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UK College of English
London, England UK

Eastgate House, 40 Dukes Place - EC3A 7LP London - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • UKCE students get a discount on cinemas and some shops and restaurants in the UK.
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than <1% of students.
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.

Location: UK College of English London is located in the cosmopolitan, capital city of England, London. Housed in the elegant Eastgate House, the school is in the heart of the City of London. There are many routes and methods of public transport, amenities, shops and sites of interest within walking distance of the school. Such places of interest include the Gherkin building, Whitechapel Art Gallery, the Sky Garden, The Tower of London and much more.

Course selection: The school has experience in providing English courses tailored to various needs and levels. In addition to General English available in the morning or afternoon, the UK College of English London also provides private lessons, IELTS Preparation programmes and Occupational English Test (OET) programmes. Private lessons are available in conjunction or independently from any other course.

Getting around: The school is a short walk from many public transport networks, including the Liverpool and Aldgate underground and train station, which are just a short walk away. There are also several bus routes and taxi services nearby.

Social and cultural: Attractions such as the British Museum, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and the London Eye are all reachable via train, being generally within a 30-minute journey of the school.

Accommodation: UK College of English London can provide accommodation in Homestay and local Residence facilities. All Homestay families are experienced hosts that have been police checked.

School facilities: The school facilities include a lounge, an auditorium, a library, a computer lab and free after-class access to language learning software. All classrooms have air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

English Courses

General Language
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 19 20 24 36
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 0 600 570 900 855 1,200 1,140 1,650 1,568 2,200 2,090 2,750 2,613 4,750 4,513 5,000 4,750 5,400 5,130 8,100 7,695
Price in US$ 768 1,152 1,535 2,111 2,815 3,518 6,077 6,396 6,908 10,362
Starting dates
Every Monday
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 - 13:30
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 19 20 24 36
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 240 228 480 456 720 684 960 912 1,320 1,254 1,760 1,672 2,200 2,090 3,610 3,430 3,800 3,610 4,080 3,876 6,120 5,814
Price in US$ 307 614 921 1,228 1,689 2,252 2,815 4,618 4,861 5,219 7,829
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
2-3 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:
Afternoon: 14:15 - 17:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 0 0 0 245 233 0 0 0 0 0 0 650 618
Price in US$ 314 832
Starting dates
Every first Monday of month
Course specific data
General course schedule
0-1 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:
Afternoon: 18:30 - 20:30
Possible course durations
4, 12 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
60 min

Our prices for UK College of English include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • 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
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free local SIM card

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  • Front Building
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  • Small size classroom
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  • Student Lounge
    Student Lounge4/16
  • Reception
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  • Auditorium
    Auditorium 7/16
  • Reception
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  • Chill out room
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Student opinions about UK College of English, London

4.4
Overall school rating of
UK College of English, London
9 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
School
Location of the school
5.0 
Facilities
4.1 
Social activities
3.4 
Organisation
4.0 
Course
Quality of teaching
4.6 
Value for money
4.1 
Accommodation
Homestay
3.5 
Shared Flat (apartment)
1.0 
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (3 ratings)
4.7 
Students 18-30 years (3 ratings)
4.7 
Students 31-49 years (2 ratings)
4.0 
Students 50+ years (1 rating)
4.0 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The teachers are very well prepared
Course: IELTS 15 - Afternoon - 4 weeks
Review date: 16. Mar. 2020 by Sarah A Shinzato
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
Details of the review
Course: Intensive English 25 - Morning - 1 week
Review date: 10. Nov. 2019 by Noa-Lou MARGHIERI
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0
Details of the review
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
Details of the review
Course: General English 15 - Morning - 1 week
Review date: 8. Aug. 2022 by Graziella Lucchini
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: General English 15 - Morning - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Jan. 2022 by Alina Khanova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Intensive English 25 - Morning - 1 week
Review date: 18. Feb. 2020 by Zsofia Zambo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
Details of the review
Course: Intensive English 25 - Morning - 4 weeks
Review date: 5. Sep. 2019 by Emanuele Cerbone
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: IELTS Exam Preparation  - 2 weeks
Review date: 8. Aug. 2019 by Maria Teresa Vallori Goyes
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Part Time 5 - Communication Skills - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. Apr. 2019 by Divine Ngoma Lutete
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of UK College of English compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 UK College of English LondonAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.44.2
Location of the school5.04.6
Facilities4.13.9
Social activities3.43.8
Organisation4.04.2
Quality of teaching4.64.3
Value for money4.13.9
Homestay2.74.1
Shared flat2.74.0

