English language

Language students can come to us to study general or academic English any time during the year; we only close for one week at Christmas. We accept students from all over the world, from beginners to advanced. Our EAT© programmes (English at All Times) are intensive, designed for students who wish to see real progress within a short span of time by combining tuition with a social programme of educational trips and activities with an interactive stay in a caring English speaking family. Summer and school holiday programmes still offer excellent quality tuition but have more activities built into the programme. Please see testimonials for more information on what past students have said.

Finally, our parent and child programme allows us to accept parents with either a child aged 9+ or a little one who attends our nursery for children 0-5. Sutherland Day Nursery is situated only two doors away from LISC. This enables parents to bond with their children in a new cultural environment and combines time off work with learning the language and experiencing England with their child. A very popular option!

English Course Options

Features	English at All Times (EAT)©	summer and school holiday courses	parent and child programme
age of a student	9 - 19		parents with children 0-5 (nursery) or 9-19 (LISC)
gender	co-educational (girls and boys)
duration of the course	2 - 36 weeks	2 - 8 weeks (1 week for half-term holiday)	depends on the programme, nursery min. of 4 weeks
lessons (45mins) p/week	25 English lessons per week plus 5 hours of supervised study	19 English lessons per week plus 5 hours of supervised study	parents: varies children: depends on the course
weekly activities	3 afternoons + Saturday	5 afternoons + Saturday	depends on the course
size of the class	maximum 8	maximum 8	parents 1:1, children (ratio depends on the selected course)
available qualifications	LISC completion certificate, IELTS, Cambridge ESOL, London Test of English
preparation for exams	IELTS, Cambridge ESOL, London Test of English
included in tuition fee	tuition lessons, guardianship/hosting arrangements, accommodation with an educated family, meals
extra curricular activities (not included)	special outings, intellectual and sports activities, trips to places of interests in/outside of London
optional extras	individual lessons and external exams, pocket money, school transport, books
starting time	any time during the year	July and August (summer) UK school half-term holidays	any time during the year
tuition fees*	£450 per week; £4800 per term* click here for the full list	£475 per week click here for the full list	click here for the full list
LISC entrance criteria	LISC own English exam	LISC own English exam	LISC own English exam

* a 'term' is 12 weeks; there are three terms in one academic year September till July.

* FEES: for the comprehensive explanation of fees, click here.

A sample timetable

sample timetable
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intensive English

summer holiday

common to both programmes

	Monday		Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday		Saturday	Sunday
9.00 - 10.00	private study / supervised preparation							full day outings	a free day with family and a time to relax!
10.00 - 12.30	3 x 45 minute lessons with a 15 minute break
12.30 - 13.00	lunch break
13.00 - 13.45	2x45 minute lessons	free	2x45 minute lessons	2x45 minute lessons	2x45 minute lessons	2x45 minute lessons	free
13.45 - 14.30		excursion					excursion
14.30 - 16.00	private study		activity	activity	activity	private study
	evening with family and friends + homework

Please click here for more information on activities, accommodation and guardianship.

'Our tutor for international students said how very pleased she has been with the progress made by S.R.M. who has been following an intensive English course at your centre. She told me that she is unrecognisable from the student that we assessed earlier in the term, as her English has improved far beyond our expectations. We would like to thank you very much for the high quality support that you have provided for the girl, who is now able to join our school.' Headmistress

Download further information

Summer and School Holiday Language Programmes
(PDF English 2.5MB)

Parent and Child Programme
(PDF English 1.9MB)

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Intensive English Courses - English at All Times (EAT©):	apply online - download pdf
Summer and School Holiday Language Programmes:	apply online - download pdf
Parent and Child Programme (adult):	apply online - download pdf
Parent and Child Programme (child aged 3 months to 5 years):	apply online - download pdf
Parent and Child Programme (child aged 8-19 years):	apply online - download pdf