Select English, London, England
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General Information on Select English
The language school Select English was founded in London, England in 1961. Select English is located in Crystal Palace, in the southeast of London. It's a charming green residential area of London. There are plenty of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs in easy reach of the school. There are also many gardens and parks. Crystal Palace is the highest point in south London and has amazing views over the capital. It takes about 35 minutes by overground from Crystal Palace to London city centre. The school is located in 144 Church Road, SE19 2NT London (England).
Facilities
Select English is located in a beautiful Victorian school building. The school has 12 classrooms, a computer room with free Internet access. There is also a common room, a school cafe and a beautiful garden.
Accreditations and Quality seals of Select English, London
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Gatwick and Heathrow. It takes 45 minutes by car to school.
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 150 Adult courses throughout the year: 80 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | Adult courses in summer: 7 Adult courses 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: 20 years throughout the year: 23 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 2 % China 3 % Germany 13 % France 4 % | Italy 19 % Japan 5 % Korea 7 % Spain 21 % |
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 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in £ | 177 | 354 | 531 | 708 | 825 | 990 | 1320 | 1600 | 1920 | 160 |
| Course not available from the 02.07 to 31.08 for less than 16 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Course not available: 02.Jul.2012 - 31.Aug.2012 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in £ | 127 | 254 | 381 | 508 | 580 | 696 | 928 | 1110 | 1332 | 111 |
| There is a further price reduction for long-term courses. Prices for long-term English courses apply all year from Jan-Dec including all weeks in High season. 16-23 weeks: £105 24-35 weeks: £94 36-48 weeks: £83 Course not available from the 02.07 to 31.08 for less than 16 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Course not available: 02.Jul.2012 - 31.Aug.2012 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in £ | 221 | 442 | 663 | 884 | 1105 | 1326 | 1768 | -- | -- | -- |
| Starting dates | 2012: 02.Jul.2012, 09.Jul.2012, 16.Jul.2012, 23.Jul.2012, 30.Jul.2012, 06.Aug.2012, 13.Aug.2012, 20.Aug.2012, 20.Aug.2012, 27.Aug.2012. | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in £ | 243 | 486 | 729 | 972 | 1215 | 1458 | 1944 | -- | -- | -- |
| Starting dates | 2012: 02.Jul.2012, 09.Jul.2012, 16.Jul.2012, 23.Jul.2012, 30.Jul.2012, 06.Aug.2012, 13.Aug.2012, 20.Aug.2012, 20.Aug.2012, 27.Aug.2012. | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in £ | 127 | 254 | 381 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| £40 Christmas supplement for the week commencing 24 December. Please note that weekly tuition will be reduced on school closing dates and there is no compensation for lost tuition. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2012: 10.Dec.2012, 17.Dec.2012, 24.Dec.2012. | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in £ | 177 | 354 | 531 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| £40 Christmas supplement for the week commencing 24 December. Please note that weekly tuition will be reduced on school closing dates and there is no compensation for lost tuition. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2012: 10.Dec.2012, 17.Dec.2012, 24.Dec.2012. | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | 468 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| The price of £ 468 for the work experience does not include the cost of the course. Combines a minimum of 4 weeks English tuition (this can either be 15 or 25 hrs per week)and a minimum of 4 weeks work experience in different sectors such as Marketing, Business Administration, Advertising, Fashion and others. Minimum age: 18. £468 is the cost for the work experience only. For more difficult sectors such as Law, the price for work experience is £528. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Course not available: 02.Jul.2012 - 31.Aug.2012 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in £ | -- | 354 | 531 | 708 | 825 | 990 | 1320 | -- | -- | 160 |
| Students can also book courses after the official starting dates. Courses can be booked for 2-9 weeks. FCE exams are on 10 March, 09 June and 08 December. The course includes 10 FCE preparation and 15 general English. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2012: 16.Jan.2012, 16.Apr.2012, 15.Oct.2012. | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in £ | -- | 354 | 531 | 708 | 825 | 990 | 1320 | -- | -- | 160 |
