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FCE Exam Preparation

Sprachcaffe London Ealing
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Course description

FCE recognises the ability to deal confidently with a range of written and spoken communication. Successful candidates will have a wide grasp of vocabulary, and should be able to construct an argument and use appropriate communication styles for a variety of situations.

*There is a possibility of a textbook rental for £4/week. A £35 refundable deposit will be charged at the time of a rental.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
4-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
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 7 students
Maximum 10 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older
Average 17 years old

Certificate

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

Sprachcaffe/Languages PLUS only teaches a language in the country in which it is spoken. That makes the country, city and its people an important part of the learning concept. You will study in a relaxed way, without having to fear making mistakes - in fact it is much like having a discussion in a "caffe linguistico". Hence the name of this organisation, created with the word play of "Sprach" meaning language and communication and "Caffe", the atmosphere we aim to create at all of our schools around the world.

The advantage for you: Our courses broaden your horizons by exposing you to students from all over the world. The locations of all schools were selected not only for positive teaching purposes, but also for their attractive surroundings that are ideal for leisure and cultural activities. Therefore, for each language, you can choose between the electrifying atmosphere of large modern cities or the peace and charm of smaller cities and provincial towns.

Year opened
1990
Number of classrooms
10

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Free Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Sprachcaffe London Ealing varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 17.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

Italy
20%
Spain
16%
Germany
12%
Poland
8%
Japan
4%
Other
40%

School holidays

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

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
22 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025

School location

Situated in Ealing, 30 minutes by underground from central London, Edwards Language School welcomes over 900 students every year. We offer a wide range of courses including Cambridge Examinations preparation and Business English. We can also arrange tailor-made courses for indi-viduals or groups.
Nearest Tube station: Ealing Broadway. From Ealing Broadway Station on foot: turn left and walk down to the traffic lights. Turn left again. This road is The Mall. Walk down The Mall for 200m past the shops until you reach a pedestrian crossing with traffic lights. Cross the street and turn left. Cross Florence Road and you will find Edwards Language School on the right. There is a sign with the school name on it.

Classrooms: 7 classrooms, with access to audio-visual facilities.

Facilities: Reception, Student lounge, Graded reader book shelf

Student lounge: A lounge available where students can relax and have lunch. There are several restaurants and cafes nearby.

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Reviews

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"It was a short 4 days so not much time to evaluate"

Rebecca Taramelli, student from Italy

I like the class, the location and the teacher. It was a short 4 days so not much time to evaluate

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
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Date of study
29 Aug 2023 - 1 Sep 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It was a very nice and educating experience ."

Nina Schellenberger, student from Germany

I really liked my class and the teachers. Especially how they managed to explain more difficult things in understandable ways.
I also thought that Ealing was really nice and well located.
The activities I participated in were also a lot of fun.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
27 Mar 2023 - 7 Apr 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"It was difficult for me as I understood almost nothing but it was very interesting and I will try to improve my English, thank you."

Andrii Vadovskyi, student from Ukraine

it was difficult for me as I understood almost nothing but it was very interesting and I will try to improve my English, thank you.

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My ratings for this school

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School location
Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
2 Aug 2021 - 27 Aug 2021
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"It was a real great experience"

Stéphanie CALPENA-CERDA, student from France

The classes were good but I was a little bit disappointed with the pre-intermediate level. Sometimes it was more of an elementary level, and we spent a lot of time repeating the same things. Actually, if you are here for a few weeks, you wouldn’t want to waste time. The teachers were good. The reception was always available. I didn't have any problems with my host mother and her house.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
7 Sep 2015 - 2 Oct 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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housing

Housing

Sprachcaffe London Ealing offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Double Room - No Meals

S$ 521
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of London
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, and telephone
Distance to school: 20 - 45 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 521
Single or double rooms in carefully-selected host families.

Services: The room is cleaned weekly by the host family. Bed-linen is provided, students are asked to bring their own towels.

Distance to school: 20 - 45 minutes by public transport Family allocations are made a couple of weeks before arrival. Early bookings can therefore not be guaranteed a family closer to the school than others.
Distance to supermarket: Within walking distance.
Distance to the city center: 30 minutes by public transport.

Arrival: on Sunday between 10.00am and 10.00pm
Departure: on Saturday between 6.30 AM and 1.00 PM

Homestay - Single Room - No Meals

S$ 594
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of London
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, and telephone
Distance to school: 20 - 45 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 594
Single or double rooms in carefully-selected host families.

Services: The room is cleaned weekly by the host family. Bed-linen is provided, students are asked to bring their own towels.

Distance to school: 20 - 45 minutes by public transport Family allocations are made a couple of weeks before arrival. Early bookings can therefore not be guaranteed a family closer to the school than others.
Distance to supermarket: Within walking distance.
Distance to the city center: 15 - 45 minutes by public transport.

Arrival: on Sunday between 10.00am and 10.00pm
Departure: on Saturday between 6.30 AM and 1.00 PM

Homestay - Double Room - Half Board

S$ 624
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of London
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, and telephone
Distance to school: 20 - 45 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 624
Single or double rooms in carefully-selected host families. Half board is included.

Services: The room is cleaned weekly by the host family. Bed-linen is provided, students are asked to bring their own towels.

Distance to school: 20 - 45 minutes by public transport Family allocations are made a couple of weeks before arrival. Early bookings can therefore not be guaranteed a family closer to the school than others.
Distance to supermarket: Within walking distance.
Distance to the city center: 30 minutes by public transport.

Arrival: on Sunday between 10.00am and 10.00pm
Departure: on Saturday between 6.30 AM and 1.00 PM

Homestay - Single Room - Half Board

S$ 697
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of London
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, and telephone
Distance to school: 20 - 45 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 697
Single or double rooms in carefully-selected host families. Half board is included.

Services: The room is cleaned weekly by the host family. Bed-linen is provided, students are asked to bring their own towels.

Distance to school: 20 - 45 minutes by public transport Family allocations are made a couple of weeks before arrival. Early bookings can therefore not be guaranteed a family closer to the school than others.
Distance to supermarket: Within walking distance.
Distance to the city center: 15 - 45 minutes by public transport.

Arrival: on Sunday between 10.00am and 10.00pm
Departure: on Saturday between 6.30 AM and 1.00 PM
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 . 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.

Learn more about how to get a UK visa »

Flights and airport transfer

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.

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