London School of English, Holland Park
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With over 100 years’ experience, the London School of English is a leader in the English language school market. The London School of English Holland Park is located in a pleasant residential area of London and offers high quality professional programs for mature adults over the age of 30, as well for younger students of law.
London is the political, economic and cultural capital of Britain, with 33 boroughs bursting with world-class attractions for visitors of all ages. There are 30 historic gardens, 123 historic buildings, more than 200 museums, 600 cinema screens and 108 music halls. The river Thames runs through the heart of London, from Richmond in the west, through the central London borough of Westminster, to Greenwich in the east. About one third of London is devoted to parks and open spaces, so there are plenty of places to relax on fine days. The history of London goes back to over thousands of years, and The city boasts four World Heritage Sites: the Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, Maritime Greenwich and the Royal Botanic and Kew Gardens.
The London School of English is located in the heart of the fashionable Holland Park district in Kensington and Chelsea. Holland Park offers an ideal location to relax and focus on studies, while just 15 minutes from the center of London. The area is full of shops and restaurants, and the school is just a 10-minute walk from Westfield, one of the largest shopping centers inside a European city.
LSE HOLLAND PARK AT A GLANCE
- Year of foundation: 1912
- City: London
- Position in the city: Holland Park
- Minimum age in adult school: 20
- Number of students in school: maximum 140, average 85
- Main type of public transport: buses, underground and urban trains
- Approximate number of nationalities in school each year: 49
London School of English Holland Park: 15 Holland Park Gardens, Kensington, London W14 8DZ, United Kingdom
“I have been working with the London School of English since the beginning of my career as educational consultant. As a school, it is truly unique for the large assortment of language courses it offers for specific professions. There are, for example, courses in various cities for Legal English, but often these are only offered as afternoon components of General English courses, as is the case many other business and professional English courses in other language schools. At the London School of English Holland Park, the professional English courses are fairly short and intense, and cover primarily the language for that topic during the full day. Many of the popular courses are also offered several times a year, as is not always true for other schools, which gives students with inflexible commitments at home more possibility of benefiting from them. Participants on all these courses will also appreciate the fact that the students in the school tend to be older, and many already have years of professional experience, which will allow them to learn not only the content of their course but also to network and benefit from the practical knowledge of their peers. For this reason, the school organizes special networking events in the school, and more conversation is possible during the lunch that the school includes every day during the week for its students. Finally, students will enjoy the beautiful area in which the school is located, and the fact that for a city the size of London, the host families are fairly close by. The city itself will give them plenty to do and see while they are there, and for a longer stay, many possibilities of a job or internship once the course is completed.”
London School of English, Holland Park
Why study at LSE Holland Park?
There are countless English language schools in London, the world’s top destination for English language learning. The London School of English distinguishes itself from others in the following ways:
- Established in 1912, the London School of English is the longest-established officially accredited school in Britain.
- The school is of medium size: small enough to provide a personal service, but large enough to have excellent facilities and resources.
- The London School of English is a member of both IALC and Quality English, two certifications that are more difficult to attain than the others for language schools around the world.
- Students at the London School of English are mature students, and the school provides a professional environment for students to learn in.
- All courses include a free three-course lunch in the school restaurant.
- The London School of English Holland Park has a very good nationality mix, with students from over 49 different countries every year.
- The school offers a free e-learning app called LondonSchool Online.
- In a city with many language schools offering host family accommodation, the school is able to offer excellent homestays and numerous student residences.
- The courses are competitively priced for the UK market and offer good value for money.
The facilities
LSE HOLLAND PARK FACILITIES AT A GLANCE
- 28 classrooms
- Student Lounge
- Computer room
- Restaurant
- Garden
MORE ABOUT THE FACILITIES AND SERVICES
LondonSchool Online
From the time of enrolment until three months after leaving, students will benefit from access to LondonSchool Online, the schools online language-learning platform. The platform has been specially developed for students’ needs and supports face-to-face training programs.
Free Lunch
The school prepares a free daily three-course lunch for students, which provides an excellent opportunity for them to practice their English in a relaxed and informal setting.
Progress Monitoring
The school carefully monitors each student’s progress by using Individual Progress Reports. These reports are tailored to the specific learning objectives students identified in their pre-course questionnaire.
Student Welfare
The London School of English Holland Park is available to support students in a professional and confidential manner with any problems that might arise while they are away from home.
