Wimbledon School of English
41 Worple Road,, London, England SW19 4JZ, UK
Wimbledon School of English
The Academic Year Programmes are designed for long-term English language training and are ideal if you plan to study English for 6 months or more. They provide excellent value for money and a flexible approach to your studies. You can choose from any of our standard or intensive courses provided you meet the entry requirements. This course is perfect for those who want to study at a UK university or develop their business careers.
Our minimum age for individuals is 16, but we occasionally accept 15-year-olds in General English international classes if they are part of a group with a group leader. We can accept 14-year-olds only in closed groups with a group leader.
Please note: Students aged under 18 are only supervised in lessons and on class excursions.
Our average class size is 12, with a maximum of 14 except in July and August when General English and Cambridge English Exam Preparation classes may have up to 16 students. Our 14 student limit may be exceeded by a maximum of 1 student for 1 week in exceptional circumstances.
Benefits of the Academic Year Programmes:
- Flexible course length: 24 weeks or longer
- Discounted tuition fees
- Suitable for all levels (fixed start dates for beginners)
- Create your own personalised programme from any of our courses
- Regular tutorials with your teachers and advice from the Academic Management team
- Exam preparation
- Advice on university selection and application
- Flexible holiday break of up to six weeks
- Free access to e-Wimbledon and use of Study Centre
- Receive a detailed academic report of your progress at the end of your course
If you would like to take an exam preparation course as part of this programme, we recommend that you do this at the end of your course. This will enable you to get the highest possible score in your exam.
You will:
- Progress to a good level in all areas of English including grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, pronunciation, reading and writing.
- Prepare for the exams you need if you plan to go to an English-speaking college or university.
- Join any full-time standard course as part of your Academic Year Programme at no extra cost.
- Have up to 2 hours homework per day.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
WSE does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 12 students |
Maximum | 14 students |
Age range | 16 years old and older |
Average | 26 years old (20 in the summer) |
Apart from being named as one of the UK’s Best Language Schools by British Council, Wimbledon School of English is known as London's best value English language school by El Gazette Centres of Excellence.
Noticeably, WSE is the first English school in the UK to receive the perfect score of 15 out of 15 as inspected by the British Council (the average score is 4.05). The inspection strictly looks at 15 different aspects, namely: Academic staff profile, Academic management, Accommodation, Care of students, Care of under-18s, Course design, Learner management, Learning resources, Leisure opportunities, Premises & facilities, Publicity, Quality assurance, Staff management, Student administration, and Teaching. Second, WSE.
In addition, WSE is proud to offer the best courses in proportion with the price according to El Gazette. Our standard English courses have 20 hours per week, compared to London’s average of only 15 hours. Our courses also cost below London’s average cost per hour. Plus, we have free extra learning opportunities, daily guided self-study sessions, and access to our e-learning platform “e-Wimbledon” for 3 months before and after courses.
Located in Wimbledon, the school has a relaxing country feel, with its large garden, but is still only 20 mins by train to London’s City Centre. Students could not only enjoy the greenery but also experience the modern city life.
Students who come here will not only improve their English quickly, but will have an experience of a lifetime. Therefore, in our school, there is a multimedia study centre, free Wi-Fi, a common room, a snack bar & coffee shop, a film & reading library, a piano, table tennis & table football, a big garden, which all provide students with a warm and relaxing atmosphere throughout the day. After the lessons, students are welcome to join our social events, including a selection of free sports, guided tours, free museum visits, international student parties, and excursions to other cities.
Another aspect that WSE places a high premium on is student accommodations. We have carefully selected a wide range of accommodation options with 250+ host families and 4 student houses based on individual needs. The maximum journey time from the accommodations to WSE is 25 minutes. We try our best to offer safe, convenient, and intercultural living experiences to our students.
The nationality and age mix at Wimbledon School of English varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 26. In the summer, the average age is 20.
WSE teaches students from all over the world, including:
WSE does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
39-41 Worple Rd, London SW19 4JZ
It was very good, and the best thing about the school is honestly the teachers. They are very friendly, kind and respectful.
My classmates were also great, I keep in touch with them even though I’m not in the school anymore.
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in London. These homes are often around 25 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 18+. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Student residences often do not include any meal plan. Learn more about student residence accommodation
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from WSE. Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.
If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged £ 100 when you register.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to London based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.
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