20 hours and receive an extra week free! Enter 'FREE' at check out.
  - IELTS Preparation Online
    IELTS Preparation Online
    
    Prepare for the IELTS exam online with live lessons with IH London teachers in a virtual classroom and work with other students to achieve exam success.
    
    Regular targeted support from your teacher helps you to achieve your learning goals
    
    Cover all parts of the exam and be given strategies, techniques and advice on how to achieve the IELTS score you need
    
    IH London is an accredited IELTS exam centre
    
    Free weekly social activities for all online students
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: B1-C1
    Course length: 4 weeks
    Cost: From £844
    Lessons a week: 15 / 20
    Start dates: See course information
  - IELTS Self-Study Course
  - One-to-One English
    One-to-One English
    A teacher dedicated entirely to you and your goals.
    
    Learn in London or online.
    
    Take a full course of one-to-one lessons or add them to one of our other courses for an extra learning boost.
    
    Start dates to suit you
    
    Lesson times to suit you
    
    Lesson topics to suit you
    
    Suitable for all levels
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: A1 and above
    Course length: You choose
    Cost: From £426
    Lessons a week: You choose
    Lesson time a week: 55 minutes each
    Start dates: You choose
  - Cambridge B2 First Online
    Cambridge B2 First Online
    
    Prepare for your Cambridge English First exam from anywhere in the world, with live online classes.
    
    Meet friends from all over the world, as you collaborate in virtual classrooms and have fun with the online social activities.
    
    10 week course
    
    Choose from 15 or 20 lessons per week
    
    For B2 (upper intermediate) students
    
    Free weekly social activities for all online students
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: Min B1+
    Course length: 10 weeks
    Cost: From £2010
    Lesson time a week: 15 hours or 20 hours
    Start dates: 04 January | 21 March | 20 June | 03 October 2022
  - Cambridge C1 Advanced Online
    Cambridge C1 Advanced Online
    Prepare for your Cambridge English Advanced exam from anywhere in the world, with live online classes.
    
    Meet friends from all over the world, as you collaborate in virtual classrooms and have fun with the online social activities.
    
    10 week course
    
    Choose from 15 or 20 lessons per week
    
    For C1 (advanced) students
    
    Free weekly social activities for all online students
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: C1
    Course length: 10 weeks
    Cost: From £2010
    Lesson time a week: 15 or 20 hours
    Start dates: 04 January | 21 March | 20 June | 03 October 2022
  - Cambridge C2 Proficiency Online
    Cambridge C2 Proficiency Online
    Prepare for your Cambridge English C2 Proficiency exam from anywhere in the world, with live online classes.
    
    Meet friends from all over the world, as you collaborate in virtual classrooms and have fun with the online social activities.
    
    10 week course
    
    Choose from 15 or 20 lessons per week
    
    For C1 (advanced) students and above
    
    Free weekly social activities for all online students
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: C1+
    Course length: 10 weeks
    Cost: From £2010
    Start dates: 04 January | 21 March | 20 June | 26 September 2022
  - Cambridge Exams Evening Classes
  - Free and low cost English lessons online
- English courses in London
  - General English 15 2021
  - General English 20 2021
  - General English 25 2021
  - Academic Skills
    Academic Skills
    Get the academic skills you need for university.
    
    An academic English course to prepare you to study in English at college or university.
    
    New for 2021, B1 (intermediate) level introduced.
    
    15 lessons per week
    
    Morning lessons 09.00-12.00
    
    4 week course
    
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    Minimum English Level: Min B1
    Course length: 4 weeks
    Cost: £1120
    Lessons a week: 15
    Lesson time a week: 55 minutes each
    Start dates: See below
  - English with career skills
    English with career skills
    A business English course for teenagers and young professionals.
    
    Small class sizes that take place in our Executive Centre.
    
    This course is designed for undergraduates or young professionals to improve their English and practical skills for their careers. It’s a great boost to your CV.
    
    2, 4 or 8 week course options
    
    July and August start dates
    
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    Minimum English Level: B1
    Course length: 2, 4, 8 weeks
    Cost: From £1288
    Lessons a week: 25
    Lesson time a week: 55 minutes each
    Start dates: 05 July | 02 August 2021
  - Home and School
    Home and School
    Stay with a personal English tutor
    
    Take group classes at IH London school in the morning and get the benefit of one-to-one afternoon sessions with your IH InTuition home tutor.
    
    Full-board accommodation with a private, comfortable study bedroom included
    
    15 lessons per week at IH London and 10 lessons one-to-one tuition with your host
    
    Start dates every Monday
    
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    Minimum English Level: A2 and above
    Course length: From 2 weeks
    Cost: From £2190
    Lessons a week: 25
    Lesson time a week: 55 minutes each
    Start dates: Every Monday (except UK public holidays)
  - LanguageCert Spoken Exam Preparation
    LanguageCert Spoken Exam Preparation
    
    Prepare for the exam that proves your level of spoken English: LanguageCert International ESOL (Speaking).
    
    This afternoon course can be booked alone or combined with any of our morning courses.
    
    5 lessons a week in 2020 (12.15-13.10)
    
    10 lessons a week in 2021 (13.30 – 15.30)
    
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    Minimum English Level: A2 to C1
    Course length: From 2 weeks
    Cost: From £185
    Lessons a week: 5 in 2020 | 10 in 2021
    Lesson time a week: 55 minutes each
    Start dates: See below
  - One-to-One English
    One-to-One English
    A teacher dedicated entirely to you and your goals.
    
    Learn in London or online.
    
    Take a full course of one-to-one lessons or add them to one of our other courses for an extra learning boost.
    
    Start dates to suit you
    
    Lesson times to suit you
    
    Lesson topics to suit you
    
    Suitable for all levels
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: A1 and above
    Course length: You choose
    Cost: From £426
    Lessons a week: You choose
    Lesson time a week: 55 minutes each
    Start dates: You choose
  - English for Families
    English for Families
    
    Learn English and explore London together as a family
    
    Family members can be at different English language levels.
    
