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Programs and prices, tuition fees in Wimbledon School of English
Future Business Leaders
- Age – from 14 to 17 years,
- Language level – from B1 to C2,
- The duration of training is from one to eight weeks.
A special thematic program is aimed at students who want to work in the global environment of business, finance, entrepreneurship and commerce. The curriculum focuses not only on improving basic language skills, but also on the development of specialized, specific skills necessary for building a successful international career:
- Negotiating
- Increase vocabulary in sales and marketing,
- Study of banking,
- Preparation and conduct of events,
- Presentations, interviews and interviews, reports and reports,
- Official written English,
- Business etiquette in an international environment,
- Conducting business correspondence and official documentation, correspondence.
Class topics will include consideration of areas such as marketing, 21st century business companies, environmental sustainability, starting your own business from scratch, and many others.
Students will work independently and in mini-groups, participate in role-playing games and simulated business situations: not only textbooks and materials are actively used for classes, but also modern media on business topics, professional Internet portals. During the training process, each student works on their own startup to gain applied skills and increase the chance of entering business areas in the future.
Tennis Academy
- Age – from 14 to 17 years,
- Language level – from A2 to C2,
- The duration of training is from one to eight weeks.
The sports program is aimed at beginner tennis players who would like to improve their physical skills and playing knowledge in order to continue training at a more professional level. Classes are included in the schedule of the main course, whether it is a standard English program or a business course, take one hour of active training per week. Students study in small groups or alone with a teacher to personalize the sports plan and get maximum attention to their abilities.
The main coach of the tennis program is a member of the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) with many years of experience in his own achievements and teaching activities.
Explore English
- Age – from 14 to 17 years,
- Language level – from A1 to C2,
- The duration of training is from one to eight weeks.
This versatile course is the best opportunity to effectively improve all the key skills of the English language:
- Grammar
- Reading
- Listening comprehension (listening comprehension),
- Vocabulary (active vocabulary expansion),
- Written speech,
- Speaking (spoken English),
- Phonetics (correct pronunciation, accent correction),
- Improving communication skills.
The program accepts students with a beginner level from Pre-Intermediate (A2): students are divided into groups according to the initial level of knowledge, which makes learning more comfortable, faster and more productive. One lesson takes 50 minutes: classes are held in the mornings, twice a week in the afternoons, so that students have plenty of time to explore London, sightseeing, relax, leisure and socialize. Particular attention is paid to the development of oral speech, spoken English - this helps students in a matter of days to overcome the language barrier and hone their pronunciation, freely communicate with native English speakers in any real life situations.
The cost of training depends on the format of study: full-time or with accommodation. Adapting to the student's goals, the program offers flexibility in choosing the duration of study. Students can choose an elective that will take place in parallel with the main curriculum:
- Filmmaking
- Presentations, public speeches,
- Exploration of London,
- Methods of preparing for admission to the university, passing exams.
Each direction involves attending thematic classes under the guidance of qualified specialists, specialized excursions with a tour of cultural places and sights on the topic of the elective.
Film Making
- Age of participants: 14-17 years old
- Duration: 1-4 weeks
- Classes of up to 16 people
- Minimum language level: A2-C2.
For all cinema lovers! A special course that will help you take a step into the world of professional cinema. Students will learn the features of storyboarding, the rules of writing a good script, try to use sound in different ways in the video sequence, learn how to choose the right locations for filming, consider different shooting and editing techniques - all this will be useful to them in shooting the final short film, which will be appreciated by industry professionals. In addition, this course is a great opportunity to try yourself as an actor!
Presentations & Public Speaking
- Age of participants: 14-17 years old
- Duration: 1-4 weeks
- Classes of up to 16 people
- Minimum language level: A2-C2.
This additional course is perfect for those who want to develop self-confidence, competently and inspire public speaking. Students will work a lot with voice and body language, learn to build chains of bright and clear arguments, create and conduct presentations.
University Preparation & Exam Techniques
- Age of participants: 14-17 years old
- Duration: 1-4 weeks
- Classes of up to 16 people
- Minimum language level: B1-C2.
