Positively Languages - Covent Garden London, England UK
3-4 Southampton Place - WC1A 2DA London - see on mapWhat we like about the school
- Optional access to K+: online platform
- Assistance with University Placement Services
- Top rated social activities5
- Top rated school facilities5
- 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.
Special Offers
- Offer!General English
- Offer!Semi-Intensive English
- Offer!Intensive English
- Offer!Business Supplementary
- Offer!Academic Year
- Offer!Intensive Academic Semester
- Offer!Intensive Academic Year
- Offer!Academic Semester
- Offer!Cambridge Supplementary
Location: The school is on the outskirts of Covent Garden, close to the centre of the city. It is a short walk from the British Museum, and the Bloomsbury Square Gardens. The Borough of Holborn is within walking distance of the school building. There are restaurants and shops around the area.
Public transportation: The Holborn tube station is minutes from the school by foot. This station has the Piccadilly and Central Line running through it, which both stop at important landmarks within London. The closest train station is Charing Cross. This is just over 15 minutes by foot. From here, there are lines to the south of the country, including Brighton and Gatwick Airport. Bus routes run around the area, with many stops close to the school.
Popular attractions: Covent Garden is known in London as a popular shopping area. There are also a number of theatre productions around the area as well as a lively night scene. Students can reach this area in 12 minutes by foot. Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park are both around a 35-minute walk from Kaplan International Languages.
English programmes: The school has a wide selection of English courses including general classes, Academic semester programmes, business courses and IELTS and Cambridge exam preparation lessons.
School facilities: All the classrooms are modern, with interactive whiteboards and air conditioning. For after class there is a study centre, library and computer lab for further studies. To interact with other students there is an outdoor area and student lounge.
Exam centre: Kaplan International Languages, Covent Garden, is an official centre for CELTA training, and a Trinity Exam Centre.
School chain: Kaplan Inc. is part of Graham Holdings, formerly of the Washington Post Company. A multinational group, Kaplan currently has schools in 9 countries throughout the world and has assisted over a million students in reaching their personal, professional and language goals.
With over 80 years of experience in the field, Kaplan schools are run to the highest of standards and have regularly been recognised with awards from within the Education Sector.
Kaplan is confident in their teaching methods, as is ensured with their "Kaplan Guaranteed Progress".
Kaplan International Languages is accredited by multiple international accreditors, including ACCET, the British Council, English Australia, Languages Canada, English New Zealand and ACELS.
English Courses
General Language
General English
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from£370 / week More
General English
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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£370 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 20 |
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| Our price (£) | 370 | 740 | 1,110 | 1,480 | 1,800 | 2,160 | 2,880 | 3,600 | 3,960 | 6,270 | 5,800 |
| Price in $ | 469 | 937 | 1,406 | 1,874 | 2,279 | 2,735 | 3,647 | 4,558 | 5,014 | 7,939 | 7,344 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
5 % discount: 5 % discount on tuition fees only - Promotion valid for course extensions and exclusive to students who have booked previously only. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Upgrade/Add-on:
- Guaranteed morning classes (max 12 weeks): £20 per week.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement in: 20 %
High season dates 15 Jun 2026 - 21 Aug 2026
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: 8:45 - 12:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:15 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Semi-Intensive English
27 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from£410 / week More
Semi-Intensive English
27 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£410 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (£) | 410 | 820 | 1,230 | 1,640 | 2,000 | 2,400 | 3,200 | 4,000 | 4,320 | 6,840 | 6,200 |
| Price in $ | 520 | 1,039 | 1,558 | 2,077 | 2,533 | 3,039 | 4,052 | 5,065 | 5,470 | 8,661 | 7,850 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
5 % discount: 5 % discount on tuition fees only - Promotion valid for course extensions and exclusive to students who have booked previously only. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Upgrade/Add-on:
- Guaranteed morning classes (max 12 weeks): £20 per week.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: £20
