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WelcomeOur clients at Westcroft Square come from a variety of backgrounds.Some need English for their work, some for study and some for leisure.Whatever their reasons for learning, they are all serious about gettingresults. At the same time, they want to enjoy themselves – peoplealways learn more if they are enjoying themselves.Timothy BlakeChief Executivewww.londonschool.com 3

What makes us different?Our clients choose us because:• We offer unrivalled experience so you can be sure that our trainerswill help you to achieve practical results.• We are very focused on progress. This is monitored throughoutyour stay so we – and you – can be sure that you are learning allthe time.• Many of our clients are a little older than in most schools, whichmakes the learning environment a mature, productive and enjoyableplace to be.• We use a variety of different methodologies and materials to suitdifferent learning styles. We develop many of our own resources,so you don’t just use one course book throughout your course.• We have an attractive, modern training centre in an excellent partof London – close to the centre (Zone 2), but in a quiet, residentialarea of the city.• We offer high standards in all aspects of your stay – excellentaccommodation options, varied free time options, a school cafeteriaand high speed internet connectivity in the school. Wifi is alsoavailable in your accommodation.Above all, we understand that you want to use English moreeffectively and with greater confidence in the shortest possible time,so everything that we do is focused on achieving that objective.4www.londonschool.com

I have been here for atotal of six months, andhave done a mixtureof courses. Coming tothis school was the bestdecision I have ever made.Thank you for everything.Seda AygünTurkeywww.londonschool.com 5

Intensive group coursesFactcheck IGEGroup Maximum 12Age Minimum 18; Average 28Hours 22 hrs/wk. (22 x 60 mins)Length Minimum 2wks, no maximumSchedule Semi-flexible start datesPlus… Regular lecture scheduleMonthly 1:1 tutorialLevel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9See flap at the back of thisbrochure for details of level scalesIntensive General English (IGE)CombiCourseAvailableIf you are motivated, prepared to work hard, and enjoy a fast-paced,dynamic and enjoyable learning environment, then this course is foryou. As the name suggests, the course is intensive – 22 hours perweek (and when we talk about an hour, we mean 60 minutes). In those22 hours…• You will work with qualified and experienced trainers who usedifferent teaching methods to suit your needs.• You will achieve practical results; we build up your knowledge andmake sure you apply what you have learned daily. As we say on thefront of our brochure, we are focused on bringing language to life!• You will never be bored! We use teaching materials that aredeveloped by us to support our dynamic and varied teachingstyles. We use published text books, but they are used alongsidea variety of other materials to make the course content varied,interesting and relevant.• You will have one-to-one tutorials to discuss your progress andreview your needs, so that we can be sure that the courseremains relevant.• You will be able to enjoy the company of new friends who will shareyour needs and motivation but who will come from a wide varietyof cultures and language backgrounds.To find out more about this course, visit www.londonschool.com/igeScan this code forinformation aboutGeneral English courseson our website6www.londonschool.com

Factcheck EFUGroup Maximum 12Age Minimum 18; Average 25Hours 22 hrs/wk. (22 x 60 mins)Length Min. 4wks, max. 6 monthsSchedule Fixed start datesPlus… One university visit or visitfrom a university representativeevery courseRegular lecture scheduleMonthly 1:1 tutorialLevel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9See flap at the back of thisbrochure for details of level scalesEnglish for University (EFU)If you want to get a university place, you need to be prepared. This coursehelps to bridge the gap between your general English and the academicEnglish and study skills you will need at university. By taking this course…• You will feel more confident and prepared for academic life and willtherefore be more likely to be successful. We cover the key learningskills that you will need at university.• You will be a more attractive candidate than someone who simply hasthe required English level. Competence in research skills, critical analysisand extended writing is not a part of the IELTS examination, socompleting this course gives you a competitive advantage.• You will have the help you need to achieve your goals. You will besupported by our University Relations Manager and by our wholeAcademic Management team.To find out more about this course, visit www.londonschool.com/efuUniversity Relations ManagerOur University Relations Manager can support you fromthe moment you start your course with us by:• Helping you choose both course and institution ifyou haven’t already done so• Giving you a realistic assessment of your plans• Helping you complete your application• Liaising with university staff – we have good connectionswith the admissions staff at a number of universitiesScan this code forinformation aboutpreparing for universityon our website• Negotiating on your behalf if you don’t quite get theresults you need.www.londonschool.com 7