An excellent summer academic course for those who are ready to study on vacation, as they are aimed at entering prestigious English-speaking universities and colleges. On the course, students will consider university methods of study (and they are very different from the usual school ones!), they will work out different types of tasks - oral and written, individual and group.
A separate advantage of the course is special training, training before difficult exams. Students will be able to pass a mock interview, look at real examples of tasks from previous years, assess their strengths and weaknesses, and develop a personal strategy that will help them pass the exam with the highest score.
London Explorer
- Age of participants: 14-17 years old
- Duration: 1-4 weeks
- Classes of up to 16 people
- Minimum language level: A2-C2.
A great vacation course for those who want to get the most out of their summer holidays! The special course is not so much about learning English from textbooks in the classroom, but about new emotions, impressions and getting to know London. Students of the session will follow the creative path of legendary musicians, in whose personality London played an important role: Adele, David Bowie, Queen, Amy Winehouse, Stormzy, and many others. They will also consider the stories of legendary creators of other art directions: Tracey Emin, Alexander McQueen, Sir Norman Foster. The sports heritage of the British capital will not be ignored - from the legendary Wembley and Wimbledon to Lord's Cricket Ground. And, of course, it will be especially interesting to consider the features of modern London, its subcultures — from BMX and skate to graffification (Banksy is a must!) and grime music (new English grunge).
Business English & Professional Skills
- Age of participants: 18+ years old
- Duration: 1-12 weeks
- Intensity: 21 lessons per week
- Classes of up to 14 people
- Minimum language level: B2-C1/
A suitable course for those who plan to connect a career with business and rotate in the international business sphere.
Classes are organized in the morning and in the afternoon: 09:00-10:10, 10:25-11:35, 11:50-13:00, 14:00-15:55. These are both intensive English language lessons and interesting electives that you can choose to your taste:
- Communication skills,
- Cambridge exam preparation,
- IELTS exam preparation,
- Job search and successful employment,
- Individual classes and consultations (the topic can be any),
- Grammar and Writing.
In general, the course is set up so that the student masters business English: its special vocabulary, the structure of written and oral speech, and immerses himself in the features of business etiquette. There will be a lot of practice with creating presentations, debates and discussions, role-playing games, real cases from business practice and current media will be sorted out, trial interviews will be arranged for students, and the secrets of successful networking will be told. Homework will be given out every day (for about 2 hours of individual study).
In addition, students will work on soft skills that will be useful to them in any career direction: competent management, problem-solving skills, teamwork and leadership qualities.
The course fee does not include and is paid additionally:
- Accommodation and meals,
- Registration fee,
- Educational materials.
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.
Educational process
Pupils follow a schedule that includes language lessons, free time, excursions and collective campus activities. Approximate weekday schedule:
- English lessons – 9:00-9:50, 10:20-11:10,
- Breaks between classes – 9:50-10:20, 11:20-11:30,
- Additional electives – 11:35-12:20,
- Lunch – 12:20-12:50,
- Excursions – 14:00-18:00,
- Evening events are after 18:00.
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.
Advantages
- Full accreditation of all language programs,
- A multinational student community,
- An extensive list of courses for different purposes,
- Many programs adapt to the initial level of language knowledge,
- Provision of additional services, including accommodation, leisure program.
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
Enrolment process
Those wishing to spend their summer holidays at the WSE must fill out an online application form and provide personal documents. The admissions committee will invite candidates for an informal interview and a language test, according to the results of which students are divided into groups and begin their studies.
Enrolment statistics
Admission of students is subject to the availability of vacant places in groups, since the capacity of the center is limited to one hundred students.
Perspectives
The many benefits of studying at WSE, including language immersion and an emphasis on speaking skills, help students gain confidence in using English and continue their academic journey in English-speaking institutions.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
Overseas applicants must have a passport, visa or residence permit, and health insurance to study in the UK. For admission, you must meet the age criteria of the selected program, have a suitable level of English proficiency, which is checked during the registration process.
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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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