Centre of English Studies London

Learn it live it love it

Our CES London school is the only school in London to have ever been awarded the ST ‘Star Award’. Known as one of the most reputable English language schools in the UK we pride ourselves on our facilities, staff, and friendly welcome.
CES London is located in the fashionable suburb of Wimbledon, just 20 minutes by train from central London. The school is 10 minute walk from Wimbledon town centre. CES London has 11 bright, comfortable classrooms, a spacious student lounge, multimedia centre and beautiful patio garden. Free WIFI and guided e-learning platform is available to all students. Wimbledon is a cosmopolitan town which boasts many trendy shops, cafes and theatres that will enhance your experience with CES. CES London is Eaquals and English UK members and accredited by British Council.

  • School size: Medium
  • Class size for Junior programs: 14
  • Age Group: Adults (16+)
  • Class size for Juniors: 15
  • Levels: Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate, Advanced
  • Accommodations: Homestay, Residence

Highlights

  • Small school with an experienced and dedicated team
  • Families withing walking distance and close to public transport
  • Located in fashionable suburb of Wimbledon
  • 15 minutes walk from train / tube system

Programmes Offered

With our Standard General English Course, you get high-quality teaching and real-life local experience. Every weekday morning you’ll take classes from 09:30 – 13:00 in the UK.  And every afternoon, you can study on our CES Online e-learning platform, or you can spend afternoons on our fun-filled social programme to get a real flavour of local life and culture.

Standard General English

With our Standard General English Course, you get high-quality teaching and real-life local experience. Every weekday morning you’ll take classes from 09:30 - 13:00 in the UK.  And every afternoon, you can study on our CES Online e-learning platform, or you can spend afternoons on our fun-filled social programme to get a real flavour of local life and culture.

Intensive General English

Accelerate your English Language learning. Our Intensive English Course is designed to help you learn English on an immersive programme that maximises classroom time with continuous focus on improving your overall communicative skills and fluency. In the UK, the lessons are from 09:30 - 13:00, Monday to Friday and 14:00 - 16:30, Tuesdays -Thursdays. Every afternoon, you have the chance to improve your language skills even further with carefully developed extra afternoon classes skills to a whole new level.

Homestays and residential options are both available

  • Homestay
  • Residence

CES London is located in Wimbledon, within a 10 minute walk of the town centre with its many cosmopolitan restaurants, cafés, theatres, cinema and fantastic Centre Court shopping centre.

Exams

IELTS, Cambridge First Certificate and Advanced / Pearson

More Features

  • Excellent nationality mix. Live, active social and cultural programme including free tennis.
  • 11 Classrooms
  • Free WIFI Printing facilities
  • 24 Hour Telephone
  • 11 classrooms in winter and 22 classrooms in summer with external classrooms used as required in peak times
  • Some classrooms with data-projectors
  • Average class size of 10
  • Self -Study room open five days a week
  • Guided E-Learning pre / during and post course / and CES online and on-the-go
  • Graded reading books, examination practice materials and good choice of DVDs
  • Free Wi-Fi and student lounge with large plasma TV, vending machine and free water
  • University advisory service 24 hour emergency telephone
  • Trinity Exam Centre

Testimonials

I spent more than 6 months in CES and from the beginning, I just felt like part of a big huge friendly family! I would recommend CES to everyone.

Our tutors provided exceptional support, creating a positive and connected learning environment even in an online setting. I highly recommend fully committing to the CELTA course to maximize its benefits and manage the demanding workload effectively.

They are very friendly; there are four members in the family. They take care of us well. The best thing is having conversation, to improve my English skills and getting to know the culture.

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