High season dates 15 Jun 2026 - 21 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5-6 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: 8:45 - 12:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:15 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Intensive Academic Semester28 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from£360 / week More
Intensive Academic Semester
28 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£360 / week
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| Weeks | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|
| Our price (£) | 7,200 | 8,640 |
| Price in $ | 9,116 | 10,940 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
5 % discount: 5 % discount on tuition fees only - Promotion valid for course extensions and exclusive to students who have booked previously only. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
The Intensive course includes 20 regular lessons plus 8 specific skills lessons in school with a teacher, plus access to 1.5 hours per week of Clubs, plus unlimited access to K+ Learning Space quizzes and K+ Extra activities.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: £20
High season dates 15 Jun 2026 - 21 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5-6 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: 8:45 - 12:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:15 - Possible course durations
- 20, 24 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Intensive Academic Year28 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from£360 / week More
Intensive Academic Year
28 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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£360 / week
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| Weeks | 32 |
|---|---|
| Our price (£) | 11,520 |
| Price in $ | 14,586 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
5 % discount: 5 % discount on tuition fees only - Promotion valid for course extensions and exclusive to students who have booked previously only. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
The Intensive course includes 20 regular lessons plus 8 specific skills lessons in school with a teacher, plus access to 1.5 hours per week of Clubs, plus unlimited access to K+ Learning Space quizzes and K+ Extra activities.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: £20
High season dates 15 Jun 2026 - 21 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5-6 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: 8:45 - 12:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:15 - Possible course durations
- 32 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Intensive English35 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from£480 / week More
Intensive English
35 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£480 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (£) | 480 | 960 | 1,440 | 1,920 | 2,350 | 2,820 | 3,760 | 4,700 | 5,040 | 7,980 | 7,200 |
| Price in $ | 608 | 1,216 | 1,824 | 2,431 | 2,976 | 3,571 | 4,761 | 5,951 | 6,382 | 10,104 | 9,116 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
5 % discount: 5 % discount on tuition fees only - Promotion valid for course extensions and exclusive to students who have booked previously only. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This Intensive English course consists of the General English course combined with 7 lessons of online teacher-led study sessions plus 8 Specific Skills Lessons tailored to meet your specific learning needs, coming to a total of 35 lessons per week. The content focuses on reading, writing, listening, conversation, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation through an integrated skills approach. Students will also have access to K+ Online complementary learning material as well as access to teacher-led study sessions with guidance and monitoring and access to K+ Online Extra additional learning materials for self-directed study.
Upgrade/Add-on:
- Guaranteed morning classes (max 12 weeks): £20 per week.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: £20
High season dates 15 Jun 2026 - 21 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 7 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: 8:30 - 11:45
Afternoon: 12:00 - 13:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Academic Semester20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from£310 / week More
Academic Semester
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£310 / week
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| Weeks | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|
| Our price (£) | 6,200 | 7,440 |
| Price in $ | 7,850 | 9,420 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
5 % discount: 5 % discount on tuition fees only - Promotion valid for course extensions and exclusive to students who have booked previously only. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Immerse yourself in a new country and culture and get your English language skills and fluency to a high standard with an academic semester course. Each week, you will receive 20 lessons in reading, writing, listening, conversation, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.