    15 lessons a week. Choose 09.45-12.45 or 13.30 – 16.30
    
    Suitable for families with children aged 5 and above
    
    Start dates every Monday
    
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    Minimum English Level: A2-C1
    Course length: min 1 week
    Cost: Enquire for quote
    Lessons a week: 15
    Start dates: Every Monday (except UK public holidays)
  - Practical English Online Self-Study Course
    Practical English Online Self-Study Course
    Practical online course to improve your English and core English language skills
    
    Diagnostic test to assess your abilities in listening, reading and grammar. The results are then used to suggest the most suitable lessons to maximise learning
    
    Highly personalised learning formula to identify weak areas, and to continually provide study material that address individual needs
    
    For elementary to advanced level language learners
    
    This course has 194 lessons (350 hours of content)
    
    Available on iOS and Android mobile devices
    
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  - Free and low cost English lessons face-to-face
- Prepare for IELTS
  Prepare for IELTS
  
  IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is your path to travel, study and work in English-speaking countries. We have preparation courses for IELTS General, IELTS Test Technique, and IELTS Academic.
  
  Prepare for your best IELTS score.
  
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  - IELTS Preparation Online
    IELTS Preparation Online
    
    Prepare for the IELTS exam online with live lessons with IH London teachers in a virtual classroom and work with other students to achieve exam success.
    
    Regular targeted support from your teacher helps you to achieve your learning goals
    
    Cover all parts of the exam and be given strategies, techniques and advice on how to achieve the IELTS score you need
    
    IH London is an accredited IELTS exam centre
    
    Free weekly social activities for all online students
    
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    Minimum English Level: B1-C1
    Course length: 4 weeks
    Cost: From £844
    Lessons a week: 15 / 20
    Start dates: See course information
  - IELTS academic preparation evening course online
  - IELTS Academic Test Preparation
    IELTS Academic Test Preparation
    
    Prepare for the Academic IELTS test with an accredited IELTS test centre.
    
    Improve your language, and focus on skills you need for your best IELTS score.
    
    Start dates every month
    
    4 or 8 weeks preparation courses
    
    Choose from 15 or 20 lessons per week
    
    Morning and afternoon classes available
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: B1 and above
    Course length: 4 or 8 weeks
    Cost: From £1120
    Lessons a week: 15 or 20
    Lesson time a week: 55 minutes each
    Start dates: See below
  - IELTS Self-Study Course
  - IELTS Test Boost
    IELTS Test Boost
    
    Perfect boost just before your IELTS exam.
    
    An intensive one week course designed for students that have the English language level they want but need to perfect their IELTS exam skills.
    
    Start dates every month
    
    25 lessons per week
    
    Includes complete a full mock (practice) exam under exam conditions
    
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    Minimum English Level: B2 and above
    Course length: 1 week
    Cost: From £415
    Lessons a week: 25
    Lesson time a week: 55 minutes each
    Start dates: See below
  - IELTS Masterclass level up Band 5.0 to 6.0
  - IELTS Masterclass Level up Band 6.0 to 7.0
  - IELTS Tutorial: Mock Speaking Test
  - IELTS Tutorial: Mock Writing Test
  - IELTS preparation evening course
- Prepare for Cambridge Exams
  Prepare for Cambridge Exams
  
  The Cambridge English qualifications are part of the University of Cambridge and are accepted by thousands of businesses and educational institutions throughout the world. We run preparation courses for all Cambridge levels.
  
  Prepare to pass your Cambridge exam.
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  Cambridge B2 First
  Cambridge C1 Advanced
  - Cambridge B2 First
    Cambridge B2 First
    
    Prepare for the first Cambridge English exam to demonstrate you can communicate confidently in English.
    
    Cambridge English exam, part of the University of Cambridge. We are an accredited exam centre.
    
    10 week course
    
    Choose from 15 or 20 lessons per week
    
    For B2 (upper intermediate) students
    
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    Minimum English Level: B2
    Course length: 10 weeks
    Cost: From £2600
    Lessons a week: 15 or 20
    Lesson time a week: 55 minutes each
    Start dates: 04 January | 21 March | 20 June | 03 October 2022
  - Cambridge C1 Advanced
    Cambridge C1 Advanced
    
    Prepare for the advanced Cambridge C1 exam to prove your high level of English.
    
    Cambridge English exam, part of the University of Cambridge. Now accepted for university entrance.
    
    10 week course
    
    Choose from 15 or 20 lessons per week
    
    For C1 (advanced level) students
    
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    Minimum English Level: C1
    Course length: 10 weeks
    Cost: From £2600
    Lessons a week: 15 or 20
    Lesson time a week: 55 minutes each
    Start dates: 04 January | 21 March | 20 June | 03 October 2022
  - Cambridge C2 Proficiency
    Cambridge C2 Proficiency
    
    Prepare for the highest Cambridge exam, the C2 Proficiency, to show you have mastered the English language.
    
    Cambridge English exam, part of the University of Cambridge. Accepted for postgraduate and PhD study.
    
    Choose a 9 or 10 week course
    
    Choose from 15 or 20 lessons per week
    
    For C1 (advanced) to C2 (advanced plus) students
    
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    Minimum English Level: C1 and above
    Course length: 9 or 10 weeks
    Cost: From £2295
    Lessons a week: 15 or 20
    Lesson time a week: 55 minutes each
    Start dates: 04 January | 21 March | 20 June | 28 September 2022
  - Cambridge B2 First Online
    Cambridge B2 First Online
    
    Prepare for your Cambridge English First exam from anywhere in the world, with live online classes.
    
    Meet friends from all over the world, as you collaborate in virtual classrooms and have fun with the online social activities.
    
    10 week course
    
    Choose from 15 or 20 lessons per week
    
    For B2 (upper intermediate) students
    
    Free weekly social activities for all online students
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: Min B1+
    Course length: 10 weeks
    Cost: From £2010
    Lesson time a week: 15 hours or 20 hours
    Start dates: 04 January | 21 March | 20 June | 03 October 2022
  - Cambridge C1 Advanced Online
    Cambridge C1 Advanced Online
    Prepare for your Cambridge English Advanced exam from anywhere in the world, with live online classes.
    
    Meet friends from all over the world, as you collaborate in virtual classrooms and have fun with the online social activities.
    
    10 week course
    
    Choose from 15 or 20 lessons per week
    
    For C1 (advanced) students
    
    Free weekly social activities for all online students
    
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    Minimum English Level: C1
    Course length: 10 weeks
    Cost: From £2010
    Lesson time a week: 15 or 20 hours
    Start dates: 04 January | 21 March | 20 June | 03 October 2022
  - Cambridge C2 Proficiency Online
    Cambridge C2 Proficiency Online
    Prepare for your Cambridge English C2 Proficiency exam from anywhere in the world, with live online classes.
    
    Meet friends from all over the world, as you collaborate in virtual classrooms and have fun with the online social activities.
    
