Reasons to choose us Unique experiences, support and learning
Improving their English, experiencing another culture and making a network of global friends is a huge step towards a student’s bright future.
Here are a few reasons to trust us to inspire and teach your child.
Our story began in 1953 when John Haycraft (CBE) and his wife Brita Haycraft started a school, because they believed in intercultural understanding through language learning. We have continued their mission and changed people’s lives through language for over 70 years. International House London is a charitable education trust and we reinvest profits to improve your child’s learning experience. We believe in connecting the world, educating beyond language, inspiring people to unlock their potential and bringing people together.
• All-inclusive courses
• All tuition
• All class materials
• All activities
• Full and half day trips to exciting destinations
• Evening activities organised and supervised by IH staff at the school
• On-site residential accommodation at the school
• All meals
• Regular drinks and snacks
• 24/7 support and supervision by our on-site IH team
• Free Wi-Fi access
• Comprehensive travel insurance
• Improve their English in the four key areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing
• Make new friends from around the world
• Be prepared for studying in an English-speaking environment
• Increase their confidence
• Increase their team-working skills
• Develop ‘21st century skills’, such as collaboration, creativity, flexibility, media literacy, technology literacy, and more.
• Try new activities and improve their skills
• Explore and experience the UK
• Learn about other nationalities and cultures
• Have fun!
All teachers have English language qualifications relevant to the courses they are teaching. The whole teaching team has a range of experience, knowledge and skills matched to the courses and the needs of the students. The academic managers ensure day-to-day guidance and support for all teachers and they observe and monitor teachers’ performance. All our young learner staff have DBS checks and at least two references before they can work at our schools. We ensure a high number of our staff on site have first aid training.
We have a 1:5 staff to student ratio for 8-11 year olds and a 1:8 staff to student ratio for 12-17 year olds at all our young learner centres. All lessons, activities, meal times and accommodation are on site. Study trips are all in groups with IH London staff. Our student care is an area of strength in the latest British Council inspection. All our young learner schools have four on-site senior managers. All senior staff have student welfare training every year, in addition to professional development.
We have a maximum of 15 students per class for English lessons. 20 students per class for Future Leaders courses. With 8 different courses for all interests and levels.
We have 8 courses to choose from, with a course to suit all interests and levels. Students will explore new topic themes every week. Our course design is an area of strength in the latest British Council inspection.
Here's what our students say about their course
Our Young Learner centres and courses are accredited by the British Council. The British Council assess the standards of management, resources and premises, teaching, welfare, and safeguarding under 18s, and we met the criteria in all areas.
The British Council noted particular strengths in the areas of strategic and quality management, staff management, student administration, premises and facilities, learning resources, course design, care of students, leisure opportunities, and safeguarding under 18s.
• We have a staff to student ratio on site of 1:5 for ages 8-11 and 1:8 for ages 12-17 at all our young learner centres
• Maximum of 15 students per class for English lessons
• Students stay on site, except for supervised group study trips
• Accommodation is on site at each young learner centre
• There is 24/7 support and supervision by our on-site IH team
• Students eat their meals together in the dining hall
• Evening activities are organised and supervised by IH staff at the school
• Free Wi-Fi access to stay in touch with family
• All students are covered by our comprehensive travel insurance
Our friendly team speak many languages, and are here to answer all of your questions.
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