EC London, EC London Language School

• Location: London, England,
• Year of foundation: 2005,
• Number of students: approximately 200,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of study: blended.

EC English Language School London (EC London) — an English language school that is part of the large international educational system of EC language schools, working with more than 25 institutions in seven countries.

The center, opened in 2005, has been conducting academic activities for hundreds of students from different countries for over 20 years. The courses have been awarded by national and international agencies, which confirms the quality of teaching, modern methods and a variety of approaches tailored to each student. Thanks to a wide range of programs offered, students achieve their goals in learning English, whether it is general improvement of basic language skills, language development for professional activities, or even a whole academic year preparing for further education in English-speaking colleges or universities.

In addition to interactive and diverse lessons, students can look forward to exciting extracurricular activities that will help them learn more about the culture, customs, and history of Great Britain. Extracurricular activities perfectly complement the curriculum, providing students with the opportunity to regularly practice their speaking skills and improve their vocabulary.

The learning process consists of lectures and regular speaking practice, which is organized both in classrooms and outside of them. In addition to the curriculum, students can add individual lessons with a teacher to their study plan to accelerate language development, work on particularly difficult or interesting topics.

EC London students can choose one of the following accommodation options during their studies:

• IQ Highbury — a residential complex located 15 minutes' drive from the center of London, near metro stations and city infrastructure. Accommodation is arranged in spacious apartments with single bedrooms with private bathrooms, a shared kitchen and living room. The building has a gym, laundry facilities, games rooms, and a cinema.
• Scape Canada Water — a residential complex near the center of London, within a few minutes' walk of several metro stations. Students occupy single rooms with private bathrooms, combined into apartments with a kitchen and living area. Outside the living areas, residents can use shared laundry facilities, a gym, a large lounge with TV and other public spaces.
• iQ Shoreditch — a residence in one of London's youth districts: thematic events are often held near the residential buildings, and bars, clubs and shops are open around the clock. Spacious single studios with full furnishings, bathrooms and kitchens have been prepared for accommodation; laundry facilities, a gym and relaxation areas are shared.

In the case of residence living, students are responsible for preparing their own meals.

The language center also cooperates with time-tested host families that provide comfortable accommodation for students of all ages. This type of housing has unique advantages: regular language practice, a supportive atmosphere, the opportunity to learn about the country directly from locals, and genuine care and involvement. Families can accommodate 1-3 students from different countries at the same time, which will give them the opportunity to learn more about other cultures. Each student is placed in a single bedroom and uses shared amenities: bathroom, kitchen, living room. They are offered a choice of meal plans: full self-catering, half-board or breakfast only.

Students can look forward to a wide range of extracurricular activities that they can organize themselves or join those already in progress. Gathering in small groups, students explore the sights of London and go on longer trips to enjoy the natural beauty of the region, see beautiful suburbs and campuses of famous universities. Some excursions are organized by the school itself to broaden the horizons of pupils and connect knowledge gained in class with real-world experience. Thanks to the developed transport infrastructure, students will be able to easily visit places such as Hyde Park, Borough Market, Covent Garden, the British Museum, Buckingham Palace, Kew Gardens and many others.

• Training in small groups of up to 11-15 people with individual attention to each student,
• A multicultural student community with representatives from Germany, Turkey, Brazil, Japan, France and other countries,
• Wide age range — the school teaches students from 16 to 50 years old and even older,
• Many additional services, including support at every stage of admission, several housing options, extracurricular activities.

EC London’s study buildings are located in Zone 1 — the very center of London, near world-famous attractions and cultural sites. The facilities include lecture classrooms with interactive equipment, self-study areas and individual work areas with teachers, and relaxation zones.

EC London operates almost year-round, except for international and national holidays. Depending on the chosen course, the schedule will vary in length and number of daily lessons. Each lesson lasts 45 minutes, while individual sessions with a teacher last 60 minutes.

The cost of the courses covers all welcome events and materials, some extracurricular activities, a full academic curriculum, and online support. Additionally, you will need to pay for:

• Registration and administrative fees,
• Accommodation, meals and related housing costs,
• Individual lessons,
• Some extracurricular activities,
• Transfers to/from the airport,
• Medical insurance,
• Personal expenses (pocket money).

The application process is organized online, which simplifies the admission procedure for foreign applicants. Candidates fill out a registration form, undergo an interview and language test in order to be assigned to a suitable group and start their studies.

Regardless of the goals set, all students achieve excellent results: they improve their language skills, gain career development opportunities, international educational experience and a smooth adaptation to the English-language education system. The main result of most programs will be a higher level of English proficiency, which will open up more opportunities for study, work, and travel.

An important criterion for admission to the courses will be compliance with age restrictions and the availability of personal documents: a foreign passport, health insurance, a visa or residence permit.

Most programs accept students with any level of English proficiency: from beginner to advanced. Requirements for the level of knowledge are rare here.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision