We follow the most current EFL methods set out by the British Council. We follow a textbook so that your course has structure, but we try to focus on you the learner as much as possible. If you study at LVC, you will get lots of opportunity to speak, practice, listen to others and improve your read and writing skills. We believe 100% in Learner Autonomy, which means that students will feel like they are really in control of their own learning.

Absolutely. In fact we're one of the few language schools in London who stay open to nine o'clock at night. Our classes are typically three hours long and start at 9 in the morning.

You can find us via our handy map in your Google search. We are located 5 minutes by bus from Elephant and Castle Underground Station (about 15 minutes walking).

Our courses are 16 weeks long, but you can begin any time you like. Our rolling admissions policy means that you can start in week 1, week 2, week 3, etc. In fact, you can start in the middle of the course if that's more convenient for you. Your teacher will help you to catch up on any lessons you may have missed.

Absolutely not. At LVC we teach every level, from Beginner to Advanced. You can join at any stage of your English career, even if you are totally new to the language.

Yes, we do. In fact, this is one of our most popular courses. Our expert teachers will give you all the tips and techniques you need to pass your test and get into an English-speaking university.

Yes, we do both. Since the pandemic began back in March 2020, we have been giving online lessons all across the world. Many people prefer face-to-face classes, of course, and we are now back in the classrooms.

Absolutely! If you want a certificate, please ask at the reception. Our friendly staff will be happy to make one for you. We charge a small printing fee of £30 for each certificate. The quality of the paper is very good!

This depends on exactly how much you want to study. We are flexible and can offer you a lot of different possibilities. However, a typical course is 3 hours a day, 5 days a week. Plus, each class includes a 15 minute break. Time for some coffee!

Absolutely! LVC is open every Saturdays from 10:00am to 4pm. On weekdays, we are open from 8:50am to 9pm. Good news for night owls!

We close on bank holidays. Plus, we close for 2 weeks at Christmas.

Sure we can. We charge a £5 fee for letters, but we are very happy to help you. Please give us 24 hours’ notice and we will get it ready.

Yes, you can, and you should! The Student Oyster Card will save you heaps of money and let you explore London much more cheaply. If you enrol with us for 14 weeks or more and pay in full, then you can apply for this card. You need your Student ID number (which is on your invoice), or you can ask us at the reception. For more information go to the TFL website.

It costs £20. What a bargain!

Yes you can. As long as you are a student at LVC there is no charge to use the computers.

Yes, you do. We charge 10p for black and white copies, and 75p for colour. Just try not to kill too many trees!

Naturally! It’s the 21st Century, after all. All our classrooms have super-fast Internet access and as a student of LVC – it’s free to use! Get studying!

You need to be at least 16 years old to study with us. Unfortunately, we can’t accept anyone under 16 except in pre-arranged groups. However, we do take groups of school children. But, of course, they don’t study with other adults.

You need to pay the full amount before you start your first class.

We’re sorry! Unfortunately, you can’t transfer a course from one student to another.

Yes, you can. We charge a £5 deposit which we will give back to you at the end of your course. Obviously, you will need to return all the books you have borrowed.

The maximum number of students in each class is 16.

We recommend that you buy travel insurance before you come to the UK. Many students who are studying for a short amount of time are not able to get free hospital treatment. That’s why it is best to buy medical insurance before starting your course. For more information click here: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/238/contents/made

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Study General English twice a week. (Twice = 2 days per week). This option is great for anyone who has a busy schedule but wants to keep studying. If so, then just two classes a week, three hours per class, is ideal. £66

Study General English three times a week. This option is great for someone who has a more flexible schedule and wants to study in between shifts. If that person is you, then three classes a week is a great combination. Two hours per class: £63

Study General English three times a week. This option is great for someone who has a more flexible schedule and wants to study in between shifts. If that person is you, then three classes a week is a great combination. Three hours per class: £95

Study General English five times a week. The Big Kahuna Burger of English Classes. This is intensive, five days a week and only for the Serious! Practice every day, immerse yourself in English, and you are on your way to becoming a master of the language. Two hours per class: £90

Study General English five times a week. The Big Kahuna Burger of English Classes. This is intensive, five days a week and only for the Serious! Practice every day, immerse yourself in English, and you are on your way to becoming a master of the language. Three hours per class: £125

Our IELTS preparation course helps you to get ready for your exam. By the time you complete your IELTS preparation course, you will feel ready to go into the exam centre and take the next step towards your future. Three hours per class, three times per week: £95. Three hours per class, five times per week: £125

Our C1 Advanced course is one of the highest levels you can study. In fact, it is very close to true fluency in English. It shows you have great language skills, fluency in speaking, an excellent vocabulary and a great ear for the sound of English. Three hours per class, three times per week: £95. Three hours per class, five times per week: £125

Our B2 First course is a high level exam in the Upper Intermediate range. It is the bridge between lower levels and the advanced certificate. In fact, B2 shows that you have a strongly competent level of English. It shows you have strong language skills, fluency in speaking, a good vocabulary and a solid sense of the sound of English. Three hours per class, three times per week: £95. Three hours per class, five times per week: £125

Are you a skilled worker, or maybe work in health care or are just a student? If so, this course is for you. At LVC we help you prepare for your B1 test as part of your visa application process. Three hours per class, three times per week: £95

If you want to improve your skills in a short space of time, then Intensive English is the course for you! While our general English course is 15 hours per week, our Intensive English course is between 21 – 30 hours. Prices begin at £180

One-to-one English tuition is one of the best ways to improve your language skills. Your teacher can focus 100% on your specific needs and can really help you to progress. Prices begin at £45 per hour. At 10 hours the prices goes down to £40 per hour.

Business English is perfect for professionals. For example, people who work in finance, insurance, marketing or pensions will all benefit from studying this kind of English. Maybe you need to give presentations, or maybe you need to join in a conference or video call. Three hours per class, three times per week: £95

Our English, Maths and Science tuition at LVC School of English is perfect for young learners up to 16 years old. We offer KS1 classes and go right up to KS3. After this, your child can continue to hone their GCSE skills with us, too! Two hours per class, four times per month: £117. Three hours per class, four times per month: £152

Our 11+ exam preparation course at LVC School of English is perfect for young learners who want to attend grammar school or an independent school. Our 11+ exam preparation course helps with English, Maths and Verbal and Non-Verbal reasoning. Two hours per class, four times per month: £117. Three hours per class, four times per month: £152

Our Life in the UK Preparation Course gets you ready for your LUK exam. We help you to learn all about British history, culture and politics in just five days. What's more, we have a 94% pass rate! By the time you finish, you will feel confident about taking your exam. £195 for five days, three hours per day.

Only you can answer this question. However, we have some excellent resources to help you make the best decision. Take our "Where Should I Study Abroad?" quiz or read our country guides for an in-depth look at studying in specific countries.

You can find programs through our Find Education search tool. You can select the category you’d like to study, such as hospitality or business; the place where you’d like to study, whether a certain country or city; and/or the type of program, such as Bachelor or Master.

Locating schools to study is exactly the same as finding an education program (see above question). Once the search results appear, click on the "Institutes" tab to view the institutes, or use our Find Schools search tool.

Every school and program has different admission requirements for accepting students. These requirements can often be found on the program profiles. If you’d like more information or if the information is missing, submit a “Request Information” form to contact the institute directly.