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

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

Teacher Training View all

Do I have to log on at specific times for online CPD courses?
What else would I be expected to do outside the timetabled hours?
How much time am I expected to spend per week on each module or task for online CPD courses?
How would I be assessed on the course?
I’ve never done an online course before; will I need a lot of technical and IT knowledge?

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Would I have to attend all the course hours?
What is the course timetable?
What happens in the methodology sessions?
When would I start teaching?
Who would I be teaching?

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Can I drink in the exam room?
Can I have my mobile phone with me if it’s turned off?
Will I have extra time to transfer my answers onto the answer-sheet?
In Paper 2 (Writing) shall I leave a space between lines (one line blank) on the question paper?
What do I do if I have a question during the exam?

LanguageCert testing View all

Do the learners have to follow a certain course book?
Who needs to be contacted if a certificate is lost?
Are there any sample exam papers?
What happens in case a person succeeds only in either the Written or the Spoken exam?
What’s the minimum/maximum age limit for candidates?

General IH London View all

I need to open a bank account. How do I do it?
Can I have discount on public transport?
I gave International House as my correspondence address, how do I find out if I have any mail?
Is there a place in the school where I can eat my lunch?
I have some questions regarding payment. Who should I ask?

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International House Trust Limited (trading as International House London) is a company registered in England and Wales, company number 01239120, and a registered charity, No. 270860. Registered office: 16 Stukeley Street, London, WC2B 5LQ. info@ihlondon.com. IH London is a member of English UK, the national association for English Language Teaching. Company no. 05120951.

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