English Courses in London
Choose the right course for you. At EF we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all courses for learning a language. That’s why we offer a language education to suit every need. You specify your course preferences and EF does the rest; providing a high-quality language course personalized and geared to your needs.
Learn English -with any of these options:
- Intensive English course in London
- General English course in London:
- Basic English course in London:
- Business English course in London:
- Internship course in London:
- Cambridge exam course:
- TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS exam course:
- Special interest courses in London:
- EF Master English Program in London:
Intensive English course in London:
If you want to make maximum progress with your English, we recommend the Intensive course. It will have you speaking and writing with confidence in the shortest possible time. The Intensive English course is offered for all levels of English, from Beginner to Intermediate and you can start studying any week. So that you can continue learning English after you return home, we also offer the online post-course free of charge for 3 months after your course, and if you book 4 weeks or longer you get 6 months free access. An EF Intensive English course includes 30 lessons per week (total tuition time of 25 hours),:
- 14 x General Language lessons, based on the Efekta System™.
- 6 x iLab lessons
- 1 lecture (double lesson)
- 10 x SPINs. Students can choose two subjects from the list of subjects described in the General Course section and one subject from the following list of example iLab SPINs:
Total: 32 x 40 min lessons per week = 21 hrs and 20 mins
General English course in London:
The General course is carefully structured to help you communicate clearly in every day life. It is offered for all levels of English and you can choose how long you want to study, from 2 weeks to 52 weeks, each 6 weeks you’ll move up an English level. EF General courses start every Monday and include:
- 14 x General Language lessons, based on the Efekta System
- 6 x iLab lessons
- 1 lecture (double lesson)
- 4 x SPINs. Students can choose one subject from the following list of example SPINs:
Total: 26 x 40 min lessons per week = 17 hrs and 20 mins
Basic English course in London:
Our Basic course is offered to students at all levels of English and allows to you maximize your free time during your language course. The course will help you understand and learn English in practical situations. With 20 lessons (40 minutes) per week you’ll plenty of time to relax, make friends and enjoy discovering your surroundings. The course is comprised of:
- 14 x 40 min General Language (Basic Studies)
- 4 x Special Interest Lessons (for example Communication Skills, Grammar, Vocabulary)
- 1 lecture (double lesson)
- Total: 20 x 40 min lessons per week = 14 hrs and 40 mins
Note: Basic course is only offered in the Summer and the length may vary from 2 to 12 weeks, please see our brochure for start dates.
Business English course in London:
For students who want to quickly learn English for Business, Academic or other Professional reasons, we offer the Business English course. Classes are taught using contemporary and authentic real-world learning tools and case studies.
- 14 x General Language lessons, based on the Efekta System™.
- 6 x iLab lessons per week
- 1 lecture (double lesson)
- 10 x English for Business lessons. Students will study the language of business meetings, negotiation, and written business communication, as well as iLab SPINS which focus on business. They will cover topics which will include a selection of the following:
- Leadership and Decision Making
- Advertising, Marketing and Branding
- Cross-cultural Management and Globalization
- Organizational Behaviour
- Entrepreneurship
- Business of E-Commerce.
Total: 32 x 40 min lessons per week = 21 hrs and 20 mins
Note: Students need to be at a minimum English level (EF level) of 5 or higher and the course is minimum 8 weeks. If you are below level 5, we recommend combining the standard Intensive Course prior commencing the Business English Course.
Internship course in London:
Plunge into the working world – you’ll experience your host culture in a whole different way with the EF Internship Program! First, take a 4-6 week EF Intensive or General Program to focus on improving your language ability. With the included internship preparation sessions you will prepare for your internship by covering CV or resume writing and interviewing skills.
After your program, you will be placed in a company matching your interests and abilities in the London area. You will work part-time at an unpaid internship where you’ll develop industry-specific language skills, build a personal network, gain international perspective and explore your potential as you work alongside native speakers. The Internship in England is a minimum of 9 weeks and that includes approximately 50-100 intern hours.
At the conclusion of your program, you will make a formal presentation and receive the EF Internship Certificate. Your perspectives will be more global, your CV more attractive and your language skills will be ready for the real world! An EF internship enables you to:
- improve your language skills
- gain practical work experience
- develop an in-depth understanding of your host country’s business culture
- improve your CV
All internships in England are also eligible to receive a Cambridge Certificate of Work Experience.
