Wimbledon School of English
Description of Wimbledon School of English
- Location: London, England, United Kingdom
- Founded: in 1964
- Age of the pupils: from 16 years old
- Type of accommodation: residence, apartment, family, hotel or hostel
- Type of studying: mixed
- Minimum course duration: 2 weeks
- Language of instruction: English.
Founded in 1964, the Wimbledon School of English is one of the finest educational institutions in London and England to learn English for foreign students from all over the world, one of the country's oldest language schools. The educational institution is accredited by the British Council: various commissions have repeatedly confirmed the highest quality of teaching and qualifications of teachers, the competence of the administration and the excellent equipment of the campus. Wimbledon School of English is a part of the organization English UK, Quality English (independent schools of English), the English Network (TEN) and bears the honorary title of "Center of Excellence".
Wimbledon School of English is still owned by its founders, the Housden family, and the current director has been working successfully since 1985.
Educational programs work here year-round - they are suitable for students from 16 years and older with any starting level of knowledge, goals and needs. The total number of pupils is 230-380 people depending on the season (summer vacation courses are very popular with students from abroad from around the world). The national composition of the students is roughly the following:
- 12% - South Korea
- 11% - Thailand
- 10% - Switzerland and Italy
- 8% - Saudi Arabia
- 7% - Taiwan and Japan
- 4% - Turkey and Argentina
- 3% - Spain.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Wimbledon School of English
English courses
- Age of students: 16+ years
- Intensity: 24 lessons per week (20 academic hours)
- Number of pupils in the classroom: 14-16 people
- Beginning of the courses: on Mondays, all-the-year-round
- Minimum duration: 2 weeks.
This universal course is the best opportunity to quickly and complexly improve all the key, main skills and knowledge of the English language:
- Grammar
- Reading
- Auditing (listening comprehension)
- Vocabulary
- Written speech
- Oral speech (spoken English)
- Phonetics (correct pronunciation, accent correction)
- Improvement of communication skills.
The program is accepted by students with an initial level from the Pre-Intermediate: students are divided into groups according to the initial level of knowledge, which makes learning more comfortable, quick and productive. One lesson takes 50 minutes: classes are held in the mornings + twice a week during the afternoon hours - the students have enough time to walk around London, sightseeing, rest, leisure and socializing. Particular attention is paid to the development of oral speech, spoken English: this helps students in a few days to overcome the language barrier and hone the pronunciation, to communicate freely with native English speakers in any real life situations.
Tuition fee and the date of the Wimbledon School of English depends on the chosen program, its subject and intensity.
Teaching materials are also paid separately: these are basic textbooks + manuals for exam preparation (for IELTS / CAE / FCE courses from 13 weeks or more). The cost of materials and textbooks depends on the duration of the selected course.
Intensive English courses
- Age of students: 16+ years
- Intensity: 24 lessons per week (20 academic hours) + 4 subject classes
- Number of pupils in the classroom: 14
- Beginning of the courses: all year round, on Mondays
- Minimum duration: 2 weeks.
An intensive program is designed for students who want to improve their language skills and knowledge in the shortest possible time, are ready to work productively as actively as possible. Lessons (1 lesson = 50 minutes) are devoted to all basic language skills:
- Grammar
- Reading
- Auditing (listening comprehension)
- Vocabulary
- Written speech
- Oral speech (spoken English)
- Phonetics (correct pronunciation, accent correction)
- Improve communication skills.
Additionally 4 times a week students attend special, thematic classes, the direction of which can be chosen independently based on personal goals and academic needs:
- Academic English
- Individual lessons with the teacher
- In-depth study of grammar
- Active development of oral speech
- Preparation for IELTS
- Communication skills
- In-depth development of written speech.
The cost of studying and the date of the Wimbledon School of English depends on the chosen program, its subject and intensity.
Teaching materials are also paid separately: these are basic textbooks + manuals for exam preparation (for IELTS / CAE / FCE courses from 13 weeks or more). The cost of materials and textbooks depends on the duration of the selected course.
Business English
- Age of students: 20+ years
- Intensity: 24 lessons per week (20 academic hours)
- Number of pupils in the class: 14
- Beginning of the courses: all year round, on Mondays
- Minimum duration: 2 weeks.
A special thematic program is designed for students from 20 years old who want to work in the global environment of business, finance, business and commerce. This program is focused not only on improving the basic language skills, but also on developing the profile, specific skills necessary for building a successful international career:
- Negotiation
- Increasing of the vocabulary in sales and marketing
- Banking study
- Preparation and conduct of events
- Presentations, interviews and reports
- Official written English
- Business etiquette in the international environment
- Business correspondence and official documentation
- Writing reports.
