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Welcome Our clients are busy, demanding people. They have no time to waste and need the best. Our courses have been developed in response to their needs. We take pleasure in helping individuals meet their personal goals and their organisations manage their sta development. We look forward to achieving real results for you.
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Where we are
About our courses
Courses for Experienced Professionals
Courses for Young Professionals
Intensive General English
English for University
Examination Preparation
Accommodation
Other services and facilities
Other services
Other Services
Westcroft Square
Westcroft Square
Holland Park Gardens
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Introduction
Introduction
Where we are Westcroft Square Westcroft Square is in Chiswick, a pleasant shopping and residential area, lively and safe. Many of our host families are in this area and the school is just 3 minutes’ walk from Stamford Brook underground station in Zone 2 – 20 mins from the centre of London.
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Holland Park Gardens Holland Park is one of the best residential areas in London, close to fashionable Notting Hill and the exclusive shops of Kensington, and just a few minutes’ walk away from Westfield – one of Europe’s largest inner-city shopping centres.
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LSE Online
From enrolment to three months after leaving us, all our clients benefit from unrestricted access to LSE Online, our online community and language learning platform.
Lunch included with all courses
All courses include a daily three-course lunch, freshly prepared by our team of chefs using locally-sourced ingredients wherever possible.
Materials and resources
Materials are included in the fees for all courses and are drawn from a wide range of sources. Course content is current, relevant to the needs of our clients and enhanced by the best available technical resources and facilities.
Welcome networking reception and social programme
Each new course begins with an informal drinks reception, encouraging course participants to develop the key skills of networking and socialising with fellow course participants from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities.
Comprehensive end of course analysis
Our clients are assessed not just on their competency in a range of language skills, but on their confidence in applying these skills. Competence and confidence are measured throughout our clients’ time with us, demonstrating a quantifiable return on the investment they have made in their training.
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About our clients – Holland Park Gardens Our clients come from many different backgrounds, professions and countries. This mix will make your course with us truly stimulating, productive and enjoyable.
Age profile Age profile of participants on all scheduled courses except Young Professionals (Average age 38). 25%
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Where our clients come from 15%
Central & Eastern Europe (17%)
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Age profile of participants on Young Professionals courses (Average age 25). 20%
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A brief selection of recent clients Private Sector Allianz Alstom Power AON Aviva Investors AXA Baker & McKenzie Balfour Beatty Bank of Japan Bayer BP Coca-Cola Credit Agricole Credit Suisse
Public Sector Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu EDF Ernst & Young Eurostar International Gestamp Servicios GDF Suez GSK Gucci Hermès Hitachi ING Life Kanebo
KPMG L’Oréal Lukoil Maersk Oil Mitsubishi Electric Mizuho Securities NCC Construction Nestlé Nomura Securities Nordea Bank Oracle Pirelli PWC
Raiffeisenbank RWE Sberbank Scania Latin America Schindler Siemens Škoda ThyssenKrupp Tokyo Stock Exchange UBS Vinci Construction Volkswagen Zurich Insurance
Danish Parliament European Commission European Court of Justice Foreign & Commonwealth Office German Academic Exchange Service Ministry of Education & Science, Kazakhstan Ministry of Finance, Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan Norwegian Bar Association Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia Swedish Parliament Swedish Union of Journalists UNHCR
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Our courses at Holland Park Gardens
These courses are suitable for experienced professionals from a range of cultures, sectors and backgrounds. Participants work in small focussed groups – or one-to-one. Activities and materials are all practical and relevant. All the work has immediate workplace benefits. Our trainers are selected for their ability to inform, challenge and inspire, as well as to facilitate the cross-cultural exchange that is central to all our courses.
Courses for Young Professionals These courses are designed for young professionals near the start of their careers – typically recent graduates or those with 2 or 3 years’ experience. Our training has a 100% professional focus, which is very different from the General English taught at school or university. The courses develop both specialised language and communication skills and also the cross-cultural skills essential in a global workplace.
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Individual feedback, perfect atmosphere, good evening programme, dedicated teachers, very interesting materials and interesting outside visits. I have improved my English and I have achieved every expected goal. Piotr Tatara, Poland
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Courses for Experienced Professionals
Courses for Experienced Professionals at Holland Park Gardens
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Communicating Effectively in English (CEE)
International Business Communication (IBC)
If you are a working professional and need to improve your English language skills in both a work and general context, then this is the course for you. The course appeals to a wide range of professionals who do not necessarily require a business focus.
This course is designed for people who want a business focus in their language training. Negotiating deals, presenting facts and figures, financial reporting – these areas are all covered here. You will also discuss issues of management theory and effective leadership.
