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  - Chapter Highbury
    Chapter Highbury
    A modern student residence located in vibrant north London. It is moments 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.
    
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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.
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  - Chapter Islington
    Chapter Islington
    A modern student residence in vibrant north London, moments from Caledonian Park and one tube stop away from King’s Cross St Pancras station.
    
    On-site gym, cinema room, art studio, games area with karaoke, study areas, social spaces and TV lounge. Single rooms with private bathrooms.
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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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Why learn with us?
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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Learn English
- English courses
  - General English course
    General English
    
    A great all-round course, for all levels. Improve your English speaking, writing, reading and listening skills.
    
    Choose from 15, 20 or 25 lessons per week
    
    Morning or afternoon classes available
    
    Start dates every Monday
    
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    Minimum English Level: A2+
    Course length: Min 1 week
    Cost: From £185
    Start dates: Every Monday *except public bank holidays
  - General English Plus LanguageCert
    General English Plus LanguageCert
    
    Boost your English speaking skills and prepare for the LanguageCert Speaking exam, an internationally recognised qualification.
    
    5 lunchtime lessons a week (12.15-13.10)
    
    Book alone or as a perfect addition to our other courses, especially General English 15 Morning
    
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    Minimum English Level: A1-C1
    Course length: Min 2 weeks
    Cost: From £185 + £50-£70 Fee
    Start dates: 6,20 Jan, 3,17 Feb, 2, 16 ,30 Mar, 27 Apr, 11, 25 May, 8, 22 June, 6, 20 July, 3, 17 Aug, 14, 28 Sept, 12, 26 Oct, 9, 23 Nov, 7 Dec 2020
  - Academic Skills
    Academic Skills
    Academic Skills for international students who want to learn and prepare for the academic culture of a university in the UK.
    
    15 lessons per week
    
    Morning lessons 09.00-12.00
    
    4 week course
    
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    Minimum English Level: B2
    Course length: 4 weeks
    Cost: £1080
    Lessons a week: 15
    Start dates: 6 Jan, 3 Feb, 2, 30 Mar, 27 Apr, 1 June, 6 July, 3 Aug, 1 Sept, 28 Sept, 26 Oct, 23 Nov 2020
  - London Experience
    London Experience
    A fun way to improve your English, while exploring London’s history, architecture, and what it is like to live in one of the most famous cities in the world.
    
    Start dates every Monday in January, June, July and August.
    
    15 lessons per week
    
    Afternoon course: book standalone or combine with another course
    
    Choose from 1 to 4 weeks
    
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    Minimum English Level: B1
    Course length: 1-4 weeks
    Cost: From £400
    Lessons a week: 15
    Start dates: Every Monday in January, June, July and August 2020 (except UK public holidays)
  - English with Work Experience
    English with work experience
    Learn English in class, and practise your skills on a work experience placement with IH London.
    
    You will work in HR, Sales and Marketing, Modern Languages, Student Services or Finance.
    
    Designed for undergraduates or very young professionals to gain professional experience while improving their English skills.
    
    4 week course (2 week course without work experience available)
    
    July and August start dates
    
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    Minimum English Level: B1
    Course length: 2-4 weeks
    Cost: From £1250
    Lessons a week: 25
    Start dates: 6,20 July, 3, 17 Aug 2020
  - 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 09.00-12.00 or 13.15 – 16.15
    
    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)
  - Home and School
    Home and School
    Stay with an experienced English tutor to learn at school and at home. Classroom lessons in the morning at IH London and afternoons with your host tutor.
    
    Full-board accommodation with a private, comfortable study bedroom included
    
    15 lessons per week at IH London and 10 lessons one-to-one personalised English tuition with your host
    
    Start dates every Monday
    
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    Minimum English Level: A2+
    Course length: min 2 weeks
    Cost: from £1095
    Lessons a week: 25
    Lesson time a week: You choose
    Start dates: Every Monday (except UK public holidays)
  - One-to-One
    One-to-One General English
    One-to-One English language tuition that is tailored to your specific needs and goals.
    