This course includes 20 or 24 weeks of tuition and 2 session breaks, taking the total duration to 21-23 weeks or 25-27 weeks.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: £20
High season dates 15 Jun 2026 - 21 Aug 2026
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: 8:15 - 11:30
Afternoon: 11:45 - 13:00 - Possible course durations
- 20, 24 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Academic Year20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from£310 / week More
Academic Year
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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£310 / week
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| Weeks | 32 |
|---|---|
| Our price (£) | 9,920 |
| Price in $ | 12,560 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
5 % discount: 5 % discount on tuition fees only - Promotion valid for course extensions and exclusive to students who have booked previously only. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Immerse yourself in a new country and culture and get your English language skills and fluency to a high standard with this academic year-long course. Each week you will receive 20 lessons in reading, writing, listening, conversation, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. In addition to your lessons you will have access to teacher-led study sessions with guidance and monitoring, access to K+ Online complementary learning materials and access to K+ Online Extra additional learning materials for self‑directed study. This course includes 32 weeks of tuition and 2 session breaks taking the total time from start to finish 34-35 weeks.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: £20
High season dates 15 Jun 2026 - 21 Aug 2026
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: 8:45 - 12:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:15 - Possible course durations
- 32 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Young Adult Summer Programme: General English - Homestay (16 to 20 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)from£970 / week Includes accommodationMore
Young Adult Summer Programme: General English - Homestay (16 to 20 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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£970 / week
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| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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| Our price (£) | 1,940 | 2,910 | 3,880 | 4,850 |
| Price in $ | 2,521 | 3,782 | 5,042 | 6,303 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 27 Jun 2026, 04 Jul 2026, 11 Jul 2026, 18 Jul 2026, 25 Jul 2026, 01 Aug 2026, 08 Aug 2026, 15 Aug 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
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Young Adult Summer Programme: General English - Residence (16 to 20 years old)20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)from£1,480 / week Includes accommodationMore
Young Adult Summer Programme: General English - Residence (16 to 20 years old)
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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£1,480 / week
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| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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| Our price (£) | 2,960 | 4,440 | 5,920 | 7,400 |
| Price in $ | 3,847 | 5,770 | 7,693 | 9,616 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 27 Jun 2026, 04 Jul 2026, 11 Jul 2026, 18 Jul 2026, 25 Jul 2026, 01 Aug 2026, 08 Aug 2026, 15 Aug 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
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Young Adult Summer Programme: Intensive English - Homestay (16 to 20 years old)28 lessons per week | 15 students (max)from£1,080 / week Includes accommodationMore
Young Adult Summer Programme: Intensive English - Homestay (16 to 20 years old)
28 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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£1,080 / week
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| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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| Our price (£) | 2,160 | 3,240 | 4,320 | 5,400 |
| Price in $ | 2,807 | 4,211 | 5,614 | 7,017 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 27 Jun 2026, 04 Jul 2026, 11 Jul 2026, 18 Jul 2026, 25 Jul 2026, 01 Aug 2026, 08 Aug 2026, 15 Aug 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Additional information for all courses
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Young Adult Summer Programme: Intensive English - Residence (16 to 20 years old)28 lessons per week | 15 students (max)from£1,590 / week Includes accommodationMore
Young Adult Summer Programme: Intensive English - Residence (16 to 20 years old)
28 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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£1,590 / week
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| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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| Our price (£) | 3,180 | 4,770 | 6,360 | 7,950 |
| Price in $ | 4,133 | 6,199 | 8,265 | 10,331 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 27 Jun 2026, 04 Jul 2026, 11 Jul 2026, 18 Jul 2026, 25 Jul 2026, 01 Aug 2026, 08 Aug 2026, 15 Aug 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
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Business
Business Supplementary28 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from£480 / week More
Business Supplementary
28 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£480 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 20 |
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| Our price (£) | 480 | 960 | 1,440 | 1,920 | 2,350 | 2,820 | 3,760 | 4,700 | 5,040 | 7,980 | 7,200 |
| Price in $ | 608 | 1,216 | 1,824 | 2,431 | 2,976 | 3,571 | 4,761 | 5,951 | 6,382 | 10,104 | 9,116 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
5 % discount: 5 % discount on tuition fees only - Promotion valid for course extensions and exclusive to students who have booked previously only. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course prepares you to use the English language in a professional setting. It consists of 20 general English lessons + 8 business English lessons per week covering a range of subjects to increase your knowledge of business English terminology and working practices.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: £20
High season dates 15 Jun 2026 - 21 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5-6 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: 8:45 - 12:00
Afternoon: 14:30 - 17:15 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Cambridge Supplementary28 lessons per week | 15 students (max)from£480 / week More
Cambridge Supplementary
28 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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£480 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Our price (£) | 480 | 960 | 1,440 | 1,920 | 2,350 | 2,820 | 3,290 | 3,760 | 4,230 | 4,700 | 5,040 |
| Price in $ | 608 | 1,216 | 1,824 | 2,431 | 2,976 | 3,571 | 4,166 | 4,761 | 5,356 | 5,951 | 6,382 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 22 Jul 2026, 24 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 27 Jul 2026
Special Offers:
5 % discount: 5 % discount on tuition fees only - Promotion valid for course extensions and exclusive to students who have booked previously only. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: £20
High season dates 15 Jun 2026 - 21 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5-6 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: 8:15 - 11:30
Afternoon: 11:45 - 14:20 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Positively Languages - Covent Garden include
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
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Student opinions about Positively Languages - Covent Garden, London
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Positively Languages - Covent Garden, London
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Sinan
Germany · 17 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The school's teaching was great.”
