Academic Semester/Year 30

EC English Language Schools: London

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Course description

The Intensive Academic Semester/Year course focuses on language fluency as a main goal.The four major skills students will practice are reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students are active participants and learn grammar, vocabulary and common expressions by working and speaking with their classmates. The extra 10 lessons in this course allow for much extra time learning and practicing all of the skills, so students can speak and communicate at a much faster speed. Students are active participants in this course and learn by doing!
Please note that the first day is mainly focused on pre-test and orientation
This is the timetable of the student:
08:30 - Student arrival and check-in
09:00 - Placement test and interviews
11:00 - Welcome breakfast and orientation with various EC staff members
12:00 - Welcome tour of school neighbourhood

Students taking courses with 20 or 24 lessons per week will not have class on the first day due to orientation, while those taking courses with 30 lessons per week will have two classes in the afternoon on the first day after orientation.

Course topics

Students learn through context and real situations that help them to learn in a natural way. Teachers supply new topics daily, and utilize textbooks, authentic materials and resources, including newspapers, videos and the internet, to show and teach English in an everyday context.

Class schedule

Course duration
24-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025

EC London does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Break
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Afternoon session
12:45 PM - 03:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in London.

Class size

Average 11 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 25 years old
(19 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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reviews

Reviews

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based on 12 reviews
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"Great"

DANIELA ALEXANDRA VASCO MONTEIRO, student from Angola

The classes were great. I enjoyed the teachers. I also took advantage of the facilities which helped me to progress in my studies. However, there was only one issue - when I needed to change classes I could not change because they were full.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
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Duration of study
23 weeks
Date of study
16 Mar 2015 - 28 Aug 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"I found new friends from all over the world and I practiced English speaking and writing."

Elvira Ripco Sipos, student from Serbia

The school is in the neighborhood of the British Museum. Students are older than thirty years, so I felt comfortable between them. Every student has a notebook at the adequate level of the class and team. Everybody is free to talk about their own feelings and thought,. We learned about fashion, habit, mode of different countries. We talked about arts, occupation, and family matters and discussed relationships in the hierarchy and to be a leader in life.

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My ratings for this school

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Social activities
School location
Housing
Date of study
27 Jan 2014 - 31 Jan 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"This course helped me become more self confident."

Rubens Figueira, student from Brazil

My experience was very good, but it was very short. In the same time, I had a Congress, but I recommend the course and in the future I intend to return.

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My ratings for this school

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Social activities
School location
Housing
Date of study
26 Mar 2012 - 30 Mar 2012
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Very good experience"

Rafal Mofeed Abd Al-Husein Al-Saag, student from Iraq

I liked the EC teachers very much they are helpful and kind, the location is very good and the facilities are excellent. I did not book for accommodation so I do not have much information about that and to be honest I did not participate in activities so I can not tell about them. but generally the place was very good

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
School location
Duration of study
28 weeks
Date of study
18 Mar 2013 - 4 Oct 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"The most interesting travel because London and its cosmopolitan people make you feel good."

Jose Moya, student from Peru

The classes were very good. I think EC has created a very creative system of classes. You can choose how many hours per day you can study, and also in what topics you need to improve. The teachers are very different, some are pretty good and some are a little bit boring. In my opinion the teacher who are more spontaneous, open minded and pro-active are better. The location is just nice. Very close to tube station and in a nice zone. Facilities and think are great. The activities were not so great, you need to improve and have more creative activities so the students feel more interest to go. The housing was good. I was in residence near Bethnal Green station, and I think it is pretty good, with a lot of freedom, which is amazing, but the only big problem is the cleanliness. It is a little bit dirty. Sometimes because of the students, but some other times because it needs someone who can clean better and more regularly.

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My ratings for this school

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Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
7 weeks
Date of study
7 Jan 2013 - 1 Mar 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Wonderful!"

Moana Cavalcante, student from Brazil

My experience in London was wonderful! I was tested to develop my skill of language and this started in the airport. I wasn't informed of a need to show the copy of my letter of acceptance to the school and needed explain to immigration my situation. I'm a person of very much luck! My Londoner's mother was an Italian Mrs. that cooked very well and always talked with me about everything. But, I had to wash my clothing out, there wasn't bath towel available and the communication with my country was very difficult because there wasn't internet in the house. In school the immersion is full! English every time, everywhere! The teachers are very well trained but sometimes arid. And the partners were nice people I call with them until today!

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My ratings for this school

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Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
8 Aug 2011 - 2 Sep 2011
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"The school is fantastic."

