English School in

London

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English courses in London

Step outside this grand Georgian building and you’ll find all London’s delights and contradictions on your doorstep: ancient monuments and gleaming skyscrapers, pop-up fashion boutiques and majestic museums, enticing nightlife and Royal gardens. The hectic cobbled streets of London’s famous Covent Garden market are also just minutes away.

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  • Our London Covent Garden English school is housed in a beautiful historic building with an outdoor courtyard for relaxing between classes
  • Take advantage of discounted tickets for award-winning West End musicals
  • Offers a rich social program, including organized monthly trips around Europe
  • Can accept junior students aged 14–18 in closed groups
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About our London English school

School facilities

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  • University Placement Service

Our University Placement Service (UPS) allows you to benefit from our extensive network of partner universities and colleges. Combined with our wealth of experience, we help you gain entry to graduate and undergraduate courses. Learn more.

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  • London school audit report

This school is frequently inspected by regulatory bodies. You can read the British Council's latest audit report online for both of our English schools in London

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Accreditation & memberships

This Kaplan International Languages school is accredited by the British Council, and is a member of English UK. These are highly respected organizations that represent and help maintain the best English language schools in the country.

*Student recommendations are based on Kaplan students surveyed since 2018.

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Student accommodation in London

*Accommodation is sometimes arranged by an agency

Homestay

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  • Share meals with your hosts every day
  • Speak English in a relaxed, natural setting
  • A range of options including twin rooms, en-suite and private bathrooms
 
Homestay

Ideal for students who want to discover local culture and customs with a friendly host, in a home environment. 

  • Share meals with your hosts every day
  • Speak English in a relaxed, natural setting
  • A range of options including twin rooms, en-suite and private bathrooms

Scape Shoreditch

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  • Studio rooms
  • Cinema room and gym available
  • Rooftop terrace with BBQ facilities with communal kitchen
  • 27/7 staff support
  • Central location
 
Scape Shoreditch

Scape Shoreditch sits on a quiet urban island by Old Street, just a minute’s walk from Shoreditch. Students will enjoy living in this dynamic location, which is full of bars and restaurants. Each studio room offers students complete privacy, with a cosy double bed, private bathroom, 40-inch HDTV, large study desk, plenty of storage and a built-in kitchenette.

  • Studio rooms
  • Cinema room and gym available
  • Rooftop terrace with BBQ facilities with communal kitchen
  • 27/7 staff support
  • Central location
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Scape Canalside

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  • Ensuite rooms with communal kitchen

  • Onsite gym and cinema room

  • Study hubs

  • Utilities and WiFi included

  • Central location

 
Scape Canalside

Scape Canalside is in the bustling university quarter of Mile End. Surrounded by parks and open green spaces and yet a short tube ride away from the center of London, you will have plenty of choices on great places to eat and drink as well as excellent live music venues. Enjoy excellent onsite facilities including a gym, cinema room, study hubs and multiple other social spaces to relax in after a busy day exploring the capital. You will enjoy a smart, modern room, a free gym and friendly, helpful staff. WiFi and all utility bills are included in the price of your stay and you will also have access to 24/7 staff presence to help you make the most of your stay.

  • Ensuite rooms with communal kitchen

  • Onsite gym and cinema room

  • Study hubs

  • Utilities and WiFi included

  • Central location

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Scape Wembley

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  • Offers modern studio rooms

  • Private kitchens and bathrooms
  • Common spaces include a cinema room and communal kitchen
  • Private and shared bathrooms available
 
Scape Wembley

Located in Wembley Park, Scape Wembley has everything you need to stay in one of the most exciting cities in the world. A stone's throw from central London, Wembley Park is a melting pot of culture with many restaurants and bars lining the streets, including the famous Wembley Stadium, which hosts sports events and concerts all year. The residence itself offers modern studio rooms with private kitchens and bathrooms, meaning you can truly relax after a busy day in the capital. The beautiful common spaces include a cinema room and communal kitchen; perfect for socialising and practising your English after class and an on-site gym makes it easy to stay fit whilst you study.

