Learn English in London
London, the UK's dynamic capital, offers a truly unforgettable experience. So much history, so much to do, so many famous landmarks - your stay will always be too short!
London School Video Tour
Meet James, our School Director, for a tour around school facilities and London landmarks!
Unique Learning Experience
Some say London is the centre of the world! The city has so much history, heritage and culture and so much to see and do with world-famous landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and the London Eye. Enjoy London's nightlife, fine restaurants and the wide-open spaces of Europe's "greenest" city. Did you know that 30% of London is made up of parks and gardens? London also enjoys an eclectic mix of people and cultures making it a truly cosmopolitan city.
| Key Facts | |
|---|---|
| No. of students (peak season) | 350 |
| No. of students (low season) | 250 |
| Average age of students | 25 |
| Minimum age | 16 |
| Average class size | 11 (max. 14) |
BSC Shortlisted as One of the Top 5 Language Schools
British Study Centres has been shortlisted for the second year running in the prestigious Language Travel Magazine Awards as one of the top 5 English language schools in Western Europe! Please see the News section for more details.
Bright Attractive Classrooms
Our school is housed on 5 floors and has 24 spacious, comfortable classrooms. In our busier times we have the use of up to 33 classrooms at our main building, Hannah House, and provide up to 9 teaching rooms at our additional centre, the School of Economic Science, located 5 minutes on foot from our main building.
University-Style Library
The university-style library will provide you with a wide range of books, CDs and 14 computers with internet access. In addition, our Learning Centre is fitted with 8 computers and audio equipment and offers a quiet space ideal for Cambridge, TOEIC, TOEFL and IELTS exam preparation.
Free Internet Zone
The computer area is fitted with 36 computers, many with headphones and webcams for an enhanced online experience, and offers free high-speed internet connection. Laptop users can also enjoy free Wi-Fi connection in the café and library.
In-House Café
The school benefits from its own 70-seater café with sofa area and wide-screen plasma TV, where students can relax, have lunch and socialise with friends during breaks and after lessons.
Facilities are shared with our Business school, West London College, which provides career training to Bachelor's and Master's Degree level (Business Studies, Computer Training, Travel & Tourism and more).
We are very proud of the number of nationalities we have entering our school each year. We taught more than 2000 students from over 80 countries in 2009. See table on the right for our top 10 nationalities last month.
Photo Tour
Take a look around our school, the local area and London landmarks.
| Nationality Mix: June 2010 | |
|---|---|
| Colombia | 10% |
| Korea | 10% |
| Italy | 8% |
| Japan | 8% |
| France | 7% |
| Spain | 6% |
| Turkey | 5% |
| India | 5% |
| Switzerland | 4% |
| Germany | 4% |
Outstanding Location
Many of London's sights are within walking distance of our central London English language school, which is located in the heart of the city, close to Oxford Street and Baker Street. Bond Street and Baker Street underground stations are just 5 minutes' walk from the school.
The school is 1 minute's walk from Marylebone High Street, which was recently voted the best High Street in London.
Information for Visa Students
British Study Centres London has been licensed by the UK Border Agency to enrol international students under Tier 4 of the Points Based System. For more information on student visa requirements please see the Visa Guidance Sheet for Students in the Downloads section.
Hannah House, 13-16 Manchester Street, London W1U 4DJ Tel: +44(0)207 317 0160 Fax: +44(0)207 317 0161 Email: london@british-study.com
British Study Centres School of English is a member of British Study Centres Group, which, in addition to the Schools of English, consists of two vocational colleges: West London College and Hove College.
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