Combi Course Available
Combi Course Available
Age
Minimum 23; average 39
Age
Minimum 25; average 42
Group
Maximum 8
Group
Maximum 6
Duration
1 - 8 weeks
Duration
1 - 6 weeks
Hours
25 full hours per week (full-time) 15 full hours per week (mornings only)
Hours
30 full hours per week
Times
09.00 – 17.00, Monday – Friday
Times
09.00 – 16.00, Monday – Friday (full-time) 09.00 – 12.30, Monday – Friday (mornings only)
Dates
Dates
Start any Monday School closed on Friday 18 and Monday 21 April 2014 for Easter; open on all other public holidays
Start any Monday School closed on Friday 18 and Monday 21 April 2014 for Easter; open on all other public holidays
Fees
£1210 / week (full time) £2028 / week (combination 15 hrs group + 15 hrs 1:1 training)
Fees
£750 / week (full time) £585 / week (mornings only) £1785 / week (combination 15hrs group + 15 hrs 1:1 training)
Includes
Level
1
10
Plus
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Combi Course Available
Daily three-course lunch Welcome networking reception LSE Online learning portal All course materials Detailed end of course report
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Includes
Level
Daily three-course lunch Welcome networking reception LSE Online learning portal All course materials Detailed end of course report
Weekly business breakfast and weekly external speaker
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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Combination courses offer the best of both worlds: the interpersonal and cross-cultural benefits of a group course plus the focus of individual tuition. YBE (page 14) and IGE (page 26) are also offered as Combination courses.
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Legal English: Public Sector Lawyers (LPS)
Lawyers need to use specialised legal language effectively, so this course focuses on a number of legal topics and case studies. You will develop key areas including the language of negotiations, contract drafting and litigation. In addition, there will be visits from three practising lawyers, guaranteeing up to date professional input and providing personal feedback on a contract drafting task.
This is a highly specialised programme designed for lawyers working in the state or public sector, either in national, regional or local government. The course will help you to become more effective in international meetings and negotiations. Topics include EU institutions and legislative procedures, administrative law and employment law.
Age
Minimum 25; average 35
Age
Minimum 25; average 39
Group
Maximum 6
Group
Maximum 6
Duration
1 week
Duration
1 week
Hours
30 full hours per week
Hours
30 full hours per week
Times
09.00 – 17.00, Monday – Friday
Times
09.00 – 17.00, Monday – Friday
Dates
27 January, 24 March, 28 April, 9 June, 18 August, 6 October and 1 December 2014
Dates
3 February, 2 June, 29 September and 8 December 2014
Fees
£1210
Fees
£1210
Includes
Includes
Plus
Level
Daily three-course lunch Welcome networking reception LSE Online learning portal All course materials Detailed end of course report
Plus
Three external speakers Visits to civil courts and law firm
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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Daily three-course lunch Welcome networking reception LSE Online learning portal All course materials Detailed end of course report
Visit to the Houses of Parliament (when in session)
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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All courses at The London School of English include restaurant quality lunches, freshly prepared by our own chefs.
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Legal English: Commercial Lawyers (LCO)
Courses for Experienced Professionals at Holland Park Gardens
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Communication Skills for Bankers (CSB)
English for Human Resources (EHR)
This course is similar in structure to our International Business Communication course, but brings together groups of people from a banking and finance background, ensuring that the focus is entirely on the language and situations typical of this sector. Most participants come from a corporate background.
This course covers a number of situations typically faced by HR professionals. The focus is mostly on interviewing, conducting appraisals, aspects of employment law, negotiating and disciplinary procedures, with particularly rich opportunities for networking and cross-cultural work.
Age
Minimum 25; average 35
Age
Minimum 25; average 39
Group
Maximum 6
Group
Maximum 6
Duration
1 week
Duration
1 week
Hours
30 full hours per week
Hours
30 full hours per week
Times
09.00 – 17.00, Monday – Friday
Times
09.00 – 17.00, Monday – Friday
Dates
3 February, 17 March, 9 June, 11 August, 6 October and 17 November 2014
Dates
27 January, 10 March, 2 June, 4 August, 29 September and 10 November 2014
Fees
£1210
Fees
£1210
Includes
Includes
Plus
Level
Daily three-course lunch Welcome networking reception LSE Online learning portal All course materials Detailed end of course report
External speaker from the finance sector
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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Plus
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Daily three-course lunch Welcome networking reception LSE Online learning portal All course materials Detailed end of course report
External speaker from the HR sector
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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All courses at The London School of English can be combined with Voice Training and Accent Modification sessions (page 17).
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Lecturing Skills in English (LSE)
The focus here is on chairing and participating in international meetings and conducting bilateral and multilateral negotiations with greater effectiveness. You will leave with greater confidence when working with official texts, making speeches and working with public bodies such as the EU, UN, NATO and WTO.
This course is designed for university and college lecturers who are not native speakers but who use English as the language of instruction. You will explore the main features of good lectures and seminars, the language used for structuring and delivering an effective lecture and the issues that international students face.
