International House London
- International House London is an established and well-known language school, with over fifty years of experience in providing language courses and teacher training programmes. Based in a spacious and fully-equipped school, near Covent Garden, International House London is a founder member of the International House World Organisation. International House London welcomes over 8,000 language students from 150 countries each year. Their students enjoy learning in the vibrant and multicultural atmosphere of IH London; making new friends and experiencing the excitement of the city together. So whether you’d like to study a modern language; learn English for business or pleasure, or teach English, International House London have the course for you.
IH London’s Vision, Missions and Values
“A world where language education removes barriers, opens minds and makes impossible connections possible.”
At IH London, we don’t just talk about inclusivity, we live it every day, creating a dynamic and diverse community that celebrates and embraces differences. Our passionate educators bring energy and enthusiasm to their teaching, inspiring students to push beyond their limits and achieve their full potential. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism, always seeking to improve our practices and provide the best possible education for our students. Our ethical principles aren’t just words on a page, they guide us in every decision we make and action we take, ensuring that we do the right thing, even when it’s hard. And with an innovative approach to teaching and learning, we are constantly pushing the boundaries, challenging ourselves to think outside the box and find new ways to engage and inspire our students.
General English Courses (2025)
| Course | 1-5 weeks | 6-11 weeks | 12-19 weeks | 20+ weeks | Level | Start Date(s) | Course Length | Lesson Times | Lesson Duration |
| General English 25 | £534/week | £514/week | £484/week | £454/week | A2-C1 | Any Monday | 1+ Weeks | 09.00-12.00 & 13.15-15.15 | 55 minutes |
| General English 20 (am) | £428/week | £411/week | £387/week | £363/week | A2-C1 | Any Monday | 1+ Weeks | 09.00-12.00 & 12.15-13.10 | 55 minutes |
| General English 20 (pm) | £384/week | £368/week | £348/week | £326/week | A2-C1 | Any Monday | 1+ Weeks | 12.15-13.10 & 13.15-16.15 | 55 minutes |
| General English 15 (am) | £366/week | £348/week | £328/week | £312/week | A2-C1 | Any Monday | 1+ Weeks | 09.00-12.00 | 55 minutes |
| General English 15 (pm) | £328/week | £313/week | £294/week | £281/week | A2-C1 | Any Monday | 1+ Weeks | 13.15-16.15 | 55 minutes |
General English Evening Classes (2025)
| Course | Cost | Level | Start Date(s) | Course Length | Lesson Times | Lesson Duration |
| General English | £107 | A2-C1 | Every Monday | 4 weeks | 18:30-20:30 | 55 minutes |
| Focus on Conversation | £107 | B1 | Every Thursday | 4 weeks | 18:30-20:30 | 55 minutes |
| Focus on Pronunciation | £204 | B1 | 5 March, 4 June, 24 September 2025 | 8 weeks | Wednesdays 18:30-20:30 | 55 minutes |
English Experience 30+ (2025)
| Course | 1-2 weeks | 3-5 weeks | 6+ weeks | Level | Start Date(s) | Course Length | Lesson Times | 55 minutes |
| English Experience 30+ | £469/week | £442/week | £416/week | A2-C1 | Every Monday from 6 January – 10 February 2025 & 19 May – 29 September 2025 | 1+ Weeks | 09.00-12.00 | 55 minutes |
IELTS and Cambridge Exam Preparation
| Course | 1 week | 4 weeks | 8 weeks | 12 weeks | 16 weeks | 20 weeks | 24 weeks | Level | Start Date(s) | Lesson Times | Lesson Duration |
| IELTS Preparation 20 (am) | £1,712 | £3,288 | £4,644 | £6,192 | £7,260 | £8,712 | B1 & above | 6 Jan, 3 Feb, 3 Mar, 31 Mar, 28 Apr, 2 Jun, 30 Jun, 28 Jul, 1 Sep, 29 Sep, 27 Oct, 24 Nov 2025 | 9.00-12.00 & 12.15-13.10 | 55 minutes | |
| IELTS Preparation 15 (am) | £1,464 | £2,784 | £3,936 | £5,248 | £6,240 | £7,488 | B1 & above | 6 January, 3 February, 3 March, 31 March, 28 April, 2 June, 30 June, 28 July, 1 September, 29 September, 27 October, 24 November 2025 | 9.00-12.00 | 55 minutes | |
| IELTS Test Boost | £534 | B1 & above | 6 January, 3 February, 3 March, 7 April, 12 May, 2 June, 7 July, 11 August, 8 September, 6 October, 3 November, 8 December 2025 | 9.00 -12.00 & 13.15-15.15 | 55 minutes | ||||||
| IELTS Study & Test 15 | C1 – £5,248 | B1 – £6,240 | A2 – £7,488 | As Indicated | 6 January, 3 February, 3 March, 31 March, 28 April, 2 June, 30 June, 28 July, 1 September, 29 September, 27 October, 24 November 2025 | 9.00-12.00 | 55 minutes | ||||
| IELTS Study & Test 20 | C1 – £6,192 | B1 – £7,260 | A2 – £8,712 | As Indicated | 6 January, 3 February, 3 March, 31 March, 28 April, 2 June, 30 June, 28 July, 1 September, 29 September, 27 October, 24 November 2025 | 9.00 -12.00 & 12.15 -13.10 OR 12.15-13.10 & 13.15-16.15 | 55 minutes | ||||
| Cambridge Exam Preparation 20 First | £3,288 | B2 First (FCE) | 6 January, 24 March, 27 May, 20 October 2025 | 12.15-13.10 & 13.15-16.15 | 55 minutes | ||||||
| Cambridge Exam Preparation 20 Advanced | £3,288 | C1 Advanced (CAE) | 13 January, 17 March, 12 May, 20 October 2025 | 12.15-13.10 & 13.15-16.15 | 55 minutes | ||||||
| Cambridge Exam Preparation 20 Proficiency | £3,288 | C2 Proficiency (CPE) | 6 January, 17 March, 20 October 2025 | 12.15-13.10 & 13.15-16.15 | 55 minutes | ||||||
| Cambridge Exam Preparation 30 First | £2,598 | B2 First (FCE) | 6 January, 27 May 2025 | 9.00-12.00 & 13.30-16.30 | 55 minutes | ||||||
