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General English + IELTS Academic

General English

Programme details

  • Study: 21 hours per week
  • Duration: Min. 2 weeks
  • Fee: From £390 p/w

Key info

  • Monday to Friday 9:15 – 12:30 (morning class) and Monday to Thursday 13:30 – 15:00 (afternoon class) 
  • 21 hours per week 
  • Available at 4 levels: B1, B2, C1 and C2 
  • Minimum level B1 
  • Minimum duration 2 weeks
  • Maximum duration 11 months
  • Minimum age 16
  • Start date every Monday (or Tuesday if Monday is a bank holiday)
  • Weekly Conversation Club (optional) 
  • Friday afternoon trip (optional) 

This course combines General English (15 hours in the mornings) with 6 hours of IELTS exam preparation in the afternoons. In the mornings students are placed classes according to their levels (B1 to C2) while the afternoon sessions are mixed level classes aimed at helping students master the IELTS exam strategies and techniques. Regular IELTS practice tests and mock exams are taken on this course. The official IELTS exam is not included but students can be assisted with the exam registration. 

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Entry requirements

Before joining, your level of English should be B1 (intermediate) at a minimum. We offer a free, informal interview as a form of assessment. To book, please submit a course booking form

Fees per week 2025

DurationFee
 2 - 4 weeks£490
5 - 8 weeks£480
9 - 16 weeks£465
17 - 24 weeks£435
25+ weeks£390

Prices valid until 31 December 2025.

Additional one-time fees:

Course registration fee £90
Accommodation booking fee £130
Course change fee £60
Materials 2-4 weeks£50
Materials 5-8 weeks£70
Materials 9-16 weeks£90
Materials 17-24 weeks£110
Materials 25+ weeks£130

If you have any questions or would simply like to chat through your options, please get in touch via email at [email protected]

RSE accreditations

Ambre Vochelet, France

Ambre Vochelet
‘Studying in London gave me the opportunity to immerse into English culture, and as a result my English improved very quickly.' Ambre Vochelet, France