West London English School Junior CentreLondon, England UK
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Lessons are for 60 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
- E-learning platform.
What we dislike about the school
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 30 of students are from Italy
- Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Location: West London English School (WLES) Junior Centre London is a language centre that delivers junior programmes based in the unique and culturally rich city of London, England. This Junior school is housed in the Borough of Ealing, a cosmopolitan borough of London that offers a diverse and distinct cultural heritage. The school is next to a new Filmworks development with a large cinema, a public square and many bars, restaurants and eateries. Within walking distance is Walpole Park, which is a great space for students to walk, exercise and enjoy social time with their peers under the security and watch of the school's staff.
Course selection: WLES Junior Centre provides various junior programmes at scheduled intervals throughout the year. These programmes can include activities and English lessons available to students of all levels. All programmes may be available in person or online upon request.
School facilities: The school facilities offer well-lit and airy classrooms with smart boards, surround sound systems, and projectors. The school also offers a small kitchen area.
Social and cultural: Depending on the selected course choice, activities may or may not be included in the junior course. For programmes that include activities, students may enjoy social programmes with trips throughout London, drama workshops, Football English, STEM Programmes, Junior Business Skills workshops and more.
English Courses
General Language
Junior Standard Programme (12 to 17 years old)

15 lessons per week
|16 students (max)
Offer!from
185£176£ / week
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 185176 | 370352 | 555528 | 740703 | 925879 | 11101055 | 12951231 | 14801406 | 18501758 | 22202109 | 185176 |
Price in US$ | 222 | 443 | 664 | 886 | 1107 | 1328 | 1549 | 1771 | 2213 | 2656 | 222 |
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Starting dates
2025: 02 Jun 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 16 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 11 Aug 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 25 Aug 2025
Includes 15 language lessons per week only.
Course takes place at Shaftesbury House, Uxbridge Rd from 02 Jun to 27 Jun.
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 60 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 - 12:20
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
12 years
Age range:
12 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Junior Leisure Programme - No language lessons (12 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week
|16 students (max)
Offer!from
155£148£ / week
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 155148 | 310295 | 465442 | 620589 | 775737 | 930884 | 12401178 | 15501473 | 18601767 | 24802356 | 155148 |
Price in US$ | 186 | 371 | 557 | 742 | 927 | 1113 | 1484 | 1854 | 2225 | 2967 | 186 |
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Starting dates
2025: 02 Jun 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 16 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 11 Aug 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 25 Aug 2025
Course takes place at Shaftesbury House, Uxbridge Rd from 02 Jun to 06 Jul.
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 60 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 - 12:20
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
12 years
Age range:
12 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Junior Standard Programme + Activities (12 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week
|16 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
325£309£ / week
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 325309 | 650618 | 975927 | 13001235 | 16251544 | 19501853 | 22752162 | 26002470 | 32503088 | 39003705 | 325309 |
Price in US$ | 389 | 778 | 1167 | 1555 | 1944 | 2333 | 2722 | 3110 | 3888 | 4665 | 389 |
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Starting dates
2025: 02 Jun 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 16 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 11 Aug 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 25 Aug 2025
Course takes place at Shaftesbury House, Uxbridge Rd from 02 Jun to 30 Jun.
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 60 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 - 12:20
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
12 years
Age range:
12 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
Student comments about "Junior Standard Programme + Activities" at West London English School Junior Centre
Emma
"Non-existent activities, but nice course"
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for West London English School Junior Centre include
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED Elearning platform
Student opinions about West London English School Junior Centre, London
2.0
Overall school rating of
West London English School Junior Centre, London
West London English School Junior Centre, London
2 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
3.5
Facilities
2.0
Social activities
1.0
Organisation
1.0
Course
Quality of teaching
3.0
Value for money
1.0
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Emma
14 yearsOverall rating
2.0
“The teacher.
The listening activity.
Speaking in groups.”
“The absence of any kind of programme or organisation of so-called activities.
The material: 2-4 photocopies per day often to be shared with the group.
Too many pupils in the classroom (15).”
Insider tip: “Don't book the activities”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Non-existent activities, but nice course
Course: Junior Standard Programme + Activities - 1 week
Review date: 5. Aug. 2024 by Emma Campi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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West London English School Junior Centre
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)
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at West London English School Junior Centre and you book here.
Year of school foundation
1997
General school facilities
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 12
- Number of public PC workstations: 5
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
Junior courses - In summer: 53
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 10
Minimum age of students
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Top student nationalities
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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Italy | 26% |
Turkey | 10% |
Japan | 8% |
Spain | 7% |
France | 4% |
China | 4% |
Iran | 3% |
Thailand | 3% |
Brazil | 3% |
Saudi Arabia | 3% |
Korea | 2% |
Iraq | 1% |
Germany | 1% |
Other nationalities | 25% |
Age of students
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 100% |
18-24 years | 0% |
25-34 years | 0% |
35-50 years | 0% |
>50 years | 0% |
Information for all courses offered by West London English School Junior Centre
Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 01 Jun 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 30 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025 - 01 Jun 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 30 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
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
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:
80 £ one way
140 £ return (both ways)
140 £ return (both ways)
More details about airports near London and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our London page. For flight comparisons to London, we recommend using skyscanner.com.
Visa Documents
Nationals from Russia require a visa to enter and study in England UK.
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
No
Accommodation
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
from
330 £/ week
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | 330 | 660 | 990 | 1320 | 1650 | 1980 | 2310 | 2640 | 3300 | 3960 | 330 | 75 |
Price in US$ | 416 | 831 | 1247 | 1662 | 2078 | 2493 | 2909 | 3324 | 4155 | 4986 | 416 | 95 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
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.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 75£.
Price extra night
48 £
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Optional at 30£
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Minimum age of students
12
Maximum age of students
17
Questions and answers about West London English School Junior Centre
- Do students have to bring their own lunch?“Lunch options:
1. Lunchbox: Food prepared by a host family or relative. You can use the kitchen/cafeteria where you can enjoy lunchboxes.
2. Local restaurants and cafes: If you don't bring your lunchbox, your parents can allow you to have lunch
You can find it in nearby restaurants or restaurants, a few minutes' walk from school. Lunch can cost between GBP 5 and GBP 15.
3. School canteen including vending machines: (July and August only)”Suela, Admission team from West London English School Junior Centre, London - Jun 05, 2024
FAQ about West London English School Junior Centre, London
- What is the best price for a course at West London English School Junior Centre, London?English courses at West London English School Junior Centre start at 148 £ for Junior Leisure Programme - No language lessons course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by West London English School Junior Centre?Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (80 £)
- Which countries are students of West London English School Junior Centre from?The highest Nationality percentage at West London English School Junior Centre comes from Italy with a 26% representation, followed by students from Turkey (10%) and Japan (8%).
Terms of West London English School Junior Centre
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:45
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school




Legal name/parent company
West London School Ltd | Tax registration ID: 474PV00747426
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