    10 week course
    
    Choose from 15 or 20 lessons per week
    
    For C1 (advanced) students and above
    
    Free weekly social activities for all online students
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: C1+
    Course length: 10 weeks
    Cost: From £2010
    Start dates: 04 January | 21 March | 20 June | 26 September 2022
  - Saturday Cambridge B2 First Online (FCE)
  - Saturday Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE)
  - Saturday Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE)
  - Cambridge exams evening classes
  - OET Preparation Online
- OET Preparation in London
  - OET intensive preparation for Medical Professionals online
  - OET Prep for Doctors
    OET Preparation Intensive for Doctors (face to face)
    An intensive face-to-face course in London focused on the skills, language and techniques doctors need for the OET exam.
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    Minimum English Level: B2
    Course length: 1 week
    Cost: £459
    Lesson time a week: 30 hours
    Start dates: 01 Mar | 15 Mar | 19 Apr | 10 May | 24 May | 07 Jun | 21 Jun | 05 Jul | 19 Jul | 02 Aug | 23 Aug | 06 Sep | 20 Sep | 04 Oct | 18 Oct | 01 Nov | 08 Nov | 29 Nov | 13 Dec 2021
  - OET Prep for Nurses
    OET Preparation Intensive for Nurses (face-to-face)
    An intensive face-to-face course in London focused on the skills, language and techniques nurses need for the OET exam.
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    Minimum English Level: B2
    Course length: 1 week
    Cost: £459
    Lesson time a week: 30 hours
    Start dates: 01 Mar | 15 Mar | 19 Apr | 10 May | 24 May | 07 Jun | 21 Jun | 05 Jul | 19 Jul | 02 Aug | 23 Aug | 06 Sep | 20 Sep | 04 Oct | 18 Oct | 01 Nov | 08 Nov | 29 Nov | 13 Dec 2021
  - OET Prep One-to-One
    OET Preparation One-to-One (face-to-face)
    A course just for you, focused on the skills, language and techniques you need for the OET exam.
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    Minimum English Level: B2
    Cost: £79-90 per hour
    Lesson time a week: 60 minutes
    Start dates: Flexible
  - OET B for Doctors online
    Reach OET B Medicine for Doctors – Online
    An online course for doctors, focused on the language skills, test techniques and strategies to achieve a Grade B in the OET exam.
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    Minimum English Level: B2
    Cost: £79
  - OET Exam Dates
  - OET B for Nurses online
    Reach OET B Medicine for Nurses – Online
    An online course for nurses, focused on the language skills, test techniques and strategies to achieve a Grade B in the OET exam.
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    Minimum English Level: B2
    Cost: £79
  - OET Sunday Series Course
    OET Sunday Series Course
    The course looks at exam techniques and strategies, including full exam practice. IH London is an accredited exam centre for OET, so you can follow the course and take the OET exam
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    Minimum English Level: B2
    Course length: 4 weeks
    Cost: £450
    Start dates: 31 May – 21 June | 05 July – 26 July | 02 August – 23 August | 13 September – 04 October | 01 November – 22 November
  - English for Doctors online
    English for Doctors – Online
    Divided into 14 sections focusing on essential language that doctors need to perform effectively at work. Study anywhere in the world from a computer or smart phone.
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    Minimum English Level: B2
  - English for Nurses online
    English for Nurses – Online
    Divided into 10 clearly defined 10-hour sections, which each focus on a vital area of practice for nurses. Study anywhere in the world from a computer or smart phone.
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    Minimum English Level: B2
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  - Chapter Kings Cross
    Chapter Kings Cross
    Close to the central King’s Cross St Pancras train station, Chapter was recently completely refurbished and has great modern facilities.
    
    On-site gym, cinema room, games area with table tennis, pool table and table football, study areas, social spaces and courtyard. Studio with private bathroom and kitchenette.
    
    2021 accommodation rates
    £465 per week
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  - Chapter Highbury
    Chapter Highbury
    A modern student residence located in vibrant north London. It is a short distance from Holloway Road and is just two tube stops away from King’s Cross, making it the ideal location for easy connections across the city.
    
    Cinema, on-site gym, great study space, games and karaoke room, social space, study booths and TV area. Single rooms with private bathrooms.
    
    2021 accommodation rates
    £359 per week
    
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  - Standard Homestay
    Standard Homestay
    Live with an English-speaking host, practise your English and immerse yourself in British culture. Good homes, in zone 2-4, with homecooking. Single rooms with a shared bathroom.
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  - Superior Homestay
    Superior Homestay
    Live with an English-speaking host, practise your English and immerse yourself in British culture. Very good homes, in zone 2-4, with great homecooking. Larger rooms with extra comfort and a shared bathroom.
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  - Executive Homestay
    Executive Homestay
    Live with an English-speaking host, practise your English and immerse yourself in British culture. Excellent homes, in zone 2-3, with large rooms, high standard of comfort and a private bathroom. Enjoy excellent home cooked meals.
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- CELTA & TESOL
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  - Face-to-face CELTA
    Face-to-face CELTA
    All start dates running.
    
    You can apply now, then book and pay for the course once you have been accepted.
    
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    Minimum English Level: C1+
    Course length: 4/12/13 weeks
    Cost: From £1532 + £156 Fee
  - Online CELTA
    Online CELTA
    100% online CELTA courses available with IH London trainers.
    
    You can apply now online, then book and pay for the course once you have been accepted.
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: C1+
    Course length: 4 or 13 weeks
    Cost: From £1532 + £156 Fee
  - Teacher Training Open Afternoon
  - Short courses Online
    Teacher Training Online
    Don’t let limited travel get in the way of your continued professional development. Our CELTA and Teacher Training courses have now moved online.
    
    The courses follow similair syllabus to our face-to-face options at our Covent Garden Language school in central London.
    
    CELTA Online
    
    Practical Teacher Online
    
    Classroom Skills For Young Learners
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  - MA TESOL with King’s College
    MA TESOL
    International House London has a unique partnership with King’s College London to provide a joint MA TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) with a practical certificate in ELT.
    
    The programme is aimed specifically at novice teachers with fewer than three years’ teaching experience and prepares graduates for a professional career in English language teaching.
    View the course
  - CELTA graduate stories
  - Finishing the CELTA
  - Transform your career
  - CELTA advice from a graduate
- Qualified Teachers
  - Short Courses
    Teacher Training Short Courses
    
    As a teacher you know there is always something new to learn.
    
