Centre of English Studies (CES)
The language school Centre of English Studies (CES) was founded in London, England UK in 1976. The school is located on a lovely area, a 10-minute walk from the tube and train stations in Wimbledon. There's a patio garden where students can relax and there is a large student common room with vending machines and a microwave.
The school address is: 271 Kingston Road, SW19 3NW - London, England UK (see on map)
Accreditations and Quality seals
ISI School Size:
Facilities
Cafeteria
Computer lab
Library
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Lounge
Garden
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Tennis courts
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Disabled toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
11Number of public PC workstations:
10Prices include
- Organized activities
- Internet access and use of school computers
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
- For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
Course material:
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 35 £ per course.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 200
- Adult courses throughout the year: 100
Average age of students
- in summer: 23 years
- throughout the year: 25 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 6
- Adult courses throughout the year: 6
Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- 12 years for specific Junior courses
English teacher qualifications
- 100 % hold a university degree
- 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
1
3
10
3
3
3
7
15
8
10
5
10
7
5
1
3
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW).
London Heathrow Airport:115 £ pick up
230 £ return (both ways)
Stansted Airport:
135 £ pick up
270 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
115 £ pick up
230 £ return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2018 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2018, 30.Mar.2018, 02.Apr.2018, 07.May.2018, 28.May.2018, 27.Aug.2018, 21.Dec.2018 - 31.Dec.2018If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are classes recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
English Courses
In high demand!
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 14
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 549 522 | 821 780 | 1080 1026 | 1310 1245 | 1572 1494 | 2096 1992 | 2620 2489 | 3144 2987 | 5976 5678 | 3328 3162 |
| Price in US$ | -- | 673 | 1006 | 1323 | 1605 | 1926 | 2568 | 3210 | 3851 | 7320 | 4077 |
Standard Course in the mornings + afternoon classes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
6 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: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
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Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 14
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 394 375 | 584 555 | 766 728 | 920 874 | 1104 1049 | 1472 1399 | 1840 1748 | 2208 2098 | 4152 3945 | 2314 2199 |
| Price in US$ | -- | 483 | 716 | 939 | 1127 | 1353 | 1803 | 2254 | 2705 | 5086 | 2835 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
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: 9:30 - 13:00
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
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Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 14
249 £ per week
(Based on the price of 12 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3144 2987 | 5976 5678 | 8496 8072 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3851 | 7320 | 10407 |
You can take a 3, 6 or 9 month programme to reach IELTS 5 or 5.5 at the end of the course. Then you'll be ready to take a Foundation Year course at one of the school's partners.
Classes from Monday to Friday, 9:30 to 13 of General English and on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, classes in the afternoon from 14:00 to 16:30 of IELTS preparation.
Starting dates:
02.01: 6 months
26.03: 3 months
01.10: 9 months.
Classes from Monday to Friday, 9:30 to 13 of General English and on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, classes in the afternoon from 14:00 to 16:30 of IELTS preparation.
Starting dates:
02.01: 6 months
26.03: 3 months
01.10: 9 months.
Starting dates
2018: 02.Jan.2018, 26.Mar.2018, 01.Oct.2018.
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Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 14
329 £ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 715 680 | 1055 1003 | 1385 1316 | 1705 1620 | 2046 1944 | 2387 2268 | 2728 2592 | 3069 2916 | 3410 3240 | 4092 3888 |
| Price in US$ | -- | 876 | 1293 | 1697 | 2089 | 2507 | 2924 | 3342 | 3760 | 4177 | 5013 |
Standard course in the mornings. One-to-one classes: 2.5 hours two afternoons.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
5 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: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 825 784 | 1650 1568 | 2475 2352 | 3300 3135 | 4125 3919 | 4950 4703 | 5775 5487 | 6600 6270 | 8250 7838 | 9900 9405 | 825 784 |
| Price in US$ | 1011 | 2022 | 3032 | 4043 | 5053 | 6064 | 7074 | 8085 | 10106 | 12127 | 1011 |
Participants must complete a Language Needs and Analysis before arriving.
Starting dates
Every Day .
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Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 14
257 £ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 549 522 | 821 780 | 1081 1027 | 1310 1245 | 1572 1494 | 2096 1992 | 2620 2489 | 3144 2987 | 3328 3162 | 5976 5678 |
| Price in US$ | -- | 673 | 1006 | 1325 | 1605 | 1926 | 2568 | 3210 | 3851 | 4077 | 7320 |
Starting dates
2018: 02.Jul.2018, 09.Jul.2018, 16.Jul.2018, 23.Jul.2018, 30.Jul.2018, 06.Aug.2018, 13.Aug.2018, 20.Aug.2018, 27.Aug.2018.