    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 +
    Course length: You choose
    Cost: From £1220
    Lesson time a week: You choose
    Start dates: You choose
  - Free and low cost evening English lessons
    Free and low cost English lessons in London
    Free and low cost English evening lessons.
    
    These classes are low-cost because the teachers who teach these classes are learning to teach and have not yet qualified.
    
    The classes are free if you are a refugee, an asylum seeker or over 65 years old.
    
    Lesson times are 18.30-20.30
    
    Classes for all levels
    
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- 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 Academic
    IELTS Academic Test Preparation
    
    Gain the IELTS score you need to achieve your next career goal, study at an English-speaking university, or travel.
    
    Start dates every month
    
    Choose from a 4 or 8 week preparation course
    
    Choose from 15 or 20 lessons per week (afternoon classes)
    
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    Minimum English Level: B1
    Course length: 4 or 8 weeks
    Cost: From £1080
    Start dates: 6 Jan, 3 Feb, 2, 30 Mar, 27 Apr, 1 June, 6 July, 3 Aug, 1, 28 Sept, 26 Oct, 23 Nov 2020
  - IELTS Test Technique
    IELTS Test Technique
    
    An intensive one week course to prepare for the IELTS exam.
    
    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
    Course length: 1 week
    Cost: From £400
    Lessons a week: 25
    Start dates: 6 Jan, 3 Feb, 2, 30 Mar, 27 Apr, 1 June, 6 July, 3 Aug, 1, 28 Sept, 26 Oct, 23 Nov 2020
- 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 (FCE)
    Cambridge B2 First (FCE)
    
    Prepare for the Cambridge English First exam.
    
    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 £2500
    Lesson time a week: 15-20 hrs
    Start dates: 6 Jan, 30 Mar, 5 Oct 2020
  - Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE)
    Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE)
    
    Prove your advanced skills with the next Cambridge qualification.
    
    10 week course
    
    Choose from 15 or 20 lessons per week
    
    For C1 (advanced level) students
    
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    Minimum English Level: B2
    Course length: 10 weeks
    Cost: From £2500
    Lesson time a week: 15, 20 h
    Start dates: 6 Jan, 30 Mar, 5 Oct 2020
  - Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE)
    Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE)
    
    Prepare for the highest Cambridge English exam.
    
    Choose a 9 or 10 week course
    
    Choose from 15 or 20 lessons per week
    
    For C2 (proficient level) students
    
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    Minimum English Level: C1+
    Course length: 9-10 weeks
    Cost: From £2295
    Start dates: 6 Jan (9 weeks), 30 Mar (10 weeks), 28 Sept (10 weeks) 2020
  - Cambridge Intensive
    Cambridge Intensive
    
    Summer intensive course to prepare you for the Cambridge B2 First or Cambridge C1 Advanced exam.
    
    8 week summer course
    
    25 lessons per week
    
    For B2 (upper intermediate level) or C1 (advanced level) students
    
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    Minimum English Level: B2 - C1
    Course length: 8 weeks
    Cost: £3120
    Lessons a week: 25
    Start dates: B2 - 6 July, C1 - 6 July 2020
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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.
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  - Chapter Highbury
    Chapter Highbury
    A modern student residence located in vibrant north London. It is moments 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.
    
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  - Chapter Islington
    Chapter Islington
    A modern student residence in vibrant north London, moments from Caledonian Park and one tube stop away from King’s Cross St Pancras station.
    
    On-site gym, cinema room, art studio, games area with karaoke, study areas, social spaces and TV lounge. Single rooms with private bathrooms.
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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.
    View the accommodation
  - 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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Learn English in famous Covent Garden in central London
Courses for teenagers and adults, aged 16+, throughout the year. Learn English with the no. 1 Language School in Central London and speak to the world.
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Teacher Training
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  - Learn to teach English with CELTA
    Learn to teach with CELTA
    Learn to teach English and travel the world. The CELTA (Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults) is the most prestigious and widely recognised TEFL (Teaching English as Foreign Language) qualification across the globe.
    