The courses
COURSES FOR EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS 30 +
- Minimum Age: 30
- Lesson length: 60 minutes
- Class size: maximum 8 (General English), maximum 6 (Professional courses)
General English 30 +
The school offers Group only or a Combination general English course. The combination course includes 15 hours of group lessons and 15 hours of individual lessons per week.
- Minimum English level: Pre-Intermediate
- Course length: 1 – 8 weeks
- Number of hours per week: 22 hours (group course) or 30 hours (combination course)
- Start dates: Any Monday
- Timetable:
Group course: 9:15 – 15:45 Monday to Thursday and 9:15- 12:45 on Fridays
Combination course: 9:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday
Business and Professional English 30 +
The Business and Professional English 30 + course is offered on a half-day or full-day basis.
- Minimum English level: Low Intermediate
- Course length: 1 – 8 weeks
- Number of hours per week: 15 hours (half day) or 30 hours (full day)
- Start dates: Any Monday
- Timetable:
Half-day: 09:15 – 12:30 Monday to Friday
Full-day: 9:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday
Business and Professional English 30 + Combination
The Business and Professional English 30 + Combination course combines group lessons with individual tuition
- Minimum English level: Low Intermediate
- Course length: 1 – 8 weeks
- Number of hours per week: 30 hours (15 hours of group lessons and 15 hours of individual tuition)
- Start dates: Any Monday
- Timetable: 9:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday
English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
The English for Specific Purposes courses combines General English or Business and Professional English in the morning followed by a wide range of ESP Individual Training options in the afternoon. ESP options include:
- English for International Business Communication
- English for Banking and Finance
- English for Oil and Gas
- English for Sales and Marketing
- English for Insurance
- English for Medicine/Medical English
- English for Aviation
- English for Hospitality
- English for Lecturing
- English for Technical Professions
- English for Engineering
- English for Law/Legal English
- English for Human Resources
- English for the Public Sector
- Minimum English level: Low Intermediate
- Course length: 1 – 8 weeks
- Number of hours per week: 30 hours (15 hours of group lessons and 15 hours of individual ESP)
- Start dates: Any Monday
- Timetable: 9:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday
English for Human Resources
This course is designed for experienced HR Professionals looking to improve their English ability in areas of HR management, including the recruitment process, compensation and benefits, and resolving conflict.
- Minimum English level: Intermediate
- Course length: 1 week
- Number of hours per week: 30 hours
- Start dates: see dates and fees
- Timetable: 9:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday
Legal English 30 +
The Legal English 30 + is designed for qualified, experienced lawyers and covers a range of legal topics with a focus on case studies, negotiations, contract drafting and litigation.
- Minimum English level: Upper Intermediate
- Course length: 1 week
- Number of hours per week: 30 hours
- Start dates: see dates and fees
- Timetable: 9:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday
Intercultural Competence Combination Course
This course combines 15 hours of group lessons of the Business and Professional 30+ course with 15 hours of specialized intercultural training focused on developing cultural knowledge, self-awareness, and skills to work more effectively with people from around the world.
- Minimum English level: Upper Intermediate
- Course length: 1 week
- Number of hours per week: 30 hours
- Start dates: Any Monday
- Timetable: 9:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday
Global Leadership Combination Course
This course combines 15 hours of group lessons of Business and Professional 30+ course with 15 hours of specialized intercultural training focused on developing cross-cultural management and leadership skills for working with global teams and international markets.
- Minimum English level: Upper Intermediate
- Course length: 1 week
- Number of hours per week: 30 hours
- Start dates: Any Monday
- Timetable: 9:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday
Individual Lessons (also available online)
The school offers One-to-One or Two-to-One lessons for students requiring a more intensive, personalized study plan. The school can also arrange lessons through Skype.
- English levels: all levels
- Course length: flexible
- Number of hours per week: 15, 20 or 30 hours
- Timetable: flexible
- Start dates: flexible
Voice Training and Accent Modification
This course can be booked as a stand-alone course or as an add-on to any of the other courses.
- Course length: flexible
- Number of hours per week: minimum
- Timetable: flexible
- Start dates: flexible
COURSES FOR PROFESSIONALS AGED 20 – 30
- Minimum Age: 20
- Lesson length: 60 minutes
- Class size: maximum 10
Legal English 20 – 30
This course is designed for lawyers aged 20 – 30 and covers a range of legal topics with a focus on contract drafting, legal case studies, negotiations and participation in meetings.
