General English 20

EC English Language Schools: London 30+

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Course description

The General 20 course focuses on language fluency as a main goal. The four major skills students will practice are reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students are active participants and learn grammar, vocabulary and common expressions by working and speaking with their classmates.
Please note that the first day is mainly focused on pre-test and orientation
This is the timetable of the student:
08:30 - Student arrival and check-in
09:00 - Placement test and interviews
11:00 - Welcome breakfast and orientation with various EC staff members
12:00 - Welcome tour of school neighbourhood

Students taking courses with 20 or 24 lessons per week will not have class on the first day due to orientation, while those taking courses with 30 lessons per week will have two classes in the afternoon on the first day after orientation.

Course topics

Students learn through context and real situations that help them to learn in a natural way. Teachers supply new topics daily, and utilize textbooks, authentic materials and resources, including newspapers, videos and the internet, to show and teach English in an everyday context.

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025

EC London 30+ does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Lesson
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Lesson
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in London.

Class size

Average 10 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 30 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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"It was very interesting and enriching experience except for the place I was hosted in"

Gloria Esther Cortez, student from Argentina

The school is very good, the location is just very close to the tube station and the facilities are great, my experience was very good meeting people from other places who has different accents. The teachers manage their classes in a dynamic way, very nice. I didn't like Drapery Place, were I stayed because the people from there didn't have any control about the cleaning of the share areas, the kitchen was always dirty, I couldn't used it and when I complained nobody gave me a solution, I was there only for a week, so it wasn't so much time. But the rest was ok, very useful for me!

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Date of study
13 Jun 2022 - 17 Jun 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Good location, good teachers"

Wolfram Bürger, student from Germany

The first week I took part in a class with maybe 10 people. There were three afternoon classes and two morning classes. One of the teachers what a bit boring. A few classmates had difficulty speaking fluently. It was easy to change the class in my second week. My experience than was quiet better. Adam and Tussif where both very good teachers.

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1 week
Date of study
28 Mar 2022 - 8 Apr 2022
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Yes
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"Great"

Lara Pronzini, student from Switzerland

very good location, nice experience. Teachers very frienfly. I did an 30+ course and iI really found what I was looking for.

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Date of study
11 Mar 2019 - 15 Mar 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"I felt at home and definitely should have stayed a bit longer as times passed by so fast:-)"

Petra Thaler, student from Switzerland

Hi together!

Overall I was impressed by the school itself, which is perfectly situated since close to train/bus station and in a secure area. The facilities and equipment of EC English Language School Euston House are of modern standard in each room enabling an easy and relaxed teaching up-to-date.

As I stayed just for a week, I did not take part at activities. Thus, I am not in a position to give comments on this subject.

There is a very welcoming warm atmosphere in the entire school and always support given by the staff if need be. The breakfast coffee club can be highly recommended!

In classes we had much fun, all my teachers were very friendly, always in a good mood and qualified, they did a very good job! Especially my one-to-one lessons were pretty helpful matching my expectations in means of business English that I wanted to refresh. However, I'd better been recommended to book and attend a "business work class" instead of a "general English class", but that is part of my language agent I was told.

There was one further subject that was quite awkward: as I had ticked a wrong bottom for the right level to start the online placement test beforehand, I unfortunately was classified in an absolutely low-level class and could not redo the latter before starting my week :( I felt deeply under-challenged and this meant a loss of two precious days in a week of five days! Even at school the online access to my account constantly was out of order and we simply did not know why.

The whole staff was so nice but that is the IT world and it was pretty stressful. Finally on Tuesday night by chance I could do the test again and was regrouped to the advanced class as of Wednesday :-) Hence, I could benefit from the right class only 3 of 5 days booked and already did the exit test on the fourth day of the week...

Housing in the student's residence of Chapter Kings Cross was very pleasant and I was so happy that I could arrange that on my own after it was said there'd be no more free room left during my stay.

I learned a lot in that short time that I stayed in London - personally and professionally - and left with an overall unforgettable amazing impression. Thanks to the nice staff! I will definitely recommend Euston House :-)

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29 Oct 2018 - 2 Nov 2018
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Yes
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"Very good"

francesca de bastiani, student from Italy

It has been a very nice and important experience. the teachers was very competent and helpful. the school was well equipped and the staff was every time available to help us.

even i have been there for only 1 week i can tell you that It has been a very good experience for me and I hope to return to this school for a longer period...maybe during the summer 2019

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Date of study
23 Jul 2018 - 27 Jul 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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housing

Housing

EC London 30+ offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay, Up to 60 mins to school - Single room, Self catering

NZ$ 533
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 533
Any student will find that living in homestay accommodation is the best way to practise English outside the classroom. You will be treated as a close friend of the family, couple or individual that you are staying with and will have your own freedom while being respectful to the family’s rules and expectations.