    Read our guide and choose a CELTA option to suit you:
    
    Full-time in London
    
    Part-time in London
    
    Online and face-to-face blended course
    
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  - Learn to teach English with TESOL
    TESOL – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
    The IH Certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is designed for those with a non-native level of English who would like to teach English as a foreign language (TEFL).
    
    Course participants must have C1 advanced minimum English level, which is still advanced but a slightly lower level than is required for the CELTA.
    
    Full-time and part-time options available
    
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    Course length: 4 or 12 weeks
    Cost: From £1495
    Start dates: See course
  - 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.
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  - Learn to teach Italian, French or Spanish
    European 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
    
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- Qualified Teachers
  - Short courses
    Teacher Training short courses
    Short teacher development courses for EFL teachers, to suit all interests and stages of your career.
    
    Winter and summer courses available
    
    Train at our school in Covent Garden, central London
    
    New for summer 2019 – Oxford Teaching Training Campus
    
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  - Online short courses
    Teacher Training online short courses
    Online teacher development courses for EFL teachers
    
    Give your teaching skills and CV a boost, all around your busy schedule.
    
    Study online from anywhere in the world
    
    Slot in your study hours whenever it suits you
    
    Full range of courses available
    
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  - The Delta
    The Delta (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
    Advance your career with the Delta – the highest qualification available for English language teachers.
    
    Read our guide to Delta, then choose a Delta training option that suits you:
    
    Face-to-face
    
    Distance Delta online
    
    Face-to-face and online blended course
    
    Book a package or a single module
    
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  - MA Linguistics with DELTA
- Academic Managers
  - Certificate in Academic Management
    Certificate in Academic Management – Online
    A flexible online training programme for busy academic managers with fewer than 5 years’ management experience.
    
    Complete three online modules to gain the certificate.
    
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    Cost: From £350
  - Diploma in Academic Management
    Diploma in Academic Management – Online
    A flexible online training programme for busy academic managers with more than 5 years’ management experience.
    
    Complete four online modules, plus the extend assignment module (five in total) to be awarded the Diploma.
    
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    Cost: From £350
  - Teacher Trainer Development
    Teacher Trainer Development
    This course looks at approaches to teacher training, running seminars and workshops, the role of observation in a particular context and ways to support teachers’ continuing professional development.
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    Minimum English Level: C1+
    Course length: 2 weeks
    Cost: £860
    Lessons a week: 30
    Start dates: 3-14 Aug 2020
  - Academic Manager Development
    Academic Manager Development
    A course in London to teach how to be an effective academic manager and how to develop teams both working face-to-face and remotely.
    
    Topics include theories of staff motivation and their application, managing performance and managing educational change.
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    Minimum English Level: C1+/C2
    Course length: 1 week
    Cost: £685
    Lesson time a week: 13hrs, 45
    Start dates: 5 August
- Schools and Institutions
  - Certificate in Practical Teaching Skills
    Certificate in Practical Teaching Skills
    A course for institutions that want to provide professional development for their English language teachers within their own school.
    
    Teachers study alongside their usual teaching schedules.
    
    Online modules complement face-to-face training
    
    Dates arranged to suit you
    
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    Course length: 16 weeks
  - CELT-P
    CELT-P
    A course for schools that have a group of primary teachers (teaching 6 -12 year olds) who would like to gain the CELT-P qualification, awarded by Cambridge English.
    
    Face-to-face support and classroom observation at your school
    
    Online modules complement face-to-face training
    
    Dates arranged to suit you
    
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    Minimum English Level: B1
    Course length: 6 to 9 months
  - CELT-S
    CELT-S
    A course for schools that have a group of secondary teachers (teaching 11-18 year olds) who would like to gain the CELT-S qualification, awarded by Cambridge English.
    
