Language studies abroad : Adults : English : England - Scotland : London Covent Garden : EC
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School

Our partner school is located in a quiet pedestrian street in the centre of Covent Garden. The Covent Garden, Tottenham Court Road or Holborn tube stations are all within easy reach of the school, as is the West End and all it has to offer by way of theatres, museums and numerous shops. The school occupies a modern building and offers students the best conditions for studying. There are 13 bright and spacious classrooms, a library, a computer area with free Internet and WiFi access. Students also have access to a cafeteria and home cinema where they can relax and spend time with their friends outside of class.
Our partner school is located in a quiet pedestrian street in the centre of Covent Garden. The Covent Garden, Tottenham Court Road or Holborn tube stations are all within easy reach of the school, as is the West End and all it has to offer by way of theatres, museums and numerous shops. The school occupies a modern building and offers students the best conditions for studying. There are 13 bright and spacious classrooms, a library, a computer area with free Internet and WiFi access. Students also have access to a cafeteria and home cinema where they can relax and spend time with their friends outside of class.

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 09:00 – 12:15 or 14:30–17:45

Intensive course
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Daily schedule: 9:00–14:15 or 12:45–17:45
Details: cf. standard course

Business English in mini-group
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 4 weeks
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Students/class: max. 6 people
Minimum age: 23 years
Daily schedule: 09:00 – 12:15 (possibly afternoon during summer)
Details: cf. standard course

Preparation for Cambridge exams (FCE, CAE, CPE)
Lessons: 20 or 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 10 or 12* weeks
*+1 extra week of accommodation
Level: Upper intermediate to advanced
Details: cf. standard or intensive course

Accommodation

Host family
Living with a host family is a unique opportunity to make the most of your stay. Being constantly immersed in the English language and British culture will allow you to improve your understanding and become more comfortable with the language. You will have a single room and half board is provided. The host families are located around 60 minutes away from the school.

Student house
The student houses proposed are well-located, around 45 minutes by public transport away from the school and from the centre of London. You can stay in a single, double or triple room. You will share the common rooms and facilities (bathrooms, fitted kitchen, living room with television and DVD player, washing machine) with the other residents. Bedlinen is provided. The student houses are non-smoking, no meals are included.

Residence «Southwark» available from 05.07 to 29.08
The Southwark residence enjoys an optimal position. It is effectively at the heart of London, close to London Bridge and only a stone's throw away from the city's most important attractions. The school is only 20 minutes away by bus.
Staying in a single room, the students will have the use of their own bathroom and will share the kitchen and a TV room with the other residents. An Internet connection (payable) is also available. In addition, in order to enjoy the sun and to spend pleasant times with the other residents, a nice garden is available for use.

Residence «King’s Cross», available from 21.06 to 19.09
Close to all public transport lines, and only 5 minutes away from the famous Chapel Market and very close to several shopping malls, the "King's Cross" residence, around 30 minutes away from the school, has everything to please you. The students will stay in single rooms with a private bathroom, will share the common areas (equipped kitchen, TV room) with the other students and will be able to enjoy the summer sun in the nice garden. An Internet connection and a laundry room (both payable) are also available to students.

Host family
Living with a host family is a unique opportunity to make the most of your stay. Being constantly immersed in the English language and British culture will allow you to improve your understanding and become more comfortable with the language. You will have a single room and half board is provided. The host families are located around 60 minutes away from the school.

Student house
The student houses proposed are well-located, around 45 minutes by public transport away from the school and from the centre of London. You can stay in a single, double or triple room. You will share the common rooms and facilities (bathrooms, fitted kitchen, living room with television and DVD player, washing machine) with the other residents. Bedlinen is provided. The student houses are non-smoking, no meals are included.

Residence «Southwark» available from 05.07 to 29.08
The Southwark residence enjoys an optimal position. It is effectively at the heart of London, close to London Bridge and only a stone's throw away from the city's most important attractions. The school is only 20 minutes away by bus.
Staying in a single room, the students will have the use of their own bathroom and will share the kitchen and a TV room with the other residents. An Internet connection (payable) is also available. In addition, in order to enjoy the sun and to spend pleasant times with the other residents, a nice garden is available for use.

Residence «King’s Cross», available from 21.06 to 19.09
Close to all public transport lines, and only 5 minutes away from the famous Chapel Market and very close to several shopping malls, the "King's Cross" residence, around 30 minutes away from the school, has everything to please you. The students will stay in single rooms with a private bathroom, will share the common areas (equipped kitchen, TV room) with the other students and will be able to enjoy the summer sun in the nice garden. An Internet connection and a laundry room (both payable) are also available to students.

