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ES
London, England UK
Organized social activities were rated by students as the best or among the top 20% of all schools in England UK

46-47 Russell Square - WC1B 4JT London - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Modern campus featuring the latest technology-based classrooms and outdoor spaces.
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
  • Older students should consider that the average age of students at the school is significantly younger than at most other schools.

ES understands that there are many reasons why people choose to study English and they will help you achieve your goals. The school offers a wide selection of programmes taught by experienced teachers, who will assist you in accomplishing your learning objectives and settle you into your new course.
ES London is centrally situated in the Bloomsbury neighborhood on Russell Square (WC1), providing easy access to the heart of London and is just a short walk from St Pancras and Kings Cross station. Bloomsbury hosts a dynamic wealth of businesses, educational and cultural opportunities and is located adjacent to numerous places of interest and several of London’s most renowned landmarks.

English Courses

General Language
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 13 17 21 25
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 385 366 770 732 1,155 1,098 1,460 1,387 2,190 2,081 2,920 2,774 3,450 3,278 4,225 4,014 5,185 4,926 5,985 5,686 6,625 6,294
Price in US$ 493 985 1,478 1,868 2,802 3,736 4,414 5,405 6,633 7,656 8,475
Starting dates
Every Monday

31+ weeks: 245 GBP per week.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:45 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 13 17 21 25
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 575 547 1,150 1,093 1,725 1,639 2,200 2,090 3,300 3,135 4,400 4,180 5,200 4,940 6,370 6,052 7,820 7,429 9,030 8,579 10,000 9,500
Price in US$ 736 1,472 2,207 2,815 4,222 5,629 6,652 8,149 10,004 11,551 12,792
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course includes 20 general English lessons and 20 speaking lessons per week.

31+ weeks: 370 GBP per week.

Course specific data
General course schedule
8 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:45 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
Student reviews about "General English + Speaking Class" at ES
Barbara 3.0
"There were 3 students, one of whom was an hour late and the other had no idea what a superlative was and didn't understand a lot of other things. That was very tedious and disappointing for me. I was also upset that the teacher arrived 10 minutes late and was fidgeting on the phone instead of listening."
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 13 17 21 25
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 385 366 770 732 1,155 1,098 1,460 1,387 2,190 2,081 2,920 2,774 3,450 3,278 4,225 4,014 5,185 4,926 5,985 5,686 6,625 6,294
Price in US$ 493 985 1,478 1,868 2,802 3,736 4,414 5,405 6,633 7,656 8,475
Starting dates
Every Monday

31+ weeks: 245 GBP per week.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 12:45 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
Business
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 13 17 21 25
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 385 366 770 732 1,155 1,098 1,460 1,387 2,190 2,081 2,920 2,774 3,450 3,278 4,225 4,014 5,185 4,926 5,985 5,686 6,625 6,294
Price in US$ 493 985 1,478 1,868 2,802 3,736 4,414 5,405 6,633 7,656 8,475
Starting dates
Every Monday

31+ weeks: 245 GBP per week

Course specific data
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 575 547 1,150 1,093 1,725 1,639 2,200 2,090 2,750 2,613 3,300 3,135 3,850 3,658 4,400 4,180 4,680 4,446 5,200 4,940 6,240 5,928
Price in US$ 736 1,472 2,207 2,815 3,518 4,222 4,925 5,629 5,987 6,652 7,982
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course includes 20 general English lessons and 20 IELTS preparation lessons per week.

Course specific data
General course schedule
8 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:45 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 385 366 770 732 1,155 1,098 1,460 1,387 1,825 1,734 2,190 2,081 2,555 2,428 2,920 2,774 3,105 2,950 3,450 3,278 4,140 3,933
Price in US$ 493 985 1,478 1,868 2,335 2,802 3,269 3,736 3,972 4,414 5,296
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 12:45 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
45 min

Our prices for ES include

  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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Student opinions about ES, London

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0
“The location is quite central, right next to a small park and shopping facilities for snacks. There is a WhatsApp group that announces afternoon activities. There is a small courtyard for breaks.”
“I found it disappointing that the school couldn't cater for the advanced level right from the start, but only offered a few private lessons at Sabine's request. I found the teachers' lessons boring, unfocused and unengaging.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: There were 3 students, one of whom was an hour late and the other had no idea what a superlative was and didn't understand a lot of other things. That was very tedious and disappointing for me. I was also upset that the teacher arrived 10 minutes late and was fidgeting on the phone instead of listening.Other comments: It has a lot of Latin American students. If a Spanish-speaking person is happy for support in their national language, the school is the right place. The entire secretariat is of Latin American descent.
Course: General English + Speaking Class - 1 week
Review date: 21. Jul. 2025 by Barbara Kuenzler
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

ES

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
90% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at ES and you book here.
Year of school foundation
2022

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Heating in most classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 8

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Turkey 12%
Thailand 8%
Japan 8%
Brazil 7%
France 7%
Korea 5%
Saudi Arabia 5%
China 5%
Other nationalities 43%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 36.363636363636%
18-24 years 45.454545454545%
25-34 years 18.181818181818%
35-50 years 0%
>50 years 0%
The average age outside summer is 4 years higher than in summer.
Minimum age of students
18 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 3
Junior courses Throughout the year: 3
Average age of students
In summer: 12 years
Throughout the year: 16 years

Information for all courses offered by ES

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
£50
Course material
Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately £40 per course level.
Days without class
In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 28 Dec 2026.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
£155 one way
£310 return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
£160 one way
£320 return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
£165 one way
£330 return (both ways)
London City Airport:
£160 one way
£320 return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
£160 one way
£320 return (both ways)

Leisure activities

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

At ES London, we take English learning out of the classroom! With well-planned activities and excursions around the town, we help the students to socialise and discover all that London has to offer.