“Toilets could have been more accessible, but it's a small thing.”
City/place: One of the most multicultural cities I have seen and there is always something to discover.
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Course: General English - 2 weeks
Review date: 1 Sept 2025
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Positively Languages - Covent Garden
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- English teacher qualifications
- 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
- When you book here, the school's administration fee will be refunded/waived if you have already attended a course previously at Positively Languages - Covent Garden London.
- Positively Languages - Covent Garden operated previously under the name
- Kaplan International English, Aspect ILA
- Year of school foundation
- 1990
General school facilities
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Internship placement guidance service (paid)
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: 15
- Number of public PC workstations: 15
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| China | 14% |
| Italy | 12% |
| Turkey | 9% |
| France | 9% |
| Korea | 7% |
| Saudi Arabia | 5% |
| Japan | 4% |
| Brazil | 3% |
| Venezuela | 2% |
| Spain | 2% |
| Chile | 2% |
| Switzerland | 1% |
| Germany | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 29% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 0% |
| 18-24 years | 90% |
| 25-34 years | 10% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
The average age outside summer is 2 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- In summer: 450Throughout the year: 320
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 7Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
- Average age of students
- In summer: 20 yearsThroughout the year: 22 years
Information for all courses offered by Positively Languages - Covent Garden
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- £140
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will remain the student's property.
- Comments about courses
During the peak weeks of July and August, the course times might vary slightly.
Optional add-ons:- Virtual Internship: £1,120
- Super Intensive Upgrade (9 hours/12 lessons per week): £150
- AM Guaranteed Classes (Charge per week/ Max charge 12 weeks): £20
- K+ Learning Space and K+ Extra Access 12 months (Post Departure): £100
- K+ Learning Space and K+ Extra Access 3 months (Post Departure): £50
- Professional Immersion Experience: £800
Extras: - Medical & Travel insurance: £10 per week.
- Change fee: £70 (if changes are made after arrival).
- Booking with Confidence Plus: £60.
- Virtual Internship: £1,120
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at £120. 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 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 made up. 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 email.
Lessons needed per English language level
The 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:
- £150 one way
£300 return (both ways) - Luton Airport:
- £185 one way
£370 return (both ways) - London Gatwick Airport:
- £190 one way
£380 return (both ways) - London City Airport:
- £120 one way
£240 return (both ways) - London Stansted Airport:
- £190 one way
£380 return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Not offered.
Adults - Paid activities
- - London Eye: £25
- Warner Bros Harry Potter Tour: £55
- Tower of London: £25
- Kensington Palace: £16
- West End Musical: £40-50
- Arsenal Stadium Tour: £25
- Weekend Trip: £44-56.
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet | | 1 km |
| Cooking | | 2 km |
| Cricket | | 1 km |
| Dancing | | 2 km |
| Diving | | 2 km |
| Field Hockey | | - |
| Football (soccer) | | 1 km |
| Golf | | 4 km |
| Horse riding | | 2 km |
| Music | | 1 km |
| Sailing | | 3 km |
| Squash | | 1 km |
| Swimming | | 1 km |
| Table Tennis | | 1 km |
| Tennis | | 2 km |
| Volleyball | | 2 km |
| Yoga | | - |
Activity possible, but not organised by the school.
