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CONTENTSStudy in London 03

How We Teach 04

Your Social Life 05

General English Group Courses 06-07

Standard General English 06

Standard Plus General English 06

Intensive General English 07

Exam Preparation Courses 08-09

Cambridge Examination 08IELTS Preparation 09

University Foundation Programme 10

Accommodation 11

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Welcome to this guide to learning English at IH London.

Inside you’ll find information to help find an English language

course that’s right for you.

Choose between classes to improve your everyday English, study for an

English language exam, get ready for a new job or prepare for University

in the UK. Our teachers focus on your goals and interests to help you learn

the language that is most useful for you. We teach English at 13 different

levels so you’ll be learning with people of similar ability in small classes of

12 -14 students to help you make fast progress. Don’t forget that you can also

combine different courses to make your learning experience at IH London

exactly right for you.

At IH London we have a vibrant and friendly student community with

over 7000 students from more than 150 countries studying each year at

our school. Outside of the classroom you can take part in our busy social

programme for even more chances to improve your English as you make

new friends and explore London.

There are lots of good reasons to choose IH London though I think our well

qualified and enthusiastic teachers are what makes us special. Study with

us and you’ll benefit from their knowledge and teaching experience while

you enjoy learning English with exciting lessons that use student-centred

materials and the excellent facilities in all our classrooms.

We look forward to seeing you at IH London soon!

Varinder Unlu

Director of Studies, General English

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Study in London

a great place to learn

learning outside the classroom

what are the facilities like?

Our school is in the centre of London – just a few minutes from Covent Garden. Our location makes IH London an exciting and inspiring place to study. With students of so many nationalities you’ll soon make friends from many different backgrounds to explore the city.

Many of our experienced teachers trained with us. They understand that students learn in different ways and as we keep class sizes small (between 12 - 14 students) you will always get the support you need.

At IH London we think it’s very important that you learn the language you need for daily life. That’s why your teacher will give you suggestions for using English in real life situations – for example catching the bus, ordering in a café or going shopping.

Discussing your experience in class afterwards, and getting feedback from your teacher, will help you learn.

We also run a fantastic Social Programme with activities in the evenings and at weekends. Find out more on page 5.

Our modern, air-conditioned school is a lively place, well-equipped with the latest technology to help with your studies. The classrooms are bright with lots of space and there are comfortable areas to relax or do homework as well as a café if you get hungry. There is a large self-study centre with computers for you to use for study outside the classroom. We have a library full of useful books, DVDs and journals with friendly librarians around to help you find what you need.

Some of the facilities in our building include:

• Interactive whiteboards in most classrooms

• Digital ‘language lab’ where you can practise pronunciation

• TV, video and audio facilities in all classrooms

• Large computer centre with free Internet access

• Free wireless Internet access throughout the building

• Library with over 10,000 books and journals

• Café with hot and cold food and drinks

• Dedicated Accommodation Office to help you find somewhere to stay

When the school is busy in the summer time we also use extra classrooms a short walk away from our main building.

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How We Teach

what level general english course should i take?

Learning English at IH London is a communicative experience with an emphasis on pair and group work.

Our teachers are passionate about using a variety of methods to help you communicate more confidently and effectively in real-life situations: at work, in your studies and in your daily life. They will give you lots of feedback and support to help you learn the correct vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.

As IH London is a large school we are able to offer 13 levels of study. We’ll help you to find the right level language course for you. Before you arrive, we will ask you to take an online English test and you will also be interviewed by a teacher on your first day. This means that we can make sure you join the right class for your needs. Remember the minimum age to study English at IH London is 16.

Our teachers will match you closely with students of a similar ability when you start your course. Every four weeks you will have a one-to-one tutorial with your teacher to discuss your next level of study so you are always moving forward.

