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KKCL Harrow (All year Round)

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IELTS EXAM PREPARATION

IELTS is the International English Language Testing System, which tests English proficiency across all levels. It is run by Cambridge ESOL, IDP Education Australia and the British Council. The exam includes Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

IELTS EXAM

IELTS is arguably the world’s most recognised English exam, testing proficiency across all levels. It is run by Cambridge ESOL, IDP Education Australia and the British Council and obtaining a high score in IELTS gives students access to a range of new education, immigration and employment opportunities around the world.

The exam comprises Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking sections and is available in two forms, General and Academic.

Academic IELTS
The Academic paper is for those who want to attend university in an English-speaking country and is a requirement for certain professions – such as medical workers – who wish to work in an English-speaking country.

General IELTS
The General paper is not taken as often as the Academic, and is usually prepared for by those who want to gain an English qualification for general work experience or wish to migrate to an English-speaking country.

Materials
Students do not need to buy a particular coursebook. Resources are compiled from different sources, including official mock exams, a variety of online resources and several popular course books such as ‘Ready For IELTS’ and ‘New Insight Into IELTS’.

The Exam
Before taking the real IELTS exam, we strongly recommend taking a full Mock exam. This is a free service provided by us, which gives the student valuable insight into the full process and experience of sitting a pressurised exam.

The IELTS exam will then take place in an IELTS centre of the student’s choosing. We can help with the booking and organising of the exam.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
15 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
21 Dec 2024 - 03 Jan 2025

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:10 AM - 12:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
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 8 students
Maximum 12 students

Student age

Age range 16 - 70 years old
Average 22 years old
(18 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

100% recommend

based on 7 reviews
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"Besides issues, it was very good, I enjoyed very much."

Julia Chelesa Romero Canto, student from Brazil

Good evening,
I found very confusing at the first days, because I did the test required to enter the school in General English, but they said they were having issues with the teacher, she did not show up. Than they left me in the course for IELTS tests. I subscribed for a course that was supposed to be one week and I spent 2 of my 5 days in the IELTS course but besides that everything was fine, I took some training on my university to do the exam if I want one or two times, so I already knew it a little. On the third day I went to the right class and i did a test on the end of the week, so I was supposed to lern in three days. On the other hand I already knew the subjects from my university, so I believe it worked as a review to me. Fortunately I did pass the test.

Dispite of the little problems, it was very nice, I enjoyed the classes and the staff was very kind to me, I will recommend it for sure.

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Date of study
10 Jun 2019 - 14 Jun 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Gabi Kotlubaj, Director of Studies at KKCL Harrow (All year Round) responded to this review.
11 July 2019

Thank you for your feedback on your experience at KKCL. We are glad you enjoyed your stay despite not being placed in the course of your choice for the first two days, and that you would recommend the school in the future.
On rare occasions, and due to unforeseen circumstances- such as staff illness - KKCL chooses to combine classes similar in level. It is done in a way that always takes into consideration the new class dynamics, ensuring materials are tailored to the needs of both exam and General English Students.
When these decisions are made, we ensure to inform all students as soon as possible, making sure that everyone is satisfied with the change.
We apologise that this caused confusion for you in your initial days of studying, but we are glad that you had a good a good experience overall.

"It was amazing and enriching"

Louise Foglia, student from Canada

The classes helped me to improve my English and be more confident when I speak. The housing was perfect because the house was clean, my room was big, the food was good and most of all, the host family was welcoming.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
1 Aug 2016 - 12 Aug 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Jo, Booking Team at KKCL Harrow (All year Round) responded to this review.
06 September 2016

Thank you for your feedback! Students' welfare is always our top priority at KKCL. We hope to see you soon again at KKCL.

"It was amazing."

