Centre of English Studies (CES) London | Language School Reviews

4.1/5

44 Students' Overall Rating of Centre of English Studies (CES), London

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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 road, a 10-minute walk from the tube and train stations in Wimbledon.

The school address is: 271 Kingston Road, SW19 3NW - London (England UK).

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:

Number of public PC workstations:

Prices 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
Special recommendations for students over 30 years

Average number of levels

Adult courses in summer: 6
Adult courses throughout the year: 6

Minimum age of students

16 years
16 years for specific Junior courses

English teacher qualifications

100 % hold a university degree
100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification

Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW). It takes 50 minutes by taxi to school.

Language school closed

In 2017 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2017, 02.Jan.2017, 14.Apr.2017, 17.Apr.2017, 01.May.2017, 29.May.2017, 28.Aug.2017, 22.Dec.2017 - 31.Dec.2017

If 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

All prices in £ (convert currency). Below the original school prices are displayed.

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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

Required minimum language level

Elementary (A2) or higher

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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

Required minimum language level

Elementary (A2) or higher

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Standard course in the mornings. One-to-one classes: 2.5 hours every Monday and Friday.

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

Required minimum language level

Elementary (A2) or higher

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Participants must complete a Language Needs and Analysis before arriving.

Starting dates

Every Day .

Required minimum language level

Upper intermediate (B2) or higher

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Fixed duration: 9 weeks (January & June start) or 12 weeks (March & September start).
Lessons are every morning + afternoons: Tuesday to Thursday.
PET or CPE on request.

Starting dates

2017: 03.Jan.2017, 13.Mar.2017, 19.Jun.2017, 04.Sep.2017.

General course schedule

Required minimum language level

Lower intermediate (B1) or higher

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Price in £	--	544517	813773	10701017	15721494	20961992	26202489	31442987	33283162	59765678	256244

Standard Course: Mornings. Specialised IELTS classes: Tuesday to Thursday afternoons.
Exam every month.

Starting dates

Every Monday .

General course schedule

Required minimum language level

Lower intermediate (B1) or higher

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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

School's administrative fee: 40.00 £

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

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Homestay

Free cancellation up to 7 days before arrival

Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal | Minimum stay in weeks: 2

4.0/5.0

From 680 £ per month

29 reviews

weeks	1	2	3	4	Additional Week	One-time fee (charged by school)
Price in £	--	340	510	680	170	55

Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Price extra night:

25 £ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)

Room Occupancy:

Single room.

Distance from school:

24 minutes by public transport (average reported by our former students)

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

Homestay

Free cancellation up to 7 days before arrival

Double room, Breakfast & 1 meal | Minimum stay in weeks: 2

4.0/5.0

From 592 £ per month

29 reviews

weeks	1	2	3	4	Additional Week	One-time fee (charged by school)
Price in £	--	296	444	592	148	55

Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Price extra night:

22 £ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)

Room Occupancy:

Double room.

Distance from school:

21 minutes by public transport (average reported by our former students)

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

Residential

Single room, No meals | Minimum stay in weeks: 2

4.3/5.0

From 1140 £ per month

3 reviews

weeks	1	2	3	4	Additional Week	One-time fee (charged by school)
Price in £	--	570	855	1140	285	55

Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
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.

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

Special diet supplement (coeliac, gluten free, lactose free, vegan): £15 per week
Christmas holidays homestay accommodation fee (22nd December 2017 – 2nd January 2018): £240 per week
Max. 1 student of each nationality possible?yes
Single room: on request
Optional airport transfer
London Heathrow Airport:for 110 £(one way);for 220 £(return trip)
London City Airport:for 125 £(one way);for 250 £(return trip)
Stansted Airport:for 125 £(one way);for 250 £(return trip)
Luton Airport:for 125 £(one way);for 250 £(return trip)
London Gatwick Airport:for 110 £(one way);for 220 £(return trip)

Leisure activities

	activity possible	distance from school
Dancing		1 km
Horse riding	
Music		2 km
Tennis	
Volleyball	

Reviews

4.1/5.0

Overall rating

44 authentic reviews from students who reserved with us

City

4.7/5.0

Organisation

4.0/5.0

Facilities

3.5/5.0

Social activities

3.8/5.0

Course quality / Progress in language

4.3/5.0

Value for money

3.7/5.0

Accommodation

Homestay

3.9/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)

4.0/5.0

Other

3.9/5.0

Students liked about Centre of English Studies (CES), London

Renée 25 years - Netherlands

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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