    Face-to-face support and classroom observation at your school
    
    Online modules complement face-to-face training
    
    Dates arranged to suit you
    
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    Minimum English Level: B1
    Course length: 6 to 9 months
- Events
- 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 courses
  - Discover English
    Discover English
    For ages 8-11, to learn and improve their English and enjoy a range of summer activities.
    
    Lessons are based on topics, with new themes every week
    
    Lessons are mixed with sports and activities, arts and crafts and study trips
    
    The course is suitable for all English levels. (Your child will be in a class with students of a similar level)
    
    Available at Ellesmere and Frensham
    
    Wednesday arrival day
    
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    Minimum English Level: All
    Course length: 1-6 weeks
    Cost: From £915
    Lesson time a week: 15 hours
    Start dates: 8, 15, 22, 29 July, 5,12 Aug 2020
  - 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.
    
    English lessons every morning with afternoon study trips exploring Scotland
    
    Lessons are based on topics, with new themes every week
    
    Suitable for all English levels (your child will be in a class with students of a similar level)
    
    Available in Edinburgh
    
    Sunday arrival day
    
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    Minimum English Level: All
    Course length: 1-7 weeks
    Cost: £1050
    Lesson time a week: 15 hours
    Start dates: 28 June, 5, 12, 19, 26 July, 2, 9 Aug 2020
  - Explore English
    Explore English
    
    For ages 12-17, who want to learn English and have an action-packed Scottish experience too.
    
    English lessons every morning and afternoon study trips exploring Scotland
    
    Suitable for all English levels (your child will be in a class with students of a similar level)
    
    Available in Edinburgh
    
    Sunday arrival day
    
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    Minimum English Level: All
    Course length: 1-7 weeks
    Cost: £995
    Lesson time a week: 15 hours
    Start dates: 28 June, 5, 12, 19, 26 July, 2, 9 Aug 2020
  - Active English
    Active English
    
    For ages 12-17, to learn and improve their English and excel in a chosen activity with a professional coach.
    
    Over 10 professional coaching options, including football, performing arts, and horse riding.
    
    Choose one professional coaching activity for the course or try a different one every week.
    
    The course is suitable for all English levels. (Your child will be in a class with students of a similar level)
    
    Available at: Ellesmere, Frensham, Moulton, Oxford
    
    Wednesday arrival day
    
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    Minimum English Level: All
    Course length: 1-6 weeks
    Cost: From £895
    Lesson time a week: 15 hours
    Start dates: Dependent on centre
  - English Plus
    English Plus
    For ages 12-17, our most academic course to prepare students to study in an English-speaking environment and gain an internationally recognised English language qualification.
    
    Students gain the internationally recognised LanguageCert Speaking qualification
    
    21 hours of lessons per week, plus study trips and activities
    
    The course is suitable for all English levels. (Your child will be in a class with students of a similar level)
    
    Available at: Ellesmere, Frensham, Moulton, Oxford
    
    Wednesday arrival day
    
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    Minimum English Level: All
    Course length: 1-6 weeks
    Cost: From £895
    Lesson time a week: 21 hours
    Start dates: Dependent on centre
  - Animal Care
    Animal Care
    For ages 12-17, a course for young learners who want to learn or improve their English and learn more about animals.
    
    English language lessons in the morning, with the afternoons spent with the animals, plus study trips.
    
    Interactive learning sessions with fish, snakes, turtles, small monkeys, rabbits, meerkats, and birds.
    
    The course is suitable for all English levels. (Your child will be in a class with students of a similar level)
    
    Available at Moulton
    
    Wednesday arrival day
    
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    Minimum English Level: All
    Course length: 1-6 weeks
    Cost: £950
    Lesson time a week: 15 hours
    Start dates: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July, 05 Aug 2020
  - 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.
    
    The course follows the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, and develops skills such as debating, critical thinking and team work.
    
    Upper intermediate English level and above.
    
