English courses in London
Take advantage of our English courses in London, a city like no other! Our immersion English course programme in the capital of England is the ideal destination for fast, personalised learning. Our English school in London offers you a choice of standard, intensive, culture or even business courses!
The city of London
Who hasn’t dreamt oflearning English in the English capital? London is a favourite destination for an English language course, and not without reason. Its dynamism in fields as varied as politics, education, finance, fashion, art and music makes it one of the most influential and admired cities in the world.
Our partner school EC is located in the heart of London, in the Islington district, close to many tourist attractions, museums, restaurants and shops. It is served by numerous underground and bus lines.
Accreditations: British Council, Private Further Education
The school offers you
- 15 spacious and bright classrooms
- A cafeteria offering home-cooked meals and snacks
- A computer room
- Free Wi-Fi connection
- A library
- A study room
- The school is accessible to people with reduced mobility
VIP service – The Orange Carpet Experience
EC rolls out the orange carpet to welcome you
- Even before your arrival: a connection to the EC-Online platform to prepare all aspects of your stay
- A warm welcome on arrival at the airport or station
- A warm welcome at your residence (an EC manager on site) or with your host family
- A welcome activity on Sunday to start getting to know the other students
- On the 1st day of your course: a VIP reception at the school
- Introduction of all team members and welcome drink
English course: general information
- Length of lesson: 45 minutes
- Number of students per class: maximum 15 (average 11)
- Timetable: classes alternate between mornings and afternoons, every other day.
- Placement test: on the first day of the course
- Certificate of attendance at the end of the course
- Free access to the EC-Online platform up to 12 weeks after the end of the course
- Regular progress assessment (oral test every week, written test every 6 weeks)
- Teachers are qualified to teach their mother tongue to foreigners
Every week, the school organises cultural activities in the afternoons and evenings, in which you are free to participate or not. These activities may be free or at cost and their frequency varies according to the time of year. The schedule is available on the EC-Online platform.
Example of possible activities:
- Welcome Event
- Museum visits
- Pub or restaurant outings
- Salsa lessons
- Badminton
- Excursions
Single room, shared bathroom, without meals, zone B
Accommodation is located in zone A or B corresponding to the approximate travel time to the school. These zones are not linked to the London Underground zones.
- zone A: between 20 and 45 minutes to school by public transport
- zone B: between 45 and 60 minutes to school by public transport
Single room, shared bathroom, no meals (accommodation in zone A or B)
Options at extra cost:
- Zone A
- Breakfast
- Half board
- Private bathroom (only in zone B)
- Shared room for 2 students travelling together (only in zone B)
Practical information :
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Laundry facilities (washing machine usually available once a week)
Residence accommodation allows you to mix with young people of different nationalities, as well as British people.
Features :
- Individual studio
- Private bathroom
- Fully equipped kitchenette
- Journey time to school: 20 minutes on foot
- Location : A short walk from Old Street in Shoreditch
- No deposit required
Facilities / Services available :
- Bed linen and towels provided on arrival
- Free Wi-Fi
- Heating
- Kitchen utensils
- Games room
- Study room
- Cinema room
- Lift
- Fitness centre
- Dance studio
- Bicycle garage
- Laundry (fee payable)
- 24-hour security and video surveillance system
The communal areas and bedrooms are cleaned once a week. The rest of the time, you are responsible for cleaning your room
Residence accommodation allows you to mix with young people of different nationalities, as well as British people.
Features :
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Journey time to school: 17 minutes by public transport or 30 minutes on foot
- Location: in the arts district close to Hoxten and Shoreditch
- No deposit to be paid on site
Facilities / Services available :
- Bed linen and towels provided on arrival
- Heating
- Free Wi-Fi
- Lift
- Shared kitchen (cooker, oven, microwave) and kitchen utensils
- Shared kitchen
- Study room
- Games room
- Cinema room
- Bicycle garage
- Lounge
- Laundry (fee payable)
- 24-hour security and video surveillance system
- Fridge/freezer in each room
The communal areas and bedrooms are cleaned once a week. The rest of the time, you are responsible for cleaning your own room
Travel
Day of arrival: Saturday (residence: check-in from 3pm)
Day of departure: Saturday (residence: check-out until 10am)
Arrival station or airport:
- Eurostar station: St. Pancras International
- London airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton
Transfer available on request (chargeable, see price table)
Note: do not book your ticket until we have confirmed your stay.
