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Wimbledon School of EnglishOver 50 Years of ExcellenceQuality Education | Perfect Location

Contents

3 Transport

4 Welcome from the Principal

6 Our School

8 Our Courses

10 Our Approach

12 Examination Courses

14 Resources and Services

16 Accommodation

20 Our Sports and Social Programme

22 Wimbledon - The Perfect London Location

Welcome to our brochure, which is designedto give you a flavour of the top-qualitytuition, excellent facilities and convenientLondon location you can enjoy if you study at our school. Of course, the best way toexperience this is to see for yourself and wehope to welcome you in person very soon.

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Welcome to Wimbledon School of English

Wimbledon School of English | London

What the ISI say about us

Students develop excellent skills,knowledge and understanding that arerelevant to their language aims andpersonal aspirations.

Wimbledon School of English

Wimbledon Villageand Common

All EnglandTennis Club

Wilton Tennis Club

IMAX Cinema

Post OfficeLibrary

Centre CourtShopping Centre

WimbledonTheatre

Squash andBadminton Centre

Queen’s LodgeAccommodation

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Destination Wimbledon

Wimbledon lies in south-west London and is one of thecity’s most popular locations. With excellent transportlinks, it is easy to reach by train or underground fromall of London’s major airports, rail and coach stations. If you let us know your travel plans, we can advise onthe best way to get from your airport or station to youraccommodation. Alternatively, we can arrange ameeting service, where a driver will meet you at yourairport or station and take you to your accommodation,making sure you are safely inside before leaving you.

Transport

Wimbledon (London Transport Network Zone 3) hasfast connections to Central London (Zone 1) and a greatchoice of transport options. The school is only 3 minutes’walk from the train and underground station.l Overground train There is a frequent service

(16 trains per hour) from Wimbledon Station to Waterloo, with a 15 minute journey time.

l Underground train The District Line runs fromWimbledon Station and can take you direct to themuseums of South Kensington, Westminster andthe Tower of London, as well as linking to theentire underground network.

l Night bus This service runs direct from TrafalgarSquare to Wimbledon all through the night.

l Tram Runs from Wimbledon Station to local areas.l Numerous local buses

l Taxis Take a famous London black cab from thetaxi rank at Wimbledon Station.

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“My English has improved quickly becausethe teachers are professional, helpful andkind. There are students from all over theworld so I also have a chance to practisemy communication skills. I think it is theperfect place to stay and study because theschool has a lovely atmosphere and is notfar from the centre of London.”

Rathakorn Polthammaphorn Thailand

Quality Education | Perfect Location

Airport Connections

London Heathrow 29km 75 minutes

By underground train changing at Earls Court

London Gatwick 39km 50 minutes

By overground train changing at Clapham Junction

Heathrow 29km

Luton 97km

Gatwick 39km

lWimbledon

LONDON

Stanstead 73km

Eurostar 19kmLondon City 26km

We believe strongly in the importance of education andhave developed a range of courses designed to improveyour understanding of the English language anddevelop your confidence in its use. Our continuedsuccess is largely down to the talent of our staff, thededication they devote to our students and the pridethey take in the school. A lot of our staff have been withus for many years and I myself started here as a teacherin 1989!

The charming Edwardian façade of our main buildinghides a busy school with excellent educational andrecreational facilities, including a beautiful gardenwhere you can relax between lessons. The LondonExam Centre is part of WSE and is a dedicated test sitefor the Cambridge, IELTS, Trinity, PTE Academic andOET examinations.

Depending on the time of year, we have between 200and 350 students studying with us, from over 80different countries. This gives a wonderful opportunityto make new friends from around the world, learnabout each other’s cultures and, most importantly,speak English together!

WSE is one of the oldest English languageschools in the UK and since its foundation in1964 it has earned a reputation for quality andexcellence. We have been named by the ELGazette as the top performing UK Centre ofExcellence, according to our British CouncilInspection reports. This is an honour of whichwe are justifiably proud and one that we allwork hard to maintain.

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Over 50 Years of Excellence



Relationships are warm and friendlyand contribute to excellent student careand welfare.

We are serious about study and committed to helpingyou progress as quickly as possible. Central to this isyour happiness and well-being during your stay, andas an independent, family-owned business, we arededicated to creating a friendly, relaxed atmosphere,whether at the school, in your accommodation, orwhilst you are enjoying the busy social programme.

