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 areShort Online courses for EFL teachers
As a teacher you know there is always something new to learn. We run short online training courses streaming live from London.
Recharge and enhance your own learning online
IH London has a range of short online courses for qualified teachers aimed at introducing new themes and methodology, or developing practical techniques and approaches.
Participants on these courses come from all over the world and are at various stages of their career.
All participants on our short courses will receive an IH London certificate of study.
Connect and collaborate
Make friends and meet colleagues from across the world, all from the comfort of your home.
Experience activities, discuss and evaluate ideas, interact with your classmates and trainer – all the same styles of learning from IH London, just online!
To take part in our online courses you will need a laptop or computer with a stable internet connection, camera and microphone.
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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!
View our blogGot a question?
Our friendly multilingual team are always happy to help you find the perfect course.
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Why learn with us?
International House London is the no. 1 year-round language school with the best value courses in Central London as rated by the EL Gazette and based on British Council inspections.
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