Examination coursesFactcheckGroup Maximum 12Age Minimum 18; Average 27Hours 24 hrs/wk. (24 x 60 mins)Length IELTS 6, 7 or 8wksFCE/CAE 8wksSchedule Fixed start datesLevels IELTS1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9FCE1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9CAE1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9See flap at the back of thisbrochure for details of level scalesPreparing for an examination is demanding, and you need the bestpossible support to get a good result. We give you plenty of practicetests, a mock examination and regular detailed analysis and input.By the time of the examination, you can be confident that you willbe well prepared.IELTSIf you are planning to enter a British university, you will need a goodIELTS score. Our intensive preparation courses give you the bestchance of getting the score you need in the examination.Cambridge FCE and CAEThe Cambridge examinations are still the best known Britishexaminations for international students. Our preparation courses forthe First Certificate in English (FCE) and Certificate in AdvancedEnglish (CAE) will prepare you for every part of these examinations.The following examination courses are offered at our Holland ParkGardens centre:Cambridge BEC Vantage and BEC HigherEmployers are increasingly interested in evidence of a good commandof business English, so these examinations will give you a realcompetitive advantage. The Cambridge Business English Certificates(BEC) are the business-focused equivalents of the FCE (BEC Vantage)and CAE (BEC Higher).Legal English examinationsScan this code forinformation aboutexaminationson our websiteOur TOLES and ILEC legal English examination preparation coursesare available to participants who have completed our three-weekLegal English: Young Lawyers programme.Visit www.londonschool.com/exams for more details.8www.londonschool.com

You really improve yourEnglish all the time.Hard work in a fun way.Lais Seixas AmaralBrazilwww.londonschool.com 9

Progress. Results. Success.Progress and results are our shared goals, so we work closely with youto achieve them.The amount of progress someone can make varies according to a numberof factors, including starting level, stage of learning, budget, natural abilityand commitment. The case studies on page 11 are based on the experienceof some recent clients.See flap at the back of this brochure for details of level scalesNumber of weeks10www.londonschool.com

Hiroko MatsuoJapanMichael GygerSwitzerlandVeronika FranusRussiaAnuar TorpakovKazakhstanStudied: 13 weeks’ IntensiveGeneral English, 6 weeks’IELTS and 13 weeks’ Englishfor UniversityAfter leaving us: MA inTheatre Design at theCentral School of Speechand Drama“ I really enjoyed thiscourse and studied a lot!What is amazing is thatI’ve made huge progressin my English, starting atlevel 3 and now I’m level6 and I’ve only been here7 months! This wouldnever have happened inJapan and it’s all thanksto the London School ofEnglish. ”Studied: 12-weekspecial combined exampreparation course forCambridge AdvancedEnglish and BEC HigherAfter leaving us: Clientadvisor for private bankingclients, UBS AG“ The progress I madeon the excellent exampreparation coursesat LSE, and the diplomasafter the exams, allowedme to stop my Englishclasses in Switzerlandgiving me more time tofocus on my career.I feel much more securein my daily contactwith English speakingclients. All in all it was aworthwhile experience. ”Studied: 5 weeks’Individual Tuition and26 weeks’ IntensiveGeneral EnglishCombination CourseAfter leaving us: BSc inFinancial Management atthe University of Essex“ The best things aboutthe course were doingregular written homework,which prepared me for myfuture coursework, andhearing so many differentaccents. This helped meunderstand my tutorsbetter at university. I havereceived all that I camehere for, and more. I alsomade many good friends,with whom I still keep incontact. ”Studied: 22 weeks’ Englishfor University, 2 weeks’Intensive General EnglishAfter leaving us: MSc inPublic Policy, UniversityCollege London“ I particularly enjoyedthe EfU course becausealthough I was fairlyconfident about mylevel of general English,I really needed toimprove my academicEnglish and academicskills. I was very pleasedwith my progress,especially in writingwhere I increased myability from IELTS 6.0 to8.0. I also had very littleidea about how the UKuniversity systemworked, and so theuniversity visits wereinvaluable as I couldreally see what wasahead of me. ”www.londonschool.com 11

I’m very happy with my homestay accommodation.My hosts are very kind, the cooking is very goodand they have helped me to discover interestingplaces in London. The journey to school is reallyconvenient, I can take the bus or walk.Takafumi KatakuraHitachi