Wimbledon has an excellent range of leisure facilitiesand shopping opportunities within walking distance ofthe school. With its excellent transport links, it’s also theideal location to enjoy the benefits of London withoutthe stress of a daily commute to the city centre.

I hope you enjoy looking through our brochure and itinspires you to come and study with us. If you need anyfurther information, you can visit our website atwww.wimbledon-school.ac.uk, or send us an email [email protected]

I look forward to welcoming you very soon.

Jane DancasterPrincipal & Managing Director

What makes us one of the UK’s best schools?

l Named as the top performing UK Centre ofExcellence by the EL Gazette based on British Council inspection results

l Intensive full-time classes (minimum 20 hoursper week) and a serious study programme

l A wide range of courses

l A team of highly-qualified and experiencedteachers including several IELTS examiners

l A centre for the Cambridge, IELTS, Trinity, PTE andOET examinations

l A lovely building with a large, beautiful garden

l Top location in one of the best parts of London

l Great transport links, only 20 minutes from thecentre of London

l The e-wimbledon language learning platform

l Excellent accommodation situated near the school

l Good facilities including Smartboards, WiFi and amulti-media study centre

l Fun sports and social activities…including tennis!

l A free placement service for all UK universities

l Accredited by the British Council. Member of IALC,English UK, Business English UK, Young LearnersEnglish UK, Quality English & The English Network

l The care and attention of an independent school

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“The teaching is creative and dynamic, the staff are very dedicated and the schoolis a wonderful and welcoming place.“

Glacidalva Iolanda Dos Santos Brazil


Our Facilities

We have 25 well-equipped classrooms, 21 with Smarttechnology. If you’d like to do some extra work, thereis also a multimedia Study Centre with a manageravailable every afternoon to help you with yourindividual study programme. We also have a readinglibrary, with a range of books to suit every taste and alarge film library. There is WiFi access throughout theschool and free Internet access from our computers.

Your Time

Your time outside the classroom can be just asimportant in developing your language skills as yourtime spent in lessons, so our large common room is apopular place for students to socialise and relax. Thereare games, newspapers and magazines, as well as PCs,a TV and DVD player - you can borrow DVDs from ourlarge film library. We also encourage all our students totake part in the many sports and social activities onoffer.

Refreshments can be bought from our snack-bar, or youcan visit one of the many cafés, restaurants, shops andfast-food outlets close to the school.

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Our School


Our school is situated right in the centre ofWimbledon in a spacious, typically EnglishEdwardian house, which still has its originalantique fireplaces and beautiful stained glasswindows. In addition to light, airy spaces forrelaxation, we are one of the few Londonschools with a garden, where you can sitoutside and enjoy the changing seasons. WSE has a friendly, relaxed atmosphere,thanks to our attractive premises and thewarmth and dedication of our staff.


There are many opportunities tosocialise and make friends, includingcomfortable, welcoming and well-resourced social areas.

Our Students

In a typical year we will welcome students from over80 different countries. Our minimum age is 16 (but fromtime to time we have younger students in closedgroups).From September to June most students arebetween 20 and 30 and as we have no upper age limitabout a quarter of our students are over 30. In July andAugust there is a larger proportion of older teenagersenjoying summer vacation courses.

We run a separate programme for children aged 11-16in July and August at Lord Wandsworth College, abeautiful English boarding school.

Our facilities at a glance:

l 21 classrooms in the main building, all with Smart technology

l 4 classrooms in the annexe (Mansel Road Centre)

l Large, light, comfortable common room with TV,DVD, PCs, newspapers, magazines & games

l Snack bar

l Fully-equipped multimedia Study Centre with ateacher there to help every afternoon

l Film library

l Reading library

l Free WiFi throughout the school

l Table tennis

l Piano

l Large, beautiful garden

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“You have really good facilities in schooland the common room is great for meetingand making friends. I love the garden - Ispent time there in summer, in autumn wehad lunch and chatted there and when itwas winter I played with my friends in thesnow. I think the atmosphere in school isthe best in London.”

