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

Language school 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.

Information

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 48 weeks
Level: 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
Course duration: 2 - 48 weeks
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-14:15 or 12:45-17.45

Mini group Business course
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 4 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 6 people
Minimum age: 23 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:15 (possibly afternoon during summer)

Cambridge course (FCE), 20 lessons/week
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 10 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:15 or 14:30-17:45

Cambridge course (FCE) 30 lessons/week
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 10 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-14:15 or 12:45-17:45

Cambridge course (CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 9 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:15 or 14:30-17:45

Cambridge course (CAE, CPE) 30 lessons/week
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 9 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:15 or 12:45-17:45

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 12 weeks
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:15 or 14:30-17:45

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 30 lessons/week
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 12 weeks
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-14:15 or 12:45-17:45

TOEFL or IELTS course
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 4 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-14:15 or 12:45-17:45

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 (recommended 18-25 years)
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.

Superior residence (recommended 18-25 years)
Close to all types of public transport, our partner school also proposes staying in superior residences. They are situated at the heart of London, only a stone's throw away from the city's most important attractions and around 30 minutes away from the school by public transport. Students will stay in a single room with a private bathroom and will share the common areas with the other residents. An Internet connection and a laundry room (paying) are also available for students' use.

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.

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 / student house/ residence
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)

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

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

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (FCE), 20 lessons/week 10 w.: 04.01.2010 - 14.03.2010
Cambridge course (FCE) 30 lessons/week 10 w.: 04.01.2010 - 14.03.2010
Cambridge course (CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week 9 w.: 04.01.2010 - 07.03.2010
Cambridge course (CAE, CPE) 30 lessons/week 9 w.: 04.01.2010 - 07.03.2010
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week 12+1 w.: 22.03.2010 - 20.06.2010 / 13.09.2010 - 12.12.2010
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 30 lessons/week 12+1 w.: 22.03.2010 - 20.06.2010 / 13.09.2010 - 12.12.2010
Bank holidays: 02.04 / 05.04 / 03.05 / 31.05 / 30.08 .2010
School holidays: 19.12.2009 - 03.01.2010
24.12.2010 - 03.01.2011

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 770 712
3 weeks 1120 1033
4 weeks 1470 1354
6 weeks 2170 1996
8 weeks 2710 2478
12 weeks 4030 3682
16 weeks 5350 4886
24 weeks 7510 6814
Extra week (24+) 310 281
Intensive course A B
2 weeks 880 822
3 weeks 1285 1198
4 weeks 1690 1574
6 weeks 2500 2326
8 weeks 2990 2758
12 weeks 4450 4102
16 weeks 5910 5446
24 weeks 8350 7654
Extra week (24+) 345 316
Mini group Business course A B
2 weeks 1180 1122
3 weeks 1735 1648
4 weeks 2290 2174
Cambridge course (FCE), 20 lessons/week A B
10 weeks 3370 3080
Exam fee ~93
Cambridge course (FCE) 30 lessons/week A B
10 weeks 3720 3430
Exam fee ~93
Cambridge course (CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week A B
9 weeks 3040 2779
Exam fee ~97
Cambridge course (CAE, CPE) 30 lessons/week A B
9 weeks 3355 3094
Exam fee ~97
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week A B
12+1 weeks 4185 3808
Exam fee ~103
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 30 lessons/week A B
12 +1 weeks 4605 4228
Exam fee ~103
TOEFL or IELTS course A B
4 weeks 1790 1674
Exam fees to be paid online, http://www.ets.org/toefl
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (min. 10 lessons/week) (per lesson) 47
End-of-year holidays in host family (per week) 98
Superior Homestay, single room (zone 1-2) (per week) 40
Private bathroom (host family) (per week) (zones 3-4 only) 60
Student house Deposit (to be paid on site) 150
Airport transfer (Heathrow) 90
Airport transfer (Gatwick) 100
Airport transfer (City) 65
Airport transfer (Stansted, Luton) 110
Train station transfer (King's Cross St. Pancras) 65
High season
Course of less than 8 weeks (20.06–18.09) +30/week
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +155/w.
Student house/double or triple room/no meals -29/w.
Student house/single room/no meals +46/w.
Residence ''superior''/single room/no meals (Southwark) +77/w.
High season
Standard course (20.06.10 - 18.09.10) +30/w.
Intensive course (20.06.10 - 18.09.10) +30/w.
Mini group Business course (20.06.10 - 18.09.10) +30/w.
TOEFL or IELTS course (20.06.10 - 18.09.10) +30/w.
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