Students will work independently and in mini-groups, participate in role-playing games and simulated business situations: for classes not only textbooks and materials are actively used, but also modern mass media on a business topic, professional Internet portals, etc.
The minimum level of English for admission is from Higher Intermediate and higher.
Intensive Business English Course
In addition to the basic program of studying business English, students can attend 4 specialized thematic classes on a weekly basis - the topic and direction can be chosen independently:
- Preparation for IELTS
- Grammar and writing
- Development of communication skills
- Individual lessons (the topic is selected specifically for each student).
The cost of studying and the date of the Wimbledon School of English depends on the chosen program, its subject and intensity.
Teaching materials are also paid separately: these are basic textbooks + manuals for exam preparation (for IELTS / CAE / FCE courses from 13 weeks or more). The cost of materials and textbooks depends on the duration of the selected course.
Courses of legal English (English for lawyers)
- Age of students: 20+ years
- Intensity: 28 lessons per week
- Number of pupils in the class: 14
- Minimum duration: 4 weeks.
A special program is designed for students wishing to build their careers in the international legal field. The program provides not only thematic education, but also preparation for profile exams (ILEC or TOLES).
The course usually takes 4 weeks. During the study period, a lot of thematic professional directions are studied:
- Commercial law
- Labour legislation
- Contract law
- Company law
- Intellectual property, etc.
One lesson lasts 50 minutes. You can check tuition fee of the course with our manager (as well as start dates).
Preparing for FCE
- Age of students: 16+ years
- Intensity: 24/28 lessons per week
- Number of pupils in the class: 14
- Minimum duration: 7 weeks.
A program is designed for students wishing to effectively prepare for the passing of complex Cambridge exams (option FCE). Usually the exam dates are appointed in March, June and December - in accordance with the established dates and courses are held for 7 weeks (you can check with your manager for the terms of the nearest programs).
Attention is paid to all language-related aspects without exception:
- Grammar
- Reading
- Auditing (listening comprehension)
- Vocabulary
- Written speech
- Oral speech (spoken English)
- Phonetics (correct pronunciation, accent correction)
- Improvement of communication skills.
Students work with materials over the past years, getting acquainted with the structure and features of testing, its "pitfalls" and typical traps, reveal their strengths and weaknesses, quickly filling in the knowledge gaps. The minimum level of English for enrollment is Higher Intermediate and higher. With the pupils working teachers who worked before or employees are still as examiners of each test: they help to clarify the incomprehensible or weak points, to thoroughly know the procedure for each exam. At the end of the course, students can pass an examination for an additional fee directly to the territory of the language school (for this there are necessary permits and accreditations).
Students can independently choose the optimal intensity of classes: 24 lessons per week (basic) or 28 lessons (increased). 1 lesson lasts 50 minutes.
The cost of studying and the date of the Wimbledon School of English depends on the chosen program, its subject and intensity.
Teaching materials are also paid separately: these are basic textbooks + manuals for exam preparation (for IELTS / CAE / FCE courses from 13 weeks or more). The cost of materials and textbooks depends on the duration of the selected course.
Preparing for CAE
- Age of students: 16+ years
- Intensity: 24/28 lessons per week
- Number of pupils in the class: 14
- Minimum duration: 7 weeks.
A program is designed for students wishing to effectively prepare for the passing of complex Cambridge exams (version of CAE). Usually the exam dates are appointed in March, June and December - in accordance with the established dates and courses are held for 7 weeks (you can check with your manager for the terms of the nearest programs).
Attention is paid to all language-related aspects without exception:
- Grammar
- Reading
- Auditing (listening comprehension)
- Vocabulary
- Written speech
- Oral speech (spoken English)
- Phonetics (correct pronunciation, accent correction)
- Improvement of communication skills.
Students work with materials over the past years, getting acquainted with the structure and features of testing, its "pitfalls" and typical traps, reveal their strengths and weaknesses, quickly filling in the knowledge gaps. The minimum level of English for enrollment is Higher Intermediate and higher. With the pupils working teachers who worked before or employees are still as examiners of each test: they help clarify the incomprehensible or weak points, thoroughly know the procedure for each exam. At the end of the course, students can pass an examination for an additional fee directly to the territory of the language school (for this there are necessary permits and accreditations).
Students can independently choose the optimal intensity of classes: 24 lessons per week (basic) or 28 lessons (increased). 1 lesson lasts 50 minutes.