Kim HyungHu South Korea


Our Student Statistics

Number of Nationalities per year Over 80

Student Numbers:

Average (September-June) 220 students

Average (July-August) 320 students

Student Ages:

Average (September-June) 26 years

Average (July-August) 18 years

Minimum student age 16 years

Age of oldest student to date 80 years

Students aged over 30 25%

Our Courses

We offer a wide range courses including:l General English

l Preparation for the Cambridge, IELTS and TOLES examinations

l Academic English

l Business and Professional English

l Courses for Teachers

l English for Special Purposes including English for Law & English for Medicine

l Courses for older clients

l Self-study prgrammes for the TOEIC, TOEFL, BEC and BULATS examinations

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Our Courses


Whatever your reasons for learning English,whether for study, business or pleasure, we use the best possible teaching methods to help you develop your language skills andknowledge, enabling you to communicatewith confidence in a variety of situations.Your lessons cover all aspects of grammar,vocabulary, comprehension, listening,reading, writing and pronunciation.

For further information

For a full list of our Standard and IntensiveCourses, dates, and details of each courseprogramme, including a timetable, pleasesee our Information Booklet or visitwww.wimbledon-school.ac.uk

Your Progress

Your teachers carefully monitor your progress through:l Weekly tests

l Regular individual tutorials

l An end of level examination

If you pass your end of level examination, you receivea Wimbledon School of English certificate as proof ofyour achievement and you are then able to progress tothe next level.

Standard Course24 x 50 minute lessons per week

On this programme you study every morning and ontwo afternoons per week. This gives you an intensivelearning programme but also leaves three afternoonsfree for self-study, exploring London, social activities,relaxing or taking riding or tennis lessons.

Intensive Course28 x 50 minute lessons per week

On this programme you study every morning and onfour afternoons per week, with Friday afternoon freefor exploring London or relaxing.

Homework

We believe that homework is a very important part ofyour course and will help you make rapid progress.The exact amount of homework will depend on yourcourse, but you should expect 1-2 hours per day.

Tailored English Courses

Our tailored courses are specially written to meet theexact needs of each individual closed group. These areparticularly suitable for clients needing specialisedEnglish language knowledge for professional purposes,for example:l Oil and gas

l Aviation

l Military

l Finance

l Government departments

l Teaching

Whatever your area of expertise, if you need to developyour English language skills in a very targeted way,simply contact us and we will construct a courseperfectly tailored to your requirements.

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“The school has a team of highly-professional teachers and friendlyadministrative staff, and the teaching isinspiring, motivating, and interesting.”

Natalia Klochkova Russia


Our Staff

Our teachers have always been central to our success.These well qualified professionals are all graduates ofUniversities and Colleges with teaching Certificates orDiplomas and their experience, warmth and friendlyenthusiasm for their subject forms the backbone of thewhole WSE experience. With over 340 years’ experiencebetween them, you can be assured you are in goodhands. However, we believe you never stop learning,so our teachers undergo regular training to gain newideas and update their skills.

We also have Academic Managers who are available tohelp if you have any questions about your lessons orcourses, or need advice on exams or further study.

Our Class Sizes

Our average class size is 12 students, with a maximumof 14 (16 in General English and Cambridge examclasses in July and August) and some courses have amaximum of 10.

Our Academic Levels

We have 8 levels of English language tuition, fromBeginner (A1) to Proficiency (C2), which correspond tothe Common European Framework of levels.

Our courses are only part of the package thathas made us such a successful school. We lookat every aspect of our service to ensure thatour students feel relaxed in their newsurroundings and are able to focus on theirEnglish language studies.

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Our Approach



The quality of teaching and learning isexcellent and successfully enables allstudents to make very good progress.

Teaching Methods

Lessons are based on a mix of the latest textbooks anda wide range of supplementary resources. Your lessonscover all aspects of grammar, vocabulary, listening,reading, writing and pronunciation. We use the bestpossible teaching methods to help you build yourlanguage skills, ensuring that you can both understand

and use the language appropriately. This will allow youto communicate with confidence in a variety ofsituations, whether you’re studying, working or simplyrelaxing.

Why is WSE the right school for you?

l We offer a wide range of courses, whether you are looking to improve your English for study,work or just pleasure

l You can study for as long as you want - from oneweek to a whole year

l Choose between Standard or Intensive Courses

l We will test your grammar, written and spokenEnglish on your first morning to ensure you areplaced in the most appropriate class

l Our Academic Managers and teachers will helpyou choose the best course for you

l Regular tutorials with your teacher will help tomonitor your progress

l Weekly tests and an exam at the end of everylevel will help you see how you have improved

l You will receive a Wimbledon School of EnglishCertificate at the end of your course

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“My courage and confidence improved a lot as the lessons provided a chance to really USE English instead of justlearning it.”