• Motivating discussions on different topics where teachers can develop your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary

• Practical tasks to give you lots of opportunities to practise new language and improve your speaking skills

• Exposure to a wide range of engaging listening and reading texts

• Project based work such as working on the ih-hi school magazine, designing products, surveys and reports

how will i progress?

one-to-one tuition

To make faster progress with your speaking or writing try adding intensive one-to-one tuition to your General English course. Or if you want to get ready for an exam, combine General English with one-to-one exam preparation. Whatever your goals, our experienced teachers will help you to plan a programme just for you with lessons that are easy to fit around other courses. Choose from Semi-Intensive (3 lessons per day) or Intensive (6 lessons per day) one-to-one courses. You can also book one-to-one tuition by the lesson. One-to-one lessons are 55 minutes each. Find out more in the application form at the back of this brochure.

STUDYOPTIONS

ih london language levelsIH London levels Cambridge ESOL ALTE levels CEF IELTS band TOEFL TOEIC

Advanced 2 5 C2 7.5 - 9.0 276+ 910+

Advanced 1 4 C1 6.5 - 7.0 236 - 275 701 - 910

Pre-Advanced 2

Pre-Advanced 1

3 B2 Vantage

Upper Intermediate B 5.5 - 6.0 176 - 235 541 - 700

Upper Intermediate A

Mid Intermediate B

2 B1 Threshold

4.5 - 5.0 126 - 175 381 - 540

Mid Intermediate A

Lower Intermediate B

Lower Intermediate A

Pre-Intermediate B

1 A2 Waystage

3.5 - 4.0 96 - 125 246 - 380

Pre-Intermediate A

Elementary

CEF A2 Key English Test

CEF B1 Preliminary English Test

CEF B2 Cambridge English: First

CEF C1Cambridge English: Advanced

CEF C2Cambridge English: Proficiency

ALTE – Association of Language Testers in Europe CEF – Common European Framework

IELTS – International English Language Testing System TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language

TOEIC – Test of English for International Communication

Very well organised, every member of staff was always very helpful and happy to assist us. The multimedia classrooms are fantastic! I was really satisfied with the school.

Amanda, Brazil

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what to expect in the classroom

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Your Social Life

We believe that socialising is really important to your progress in learning English. The more activities you try, the more real-life language practice you will benefit from. Joining in with social events also helps you meet other students and make new friends.

IH London runs a fun packed social programme especially for English students. There are activities every evening and weekend so it’s a great way to see more of London and the UK. You can spend the weekend in Cambridge or take boat trips on the River Thames, watch famous musicals in London’s West End and dance in some of London’s hottest nightclubs. There is something for everyone! Our Social Programme Coordinator is around each afternoon to answer your questions and help you choose activities.

Prices vary depending on time of year and discounts available

an example programme from 2011Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4

Monday Afternoon Tea World Photography Festival Exhibition Ten Pin Bowling

Full Day Tour of Oxford, Stratford and the Cotswolds

Tuesday The Championships Wimbledon Tennis Pronunciation Practice (free) Italian and Spanish Lessons

(free) Love Never Dies Musical

Wednesday Welcome Walk (free) IMAX 3D Cinema Trip Tour of Wembley Stadium The Salt Cave

Thursday London Eye Shrek the Musical Women’s Champions League Football

Football in Regent’s Park (free)

Friday Visit to the Southbank Centre Live Music Faust the Opera Pacha Club Night

Saturday Harry Potter Walking Tour Weekend Trip to Paris by Eurostar

Tower of London Walking Tour Madame Tussaud’s

Sunday Full Day Tour of Oxford and Windsor

Weekend Trip to Paris by Eurostar

Full Day Tour of Stonehenge and Bath Full Day Tour of Cambridge

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There’s a wide range of students from different countries, I made a lot of friends. Dale, Croatia

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• Average class size of 10 students with a maximum of 14 students

• Dynamic lessons that go beyond the classroom

• Regular, personal assessment

• Structured self-study advice

• If your course is 24 weeks or longer you can transfer to an IELTS or Cambridge preparation course at no extra cost

General English Group Courses

standard general english

Monday to Friday 09.00 – 12.00 including a 15 minute break

15 lessons per week (55 minutes each); total lesson time each week: 13 hours and 45 minutes

The Standard General English course gives you the new language you need to improve your English. The classes focus on communication and you will practise speaking, listening, reading and writing, as well as working on your grammar and vocabulary. Teachers use course books, real life materials like newspapers and DVDs and out-of-class activities.