Petra Noskova

I am very happy that we had this opportunity to stay in KKCL. For our students it was a very important experience to help them find new motivation in learning English. Teachers in KKCL are very friendly and nice and also demanding. They are very creative, encourage students to work hard. The school's location is good, not far from the city center but in a quiet area. Experience with English families was very useful for our students especially because they communicated with them a lot.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
7 Nov 2015 - 12 Nov 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Alexandra, International Office at KKCL Harrow (All year Round) responded to this review.
23 March 2016

Thank you, Petra, for your positive feedback. We enjoyed having you with us and happy to have provided your students with such lovely experience last winter.
We take great pride in the welfare of every student at KKCL, and we continue to focus consistently on keeping our standards high in teaching, with our host families, the activities for students and the overall running of our school so always a great pleasure to hear that we are succeeding. We look forward to seeing you again soon this summer!

"An unforgettable trip"

tiziana panato

We liked everything about KKCL: Tuition, organization of social activities, meals, and barbecues. The only bad thing was the hotel. The teachers' rooms had no windows and the bathroom facilities were out of order.

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Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
4 Sep 2015 - 3 Oct 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
​Michelle, ​Regional Manager at KKCL Harrow (All year Round) responded to this review.
11 December 2015

Hi Tiziana! We're glad you were happy with the school! We have a new partner hotel right next to Wembley Stadium now so next time you come you will see improvements in the off-site facilities.

"A memorable experience"

MANI OLFA

It was a good opportunity for me to visit London. I enjoyed class with my teacher, who by the way was an amazing person. KKCL had an interesting location; the bus station and the underground tube were very close. I thank all the staff. It is a strange town but I felt really secure all my stay.

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Date of study
3 Aug 2015 - 8 Aug 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Janice, International Office at KKCL Harrow (All year Round) responded to this review.
10 September 2015

Thank you for your feedback! Students' welfare and safety is always our top priority at KKCL. We will definitely pass on your feedback to our teaching team. We hope to see you soon again at KKCL.

"My recent trip to KKCL was wonderful."

Samira Majjadi

My recent trip to KKCL was wonderful. I will certainly recommend this school to my friends, relatives and students at the Higher Institute of Management of Sousse, Tunisia.

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Date of study
3 Aug 2015 - 7 Aug 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Genny Pecere, Admissions Office at KKCL Harrow (All year Round) responded to this review.
28 August 2015

Dear Student,

We are glad that you enjoyed your stay at KKCL. We look forward to receiving more students from Tunisia. Thank you!

"It was nice. I wish I can come back."

Nada Ben jlaiel

I didn't like the location of the school, but I liked the teachers. I wish the classes were more fun though, and I wish the class was more crowded, because I studied with people I knew from my country and I didn't have the chance to know people from different backgrounds so that the experience got more interesting. As for the housing, I liked the family I stayed with. I felt very welcomed and they were really nice.

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Date of study
10 Aug 2015 - 14 Aug 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

KKCL Harrow (All year Round) offers the following housing types:
homestay

Single HB Homestay for Adult Learner /Zone 3 - 6 /W

NZ$ 727
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Age range: 16 - 70 years old
Location: Outside the city center of London
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, and heating
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
NZ$ 727
You can book accommodation to accompany any of our English courses. All prices are for half-board arrangements in shared rooms. Self catering or full-board accommodation can also be arranged.

Homestays are a perfect way to experience a friendly atmosphere with the chance to practise English and learn about the British way of life.
London is a city bursting with diversity and different cultures and this is reflected in the homestays that we use. Hosts can come from any number of ethnic backgrounds, but English is always the main spoken language at home.

We always do our best to match the needs and requests of students during the allocation process and all our homestays are within reasonable distance of the school, with convenient access to public transport. Every homestay is pre-inspected by KKCL or our partner agencies to guarantee a happy and rewarding experience.

Generally, breakfast and dinner is provided by homestays, with lunch provided by the school, although these can be provided by homestay as well.

The benefits of homestay are many:
Immersive British experience
English language used throughout the stay
Meals provided (at homestay or school)
Weekly Laundry service
Shared bathroom or en suite
Access to the house’s facilities as if a family member
24-hour emergency number
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 . 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.

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