A homestay in the UK may consist of an adult couple with or without children or a single adult. It is the ‘Family Atmosphere’ that is the most important factor. There may also be up to three other students in the family but they will speak a different native language from yourself. Housing very much varies here in London. You may be placed in a house (semi-detached/terrace and detached) or a bungalow or a flat/apartment.

Families in London are of many different nationalities and backgrounds, but the main language spoken in the house will be English.

All our host families are carefully selected and each inspected at least once a year.

Homestay, Up to 60 mins to school - Single room, Bed & Breakfast

NZ$ 556
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 556
Any student will find that living in homestay accommodation is the best way to practise English outside the classroom. You will be treated as a close friend of the family, couple or individual that you are staying with and will have your own freedom while being respectful to the family’s rules and expectations.

A homestay in the UK may consist of an adult couple with or without children or a single adult. It is the ‘Family Atmosphere’ that is the most important factor. There may also be up to three other students in the family but they will speak a different native language from yourself. Housing very much varies here in London. You may be placed in a house (semi-detached/terrace and detached) or a bungalow or a flat/apartment.

Families in London are of many different nationalities and backgrounds, but the main language spoken in the house will be English.

All our host families are carefully selected and each inspected at least once a year.

Homestay, Up to 60 mins to school - Twin room, half board

NZ$ 638
weekly
Age range: 30 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 638
Any student will find that living in homestay accommodation is the best way to practise English outside the classroom. You will be treated as a close friend of the family, couple or individual that you are staying with and will have your own freedom while being respectful to the family’s rules and expectations.

A homestay in the UK may consist of an adult couple with or without children or a single adult. It is the ‘Family Atmosphere’ that is the most important factor. There may also be up to three other students in the family but they will speak a different native language from yourself. Housing very much varies here in London. You may be placed in a house (semi-detached/terrace and detached) or a bungalow or a flat/apartment.

Families in London are of many different nationalities and backgrounds, but the main language spoken in the house will be English.

All our host families are carefully selected and each inspected at least once a year.

Homestay, Up to 60 mins to school - Single room, half board

NZ$ 672
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 672
Any student will find that living in homestay accommodation is the best way to practise English outside the classroom. You will be treated as a close friend of the family, couple or individual that you are staying with and will have your own freedom while being respectful to the family’s rules and expectations.

A homestay in the UK may consist of an adult couple with or without children or a single adult. It is the ‘Family Atmosphere’ that is the most important factor. There may also be up to three other students in the family but they will speak a different native language from yourself. Housing very much varies here in London. You may be placed in a house (semi-detached/terrace and detached) or a bungalow or a flat/apartment.

Families in London are of many different nationalities and backgrounds, but the main language spoken in the house will be English.

All our host families are carefully selected and each inspected at least once a year.

Homestay, Up to 45 mins to school - Single room, Self catering

NZ$ 672
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 20 - 45 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 672
Any student will find that living in homestay accommodation is the best way to practise English outside the classroom. You will be treated as a close friend of the family, couple or individual that you are staying with and will have your own freedom while being respectful to the family’s rules and expectations.

A homestay in the UK may consist of an adult couple with or without children or a single adult. It is the ‘Family Atmosphere’ that is the most important factor. There may also be up to three other students in the family but they will speak a different native language from yourself. Housing very much varies here in London. You may be placed in a house (semi-detached/terrace and detached) or a bungalow or a flat/apartment.

Families in London are of many different nationalities and backgrounds, but the main language spoken in the house will be English.

All our host families are carefully selected and each inspected at least once a year.

Homestay, Up to 45 mins to school - Single room, Bed & breakfast

NZ$ 696
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 20 - 45 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 696
Any student will find that living in homestay accommodation is the best way to practise English outside the classroom. You will be treated as a close friend of the family, couple or individual that you are staying with and will have your own freedom while being respectful to the family’s rules and expectations.

A homestay in the UK may consist of an adult couple with or without children or a single adult. It is the ‘Family Atmosphere’ that is the most important factor. There may also be up to three other students in the family but they will speak a different native language from yourself. Housing very much varies here in London. You may be placed in a house (semi-detached/terrace and detached) or a bungalow or a flat/apartment.

Families in London are of many different nationalities and backgrounds, but the main language spoken in the house will be English.

All our host families are carefully selected and each inspected at least once a year.