Age
Minimum 25; average 44
Age
Minimum 25
Group
Maximum 6
Group
Maximum 8
Duration
1 week
Duration
1 week
Hours
30 full hours per week
Hours
30 full hours per week
Times
09.00 – 17.00, Monday – Friday
Times
09.00 – 17.00, Monday – Friday
Dates
3 March, 26 May, 28 July, 22 September and 3 November 2014
Dates
30 June and 1 September 2014
Fees
£1210
Fees
£890
Includes
Includes
Daily three-course lunch Welcome networking reception LSE Online learning portal All course materials Detailed end of course report
Plus
Level
Visit to the Houses of Parliament (when in session)
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Daily three-course lunch Welcome networking reception LSE Online learning portal All course materials Detailed end of course report
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Plus
Level
Opportunities to put learning into practice with mini lectures, seminars and tutorials
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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Our Lecturing Skills in English course is also offered on selected dates at our sister school, Canterbury Language Training (www.clt.com).
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English for the Public Sector (EPS)
Courses for Young Professionals at Holland Park Gardens Young Business English (YBE)
English for Young Engineers (EYE)
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Our YBE course is designed for people with limited business experience. To ensure the best possible use of time it has a 100% business focus. It includes the language of negotiations, meetings, presentations, emails, report writing and many situations that a young professional will face in an international business environment. We also include the all-important step of getting a job in English.
Age
Minimum 20; maximum 30; average 24
Group
Maximum 10
Duration
1 - 8 weeks
Hours
24 full hours per week
Times Dates
Fees
Minimum 20; maximum 30; average 25
Group
Maximum 10
Duration
2 weeks
09.30 – 16.00, Monday – Friday
Hours
24 full hours per week
Start any monday School closed on Friday 18 and Monday 21 April 2014 for Easter; open on all other public holidays
Times
09.30 – 16.00, Monday – Friday
Dates
3 March, 26 May and 22 September 2014
Fees
£990 (2 weeks)
Includes
Level
Weekly external speaker
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Daily three-course lunch Welcome networking reception LSE Online learning portal All course materials Detailed end of course report Plus
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This 2-week course helps participants to communicate more effectively when discussing technical matters. The focus is on improving communications with clients, colleagues and subcontractors. Participants will be able to make presentations on technical matters with greater confidence.
Age
£495 / week £1600 / week (combination 15 hrs group + 15 hrs 1:1 training) £40 / week summer supplement for courses from 30 June to 22 August 2014
Includes
Plus
Combi Course Available
Level
Daily three-course lunch Welcome networking reception LSE Online learning portal All course materials Detailed end of course report
One external speaker per course
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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Many participants on YBE choose to combine it with one of our Business English exam preparation courses (page 16).
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Legal English: Young Lawyers (LYL)
Legal English Examinations: TOLES and ILEC
This 3-week course covers a range of legal topics with a focus on contract drafting, legal case studies, negotiations and participation in meetings – everything you need to become an effective communicator in a legal context. The course also includes 6 months’ access to our Word Mine online legal vocabulary course.
The following courses can only be taken in conjunction with our Legal English: Young Lawyers course.
(2 week course)
Group
Maximum 10
Duration
3 weeks
Hours
24 full hours per week
Times
09.30 – 16.00, Monday – Friday
Dates
6 January, 10 February, 31 March, 5 May, 16 June, 7 July, 28 July, 8 September, 13 October and 24 November 2014
Fees
£1590 (3 weeks) £40 / week summer supplement for courses from 30 June to 22 August 2014
Includes
Plus
Level
Daily three-course lunch Welcome networking reception LSE Online learning portal All course materials Detailed end of course report
Three external speakers Visits to criminal court, civil court and the Houses of Parliament (when in session) Access to Legal English online course
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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This examination has a practical legal focus covering reading and writing. It is recognised internationally and by the Law Society of England and Wales.
Dates (1 week course)
Minimum 20; maximum 30; average 25
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TOLES (Test of Legal English Skills)
18 August and 15 December 27 January, 22 April and 29 September
Fees
£530 / week + £130 exam fee and special materials £40 / week summer supplement for courses from 30 June – 22 August 2014
Exam Dates
On final day of every TOLES course
ILEC (International Legal English Certificate) This 3-week course has a strong academic legal focus and covers reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The examination is recognised by several international legal associations.
Dates
3 March, 26 May, 28 July and 3 November
Fees
£1590 (3 weeks) + £160 exam fee and special materials. £40 / week summer supplement for courses from 30 June – 22 August 2014
Exam Dates
22 March, 13 June, 16 August, 22 November
Level
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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Our Legal English: Young Lawyers course is also offered on selected dates at our sister school, Canterbury Language Training (www.clt.com).
