Burlington School (course for adults)

Age: 16+

Dates: throughout the year.

The Burlington School of English is a private school with a friendly atmosphere and almost 30 years of experience. The school is located in south London in a beautiful residential area near Balham tube station, Very well connected to the main attractions and famous places of the capital. The school emphasizes quality teaching and services, as well as good relationships with students.

In 2019, the school moved to a beautiful historical building, built in the 1880s and renovated in 2019, perfectly combining old stylearchitecture with high-tech modernity.

Key factors

• A large number of courses for people with different goals and levels of training: general English, business English, English for work, individual and small groups.
• Preparation courses for the IELTS and Cambridge English language exams.
• Extensive experience in conducting courses and professional teachers interested in the results.
• Location in London, close to major attractions and cultural events

Equipment

• High-tech interactive classes.
• Comfortable common areas
• New cafe and canteen with meals and snacks throughout the day
• Fully equipped kitchen with hot and cold food from all over the world
• Own garden
• High-speed WI-FI throughout the entire territory
• HD TV

Program

General English

• Courses for students of different levels of training: from beginners (Pre-A1) to advanced (C1/C2).
• Maximum class size – 18 people
• Classes are held from Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:30.
• Courses of 20 or 30 lessons per week (1 lesson = 45 minutes).

Course General English are designed for people who want to learn English for work, study or for pleasure. Students of all ages study here, from 16 years old, from all over the world. Classes focus on all aspects of language, including grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students can supplement these lessons with electives. These classes build on the language of the core classes, with an emphasis on communication and practical skills. All lessons give students the opportunity to learn and use English in real-life situations, and teachers provide regular homework to help them practice.

Students who have successfully completed the General English course:

• Use English more confidently.
• Understand people speaking English in various situations.
• Be able to use English themselves in various situations.
• Able to use their knowledge and skills to continue to improve their English.

Preparation for the IELTS exam

• Courses for students of different levels of training: from intermediate (B1) to advanced (C1/C2).
• Maximum class size – 18 people
• Classes are held from Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:30.
• Courses of 20 or 30 lessons per week (1 lesson = 45 minutes).

IELTS test preparation courses are designed for people with a good level of English who want to make progress in their language learning and prepare for the IELTS test, work, study or immigration. Burlington School has been preparing students for the IELTS test for many years and is well aware of the needs of candidates and the requirements of the test. There are three main areas that students should work on in preparation for any test: general language improvement, test-specific language improvement (including the grammar and vocabulary that the test focuses on, as well as test-taking skills), and test-taking practice.

The classes use a textbook, which is supplemented by video and interactive technologies. Every two weeks, a practice test is administered in class to help teachers identify students' strengths and weaknesses, as well as to check students' progress and give students real practice under test conditions.

Students who have successfully completed the IELTS preparation course:

• Use English more confidently.
• Have a good understanding of the skills and language required for the test.
• Can use their language to the best of their ability to meet the requirements of the test.
• Have a good base of skills necessary for learning in an English-speaking environment.

Preparation for the English language exam in Cambridge

• Courses for studentsat different levels of preparation for the Cambridge exam: Preliminary (PET): B1, First (FCE): B2, Advanced (CAE): C1, Proficiency (CPE): C2.
• Maximum class size – 18 people
• Classes are held from Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:30.
• Courses of 20 or 30 lessons per week (1 lesson = 45 minutes).

The Cambridge English language exam preparation course is designed for people who want to take the internationally recognized Cambridge exams for further study, work or just for themselves. Cambridge English language exams are accepted by more than 20,000 universities and employers around the world as evidence of English language proficiency. Burlington School has been preparing students for the Cambridge exams for many years and has in-depth knowledge of the needs of candidates and the requirements of the test.

The classes use a textbook, which is supplemented by video and interactive technologies. Every two weeks, a practice test is administered in class to help teachers identify students' strengths and weaknesses, as well as to check students' progress and give students real practice under test conditions.

