Our story
Our story began in 1953, with our founders John Haycraft (CBE) and his wife Brita Haycraft who started a school because they believed in international communication and building communities across cultures.
Who we are
General English
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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.
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Executive English
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We have online training options designed for professionals. You can book live online sessions with a trainer or choose an online course from our Executive Online Resource Centre.
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Young Learners
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Our online courses are designed to inspire your child, advance their English, and develop confidence. These courses replicate our popular Young Learners courses with fun online activities and making new friends around the world!
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Teacher Training
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Online CELTA to train to teach and short online CPD courses for qualified teachers.
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Foreign Languages
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Learn a foreign language with IH London and prepare for your next travel adventure or accomplish your professional goals. Choose from Arabic, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish and Russian. One to one and private group classes also available.
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Evening Classes
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Our popular adult evening classes are now online. Now you can continue studying our evening classes online with our IH London teachers in a virtual classroom setting!
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social activities
Make friends from across the world, all from the comfort of your home. Social activities for students now online, including 'Speed Meeting', Conversation Club, Quiz Night, Karaoke Club, and Movie Club. Meet international friends from wherever you are in the world.
Free resources for you
We publish interesting articles, resources and guides and make them available to everyone on our blog. If you’d like to see an article, guide or learning resource on a particular topic let us know!
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Take a look at our frequently asked questions or contact our friendly multilingual team who are always happy to help you.
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Why study with us?
We are in the top 1% of UK language schools, judged by the latest British Council inspections, and we have been named best value school in London.
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