Adults - Paid activities

At ES London, we take English learning out of the classroom! With well-planned activities and excursions around the town, we help the students to socialise and discover all that London has to offer.

Junior - Free activities

At ES London, we take English learning out of the classroom! With well-planned activities and excursions around the town, we help the students to socialise and discover all that London has to offer.

Junior - Paid activities

At ES London, we take English learning out of the classroom! With well-planned activities and excursions around the town, we help the students to socialise and discover all that London has to offer.
Videos about leisure activities at ES London

Accommodation

Show details of all accommodations
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in £ 305 610 915 1220 1525 1830 2135 2440 3050 3660 305 50
Price in US$ 411 822 1,233 1,643 2,054 2,465 2,875 3,286 4,107 4,929 411 68
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Christmas supplement 23 Dec to 04 Jan: GBP 50 per week.

Halal supplement GBP 60 per week

Half-Board: GBP 50 per week

Junior (under 18) + Half Board: GBP 30 per week

Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Deposit (refundable)
Upon arrival a refundable deposit of £150 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 50£.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
50
Dates
High season dates: 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 £
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in £ 275 550 825 1100 1375 1650 1925 2200 2750 3300 275 50
Price in US$ 371 741 1,111 1,482 1,852 2,222 2,592 2,963 3,703 4,444 371 68
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Christmas supplement 23 Dec to 04 Jan: GBP 50 per week.

Halal supplement GBP 60 per week

Half-Board: GBP 50 per week

Junior (under 18) + Half Board: GBP 30 per week

Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Deposit (refundable)
Upon arrival a refundable deposit of £150 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 50£.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
50 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
50
Dates
High season dates: 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 £
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in £ 240 480 720 960 1200 1440 1680 1920 2400 2880 240 50
Price in US$ 324 647 970 1,293 1,616 1,939 2,263 2,586 3,232 3,878 324 68
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Christmas supplement 23 Dec to 04 Jan: GBP 50 per week.

Halal supplement GBP 60 per week

Half-Board: GBP 50 per week

Junior (under 18) + Half Board: GBP 30 per week

Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Deposit (refundable)
Upon arrival a refundable deposit of £150 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 50£.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Optional at 50£
Average distance from school
60+ minutes by public transport.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
50
Dates
High season dates: 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 £
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in £ 305 610 915 1220 1525 1830 2135 2440 3050 3660 305 50
Price in US$ 411 822 1,233 1,643 2,054 2,465 2,875 3,286 4,107 4,929 411 68
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person

Christmas supplement 23 Dec to 04 Jan GBP 50 per week.

Check-in
Sunday 15:00-21:00
Check-out
Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Deposit (refundable)
Upon arrival a refundable deposit of £150 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 50£.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Dates
High season dates: 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 £
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in £ 225 450 675 9000 1125 1350 1575 1800 2250 2700 225 50
Price in US$ 303 606 909 12,119 1,515 1,818 2,121 2,424 3,030 3,636 303 68
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Christmas supplement 23 Dec to 04 Jan GBP 50 per week.

Check-in
Sunday 15:00-21:00
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Deposit (refundable)
Upon arrival a refundable deposit of £100 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 50£.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Double room
Includes
Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Dates
High season dates: 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 £
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in £ 355 710 1065 1420 1775 2130 2485 2840 3550 4260 355 50
Price in US$ 479 957 1,435 1,913 2,391 2,869 3,347 3,825 4,781 5,737 479 68
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Christmas supplement 23 Dec to 04 Jan GBP 50 per week.

Check-in
Sunday 15:00-21:00
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Deposit (refundable)
Upon arrival a refundable deposit of £150 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 50£.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Includes
Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Dates
High season dates: 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 £

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Questions and answers about ES

Is there a minimum required booking for the IELTS Preparation course?
“The minimum required booking is a 1-week course, however, the levels last 12 weeks when taking semi-intensive classes and 6 weeks when taking the intensive option. You can join the programme any Monday.”
Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 12, 2023

FAQ about ES, London

What is the best price for a course at ES, London?
“English courses at ES start at 366 £ for General English Semi Intensive course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is airport pickup offered by ES?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (155 £), Luton Airport (160 £), London Gatwick Airport (165 £), London City Airport (160 £), London Stansted Airport (160 £)”
Which countries are students of ES from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at ES comes from Russia with a 12% representation, followed by students from Turkey (12%) and Japan (8%).”
ES offers courses for which ages?
“ES offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 12 during the summer and 16 for the rest of the year.”

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Terms of ES

First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:00
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
ES Training Limited | Tax registration ID: Company House: 13858902

Visa Documents

Nationals from Brazil do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 16. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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