EC London Covent Garden English School
Description of EC London Covent Garden English School
EC London Covent Garden English School is a language school for students from 30 years old. The educational institution is located in the center of one of the most tourist areas of the capital. Covent Garden is famous for its abundance of entertainment and shopping infrastructure. There are many galleries, theaters, fashion shops, restaurants, cozy coffee houses. The school is not far from a convenient traffic junction. From the educational building a few minutes walk to the metro station Holborn. From here, it's easy to get to anywhere in London.
The EC London Covent Garden School has been teaching English for more than 50 years. The schools is specialized on teaching adult age groups, mainly students from 30 years. Many students after 30 years of age prefer studying and communicating with people of their age. The school has created an atmosphere that is optimal for international communication. Representatives of more than 20 nationalities improve their language skills in a relaxed atmosphere. The school offers interesting, effective classes, adapted to the needs of a particular age group of students.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in EC London Covent Garden English School
General English course
The program provides an opportunity to improve the level of language skills, to gain new skills for the application of English in everyday life.
The studying program is designed for students with an initial knowledge of English and those who have not studied the language before. The course, designed for at least a week, allows you to master a foreign language on a level sufficient for everyday communication.
- Students age: from the age of 30.
- Start dates: on Mondays.
- Requirements for enrollment: English at the level of beginner (minimum).
- The result of the studying: everyday communication in English.
- Class size: up to 12 students.
- Duration of the lesson: 45 minutes.
Intensive English course
Program is designed for those who want to achieve the maximum result for the minimum amount of time.
English course in London differs in the total intensity of studies. Students study 30 hours a week. The lessons are as practical as possible. Each of them is thematic. Such a program allows you to quickly learn the grammar, to create language skills and to ensure their subsequent effective use.
- Students age: from the age of 30.
- Start dates: on Mondays.
- Requirements for enrollment: English at beginner level (minimum).
- The result of the studying: communication in English in everyday life.
- Class size: up to 12 students.
- Lesson duration: 45 minutes.
The program is aimed at students wishing to master a clear pronunciation, to literate speech (oral, written) and subsequently apply English in professional activities.
Specificity of the course consists in practical orientation, development of specific language skills (negotiation, presentations, business communication on the phone and when meeting with a partner).
- Students age: from 30 years.
- Start dates: on Mondays.
- Admission requirements: English at the low Intermediate level.
- Competent free communication in a business environment.
- Class size: up to 12 students.
- Duration of the lesson: 45 minutes.
The method of individual education is one of the most effective for mastering a foreign language.
The program is designed for students who prefer a personal approach to teaching, starting from the schedule, ending with the selection of educational materials. The teacher for each student makes a personal plan in accordance with his actual level of language proficiency, requirements, expectations, abilities. It is allowed to combine individual lessons with standard school programs.
- Students age: from 30 years.
- Start dates: determined individually.
- Admission requirements: English at beginner level (minimum).
- The result of studying: depends on the goals set by the student.
- Class size: 1 person.
- Lesson duration: 45 minutes.
Online courses in mini-groups with native speakers are offered to foreign students. Students have access to the learning platform.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Students of EC London Covent Garden School can live in a host family and in the residence. The first option is an excellent opportunity to become immersed into the language environment. This will greatly improve studying of English. In addition, with family accommodation, students are given the opportunity to get acquainted with the life and culture of the inhabitants of London. Accommodation in the family is offered in the 1-2 and 3-4 zone of the capital. The road to the educational building in the first case will take 30-40 minutes, in the second - up to 60.
The advantage of accommodation in the residence - is a multinational environment. Here you can find friends, make useful acquaintances. Students are offered accommodation in comfortable apartments with private facilities. The living room and kitchen are common in the residence. Wireless Internet is available in the building.
A family meal can be arranged according to the half-board scheme. In the residence students eat independently.
Subjects, specialties
Activities EC London Covent Garden English School
EC Covent Garden School is located in the most tourist city of the UK. London - is a spicy cocktail of antiquity and modernity, monumentality of architecture, stylish design of modern institutions of infrastructure. There is a wide range of attractions in the city. It is not difficult to independently inspect any of them after school or on weekends.
Priority excursions include:
- The Tower of London;
- Buckingham Palace;
- Oxford Street with the famous Camden market.
Fans of parties will appreciate night walks through Soho bars. Of field trips the most popular are those in Cambridge, Oxford, Canterbury, Brighton.
Daily routine
Classes are usually held in the morning. In the evening, students are free, can organize leisure independently.
Advantages
- High quality of language preparation.
- Small studying groups that enable the teacher to give maximum attention to each student.
- Opportunity to study with peers.
- Convenient location of the schools. Euston is one of the most prestigious and infrastructure developed areas of London.
Facilities and equipment at EC London Covent Garden English School
The language school has 11 classrooms, a self-studying room, a library, a computer class with Internet access. In the Covent Garden School a cafeteria with a wide range of dishes of European cuisine, baked goods, desserts, hot and cold drinks is opened for recration, pleasant pastime of students.
Admission dates and extra charges
Additional fees:
- Registration fee;
- Accommodation charges;
- Visa fee;
- Courier service delivery for a visa;
- Medical insurance.
Extras:
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 50 GBP
- Registration fee (for accommodation) 30 GBP
- Medical insurance 10 GBP
- Visa fees 23 GBP
- Express mail 75 GBP
- Transfer (one way) 150 GBP
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
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