Accommodation
Homestay Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal 
Shared bathroom
from
£260/ week Show more
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
£260/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 260 | 520 | 780 | 1040 | 1300 | 1560 | 1820 | 2080 | 2600 | 31200 | 260 | 40 |
| Price in $ | 347 | 694 | 1,040 | 1,387 | 1,733 | 2,080 | 2,426 | 2,773 | 3,466 | 41,582 | 347 | 54 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday 8:00-23:00
- 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.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of £40.
- Price extra night
- £64 (Only weekend extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- TV, towels, bedding/linen, weekly cleaning, access to laundry service, access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), heating, shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Maximum age of students
- 1
- Dates
- High season dates: 30 May 2026 - 22 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: £30
Homestay Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
£230/ week Show more
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
£230/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 230 | 460 | 690 | 920 | 1150 | 1380 | 1610 | 1840 | 2300 | 2760 | 230 | 40 |
| Price in $ | 307 | 614 | 920 | 1,227 | 1,533 | 1,840 | 2,146 | 2,453 | 3,066 | 3,679 | 307 | 54 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday 8:00-23:00
- 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.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of £40.
- Price extra night
- £55 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Includes
- TV, towels, bedding/linen, weekly cleaning, access to laundry service, access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), heating, shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Maximum age of students
- 1
- Dates
- High season dates: 30 May 2026 - 22 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: £40
Homestay - Under 18 Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
£250/ week Show more
Homestay - Under 18
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
£250/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 | 40 |
| Price in $ | 334 | 667 | 1,000 | 1,333 | 1,666 | 2,000 | 2,333 | 2,666 | 3,332 | 3,999 | 334 | 54 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday 8:00-23:00
- 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.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of £40.
- Price extra night
- £60 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Includes
- TV, towels, bedding/linen, weekly cleaning, access to laundry service, access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), heating, shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
- Maximum age of students
- 18
- Dates
- High season dates: 30 May 2026 - 22 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: £40
Homestay - Under 18 Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
£280/ week Show more
Homestay - Under 18
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
£280/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 280 | 560 | 840 | 1120 | 1400 | 1680 | 1960 | 2240 | 2800 | 3360 | 280 | 40 |
| Price in $ | 374 | 747 | 1,120 | 1,493 | 1,866 | 2,239 | 2,613 | 2,986 | 3,732 | 4,478 | 374 | 54 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday 8:00-23:00
- 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.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of £40.
- Price extra night
- £69 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Optional at £70
- Includes
- TV, towels, bedding/linen, weekly cleaning, access to laundry service, access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), heating, shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
- Maximum age of students
- 18
- Dates
- High season dates: 30 May 2026 - 22 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: £40
IQ Shoreditch Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
£610/ week Show more
IQ Shoreditch
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
£610/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 1220 | 1830 | 2440 | 3050 | 3660 | 4270 | 4880 | 6100 | 7320 | 610 | 40 |
| Price in $ | 1,626 | 2,439 | 3,252 | 4,065 | 4,878 | 5,691 | 6,504 | 8,130 | 9,756 | 813 | 54 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Laundry room services: Additional charges apply
- Check-in
- Saturday 15:00 or later
- 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.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of £40.
- Price extra night
- £149 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 20 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, weekly cleaning, access to laundry service, kitchen, access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), heating, air conditioning, private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Maximum age of students
- 1
- Dates
- High season dates: 30 May 2026 - 22 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: £40
Scape Wembley Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
£430/ week Show more
Scape Wembley
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
£430/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 430 | 860 | 1290 | 1720 | 2150 | 2580 | 3010 | 3440 | 4300 | 5160 | 430 | 40 |
| Price in $ | 574 | 1,147 | 1,720 | 2,293 | 2,866 | 3,439 | 4,012 | 4,585 | 5,731 | 6,877 | 574 | 54 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Laundry rates:
- £5 wash and dry.
