English Courses, in London

Cambridge English Language Assessment is a respected and reliable service recognized by employers and government agencies especially in Europe. This Program is essential for students who need a satisfactory Cambridge exam score.

Explore business concepts and apply your English skills to team projects and case studies in three main business subjects.Learn from experienced teachers, local business leaders and new entrepreneurs as they share their experience and insight of the business world. The Professional Certificates are for students with an upper-intermediate level of English who want to to learn business skills in an American setting, build professional networks and gain a Certificate to enhance their professional resume.BENEFITSDevelop your English communication skills in authentic business situationsSpeak with American business people in their companies or during company visits to your schoolLearn from experienced business teachersPractice team-work and presentation skills necessary to succeed in any businessNetwork and make international contactsAdd projects to your resume and personal on-line profiles to boost your career.*Stafford House is accredited by ACCET and part of the Cambridge Education GroupFOCUSLearning current management practices within an application environment. Students will draw upon prior learning and working experience and become familiar with success strategies for managing not just a business, but also people.WHAT YOU WILL LEARNThe role of management and leadership within an organization.How to develop your own leadership.How to develop professional relationshipsHOW YOU WILL LEARNStudents will learn a comprehensive overview of Business Management by classroom work, case studies, and a team project.CASE STUDIESTrader Joe’s; HP; Dyson; Microsoft; State Farm Bank; Ethics in Action; Starbucks; GE; and more

Small group English courses for professionals in London. Improve your English for work and a great career.
 All our executive courses are held in The Executive Centre. The Executive Centre has panoramic views across the London skyline and is reserved exclusively for our professional clients. You also receive a full suite of executive centre benefits, including a full needs analysis, networking events, guest speakers and a social programme for professionals.

Hours per week

Lessons: 25 per week
Lessons times: 22 hours 55 minutes per week

Bank holidays

There will be no lessons taking place on UK Bank Holidays when the school will be closed. Fees are not pro rata for weeks where bank holidays take place.

50 individual lessons per weekBeginner to Advanced levelsCourse length: any duration1 lesson: 50 minutesHours per week: 41 hours 40 minutesCourses begin: every MondayAges 16 +Individual tuition is the fastest way to learn a language. Whether you need general or specialised language, each course is entirely tailored to your needs and adapted to your rate of progress. It is the perfect option for those who have specific targets or limited time. It is particularly convenient for professionals and executives preparing for a business trip abroad, or negotiations and presentations in a foreign language. Our reputation for adaptability and flexibility means that your trainers will always respond to any further requirements you may have.

Cambridge English Language Assessment is a respected and reliable service recognized by employers and government agencies especially in Europe. This Program is essential for students who need a satisfactory Cambridge exam score.

Individual English training is available via Skype, or face to face in Holland Park Gardens for people adding individual training to a group course. Your trainer will deliver English lessons based on your individual goals. You will discuss these with your trainer who will create your custom-made programme. Your schedule may include evenings and weekends if you arrange this in advance.Course contentThis course offers totally personalised and focused training which a group course may not be able to give you. Participants choose this course for a wide variety of reasons, which can include:Preparation for an important presentationIncreasing confidence for an English-language conference, seminar or meetingPriority focus on specific areas of weaknessA wish to ensure total focus on personal needsAll our individual tuition programmes include a detailed needs analysis which helps us to create a customised training programme to make sure that we focus on your specific needs.

Explore business concepts and apply your English skills to team projects and case studies in three main business subjects.Learn from experienced teachers, local business leaders and new entrepreneurs as they share their experience and insight of the business world. The Professional Certificates are for students with an upper-intermediate level of English who want to to learn business skills in an American setting, build professional networks and gain a Certificate to enhance their professional resume.BENEFITSDevelop your English communication skills in authentic business situationsSpeak with American business people in their companies or during company visits to your schoolLearn from experienced business teachersPractice team-work and presentation skills necessary to succeed in any businessNetwork and make international contactsAdd projects to your resume and personal on-line profiles to boost your career.*Stafford House is accredited by ACCET and part of the Cambridge Education GroupFOCUSLearning current management practices within an application environment. Students will draw upon prior learning and working experience and become familiar with success strategies for managing not just a business, but also people.WHAT YOU WILL LEARNThe role of management and leadership within an organization.How to develop your own leadership.How to develop professional relationshipsHOW YOU WILL LEARNStudents will learn a comprehensive overview of Business Management by classroom work, case studies, and a team project.CASE STUDIESTrader Joe’s; HP; Dyson; Microsoft; State Farm Bank; Ethics in Action; Starbucks; GE; and more

These courses will develop your English skills and improve your exam technique in preparation for the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam – ideal for students who require a specific level of IELTS for university entrance or a specific level by a certain date.EXAM PREPARATIONAll our exam preparation courses cover the areas of your chosen exam in detail ensuring you learn the skills and English language through the use of past papers and exam technique to achieve exam success. Preparation courses available for Cambridge Exams, IELTS, and TOEFL.OBJECTIVESGoal-oriented and highly focussed preparation programmeDevelop the skills needed to succeed in the examDevelop strategies to maximise your score in the examHOW YOU WILL LEARNSkim reading for meaning, scanning for detail, paraphrasing, making inferences, and moreMethods and strategies for successful integrated and independent writingThe skills needed to speak confidently and succeed in a one-to-one interviewListening strategies such as listening for gist and for detailWith sample papers and continuous practice of specific tasks, you will become familiar with the exam you are taking and learn how to answer the questions as effectively as possibleWe cannot accept bookings from Brazil (Brazilian students only) for Stafford House London for January 2019. Any new Brazilian students for London must finish their courses by December 21st, 2018 or start after January 28th, 2019.

This 1-week English for Human Resources course will provide you with the English language skills needed to perform in a variety of HR situations. It includes practical speaking and writing activities - conducting job interviews, giving performance assessments, discussing staffing needs and training plans in meetings, in presentations and over the phone. You will enhance your active HR terminology and vocabulary. The goal is to make you feel confident using English in the international HR context.Course contentTopics during the course include:Recruitment, including interviewing techniques and writing job advertisementsEmployment lawOrganisation and leadershipTraining, motivation and rewardsManaging changeProblems in the workplaceDismissal (firing) proceduresAppraisal (performance review) techniquesYou will also look at key language skills such as:Spoken communication including meetings, negotiations, telephoning skills, presentationsWritten communication – emails, reports, formal lettersSocial English – hosting visits, socialising, meeting and greeting

IELTS is a highly respected test of English language skills for educational and professional purposes, particularly for students who wish to go to university in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Our IELTS preparation course will teach you valuable English skills and strategies for taking the IELTS exam, helping you to achieve a better score. Learn about the different exam sections, the ways to maximize your exam time, and the types of questions on the IELTS exam. You will also practice reading, writing, listening and speaking, and improve your grammar and vocabulary. This intensive course is highly focussed on IELTS preparation. We also offer a supplementary course that aims to give you a strong grasp of general English, while also teaching you for the IELTS exam.