School of English in London, England

Academy International School Of English:
Academy International School of English is situated in a big charming Victorian house in Garden Square, 5 minutes from Hyde Park, London. We offer General, Cambridge, IELTS courses; business English.

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CELTA (minimum) qualified graduate teachers. Caring (inspected) host families. Student Residence next door. Fun Social Programme. Max. 14 per class. Family atmosphere; reasonable fees; famously helpful School Office! Small scholarship scheme. Founded 1965. DfES registered. Contact: John Murphy, Principal - or Camilla Swiderska, School Secretary.

General English courses, IELTS, Cambridge exam courses, business English. Open all year.

Staying with an English-speaking family in a good suburb of London, 20-40 minutes from the school. This is a splendid way to practise speaking English and learn about the English way of life. Single and twin rooms are available. You can choose bed and breakfast - or bed breakfast and evening meal. The minimum stay is normally two weeks. If you are allergic to certain domestic pets or need a special diet, it may be difficult to find you a family, especially in the summer, but we will do our best.. Our families are friendly and supportive. Students often request a family by name because a former Academy student recommended them. Our famlies are wonderful hosts, but please remember you are a guest in a private home - not a resident in a hotel! Whether you are a Cambridge exam student, an IELTS course student or on a general English course, staying with a family with will give you opportunites for conversation and help you to speak and understand the English language. You will learn a lot about life in London by speaking and sharing activities with your hosts!

Many students who prefer a more independent approach choose to stay at one of our student residences. Some residences are near the school, others a short bus or tube journey. Student residences are basic but clean and comfortable, and the bathrooms are shared with other students. Some offer breakfast or evening meal, others are self-catering with shared kitchens, and all have recreation rooms and a launderette. The rooms are generally fully serviced and all bed linen and towels are always provided. Whilst all residences are good value for money, they vary somewhat in facilities so it is imposssible to provide a single description. Depending on the residence, you may choose either a single room or, if you are coming with a friend, a twin room.

You can stay in a hotel near the School. There are some excellent small budget hotels nearby with friendly staff and offering a traditional English breakfast. The rooms or either en suite or bathrooms are shared, usually one bathroom to two bedrooms. All rooms have a TV, a fridge, and tea and coffee making facilities.
If you wish to stay in a more luxurious hotel with bars and restaurants, we can arrange for you to do so.

Activities include visits to dance and music venues, and trips and tours to many famous places in England and Scotland. The School holds great parties, often with a food or music theme!