Centre of English Studies (CES), Wimbledon, London, England
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General Information on Centre of English Studies (CES), Wimbledon
The language school Centre of English Studies (CES), Wimbledon was founded in London, England in 1976. CES is located on a lovely road 10 minutes walk from the tube and train stations in Wimbledon.
Click here for a detailed London city guideFacilities
11 classrooms, computer room, student common room.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of Centre of English Studies (CES), Wimbledon, London
British Council, English U.K.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Gatwick. It takes 50 minutes by taxi to school.
2.1. Language School Centre of English Studies (CES), Wimbledon in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 150 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 6 throughout the year: 6 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | no | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 150 years throughout the year: 100 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years 12 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 1 % China 1 % England 1 % France 10 % Holland 1 % | Italy 25 % Japan 10 % Korea 10 % Switzerland 15 % Spain 20 % |
All prices in Brit. Pound (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.
| 1 Standard General English Language CourseLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | 150 | 302 | 453 | 604 | 750 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 140 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:30 - 13:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Intensive General English language courseLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | 215 | 427 | 644 | 860 | 1025 | 1230 | 1640 | 2050 | 2460 | 194 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:30 - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 Cambridge First Certificate (CFE) Exam PreparationLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2324 | -- |
| 9 weeks course= GBP 1742. 12 weeks course= GBP 2324. Exams take place three times a year: mid-March, mid-June and mid-December. Students are advised to arrive one week before the course start date to allow time for assessment. There must be a minimum of 8 students. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 18.Feb, 25.Feb, 03.Mar, 10.Mar, 17.Mar, 24.Mar, 31.Mar, 07.Apr, 14.Apr, 21.Apr, 28.Apr, 05.May, 12.May, 19.May, 26.May, 02.Jun, 15.Sep, 22.Sep, 29.Sep, 06.Oct, 13.Oct, 20.Oct, 27.Oct, 03.Nov, 10.Nov, 17.Nov, 24.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:30 - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 4 Executive Plus One to One CoursesLessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | 630 | 1260 | 1890 | 2520 | 3150 | 3780 | 5040 | 6300 | 7560 | 630 |
| Participants have to complete a Language Needs and Analysis before arriving. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| 5 Combination Course - Standard Course + 5 hours 1 to 1Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | 285 | 562 | 838 | 1114 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 279 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 6 Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) Exam PreparationLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2324 | -- |
| 9 weeks course= GBP 1742. 12 weeks course= GBP 2324. Exams take place three times a year: mid-March, mid-June and mid-December. Students are advised to arrive one week before the course start date to allow time for assessment. There must be a minimum of 8 students. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 18.Feb, 25.Feb, 03.Mar, 10.Mar, 17.Mar, 24.Mar, 31.Mar, 07.Apr, 14.Apr, 21.Apr, 28.Apr, 05.May, 12.May, 19.May, 26.May, 02.Jun, 15.Sep, 22.Sep, 29.Sep, 06.Oct, 13.Oct, 20.Oct, 27.Oct, 03.Nov, 10.Nov, 17.Nov, 24.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:30 - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| 7 Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in EnglishLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2324 | -- |
| 9 weeks course= GBP 1742. 12 weeks course= GBP 2324. Exams take place three times a year: mid-March, mid-June and mid-December. Students are advised to arrive one week before the course start date to allow time for assessment. There must be a minimum of 8 students. Otherwise Proficiency and Advanced will be merged and the school will provide free tutorials for Proficiency students. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 18.Feb, 25.Feb, 03.Mar, 10.Mar, 17.Mar, 24.Mar, 31.Mar, 07.Apr, 14.Apr, 21.Apr, 28.Apr, 05.May, 12.May, 19.May, 26.May, 02.Jun, 15.Sep, 22.Sep, 29.Sep, 06.Oct, 13.Oct, 20.Oct, 27.Oct, 03.Nov, 10.Nov, 17.Nov, 24.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:30 - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | |||||||||
| 8 IELTS Preparation CourseLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | -- | -- | -- | 860 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Fixed duration: 4 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 21.Apr, 28.Apr, 05.May, 12.May | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:30 - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 45 minutes |
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| Note: All courses offered by Centre of English Studies (CES), Wimbledon, 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. | |
| Prices include: | For adult courses: a minimun of one free organized leisure activity per week, Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, Internet access, organized activities, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 18 Brit. Pound. |
| School closed: | National holidays in England: 01.Jan, 21.Mar, 24.Mar, 05.May, 26.May, 25.Aug, 25.Dec, 26.Dec |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Polish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | English |
All prices in Brit. Pound (convert currency)
| 1 Hostel shared room (multiple beds) From 49 Brit. Pound week | ||||
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| 2 Homestay | ||||
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| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price Brit. Pound | 116 | 464 | 50 | |
| Includes: TV, Access to laundry service, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 17 Brit. Pound Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 3 Homestay | ||||
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| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price Brit. Pound | 129 | 516 | 50 | |
| Includes: TV, Access to laundry service, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 18 Brit. Pound Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 4 Residential - Religious of Mary Immaculate | ||||
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| / Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price Brit. Pound | 98 | -- | 65 | |
| Prices FROM GBP 98. Very close to the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club and only 2 minutes from Southfields station. WOMEN ONLY. Includes: No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 5 The Wimbledon YMCA | ||||
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| / Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price Brit. Pound | 200 | -- | -- | |
| Prices FROM GBP 200. Includes: No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 6 The Generator Hostel | ||||
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| / Distance from school: 40 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price Brit. Pound | 238 | -- | -- | |
| Zone 1- central London. FROM GBP 34. Includes: No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 34 Brit. Pound Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
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| Single room | on request |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 0 km | ||
| Golf | | 0 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 0 km | ||
| Music | | 0 km | ||
| Squash | | 0 km | ||
| Tennis | | 0 km | ||
| Examples of social activities organised by Centre of English Studies (CES), Wimbledon: | music evening, pub night, international food night | |||
Centre of English Studies (CES), Wimbledon, London, England
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