Cho-Hsin Tsai Taiwan


Your first day itinerary

08.00 Arrive at school, bringing your passport.

Receive a WSE Welcome Pack.

Take an English grammar, writing and

speaking test to assess your current level.

Enjoy our welcome talk followed by a

tour of the school to meet our staff.

11.15 Your classes begin.

16.00 Meet your fellow students at our

welcome drinks party.

Our Test Centre: The London Exam Centre

We all know that exams can be stressful at the best oftimes, particularly when you have to sit them in anunfamiliar environment. The London Exam Centre ispart of Wimbledon School of English and is a test centrefor the Cambridge, IELTS, Trinity, OET and Pearsonexams. This means you don’t have to travel but willtake your exams here in Wimbledon. For moreinformation visit www.londonexams.co.uk

Our Expertise

Our team of teachers include several IELTS examiners,so you can be sure that the tuition you receive will bethe best available and relevant to the exams you will beundertaking. Our Academic Managers will help youselect the most appropriate exam, while ourExamination Officer can guide you through theapplication procedure. It’s all part of a continuousprocess to enable you to achieve your goals.

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Examination Courses


Study at Wimbledon School of English and be one of our many exam success stories! We specialise in preparing students for publicexaminations and run full and part-timepreparation courses for a large number ofinternationally recognised examinations.


Please see our Information Booklet forcourse and examination dates. Information on all examinations offered by The London Exam Centre can befound at www.londonexams.co.uk

Why choose a WSE examination course?

l Highly experienced examination teachers,including several IELTS examiners

l Help and advice from our Academic Managers on choosing the best exam for your needs

l Special entrance examination before starting your course

l Regular tutorials with your teacher

l Full practice examinations during your course

l Guided use of the Study Centre, with access topast papers and exam preparation materials

l Examination Officers to guide you through theentrance procedure for the exams

l Take your actual exam here in Wimbledon (TOLES is taken at another London centre)

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“The lessons provided brilliantpreparation for the Proficiency exam andwe had the best teachers ever! Everythingin the lesson was useful - it was the perfect mix. The school is outstanding - the best language school ever.”

Karin Gadient Switzerland


Examination Courses for Students

Cambridge English: First (FCE)

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)

Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)

Cambridge English: Business Higher (BEC Higher)*

BULATS*

International English Language Test Academic(non-SELT IELTS)

TOLES: Test of Legal English Skills

OET: Occupational English Test

TOEFL*

TOEIC*

Examination Courses for Teachers

Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)

Other Examinations Available

Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET)

Pearson: PTE Academic

Trinity: GESE and ISE

IELTS General Training (non-SELT)

*Guided self-study preparation courses

e-wimbledon

Our online learning platform is available to all full-timestudents for three months before their course starts andthree months after they have completed their course.

On e-wimbledon you can:l Get a personalised study plan at any level

l Find hundreds of lessons based on Englishlanguage news websites

l Practise for FCE, CAE, CPE or IELTS exams

l Work with your teacher to focus on weak areas

You can also:l Contact other students in the school

l Link your account to your Facebook page

l Find out about and book activities on the socialprogramme

l Get news about what is going on in the school

l Use e-reception to request holidays, bank orlibrary letters, etc

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Resources and Services


Your e-wimbledon Benefits

l Get a personalised study plan at any level

l Find hundreds of lessons based on Englishlanguage news websites

l Practise for the FCE, CAE, CPE or IELTS exams

l Work with your teacher to focus on weak areas

l Practise pronunciation with a bank ofinteractive exercises

l Have access to the grammar app

l Have a clear record of your goals and see yourprogress during your course

l Do self-study in your own space and at yourown pace, and receive immediate feedback

l Link your account to your Facebook page

l Find out about and book activities on thesocial programme

l Get news about what is going on in the school

l Use e-reception to request holidays, bank orlibrary letters, etc

Beyond the classroom, we have a range offacilities and services designed to help youwith your studies before, during and afteryour stay. It is a complete package of resourcesto enable you to get the most out of yourstudies with us and achieve your goals.


A valuable online learning resource, ‘e-wimbledon’, encourages andsupports students to take responsibilityfor their own learning.

Study Centre and Student Libraries

We have resources for all levels in the Study Centre andlibraries, so that you can work on improving yourlanguage skills or relax with a good book or film. OurStudy Centre Manager (an experienced teacher) is inthe Centre every afternoon to help you design yourpersonalised study plan and use the computers andother materials.