UK College of English (UKCE)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOBritish councilEnglish UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalTrinity
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
49% male / 51% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at UK College of English and you book here.
UK College of English operated previously under the name
UKCE UK College of English
Year of school foundation
2013
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

General school facilities

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Cafeteria

  • Computer lab

  • Student support desk

  • Auditorium

  • Lounge

  • Movie room

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Library

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Table tennis

  • Business centre

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Career guidance service (free)

  • Guidance for further higher education (free)

  • 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

    • Arabic homestays available

    • Prayer Room
  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 12
    • Number of public PC workstations: 10

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Italy 12%
Turkey 12%
Japan 9%
Brazil 8%
France 5%
Saudi Arabia 4%
Spain 4%
China 4%
Korea 4%
Chile 3%
Germany 3%
Thailand 2%
Other nationalities 30%
Average number of students
In summer: 170
Throughout the year: 125
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 31 years

Information for all courses offered by UK College of English

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
£80
Course material
Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately £40 per course level.
Comments about courses

Travel & Medical Insurance: GBP 12 per week.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 65 £. 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.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
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.

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
£130 one way
£260 return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
£175 one way
£350 return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
£175 one way
£350 return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
£175 one way
£350 return (both ways)

Leisure activities

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Workshops, conversation clubs, museum tours, city walking tours etc.

Adults - Paid activities

Theatres, musicals, excursions etc.
activity possibledistance from school
Ballet1 km
Baseball1 km
Basketball1 km
Cooking1 km
Cricket1 km
Dancing1 km
Field Hockey1 km
Football (soccer)1 km
Golf5 km
Horse riding5 km
Mountainbiking5 km
Music1 km
Rugby1 km
Sailing3 km
Squash1 km
Swimming1 km
Table Tennis1 km
Tennis1 km
Volleyball1 km
Windsurfing5 km
Yoga1 km

Student Testimonial Videos

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Questions and answers about UK College of English

I would like to know how to access the courses and obtain the visa from Ecuador.
“Through our website you can book your course, as many weeks as you want, but we do not take care of visas.

The regulations for obtaining a visa are quite delicate and change constantly, so it is best to always contact the embassy or consulate of the country you are going to visit in your home country.
Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 12, 2023
I am a beginner in English. Are there any courses suitable for me?
“The minimum required English level to book an English programme is A2 - elementary. Students at this level can understand and talk about simple topics: family, shopping, and hobbies. If this is your case, you can start the course on any Monday.”
Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 20, 2023

FAQ about UK College of English, London

I would like to know how to book the course...
“Please select the course and accommodation information you want to book in the "Calculator" on the school page, click the "Reserve at the lowest price" below the calculator, and follow the prompts to complete the first payment. We will submit your registration to the school as soon as possible after receiving your first payment.”
Susan Wang, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 05, 2022
Is airport pickup offered by UK College of English?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (130 £), Luton Airport (175 £), London Gatwick Airport (175 £), London Stansted Airport (175 £)”
Which countries are students of UK College of English from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at UK College of English comes from Italy with a 12% representation, followed by students from Turkey (12%) and Japan (9%).”
UK College of English offers courses for which ages?
“UK College of English offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 31 for the rest of the year.”

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Terms of UK College of English

First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:45
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
UK College of Business and Computing LTD | Tax registration ID: GB932281436

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is 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 GBP 16. 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 is required for the visa application.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
150 £
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.
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