United International College

The great thing about London is its variety. It\'s full of every nationality in the world and a cocktail of old and new that you will never forget. To learn English and appreciate London\'s culture, you need a language school which will give you the same properties. It should be open, international, friendly and relaxed. The school should be flexible in its approach and value the diversity of its students. That is what United International College offers - a mature and fun environment, with staff who are committed to making your time in London an excellent experience.

London is a cosmopolitan mixture of modern buildings as well as historical sites that bear witness to a glorious and majestic past. In stark contrast to other European cities, much of London looks unplanned and grubby, but it is precisely this \'organic\' feel that provides much of the appeal. The endless list of fantastic world-class museums, monuments, buildings, churches and historical sites are extremely appealing to visitors from everywhere in the world. London is so enormous and so jam-packed with attractions; visitors will need to make maximum use of the efficient underground train system as well as the city\'s bus service to enjoy it all. The school is 1 minute from Bond Street tube station, on the Central Line (red) and Jubilee Line (grey).

The General English Course is for students who wish to improve their ability in everyday English. Our General English classes cover all aspects of English (Grammar, Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation) with enough flexibility to include students requests. The main emphasis of this English course is on practical communication to build up your vocabulary and help to develop fluency and confidence. The General English & Conversation Course includes the morning or afternoon General English classes, plus one additional class every day in conversational English. The emphasis in the converation class is on spoken English in realistic situations, and extra pronunciation and fluency work is included. The General & Business English Course is aimed at people who need to use English at work, or will need English at work in the future. The morning starts with our General English course followed by a special focus class on using English in business situations. It includes language used in general business, marketing, finance and management. You will develop speaking skills needed for meetings and presentations and writing skills for preparing reports, letters and emails.

Homestays: Choosing a standard family homestay is a good way of practising your English and experiencing British culture in a comfortable way. There are many types of homestay, with or without children. There may be another student in the house too, who speaks another language. You can choose from half-board, bed and breakfast or self-catering. £100 - £110 Executive homestays are homes of superior quality in Zone 2 and sometimes have a private bathroom. £152 - £170 Student Hostels: Nevern House: There are twelve single bedrooms in units of two. Each unit has a bathroom. There are fully equipped kitchens on each floor. Continental breakfast is available upon request. Bed linen and towels are provided weekly. There are many shops and cafes nearby and a laundrette for washing clothes. Caledonian Hostel: Simple, budget accommodation, centrally located and close to public transport, supermarkets and shopping area. All rooms with shower bathroom en-suite. Kitchen cooking equipment and bedsheets are provided. Students should bring own towels. The Piccadilly: Very basic, do not expect much! It is in a great area though, smack bang in Piccadilly Circus. Please book yourself see www.piccadillyhotel.net . Student Residence: Schafer House Modern Flats with 5 single rooms. Each flat has a shower room and two toilets, as well as a spacious kitchen shared between the 5 rooms. All rooms have a wardrobe and a washbasin. TV lounge and laundry are located on the ground floor.

Enjoy London and Britain - make friends and practice your English with teachers and other students. We have a weekly social programme you can join for free. During the week you can join other students to go tenpin bowling, to a pub social, to the theatre, to play pool or join in a quiz night or go clubbing!