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Business English Examination Courses at Holland Park Gardens
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Cambridge BEC Vantage (BEC-V)
Cambridge BEC Higher (BEC-H)
The BEC Vantage examination is a business English exam aimed at the same level as Cambridge FCE (Upper intermediate). This intensive four-week course covers all areas of the exam, offering the best chance of success.
The BEC Higher examination is a business English exam aimed at the same level as Cambridge CAE (advanced). This intensive four-week course covers all areas of the exam, offering the best chance of success.
Age
Minimum 18
Age
Minimum 18
Group
Maximum 10
Group
Maximum 10
Duration
4 weeks
Duration
4 weeks
Hours
24 full hours per week
Hours
24 full hours per week
Times
09.30 – 16.00, Monday – Friday
Times
09.30 – 16.00, Monday – Friday
Dates
17 February, 5 May and 3 November 2014
Dates
28 April and 20 October 2014
Exam
14 March, 31 May and 29 November 2014
Exam
24 May and 15 November 2014
Fees
£1980
Fees
£1980
Exam
£130
Exam
£130
Includes
Includes
Level
1
Daily three-course lunch Welcome networking reception LSE Online learning portal All course materials Detailed end of course report
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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Level
1
Daily three-course lunch Welcome networking reception LSE Online learning portal All course materials Detailed end of course report
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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The BEC examinations are increasingly recognised by international employers and professional bodies as a way of demonstrating competence in the use of commercial English.
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Individual and Specialist Training at Holland Park Gardens Individual Tuition (IND)
Voice Training & Accent Modification (VT) Combi Course Available
Age
Minimum 18
Group
1:1 or 2:1
Duration
Flexible
Hours
15, 20 or 30 full hours per week
Times
08.00 – 18.30, Monday – Friday (Evenings, weekends and holidays on request; charged at out-of-hours rate)
This training is ideal for you if you already have a good command of English, and want to focus on improving your accent, on formal or public speaking, or voice projection.
Hours
Minimum booking 5 hours
Times
Flexible
Dates
Flexible
Fees
£95/person/hr (plus VAT @ 20%)
Level
Dates
Flexible
Fees
£80 / hour (1:1 standard rate) £100 / hour (1:1 out-of-hours rate) £50 / person/hour (2:1 standard rate) £64 / person/hour (2:1 out-of-hours rate)
Includes
Level
1
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Special Courses: tailor-made training in London and beyond
For more information, contact us at: specials@londonschool.com
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Combi Course Available
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
If a company or organisation has a number of staff with similar needs, a tailor-made course can be perfect. It allows complete flexibility of length, date, subject matter, even location. We have provided such programmes for a wide variety of sectors.
Daily three-course lunch Welcome networking reception LSE Online learning portal All course materials Detailed end of course report
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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If you have specific learning objectives, individual tuition may be the best way for us to help you. You may want to focus on a specific subject, sector or skill, such as making a presentation, or on a particular area such as vocabulary or grammar. Colleagues or friends with similar levels and aims can benefit from small-group 2:1 training.
Level
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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Combination courses offer the best of both worlds: the interpersonal and cross-cultural benefits of a group course plus the focus of individual tuition. Individual tuition can be combined with IBC, CEE and YBE courses (pages 10 and 14) and our IGE course (page 26).
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2014 course dates for Holland Park Gardens Business & Professional Courses Holland Park Gardens centre is closed on the following dates: 1 - 3 January, 18 - 21 April, 22 December – 2 January 2015. The centre is open on all other public holidays.
Closed 1st - 3rd January
Easter Closed 18th - 21st April
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CEE
4 days
4 days
IBC
4 days
4 days
YBE
4 days
4 days
Week
LYL
3wks
TOLES
3wks 2wks
ILEC
2wks 3wks/Exam 13 June
2wks
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LCO
2wks
1wk
1wk
1wk
1wk 4wks/Exam 14 Mar
BEC-V
1wk
4wks/Exam 24 May* 1wk
EPS
CSB
1wk 4wks/Exam 31 May*
BEC-H
EHR
3wks
3wks/Exam 22 March*
EYE LPS
3wks
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LSE * Saturday exam. (NB The TOLES exam will always be on the final Friday of the course).
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CEE IBC YBE LYL TOLES ILEC EYE LPS
Communicating Effectively in English International Business Communication Young Business English Legal English: Young Lawyers Test of Legal English Skills International Legal English Certificate English for Young Engineers Legal English: Public Sector Lawyers
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LCO BEC-V BEC-H EPS EHR CSB LSE
Legal English: Commercial Lawyers BEC Vantage BEC Higher English for the Public Sector English for Human Resources Communication Skills for Bankers Lecturing Skills in English
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Christmas Closed 22nd December 2nd January 2015
These courses have fixed start and end dates.
