Wimbledon School of English

Joint No.1 Language School in UK*

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The school is open for face-to-face classes in Wimbledon

Where is Wimbledon School of English? 41 Worple Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 4JZ

Office hours: Monday to Friday - 09:00 - 17:00 UK Time.

Call Wimbledon School of English Phone Number  +44 (0) 20 8947 1921 

Voice messages cannot be left on this phone number, so outside of office hours please send us an email and we will get back to you.

Email Wimbledon School of English  support@wimbledon-school.ac.uk

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*Joint No.1 Language School in the UK (EL Gazette magazine rankings based on British Council inspection results)

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Wimbledon School of English

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At Wimbledon School of English we teach a wide variety of English language courses to people from all over the world. Our school is located in Wimbledon, known throughout the world for the grand slam tennis tournament. Only 20 minutes from Central London, Wimbledon offers you the best of both worlds.

*Joint Number 1 English Language School in the U.K.

Why Wimbledon School of English?

 No.1 UK Centre of Excellence

Wimbledon School of English received 15/15 strengths in its most recent British Council inspection and has been named the joint top Centre of Excellence by the EL Gazette.

 Wide range of English language courses

Choose from General English, Business English, Cambridge English Exam preparation, IELTS preparation, Legal English, OET Preparation, English and Culture: Experience London, and many more.

 Quality accommodation close to school

Choose between homestay and student residence accommodation with many options within walking distance from school. In addition to our homestay and student residence accommodation, you can also book a serviced hotel room right next to the school at The Justin James.

 Regular social activities

Whether you are interested in sports, museums, galleries, international parties or the theatre, we have a great range of social events and activities for everyone. This is a great way to make friends and practise your English outside of the classroom.   

 Perfect London location 

Our school is located in Wimbledon - one of the safest and most beautiful areas in London. With excellent transport links to the city centre (17 minutes by train to Waterloo), Wimbledon offers all of the advantages of the capital, but with a more relaxing vibe. 

 

*El Gazette Centre of Excellence rankings based on British Council inspection results

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What is the difference between Green Leaders and General English

Green Leaders Course for Young Learners at WSE Juniors

 

At both of Wimbledon School of English's Junior Centres, there are two main courses available for juniors: Green Leaders and General English.

Green Leaders is a specially designed English course for young people who are interested in environmental matters and sustainable living. In contrast, General English is a more traditional English language course that covers all aspects of English language learning.

 

Let’s look at both courses to compare.

 

General English is for students aged 12+, from CEFR Levels Pre-Intermediate (A2) up to Proficiency (C2).

Green Leaders is for students aged 14+, from CEFR Levels Intermediate (B1) up to Proficiency (C2).

 

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One main difference between the General English course and the Green Leaders course is the approach to learning. Green Leaders is a more interactive course that focuses on experiential learning, with lots of group work, project-based learning.

General English is more traditionally structured and will help students improve in all areas of the English Language: grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, pronunciation, reading and writing.

 

 

Both courses include WSE’s 5 Cs of 21st Century Learning which are designed to help students develop essential life skills to deal with an ever-changing world.

 

What are Wimbledon School of English’s 5 Cs of 21st Century Learning?

 

WSE’s 5 Cs of 21st Century Learning are:

  • Critical Thinking
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Creativity
  • Confidence

 

 

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What is Green Leaders?

The Green Leaders course is designed to provide young students with the opportunity to learn about environmental issues and develop leadership skills for a sustainable future.

By making students responsible for their own learning, this course engages young people with the world they live in and empowers them to take control of their actions. It encourages students to use English and targets the language they need.

 

A new approach to the classroom

Students learn best when they are interested in a topic, but everyone is different so getting a whole class interested in one topic is tough. This is where the problem- based approach comes in. Every Monday, a topical and relevant problem will be presented to the students, who will spend the week working together in groups to find solutions to that problem.

 

During the course, students will participate in a variety of activities, including micro-workshops, discussions, and ‘brain workouts’, all of which are focused on sustainability and eco-friendly practices.

 

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Topics

Every week focusses on a specific topic. They are all multi-disciplinary and involve the use of numerous skills and school subjects within a real-life scenario. Students learn how to plan and carry out their own research, with a teacher there to help them. Example topics include:

  • Greening the school
  • Planning for human life on Mars
  • Building a sustainable house
  • Promoting the ‘Next Big Thing!’
  • Setting up an ecological business

 

Some of the other topics covered in the Green Leaders course include climate change, recycling, energy conservation, and sustainable fashion. Students will also learn about the importance of biodiversity and the impact of human activities on the environment.

 

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Micro Workshops

To help students to get the most out of their lessons, every day includes at least one micro workshop on subjects relevant to the students’ work. These micro workshops will be focussed on the students’ own requirements at the time, and could include:

  • Research skills
  • Judging the validity of information
  • Letter writing
  • Group work & conflict resolution
  • Proposal planning
  • Analysis of results
  • Presenting data

 

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On the Green Leaders course the students will be able to develop teamwork, creativity, and communication skills through various project works, presentations, and debates.

