Academic Year Programme

Course Information

Start any Monday (CEFR A2 to C2)

Beginners English (CEFR A1) Start Dates 2025: 

06 January - 27 May - 17 March - 01 September

The Academic Year Programmes are designed for long-term English language training and are ideal if you plan to study English for 6 months or more. They provide excellent value for money and a flexible approach to your studies. You can choose from any of our standard or intensive courses provided you meet the entry requirements. This course is perfect for those who want to study at a UK university or develop their business careers. 

Our minimum age for individuals is 16, but we occasionally accept 15-year-olds in General English international classes if they are part of a group with a group leader. We can accept 14-year-olds only in closed groups with a group leader.

Please note: Students aged under 18 are only supervised in lessons and on class excursions.

Our average class size is 12, with a maximum of 14 except in July and August when General English and Beginners English classes may have up to 16 students. Our 14 student limit may be exceeded by a maximum of 1 student for 1 week in exceptional circumstances.

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16

Minimum Age

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21 or 24.5 hours

Hours per week

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14 (16 in July & August for some courses)

Maximum Class Size

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A1 - C2

CEFR Course Level from - CEFR Beginner (A1) to Proficiency (C2)

You will:

done Progress to a good level in all areas of English including grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, pronunciation, reading and writing.

done Prepare for the exams you need if you plan to go to an English-speaking college or university.

done Join any full-time standard course as part of your Academic Year Programme at no extra cost.

done Have up to 2 hours homework per day.

Standard Course Fees 2025

24 weeks +
£327 per week

plus registration & materials

Intensive Course Fees 2025

24 weeks+
£369 per week

plus registration & materials

Steps to join

Academic Year Programme

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Choose your course

and duration

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Need accommodation?

Choose Homestay, Student House or Residence

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Choose your add-ons

& complete your application

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Pay online

Our registration team will be in touch soon

Benefits of the Academic Year Programmes:

If you would like to take an exam preparation course as part of this programme, we recommend that you do this at the end of your course. This will enable you to get the highest possible score in your exam. 

Upgrade to Intensive

Add an Options Course

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Communication Skills

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Cambridge Examination Skills

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Grammar and Writing Workshop

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IELTS Preparation

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Employment Skills

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1-to-1 Lessons

Standard or Intensive

Long Term English Courses London Standard Academic Year Programme

21 hours per week for 24 - 50 weeks.

1 year English Course in London Intensive Academic Year Programme

24.5 minutes per week for 24 to 50 weeks

 

Add on one of our options classes to your standard course:

Our Options courses are: 

When booking your Standard course, you can select these as add-on courses in the booking menu. Each course can be booked for between 2 and 12 weeks. If you are booking for 24 weeks or more, you may choose any Options course for the full duration, and you’ll have the opportunity to change it after registration is complete.

*1-to-1 lessons also require an extra supplement depending on how many lessons you book.

WSE Holiday Dates

All students can start their course on any Monday throughout the year. Please note that some public holidays in the UK fall on a Monday in which case students will start their course on the Tuesday. 

Below is a full list of UK public holidays:

The school closes for Christmas and New Year on Friday 19th December 2025 and re-opens on Monday 5th January 2026.

Please note that there is no reduction in the course fees where a course includes a public holiday.