West London English School
Shaftesbury House, 49-51 Uxbridge Road, Ealing,, London, England W5 5SA, UK
West London English School
General English is our most popular course to learn English and improve your English. Our teachers design interactive and stimulating classes with clear aims and outcomes, all at our school here in West London.
We teach all levels including beginner English, advanced English and proficiency. You can also choose to combine General English with IELTS exam preparation, First certificate in English or Advanced Certificate in English.
All our general English classes are based on the communicative approach. This means there is a strong focus on speaking and listening skills, as well as reading, writing, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary.
Because the classes are learner-centered, you are given the opportunity to practice everything related to language with students from all over the world. Our Academic Team select relevant and interesting coursebooks that change each term (12 or 13 weeks for full-time courses and 25 weeks for part-time courses) to ensure you receive a variety of language input.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
You can choose from the following class times:
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 8 students |
Maximum | 14 students |
Age range | 16 years old and older |
Average | 34 years old (24 in the summer) |
Here at WLES, we aim to offer you the opportunity to enjoy a unique language learning experience in a relaxed, friendly and warm environment.
We are a private, family-run, British Council accredited school, offering the highest quality courses at affordable prices with a longstanding reputation for excellent standards of teaching.
In 2019, the British Council gave us an excellent report with strengths in teaching, academic management and learner management.
Our aims:
Since 2015, we have provided first-rate English language training to thousands of students. Our aims as a school are simple and clear:
- All students learn effectively
- All students enjoy an incomparable experience
- All students succeed in their goals
We love our international environment and are proud to be professional in everything we do. As a team of truly welcoming, friendly and caring people, we can’t wait for you to join our school.
Our Courses
Our range of courses, both full-time and part-time, means there is something for everyone. Our courses include:
General English
Business English
Academic IELTS Exam Preparation
Cambridge Exam Preparation
Trinity Exam Preparation (SELT)
Occupational English Test (OET) Exam Preparation (for doctors, nurses and vets)
Conversation classes
Private tuition (1:1 and small groups)
Medical English
Junior summer school
Tailor-made group programmes for juniors and adults
Why choose us?
Here at West London English School, we understand the difficulties of learning another language. Our teachers have all learnt, or are learning, another language which adds to our passion for teaching. To put it simply, our aim is to help you with all your English needs, whatever they may be.
We offer a personal learning experience as our classes are limited to a maximum of 14 students in our adult courses. This means our teachers can give students the personal attention they need to achieve their goals.
We are very proud of our amazing group of teachers. They understand the ups and downs of language learning from their own experiences, which is why they have such a passion for teaching. They are knowledgeable, qualified and have many years of teaching experience; over 100 years altogether! Our flexible teachers take pride in planning and creating dynamic lessons, which they are able to adapt to the needs and preferences of the students. This ensures everyone can learn and improve quickly.
Since 2015, we have operated as West London English School, providing English language training in a stimulating and supportive environment. Our aims as a school are simple and clear:
All students develop effective communication skills
All students succeed in achieving their goals: accuracy, fluency and confidence
All students enjoy an incomparable experience
West London English School is accredited by the British Council for the Teaching of English in the UK, and is a member of English UK.
What makes West London English School different to other English schools in London is our staff; all of our staff members are friendly, helpful and approachable. They can help you with many aspects of your studies, from opening a bank account, finding somewhere to live, choosing the right course or any other issues our students may face during their studies in London
The nationality and age mix at West London English School varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 34. In the summer, the average age is 24.
WLES teaches students from all over the world, including:
Ealing is located in the heart of West London and is the third largest borough. Ealing Broadway has all the benefits of a small town with a great community atmosphere and local businesses, but all the benefits of being close to the centre of London, with excellent transport links.
Whatever your interests, there is something here for you!
Shopping
At the hub of the borough is the Ealing Broadway shopping centre. With major retailers, global brands and a wide variety of restaurants, it is certain to offer something for everyone. On sunny days, the courtyard is the perfect place to relax with friends.
Close by is also Westfield London with its luxury designer brands, world famous Portobello Road Market, and The London Designer Outlet with at least 30% off everything!
Sports
Ealing has countless local sports clubs: badminton, canoeing, cricket, golf, tennis, football and swimming to name but a few!
There are also many gyms in the area starting from just £14.99 a month.
Outdoors
Home to eight Royal Parks, London boasts so much green space (47% of all land area) that it has officially been recognised as a national forest, the world’s first “National Park City.”
Walpole Park is on the doorstep of WLES. It is a registered English Heritage site, and home to Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery, which has stood on the grounds for over 200 years.
Kyoto gardens is an idyllic pocket of Holland Park, offering one of the most picturesque spots to unwind. Or, if you’re feeling focused, you can play a game on the giant chess board.
Culture and History
Here in Ealing we are proud to boast our festivals (comedy, blues and jazz to name but a few) and Pitzhanger Manor. The manor was recently reopened to the public and has been restored to its original Regency period design, as envisioned by architect and owner Sir John Soane, and alsofeatures contemporary art exhibitions.
Food and drink
In Ealing, you can eat around the world! We have independent restaurants offering cuisine from Tunisia, Japan, Spain, Greece, Thailand, Vietnam, Persian, Italy, Poland and more! We also have amazing independent coffee shops like Farm W5 with great organic food and fab coffee, Café Zee and Reineta in Dickens Yard.
Central London
We are only 30 minutes away from Central London. Check out the theatre, museums, parks and nightlife. London is the best city to study and explore making unforgettable memories with international friends for life.
I liked the classes a lot. I am gonna write a lot about the classes cause I visited
two of them. Both teachers I had were really good. They were both really kind
and funny. I could understand everything they said. The location was easy
to find. For me it was just a two minutes walk. Now about the activities.
I went to the afternoon programme and there were lots of different activities.
One day we visited a ship, the other day we played football. I had a lot of fun.
The facilities were excellent. They were really comfortable.
There was nothing, that I did not like!!!!!
I stayed for only a week in a welcoming house where they showed me their kindness and helped me whenever they could. The house was really well located and I had no difficulty in moving around the city. In addition, Donna (my host mum) gave me the opportunity to practice my english and even to get to know the British culture and gastronomy, I felt very welcome.
Clases were really dynamic and the teacher made them as entertaining as possible while at the same time we made a good use of the time for learning and adquiring new vocabulary. In my class most of the students where italian, this fact forced me to practice my english. However, I would have preferred to be with a wider variety of nationalities.
Finally, the activities from the social programme were really nice and enriching and the group was varied. I was thankful for being able to skip one of the activities in order to do one with my classmates instead.
Not bad,not bad,not bad,not bad,not bad, not bad,not bad
Show details » Read more...I wasn't staying in London so for me it was a little challenge.
In the school I've met some of the best people in my life. Every morning I was looking forward to see the entire class.
Large classrooms full of light.
Friendly and funny teachers.
Nice location with a park nearby and a lot of shops and restaurants.
Beautiful experience, teachers are extremely friendly and helpful, good value for money!!
Show details » Read more...Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in London. These homes are often between 15 - 25 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 18 - 100. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Student residences often do not include any meal plan. Learn more about student residence accommodation
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 WLES. 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.
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.
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