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About our clients – Westcroft Square Our course participants come from a range of nationalities, backgrounds and age groups. While you are at the school, you will study with a wide variety of people, which keeps each course stimulating and different.
Age profile Age profile of participants on all scheduled courses. (Average age 28). 50%
Where our clients come from 40%
Central & Eastern Europe (15%) 30%
Western Europe (27%)
Central & South America (10%)
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Asia & the Far Middle East &
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Africa (17%)
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Number of nationalities in 2012/13: 46
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Intensive General English, University Preparation and Examination courses Westcroft Square
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Knowledge. Skills. Confidence. At our Westcroft Square centre, we help you to gain the knowledge, the practical study skills and the confidence that you need to achieve your aims, whatever they may be. Even if you are only with us for a short time, our academic management team works closely together to ensure that your course meets your needs. If you are staying with us for longer, or intend to take an examination or study at a university, you will also benefit from the following specialist attention to support you at all times.
Thorkild Gantner, Senior Courses Manager
will welcome you to the school and ensure that you are comfortable in your study environment will ensure that your course is delivered effectively and your experience at the school is a success will respond to your feedback to make sure that your course meets your needs
Shirley Norton, Courses and Examinations Manager
will help you plan the best course of study to reach your final goal will advise you on which examination is the most suitable for you will help you to adapt your study plans to suit your changing needs
Westcroft Square
Lavinia Beddard, Long-Stay Consultant
will advise you on how to develop your study skills will work closely with you to help maximise your language learning will be in regular contact to help you to stay focussed and motivated
Rosie Ganne, University Relations Manager
will help you to choose and apply for the course and institution that suits you best
will assist you with your application and support you throughout the admissions process
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We have worked in partnership with The London School of English since 2009 as we recognise the great work being done by the LSE team in preparing students for success at university level. Graham Davies, SOAS, University of London
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Progress. Results. Success. Progress and results are our shared goals, so we work closely with you to achieve them. The amount of progress someone can make varies according to a number of factors, including starting level, stage of learning, budget, natural ability and commitment. The case studies on page 25 are based on the experience of some recent clients.
Levels
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8
Advanced
7
Pre-Advanced
6
Upper Intermediate
5
Intermediate
4
Low Intermediate
3
Pre-Intermediate
Number of weeks See page 35 for details of level scale and equivalencies
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Satinka Pedrazzoli Switzerland
Chen-Ta Sung Taiwan
Laura Cassara Italy
Malika Gorlanova Russia
Studied: 7 weeks’ Intensive General English and 8 weeks’ Cambridge FCE
Studied: 4 weeks’ English for University and 6 weeks’ IELTS
Studied: 27 weeks’ Intensive General English and 8 weeks’ IELTS
Progress: 5.5 – 6.5 (over 15 weeks)
Progress: 5.5 – 6.5 (over 10 weeks)
Progress: 3.5 – 7 (over 35 weeks)
Studied: 7 weeks’ IELTS, 3 weeks’ Legal English: Young Lawyers* and 1 week TOLES*
After leaving us: Returned to university in Switzerland
After leaving us: MA in Digital Culture and Society at King’s College, London
After leaving us: MSc Human Computer Interaction at University College, London
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My teacher taught me a lot, not only English, but also how to review my work too. I am very grateful to her as she helped me get an offer from King’s College. I treasure the relationships that I made at the school and we still meet once a month. We not only practise our English but also learn a lot about culture from each other.
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This was my best experience I have ever had in learning English! The teachers are lovely and well prepared, they focus on the needs of the class as well as individual needs, and the connection between language and culture has been fascinating and really opened my mind... I was very satisfied to achieve such a lot of progress and to get the result I need to get into my first choice university.
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After leaving us: LLM at University College, London
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I couldn’t believe I could cover such a lot in just a 7 week IELTS course and get good results, even higher results than I needed! The Legal English courses were very helpful as they included an online course as well. Because we were working under pressure and we needed to meet deadlines and produce pieces of written work, it was very useful practice not only for my future degree but also my future career as well.
*At Holland Park Gardens
To read more about our university links and our students’ success stories, visit www.londonschool.com/university-links
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My course was interesting but really difficult. There were just 6 of us in the class so it was easy to concentrate. I often went out with other people in other classes, I like the pub in the evening, I could speak with friends, so I really liked it.
Progress: 7 – 8 (over 11 weeks)
General and Academic Courses at Westcroft Square Intensive General English (IGE) and Combination Course (IGE-C) IGE is a highly practical course which helps motivated adults to develop their knowledge, skills and fluency in English. Experienced trainers use dynamic teaching methods and engaging materials to deliver measurable results. Regular progress tests ensure effective learning.
English for University (EFU) Combi Course Available
This course delivers the academic English and practical study skills needed to progress to a UK university. It develops students’ confidence and competance in key areas such as research, project work, critical analysis and extended writing. Regular progress tests ensure effective learning.