Visa info
Autorisation de sortie de territoire pour les mineurs
The authorization to leave the country is mandatory for unaccompanied minors by a person holding parental authority. It must be presented by minors at the borders along with their identification documents (passport or identity card) and a photocopy of one of their parent’s identity card.
Belgian underage travelers
When a minor child travels abroad alone or with someone other than their parents, it is necessary to obtain a “parental authorization” confirming the parents’ consent for the specific trip.
This document can be obtained from your municipality.
French underage travelers
The authorization for a minor to leave the country (AST) unaccompanied by a person holding parental authority has been reinstated since January 15, 2017. AST forms are available on the Service Public website.
More information: Service public.
The unaccompanied minor must therefore present the following three documents:
- Minor’s identification document: ID card or passport
- AST signed by one of the parents holding parental authority
- Photocopy of the identity document of the signing parent
Starting from late 2024
(date not confirmed by the United Kingdom at this time)
An AVE is an Electronic Travel Authorization that allows travel to the United Kingdom and applies to travelers who do not require a visa for short stays.
An AVE costs £10 per applicant and is valid for two years, as long as the associated passport is still valid. A new passport will require a new AVE application.
AVEs can be used for multiple visits to the UK by using ePassport gates or by a Border Force officer, although they do not guarantee entry into the country.
Applicants can easily complete an AVE application on the UK ETA app or online on the government’s official website. Confirmation of the AVE is received within 3 business days.
Travelers whose application has been approved will receive confirmation via email, and the AVE will be electronically linked to the passport used for the application, which will also be required for travel.
Conditions d’entrée pour un séjour inférieur à 6 mois
Jusqu’à fin 2024
(date non confirmée par le Royaume-Uni à ce jour)
Les citoyens de l’Union européenne peuvent voyager sans visa au Royaume-Uni si leur séjour n’excède pas 6 mois. Ils doivent se munir de leur passeport valide pour la durée du séjour.
À partir de fin 2024
(date non confirmée par le Royaume-Uni à ce jour)
Une AVE est une autorisation de voyage électronique qui permet de voyager au Royaume-Uni et qui s’applique aux voyageurs qui n’ont pas besoin de visa pour les séjours de courte durée et qui n’ont pas d’autre statut d’immigrant au Royaume-Uni avant leur voyage.
Liées électroniquement aux passeports des demandeurs, les AVE sont obligatoires pour :
- se rendre au Royaume-Uni pour une durée maximale de 6 mois à des fins touristiques, pour rendre visite à ses proches, pour raison professionnelle ou pour les études ;
- se rendre au Royaume-Uni pour une durée maximale de 3 mois dans le cadre du visa créatif ;
- transiter par le Royaume-Uni, y compris sans passer par les contrôles frontaliers britanniques.
En résumé…
- Une AVE coûte 10 livres sterling par demandeur
- Les AVE reste valable pendant deux ans, tant que le passeport associé est encore valide
- Les AVE peuvent être utilisées pour effectuer plusieurs visites au Royaume-Uni
- Les AVE ne garantissent pas l’entrée sur le territoire
- Les demandeurs peuvent facilement remplir une demande d’AVE sur l’application UK ETA ou en ligne sur le site officiel du gouvernement
- La confirmation de l’AVE est reçue sous 3 jours ouvrables par courrier électronique
- Le passeport reste requis pour voyager
Conditions d’entrée pour un séjour supérieur à 6 mois
Tous les séjours de plus de 6 mois nécessitent l’obtention d’un visa. Les conditions d’obtention varient selon que vous effectuez un programme scolaire en école secondaire (“College”) ou un séjour linguistique en école de langue.