University Counselling Service

We provide a free university and academic counsellingand career guidance service:

l Help and advice in course and college selection,from undergraduate/postgraduate programmesto foundation courses and local evening classes

l Well-stocked library of prospectuses for all UKUniversities and Art Colleges, and other materialsto help you make your choice

l Help with all aspects of your application includingcompleting application forms, providingreferences and preparing for interviews

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“The study centre was a really great way of studying after school.”

Barbara Lupacova Czech Republic


Study Centre Facilities

16 computers with special language practice andexamination programmes

Large bank of past exam papers and practicematerials for IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL, BULATS and all Cambridge exams

Film library with over 200 DVDs you can take home

Reading library with over 1000 books for all levels

Audio books

Online listening, pronunciation and grammarpractice

Listening library

Reference library

Grammar worksheets

Tourist information on London and the UK

Our accommodation is carefully selected and regularlychecked to ensure it meets the high standards we expectfor our students. All our accommodation features freeWiFi Internet access, making it cheap and convenientto stay in touch with friends and family back homeduring your stay. Our accommodation team is availableto answer any questions and to quickly addressproblems, if any arise.

School-managed Optionsl Homestay

Standard

Standard Plus (private bathroom)Superior (private bathroom and within 25 minutes’ walking distance of the school) Independent (room only and self-catering with fulluse of kitchen)

l Superior House-share Ensuite study-bedrooms, communal kitchen, livingroom, laundry room, garden and other facilities.

l Standard House-share Study-bedrooms (some ensuite), communalkitchen, living room, shower-rooms, garden andother facilities

Feeling happy, safe and relaxed in youraccommodation is key to your ability to studyand your enjoyment of the whole Londonexperience. That is why we have twodedicated accommodation staff who areavailable to match your requirements with the range of options on offer.

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Accommodation: Homestay



Students are very happy with their hostfamilies and in the residential houses.The range of accommodation helpsstudents to quickly settle into the schooland enables them to practise andimprove their English language skills in a relaxed and safe environment.

Other Optionsl Catholic Student Hostel

(unmarried women only aged 18-27)We can also provide information on local hotels andguest houses, or rental apartments.

Homestay

Homestay is our most popular option and is the bestway to improve your English, whilst at the same timeexperiencing a British way of life. Host families varyfrom couples with children to people living alone. Allour families are carefully selected and regularlychecked by our specialist staff and many have providedexcellent homestay accommodation for our studentsover many years.

Around one third of our families are within walkingdistance of the school, whilst for the others themaximum journey time is 25 minutes by bus or twostops on the London Underground or overgroundtrain.* Wimbledon is very well served by all types ofpublic transport.

*The journey may be slightly longer in July and August.

Our Homestay Guarantee

l The family will be welcoming, friendly and happyto talk to you**

l The home will be clean and comfortable and yourbedroom will be cleaned every week

l You will be able to bathe or shower every day

l If you take the half-board option you will be givena varied, balanced diet

l You will not be placed with a student who speaksthe same language, unless you ask to share with a friend from your country

l There will normally be no more than 4 students in the homestay

l Wireless Internet access will be available

l If you are unhappy with your accommodation forany reason, you will be moved as soon possible

**Independent and Bed & Breakfast options offer you less contact with your host

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“My host family was very nice andwelcoming, they suggested some places to visit and spoke with me as often aspossible. They strove to make me feel at home and helped me to improve my English.”

Virginie Roch France


House-share - The Self-catering Option

As the name suggests, you will share a house with agroup of fellow students from the school, in one of ourresidential houses. All our house-share properties havea living room with a TV, where you can relax and chatto your housemates, and lovely gardens in which toenjoy the sun. They also have well-equipped kitchens,though there’s always the temptation to eat out in oneof the many local cafés and restaurants.

Superior House-share

King’s Lodge is a large house, ideally situated in thecentre of Wimbledon, just two minutes’ walk from thetrain and underground station, shopping centre andcinema - and only ten minutes from school. There arenumerous cafés, restaurants and bars in the immediatearea if you wish to eat out. It has nine study bedrooms(single, twin and double) each with its own bathroom.

Queen’s Lodge is a beautiful house in a quiet residentialroad only ten minutes’ walk from the school and thetown centre, and five minutes from the shops, cafés,bars and restaurants of West Wimbledon. It has six largesingle study-bedrooms, each with its own bathroom.Queen’s Lodge is for students aged 25+.