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Age
Minimum 18; average 28
Age
Minimum 18; average 25
Group
Maximum 12
Group
Maximum 12
Duration
Minimum 2 weeks; no maximum
Duration
Minimum 4 weeks; maximum 24 weeks
Hours
22 full hours per week
Hours
22 full hours per week
Times
09.15 – 15.45, Monday – Friday 09.15 – 12.45, on Wednesday
Times
09.15 – 15.45, Monday – Friday 09.15 – 12.45, on Wednesday
Dates
Semi-flexible – see calendar on pages 30 and 31 for preferred start dates
Dates
Fixed start dates – see calendar on pages 30 and 31 for details
Fees
See opposite for breakdown
Fees
See opposite for breakdown www.londonschool.com/university
Includes
Includes
Plus
Level
Daily three-course lunch Monthly networking reception LSE Online learning portal All course materials Detailed end of course report
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Plus
See page 35
www.londonschool.com/ige
Combi Course Available
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Regular lecture schedule 1:1 tutorial and monthly progress test
1
Level
Daily three-course lunch Monthly networking reception LSE Online learning portal All course materials Detailed end of course report
Regular lecture schedule 1:1 tutorial and monthly progress test One university visit or visit from university representative per course Ongoing support from University Relations Manager
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
See page 35
www.londonschool.com/efu
Combination courses offer the best of both worlds: the interpersonal and cross-cultural benefits of a group course plus the focus of individual tuition. CEE, IBC (see 10) and YBE (see 14) are also available as Combination courses.
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Intensive General English (IGE) and English for University (EFU) course fees Weeks
Weeks
Tuition fee
Weekly rate
Weeks
Tuition fee
Weekly Rate
395
13
£4524
348
24
£7272
303
395
14
£4872
348
25
£7575
303
26
£7878
303
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Tuition fee
Weekly rate
2
£790
3
£1185
4
£1580
395
15
£5220
348
Weeks
Tuition fee
Weekly Rate
31
£9393
303
32
£9696
303
£9999
303
5
£1975
395
16
£5568
348
27
£8181
303
34
£10302
303
6
£2190
365
17
£5916
348
28
£8484
303
35
£10605
303
7
£2555
365
18
£6156
342
29
£8787
303
36
£10692
297
8
£2920
365
19
£6498
342
30
£9090
303
37+
Add £297 per week
297
9
£3285
365
20
£6840
342
10
£3650
365
21
£7182
342
11
£4015
365
22
£7524
342
12
£4176
348
23
£7866
342
Summer supplement: £40 per week between 30 June and 22 August 2014 Note that cancellation terms do apply. Please see our terms and conditions: www.londonschool.com/terms
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Intensive General English Combination (IGE-C) course fees Available on all Intensive General English dates. Morning group and afternoon 1-1. The Intensive General English Combination Course can be taken for one week, provided that your minimum stay in the school is at least two weeks. Fees
£1535 / week
Hours
15 hours group plus 15 hours 1:1 per week
Please enquire about Combination course fees for stays of longer than 6 weeks.
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Examination courses
Westcroft Square
Cambridge FCE and Cambridge CAE
IELTS
The Cambridge examinations are still the best known British examinations for international students. Our preparation courses for the First Certificate in English (FCE) and Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) will prepare you for every part of these examinations.
If you are planning to enter a UK university, you will need a good IELTS score. Our intensive preparation courses give you the best possible chance of getting the score you need in the examination and enter the university of your choice.
Age
Minimum 18
Age
Minimum 18
Group
Maximum 12
Group
Maximum 12
Duration
8 or 9 weeks
Duration
8, 9 or 10 weeks
Hours
24 full hours per week
Hours
24 full hours per week
Times
09.15 – 15.45, Monday – Friday
Times
09.15 – 15.45, Monday – Friday
Dates
20 January, 7 April, 20 October (FCE and CAE)
Dates
20 January, 17 March, 27 May , 26 August
Exam
14 March, 7 June, 13 December (FCE) 15 March, 7 June, 13 December (CAE)
Exam
15 March, 24 May, 26 July, 18 October
Fees
£3240 (8 weeks) £3645 (9 weeks) £4050 (10 weeks)
Exam
£150
Includes
Fees
£3240 (8 weeks) £3645 (9 weeks)
Exam
£130 (FCE and CAE)
Includes
Daily three-course lunch Monthly networking reception LSE Online learning portal All course materials Detailed end of course report
Plus Plus
Regular lecture schedule Monthly 1:1 tutorial and progress test CAE level
FCE level
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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Level
Daily three-course lunch Monthly networking reception LSE Online learning portal All course materials Detailed end of course report
Regular lecture schedule Monthly 1:1 tutorial and progress test Ongoing support from University Relations Manager
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
See page 35
www.londonschool.com/ielts
For a detailed video explanation of our exam courses, visit www.londoschool.com/courses/exam-preparation.