| OET Preparation 30 | £534 | 20 January, 17 February, 17 March, 31 March, 19 May, 16 June, 14 July, 22 September, 20 October, 17 November 2025 | 9.00-12.00 & 13.00-16.00 | 55 minutes |
Evening Exam Preparation Courses
| Course | Cost | Level | Start Date(s) | Course Length | Lesson Times | Lesson Duration |
| IELTS Evening | £229 | B1 & above | 7 January, 4 February, 4 March, 1 & 29 April, 3 June, 2 July, 5 August, 2 & 30 September, 28 October, 25 November 2025 | 4 weeks | Tuesdays & Thursdays 18:30-20:30 | 55 minutes |
| Cambridge First Exam Preparation (Evening) | £564 | B2 First (FCE) | 7 January, 25 March, 10 June, 7 October 2025 | 10 weeks | Tuesdays & Thursdays 18:30-20:30 | 55 minutes |
| Cambridge Advanced Exam Preparation (Evening) | £564 | C1 Advanced (CAE) | 14 January, 25 March, 17 June, 7 October 2025 | 10 weeks | Tuesdays & Thursdays 18:30-20:30 | 55 minutes |
| Cambridge Proficiency Exam Preparation (Evening) | £564 | C2 Proficiency (CPE) | 1 April, 7 October 2025 | 10 weeks | Tuesdays & Thursdays 18:30-20:30 | 55 minutes |
Other Fees
| Other Fees* | Price | Conditions |
| Course registration fee | £98 | Applicable for all group courses, excludes one-to-one lessons. Non-refundable. Evening courses, one-to-one lessons and OET Preparation courses command a £29 registration fee. |
| Weekly summer supplement | £15 | Applied to all weeks studied on group courses between 16/06/25-29/08/25 |
| Course change fee | £25 | Applicable for any course changes requested by a student after a course has been booked or begun. Excludes holiday requests and course upgrades |
| UKVI visa application fee | £35 | Applicable for students that we sponsor when applying for a Student Visa (previously known as Tier 4) |
| Refund handling fee | £15 |
General English
Need to learn or improve your English for work, study, travel or simply making conversation with friends? A General English course at IH London focuses on the English you need to communicate well in everyday situations.
If you want to study in a group during daytime weekdays we have three General English courses named after the number of lessons a week: 15, 20 and 25.
General English 15 classes are in the morning from 9.00 to 12.00, Monday to Friday. General English 20 and 25 have the same morning lessons but with extra afternoon classes: General 20 from 12.15 to 13.10, and General English 25 from 13.15 to 15.10.
If culture is your thing, our English Experience course includes daily excursions around London. And if you’re busy in the day we have a variety of evening English group courses to choose from.
To get a teacher all to yourself you can book a one-to-one course at either a fixed or flexible time.
Cambridge Examination Courses
IELTS Preperation Courses
Courses for Teachers and Academic Managers
Business & Specialist English
What they say...
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Carl Roberton, Principal, Stafford House School of English
“We at Burlington School have worked with London Homestays since 2014, and I professionally know the team since 2009 when I worked for another company in the education and accommodation industry. Having had the opportunity to work with London Homestays since the company started operations in London, all of the enquiries have been dealt with in a dedicated and timely manner, the team members are customer-oriented and always provide an exceptional accommodation experience to our students. I have no hesitation to recommend London Homestays as excellent accommodation providers and business partners.”
Eliane Tomasi, Accommodation & Welfare Officer, Burlington School
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Nick Bray, Managing Director, London Study Centre
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Stéphanie Frassanito, Program Manager, Work Overseas
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Kate Powers, Vice Principal for English Studies, Sunny Canadian International School
My homestay host Debra transformed my stay into the most amazing experience of my whole life!
Florian, student from Belgium: Homestay booking in Zone 3
It was an amazing experience, I’ve found a new home where I feel as comfortable as I do in my own home!
Laura, student from France: Homestay booking in Zone 2
I felt completely at ease and very comfortable with my host! She was really kind…many thanks!
Doris, student from Italy: Superior homestay in Zone 2
Shanghai Chelsea International Consulting (SCIC) has worked with Home from Home many times and they have provided a very professional service.
Chan Sen, Director at Shanghai Chelsea International Consulting
“We have been working with London Homestays for over 5 years. With their support, we have managed to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction. We strongly recommend London Homestays to anyone who’s looking for quality, reliability and exceptional customer service.”
Alex Fernandes, Accommodation & Visa Compliance Manager, Malvern House London
“Having worked with them since 2013, I can state that London Homestays have always taken care to match our students with suitable host families. They have a very friendly yet professional approach to their work. Our students have enjoyed staying at their homestays. Overall, students say that their host families are attentive and welcoming.”
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