For those who prefer a more independentapproach to their accommodation, house-sharing is a popular option allowing you tomake new friends, socialise and practise yourEnglish with fellow students.

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Accommodation: House-share and Other Options



Please see our Information Booklet forfull details of all our accommodation, orvisit www.wimbledon-school.ac.uk

Standard House-share

We have several houses located in pleasant residentialareas in South West Wimbledon. They are only tenminutes from the school by bus or thirty minutes onfoot. There are a few shops and cafés just around thecorner from each of the houses.

The standard houses have 5 or 6 bedrooms, with eithershared bathrooms or ensuite shower rooms. For detailson all our accommodation options see our InformationBooklet or visit www.wimbledon-school.ac.uk

Catholic Student Hostel

This facility is operated by the Catholic Church and islocated in Southfields, home of the famous All EnglandLawn Tennis Club. It is only available to unmarriedwomen, aged between 18 and 27 years. Whilst thehostel has no connection with the school, we are able tomake bookings on your behalf if required, subject toavailability.

Hotels, Guest Houses and Apartments

Students attending our more business-orientatedTailored English Courses often prefer to stay in localhotels, guest houses and AirBnB accommodation or, ifthey are perhaps studying for a longer period, in arental apartment. Our accommodation team hasinformation on a variety of properties with a range ofprices, and they will be happy to help you select themost appropriate for your needs.

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“I really enjoyed living in the house share,it was like living in a little family. I livedwith four other students and all of themwere really friendly. I loved this house!”

Victoria von Reiche Germany


Accommodation options - minimum age

Homestay Half-board 16 years

Homestay Bed & Breakfast 18 years

Homestay Independent 18 years

Superior House-share:

King’s Lodge 18 years

Queen’s Lodge 25 years

Standard House-share 18 years

Catholic Student Hostel (female only) 18 years

Our Programme

We have a wide and varied range of sports andactivities on offer so that you can really make the mostof your stay. All activities which take place in the schoolare free, and sports are free or may have a small charge.All sports equipment is provided - you only need tobring the right shoes. We can also arrange tennis andriding lessons on your free afternoons and there is agood golf course on Wimbledon Common. For someexcursions you will need to pay travel costs and forothers there may also be fees for tickets or entry charges.

Free Activitiesl Monday welcome drinks party

l School dance classes - try Salsa or Zumba!

l Party evenings and theme nights (eg Valentine’s)

l International student nights

l Film shows

l Our student disco at Po Na Na nightclub

l Camden or other London market trip (travel extra)

l Historic pub tour of Wimbledon

l Museum and gallery excursions (travel extra)

l Wimbledon walks

l Some sports

London is one of the most exciting cities in theworld so you will never be bored if you comehere. Our sports and social programme isdesigned to make full use of the recreationaland cultural opportunities presented by ourLondon location. Joining the activities willallow you to practise your newly learntlanguage skills beyond the classroom, in real-life situations, as well as make friends withyour fellow students.

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Our Sports and Social Programme



For an up-to-date calendar visitwww.wimbledon-school.ac.uk

Activities with a Chargel Varied programme of Friday afternoon trips

from Kew Gardens to fun at the Bowling Alleyl Full-day excursions to other UK sights and cities

such as Stonehenge, Cambridge and Oxfordl Evening theatre trips to see the latest musicals

l Visits to London’s most popular attractions such as Madame Tussauds and the London Eye

l Student club nights at London’s top venues such as Pacha and Ministry of Sound

l Some sports

Sports

We think sports are a great way of getting together andmaking new friends. Every week we organise groupsports such as:l Tennis What else?! Once a week we take a group

to Wilton Tennis Club, weather permitting (notwinter). Subject to court availability, you can playthere for free on Monday to Thursday afternoons.

l Squash l Volleyball l Basketball l Football

l Badminton l Running Club l Table Tennis

l Nuffield Fitness Centre For a monthly fee you canenjoy a swim, join exercise classes or use the gym.

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“I played squash, badminton and wentrunning. The running club was wonderfuland I also enjoyed the International Party!It was fantastic and I will never forgetthat night. I met a lot of nice peoplethrough the school's social activities.”

