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Intensive format · 1–4 weeks · Central London
Intensive English Course London
Four and a half hours of teaching per day. Five mornings a week. A maximum of ten students. One teacher from the first day to the last. This is what an intensive English course looks like at ELIC — and it is a very different experience from studying English part-time over months. The ELIC intensive programme is designed for adults at B2+ and C1 level who want to develop their English substantially, in a short and focused period of time, in Central London.
B2+ / C1
level
10
students maximum
1–4
weeks
4.5 hrs
teaching a day, mon–fri
£595
from, per week
The format
What makes this course intensive — and why it works
At ELIC, intensity means three things working together. First, teaching hours: 4.5 hours every morning, Monday to Friday — sessions run 9:00am to 2:00pm with two 15-minute breaks, giving sustained depth rather than fragmented sessions. Second, class size: no more than ten students, which means every learner speaks far more than they would in a larger group. Third, continuity: the same teacher throughout, so each day builds on the previous one without repetition or reset. Together, these three conditions produce a qualitatively different learning experience.
4.5 hrs
Teaching hours
Every morning, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 2:00pm with two 15-minute breaks.
10
Class size
No more than ten students, so every learner speaks far more than in a larger group.
1
Teacher
The same teacher throughout, so each day builds on the one before.
The week
What a typical week looks like
Each morning session covers speaking, listening, grammar and vocabulary — not in isolation, but through discussion, reading, debate and authentic language use. The pace is sustained throughout the week. By Friday, students consistently describe a different relationship to the language: not just more knowledge, but greater ease and confidence in using it. The afternoon is London: students continue using English in real contexts — museums, markets, conversations — reinforcing and deepening what the morning taught.
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Morning sessions — 9:00am to 2:00pm (4.5 teaching hours)
Structured, fast-moving teaching. Speaking is central — there are no passive lessons. Grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and listening are woven through every session rather than taught in sequence.
02
Afternoons in London
London is part of the programme. Students use English throughout the afternoon — in real contexts, with real people. This is what distinguishes ELIC from an intensive course held anywhere else.
Duration
How many weeks — and how to choose
ELIC intensive courses run for 1, 2, 3 or 4 consecutive weeks. Each week is complete in itself — students who stay longer build progressively on what they covered in previous weeks.
01
One week — 22.5 teaching hours
A single focused week for students with a specific goal and limited time. Best suited to professionals visiting London or learners targeting a specific gap in their English. Clear goals make the difference.
02
Two weeks — 45 teaching hours
Two weeks allow the first week to establish patterns and the second to develop and consolidate them. It offers a strong balance between intensity, progression and time in London.
03
Three or four weeks — 67.5 to 90 teaching hours
Longer courses produce the deepest results. At four weeks, students have time to embed new habits, develop sophisticated vocabulary, and leave with a qualitatively different command of the language.
Immersion
English immersion in London
ELIC's location is not incidental. London is one of the world's great English-speaking cities, and students use the language in real contexts throughout their stay. The teaching in the morning and the city in the afternoon reinforce each other. This is immersion in the truest sense: not a simulation, but the actual experience of living and communicating in English.
Who it's for
Who this course is for
The ELIC intensive programme is for adult learners aged 18 and above at B2+ or C1 level. It suits professionals with a specific goal and limited time; international students travelling to London for a focused period of study; and motivated adult learners who want real progress rather than a long, slow course. A free 10-minute call with Andy confirms whether the programme is right for each student before they book.
Book your courseWhere
Central London
Courses take place in Central London. The current teaching venue is Holborn Gate, 5th Floor, 330 High Holborn, London WC1V 7QH, close to Holborn and Chancery Lane tube stations. Sessions run Monday to Friday, 9:00am–2:00pm.
Upcoming courses
Upcoming intensive courses
Courses run every week from March to October 2027, in small groups of no more than ten students. A new course starts every Monday from 1 March to 27 September 2027. Choose your start week online and book in a few minutes. Free cancellation up to 28 days before your course.
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How many teaching hours per day on the intensive course?
Sessions run 9:00am to 2:00pm, Monday to Friday, with two 15-minute breaks — giving 4.5 hours of teaching per day and 22.5 teaching hours per week.
What is included in the intensive English course?
4.5 hours of teaching per morning, Monday to Friday, covering speaking, listening, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and communication — integrated rather than separate modules. The programme also incorporates real-world language use in London each afternoon.
Can I study for just one week?
Yes. Each week is self-contained — 22.5 teaching hours in a group of maximum ten students. One focused intensive week produces real progress for students who arrive with clear goals.
What level do I need?
B2+ or C1. The intensive programme is designed for adults who already speak English well and want to develop further. Not suitable for beginner or intermediate learners.
Is accommodation included?
Accommodation is not included. ELIC can advise on suitable options near the teaching venue for international students.
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