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Academic English, IELTS and TOEFL in London

  • The English language qualifications for university entrance
  • Advice and testing to help you choose the right examination
  • Guided use of our study centres
  • Free university placement service
  • Examination Forum to help you prepare for your examination

general courses

 

We offer either IELTS or TOEFL preparation of 20 lessons per week. Our Intensive 25 lessons per week course combines IELTS or TOEFL preparation with our very popular Academic English module. The examinations take place in special examination centres in the London area.

Academic English
This enables you to gain the language skills needed for academic study, including summarising lectures, note-taking skills, debating techniques, carrying out research and presenting data.

IELTS Preparation
The IELTS module provides thorough preparation for the examination: essay writing, fluent and accurate speaking, describing and interpreting graphs and charts, and practice in the receptive skills of reading and listening. You can take the examination in the week following the end of your course. You must register for the examination in the school reception office on the first day of your course.

TOEFL Preparation
A high score in the TOEFL examination is essential for entry to an American university. You learn specific strategies for the American examination with an emphasis on enriching vocabulary and listening skills. During the course you will have practice examinations with feedback from your teacher. Lessons give background information on American culture and the differences between British and American English are explored. We help you to register for the TOEFL Examination on the first day of the course, but places are subject to availability and we advise earlier booking.

You can register and pay for the examination 8 weeks in advance by telephone to the TOEFL Europe office in Holland: + 31 320 239 540, or by Internet at www.ets.org/toefl. Payment is by credit card.

General and Academic English (pre-IELTS) Course Number:

30
Max class size: 15 Lessons per week: 15 Course length (weeks)2-:8
Levels: Intermediate and above Every monday
Timetable: 9.00-12.00 Monday to Friday
Weeks Cost: £ 1160 caddy

Intensive IELTS Preparation with Extra Academic English Course Number:

31
Max class size: 15 Lessons per week: 25 Course length (weeks): 4-8
Levels: Intermediate and above Starting dates: January 4; March 1; May 4; July 5; August 31; October 25
Timetable: 9.00-13.00 (IELTS Preparation) and 14.00-15.00 (Academic English) Monday to Friday
Weeks Cost: £ 1050 caddy
IELTS Preparation-Morning Course Number:

32
Max class size: 15 Lessons per week: 20 Course length (weeks): 4-8
Levels: Intermediate and above

Starting dates: As for Course 26

4 week course: July 5;August 2
Timetable: 09.00-13.00 Monday to Friday
Weeks Cost: £ 864 caddy
Value IELTS Preparation with Academic English-Afternoon Course Number:

33
Max class size: 15 Lessons per week: 20 Course length (weeks): 8
Levels: Upper Intermediate and above Starting Dates: As for Course 26
Timetable: 14.00-15.00 (Academic English) 15.00-18.00 (IELTS Preparation) Monday to Friday
Weeks Cost: £ 927 caddy
Intensive TOEFL Preparation with Academic English-Afternoon Course Number:

36
Max class size: 15 Lessons per week: 25 Course length (weeks): 4
Levels: Intermediate and above Starting Dates:

Starting dates: January 4; February 1; March 1, 29; May 4; June 1; July 5;

August 2,31; September 27; October 25; November 22
Timetable: 09.00 - 13.00 (TOEFL Preparation) and 14.00-15.00 (Academic English)
Monday to Friday
Weeks Cost: £ 1050 caddy
TOEFL Preparation - Morning Course Number:

37
Max class size: 15 Lessons per week: 20 Course length (weeks):4
Levels: Intermediate and above Starting Dates: As for Course 29
Timetable: 9.00-13.00 Monday to Friday
Weeks Cost: £ 864 caddy

 

 

General Notes

1This course can be combined with Extra Conversation, Social or Business English to make a programme of 18, 20 or 25 lessons per week. Please ask for details.
   
2When Monday is a public holiday, courses begin on the following Tuesday: April 6; May 4; June 1; August 31
   
3We also offer 15 lessons/week IELTS Preparation only from 15.00-18.00 – please ask for details

Timetable: 1 lesson = 50 minutes.
25 lessons = 21 hours’ tuition,

20 lessons = 16 hours 40 minutes’ tuition,

15 lessons = 12.5 hours’ tuition
Minimum age: 16