    We run short training courses in London, so you can take a couple of weeks out to recharge your own learning.
    
    Winter and summer courses available
    
    Train at our school in Covent Garden, central London
    
    View the page
  - Short courses: free webinar
    Short courses for teachers: free webinar
    The best teachers never stop learning
    
    Find out more about continuous professional development (CPD) with IH London on our FREE webinar for teachers.
    
    Join from anywhere in the world.
    
    Date: Wednesday 17 February 2021
    Time: 4pm (GMT)
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  - Trinity Cert PT
  - CERT IBET Online
  - CERT IBET
  - CELT P
  - CELT S
  - Your guide to Delta
    Your guide to Delta
    Advance your career with the Delta – the highest qualification available for English language teachers.
    
    The Delta is an advanced blend of theory and practice that will deepen your knowledge and understanding of English language teaching.
    
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  - Choose your Delta and apply
    Delta
    Choose a Delta option to suit you and apply.
    
    Face-to-Face Delta 123
    
    Blended Delta 123
    
    Online Distance Delta 123
    
    You can also choose to book Delta modules individually
    
    You can apply now, then book and pay for the course later.
    View the course
    Cost: Dependent on Module
- Teacher Training Online
- Trainers and Managers
  - Academic Manager Development
    Academic Manager Development
    Develop your skills as an academic manager in one week with the expert trainers at IH London.
    
    Take this course to:
    
    Develop your understanding and awareness of the relationship between management theory and its application
    
    Learn a range of practical strategies to help manage individuals, teams and processes more effectively
    
    Explore issues related to managing change in education and how to evaluate the impact of change initiatives
    
    Work with academic managers from a range of contexts, identify key issues and good practice in addressing these.
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: C1
    Course length: 1 week
    Cost: £725
    Lessons a week: 25
    Lesson time a week: 55 minutes
    Start dates: 25 July 2022
  - Teacher Trainer Development
    Teacher Trainer Development
    Develop your skills as a teacher trainer in two weeks with the experts at IH London.
    
    Take this course to:
    
    Develop an awareness of a range of approaches to training
    
    Create sample training materials relevant to the participants’ own context
    
    Consider issues in evaluating teaching and the effectiveness of training
    
    Observe experienced trainers delivering practical, theoretical and formally assessed training courses
    
    Share professional practice with other educators
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: C1
    Course length: 1 week
    Cost: £675
    Lessons a week: 25
    Lesson time a week: 55 minutes
    Start dates: 18 July 2022
  - Business Cultural Trainers Certificate
    Business Cultural Trainers Certificate (BCTC)
    
    Improve your knowledge and skills in intercultural training in business.
    
    Gain the Business Cultural Trainers Certificate (BCTC).
    
    Take this course to:
    
    Gain an IH BCTC Certificate upon course completion
    
    Apply basic intercultural theory in a business context
    
    Be able to design a course to meet client objectives
    
    To optimise your own skills and experience
    
    To market and price your training
    
    To use a range of delivery activities to meet specific business intercultural needs
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: B2
    Course length: 3 days
    Cost: £ 640
    Lessons a week: 18
    Lesson time a week: 1 hour
    Start dates: 30 Jun, 01 Sep 2022
- Schools and Organisations
  - Consultancy and our experience
    Teacher training for schools and organisations
    
    IH London experts create bespoke training programmes for schools and organisations all over the world.
    
    Your teachers can come to our school in London to study or our trainers will come to you.
    
    View some of the teacher training projects, partners and countries we have been working with recently.
    
    View the page
  - Example courses
    Example courses for schools and organisations
    
    We can create a completely bespoke course for your school or organisation, or you can choose one of our standard courses and we will adapt it for your setting and your teachers.
    
    We can arrange the delivery at a time and place that suits you.
    
    View the page
- Train to teach Italian, French or Spanish
  CLTA Teaching Qualifications
  Learn to teach Italian, Spanish or French as a foreign language. The courses are designed for people who are new to teaching their chosen language.
  
  Gain a European Certificate in Language Teaching
  
  Full-time and part-time options available
  
  View the page
  - CLTA Teacher Training Courses
- Teacher benefits
- Events Archive
  - Events for teachers
    Events Archive
    Our teacher trainers have spoken at world-leading events such as IATEFL and have held their own events at IH London and across the UK.
    
    This page holds archived information about our wonderful past events.
    
    View the page
- Erasmus+ funding
  Erasmus funding for language teachers
  Our Erasmus funding guide explains who is eligible for Erasmus funding, how to apply and which courses you can choose as part of the funding scheme for language teachers.
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EFL teacher training courses from beginner to advanced
Whether you are brand new to teaching or an advanced practitioner, we have a teacher training course that will develop your skills for your next career or travel adventure.
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Young Learners
- Young Learner Online
  - Discover English Online
    Discover English Online
    
    Online English course for young learners, ages 8-11
    
    Available in winter and spring
    
    Lessons and online social activities
    
    English level: A2 (elementary) and above. A1 (beginner) with a parent/guardian.
    
    Choose morning or afternoon
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: A2+ (A1 with a parent)
    Course length: 1-4 weeks
    Cost: £130 per week
    Start dates: 04 Oct | 11 Oct | 18 Oct | 25 Oct | 1 Nov 2021 | 03 Jan | 10 Jan | 17 Jan | 24 Jan | 31 Jan | 28 March | 04 April | 11 April 2022
  - Explore English Online
    Explore English Online
    
    Online English course for young learners, ages 12-17
    
    Available in winter and spring
    
    Lessons and online social activities
    
    English level: A2 (elementary) and above
    
    Choose morning or afternoon
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: A2(elementary) and above
    Course length: 1-7 weeks
    Cost: £130 per week
    Start dates: 04 Oct | 11 Oct | 18 Oct | 25 Oct | 01 Nov 2021 | 03 Jan | 10 Jan | 17 Jan | 24 Jan | 31 Jan | 28 March | 04 April | 11 April 2022
  - STEM Online
    STEM Online
    
    Online English and STEM course for young learners, ages 12-17
    
    Available in winter and spring
    
    Lessons and online social activities
    
    English level: B2 (upper intermediate)
    
    Choose morning or afternoon
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: B2 (upper intermediate)
    Course length: 2 weeks
    Cost: £375 per week
    Start dates: Summer 2022 dates coming soon
  - Academic Study Preparation
  - Cambridge B2 First for Schools
  - Focus on Conversation: Explore English Online
  - Focus on Conversation: Discover English Online
- Young Learner Winter
  - English Explorer Winter
    English Explorer Winter
    For ages 12-17, explore London and learn English, in our school in Covent Garden, central London.
    
