
International House London is located in the beautiful Covent Garden in central London , famous for its shops, cafes, restaurants, and West End theatres. Within easy walking distance, you'll also find the Royal Opera House, the British Museum, the National Gallery, the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament, and the River Thames. There are several Underground stations within a 5-minute walk of International House London, and it's just two stops from King's Cross St. Pancras International for a convenient first arrival in the UK .
London has thousands of unique restaurants, trendy rooftop bars, concerts across the city and free national museums and galleries to keep you excited every day of the year.
London is also home to some of the best universities in the country.
These individuals speak at world-renowned events, and some are also published authors. The school, IH London (= International House London), organizes its own annual training conference and achieves high-quality scores in all areas as judged by third-party juries such asEAQUALS or ISI. All of this testifies to the outstanding quality of the teaching.
Course intensity:
Intensive, Semi-intensive, Private Lessons, Online Courses, Business Language Courses, Test Preparation, Academic Language Courses, Professional and Executive Courses
Course type:
Student, Adult,
Choose to study 15 lessons in the morning or afternoon.
To this, you can choose to add 10 or 15 lessons, for a total of 20 or 25 lessons per week, to be chosen from these modules:
| 20 lessons | 25 lessons |
| Oral expression and grammar
Oral and written expression Oral expression and vocabulary Oral expression and listening Oral expression and reading | Everyday English
Communication and media Research and debate English for exams Business English |
Choose a 4-week or 8-week IELTS preparation program, or opt for a one-week "Boost" program just before your exam. You can then take the IELTS directly at the school, which is an accredited testing center.
8-week program (or 16 weeks if you follow it online)
→ “English Experience” for ages 30 and over – 15 lessons per week
→ “Business group” for business professionals (ages 21 and up) – 15 or 25 lessons per week
→ “Occupational English” for healthcare professionals
→ “English for young Learners” for junior summer camps
Homestays offer the most economical way to stay in London while enjoying a fantastic cultural experience. Families are carefully selected and visited regularly by staff and fully comply with all legal requirements. They are located within a 55-minute drive of IH London in zones 2, 3, and 4 of London (the school is located in zone 1).
Three meal options are available: “Bed and Breakfast”, “Bed and Breakfast” with 4 evening meals included, or “Bed and Breakfast” with 7 meals included.
As for the level of comfort , you can choose between:
Standard: shared bathroom
Superior: larger room, shared bathroom, extra comfort
Executive: high standard of comfort, private bathroom
Bed linen and towels, utilities, laundry 1*/week, Wifi included.
These are a good option for those who want to be closer to their English classes at IH London, to the city center, and for those who prefer a more independent lifestyle. You have two choices:
Kings Cross
Completely renovated in 2017, it offers studios with private bathrooms and kitchenettes. On-site amenities include a gym, a cinema room, a games room with ping-pong, billiards, and foosball, a study area, social spaces, and a courtyard. It is located 15 minutes by metro or 30 minutes on foot from the school.
Highbury
A modern student residence located in the vibrant North London area. The bedrooms are single occupancy with private bathrooms. The kitchen is shared between a maximum of six people. On-site facilities include a cinema, gym, large study area,
games and karaoke room, social area, and TV lounge. It is just minutes from Holloway Road and only two tube stops from King's Cross, making it ideally located for getting around London. It is a 20-minute tube ride from IH London (Zone 2).
Bed linen, utilities and Wi-Fi included.
The social activities organized by IH London are a great way to meet new people while exploring London and nearby cities such as Cambridge, Oxford, and Brighton. With a mix of activities available in the afternoons and evenings , there's always something to do after class. For those who want to explore further afield, the school also offers full weekends and half-day trips to exciting destinations across the UK.
Here is a weekly activity schedule
Monday: Visit to the “Sky Garden” (free)
Tuesday: Conversation Club (free)
Wednesday: Visit to the “Borugal Market” (free)
Thursday: Southbank walking tour (free)
Friday: Bowling (£5)
Many national museums and art galleries in London are free. For paid activities, the school obtains discounted tickets; therefore, all activities can be booked directly with IH London.
Every Monday for the standard English and English for Professionals programs.
For exam preparation, one date per month: contact us for more information.
The program dedicated to people aged 30+ is available between May and September.
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offers value for money for your English courses in London. Enjoy high- quality lessons taught by expert teachers (often trained in-house – the International House network is known for this) who receive ongoing professional development, all in the heart of the city and at affordable prices.
Are you more convinced by Wimbledon , or by the UK's number 1 school ? Or by Ireland ? Why not sunny Malta? With Languages & Travel, you have plenty of choice and the certainty that you will be learning in a quality and friendly school.
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Going to London without seeing Big Ben? Impossible!
My school IH London
Covent Garden, the vibrant neighborhood where IH London is located
Student residence
Room in one of the student residences offered
School cafeteria
Excursion during my English classes in London
Going to London without seeing Big Ben? Impossible!
My school IH London
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Yelena, 07.2024
"I'm fine, thank you. Everything is going well at the moment. Yes, I get along well with my class and people in general are very sociable. Thank you for your message,"
Yelena, 07.2024
"I'm fine, thank you. Everything is going well at the moment. Yes, I get along well with my class and people in general are very sociable. Thank you for your message,"
Yelena, 07.2024
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