Aneta Górska-Baran, student from Poland

I liked the school and the teachers were helpful and friendly. The school is fantastic. Probably I will go to school to EC but for longer. Housing was moderately satisfactory. The bathroom was cold water because something wasn't working. The food was average good. Hosts were helpful and nice.

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My ratings for this school

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Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
24 Sep 2012 - 5 Oct 2012
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Opening new horizons"

Sarul Bembeeva, student from Russia

I always think about my learning experience in EC Brighton as a very pleasant and useful time to spend. The classes were always interesting and fun without boring routine. Teachers are the main treasure of this school, so professional and ready to help. The location was very nice after the lessons you can enjoy seaside, and it is close to the center of the city. Facilities and study processes were perfect. At the moment, activities could be more various and interesting. I stayed with a family and they were lovely people. The accommodations were very good. But, I am lucky, because my friends had awful experience and needed to move several times. And, I visited student residence and to my mind, they have to be more comfortable.

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My ratings for this school

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Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
12 weeks
Date of study
27 Sep 2010 - 17 Dec 2010
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Really good"

Julieta Evangelina Cano, student from Spain

The teachers are excellent, and the social activities too. I love this school, It was a fantastic experience...

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Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
2 Jul 2012 - 27 Jul 2012
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"السكن + الدورات المكثفة"

Almuthana A. Alfaouri, student from Jordan

ملاحظات السكن:
قمت بتغير السكن بعد مناقشات و مفاوضات مطولة لانني لم اكن راض عن مستوى السكن بالبداية (السكن مع العائلة)
اتمنى ان يتم اعطاء خيارات عدة للسكن يختار الطالب من خلالها قبل وصوله الى لندنز
ملاحظات تخص الدورات المكثفة.
الدورات ليست مكثفة بالقدر الكافيز كانت شكوى مني ومن العديد من الزملاء هناك ان الدورات المكثفة لم تكن مكثفة بالشكل الكافي.

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My ratings for this school

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School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
15 Aug 2011 - 9 Sep 2011
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Very good, would return"

Mariano Lucas, student from Chile

Everything was very good, including the location and my peers.What I did not like at times was the disordered media. There was one teacher named Jack who I would not recommend.

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My ratings for this school

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School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
14 May 2012 - 1 Jun 2012
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Organised"

Cindy Nasr, student from France

everything is pretty organized at school the teachers are very nice and patient there is a good atmosphere but concerning the residence i feel it very expensive and not comfortable, almost nothing for cooking and unfortunately i slept 1week without heating the managers of the residence are not very reactive and nobody was here to meet me at the residence the first day, but now it's ok, thank you for asking after my feedback your agency is very serious and i will really recommend you, if you need any other details do not hesitate.

see you

Cindy

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My ratings for this school

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Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
12 weeks
Date of study
22 Mar 2010 - 11 Jun 2010
Age group
35 - 49
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

EC London offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay, Up to 60 mins to school - Single room, Self catering

S$ 422
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 422
Any student will find that living in homestay accommodation is the best way to practise English outside the classroom. You will be treated as a close friend of the family, couple or individual that you are staying with and will have your own freedom while being respectful to the family’s rules and expectations.

A homestay in the UK may consist of an adult couple with or without children or a single adult. It is the ‘Family Atmosphere’ that is the most important factor. There may also be up to three other students in the family but they will speak a different native language from yourself. Housing very much varies here in London. You may be placed in a house (semi-detached/terrace and detached) or a bungalow or a flat/apartment.

Families in London are of many different nationalities and backgrounds, but the main language spoken in the house will be English.

All our host families are carefully selected and each inspected at least once a year.

Homestay, Up to 60 mins to school - Single room, Bed & Breakfast

S$ 440
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 440
Any student will find that living in homestay accommodation is the best way to practise English outside the classroom. You will be treated as a close friend of the family, couple or individual that you are staying with and will have your own freedom while being respectful to the family’s rules and expectations.

A homestay in the UK may consist of an adult couple with or without children or a single adult. It is the ‘Family Atmosphere’ that is the most important factor. There may also be up to three other students in the family but they will speak a different native language from yourself. Housing very much varies here in London. You may be placed in a house (semi-detached/terrace and detached) or a bungalow or a flat/apartment.

Families in London are of many different nationalities and backgrounds, but the main language spoken in the house will be English.

All our host families are carefully selected and each inspected at least once a year.

Homestay, Up to 60 mins to school - Twin room, half board

S$ 505
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
S$ 505
Any student will find that living in homestay accommodation is the best way to practise English outside the classroom. You will be treated as a close friend of the family, couple or individual that you are staying with and will have your own freedom while being respectful to the family’s rules and expectations.

