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Islington Centre for EnglishLondon, England UK

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4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating of Islington Centre for English, London
Ranked #20 of 87 English schools in London
School
Location of the school
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Facilities
3.1 

Rating: 3.1/5.0

Social activities
2.2 

Rating: 2.2/5.0

Organisation
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Value for money
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

(2)
Students 18-30 years
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

(3)
Students 31-49 years
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

(2)
Students 50+ years
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

(2)
What we like about the school
  • Great location, right opposite the Angel underground station.
  • Free ICE English learning app.
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: Islington Centre for English (ICE) London is located in the majestic and historic capital city of England, London. The school is housed in the lively and traditional neighbourhood of Angel, just south of Islington and within walking distance of much entertainment, global eateries, traditional pubs and more. There are also several attractions and places of interest a short distance from the school, including the Almeida Theatre, the Angel Comedy Club, Culpeper Community Garden, Barnard Park and more.

Getting around: The school is a short 2-minute walk from Angel Underground station, ensuring London's central Picadilly Circus is under a 25-minute journey from the school via public transport.

Course selection: ICE London supplies a wide range of English courses over various schedules and intensities, suitable for students of all levels. In addition to General English taught in the morning, afternoon or evening, the school also supplies Evening Business English programmes and a range of Exam Preparation courses (IELTS, FCE, CAE).

Social and cultural: A city such as London provides many opportunities for schools to embrace social and cultural happenings throughout the year, as is the case with ICE London. The school has a regular and varied social programme throughout the year, which can include visits to museums, theatre nights, nights out dancing, graffiti tours, karaoke nights, picnics, murder mystery tours, visits to Sky Garden and much more.

Accommodation: ICE London has a wide selection of accommodations to offer students. Accommodation options include homestays with local families, shared housing and student residencies.
  • The language school Islington Centre for English was founded in London, England UK in 2004.
  • Legal name / parent company: Islington Centre For English Limited
  • Tax registration ID: 6042054
  • Abbreviated name of school: ICE London

English Courses

General Language
Junior
Work & Study
Business
Exam Preparation

Information for all courses offered by Islington Centre for English

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
75.00 £
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 35 £ per course level.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 45 £. 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.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024, 23 Dec 2024, 24 Dec 2024, 27 Dec 2024, 30 Dec 2024, 31 Dec 2024.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
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.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
Note: All courses offered by Islington Centre for English, London can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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Islington Centre for English (ICE)

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
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)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:45
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 Islington Centre for English and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoMaestro - logoCash payment - logoVisa Debit - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Library

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Games room

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Self-study areas

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 11
    Number of public PC workstations: 1
    Paid parking (<500m)

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Unfortunately, we are not a fully accessible school.

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 200
Throughout the year: 175
Junior courses - In summer: 15
Minimum age of students
16 years
11 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 3

Top student nationalities

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
125 £ one way
250 £ return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
130 £ one way
260 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
125 £ one way
250 £ return (both ways)
London City Airport:
125 £ one way
260 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
135 £ one way
270 £ return (both ways)
More information about airports around London and how to get from the airport to London on your own here on our London page.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. Documentation regarding purpose of visit must be shown at the border in order to enter the country. For Study purposes: letter of enrolment from school, accommodation arrangements and proof of payments to the relevant institutions.
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.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
200 £
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
25 £
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.

Accommodation

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Student opinions about Islington Centre for English, London

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Liked
Rachel the teacher is fantastic!!
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Business English Evening - 8 weeks
18. Nov. 2019
Liked
Everything.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Morning General English Full-time - 6 weeks
31. Aug. 2022

Map  

97 White Lion Street - N1 9PF London
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FAQ about Islington Centre for English, London

  • At the time of writing (2024), Islington Centre for English offers junior programmes (11-16 years) in the summer, which can be purchased with tuition only or in combination with an extra-curricular activity programme. Contact our agents and we will be happy to give you more information.
    Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 02, 2024
  • The accommodation Islington Residence Zone 2 is the most popular among all our clients of Islington Centre for English
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (125 £), Luton Airport (130 £), London Gatwick Airport (125 £), London City Airport (125 £), London Stansted Airport (135 £)
  • 100% of teachers at Islington Centre for English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Islington Centre for English comes from Brazil with a 13% representation, followed by students from Japan (13%) and Turkey (12%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.

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