General course schedule
6 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: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
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Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 14
276 £ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in £ | 290 276 | 580 551 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 356 | 711 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Lectures and visits in the afternoon.
Starting dates
2018: 02.Jul.2018, 16.Jul.2018.
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: 9:30 - 13:00
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
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Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 14
229 £ per week
(Based on the price of 12 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2164 2056 | -- | 2886 2742 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2651 | -- | 3535 |
Fixed duration: 9 weeks (January & June start) or 12 weeks (March & September start).
Lessons in the morning from Monday to Friday + 3 afternoons, from Tuesday to Thursday.
PET or CPE on request.
Lessons in the morning from Monday to Friday + 3 afternoons, from Tuesday to Thursday.
PET or CPE on request.
Starting dates
2018: 08.Jan.2018, 19.Mar.2018, 25.Jun.2018, 10.Sep.2018.
General course schedule
6 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: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
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Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 14
257 £ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 549 522 | 821 780 | 1081 1027 | 1310 1245 | 1572 1494 | 2096 1992 | 2620 2489 | 3144 2987 | 3328 3162 | 5976 5678 |
| Price in US$ | -- | 673 | 1006 | 1325 | 1605 | 1926 | 2568 | 3210 | 3851 | 4077 | 7320 |
Standard Course: Mornings. Specialised IELTS classes: Tuesday to Thursday afternoons.
Exam every month.
Exam every month.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
6 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: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
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Note: All courses offered by Centre of English Studies (CES), London can be reserved 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.
Lesson duration: 45 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 55 £. 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.
Accommodation
In high demand!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 700 £ per month
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 350 | 525 | 700 | -- | 55 |
| Price in US$ | 452 | 677 | 903 | 71 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
25 £
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Heating, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
Dates
High season dates 01.Jul.2018 - 02.Sep.2018
High season
High season supplement per week: 20 £ Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Double room, Breakfast & 1 meal
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 612 £ per month
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 306 | 459 | 612 | -- | 55 |
| Price in US$ | 395 | 592 | 790 | 71 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
22 £
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room.
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Heating, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
Dates
High season dates 01.Jul.2018 - 02.Sep.2018
High season
High season supplement per week: 20 £ This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
3 reviews
Single room, No meals
| Minimum stay in weeks: 4
From 1180 £ per month
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | 1180 | -- | 55 |
| Price in US$ | 1522 | 71 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Reservations for this accommodation must be made and paid for in full at least 2 weeks before arrival.
When booking, please allow at least 6 weeks before arrival as there is a high demand for this accommodation.
When booking, please allow at least 6 weeks before arrival as there is a high demand for this accommodation.
Price extra night:
41 £
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
45 minutes by public transport
Includes:
Daily cleaning, Bedding/linen, Heating, No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
Maximum age of students: 30
Maximum age of students: 30
- Special diet supplement (coeliac, gluten free, lactose free, vegan): GBP 20 per week.
Christmas holidays homestay accommodation fee (21st December 2018 – 2nd January 2019): GBP 250 per week.
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball | | |
| Dancing | | 1 km |
| Football (soccer) | | |
| Golf | | 2 km |
| Horse riding | | 2 km |
| Music | | 2 km |
| Swimming | | 1.5 km |
| Table Tennis | | |
| Tennis | | |
| Volleyball | |
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Reviews
4.1/5.0
Overall rating
50 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.7/5.0
Organisation
4.1/5.0
Facilities
3.6/5.0
Social activities
3.8/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.3/5.0
Value for money
3.8/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.1/5.0
Other
4.0/5.0
Students liked about Centre of English Studies (CES), London
Renée 25 years - Netherlands
“The atmosphere, the contact with the other students and the teachers. The teachers were really good, helpful and really patient.”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
3.0/5.0
Other
3.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Camden town and The Tate Modern Gallery were among my favorites.
Other comments: I had 4 great weeks at the school and in London. Just wished I could stay longer!
Abel34 years - Spain
“The teachers, tre extracurricular activities, and the classmates.”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
3.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
2.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
3.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Aileen18 years - Germany
“I liked the friendly and relaxed cooperation.”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
3.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Dajana35 years - Austria
“Everybody was very friendly and helpful, good atmosphere”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Nina27 years - Russian Federation
“Minimum amount of students from Russia”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: To come alone
Other comments: Very good teachers
Map of public transport system
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