The London School of English

A Top English Language School Where Your Goals Matter

A Top-rated English Language school in London. We provide participants with access to the fabulous London School experience:
• High quality tuition
• Small classes
• An unrivalled level of support and personalisation.
Our courses attract mature, professional clients, looking for a wonderful experience and serious about achieving their goals.
The London School of English is one of the world’s highest rated language schools on Trustpilot, an independent reviews platform, with an average score of 4.8 out of 5. We received perfect marks in our most recent British Council inspection, putting our centre as a joint number 1 school out of over 500 schools in the whole of the UK, and a designated ‘Centre of Excellence’.
The school is one of the oldest accredited English language schools in the world and is still innovating.
Discover our:
• Beautiful West London location
• 26 classrooms
• Diverse nationality mix (over 93 different nationalities last year)

  • School size: Medium
  • Class size for Junior programs: 10
  • Age Group: Adults (20+), Juniors (10+)
  • Class size for Juniors: 10
  • Levels: Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate, Advanced
  • Accommodations: Homestay, Residence, Own Hotel/Guesthouse

Highlights

  • Over 100 years old – it is the oldest accredited English language school in the world.
  • Rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot (4.8/5) and over 2,000 reviews.
  • Perfect British Council inspections scores mean we are a Centre of Excellence and a joint number one school in the UK.
  • Small class sizes, attention to detail and expert trainers ensure excellent results and an outstanding experience for our clients, face to face and online.

Programmes Offered

We offer small group classes (max 10 people for General English, max 6 people for Business English), one-to-one classes and bespoke classes for businesses. Courses are delivered at our centre in Holland Park, London (starting weekly) and online.

English Courses Offered (face to face)

• General English • Business and Professional English • Legal English • English for HR • English for Banking and Finance • IELTS preparation

English for Specific Purposes

We run courses on demand, for example, English for Journalists, English for Lecturers, English for Aviation, English for Oil & Gas, English for Live TV, Intercultural Competence

Legal English Examination Preparation

TOLES • Legal English: Commercial Lawyers • Legal English: Young Lawyers

Special Courses

Tailor-made training in the UK and beyond • Voice and Accent Training • Home Tuition

Total Immersion Summer Programmes

Young Adults Summer Programme (15-18 yrs)

English courses offered (virtual)

Business and Professional English • General English • English for University • English for Work & Careers • IELTS • Individual Tuition • Legal English: Commercial Lawyers • Legal English: Young Lawyers • Voice Training & Accent Modification

IELTS Exam Preparation

English language exams offered: • IELTS preparation • Legal: TOLES

General and Business: Linguaskill Self-study Online Courses

• General English • Business English • Legal English • IELTS Preparation • English for Hospitality • TOEIC Preparation • Beginners English

Contact

Contact School

We understand that the quality and type of accommodation is very important when clients come to study at The London School of English. We work closely with a range of local accommodation providers. Our Accommodation Manager visits the homestay hosts and residences on a regular basis to make sure that the accommodation we arrange for our clients is of an excellent standard.
All our accommodation options are within 40 minutes of the school, many withing walking distance and in the leafy suburbs of Notting Hill, Chiswick, Acton and Ealing.
Homestay
Local families with good facilities and a wonderful welcoming manner.
Residence
Vincent House in Notting Hill. Comfortable ensuite rooms with social facilities and with breakfast and evening meal options.
Self Catering – Prince Consort Village offers self-catering accommodation in the leafy suburb of Chiswick
Hotel
Enjoy the 4* Dorsett Hotel just 15 minutes walk from our centre.

  • Homestay
  • Residence
  • Own Hotel/Guesthouse

The London School of English is in Holland Park, an elegant, exclusive neighbourhood in London’s zone 2. A short walk from pretty Notting Hill, and also from Westfield White City, Europe’s largest shopping mall, there are local boutiques and restaurants nearby too.

Leafy Holland Park is around the corner for pleasant walks, and the central line reaches central London in just 10 minutes. London has world-class galleries, wonderful theatres, famous royal palaces, fantastic shopping – there is something for everybody!

Exams

Have you considered voice and accent training? Your voice not only delivers your message – it can say a lot about you. Like it or not, people make judgments based on the way you communicate; in short, your professional success will depend on your speaking skills. Our voice training programme is designed for both native and non-native speakers of English. The training can focus on very specific aims and can help our clients to:
• Speak with greater authority and confidence
• Reduce problems caused by an accent
• Improve individual sounds to be clearer
Combine voice and accent one-to-one training with a General English or Business English group class to improve presentation and communication skills.

More Features

Looking for a diverse nationality mix? Look no further. Last year The London School of English trained clients from over 93 different nationalities. The national makes a huge impact on your experience. With a large range of nationalities, clients mix and enjoy practicing their English throughout the day to communicate – no cheating here!

Delicious freshly cooked lunches – shared in our restaurant
Part of the ‘London School Experience’ is the lunch offering. This is a social time. Lunches are freshly prepared by our in-house chefs. Join with other clients to share stories and experiences. This is an opportunity to continue using English outside the classroom, to network and making friendships along the way.

A dedicated Client Experience team are here to welcome clients to our school and ensure they are looked after throughout their stay. They are always on hand to support and offer advice ensuring clients can make the most out of their stay.

Testimonials

Wonderful Stay at the London School of English. Everything was very well organized! It was great that we had to take the placement test before the start of the course, so we could be placed in the correct group. Furthermore, the communication with the School was always very smooth and welcoming. I chose to stay at a homestay and it was wonderful, also again all very well organized. The classes at the school very brilliant. In the courses or during the social program I had the opportunity to meet interesting people from all over the world. Also, the lunch offered by the school was very good. Thank you for a wonderful week in London!

Nelly Hungary

Dear All Staff Members, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone at the school—teachers, administrative staff, technical team, and all who contribute to its success. Your dedication, hard work, and support have made my English learning journey truly valuable and inspiring. Thanks to each one of you, I leave with not only language skills but also wonderful memories and deep appreciation. Your collective efforts have left a meaningful mark on my path, and I will always be grateful for the positive impact you’ve had on my life.

Firas Syria

More than a course, a true experience! From the booking to the final day, everything was perfectly organized. Even though I stayed just one week, I felt fully included and supported like the long-term students. The teacher was outstanding, the location beautiful, and the atmosphere welcoming for students of all ages. Plus, the food was excellent (a big compliment to the chefs!). I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a professional and warm learning environment.

Alessandra Italy

Very experienced teachers and interesting discussions. Very experienced teachers who teach according to your special needs. You dont just learn the language but also lead interesting discussions about whatever topic the class may choose or you may choose in your individual tuition.

Birgit Germany

I am delighted with my experience at the London School of English. A great school with great teachers! An experience to be had!

Stephanie France

High Quality Teaching and Great Atmosphere. This was my third visit for a two-week, personalised, one-to-one course. As on all my previous visits, my experience met my expectations. The teacher, Emina, was highly competent, thoroughly understood my needs and was able to adapt the lessons to maximise my learning. I am more than satisfied, and I highly recommend this school to anyone who wants to benefit from a learning environment that is both friendly and of the highest quality.

Isabelle Switzerland

I had a great time with The London School! Great experience with the school. Very nice, friendly respectful people and good atmosphere. My improvement in two weeks is remarkable. At all time I would highly recommend the school! Thank you!

Alexander Germany

It was great to customize the lesson content.  It was great, that all topics we discussed were connected to our business, well explained with context. And Nick is amazing teacher.

Martin Czech Republic

Perfect ! A great welcome The teachers are competent The courses are personalised. The meals are good.

Magali France
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