A homestay in the UK may consist of an adult couple with or without children or a single adult. It is the ‘Family Atmosphere’ that is the most important factor. There may also be up to three other students in the family but they will speak a different native language from yourself. Housing very much varies here in London. You may be placed in a house (semi-detached/terrace and detached) or a bungalow or a flat/apartment.

Families in London are of many different nationalities and backgrounds, but the main language spoken in the house will be English.

All our host families are carefully selected and each inspected at least once a year.

Homestay, Up to 60 mins to school - Single room, half board

S$ 532
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 532
Any student will find that living in homestay accommodation is the best way to practise English outside the classroom. You will be treated as a close friend of the family, couple or individual that you are staying with and will have your own freedom while being respectful to the family’s rules and expectations.

A homestay in the UK may consist of an adult couple with or without children or a single adult. It is the ‘Family Atmosphere’ that is the most important factor. There may also be up to three other students in the family but they will speak a different native language from yourself. Housing very much varies here in London. You may be placed in a house (semi-detached/terrace and detached) or a bungalow or a flat/apartment.

Families in London are of many different nationalities and backgrounds, but the main language spoken in the house will be English.

All our host families are carefully selected and each inspected at least once a year.

Homestay, Up to 45 mins to school - Single room, Self catering

S$ 532
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 20 - 45 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 532
Any student will find that living in homestay accommodation is the best way to practise English outside the classroom. You will be treated as a close friend of the family, couple or individual that you are staying with and will have your own freedom while being respectful to the family’s rules and expectations.

A homestay in the UK may consist of an adult couple with or without children or a single adult. It is the ‘Family Atmosphere’ that is the most important factor. There may also be up to three other students in the family but they will speak a different native language from yourself. Housing very much varies here in London. You may be placed in a house (semi-detached/terrace and detached) or a bungalow or a flat/apartment.

Families in London are of many different nationalities and backgrounds, but the main language spoken in the house will be English.

All our host families are carefully selected and each inspected at least once a year.

Homestay, Up to 45 mins to school - Single room, Bed & breakfast

S$ 550
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 20 - 45 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 550
Any student will find that living in homestay accommodation is the best way to practise English outside the classroom. You will be treated as a close friend of the family, couple or individual that you are staying with and will have your own freedom while being respectful to the family’s rules and expectations.

A homestay in the UK may consist of an adult couple with or without children or a single adult. It is the ‘Family Atmosphere’ that is the most important factor. There may also be up to three other students in the family but they will speak a different native language from yourself. Housing very much varies here in London. You may be placed in a house (semi-detached/terrace and detached) or a bungalow or a flat/apartment.

Families in London are of many different nationalities and backgrounds, but the main language spoken in the house will be English.

All our host families are carefully selected and each inspected at least once a year.

Homestay U18, Up to 60 mins to school - Single room, half board

S$ 569
weekly
Age range: 16 - 17 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 569
Any student will find that living in homestay accommodation is the best way to practise English outside the classroom. You will be treated as a close friend of the family, couple or individual that you are staying with and will have your own freedom while being respectful to the family’s rules and expectations.

A homestay in the UK may consist of an adult couple with or without children or a single adult. It is the ‘Family Atmosphere’ that is the most important factor. There may also be up to three other students in the family but they will speak a different native language from yourself. Housing very much varies here in London. You may be placed in a house (semi-detached/terrace and detached) or a bungalow or a flat/apartment.

Families in London are of many different nationalities and backgrounds, but the main language spoken in the house will be English.

All our host families are carefully selected and each inspected at least once a year.

Homestay, Up to 45 mins to school - Twin room, half board

S$ 615
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
S$ 615
Any student will find that living in homestay accommodation is the best way to practise English outside the classroom. You will be treated as a close friend of the family, couple or individual that you are staying with and will have your own freedom while being respectful to the family’s rules and expectations.

A homestay in the UK may consist of an adult couple with or without children or a single adult. It is the ‘Family Atmosphere’ that is the most important factor. There may also be up to three other students in the family but they will speak a different native language from yourself. Housing very much varies here in London. You may be placed in a house (semi-detached/terrace and detached) or a bungalow or a flat/apartment.

Families in London are of many different nationalities and backgrounds, but the main language spoken in the house will be English.

All our host families are carefully selected and each inspected at least once a year.

Homestay, Up to 45 mins to school - Single room, half board

S$ 642
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 20 - 45 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 642
Any student will find that living in homestay accommodation is the best way to practise English outside the classroom. You will be treated as a close friend of the family, couple or individual that you are staying with and will have your own freedom while being respectful to the family’s rules and expectations.