  • Offers modern studio rooms

  • Private kitchens and bathrooms
  • Common spaces include a cinema room and communal kitchen
  • Private and shared bathrooms available
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Scape Canada Water

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  • Ensuite rooms

  • Communal kitchen

  • Cinema room

  • Onsite gym

  • Central location

 
Scape Canada Water

Located in Canada Water, Scape has everything you need to stay in one of the most exciting cities in the world. A stone's throw from central London and even closer to the iconic London Bridge area of the city, Canada Water is a riverside neighbourhood which enjoys close proximity to trendy Bermondsey, famed for it's street food markets and craft beer scene, as well as London Bridge, which is home to the famous Borough Market and The Shard. The residence itself offers modern ensuite rooms with bathrooms and shared kitchen. The beautiful common spaces include a cinema room and communal kitchen, as well as access to a gym

  • Ensuite rooms

  • Communal kitchen

  • Cinema room

  • Onsite gym

  • Central location

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Urbanest Tower Bridge

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  • Studio apartments and single ensuite rooms
  • A cinema room onsite
  • Large kitchen with living area
  • Communal relaxing & study areas 
  • 24 hour on-site support team
 
Urbanest Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge is one of the most iconic landmarks in London and Urbanest Tower Bridge is located just a stone’s throw away! Even though the Tower Bridge area is steeped in history, Spitalfields Market is also close by with an array of boutiques and food stalls; this really is a perfect location to experience London both old and new. There are both studio apartments and single ensuite rooms in shared flats available here and if you prefer socialise, there is even a cinema room onsite!

  • Studio apartments and single ensuite rooms
  • A cinema room onsite
  • Large kitchen with living area
  • Communal relaxing & study areas 
  • 24 hour on-site support team
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Urbanest King's Cross

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  • Located in one of the most vibrant and exciting parts of London
  • Students will be able to enjoy the plentiful shops, bars, clubs and restaurants
  • On-site restaurant, great common spaces
  • Modern, ensuite bedrooms with shared kitchens
 
Urbanest King's Cross

Located in one of the most vibrant and exciting parts of London, Urbanest Kings Cross gives students the opportunity to be in the beating heart of the capital city. A short walk from the ultra-modern Kings Cross development (where the likes of Facebook and Google have their European headquarters), students will be able to enjoy the plentiful shops, bars, clubs and restaurants that make London so famous, right on their doorstep. The residence itself boasts an on-site restaurant, great common spaces (including a 35th floor common room with views over the city) and modern, ensuite bedrooms with shared kitchens, perfect for practising English outside of the classroom.

  • Located in one of the most vibrant and exciting parts of London
  • Students will be able to enjoy the plentiful shops, bars, clubs and restaurants
  • On-site restaurant, great common spaces
  • Modern, ensuite bedrooms with shared kitchens
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IQ Shoreditch

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  • Offers luxurious accommodation with a suite of impressive social spaces including a sky lounge
  • Includes a gym, cinema room, art and dance studios, a courtyard
  • Studio rooms allow you to live independently and live the lifestyle that suits you
  • Close to some of London's best restaurants, bars and nightlife, and lovely Shoreditch Park and Regent's Canal
  • 2-minute walk from Old Street Tube
 
IQ Shoreditch

A 2-minute walk from Old Street Tube, IQ Shoreditch offers luxurious accommodation with a suite of impressive social spaces including a sky lounge. It’s studio rooms allow you to live independently and live the lifestyle that suits you. The accommodation is complemented by a range of excellent social and study areas. There is a gym, cinema room, art and dance studios, a courtyard, and a spacious top-floor sky lounge with incredible views across the city. IQ Shoreditch is just a short 20-minute tube to both schools. You will also be close to some of London's best restaurants, bars and nightlife, and lovely Shoreditch Park and Regent's Canal.

  • Offers luxurious accommodation with a suite of impressive social spaces including a sky lounge
  • Includes a gym, cinema room, art and dance studios, a courtyard
  • Studio rooms allow you to live independently and live the lifestyle that suits you
  • Close to some of London's best restaurants, bars and nightlife, and lovely Shoreditch Park and Regent's Canal
  • 2-minute walk from Old Street Tube
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Social Activities

What to do in London

Our London Covent Garden school has a dedicated social program, designed to help you explore the city and build friendships, through organised events and activities.

 
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Frequently asked questions about studying English in London

Why learn English at our London school?

As the birthplace of the English language, studying English in London can offer you an exceptional educational and cultural experience unlike any other. 

You’ll learn at our school located in the heart of the city – Covent Garden – which not only allows you to immerse yourself in the language and really understand its nuances, but it also grants you easy access to some of the city’s best landmarks and attractions, including the British Musuem, the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and Hyde Park. 

London is also one of the business capitals of the world and a city that encourages worldwide collaboration, thus making it the perfect place for international students who want to improve their English skills as well as further their professional career. 

How much does it cost to learn English in London?

The cost of your trip depends entirely on the course you choose and where you stay. For a more accurate estimate of how much learning in London will cost, please use our quote tool. At Kaplan, we do our best to provide a range of courses and accommodation options that suit most budgets, but this is not always possible. 

Alternatively, you can also talk to one of our advisors who can help you create a custom package that suits your budget. 

Will I need a visa to study in London?

Depending on your nationality, you may need a visa to study in London. Please contact one of our advisors to find out more. 

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