The Green Leaders course is delivered by dedicated teachers whose teaching methods are interactive, engaging and tailored to the students' needs and interests.

The outcome of the two courses is also different. Students who participate in Green Leaders will have a stronger understanding of environmental issues, how they impact the world, and what they can do to help. Students who take General English will have an improved English language ability and the confidence to communicate effectively in a range of situations.

In summary, the difference between Green Leaders and General English comes down to the focus, approach, and outcome of the courses. Both courses offer exciting and beneficial learning experiences, and students can choose whichever course best suits their needs and interests.

 

Both courses take place in fantastic destinations in the UK where young learners can improve their English and make great friends and memories for life.

 

Find out more about our Green Leaders and General English courses plus the great Skills Workshops available at LWC and WSE, visit the links below.

 

WSE: Junior English course in London Wimbledon (wimbledon-school.ac.uk)

LWC: Junior English course at Lord Wandsworth College (wimbledon-school.ac.uk)

 

Summer Holiday English Course

 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

Email: Support@wimbledon-school.ac.uk

Phone: +44 (0) 20 8947 1921 

Office hours: Monday to Friday - 09:00 - 17:00 UK Time.

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Further Info

 Accommodation

Feeling happy, safe and relaxed in your accommodation is very important and we take great care in finding the right accommodation option for each student. Choose from a variety of options, including homestay, student house share and hotels. 

 Student Profile & Nationality Mix

We welcome students from all over the world. In 2022, we welcomed over 70 different nationalities.

 The London Exam Centre

The London Exam Centre is part of Wimbledon School of English and has been growing strong for over 40 years. It offers a wide range of English exams both in paper-based and computer-based formats. Contact for more information about Cambridge, IELTS, ACCA, TEAC, OET & TOLES exams.

 Social Programme

London will always be one of the most exciting cities in the world and living in Wimbledon is the perfect way to explore this incredible city at your own pace or on an organised excursion with the school.

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Testimonials

Watch the videos below to hear what some of our students say about Wimbledon School of English.

Former student Carolina gives us her testimonial of what her experience was like at the Wimbledon of School of English.
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"This school is my second home" Martinho spent 10 months here in Wimbledon. He arrived as a complete beginner to English and worked his way up to Upper Intermediate level in that time! Hear what Martinho has to say about his time at WSE and in London.
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Roberto Perez, a 24 year old Petroleum Engineer from Venezuela, talks about his experience at WSE!
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Venezuela
Zoe took Live Online English classes with us and was so kind as to share her experience with us. ‘When I first heard about having online classes I was quite sceptical about it. However, I gave it a go and now I’m very happy. Clearly, it isn’t the same as normal classes, but at the moment there isn’t a better solution to the actual situation. Before the school had to close temporarily, we did a meeting on Zoom between the classes in different classrooms and our teachers showed us how it works. Don’t worry, you'll be absolutely fine - it’s very easy. Zoom is an online platform, similar to Skype, which gives us a lot of opportunities to create virtual classes. From improving our speaking skills to practise our listening or watching videos together there’s almost nothing you can’t do. It’s fascinating how authentic online-classes are to real ones. What’s more, our teachers are as motivated as they were in school and they try hard to give their best effort. It is a new experience for all of us, but we learn together and that’s great fun! I’m very grateful to have these modern techniques nowadays, which help us, even more, to keep in touch with each other in times like these.’ Zoe - Switzerland,
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Wimbledon station is just 17 minutes from central London

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English Language School London

Wimbledon School of English is a London based English Language School that offers a wide range of academic and professional English language courses. From General English Language courses to Business & Professional English Language courseswe have a course that will suit your needs.

As well as being named as one of the top UK centres of excellence, the perfect location of our English Language School makes Wimbledon School of English the ideal choice for furthering your English language education in London. For an immersive insight into British culture, our Cultural English Language courses offer students a way of combining the English language studying with getting to know the city of London and British culture. Our English Language School runs an amazing Social Events Programme for those who want to join us, but if you'd rather go off and do your own thing then the transport links that Wimbledon boasts means that you will easily be able to travel to and from central London at any time of the day or night. Wimbledon is, of course, renowned for being the home of British tennis and for sports fans, our English school will give you the opportunity to play in our local tennis club in the most famous tennis district in the world.

Accommodation in London can be hard to find, but luckily as one of the top London English Language Schools, we are able to offer a wide range of accommodation options, ranging from staying with fellow students to staying with a local English family. We offer an incredible standard of teaching in a stunning location that is more relaxed than the usual hectic London lifestyle, allowing our lessons to be taught in a more comfortable environment.