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Insoon Heo, Korea
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I had expected it was not easy to live in London in a different environment and with different people, but after I stayed in LSE for 5 months, now I think it was a great choice.
2014 course dates for Westcroft Square Intensive General English, University Preparation and Examination Courses Westcroft Square centre is closed on the following dates: 1 - 3 January, 18 April - 21 April, 5 May, 26 May, 25 August, 22 December – 2 January 2015. Closed 1st - 3rd January
Easter Closed Closed 18th - 21st April 5th May
January
Week
February
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April
Closed 26th May
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June
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10th 14th
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24th 28th
31st 4th
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14th 18th
21st 25th
28th 2nd
5th 9th
12th 16th
19th 23rd
26th 30th
2nd 6th
9th 13th
16th 20th
4 day week
4 day week
4 day week
4 day week
IGE EFU
Closed
FCE
5 weeks
CAE
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IELTS
4 days
5 weeks
5 weeks
5 weeks
8 weeks / Exam 14 Mar
9 weeks / Exam 7 Jun*
8 weeks / Exam 15 Mar*
9 weeks / Exam 7 Jun*
8 weeks / Exam 15 Mar*
5 weeks
10 weeks / Exam 24 May*
* Saturday exam.
Key We’d love you to start IGE in this week; it’s the start of a new course block. It’s fine to start IGE in this week; it’s just not as ideal as the
weeks.
Sorry, but you can’t start IGE in this week. These courses have fixed start and end dates.
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9 weeks /
IGE EFU FCE CAE IELTS
Intensive General English English for University Cambridge First CertiďŹ cate Cambridge CertiďŹ cate in Advanced English International English Language Testing System
(page 26) (page 26) (page 28) (page 28) (page 28) Christmas Closed 22nd December 2nd January 2015
Closed 25th August
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25th 29th
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15th 19th
22nd 26th
29th 3rd
6th 10th
13th 17th
20th 24th
27th 31st
3rd 7th
10th 14th
17th 21st
24th 28th
1st 5th
8th 12th
15th 19th
22nd 2nd
4 day week
4 weeks
4 weeks
4 weeks
4 weeks
4 weeks
5 weeks
Closed
8 weeks / Exam 13 Dec* 8 weeks / Exam 13 Dec* 8 weeks / Exam 18 Oct*
Courses restart 5th January 2015
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Other services
Accommodation
Administration Fees Registration Fees Online registration £25 Offline registration £50
If you stay in our partner residence or in homestay accommodation, the school will handle all payments (except for any occasional meals you might take in homestay). If you stay in a hotel, serviced apartment or residence, you must pay the accommodation provider directly. There is a non-refundable fee of £40 for all accommodation placements.
Transfers
Homestay
From / to all London airports: Arrival (including £90 meeting in arrivals hall) Departure (drop-off only)
All our accommodation is local – normally no more than 40 minutes away on foot or by public transport, and often far less. This not only saves time; it also means that it costs little or nothing to travel to and from school.
£70
From / to St Pancras Eurostar terminal Arrival
£45
Departure (drop-off only)
£40
We have two categories of host family accommodation, Silver and Gold. They both offer a high standard of accommodation in clean, comfortable homes with friendly, welcoming hosts. Gold Homestay offers all the benefits of Silver Homestay with the addition of a private bathroom (although this may not always be en-suite). Silver Homestay (shared bathroom)
Single per week
Bed & breakfast only
£175
Bed & breakfast and 3 evening meals
£215
Bed & breakfast and evening meals every day
£260
Bed & breakfast and occasional evening meals
£175 + £13 per meal
Gold Homestay (private bathroom)
Single per week
Bed & breakfast only
£250
Bed & breakfast and 3 evening meals
£295
Bed & breakfast and occasional evening meals
£250 + £13 per meal
Summer supplements Homestay and residence £20 per week on all homestay from 29 June – 31 August 2014
Also available:
Hotel
Serviced apartments
Other residences
Other services
For more details and prices, visit: www.londonschool.com/accommodation
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PURE Rates £40
Accommodation placement fee Up to 4 weeks
£330 / week
5 weeks +
£295 / week
End of stay cleaning fee
Our partner residence
New f or
£25
Notes: A summer supplement of £20 / week applies to all bookings between 29 June and 31 August 2014 Minimum booking 1 week Terms and conditions apply
2014!
The London School of English has an agreement with the newly-opened Pure student residence in nearby Hammersmith to offer our clients year-round accommodation within walking distance of both Holland Park Gardens and Westcroft Square.
HPG
Accommodation is in self-contained studios with en suite bathroom, fully-equipped kitchenette and study desk and can be reserved and paid for through the school when booking a course.