    Available in winter
    
    All English levels welcome
    
    Available in London
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: All
    Course length: 2 weeks
    Cost: £1347 (per week)
  - Future Leaders: Entrepreneurship
    Future Leaders: Entrepreneurship
    For ages 14-17, an English course for budding entrepreneurs to build their skills and a business plan for their big ideas.
    
    Available in winter, spring and summer
    
    English level: B2 (upper intermediate) and above
    
    Choose Oxford or London
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: B2 (upper intermediate)
    Course length: 2 weeks
    Cost: From £3023 (two weeks)
    Start dates: 10 January | 06 July 2022
  - Discover English Online
    Discover English Online
    
    Online English course for young learners, ages 8-11
    
    Available in winter and spring
    
    Lessons and online social activities
    
    English level: A2 (elementary) and above. A1 (beginner) with a parent/guardian.
    
    Choose morning or afternoon
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: A2+ (A1 with a parent)
    Course length: 1-4 weeks
    Cost: £130 per week
    Start dates: 04 Oct | 11 Oct | 18 Oct | 25 Oct | 1 Nov 2021 | 03 Jan | 10 Jan | 17 Jan | 24 Jan | 31 Jan | 28 March | 04 April | 11 April 2022
  - Explore English Online
    Explore English Online
    
    Online English course for young learners, ages 12-17
    
    Available in winter and spring
    
    Lessons and online social activities
    
    English level: A2 (elementary) and above
    
    Choose morning or afternoon
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: A2(elementary) and above
    Course length: 1-7 weeks
    Cost: £130 per week
    Start dates: 04 Oct | 11 Oct | 18 Oct | 25 Oct | 01 Nov 2021 | 03 Jan | 10 Jan | 17 Jan | 24 Jan | 31 Jan | 28 March | 04 April | 11 April 2022
  - STEM Online
    STEM Online
    
    Online English and STEM course for young learners, ages 12-17
    
    Available in winter and spring
    
    Lessons and online social activities
    
    English level: B2 (upper intermediate)
    
    Choose morning or afternoon
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: B2 (upper intermediate)
    Course length: 2 weeks
    Cost: £375 per week
    Start dates: Summer 2022 dates coming soon
  - Cambridge B2 First for Schools
    Cambridge B2 First for Schools
    
    Course for students working towards the B2 First for Schools examination
    
    Ages 12-17
    
    Available in January
    
    Additional exam practice
    
    Self-study guidance
    
    Improve both accuracy and vocabulary range
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: B1+
    Course length: 10 weeks
    Start dates: 2022 Dates coming soon
- Young Learner Spring
  - Discover English
    Discover English
    For ages 8-11, to learn and improve their English and enjoy a range of fun activities.
    
    Available in spring and summer
    
    All English levels welcome
    
    Available at Frensham or Ellesmere
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: All
    Course length: 1-6 weeks
    Cost: From £979 per week
    Start dates: 09 April | 16 April | 06 July | 20 July | 27 July | 03 August | 10 August 2022
  - English Experience
    English Experience
    For ages 12-17, to learn English and explore the UK through lesson topics, activities and study trips.
    
    Available in spring and summer
    
    All English levels welcome
    
    Choose Ellesmere, Moulton or Oxford
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: All
    Course length: 1-5 weeks
    Cost: From £884 per week
    Start dates: 03 April | 10 April |17 April | 22 June | 29 June | 06 July | 13 July | 20 July | 27 July | 03 August | 2022
  - STEM in partnership with LEGO education
    STEM in partnership with LEGO education
    For ages 12-17, intermediate English level, to learn STEM using the LEGO®MINDSTORMS® EV3 robot
    
    Available in spring and summer
    
    English level: B1 (intermediate) and above
    
    Available at Frensham
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: B1(intermediate) +
    Course length: 2 weeks
    Cost: £2704 (two weeks)
    Start dates: 09 April | 06 July | 20 July 2022
  - Discover English Online
    Discover English Online
    
    Online English course for young learners, ages 8-11
    
    Available in winter and spring
    
    Lessons and online social activities
    
    English level: A2 (elementary) and above. A1 (beginner) with a parent/guardian.
    
    Choose morning or afternoon
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: A2+ (A1 with a parent)
    Course length: 1-4 weeks
    Cost: £130 per week
    Start dates: 04 Oct | 11 Oct | 18 Oct | 25 Oct | 1 Nov 2021 | 03 Jan | 10 Jan | 17 Jan | 24 Jan | 31 Jan | 28 March | 04 April | 11 April 2022
  - Explore English Online
    Explore English Online
    
    Online English course for young learners, ages 12-17
    
    Available in winter and spring
    
    Lessons and online social activities
    
    English level: A2 (elementary) and above
    
    Choose morning or afternoon
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: A2(elementary) and above
    Course length: 1-7 weeks
    Cost: £130 per week
    Start dates: 04 Oct | 11 Oct | 18 Oct | 25 Oct | 01 Nov 2021 | 03 Jan | 10 Jan | 17 Jan | 24 Jan | 31 Jan | 28 March | 04 April | 11 April 2022
  - STEM Online
    STEM Online
    
    Online English and STEM course for young learners, ages 12-17
    
    Available in winter and spring
    
    Lessons and online social activities
    
    English level: B2 (upper intermediate)
    
    Choose morning or afternoon
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: B2 (upper intermediate)
    Course length: 2 weeks
    Cost: £375 per week
    Start dates: Summer 2022 dates coming soon
- Young Learner Summer (international)
  - Explore English Junior
    Explore English Junior
    For ages 8-11, to meet new friends, take supervised study trips around Scotland, and gain skills and confidence using English.
    
    Available in summer
    
    All English levels welcome
    
    Available in Edinburgh
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: All
    Course length: 1-8 weeks
    Cost: £1124 per week
    Start dates: 26 June | 03 July | 10 July | 17 July | 24 July | 31 July | 07 Aug | 14 Aug 2022
  - Discover English
    Discover English
    For ages 8-11, to learn and improve their English and enjoy a range of fun activities.
    
    Available in spring and summer
    
    All English levels welcome
    
    Available at Frensham or Ellesmere
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: All
    Course length: 1-6 weeks
    Cost: From £979 per week
    Start dates: 09 April | 16 April | 06 July | 20 July | 27 July | 03 August | 10 August 2022
  - Explore English
    Explore English
    
    For ages 12-17, who want to learn English and have an action-packed Scottish experience too.
    