The cost of studying and the date of the Wimbledon School of English depends on the chosen program, its subject and intensity:
Teaching materials are also paid separately: these are basic textbooks + manuals for exam preparation (for IELTS / CAE / FCE courses from 13 weeks or more). The cost of materials and textbooks depends on the duration of the selected course.
Preparing for IELTS
- Age of students: 16+ years
- Intensity: 24/28 lessons per week
- Number of pupils in the classroom: 14
- Minimum duration: 4-6 weeks.
Intensive, effective program is aimed at preparation for the IELTS exam: this certificate is necessary for all foreign students who want to study or work in English-speaking countries, to enter British schools, colleges or universities. The intensity of the lessons can be basic (24 lessons per week) or increased (28 lessons, each for 50 minutes) - each student determines for himself the best option, based on his level of knowledge and skills, goals and academic needs, abilities.
Students pay attention to all basic language skills:
- Grammar
- Reading
- Auditing (listening comprehension)
- Vocabulary
- Written speech
- Oral speech (spoken English)
- Phonetics (correct pronunciation, accent correction)
- Improvement of communication skills.
Classes are often conducted on the basis of IELTS materials from previous years: so students can get acquainted with the structure and characteristics of the exam, learn all of its tricks and typical traps of the examiners, learn how to correctly allocate time and quickly "read" (understand, delve) tasks. Additionally, students will develop useful academic skills necessary for successful studies in British schools, colleges and universities:
- Record keeping during the lecture
- Presentations and reports
- Debates, seminars, discussions
- Substantiation of one's point of view
- Highlighting of the main information and generalization, etc.
Professional teachers will also tell students about the best universities and colleges in the UK: they will help to make a plan for studying and preparing, to choose subjects, to decide on the specialty and faculty, to tell about the proper collection and preparation of documents, and the sending of an application for admission.
The minimum level of knowledge for the program is Higher (Upper) Intermediate and higher. At the end of the program, students can take the IELTS exam: the desired date is booked and the registration fee for testing is paid for 12 weeks.
Tuition fee and the date of the Wimbledon School of English depends on the chosen program, its subject and intensity.
Teaching materials are also paid separately: these are basic textbooks + manuals for exam preparation (for IELTS / CAE / FCE courses from 13 weeks or more). The cost of materials and textbooks depends on the duration of the selected course.
Summer English Courses
- Age of students: 16+ years
- Intensity: 24 lessons per week
- Number of pupils in the classroom: 16 people
- Minimum duration: 1 week.
A fascinating summer combined course is designed for students from all over the world who want to spend their summer holidays with pleasure and benefit.
The Summer English program is opened to students from 16 years, the minimum level of knowledge for enrollment is Pre-Intermediate, the minimum duration is from 1 week. In the learning process, all the basic language skills are improved:
- Grammar
- Reading
- Auditing (listening comprehension)
- Vocabulary
- Written speech
- Oral speech (spoken English)
- Phonetics (correct pronunciation, accent correction)
- Improvement of communication skills.
Active colloquial English is improving, so students in a few days overcome the language barrier, expand vocabulary, improve pronunciation and get rid of the accent. Lessons are held in the morning (+ twice a week after lunch - additional electives), so the students have a lot of time for independent studies, communication, leisure, tours of London and the main attractions of the UK.
The vacation summer course of English starts in July and August every Monday - you can check the correct price with our manager.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Students of the Wimbledon School of English are offered a choice of several options for comfortable and safe accommodation.
- Host an English family
In total, the school cooperates with 320 English families, which were carefully selected and constantly checked by employees, and whose houses are located no more than half an hour from the school campus (most of the houses are within walking distance). Students are offered mostly single, fully equipped and furnished rooms: if students travel together (for example, members of the same family), they can select double rooms. There are several options available:
- Standard room - with shared bathroom or with personal
- Increased comfort (personal bathroom, walking distance from the campus)
- Independent option (self-service: meals are not provided, but you can cook in the home kitchen).
Students can choose (in addition to self-service) boarding or half board meals. It is also possible to choose a family with a similar level of English: the school also cooperates with those families whose members are not native English speakers, which can be more convenient and comfortable for foreign students with a low level of knowledge and skills.
- Student residences-dormitories
Here, students can also opt for themselves:
- Haynt Walk, South West Wimbledon district (20+ years) - 10 minutes by bus to school or 30 minutes by foot. Private rooms with shared bathroom and kitchen.
- Kings Lodge, Wimbledon district (18+ years) - to school 10 minutes on foot, near metro, many shops and cinema. 1-2-bed superior rooms (with private bathroom), equipped common kitchen.
- Malcolm Road (20+ years) - just 2 minutes walk to the school. Cozy rooms with shared bathroom (there are 1-2 rooms with personal amenities), a modern shared kitchen.
