London - Central
London - Central is located in the heart of London (zone 1) opposite Centre Point, the central most point of the capital. At 1 Tottenham Court Road, Central School is opposite the Dominion Theatre, home to Queen musical “We Will Rock You”. They have a dedicated Professional & Executive Centre 5 minutes walk away, very close to the British Museum.
The school was established in 1968 and over the last 40 years has built a reputation for providing high quality English language courses in the centre of London. In January 1999 the School became a member of the OISE group of schools, an international network of schools renowned for its commitment to quality language training. They welcome every year more than 1,500 students from over 55 different countries including Italy, France, Japan, Russia, Spain, Germany, Poland, and Korea.
Message from Principal
On behalf of all the staff here, I would like to welcome you to London and to our school in the heart of the city. I am sure that you will enjoy your time with us and above all be able to significantly improve your English no matter how many weeks you decide to study with us. Our team of dedicated and professional teachers are ready to help you develop your skills in general, business or academic English.
We have a fully equipped, modern centre so that you can continue to study even after your classes if you wish. In short, we can not only provide you with excellent teaching in an international environment but also allow you to explore the many attractions that London has to offer which are on our doorstep. I look forward to meeting you soon.
Why Study at London - Central
London – Central has a great range of English Language courses to suit all ages (minimum age-16 years) and interests. Whether you want to learn English for personal or professional purposes it has a course that's right for you. Lessons are held in small classes with a maximum of 12 students per group.
Executive Courses for business and professional purposes are offered at the Executive Centre. The Executive courses are specifically for those who need to advance their English language skills typically for use within a business or professional environment within the shortest time possible.
Central School’s teaching staff are recognised not only for their qualifications and experience but also for their enthusiasm, commitment and dedication. All teachers are trained in the London - Central style which means there are clear aims for each lesson and the focus is on developing key language skills and learning strategies.
Teaching & Administration Team
Principal: Glen
Marketing Director: Gemma
Director of Studies: Lynette
Registrar: Zahra
Permanent Teachers: Derek, Lisa, Zoe, Ray, Andy
Social Activities
London - Central has a wide range of social activities that it organises regularly for its students. These include: welcome to new students, playing football in the park, a short walk of London on foot, taking a trip to out of London such as Stonehenge, Bath, Oxford, Cambridge, Leeds and Rochester and pub evening.
Student Testimonials
Beatriz, Spain "The social programme helped me meet other people and keep practicing my English after the course. I especially liked to chat in the pub and the walking tours."
Gabor, Hungary "This is my second time at Central School. The Business English course is very interesting and challenging."
Ryuhei, Japan "Fluency Workshop is a good experience to listen to other accents and learn communication method."
Extras
The OISE group of language schools was founded in 1973 and today, with schools throughout the world, has become synonymous with career-focused language training. Clients tend to come from Europe and each week there are between 20 and 40 students in the school. Companies such as Microsoft, KPMG, University of Madrid, Coca-Cola, Siemens, ABC Spain, Ernst & Young, Pfizer, Banque de France, Hewlett Packard and Saatchi & Saatchi have sent professionals to the OISE Executive Centre.
Key Facts
Number of Classrooms: 13 classrooms at Central School & 13 classrooms at the Executive Centre
Average Number of Students studying in Summer: 250
Average Number of Students studying in Winter: 100
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