    Two week course
    
    Available at Frensham
    
    Wednesday arrival day
    
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    Minimum English Level: B2 +
    Course length: 2 weeks
    Cost: £2495
    Lesson time a week: 42 hours
    Start dates: 8 July 2020
  - 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.
    
    Just like a real MBA the course introduces strategic thinking and decision making, as well as skills in business.
    
    Upper intermediate English level and above.
    
    Two week course
    
    Available at Frensham
    
    Wednesday arrival day
    
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    Minimum English Level: B2 +
    Course length: 2 weeks
    Cost: £2495
    Lesson time a week: 42 hours
    Start dates: 22 July 2020
  - Future Leaders: Entrepreneurship
    Future Leaders: Entrepreneurship
    For ages 14-17, a summer English course for entrepreneurs in the making, this course builds skills and a business plan for their big ideas.
    
    Students will learn how to start a business, considering funding and financing as well as writing a business plan. Students work in groups to pitch their business to a panel of judges on the final day of the course.
    
    Upper intermediate English level and above.
    
    Two week course
    
    Available at Oxford
    
    Wednesday arrival day
    
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    Minimum English Level: B2 +
    Course length: 2 weeks
    Cost: £2795
    Lesson time a week: 42 hours
    Start dates: 8 July 2020
  - Future Leaders: Pre-University
    Future Leaders: Pre-University
    For ages 14-17, a summer English course for students focused on their goals, or looking for inspiration, for university and beyond.
    
    Students will learn new skills which will prepare them for studying in a British university.
    
    The course looks at admissions to UK universities: what they look for from students and what to include on applications.
    
    Upper intermediate English level and above.
    
    Two week course
    
    Available at Oxford
    
    Wednesday arrival day
    
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    Minimum English Level: B2 +
    Course length: 2 weeks
    Cost: £2650
    Lesson time a week: 42 hours
    Start dates: 29 July 2020
- 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.
    
    IH Edinburgh Young Learner centre is suitable for ages 8-17.
    
    Courses available:
    
    Explore English Junior
    
    Explore English
    
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  - Ellesmere
    IH Ellesmere Young Learner Centre
    
    Your child will stay in a traditional English boarding school in the beautiful Shropshire countryside, learn English and explore Manchester, Liverpool and North England.
    
    IH Ellesmere Young Learner centre is suitable for ages 8-17.
    
    Courses available:
    
    Discover English
    
    Active English
    
    English Plus
    
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  - Moulton
    IH Moulton Young Learner Centre
    
    Your child will stay in a modern school in a quiet village, with facilities that are used by international sports teams, learn English and explore London, Oxford and the Harry Potter Studio.
    
    IH Moulton Young Learner centre is suitable for ages 12-17.
    
    Courses available:
    
    Active English
    
    English Plus
    
    Animal Care
    
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  - Frensham
    IH Frensham Young Learner Centre
    
    Your child will study in a village in historic Surrey, in a school with traditional English academic buildings, learn English and explore London, Windsor and Brighton.
    
    IH Frensham Young Learner centre is suitable for ages 8-17.
    
    Courses available:
    
    Discover English
    
    Active English
    
    English Plus
    
    Future Leaders: World Leaders
    
    Future Leaders: Young MBA
    
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  - Oxford
    IH Oxford Young Learner Centre
    
    Your child will study in one of the most famous cities in the world, learn English and explore London, Oxford and Bath.
    
    IH Oxford Young Learner centre is suitable for ages 12-17.
    
    Courses available:
    
    Active English
    
    English Plus
    
    Future Leaders: Entrepreneurship
    
    Future Leaders: Pre-University
    
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Summer English schools for children and teenagers
A couple of 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 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
    
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    Minimum English Level: A2
    Course length: Min 1 week
    Cost: From £635 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: £2420 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
    
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    Minimum English Level: All
    Course length: You choose
    Cost: From £1220 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
    
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    Minimum English Level: A2
    Course length: Min 1 week
    Cost: From £1448 per week
    Start dates: Every Monday (except UK public holidays)
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- 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.
    
