Training for companies - International House London

Bespoke training courses for companies

We can deliver any of our courses, tailored to your requirements, at your business or organisation. Our experts can also create an entirely bespoke training programme based on your needs and goals.

If you’d like to step away from the office, you are welcome at our exclusive Executive Centre on the top floor of our school in Covent Garden, central London. The Executive Centre is reserved for our professional language customers. Enjoy the social lounge with panoramic views across the London skyline and free refreshments.

We can create programmes for all levels and industries, to focus on the areas where you need it most. Example programmes include cross-cultural communication skills, business language for managers and language training for the fashion industry.

IH London is a pioneer in language teacher training and is proud to have a highly qualified team of teachers from around the world. Our in-company teachers are experts in their fields and have years of experience in business contexts.

Business language and cultural training

We offer courses in many other foreign languages as well as English, from beginners to advanced levels, tailored to clients’ specific needs and industry specialties. Our team can deliver bespoke language training in:

Arabic (modern standard; some regional dialects available upon request)
English
French
German
Greek
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Mandarin
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish

We can offer training in more languages. Contact us with your requirements and we’ll put together a course for you.

Our clients

You can have confidence in our experienced team. See the top clients we have worked with and read the case studies.

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Due to the culture and language immersion systems at International House, I was able to learn a new language much faster than I had anticipated. My time at International House not only established a foundation for professional success, but also allowed for personal growth that aided in living in my new country of residence.

Chris, Abercrombie & Fitch

I enjoyed the course very much and I am very happy about the teacher - she is excellent! So much so that I have already recommended her to another colleague here at Travelzoo who would like to take up German lessons!

Raffaele, Travelzoo (Europe) Ltd

The course was brilliant. International House made extensive enquiries beforehand to find out exactly what we wanted so that the programme was entirely bespoke to suit our challenges. The days flew by and were led by a vastly experienced and knowledgeable facilitator.

Jonathan, Speak the Speech

My course was perfect! The best thing was how much I saw myself improve.

Jair, Corinthia Hotel

How does company training work?

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.

We’ll create a proposal which details course objectives, training design and delivery, course reporting, feedback, review and assessment processes and full costs. This can then be discussed and amended as you require.

Once we agree to proceed, there is a 7-step training programme.

1. Pre-Course preparation

Detailed training needs analysis and level testing mean your program will be ready to hit the ground running from the first session.

2. Course plan and learning objectives

These are clearly set out and designed to give a clear sense of what will realistically be achieved in your course. These are shared via the online course management system. There is flexibility and plans can be amended as the course progresses and new needs emerge.

3. Trainer assignment

All teachers are qualified, experienced native-speakers. We assign the best trainers for your programme by experience, background and cultural fit. They are supported by a world-class academic department, on-going professional development and an unparalleled library of resources.

4. Training delivery

IH London trainers use a modern, eclectic methodology designed to be practical, engaging and relevant. All students have free online support, including lesson summaries and materials, extra learning resources, and discussion forums.

Lessons are timetabled around your schedule and can be postponed at one working days’ notice.

5. Management reporting

The IH London online Management Reporting system allows you to track: lesson attendance; course content; assessment results; feedback; key documents, such as training agreements, needs analysis, and level test results.

Your Account Manager will work with you to ensure the overall success of your training programme.

6. Feedback and assessment

We collect feedback at regular intervals throughout their course. Any issues relating to the content or delivery of the course are immediately addressed. Progress is regularly assessed, either via a trainer-deigned review, or an external language test.

7. Training review and next steps

Training Reviews ensure that the course plan is on track and learning objectives are being met. Where issues are raised, action will be taken immediately. At the end of the course, then suitable post-course study options will be discussed. These may include self-study, workshops, online support, or a further period of tuition.