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Location
Less than 20 minutes’ walk to Westcroft Square (or use buses 190, 27, 267)
Westroft Square Campus
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Pure Residence
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Less than 25 minutes’ walk to Holland Park Gardens (or use bus 295)
Holland Park Gardens Campus
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2 minutes’ walk to Hammersmith tube station (District, Piccadilly, Hammersmith and City lines) with excellent links to central London
Just 30 minutes by tube from Heathrow Airport (direct line)
In the heart of Hammersmith, close to cafés, restaurants, shops and pubs Within walking distance of Westfield shopping centre, and Kensington High Street.
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Free 12MB internet access
Access to on-site gym
All utility bills (electricity, water)
Bedding pack and on-site laundry
24-hour security
Other services
Includes
www.londonschool.com/pure
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Other services and facilities We ensure that all your needs are looked after throughout your stay with us and offer the following services:
Social programme
We all need to relax after a busy day. Our organised social programme gives you an opportunity to experience London and practise your English in the company of your new friends from the school.
Restaurant service
Our chefs prepare delicious food using locally-sourced ingredients wherever possible. The restaurant also provides an ideal opportunity for you to practise your English in a relaxed and informal environment.
Technical facilities
Many people want to stay in touch with home or work when they are here, so we provide high-speed wifi access in the school and in accommodation. As you might expect, all our computers support all major non-European scripts.
Additional learning facilities
In addition to access to the internet and email, our computers offer free access to our online learning modules, so you can continue to study even when your classes have finished for the day. You will also have access to our LSE Online learning platform.
Concierge service
Talk to our Reception Manager for help and advice on booking tickets, restaurants and tips on how best to enjoy London. Download our LondonSchool app, which has plenty of suggestions.
Other services
All the staff at the school want to help you to make the most of your time. So whatever support or advice you need, just ask us – we’re here to help.
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Level Scale NOTE The school’s level scale matches IELTS. When a student has finished working at a level s/he should achieve this score on an IELTS test. This level scale is intended purely as a guide - please refer to the relevant examination board website for more detailed information on equivalencies and recognition of the qualifications listed.
LSE/ IELTS Scale 9
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Description
CEFR* Cambridge Levels ESOL
ILEC
BEC
Very Advanced I can speak fluently and understand completely. Advanced I speak and understand very well but sometimes have problems with unfamiliar situations and vocabulary. Pre-Advanced I speak and understand well but still make mistakes and fail to make myself understood occasionally.
TOEFL paper/ CBT/iBT
TOEIC
677/300/120
905-990
BULATS
86-90 (9.0) Level 5 90-100
C2 600/250/100
PTE Academic OOPT (compared to IELTS) 100-120
79-85 (8.5)
785-900
80-99 73-78 (8.0)
C1
Higher
CAE
550/213/80
725-780
Level 4 75-89
65-72 (7.5) 70-79 58-64 (7.0)
ILEC
6
5
Upper Intermediate I can communicate without much difficulty but still make quite a lot of mistakes and misunderstand sometimes.
TOLES Advanced
50-57 (6.5) B2
FCE
Vantage
Intermediate I can speak and understand reasonably well and can use basic tenses but have problems with more complex grammer and vocabulary.
500/173/60
650-720
Level 3 60-74
60-69 42-49 (6.0)
36-41 (5.5) 450/133/46
530-645
50-59 29-35 (5.0)
B1
4
Low Intermediate I can make simple sentences and can understand the main points of a conversation but need much more vocabulary.
3
Pre-Intermediate I can communicate simply and understand in familiar situations but only with some difficulty.
A2
2
Elementary I can say and understand a few things in English.
A1
1
Beginner I do not speak any English.
PET
Level 2 40-59
Preliminary
405-525
KET
255-400
10-28 (4.5)
Level 1 20-39
40-49
20-39
125-250
10-19
0-120
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KEY IELTS CEFR KET PET FCE CAE ILEC
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TOLES
International English Language Testing System Common European Framework of Reference Cambridge Key English Test Cambridge Preliminary English Test Cambridge First Certificate in English Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English Cambridge International Legal English Certificate
BEC – TOEFL – TOEIC – BULATS – PTE – OOPT – TOLES –
Cambridge Business English Certificate Test of English as a Foreign Language Test of English for International Communication Business Language Testing Service Pearson Test of English Oxford Online Placement Test Test of Legal English Skills
Contact us…
We are here to help you, not to pressure you, so feel free to contact one of our advisers to discuss your needs further. You can contact us as follows: By telephone +44 20 7605 4142 (Sales enquiries only) +44 20 7605 4123 (All other enquiries) (Lines are open Monday – Friday, 08.30 – 17.30) By email sales@londonschool.com Our website www.londonschool.com Address 15 Holland Park Gardens, London W14 8DZ
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