- Minimum English level: Intermediate
- Course length: 3 weeks
- Number of hours per week: 24 hours
- Start dates: see dates and fees
- Timetable: 9:30 – 16:00 Monday to Friday
TOLES (Test of Legal English Skills) Examination Preparation
This is a highly intensive 1-week course suitable for those preparing for the TOLES examination. It can be taken alone or as a 4th week add-on to the Legal English courses.
- Minimum English level: Intermediate
- Course length: 1 week
- Number of hours per week: 24
- Start dates: see dates and fees
- Timetable: 9:30 – 16:00 Monday to Friday
HOST FAMILY
One of the best ways to learn more about the people of Britain is to choose homestay accommodation. All homestays are carefully selected and visited regularly to ensure consistently high standards. Homestays are in fact the accommodation of choice for the majority of students. The school and Marshall Language Services recommend this form of accommodation the most for language learning. Family life is informal and the people are welcoming, friendly and talkative, so students will have plenty of opportunities to practice their English with native speakers. By booking homestay accommodation, students will also not have to worry about shopping for food and preparing meals every day. Mealtimes are often the occasions in which families converse most with the students.
Additional homestay provisions and information
- The school offers two types of homestay: Silver and Gold.
- Silver homestays feature:
- Shared bathroom
- Meal Plans: Breakfast only, Breakfast and 3 evening meals per week, or Breakfast and Dinner every day
- Gold homestays feature:
- Private bathroom
- Meal Plans: Breakfast only, or Breakfast and 3 evenings meals per week
- Most homestays offer Wi-fi.
- Homestay families provide all bed linens and towels.
- All homestays are usually less than 30 minutes, and no more than 40 minutes away on foot or by public transport from the school.
- One clothes wash per week is included.
- Accommodation is from Saturday to Saturday. It is possible to book extra nights at an additional cost.
STUDENT RESIDENCES
Prince Consort Village
Prince Consort Village is a brand new residence conveniently located within walking distance of the London School of English Holland Park. Located in Shepherd’s Bush, it is close to transport links, cafés, restaurants, shops and pubs in the local area. The residence offers fully-furnished standard studios with en-suite bathrooms.
Prince Consort Village also offers:
- Self-contained studios with private bathroom and kitchenette
- Bed linen is provided
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Gym
- Communal kitchen and lounge
- Study rooms
- Outdoor courtyards
- 24 hour security
Vincent House
Vincent House is an Art Deco building situated in an attractive London square. The residence is located 35 minutes by underground from the London School of English Holland Park.
Vincent House also offers:
- A single room with a single bed, wardrobe, armchair, bookcase and a small desk/dressing table
- A teakettle in each room
- Bed linen and towels are provided and changed weekly
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Garden
- Communal lounge
- 24-hour security
SERVICED APARTMENTS
St James House
This apartment is located only 25 minutes by bus from the London School of English. St James House has 17 well- designed studios, each with their own bathroom and kitchenette. The nearest tube station is Holland Park.
St James House also offers:
- Studio with en-suite bathroom and kitchenette
- Bed linens and towels changed weekly
- Weekly cleaning
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- 24-hour security
Inverness Terrace
These apartments are located close to Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, only 30 minutes by underground from London School of English Holland Park.
Inverness Terrace also offers:
- Studio apartment with ensuite bathroom and kitchenette
- Bed linens and towels changed weekly
- Weekly cleaning
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- 24-hour security
Grand Plaza Apartments
Situated near Hyde Park, The Grand Plaza has 205 high quality, fully furnished studio, one-, two- and three- bedroom apartments. All apartments have modern, open plan kitchens, en-suite bathrooms and use of the Kensington Garden Square.
Grand Plaza Apartments also offer:
- Bed linens
- Rooms cleaned weekly
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Breakfast for an additional charge
HOTELS
The school’s accommodation team has information on a range of local hotels that they believe offer quality, value for money and easy access to school. The school will be happy to assist students with hotel bookings.
Insurance
Insurance covering medical and travel assistance, personal liability and trip cancellation is not included in the price of the program. Marshall Language Services has a policy available through Guard.Me that covers these elements, as well as an additional policy through CareMed that covers cancellation under a wider range of circumstances, including the need to repeat school exams. A summary of these policies may be downloaded below.
Dates and Fees
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Other Programs by this School
London School of English also offers General and Professional English courses for mature adults in its other schools located in Westcroft Square London, and Canterbury, England. Please contact us for more information.
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