    Available in summer
    
    All English levels welcome
    
    Available in Edinburgh
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: All
    Course length: 1-8 weeks
    Cost: £1066 per week
    Lesson time a week: 15 hours
    Start dates: 26 June | 03 July | 10 July | 17 July | 24 July | 31 July | 07 Aug | 14 Aug 2022
  - Active English
    Active English
    
    For ages 12-17, to learn and improve their English and excel in a chosen activity with a professional coach.
    
    Available in summer
    
    All English levels welcome
    
    Available at Frensham, Ellesmere, Moulton and Oxford
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: All
    Course length: 1-6 weeks
    Cost: From £959 per week
    Start dates: 22 June | 29 June | 06 July | 13 July | 20 July | 27 July | 03 Aug | 10 Aug 2022
  - English Plus
    English Plus
    For ages 12-17, to prepare students to study in an English-speaking environment and gain an English language qualification.
    
    Available in spring and summer
    
    All English levels welcome
    
    Available at Frensham, Ellesmere, Moulton and Oxford
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: B1
    Course length: 1-6 weeks
    Cost: From £959 per week
    Start dates: 06 July | 13 July | 20 July | 27 July | 03 August | 10 August 2022
  - Animal Welfare
    Animal Welfare
    For ages 12-17, a course for young learners who want to improve their English, go on study trips, take part in activities and learn more about animals.
    
    Available in summer
    
    All English levels welcome
    
    Available at Moulton
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: All
    Course length: 1-6 weeks
    Cost: £1018 per week
    Start dates: 22 June | 29 June | 06 July | 13 July | 20 July | 27 July 2022
  - English Experience
    English Experience
    For ages 12-17, to learn English and explore the UK through lesson topics, activities and study trips.
    
    Available in spring and summer
    
    All English levels welcome
    
    Choose Ellesmere, Moulton or Oxford
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: All
    Course length: 1-5 weeks
    Cost: From £884 per week
    Start dates: 03 April | 10 April |17 April | 22 June | 29 June | 06 July | 13 July | 20 July | 27 July | 03 August | 2022
  - Football Academy
    Football Academy
    For ages 12-17, students can experience what it’s like to be a professional footballer and take their game to the next level with a professional UEFA coach.
    
    Available in summer
    
    All English levels welcome
    
    Available at Ellesmere
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: All
    Course length: 2 weeks
    Cost: £3016 (two weeks)
    Start dates: 06 July | 20 July 2022
  - Tennis Academy
    Tennis Academy
    For ages 12-17, a fully immersive tennis experience for your child to improve their tennis with a professional tennis coach.
    
    Available in summer
    
    English level: B1 (intermediate) and above
    
    Available at Ellesmere
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: All
    Course length: 2 weeks
    Cost: £2808 (two weeks)
    Start dates: 06 July | 20 July 2022
  - STEM in partnership with LEGO education
    STEM in partnership with LEGO education
    For ages 12-17, intermediate English level, to learn STEM using the LEGO®MINDSTORMS® EV3 robot
    
    Available in spring and summer
    
    English level: B1 (intermediate) and above
    
    Available at Frensham
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: B1(intermediate) +
    Course length: 2 weeks
    Cost: £2704 (two weeks)
    Start dates: 09 April | 06 July | 20 July 2022
  - Future Leaders: Entrepreneurship
    Future Leaders: Entrepreneurship
    For ages 14-17, an English course for budding entrepreneurs to build their skills and a business plan for their big ideas.
    
    Available in winter, spring and summer
    
    English level: B2 (upper intermediate) and above
    
    Choose Oxford or London
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: B2 (upper intermediate)
    Course length: 2 weeks
    Cost: From £3023 (two weeks)
    Start dates: 10 January | 06 July 2022
  - Future Leaders: World Leader
    Future Leaders: World Leader
    For ages 14-17, a summer English course for the next world leaders: explore global issues, such as climate change and help build a better world.
    
    Available in summer
    
    English level: B2 (upper intermediate) and above
    
    Available at Oxford
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: B2 (upper intermediate)
    Course length: 2 weeks
    Cost: £3023 (two weeks)
    Start dates: 06 July 2022
  - Future Leaders: Young MBA
    Future Leaders: Young MBA
    For ages 14-17, a summer English course for the next business leaders: an introduction to what it is like to study for an MBA at a prestigious business school.
    
    Available in summer
    
    English level: B2 (upper intermediate) and above
    
    Available at Oxford
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: B2 (upper intermediate)
    Course length: 2 weeks
    Cost: £3023 (two weeks)
    Start dates: 20 July 2022
  - Outdoor Learning Academy
  - Performing Arts Academy
- Young Learner Summer (UK students)
- Young Learner schools
  - Edinburgh
    IH Edinburgh Young Learner Centre
    
    Your child will stay in a historical 16th century iconic building, learn English and explore Scotland.
    
    Courses available:
    
    Explore English Junior | Ages 8-11 | Summer
    
    Explore English | Ages 12-17 | Summer
    
    Courses for groups available all year
    
    View the page
  - Ellesmere
    IH Ellesmere Young Learner Centre
    
    Learn English and explore Manchester, Liverpool and Wales.
    
    Courses available:
    
    Discover English | Ages 8-11 | Summer
    
    Active English | Ages 12-17 | Summer
    
    English Plus | Ages 12-17 | Summer
    
    English Experience | Ages 12-17 | Summer
    
    Football Academy | Ages 12-17 | Summer
    
    Tennis Academy | Ages 12-17 | Summer
    
    View the page
  - Moulton
    IH Moulton Young Learner Centre
    
    Learn English and explore London, Oxford and the Harry Potter Studio.
    
    Courses available:
    
    Active English | Ages 12-17 | Summer
    
    English Plus | Ages 12-17 | Summer
    
    Animal Care | Ages 12-17 | Summer
    
    English Experience | Ages 12-17 | Summer
    
    View the page
  - Frensham
    IH Frensham Young Learner Centre
    
    Learn English and explore London, Windsor and Brighton.
    
    Courses available:
    
    Discover English | Ages 8-11 | Spring and Summer
    
    Active English | Ages 12-17 | Summer
    
    English Plus | Ages 12-17 | Spring and Summer
    
    STEM | Ages 12-17 | Spring and Summer
    
    View the page
  - Oxford
    IH Oxford Young Learner Centre
    
    Learn English and explore London, Oxford and Cambridge.
    
