Centre of English Studies (CES), London, England
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General Information on Centre of English Studies (CES)
The language school Centre of English Studies (CES) was founded in London, England in 1976. The school is located on a lovely road, 10 minutes walk from the tube and train stations in Wimbledon. The school address is: 271 Kingston Road, SW19 3NW London (England).
Facilities
Cafeteria, computer lab, library, movie rental, free after-class access to language learning software, lounge, garden, student support desk, movie room, copy machine, printer for student use, tennis courts
Facilities for disabled students
Disabled toilet, wheelchair access to cafeteria, wheelchair access to classroom, wheelchair access to reception, adapted for students with learning difficulty
Classroom equipment
Heating, ample natural light in all classrooms.
TV in most classrooms.
Accreditations and Quality seals of Centre of English Studies (CES), London
ISI
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Gatwick or Heathrow . It takes 50 minutes by taxi to school.
| Number of classrooms: | 11 | |
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| Number of public workstations: | 10 | |
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 200 Adult courses throughout the year: 100 | |
| Average no. of levels: | Adult courses in summer: 6 Adult courses throughout the year: 6 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 23 years throughout the year: 25 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years 16 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 3 % China 3 % Germany 10 % France 10 % | Italy 20 % Japan 10 % Korea 10 % Switzerland 15 % Spain 10 % |
All prices in £ (convert currency). Below the original school prices are displayed. The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 13 | [+] |
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| Price in £ | -- | 490 | 729 | 960 | 1392 | 1856 | 2320 | 2784 | 5232 | 2925 | 225 |
| Minimum duration: 2 weeks. Standard Course in the mornings + afternoon classes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:30 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | ||||||||||
| Exam dates | 07.Jan.2013, 18.Mar.2013, 10.Jun.2013, 09.Sep.2013 | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 13 | [+] |
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| Price in £ | -- | 348 | 518 | 688 | 1008 | 1344 | 1680 | 2016 | 3864 | 2132 | 164 |
| Minimum duration: 2 weeks. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:30 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in £ | -- | 644 | 955 | 1222 | 1525 | 1828 | 2131 | 2434 | 3040 | 3646 | 303 |
| Standard course (mornings) + 5 hours one-to-one per week (2.5 hours every Monday and Friday). Minimum duration: 2 weeks. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:30 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in £ | 750 | 1500 | 2250 | 3000 | 3750 | 4500 | 5250 | 6000 | 7500 | 9000 | 750 |
| Participants must complete a Language Needs and Analysis before arriving. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Day . | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1936 | -- | 2584 |
| Fixed duration: 9 or 12 weeks.
January and June start dates = 9-week course. March & September start dates = 12-week course. Lessons are every morning + Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. There must be a minimum of 8 students. Please check if course is running before booking. PET on request. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 07.Jan.2013, 18.Mar.2013, 10.Jun.2013, 09.Sep.2013. Course not available: 12.Aug.2013 - 06.Sep.2013, 02.Dec.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:30 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1936 | -- | 2584 |
| Fixed duration: 9 or 12 weeks.
January and June start dates = 9-week course. March & September start dates = 12-week course. Lessons are every morning + Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. There must be a minimum of 8 students. Please check if course is running before booking. PET on request. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 07.Jan.2013, 18.Mar.2013, 10.Jun.2013, 09.Sep.2013. Course not available: 12.Aug.2013 - 06.Sep.2013, 02.Dec.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:30 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | [+] |
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| Price in £ | -- | 490 | 729 | 960 | 1160 | 1392 | 1856 | 2320 | 2784 | 2925 | 225 |
| Standard Course (mornings) + specialised IELTS classes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Exam every month. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:30 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | ||||||||||
| Note: All courses offered by Centre of English Studies (CES), London can be booked online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
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| Lesson duration (minutes): | 45 minutes |
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| School's administrative fee: | 50.00 £ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 50 £. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Exams offered: | Cambridge Proficiency , Cambridge Advanced , Cambridge First , IELTS |
| Language school closed: | In 2013 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2013, 29.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 27.May.2013, 26.Aug.2013, 21.Dec.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Polish, English |
4. Accommodation
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) | ||||
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| Price in £ | -- | 320 | 480 | 640 | 160 | 55 | ||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 35 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 21 £ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 07.Dec.2013 - 09.Dec.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | ||||||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) | ||||
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| Price in £ | -- | 280 | 420 | 560 | 140 | 55 | ||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 35 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 20 £ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 07.Dec.2013 - 09.Dec.2013 | |||||||||
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) | ||||
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| Price in £ | 160 | 320 | 480 | 640 | 160 | 55 | ||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person WOMEN ONLY aged 16 to 30 years. Very close to the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club and only 2 minutes from Southfields station. Double rooms available starting at 125 GBP per person. Reservations for this accommodation must be made and paid for in full at least 2 weeks before arrival. Please allow at least 6 weeks before arrival as there is a high demand for this accommodation. Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport Includes: Daily cleaning, Bedding/linen, Heating, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 25 £ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 07.Dec.2013 - 09.Dec.2013 | |||||||||
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | no |
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| Single room | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW): for 95 £ (one way) |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 1 km | ||
| Horse riding | | |||
| Music | | 2 km | ||
| Tennis | | |||
| Volleyball | |
| Overall rating | 3.9/5.0 (28 reviews) |
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| City | 4.5/5.0 |
| Organisation | 3.9/5.0 |
| Facilities | 3.4/5.0 |
| Social activities | 3.5/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.2/5.0 |
| Value for money | 3.5/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 3.7/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 3.6/5.0 |
| Other | 3.4/5.0 |
| Students liked about Centre of English Studies (CES), London | |
| "The courses were fun, and allowed you to socialize with students of other nationalities. The teachers used an interactive method that allowed you to revise the new skills learned. I found a great openness and a great availability. The classes were comfortable, no one felt different, moreover, there was no laughing and joking about the errors of the individual. The activities were well organized. Learn to discover and love the English language. The school became the family and developed a great relationship with all." - Laura (25 years) | |
| "The teachers are excellent and the course attractive. " - Marc (22 years) | |
| "The social activities, like de BBQ." - Geran (19 years) | |
| "The kind staff and the lessons which were great fun." - Pedro Pablo (17 years) | |
| "The teachers, tre extracurricular activities, and the classmates." - Abel (34 years) | |
| All 28 reviews of Centre of English Studies (CES) | |
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