You will receive regular homework on this course.

This course is perfect if you want to improve your English for everyday use. It’s suitable for students from Elementary (CEF A2) to Advanced (CEF C2) level.

Who should take this course?

standard Plus general english

Standard plus one lesson

Monday to Friday 09.00 – 12.00 including a 15 minute break, plus additional lesson 12.15 – 13.10


Standard Plus General English follows the same classes as the Standard course with an extra special-focus lesson each day. This lesson allows you to work on a particular area of English in more detail.


what does the course involve?

what are the course benefits?


My teacher gave me lots of confidence in speaking and my listening improved as well. He always encouraged us in class.

Shu-Fen Cheng, Taiwan

You are really independent, but when you need or want help or want to do some activities, [the teachers] are there for you and you have support.

Alexandra, Switzerland

In your extra lesson you will look at an area of English such as:

• Speaking & Grammar

• Speaking & Listening

• Speaking & Vocabulary

• Speaking & Writing

• Speaking & Reading

We’ll let you know the options that are available at your interview on the first day

The course provided me with a strong knowledge of English, the ability to understand other nationalities and the experience of living in an international environment. The teachers on the course are excellent and always available for questions.

Roberta Trusnovec, ItalyStudent Feedback

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Intensive General English includes two extra lessons each day on top of the Standard English timetable. These special focus lessons allow you to develop your reading and writing. skills or your speaking skills.

General English Group Courses

intensive general english

Standard plus two lessons

Monday to Friday 09.00 – 12.00 including a 15 minute break, plus additional lessons 13.15 – 15.15 with a 10 minute break


For your extra 110 minute lesson each day you can choose from:

Let’s Talk A topic based course that builds on your existing knowledge and improves speaking skills.

Study Skills Improve your reading and writing skills with practical help to understand and write a variety of text types more accurately. At higher levels, this course is useful if you want to do further academic study. At lower levels, it includes a focus on literacy skills.



EVENING

Choose the right general english course for you

STANDARD STANDARD PLUS INTENSIVE INTENSIVE

3 lessons dailyLANGUAGE AND SKILLS(speaking, listening, grammar, reading & writing)

All levels


All levels


All levels


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1 lesson dailyGENERAL ENGLISHSpecial Focus class

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One lesson = 55 minutes

2 lessons dailyLET’S TALKAll levels

2 lessons dailySTUDY SKILLSAll levels

13.15

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english evening Classes

Our evening courses are perfect for busy people living and working in London. They can also be a useful way to take extra classes if you are an overseas student. Evening courses include:

• General English

• Preparation classes for Cambridge Exam and IELTS

• Business English training in correspondence and communication

• PronunciationAsk us for an English Evening Courses brochure or visit our website.

Evening classes can be taken on one or two evenings a week, usually from 18.30 - 20.30.

INTENSIVE

• Work on a specific area of English that you particularly want to improve

• Learn with other people who have similar interests and learning goals

• If you are studying on a long course of 24 weeks or longer, you can transfer to an IELTS or Cambridge preparation course at no extra cost

why study an intensive course?

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In addition to Cambridge Standard Preparation classes, this course adds a special-focus lesson each day. Options for the extra lesson include:

• Speaking & Grammar

• Speaking & Listening

• Speaking & Vocabulary

• Speaking & Writing

• Speaking & Reading

We’ll let you know the options that are available at your interview and in your one-to-one tutorial with your teacher.