A homestay in the UK may consist of an adult couple with or without children or a single adult. It is the ‘Family Atmosphere’ that is the most important factor. There may also be up to three other students in the family but they will speak a different native language from yourself. Housing very much varies here in London. You may be placed in a house (semi-detached/terrace and detached) or a bungalow or a flat/apartment.

Families in London are of many different nationalities and backgrounds, but the main language spoken in the house will be English.

All our host families are carefully selected and each inspected at least once a year.

Homestay U18, Up to 45 mins to school - Single room, half board

S$ 679
weekly
Age range: 16 - 17 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 20 - 45 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 679
Any student will find that living in homestay accommodation is the best way to practise English outside the classroom. You will be treated as a close friend of the family, couple or individual that you are staying with and will have your own freedom while being respectful to the family’s rules and expectations.

A homestay in the UK may consist of an adult couple with or without children or a single adult. It is the ‘Family Atmosphere’ that is the most important factor. There may also be up to three other students in the family but they will speak a different native language from yourself. Housing very much varies here in London. You may be placed in a house (semi-detached/terrace and detached) or a bungalow or a flat/apartment.

Families in London are of many different nationalities and backgrounds, but the main language spoken in the house will be English.

All our host families are carefully selected and each inspected at least once a year.
student-residence

Superior iQ Will Wyatt - Single room, en-suite bathroom - self catering

S$ 936
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 168 Pitfield Street, London N1 6JP, UK
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and heating
Distance to school: 17 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 936
Description of Local Area
iQ Will Wyatt Court is located in Zone 1, near the vibrant Hoxton and Shoreditch which is famous for it’s pop up events, restaurants, markets and nightlife. You’ll also have plenty of entertainment on your doorstep, with East London icons like Boxpark and Brick Lane waiting to be discovered, and pretty Shoreditch Park just down the road.

Description of Accommodation
Will Wyatt Court has gone through an extensive refurbishment to modernise the site creating new amenities from games and cinema rooms to study spaces and newly refurbished rooms with a fresh décor, a small double bed with underbed storage, plus a study area and USB charging points. The shared kitchen and living area is well equipped with sofas and a TV. You’ll also have everything you need to cook and eat with.

Miscellaneous
Weekly bedroom and kitchen cleaning service provided
There are 7 washing machines and 9 dryers. The cost – £3.40 per wash and £1.50 per drying cycle.
Luggage drop off is allowed only on arrival
Utility bills are included
24-hour on-site security and CCTV on site
Concierge on site from Monday to Friday
Kitchen utensils are provided (cutlery, plates, bowls, glasses, pans, etc.).
Cinema room, Study areas, Outdoor courtyard

Summer Residence - Single room, private bathroom, self catering (available 28 Jun - 23 Aug)

S$ 954
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom
Distance to school: 30 minutes by train or subway
Availability: 28 Jun 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 954
Summer Residence
Single room, private bathroom, self-catering

Superior iQ Shoreditch Studio residence - Single room, en-suite bathroom - self catering

S$ 1,092
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 45 Brunswick Pl, London N1 6DX, UK
Location: Scape Shoreditch
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 1,092
Description of Local Area
Scape Shoreditch is in the heart Shoreditch which is famous for its pop-up events, restaurants, markets and nightlife.Famed for its mix of pop up bars in vacant petrol stations, blues bars, rooftop bars, late-night clubs and speakeasy bars. You are only a short walk away from the action, including the world-famous Brick Lane, with London's biggest selection of curry and pop up restaurants.

Description of Accommodation
The residence boasts everything you need for an active, relaxing, educational stay in London. Take advantage of the super-fast 100MB Wi-Fi, study in the quiet rooms provided, or even cook up a meal with your friends and classmates in the shared communal kitchens. If you want to relax even more there is a state-of-the-art cinema room, and if you want to keep in shape then the free 24-hour gym is full of everything you need to work out and stay healthy.

Each studio consists of a small double bed, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a small sofa, desk and light. There is free Wi-Fi in every room. All the studios have desks and plenty of storage space. There is a private bathroom, with walk-in shower and the rooms are all well ventilated, lit and heated.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from EC London. Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged £ 75 when you register.

Learn more about how to get a UK visa »

Flights and airport transfer

The closest airport to the school is London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

The school offers airport pickup services. If you wish to be picked up, just give us your flight details and arrival date. The price of a one-way airport transfer from London Heathrow Airport is £ 95. You must book your airport transfer in advance when you register.

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to London based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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