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    Minimum English Level: All
    Course length: You choose
    Start dates: You choose
  - Business Speaking online course
    Business Speaking online 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
    
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  - Practical English online course
    Practical English online 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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  - Wordmine online course
    Wordmine online 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
- Medical English
  - 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.
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: B2
    Course length: 1 week
    Cost: £450
    Lesson time a week: 25 hours
    Start dates: Sep: 9, 16, 30; Oct: 7, 28; Nov: 4, 18, 25
  - 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: £450
    Lesson time a week: 25 hours
    Start dates: Sep: 9, 16, 30; Oct: 7, 28; Nov; 4, 18, 25
  - 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: £75
    Lesson time a week: On request
    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 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
  - 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.
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: B2
    Cost: £189
  - 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
    Course length: 100 hours
    Cost: £189
- PRINCE2 Project Management
  PRINCE2 Project Management
  PRINCE2® Project Management course in London.
  
  Gain first class project management skills for any industry or size of company.
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  Minimum English Level: C1
  Course length: 1 week
  Cost: £ 999
  Start dates: 15 Jul, 5 Aug, 16 Sep
- 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.
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  - 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
- 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: 6 Mar, 3 Jul, 30 Oct
  - 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
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: B1
    Course length: 8 weeks
    Cost: £450
    Start dates: 1 May, 4 Sep
- 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
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: A1
    Course length: Min 4 weeks
    Cost: £90
    Lesson time a week: 2 hours
    Start dates: every Monday*
  - 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
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: B1
    Course length: 8 weeks
    Cost: £175
    Start dates: 1 May, 4 Sep
  - 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.
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: B1
    Course length: 8 weeks
    Cost: £175
    Start dates: 6 Mar, 3 Jul, 30 Oct
  - 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: 3 Apr, 2 Oct
  - 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
  - Focus on Academic Skills
    Focus on Academic Skills
    On this course you will develop a range of academic skills to prepare you for the culture and demands of a UK university. There is a clear focus on academic writing and language development.
    
    Improve your academic skills in English on Tuesday evenings: 18.30-20.30
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: B1
    Course length: 8 weeks
    Cost: £175
    Start dates: Tuesday
- IELTS evening classes
  IELTS evening classes
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  - 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
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: B2
    Course length: 4 weeks
    Cost: £195
    Lesson time a week: 4
    Start dates: 5 Mar, 2 Apr, 30 Apr, 4 Jun, 2 Jul, 30 Jul, 3 Sep, 1 Oct, 29 Oct, 26 Nov
  - IELTS Select Writing Task 1
    IELTS Select Writing Task 1
    This course focuses on writing skills so that you know what to expect for this part of the exam and can achieve your best possible IELTS score.
    
    One intensive lesson a week: Monday 16.30-18.30
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: B1
    Course length: Min 1 week
    Cost: from £30
    Lessons a week: 1
    Start dates: every Monday
  - IELTS Select Writing Task 2
    IELTS Select Writing Task 2
    This course focuses on writing skills so that you know what to expect in writing task 2 and can achieve your best possible IELTS score.
    
    One intensive lesson a week: Tuesday 16.30-18.30
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: B1
    Course length: Min 1 week
    Cost: from £30
    Start dates: every Tuesday
  - IELTS Select Listening
    IELTS Select Listening
    This course focuses on listening skills so that you know what to expect and can achieve your best possible IELTS score.
    
    One intensive lesson a week: Wednesday 16.30-18.30
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: B1
    Course length: Min 1 week
    Cost: from £30
    Start dates: every Wednesday
  - IELTS Select Speaking
    IELTS Select Speaking
    This course focuses on speaking skills so that you know what to expect and can achieve your best possible IELTS score.
    
    One intensive lesson a week: Thursday 16.30-18.30
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: B1
    Course length: Min 1 week
    Cost: from £30
    Start dates: every Thursday
  - IELTS Select Reading
    IELTS Select Reading
    This course focuses on reading skills so that you know what to expect and can achieve your best possible IELTS score.
    