Cambridge Examination Courses

Cambridge english exam standard PreParation

Cambridge english exam Plus


15 lessons per week (55 minutes each) for 10 or 12 weeks depending on the start date; total lesson time each week: 13 hours and 45 minutes

Monday to Friday 12.15 – 13.10 (General English) and Monday to Friday 13.15 – 16.15 including a 15 minute break (Cambridge Preparation)

20 lessons per week (55 minutes each) for 10 or 12 weeks depending on start date; total lesson time each week: 18 hours and 20 minutes

Choose one of IH London’s specially designed exam study courses to prepare for and practise the English language skills you need for specific tests and certificates.

CAMBRIDGESTANDARDCAMBRIDGESTANDARDPLUS


make even faster progress

what are the benefits of an additional lesson?

make even faster progress

• A focus on improving your vocabulary and grammar and the skills you need to pass a Cambridge English exam

• Get help with exam techniques and strategies

• Real exam practice with one full practice exam

• At least two hours of homework every day

• Work on a specific area of English that you particularly want to improve

• Enjoy more variation in your language learning by working with different teachers and students

• Study in a group that shares similar interests to you

• Add one-to-one lessons for individual tuition

Having a clear goal to work towards is highly motivating for the students. It is also very rewarding for both the teacher and the students when they pass the exam.

Alastair Douglas, Teacher and Teacher Trainer

Teacher Feedback

• Add one-to-one tuition to this option to get individual help with your learning goals

• Combine this afternoon course with a morning General English option to maximise your study time

There are three different Cambridge English exams. Before the course starts we will assess the right one for you with an entrance test.

Cambridge English: First (CEF B2) Also First Certificate in English (FCE)A good choice for people who need to prove they can use everyday written and spoken English at an upper-intermediate level for work or study.

Cambridge English: Advanced (CEF C1) Also Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) A high-level language qualification in English to get your language to the right standard for demanding professional and academic situations.

Cambridge English: Proficiency (CEF C2) Also Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) This is the most advanced exam. It is suitable for learners who have achieved an extremely high level of skill in the English language.


which certificate is right for me?

• Highly structured with a clear focus on the exam

• Intensive classes with assessment throughout the course

• Extremely motivating classes with a very high pass rate

• Work in small groups of no more than 12 students.


These courses are for long-stay, motivated students who want an internationally recognised certificate in English. They will greatly improve your English language skills. The minimum entry level is Upper Intermediate and there is an entrance test for both courses.


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• Three different levels of study allow you to learn in a group that closely matches your ability and needs

• Dedicated teachers with lots of experience teaching English to pass IELTS

• IH London is a recognised IELTS Test Centre so you can take your exam with us

• Work in small groups of no more than 12 students.

Choose your exam preparation course

CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH

CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH PLUS IELTS IELTS PLUS IELTS

COMBINATION

3 lessons dailyGENERAL ENGLISHSpecial Focus class

09.00

12.001 lesson dailyGENERAL ENGLISHSpecial Focus class

1 lesson dailyGENERAL ENGLISHSpecial Focus class

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13.10+ +

3 lessons dailyCAMBRIDGE EXAMINATION WORK

3 lessons dailyCAMBRIDGE EXAMINATION WORK

3 lessons daily IELTS PREPARATION

3 lessons daily IELTS PREPARATION

3 lessons dailyIELTS PREPARATION

13.15

16.15

IELTS Preparation Courses (International English Language Testing System)

ielts ielts Combinationielts Plus


15 lessons per week (55 minutes each) for 4 weeks; total lesson time each week:13 hours and 45 minutes

Monday to Friday 12.15 – 13.10 (General English) and 13.15 - 16.15 including a 15 minute break (IELTS Preparation)


Monday to Friday 09.00 – 12.00 (General English) and 13.15 - 16.15 including a 15 minute break (IELTS Preparation)


IELTS IELTSCOMBINATION

IELTSPLUS

LESSONS PER WEEK

15LESSONS PER WEEK

20LESSONS PER WEEK

15LESSONS PER WEEK

20LESSONS PER WEEK

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One lesson = 55 minutes

This course will help improve your academic language skills for the IELTS test. You’ll get a course book and an official practice test book to support your studies.