    Courses available:
    
    Active English | Ages 12-17 | Summer
    
    English Plus | Ages 12-17 | Summer
    
    English Experience | Ages 12-17 | Summer
    
    Future Leaders: Entrepreneurship | Ages 14-17 | Summer
    
    Future Leaders: World Leaders | Ages 14-17 | Summer
    
    Future Leaders: Young MBA | Ages 14-17 | Summer
    
    View the page
- What’s included?
- Young Learner care
- Courses for groups
- Reasons to choose us
- Steps for success
- Young Learner FAQs
- Download the brochure
English courses for children and teenagers
A few weeks in a young learner’s life can bring confidence, English language skills, new friends from all over the world, experience of British culture and visits to some of the most famous places in the world.
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Executive Centre
- Executive Online
  - Executive One-to-One Online
    Executive One-to-One Online
    Prepare for a job interview or a big presentation, without even leaving your desk.
    
    6 hour lesson packages, which can be divided into time slots to suit you
    
    A session can last 30 minutes to an hour – you choose
    
    Available from 7am to 10pm UK time, 7 days per week
    
    You will get a dedicated trainer, that is matched to your needs.
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: All
    Course length: You choose
    Start dates: You choose
  - Business Writing Online
  - Business Communication Online
  - Bitesize Business English Online
  - Business Speaking Online Self-Study Course
    Business Speaking Online Self-Study Course
    Improve your English speaking for business with this online course
    
    Focused, effective practice of English skills in over 30 common business settings
    
    Study in your own time. You can pause any of the lessons whenever you need to and simply start again where you left off
    
    Over 600 key business expressions in natural contexts
    
    This course has 30 lessons (60 hours of content)
    
    Available on iOS and Android mobile devices
    
    View the course
  - Wordmine Online Self-Study Course
    Wordmine Online Self-Study Course
    Improve your English vocabulary with this personalised online course.
    
    General vocabulary and 22 specialised subject areas
    
    Wordmine is designed for learners of all levels
    
    Increase your vocabulary in just 15 minutes a day
    
    This course has 330 hours of content and 6,500 words to learn.
    
    Available on iOS and Android mobile devices
    
    View the course
  - Business Cultural Trainers Certificate
  - Professional Writing Online
  - English for the online office
  - Language for Leadership and Cultural Awareness
- Executive courses in London
  - Executive Group
    Executive Group
    
    Small group course for professionals tailored to your goals.
    
    Available for elementary English language level and above
    
    You will be placed in a class with people of a similar level to you
    
    Choose from 15 or 30 lessons a week
    
    Morning and afternoon lessons available
    
    Start dates every week
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: A2
    Course length: Min 1 week
    Cost: From £648 per week
    Start dates: Every Monday (except UK public holidays)
  - Executive Intensive
    Executive Intensive
    Live with a personal language trainer for one-to-one tuition and also attend English classes for professionals at The Executive Centre.
    
    Available for elementary English language level and above
    
    Your classes will be with people of a similar level to you
    
    15 group lessons at The Executive Centre
    
    10 hours of one-to-one tuition with your language trainer host
    
    Morning and afternoon lessons available
    
    Start dates every week
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: A2
    Course length: Min 1 week
    Cost: £2468 per week
    Start dates: Every Sunday (arrival day with host family)
  - Executive One-to-One
    Executive One-to-One
    Your own language trainer focused exclusively on your goals.
    
    Available for any level
    
    Choose from 15, 25, 30 or 35 lessons per week
    
    You can also book individual one-to-one lessons (5 lesson minimum)
    
    Lessons will be arranged to suit you (weekends available on request)
    
    The course is created entirely for you
    
    Start any time, any day
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: All
    Course length: You choose
    Cost: From £459 per week
    Lesson time a week: You choose
    Start dates: You choose
  - Executive Combination
    Executive Combination
    Combine a small group course with one-to-one coaching for an intensive language course focused on your career goals.
    
    Available for elementary level and above
    
    You will be placed in a class with people of a similar level to you
    
    15 group lessons and 10 one-to-one lessons per week
    
    Morning and afternoon lessons available
    
    Start dates every week
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: A2
    Course length: Min 1 week
    Cost: From £1448 per week
    Start dates: Every Monday (except UK public holidays)
  - Business Cultural Trainers Certificate
  - Professional Development
- Coaching Courses
- How will I benefit?
- How does executive training work?
- Executive Centre benefits
- Explore London
- PRINCE2 Project Management Courses in London
  PRINCE2 Project Management Courses in London
  Project Management courses in London.
  
  Gain first class project management skills for any industry or size of company.
  View the course
  Minimum English Level: C1
  Course length: 4-5 days
  Cost: £ POA
  Start dates: Bespoke start dates
- Bespoke training for company groups
  - How it works
    Training for companies
    Our experts can create an entirely bespoke training programme based on your needs and goals.
    
    We start with a conversation. We listen to what you would like to achieve, what your current capabilities are and discuss the most practical, cost-effective way of working with you.
    View the page
  - Our clients and case studies
    Company training – our clients
    You can trust our team’s expertise. View our extensive client list and read some case studies.
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The Executive Centre
We offer executive language training courses for busy professionals, who want to learn or improve their English in specific areas, to enhance their careers.
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Foreign Languages
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We offer evening, weekend and private language courses at our purpose built language school in Covent Garden, central London. In-company language courses can be delivered at your place of work or at our school.
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Evening Courses
- Evening classes Online
- Business English evening classes
  - Business Writing
    Business Writing evening class
    Our Business Writing evening class programme is delivered in small groups and covers topics relevant to today’s business professional. The topics are chosen by the group in consultation with the teacher at the start of the course.
    
    Learn and network: Wednesdays 18.30-20.30
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    Minimum English Level: B1
    Course length: 8 weeks
    Cost: £450
    Start dates: 10 Mar | 30 June | 20 Oct 2021
  - Business Communication
    Business Communication evening class
    Our Business Communication course focuses on developing English language confidence and giving you a skill-set for high-level international communication and relationship-building. The topics are chosen by the group in consultation with the teacher at the start of the course.
    
    Learn and network: Wednesdays 18.30-20.30
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    Minimum English Level: B1
    Course length: 8 weeks
    Cost: £450
    Start dates: 13 Jan | 5 May | 25 Aug 2021
- General English evening classes
  General English evening classes
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  - General English evening course
    General English evening class
    Our General English evening course covers core English language skills with an emphasis on improving your fluency and building confidence when speaking English.
    
