The London School of English (Westcroft Square)

First Certificate in English shows that your ability to use English is at the upper intermediate level, or level B2 according to The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Cambridge First Certificate in English is well-known and recognised in over 100 countries worldwide and may be valuable for your international professional career and studies abroad.

The First Certificate in English course is conducted by high quality teachers in a positive and friendly atmosphere. The FCE course is very intensive and we advise you, if possible, to take a month on the Intensive General English course immediately before it. During this month you can improve your general English and English vocabulary which will help you when you start the FCE course.

8 weeks: 16 January; 16 October

9 weeks: 3 April

4 weeks: 3 July

Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English shows that your ability to use English is at an advanced level, or level C1 according to The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

The CAE certificate is well-known and recognised in over 100 countries worldwide and may be valuable for your international professional career and studies abroad. CAE Cambridge certificate is accepted by over 6,000 institutions globally.

Professional and friendly atmosphere, as well as highly qualified teachers is what you get by booking this course. This CAE exam course is very intensive course. Many participants come to London two or three months earlier and do our Intensive General English Courses before the start of the CAE Cambridge course.

8 weeks: 16 January; 16 October

9 weeks: 3 April

4 weeks: 3 July

Intensive IELTS preparation course in London prepares you for getting the best possible result in the Academic IELTS exam (International English Language Testing System). You will learn from highly qualified and experienced teachers, some of whom are IELTS examiners themselves.

The course includes hands-on IELTS practice exercises, samples of the past tests and exam techniques in all 4 areas: writing, reading, listening and speaking - all in a positive and friendly environment.

9 weeks: 3 April

8 weeks: 23 January; 5 June; 29* August; 23 October

4 weeks: 31 July

The Business English Certificate - BEC Vantage preparation course focuses on developing the language skills and exam techniques needed for the Cambridge BEC Vantage exam. It is an intensive, two-week course which aims to give you the best possible chance of doing well in the exam.

The BEC Vantage certificate is a useful qualification for anyone who needs to use English for business and professional purposes or who are preparing to follow such a career. The certificate tests your business English skills and demonstrates your ability to perform to an upper-intermediate (B2) level.

On the course you will focus on the key language skills and communication strategies tested in the exam: reading, writing, listening, speaking, development of key vocabulary, grammatical accuracy.

English for University covers the academic English and practical study skills you will need for undergraduate and postgraduate degree level studies at university. You will develop your confidence and competence in key areas such as research, making group presentations, critical analysis and extended writing.

English for University course is designed for international and EU students preparing for undergraduate and postgraduate degree level studies at university in the UK and other English speaking countries. Small groups of maximum 12 students maximise your learning and progress.

English for University builds up your knowledge of academic English as well as your study skills while helping you become an independent learner so that you are fully prepared to study at degree level in English. A key part of the English for University Course is the research project where you work on an essay and a group presentation. You will be assessed and given extensive feedback on both.

Academic Year is a minimum 24 week programme which fully prepares you for study at an English speaking university both at undergraduate and postgraduate degree level. The programme combines relevant units from Intensive General English, English for University and IELTS preparation courses. The ideal course combination is different for each student, so school will tailor your study plan with you when you arrive to help you achieve your specific goal.

Starting with Intensive General English, you will develop your overall language skills in speaking, reading, listening and writing as well as working on vocabulary and grammar. You will take a complete IELTS preparation course where you will be fully prepared to take the test by covering all of the question types for each paper and using tips and techniques so that you can get the best possible result.

Towards the end of your programme, you will move on to English for University where you will develop your Academic English skills and Study Skills in preparation for your degree. Key areas that are included are carrying out research, writing essays, participating in seminars, reading academic texts and notetaking in lectures. You will practise these skills through a mini research project, concluding in an essay and group presentation. In this way, you are developing and becoming confident at all the skills you need at university.

Recommended start dates on 8th January, 12th of February, 2nd of July.

This highly intensive, four-week TEFL course: TESOL certification (Cert TESOL) prepares you to teach English as a foreign language. You will acquire the basic skills and knowledge you need to be a successful English teacher. You will learn from our highly qualified and experienced team in a professional and friendly environment.

The CertTESOL is accepted by the British Council as an initial TESOL or TEFL certification for English language teachers in its accredited teaching organisations in the UK and in its own teaching operations overseas.

The Cert TESOL course is aimed at anyone interested in an English language teaching career. You may be a recent graduate, or perhaps you fancy a career change and would like to do something more fun or fulfilling. Whatever your reasons, this course will give you the skills you need to teach English, either as a long-term career or for a shorter time to help you travel the world.

This English teacher training course includes a special workshop dedicated to finding a job as an English language teacher - both in the UK and abroad.

You will have all study materials as well as daily three-course lunches included in the price of your course.