    One intensive lesson a week: Friday 16.30-18.30
    
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: B1
    Course length: Min 1 week
    Cost: from £30
    Start dates: every Friday
  - IELTS Select 5
    IELTS Select 5
    This course focuses on all skills so you can achieve your best possible IELTS score.
    
    Monday – Writing Skills Part 1
    
    Tuesday – Writing Skills Part 2
    
    Wednesday – Listening Skills
    
    Thursday – Speaking Skills
    
    Friday – Reading Skills
    
    All sessions run 16.30 – 18.30
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: B1
    Course length: Min 1 week
    Cost: from £150
    Start dates: every Monday*
- Cambridge Exams evening classes
  - 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
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: B2
    Course length: 10 weeks
    Cost: £490
    Start dates: 2 Apr, 18 Jun, 8 Oct
  - 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
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: C1
    Course length: 10 weeks
    Cost: £490
    Start dates: 2 Apr, 18 Jun, 8 Oct
  - 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
    View the course
    Minimum English Level: C2
    Course length: 10 weeks
    Cost: £490
    Start dates: 2 Apr, 1 Oct
- Free and low cost English lessons
  - Elementary
    Free English lessons: Elementary
    These classes are low-cost because the teachers are learning to teach and have not yet qualified. Choose this class if you are at elementary level.
    
    Evening and afternoon classes.
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    Minimum English Level: A1
    Course length: 2-6 Weeks
    Cost: from £25
  - Pre-Intermediate
    Free English lessons: Pre-Intermediate
    These classes are low-cost because the teachers are learning to teach and have not yet qualified. Choose this class if you are at pre-intermediate level.
    
    Evening and afternoon classes.
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    Minimum English Level: A2
    Course length: 2-6 Weeks
    Cost: from £25
  - Intermediate
    Free English lessons: Intermediate
    These classes are low-cost because the teachers are learning to teach and have not yet qualified. Choose this class if you are at intermediate level.
    
    Evening and afternoon classes.
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    Minimum English Level: B1
    Course length: 2-6 Weeks
    Cost: from £25
  - Upper-Intermediate
    Free English lessons: Upper-Intermediate
    These classes are low-cost because the teachers are learning to teach and have not yet qualified. Choose this class if you are at upper-intermediate level.
    
    Evening and afternoon classes.
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    Minimum English Level: B2
    Course length: 2-6 Weeks
    Cost: from £25
- Test your level of English
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Exam Centre
- Computer Delivered IELTS
- IELTS exam centre
  - 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 test venues
    IELTS exam centre
    Choose from 10 IELTS test venues across the UK. We hold regular Saturday tests, and a number of Thursday tests, throughout the year.
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  - Register for an IELTS test
    Register for an IELTS test
    You can register and pay for your IELTS test online, by email, by post, or in person.
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  - Check your results online
    Check your IELTS results online
    When and how to check your results, certificates and IELTS scores explained.
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  - About IELTS
    About IELTS
    IELTS evaluates all of your English skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) and is designed to reflect real-life use of English – at study, at work, and at play. IELTS is recognised globally as the English test for higher education and immigration.
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  - IELTS for UK Visas
    IELTS for UK Visas
    IELTS is approved as a Secure English Language Test for UK visas.
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  - Reach IELTS online course
  - IELTS FAQs
- IELTS for TfL drivers
- 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
    Apply for a Cambridge English Exam by completing our online form or downloading the application form.
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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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- BULATS exams
- OET exam centre
  - Prepare for the OET
    Medical English
    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 exam centre
    Choose from 7 OET test locations across the UK and Ireland.
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  - OET exam dates
    OET exam dates and deadlines
    OET is available monthly, up to 12 times per year. Find out the 2019 dates.
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  - About the OET exam
    About the OET exam
    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
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- Linguaskill testing centre
  - Linguaskill Business
- Project Management Programmes
- Test your level of English
- Cambridge Admissions Testing – BMAT
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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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