Areas you can find Internships in: Business/Finance, Sales/Marketing, Community Service, Hotel/Catering, Education, Travel/Tourism, Media, Arts/leisure, Enviroment, PR, Graphic Design (qualified only)
Examples of Internship placements in London: The New Atlantic Vienna Hotel, Thistle Tower Hotels, The Southwark Rose Hotel, Advocate Art Illustration, Tips Images, National Gallery, The Pepper Corporation Ltd, Crazy Cow Events, Noble PR, Mint Group, Lewis Russell PR, Identity PR, IQPC, Mary Skinner Agency, Nitin Goyal, Dynamite Models, Temperley Limited, Bullseye Television Productions, Raindance, Quintessentially, and Communications, Shunt, Goddard Delaney.
Internship Plus Program in London: Reach your highest potential with EF! You'll begin the EF Internship Plus Program with a valuable 12-week EF International Language Schools Course (12+12 Internship Course). During your course you’ll benefit from our integrated internship preparation, giving you the opportunity to hone your language skills specifically for today’s international work environment. After 12-weeks you’ll be able to network to the maximum potential and develop your business communication skills beyond compare! If you use English in your job, are hoping to enter an international industry, or a competitive field, the EF Internship Plus Program will give your language skills an invaluable boost and look superb on your CV.
The longer 12-week internship, which is offered only in connection with our Internship Plus Program, opens up a world of professional and personal opportunities to you. Make a valuable contribution in your organization, undertake a greater variety of tasks, or maybe you’ll even get the chance to work in several different departments within a larger company. If you have the skills or experience related to your place of work you could even intensify your career development, specially if you have learned and manage a new language.
Proof of your achievement On successful completion of the internship, you will receive an EF Internship Certificate, the University of Cambridge Certificate of International Work Experience and many students receive a letter of recommendation or performance report from their employer.
English exam preparation courses in London: You may enroll for any one of a number of public examinations while you are learning the English language on your course in London. Whether you need to take an exam for entrance to an English-language university, applying for jobs, or just trying to prove your English skills, EF London can help you succeed with the following exams.
- TOEFL
- TOEIC
- Cambridge exams
- IELTS
Cambridge exam course
14 lessons are Specialist Exam Preparation. They will follow an exam preparation course book and concentrate on exam skills, as well as advancing their general level of English.
6 x iLab lessons per week focusing on exam preparation
10 x SPINs. Students can choose one subjects from the list of subjects described in the General Course section and in addition can chose:
- Skills for the Cambridge Exams - Allows for extra training in skills required to maximize their score potential in a Cambridge exam.
- TOEFL - In addition to their chosen Cambridge Exam, students can also take an option in TOEFL test preparation.
- IELTS - option may also be available if demand allows.
1 lecture (double lesson)
Total: 32 x 40 min lessons per week = 21 hrs and 20 mins
TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS exam course
14 x General Language lessons, based on the Efekta System™. Students will be in mixed classes with General students, and possibly Basic students. They will study from a course book, provided for them at school
6 x iLab lessons per week
4-10 x TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS lessons. Students work on past papers, written and computer-based tests. The computer-based test has four sections: listening, structure (grammar & vocabulary), reading and writing.
Students receive either a TOEFL practice book or materials. Some lessons may take place in the iLab using practice tests.
1 lecture (double lesson)
Total: 32 x 40 min lessons per week = 21 hrs and 20 mins
Special interest courses in London
- Film Criticism
- British Literature
- Fashion Design
- Media Studies
- Pronunciation
- Current Affairs
- Writing Skills
- Art History
- Drama
- British Culture
EF Master English Program in London
London’s calling! Travel to the capital of cool, buzzing with culture and overflowing with new experiences. Here you can study a combination of languages and academic subjects while gaining complete English fluency and official international diplomas for your career. Alternatively you can combine long-term English studies with specialized, career-oriented coursework in either Master Business English or the EF Master English for Media & Art. This is your chance to absorb a subject of your choice and get ahead in your career.
A key part of the program is your part-time internship – a unique chance to examine a local business from the inside out. EF’s dedicated Internship Coordinator will help match your interests and goals to an industry specific experience. You may also receive a personal recommendation from your respective company – a valuable asset for admission to competitive graduate school programs, or for future job applications.