Homestay, Up to 45 mins to school - Twin room, half board

NZ$ 777
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 60 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 777
Any student will find that living in homestay accommodation is the best way to practise English outside the classroom. You will be treated as a close friend of the family, couple or individual that you are staying with and will have your own freedom while being respectful to the family’s rules and expectations.

A homestay in the UK may consist of an adult couple with or without children or a single adult. It is the ‘Family Atmosphere’ that is the most important factor. There may also be up to three other students in the family but they will speak a different native language from yourself. Housing very much varies here in London. You may be placed in a house (semi-detached/terrace and detached) or a bungalow or a flat/apartment.

Families in London are of many different nationalities and backgrounds, but the main language spoken in the house will be English.

All our host families are carefully selected and each inspected at least once a year.

Homestay, Up to 45 mins to school - Single room, half board

NZ$ 812
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 20 - 45 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 812
Any student will find that living in homestay accommodation is the best way to practise English outside the classroom. You will be treated as a close friend of the family, couple or individual that you are staying with and will have your own freedom while being respectful to the family’s rules and expectations.

A homestay in the UK may consist of an adult couple with or without children or a single adult. It is the ‘Family Atmosphere’ that is the most important factor. There may also be up to three other students in the family but they will speak a different native language from yourself. Housing very much varies here in London. You may be placed in a house (semi-detached/terrace and detached) or a bungalow or a flat/apartment.

Families in London are of many different nationalities and backgrounds, but the main language spoken in the house will be English.

All our host families are carefully selected and each inspected at least once a year.
student-residence

Superior iQ Will Wyatt - Single room, en-suite bathroom - self catering

NZ$ 1,182
weekly
Age range: 30 years old and older
Address: 168 Pitfield Street, London N1 6JP, UK
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and heating
Distance to school: 17 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 1,182
Description of Local Area
iQ Will Wyatt Court is located in Zone 1, near the vibrant Hoxton and Shoreditch which is famous for it’s pop up events, restaurants, markets and nightlife. You’ll also have plenty of entertainment on your doorstep, with East London icons like Boxpark and Brick Lane waiting to be discovered, and pretty Shoreditch Park just down the road.

Description of Accommodation
Will Wyatt Court has gone through an extensive refurbishment to modernise the site creating new amenities from games and cinema rooms to study spaces and newly refurbished rooms with a fresh décor, a small double bed with underbed storage, plus a study area and USB charging points. The shared kitchen and living area is well equipped with sofas and a TV. You’ll also have everything you need to cook and eat with.

Miscellaneous
Weekly bedroom and kitchen cleaning service provided
There are 7 washing machines and 9 dryers. The cost – £3.40 per wash and £1.50 per drying cycle.
Luggage drop off is allowed only on arrival
Utility bills are included
24-hour on-site security and CCTV on site
Concierge on site from Monday to Friday
Kitchen utensils are provided (cutlery, plates, bowls, glasses, pans, etc.).
Cinema room, Study areas, Outdoor courtyard

Summer Residence - Single room, private bathroom, self catering (available 28 Jun - 23 Aug)

NZ$ 1,206
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom
Distance to school: 30 minutes by train or subway
Availability: 28 Jun 2025 - 23 Aug 2025
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 1,206
Summer Residence
Single room, private bathroom, self-catering

Superior iQ Shoreditch Studio residence - Single room, en-suite bathroom - self catering

NZ$ 1,380
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 45 Brunswick Pl, London N1 6DX, UK
Location: Scape Shoreditch
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 1,380
Description of Local Area
Scape Shoreditch is in the heart Shoreditch which is famous for its pop-up events, restaurants, markets and nightlife.Famed for its mix of pop up bars in vacant petrol stations, blues bars, rooftop bars, late-night clubs and speakeasy bars. You are only a short walk away from the action, including the world-famous Brick Lane, with London's biggest selection of curry and pop up restaurants.

Description of Accommodation
The residence boasts everything you need for an active, relaxing, educational stay in London. Take advantage of the super-fast 100MB Wi-Fi, study in the quiet rooms provided, or even cook up a meal with your friends and classmates in the shared communal kitchens. If you want to relax even more there is a state-of-the-art cinema room, and if you want to keep in shape then the free 24-hour gym is full of everything you need to work out and stay healthy.

Each studio consists of a small double bed, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a small sofa, desk and light. There is free Wi-Fi in every room. All the studios have desks and plenty of storage space. There is a private bathroom, with walk-in shower and the rooms are all well ventilated, lit and heated.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from EC London 30+. Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged £ 75 when you register.

Learn more about how to get a UK visa »

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to London based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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