AccommodationFor most people the choice of accommodation in London is extremelyimportant. We offer you the following options:HomestayThis is a great way to ensure that you are speaking English at everyopportunity during your stay. Many of our hosts are professionalworking people who can give you an insight into British life. Ourhomestays are in good, safe areas typically within 30 minutes ofour centres, and offer wifi connection.My experience inmy homestay waswonderful. The house isnear the school and thefamily are friendly. It feltcomfortable and safe.Rogerio Dias de AraújoBrazilTo find out more about the homestay experience, visitwww.londonschool.com/homestayResidencesFor those who prefer a little more independence, residences arean affordable alternative to homestay accommodation. We offeryear-round residences, though the choice is much greater in thesummer months when university residences are made available to us.Flat shareWhen you have settled into life in London, you may decide to sharean apartment (usually called a ‘flat’ in the UK) with others. We can putyou in touch with agencies, direct you to reliable flat share websitesand advise you generally.To see the full range and locations of all our accommodation options,visit www.londonschool.com/accommodationScan this code forinformation aboutaccommodationon our websitewww.londonschool.com 13

Our services and facilitiesWe make sure that your needs are met throughout your stay by providingmany extra services:Social programmeWe all need to relax after a busy day, so our organised social programmegives you an opportunity to experience London and practise your Englishin the company of your new friends from the school. We can also help youorganise trips outside London.Student lounge and caféI really enjoyed mystay here. The peopleare very kind andeverybody is herefor you all the time.Maša ŠtirnSloveniaWe provide a variety of freshly prepared foods in our modern, internetenabledcafé. The café provides an ideal opportunity for you to practiseyour English in a relaxed and informal environment. There are also manyother cafés and restaurants within a few minutes’ walk of the school.Technical facilitiesMany people want to stay in touch with home or work when they are here, sowe provide high-speed wifi access in the school and in accommodation. As youmight expect, all our computers support all major non-European scripts.Additional learning facilitiesIn addition to access to the internet and email, our computers offer freeaccess to our online learning modules, so you can continue to study evenwhen your classes have finished for the day.All the staff at the school want to help you to make the most of your time.So whatever support or advice you need, just ask us – we’re here to help.14www.londonschool.com

Improve your Englishany time – and fromanywhere in the world!Our e-learning courses offer you the chance to improve your Englishbefore you come to us, after you leave us or even if you are not ableto come to London at all.Our system is much more than just another online learning packagethat you pay for and never touch again. Although the package isbased online, we also have a mentor – a real person based atThe London School of English – who can answer your questionsand keep you motivated.A London School of English online course offers:The structure of thecourse is excellent, andmost importantly I canstudy at any time. Theweekly contact is veryimportant and helps memaintain my schedule.Gilberto FreitasScania Latin America• Several course options, ranging from short two month courseswith just a few units to six month courses with hundreds ofhours of access, including a personalised learning path.• Programmes with either a general, business or legal focus.• A personal mentor to keep you motivated and answer your questions.• A London School of English certificate on completion.Try before you buy!To find out more and try the system out for yourself, visitwww.londonschoolonline.comScan this code forinformation on onlinecourses on our websitewww.londonschool.com 15

Level ScaleLevel LSE Class Description CEFR*Very AdvancedI can speak fluently andunderstand completely.C2AdvancedPre-AdvancedUpperIntermediateIntermediateLowIntermediatePre-IntermediateElementaryI speak and understand verywell but sometimes haveproblems with unfamiliarsituations and vocabulary.I speak and understand wellbut still make mistakes and failto make myself understoodoccasionally.I can communicate withoutmuch difficulty but still makequite a lot of mistakes andmisunderstand sometimes.I can speak and understandreasonably well and can usebasic tenses but have problemswith more complex grammarand vocabulary.I can make simple sentencesand can understand the mainpoints of a conversation butneed much more vocabulary.I can communicate simply andunderstand in familiar situations,but only with some difficulty.I can say and understand a fewthings in English.C2C1B2B1-2B1A2A1BeginnerI do not speak any English.*The school’s level scale matches IELTS. When a student has finishedworking at a level s/he should achieve this score on an IELTS test.*Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of theCouncil of Europe

About our clientsOur course participants come from a range of nationalities,backgrounds and age groups. While you are at the school,you will study alongside a wide variety of people, whichkeeps each course stimulating and different.Age profileAge profile of participants on all scheduled courses.50%40%30%20%10%0%

Next steps…We are here to help you, not to pressure you, so feelfree to contact one of our advisers to discuss your needsfurther. You can contact us as follows:By telephone+44 20 7605 4142 (Sales enquiries)+44 20 7605 4123 (All other enquiries)(Lines are open Monday – Friday, 08.30 – 17.30)By emailsales@londonschool.comOur websitewww.londonschool.comTo book a coursewww.londonschool.com/bookingAdministration address15 Holland Park Gardens, London W14 8DZVisiting address65 Westcroft Square, London W6 0TAScan this code tovisit our website