International House London

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 English exams are recognised around the world by universities, employers and national education authorities. Prepare for them with an IH London Cambridge Preparation course.

Annually, nearly 1.5 million people take a Cambridge exam to improve their employment prospects, seek further education and prepare for international travel or living abroad.

There are three different Cambridge English Exams available:

• Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE);
• English at an upper intermediate level (B2);
• Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE);
• English for demanding academic and professional situations (C1);
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE);
• English for advanced learners (C2);

To join a Cambridge exam preparation course you will need to book the course and complete an entrance test.

An IH London IELTS preparation course will help you get the results you need for the Cambridge International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination.

IELTS preparation courses are made up of intensive lessons focusing on the academic skills – reading, listening, speaking and writing English – needed to gain the results you need from the IELTS test.

The IELTS exam is a good choice if you’re preparing to study or work in an English speaking country.

IELTS is recognised as an entrance requirement by most British, Australian, New Zealand and Canadian universities.

IELTS is also recognised by many employers and government immigration agencies as a proof of English skills.

IH London have a range of courses for language teachers that build on existing or develop new skills to help you advance your language teaching career.

Our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, Cambridge Delta and Educational Management programmes will help you reach your career goals as you progress as a professional EFL teacher and manager.

If you’ve been away from language teaching our TESOL Update course offers practical training to equip you to return to the classroom.

For English teachers who are not native English speakers our IH Practical Teacher course provides techniques and approaches for teaching English as a second language.

There are also specialist courses covering a variety of language teaching strategies and methods.

Whichever course you choose IH London can provide the skills and accreditation to help move your teaching career forward.

Professional development courses for language teachers at IH London offer a flexible programme that fits around your working day.

Courses are available full time or part-time at our central London language school and we have a number of online courses for distance learning.

Study Business English in London with other professionals from around the world at International House London’s Executive Centre, dedicated to business English teaching.

Learn the language you need for business, socialising and networking in our dedicated Executive Centre equipped with:

• Free Wi-Fi access and dedicated computer centre;
• Bright, comfortable teaching rooms with interactive whiteboards; computers, TV and audio-visual equipment;
• Library with professional magazines and newspapers;
• Coffee lounge for socialising and relaxing;
• Telephone, message-taking and fax service on request.