Conditions d’obtention du visa (tous programmes) :
- Fournir une Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), transmise par notre école partenaire
- Être en mesure de prouver que vous aurez suffisamment de fonds pour couvrir vos dépenses pendant votre séjour au Royaume-Uni
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Pour les étudiants effectuant un programme scolaire en college :
- Avoir le niveau d’anglais B1 minimum requis. Un test officiel sera nécessaire pour en attester
- Si vous êtes mineur : avoir le consentement de votre parent ou tuteur légal pour étudier au Royaume-Uni. Une autorisation de sortie de territoire officielle vous sera demandée.
- Coût approximatif du visa Etudes (sujet à modification) : 348£
Pour les étudiants âgés de plus de 16 ans effectuant un séjour linguistique en école de langue :
- Si vous êtes mineur : avoir le consentement de votre parent ou tuteur légal pour étudier au Royaume-Uni. Une autorisation de sortie de territoire officielle vous sera demandée.
- Coût approximatif du visa Séjour linguistique en école de langue (sujet à modification) : 186 £
Plus d’information : veuillez consulter les liens suivants
Veuillez consulter le site officiel du gouvernement britannique et sélectionner votre nationalité.
Dates 2025
Start dates : The majority of courses start on Mondays throughout the year, unless otherwise stated below. If Monday is a public holiday, classes start on Tuesday.
Public holidays (no lessons will be given on these dates or made up later): 1/01, 18/04, 21/04, 5/05, 26/05, 25/08, 25/12, 26/12
Additional information:
- English for Work: maximum 12 weeks
- English in the City: maximum 4 weeks
- Cambridge exam preparation course: 10-week session
- IELTS exam preparation course: minimum 4 weeks
Dates of exam preparation sessions:
- FCE, CAE and CPE: see “courses” tab
- IELTS: check the IELTS website
Prices 2025
All taxes and registration fees included
| Courses - Homestay, single room, zone B, no meals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 20L & other courses | 30L & other courses |
| 1 week | € 910 | € 1.015 |
| 2 weeks | € 1.650 | € 1.860 |
| 3 weeks | € 2.400 | € 2.715 |
| 4 weeks | € 3.155 | € 3.575 |
| 6 weeks | € 4.655 | € 5.280 |
| 8 weeks | € 6.160 | € 6.995 |
| 12 weeks | € 8.580 | € 9.760 |
| 16 weeks | € 11.355 | € 12.930 |
| 18 weeks | € 12.745 | € 14.515 |
| 20 weeks | € 14.135 | € 16.100 |
| 24 weeks | € 15.900 | € 17.670 |
| 32 weeks | € 21.110 | € 23.470 |
| 36 weeks | € 23.715 | € 26.365 |
| Extra week | € 655 | € 730 |
| Accommodation extras (per week) | ||
| Breakfast in homestay | € 10 | |
| Half-board in homestay | € 75 | |
| Private bathroom in homestay (Zone B only) | € 125 | |
| Accommodation in zone A (20 to 45 min from school) | € 75 | |
| Christmas homestay (December 20/21 & 27/28) - per weekend | € 35 | |
| Family supplement for minors | € 25 | |
| Superior IQ Shoreditch Residence | € 450 | |
| Superior IQ Will Wyatt | € 345 | |
| High season course supplement (30/06 - 29/08) (per week) | ||
| From 1 to 12 week(s) only | € 25 | |
| High season accommodation supplement (28/06 - 30/08) (per week) | ||
| Any formula | € 60 | |
| Transfers - per journey | ||
| Gatwick or Stansted Airport | € 285 | |
| Heathrow Airport | € 245 | |
| St Pancras train station | € 160 | |
| Luton Airport | € 275 | |
| London City Airport | € 215 | |
Prices include:
- The chosen course programme
- Accommodation with a host family (zone B)
- Single room, shared bathroom, without meals
- Teaching materials
- Unlimited Internet access
- Access to Microsoft Office for the duration of the stay (Word, Powerpoint, etc.)
- Language activities and workshops
- Welcome activity
- Social and cultural programme
- Certificate of participation
- Access to the MyEC platform
- Access to the “exam preparation course” option (24-week stays only)
- All school taxes and administrative costs
Not included:
- Travel and transfers
- Meals
- Local transport
- Exam fees, if applicable (Cambridge, IELTS, etc.)
- Optional insurance
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