Leisure

When it comes to leisure, everything is possible in London. In Covent Garden, the historic buildings and large squares are home to a wide range of shops, restaurants and bars, for shopping or going out with friends. The British Museum is just nearby. Enjoy it! Each week, the school offers a varied program of activities and outings to create a group dynamic, allowing students to communicate in English in an authentic context while discovering the city’s innumerable treasures.
When it comes to leisure, everything is possible in London. In Covent Garden, the historic buildings and large squares are home to a wide range of shops, restaurants and bars, for shopping or going out with friends. The British Museum is just nearby. Enjoy it! Each week, the school offers a varied program of activities and outings to create a group dynamic, allowing students to communicate in English in an authentic context while discovering the city’s innumerable treasures.

At a glance

/ in summary...

Number of inhabitants
12'000'000
School size
M
Level
Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
18 years
Accommodation
Host family / residence/ shared apartments
Exams
FCE, CAE, CPE, TOEFL, IELTS
Number of inhabitants
12'000'000
School size
M
Level
Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
18 years
Accommodation
Host family / residence/ shared apartments
Exams
FCE, CAE, CPE, TOEFL, IELTS

Location of the language school EC

Quality marks

/ language school EC

FIYTOALTOEnglish UKBritish Council
WiFi is free.

Key points

  • Central location (Covent Garden, Tottenham Court Road or Holborn station)
  • Quality school with excellent teachers
  • Excellent quality-price ratio (especially for stays of 8 weeks or longer)
  • Central location (Covent Garden, Tottenham Court Road or Holborn station)
  • Quality school with excellent teachers
  • Excellent quality-price ratio (especially for stays of 8 weeks or longer)

Dates and Prices

/ Dates and prices in GBP
(GBP 1 ≈ EUR 1.3)

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 10 w.: 05.01.2009 - 15.03.2009
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 12+1 w.: 23.03.2009 - 20.06.2009 / 14.09.2009 - 13.12.2009
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week 12+1 w.: 14.09.2009 - 13.12.2009
Bank holidays: 10.04 / 13.04 / 04.05 / 25.05 / 31.08 .2009
School holidays: 20.12.2008 - 04.01.2009
19.12.2009 - 03.01.2010

Included in price:

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family or student house
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Student house/double or triple room/no meals
Standard course A B
2 weeks 724 654
3 weeks 1056 951
4 weeks 1388 1248
6 weeks 2052 1842
8 weeks 2556 2276
12 weeks 3804 3384
16 weeks 5052 4492
24 weeks 7068 6228
Extra week (24+) 292 257
Intensive course A B
2 weeks 834 764
3 weeks 1221 1116
4 weeks 1608 1468
6 weeks 2382 2172
8 weeks 2836 2556
12 weeks 4224 3804
16 weeks 5612 5052
24 weeks 7908 7068
Extra week (24+) 327 292
Mini group Business course A B
2 weeks 1094 1024
3 weeks 1611 1506
4 weeks 2128 1988
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 30 lessons/week A B
10 weeks 3530 3180
Exam fee ~105
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 30 lessons/week A B
12 +1 weeks 4371 3916
Exam fee ~105
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week A B
12+1 weeks 3951 3496
Exam fee ~105
TOEFL or IELTS course A B
4 weeks 1628 1488
Extra week (4+) 392 357
Exam fees to be paid online, http://www.ets.org/toefl
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (min. 10 lessons/week) (per lesson) 45
Christmas with the host family (per week) 95
Superior Homestay, single room (zone 1-2) (per week) 37
Private bathroom (host family) (per week) (zones 3-4 only) 51
Student house Deposit (to be paid on site) 100
Airport transfer (Heathrow) 85
Airport transfer (Gatwick) 95
Airport transfer (City) 60
Airport transfer (Stansted, Luton) 105
High season
Course of less than 8 weeks (21.06–19.09) +30/week
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +147/w.
Student house/double or triple room/no meals -35/w.
Student house/single room/no meals +42/w.
Residence/single room/no meals (private bathroom) (18 y.o.) +84/w.
Residence/single room/no meals (private bathroom) (18 y.o.) +84/w.
High season
TOEFL or IELTS course (21.06.09 - 19.09.09) +30/w.
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