    These classes are ideal if you work during the day, or for students looking to take extra English classes in the evening.
    
    Meet new people with a fun sociable class: Mondays 18.30-20.30
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    Minimum English Level: A2-C1+
    Course length: Min 4 weeks
    Cost: From £90
    Lesson time a week: 2 hours
    Start dates: every Monday * 2020 Starting 6 Jan except UK holidays
  - Focus on Grammar
    Focus on Grammar
    Develop the range and accuracy of your English grammar. The course concentrates on specific grammar points, with each lesson using a range of activities to practise and consolidate learning.
    
    Improve your English grammar on Wednesday evenings: 18.30-20.30
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    Minimum English Level: B1
    Course length: 8 weeks
    Cost: £175
    Start dates: 28 Apr | 1 Sept 2021
  - Focus on Pronunciation
    Focus on Pronunciation
    A couple of hours one evening a week could make all the difference to your English pronunciation and career goals. Practise and improve your English pronunciation and intonation through a variety of stimulating tasks and activities.
    
    Improve your English pronunciation on Wednesday evenings: 18.30-20.30.
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    Minimum English Level: B1
    Course length: 8 weeks
    Cost: From £175
    Start dates: 3 Mar - 21 April | 30 June - 18 Aug | 27 Oct - 15 Dec
  - Focus on Writing
    Focus on Writing
    From emails to reports, application letters to essays, and letter writing to blogging, our evening writing skills course will teach you different writing styles and help you write in English with confidence.
    
    Improve your writing in English on Wednesday evenings: 18.30-20.30
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    Minimum English Level: B1
    Course length: 8 weeks
    Cost: £175
    Start dates: 31 Mar -19 May | 23 June - 11 Aug | 29 Sept - 17 Nov
  - Focus on Conversation
    Focus on Conversation
    Our evening Conversation Classes are ideal for people living and working in London who want to improve their English communication skills and focus on speaking. They focus on developing fluency, vocabulary, pronunciation and strategies for conversation.
    
    Improve your conversation in English on Thursday evenings: 18.30-20.30
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    Minimum English Level: B1
    Course length: Min 4 weeks
    Cost: From £90
    Start dates: every Thursday
- IELTS evening classes
  IELTS evening classes
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  - IELTS academic preparation online evening course
  - IELTS preparation evening course
    IELTS preparation evening course
    Prepare for IELTS around your schedule with an evening class. This course is created for your individual needs. Tell us the IELTS score you would like to achieve and we will create a study plan with you to work towards it.
    
    Tuesday and Thursday evening classes: 18.30-20.30
    
    Choose from 4 or 8 weeks courses
    
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    Minimum English Level: B2
    Course length: 4 weeks
    Cost: £195
    Lesson time a week: 4
    Start dates: 31 Aug | 28 Sept | 26 Oct | 23 Nov 2021
- Cambridge Exams evening classes
  - IELTS Masterclass Level up Band 5.0 to 6.0
  - Cambridge B2 First (FCE) evening
    Cambridge B2 First (FCE) evening
    10 week evening course to get you ready for your Cambridge B2 First exam.
    
    Tuesday and Thursday evening classes 18.30-20.30
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    Minimum English Level: B2
    Course length: 10 weeks
    Cost: £490
    Start dates: 5 Oct – 9 Dec 2021
  - Cambridge B2 First evening online (FCE)
  - Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) evening
    Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) evening
    10 week evening course to get you ready for your Cambridge C1 Advanced exam.
    
    Tuesday and Thursday evening classes 18.30-20.30
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    Minimum English Level: C1
    Course length: 10 weeks
    Cost: £490
    Start dates: 22 June – 26 Aug | 5 Oct – 9 Dec 2021
  - Cambridge C1 Advanced evening online (CAE)
  - Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE) evening
    Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE) evening
    10 week evening course to get you ready for your Cambridge C2 Proficiency exam.
    
    Tuesday and Thursday evening classes 18.30-20.30
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    Minimum English Level: Test
    Course length: 10 weeks
    Cost: £490 + £30 reg fee
    Start dates: 30 Mar – 03 June | 22 June - 26 Aug | 28 Sept – 2 Dec 2020
  - Cambridge C2 Proficiency evening online (CPE)
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Adult evening classes in London
Learn and socialise. Meet other people from all over the world that live and work in the city, while you advance your life goals.
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Exam Centre
- IELTS Test
- Online Testing – LanguageCert
- Cambridge Admissions Testing – Belfast
- Cambridge Exams
  - Prepare for Cambridge Exams
    Prepare for Cambridge Exams
    
    The Cambridge English qualifications are part of the University of Cambridge and are accepted by thousands of businesses and educational institutions throughout the world. We run preparation courses for all Cambridge levels.
    
    Prepare to pass your Cambridge exam.
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    Cambridge B2 First
    Cambridge C1 Advanced
  - Cambridge Exam test venue and dates
    Cambridge Exam test venue Central London
    Take your Cambridge English exams at IH London in Covent Garden, Central London. View dates and fees.
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  - Register for a Cambridge Exam
    Register for a Cambridge English Exam
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  - About Cambridge Exams
    About Cambridge English Exams
    Cambridge English exams are part of the University of Cambridge and are accepted by over 13,500 universities, employers and governments around the world. Find out which Cambridge Exam is best for you.
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  - Cambridge Exams FAQs
- OET Test centre
  - Prepare for the OET
    OET Preparation in London
    We teach medical English face-to-face in our school in Covent Garden, London, and we have online courses available so you can study from anywhere in the world.
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  - OET test venues
    OET Test centre
    Choose from 8 OET test locations across the UK, Ireland and Nigeria.
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  - OET test dates
    OET test dates
    OET is available monthly, up to 24 times per year.
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  - About the OET test
    About the OET test
    OET is an international English language test for healthcare professionals seeking to register and practise in an English-speaking environment.
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  - How to defer the OET exam
    How to defer the OET exam
    If you have booked your OET exam, but can’t take the test, then you can defer.
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- LanguageCert testing centre
  - LanguageCert FAQs
- Linguaskill testing centre
  - Linguaskill Business
- PRINCE2 Project Management Course
- Test your level of English
Exam Centre
We are one of the largest IELTS test centres in Europe and an accredited centre for Cambridge exams, BULATS for business English and OET for medical English. Other schools send their students to us to sit their exams.
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