| Students can also book courses after the official starting dates. Courses can be booked for 2-9 weeks. CAE exams are on 17 March, 13 June and 5 December. The course includes 10 hours CAE preparation and 15 hours general English. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2012: 16.Jan.2012, 16.Apr.2012, 15.Oct.2012. | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:30 - 12:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | 708 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Students can join a general English course first until they have reached the right level. IELTS exams can be booked through us (extra costs apply). 10 lessons IELTS + 15 lessons General English. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2012: 30.Apr.2012, 02.Jul.2012. | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 66 £ High season dates 02.Jul.2012 - 31.Aug.2012 | |||||||||
| Note: All courses offered by Select English, 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): | 60 minutes |
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| School's administrative fee: | 50.00 £ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 39 £. 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: | IELTS , Cambridge Advanced , Cambridge First |
| Average examination results: | 6 at IELTS 80% at Cambridge Advanced 80% at Cambridge First |
| Language school closed: | In 2012 (including national and regional bank holidays): 02.Jan.2012, 06.Apr.2012, 09.Apr.2012, 07.May.2012, 04.Jun.2012, 05.Jun.2012, 27.Aug.2012, 25.Dec.2012, 26.Dec.2012 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | German, Italian, French, Spanish, English |
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4. Accommodation
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | |
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| Price in £ | 138 | 276 | 414 | 552 | 138 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Many of the host families are in walking distance or a short bus ride from the school. Costs for extra night are charged for up to 3 nights, students who stay for 4 or 5 nights extra will have to pay the full fee for the week. Some families provide access to Wifi, TV and Phone. Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport Includes: Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 20 £ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Price in £ | 127 | 254 | 381 | 508 | 127 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Many of the host families are in walking distance or a short bus ride from the school. Costs for extra night are charged for up to 3 nights, students who stay for 4 or 5 nights extra will have to pay the full fee for the week. Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport Includes: Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 20 £ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | Deposit (refundable)* | |
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| Price in £ | 127 | 254 | 381 | 508 | 127 | 50 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Our school residence is literally next door to the school. It has a lovely cafe and a beautiful garden. Distance from school: 2 minutes walking Includes: TV, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 18 £ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | Deposit (refundable)* | |
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| Price in £ | 138 | 276 | 414 | 552 | 138 | 50 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person School residence is next door to the school. It has a lovely cafe and a beautiful garden. Distance from school: 2 minutes walking Includes: TV, Daily cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 20 £ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||||||
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| Price in £ | 270 | 585 | 900 | 1215 | 315 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person £45 Single room - per night - breakfast only £30 Twin room per person per night - breakfast only (only for two people travelling together) Always check availability as prices may change subject to availability Distance from school: 5 minutes walking Includes: TV, Daily cleaning, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 45 £ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Comment | We always do our best to place students from a different nationality together in the same house. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | Gatwick: for 69 £ (one way) Heathrow: for 78 £ (one way) Stansted, Luton: for 100 £ (one way) |
| Overall rating | 3.9/5.0 (137 reviews) |
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| City | 4.4/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.0/5.0 |
| Facilities | 3.6/5.0 |
| Social activities |  3.1/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.0/5.0 |
| Value for money | 3.6/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 4.1/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 3.7/5.0 |
| Other | 3.7/5.0 |
| Rebecca (45 years - 28.Nov.2011) Der Unterricht aufgrund der tollen Lehrer. | |
| Leonardo (25 years - 21.Nov.2011) I liked the school because as far as I think is very homely and friendly and neighbourhood. | |
| Rada (37 years - 10.Nov.2011) Friendly atmosphere. You should go to UK to improve english with a minimum level of pre-intermidiate or for a longer period. | |
| Miguel ángel (58 years - 26.Sep.2011) Puntuality and seriousness. | |
| All 137 reviews of Select English | |
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