The main focus is on:

• Academic language and skills

• Test strategies and techniques

• Mock exam with a full practice test

Choose an IELTS Preparation course if you need a recognised English language qualification for university or work. All of our courses teach you test strategies and increase your language knowledge to help you achieve the IELTS level you need.

Who should take this course?what does the course involve?


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Choose from these flexible options:• Business Foundation Course• Engineering Foundation Course• Law Foundation Course

All students study an English language programme that includes: • IELTS preparation to take you to

IELTS 6.5

• Study skills for University:• Understanding lectures and

taking notes• Independent learning skills• General essay and report

writing skills• Oral Presentations• Planning, organising and

structuring academic texts• Researching and writing a project• Writing and presenting coursework

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University Foundation Programme

This respected programme gives you the English language and academic skills you need for entry to an undergraduate degree programme at a top British University and to help you succeed in your degree studies.

Building on your own secondary school education, our University Foundation Programme (UFP) is a structured pathway to an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Law, Business Studies, Finance and Accounting.

university foundation Programme

what subjects can i study?

Monday to Friday 09.00 – 12.00 and between 14.00 – 17.00 including a 15 minute break. Number of afternoon hours varies depending on the length of course

Total number of teaching hours per week: 21 hours per week (9 month course); 27 hours per week (6 month course)

Ask us for a University Foundation Programme brochure

or visit our website

why choose ih london for your ufP?

how is the course assessed?

• Study a flexible, modular programme that you can study over six or nine months

• Choose topics that suit your strengths and interests

• High quality teaching by university lecturers that prepare you for a degree course

You will be assessed both on your English ability and your performance in academic subjects.

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To study on our UFP you need a minimum English level of:

• 9 month University Foundation Programme – IELTS 5.0

• 6 month University Foundation Programme – IELTS 5.5

What English level do I need?

As part of the programme, your experienced teachers will give you help and guidance to choose and apply for a degree course.

9 month programme

9 month programme continued

6 month programme

6 month programme

Winter study break continued

Winter study break

Start date: 17 September

Final exam week: 25-29 June

Spring study break

Start date: 9 January



Spring study break

Spring study break

Start date: 7 January

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IH London has a dedicated accommodation office for all full-time students. We can help you find a place to stay to suit your budget and your preferences. All our accommodation options are regularly reviewed and of a high quality. Accommodation bookings are for two weeks’ minimum, from Sunday to Sunday.

• Homestay with a local family All our host families live in London’s zones 2 or 3, and you can choose standard, superior or executive en suite level of accommodation. You will have a single room in the house, and you can choose whether you would like breakfast only, breakfast and four evening meals a week, or breakfast and seven evening meals a week.

• Shared room Shared rooms in a large student house are a good option if you want to meet lots of people and enjoy socialising. Shared rooms sleep three to five people with a communal lounge with television and computer facilities, a kitchen with a washing machine, and a garden. There is no host living in the house.

• Shared house House share accommodation is a single or twin room in a house shared with other students. This option is self-catered and there is no host living in the house. A twin room can be booked if two students arrive together.

• Halls of residence Modern, well-equipped halls of residence in Kings Cross. You will have a single room with an en-suite bathroomand your own kitchenette. Kitchen equipment and bed linen are provided and there is wireless Internet access in the building.

• London Lodge Luxurious guesthouse in north London with en-suite rooms. London Lodge is a good option if you want to share with other students in more exclusive accommodation. Your stay includes bed, breakfast and either four or seven dinners (no use of kitchen). There is also wireless Internet access.

• Hotels and serviced apartments We can arrange hotels and serviced apartments in the central London area. Please contact us for more details.

If you have a problem while you’re studying with us our Welfare Officer is available every day to help you find a solution. Our friendly teachers and Student Services team can also give you advice.

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