- Queens Lodge (30+ years) - 10 minutes walk to the school or the center of Wimbledon. Modern luxury residence: private room with private bathroom, spacious common kitchen with the latest equipment and household appliances.
- Rent apartments, hotels and hostels
The school accommodation department will pick up a suitable apartment for you in the nearest area (the fee for the selection of accommodation is 50 pounds sterling). Also, cooperation with several cozy, comfortable hotels is established, where there are places for students of language courses:
- The Justin James Hotel (2 minutes to school, nearby building)
- The Wimbledon Hotel (2 minutes to school)
- Goodenough Guest House (5 minutes to school)
- The Rose & Crown Hotel (10 minutes on foot)
- Cannizaro House 4 * (15 minutes on foot)
- Antoinette Hotel Wimbledon (15 minutes on foot).
For girls there is also a special offer - a special Catholic hostel: this is a new building with fresh renovation, fully equipped and furnished rooms for 1-2 people (there are options with both private and shared bathrooms). A common, well-equipped kitchen is provided (the breakfast plan includes breakfast); next door is Southfields station.
Please note that double rooms are only available for students traveling and studying together (for example, members of the same family).
Activities Wimbledon School of English
Every day for students a variety of entertainment and leisure activities are held (most of them are already included in the cost of the programs), but the students must leave the application for participation in each event or excursion independently. The list of possible entertainment is huge:
- Private lessons of tennis or equestrian sports (for a fee)
- Welcome cocktail party
- Table tennis tournaments
- Volleyball
- Walk around Wimbledon Park
- Excursions to Brighton
- Cinema Club
- Playing tennis
- Student's party with games
- Student's party in PONANA
- Squash
- Badminton
- Excursion to one of London's authentic markets
- Excursion to Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum
- A trip to Stonehenge
- Excursion to Oxford
- Football
- Excursion to Bath
- Visit the Hard Rock Calling Festival.
Facilities and equipment at Wimbledon School of English
The language school is located in Zone 3 of London: literally 3 minutes on foot - and you are already at the Wimbledon railway station (you can get to the center of the capital in 5 minutes by train), close to many shops, shopping centers, cafes and restaurants, as well as one of the largest cinemas in the English capital.
The very building of the institution is a magnificent, majestic mansion of solemn Edwardian style: students invariably fascinate colourful stained-glass windows, huge ancient fireplaces. Despite the old look, inside the school is perfectly prepared for education in the most demanding modern standards:
- 25 bright, spacious classrooms (including 4 classrooms in the Mansel Road Center)
- Self-study center
- Linguistic laboratory with modern equipment
- Large cozy living room for general recreation
- Beautiful green garden for walking
- An extensive library with free access for students
- Modern computer class (software and PC are updated regularly)
- Dining room and bar with hot / cold drinks and snacks, the opportunity to warm up your lunch, make a sandwich
- Fee Wi-Fi
- A picturesque spacious park near the campus
- Playing area (piano, ping-pong tables).
Also very close to the village of Wimbledon, which appeared in the XI century - today its territory, including spacious gardens and park areas, exceeds 460 acres! It is an ideal place for hiking and boating on the lake, picnics and contemplative recreation, tennis (some of the best tennis courts in the UK are located here).
Admission dates and extra charges
Tuition fee and the date of the Wimbledon School of English depends on the chosen program, its subject and intensity.
The course price already includes:
- Studying on the selected course
- A welcome pack (schedule, map of the school campus, ID card, etc.)
- Access to the Internet and Wi-Fi, to the library and all school resources
- Firm certificate at the end of the program
- Leisure and entertainment, sports and creativity
- Consultations with teachers (every month): selection of subjects, choice of college or university, preparation for admission, choice of program and faculty, collection and execution of documents, etc.
- Distance learning program - an online course for 3 months before and 3 months after the main full-time course.
Paid additionally:
- Registration fee
- Examination Boards
- Additional academic and language classes (optional)
- Additional leisure activities and excursions (optional)
- Choosing of accommodation option
- Air tickets in both directions
- Transfer (one way)
- Compulsory medical insurance
- Personal pocket expenses
- Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents
- Consular fee (paid at the Embassy).
Teaching materials are also paid separately: these are basic textbooks + manuals for exam preparation (for IELTS / CAE / FCE courses from 13 weeks or more). The cost of materials and textbooks depends on the duration of the selected course.
Extras:
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 55 GBP
- Study materials 30 GBP
- Transfer (one way) 100 GBP
- Registration fee (for accommodation) 50 GBP
- Medical insurance 7 GBP
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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