Chang Wook Choi South Korea


Sample Week Afternoon (16.00) Evening

Monday Welcome Drinks Party and Board Games

Tuesday Running Club /Volleyball/Walking Tour of London Quiz Night

Wednesday Squash & Badminton/Film Club Zumba

Thursday Football Theatre Trip or Historic Pub Tour

Friday Tennis/Trip to Camden Market International Party Night at Pacha

Saturday Full-day Excursion to Stonehenge and Bath

Sunday Free to explore the delights of London

Wimbledon

It is a big, busy place (about 90,000 inhabitants) and isone of the wealthiest parts of London with a lot to offer.The school is ideally located in the Town Centre.

l Shopping Choose from the famous names in CentreCourt Shopping Centre or the more exclusivedesigner boutiques in Wimbledon Village.

l Eating and Drinking For a quick snack or a moreleisurely evening out you are spoilt for choice withnumerous cafes, bars, lively pubs and restaurantsoffering food from every corner of the world.

l Entertainment Looking for a night out? Catch allthe latest movies at the multiplex cinema, enjoy amusical at the large and beautiful traditionalVictorian theatre or dance until the early hours atone of Wimbledon’s nightclubs.

l Sport and Fitness If you want to keep fit there areseveral fitness centres with good facilities, tenniscourts, horseriding stables, an indoor swimmingpool and a golf course on the Common.

l Wimbledon Village This historic area is one ofLondon’s gems. Whether you’re walking roundadmiring the pretty cottages with their flower-filled gardens, or sitting in a café watching theworld go by, it’s a wonderful place to spend time.

London is one of the world’s most vibrant,exciting cities and from Wimbledon you havethe perfect base from which to explore itsmany delights. Wimbledon itself is famous formuch more than tennis and is one ofLondon’s liveliest and most beautiful areas.

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Wimbledon - The Perfect London Location



Wimbledon really has a lot to offerstudents at our school. On our websitewww.wimbledon-school.ac.uk. you willfind links to several sites that give youmore information on Wimbledon.

l Wimbledon Common This vast area of parkland,woods and lakes, next to Wimbledon Village, isperfect for horse riding, jogging, picnics, playing around of golf or simply walking with friends.

Wimbledon really is a wonderful location - perfect ifyou want to enjoy the delights of London but live andstudy in a safe and pleasant environment.

London

London is one of the most exciting cities in the worldand you will never be bored here. It offers a lively mixof historic monuments, fascinating cultural attractions,the latest fashions, exciting modern bars and clubs,music for all tastes, traditional pubs, food from all overthe world, theatres showing opera, dance, drama &musicals and all the latest films. London really doeshave something for everyone.

l Culture and History You don’t need to spend a lotof money to enjoy London’s culture – many of ourfamous art galleries and museums are absolutelyfree and with over 300 to choose from, you’re sureto find something to interest you.

l Shopping After class you can shop until you dropin Oxford Street, Covent Garden or the Kings Roador pop into Harrods for something special. Youcould also join one of our excursions to CamdenMarket for something a little bit different.

l Parks London is one of the greenest cities in theworld, with more than 1,800 parks and open spaces.See wild deer in Richmond Park, play golf onWimbledon Common or go boating in Hyde Park.

l Nightlife and Entertainment From West Endmusicals to opera and ballet; intimate music venuesto giant arenas; small, specialist dance clubs toworld famous nightclubs: London draws the bestartists from around the globe. If you want to stayout late, the night bus will bring you right back toWimbledon. Just make sure you’re not late forschool the next morning!

The famous attractions of Central London are only

20 minutes away by train or underground from

Wimbledon Station, which is just 3 minutes’ walk

from the school.

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“If you think Wimbledon is just the

tennis courts you’ve got it all wrong.

You can find everything from Italian

restaurants to Buddhist temples.

It’s wonderful and surprising!”

Chiara Palmeiro Italy

Our promise

l To help you make rapid progress in your English

l To help you make the right academic choices for your future

l To ensure that you are happy in youraccommodation

l To help you enjoy your stay and explore Londonand the rest of England

l To make your experience at WSE one of the besttimes of your life


Wimbledon School of English

www.wimbledon-school.ac.uk

Phone: +44 20 8947 1921Email: [email protected]: +44 20 8944 0275

41 Worple Road Wimbledon London SW19 4JZ UK

“I have been in other schools aroundEurope and they’re not the same asWimbledon School of English. Here you feel really at home because theatmosphere is so warm and kind. The staff and students are like mysecond family in England.”

Pedro Zurita Spain

Wimbledon School of English · OET examinations. Depending on the ... English for Law & English for Medicine l Courses for older clients ... a Wimbledon School of English certificate

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