- Check-in
- Saturday 14:00 or later
- 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.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of £40.
- Price extra night
- £92 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 40 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, weekly cleaning, access to laundry service, kitchen, access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Maximum age of students
- 1
- Dates
- High season dates: 30 May 2026 - 22 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: £40
Aldgate Residence Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
£540/ week Show more
Aldgate Residence
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
£540/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 540 | 1080 | 1620 | 2160 | 2700 | 3240 | 3780 | 4320 | 5400 | 6480 | 540 | 40 |
| Price in $ | 720 | 1,440 | 2,160 | 2,879 | 3,599 | 4,319 | 5,038 | 5,758 | 7,197 | 8,637 | 720 | 54 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday 13:00 or later
- 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.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of £40.
- Price extra night
- £140 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 30 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- Access to laundry service, kitchen, private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Dates
- High season dates: 30 May 2026 - 22 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: £40
Urbanest Hoxton - Studio - Under 18 Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
£660/ week Show more
Urbanest Hoxton - Studio - Under 18
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
£660/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 660 | 1320 | 1980 | 2640 | 3300 | 3960 | 4620 | 5280 | 6600 | 7920 | 660 | 40 |
| Price in $ | 880 | 1,760 | 2,639 | 3,519 | 4,399 | 5,278 | 6,158 | 7,037 | 8,797 | 10,556 | 880 | 54 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- 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.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of £40.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 25 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, access to laundry service, private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
- Maximum age of students
- 17
- Dates
- Not available/Fully booked: 23 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
High season dates: 30 May 2026 - 22 Aug 2026 - High season
- High season supplement per week: £40
No extra nights bookable
Questions and answers about Positively Languages - Covent Garden
What time do you need to be at school on the first day?
“Orientation starts every Monday at 08:15h. This includes a welcome induction, placement test, meet and greet with the staff, informative sessions about the school, area, classes and social program and the other services offered. The day finishes with a walking tour of the area including a visit to Covent Garden Market.”
Elisa, B2B Customer Care Specialist from Kaplan International London Covent Garden - Nov 14, 2024
FAQ about Positively Languages - Covent Garden, London
Do I need to bring anything with me on the first day?
“On their first day, students are expected to bring their passport, visa (if applicable), and booking confirmation.”
Elisa, B2B Customer Care Specialist from Kaplan International London Covent Garden - Nov 14, 2024
Is airport pickup offered by Kaplan International?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (£150), Luton Airport (£185), London Gatwick Airport (£190), London City Airport (£120), London Stansted Airport (£190)”
Which countries are students of Positively Languages - Covent Garden from?
“Most students at Positively Languages - Covent Garden come from these countries: China (14%), Italy (12%) and France (9%).”
Positively Languages - Covent Garden offers courses for which ages?
“Positively Languages - Covent Garden offers courses for ages 16 to 99. The average age is 20 during the summer and 22 the rest of the year.”
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Leisure programme for adults (sample):
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Terms of Positively Languages - Covent Garden
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:30
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Aspect Education Limited | Tax registration ID: GB152088224
Visa Documents
Nationals from Germany do not require a visa to study short-term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) are 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 £20. 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 are required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before the school dispatches the documents required for the visa application
- Yes
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- £40
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- The school has 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 €180.
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Kaplan from Covent Gardens guarantees their students that they will advance at least one level every 10 weeks while taking part in their General English course. Due to the general approach taken by the school, you will be able to apply your developing language skills to both academic and professional situations, as well as any other kind of situation that you find yourself in.
The classes add up to 15 hours per week, but are divided into 20 classes. London is one of the largest major cities in the world, and having the free time that this course gives you is useful for learning where all your favourite neighbourhoods are.
If you would like to study more than 15 hours per week on this course, you can make use of the school’s online platform, where you can find extra work to take on.