Students who have successfully completed the Cambridge English exam preparation course:

• Use English more confidently.
• Have a good understanding of the skills and language required for the exam.
• Can use their language to the best of their ability to meet the requirements of the test.
• Can communicate freely and spontaneously with native speakers.
• Have a good base of skills necessary for learning in an English-speaking environment.

Individual and small groups

• Courses for students of different levels of training: from beginners (Pre-A1) to advanced (C1/C2).
• Individual training or small group classes.
• Classes are held from Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:30 or from 17:00 to 20:00.
• The number of hours is individual for each person.

The 1:1 and Small Group courses are designed for individuals or small groups who have specific goals and needs, or who want to make particularly rapid progress in English. Courses can be taken alone or in combination with one of the standard courses. The lessons are designed to work on any language gaps and allow you to quickly progress in the language. They will help students develop confidence and fluency in English.

Small Group courses are designed for groups of 2, 3 or 4 students of similar English language proficiency and who have similar English language needs and goals. The school offers courses in general English, test preparation, business English or English for specific purposes — whatever you want. Can offer classes in specific subjects taught in English using the Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) approach.

Students who have successfully completed our 1:1 or small group courses:

• Use English more confidently.
• Better able to communicate effectively and spontaneously with others.
• Able to work and communicate in an intercultural environment.
• Can participate in discussions related to their field and areas of interest.
• Get closer to achieving your language goals.

Workshops

Students who wish to reinforce the knowledge gained in the main lessons can attend additional workshops. Each workshop focuses on the main aspects of English in a communicative and practical way.

Pupils who have specific goals and want a personalised programme with a flexible structure can enrol in individual or specialised courses: 20 Lessons General English/IELTS Test Preparation/Cambridge Exam Preparation lessons per week (15hrs/wk). 5 x one hour mini-course.

They can be taken on their own or in combination with a General English or Exam Preparation course. Classes are designed to address any deficiencies and enable you to progress.

• Listening and speaking. Improving fluency, pronunciation and listening comprehension of different varieties of English.
• Reading and Writing. From social media posts to academic essays, developing comprehension of different types of texts and learning to write in a variety of genres.
• Grammar. Deepening your knowledge of the language learnt in other classes.

Accommodation and meals

More than 80 places to stay on school grounds, including:

• OneLocal numbers
• Double rooms
• Twin Room
• Triple rooms
• Family rooms
• Shared rooms
• Studio apartments
• Rooms with bathroom

The residence is new and modern, with all amenities, located in popular South London, an area with excellent transport links and green spaces. The rooms have a work desk, chairs, and USB chargers. The houses have common lounges with a TV, ping-pong, refrigerator, study area, library, coffee bar, relaxation area with sofas, WI-FI.

Half Board Monday - Friday. Breakfast Saturday - Sunday.

Schedule of the day

08:45 − 11:15 - Breakfast
08:00 – 08:45 - Main Session (General, IELTS Test Preperation, or Cambridge Exam Preparation)
11:30 − 12:15 - Listening and Speaking Workshop
12:15 − 13:00 - Lunch
13:00 − 13:45 - Reading and Writing Workshop
13:50 − 14:35 - Grammar and Vocabulary Workshop
14:45 - Adult Social Programme

Throughout the day - one-to-one сourses.

Cost, 2026

General English
Preparation for the IELTS exam
Preparation for the Cambridge English language exam

The cost is per week and depends on the number of sessions (15-30)
1-4 weeks: from £295 to £37
5-11 weeks: from £275 to £35
12-23 weeks: from £255 to £33
24-35 weeks: from £235 £31
36+ weeks: from £215 to £29

Personalised sessions
£70 per hour (£60 per hour if booking 10 or more hours

Specialised courses - £600

Included in price

• Training

Additional charge

• Residence accommodation and meals:
  Multi-bed room (shared bathroom) - £215 per week
  Double room (shared bathroom) - £250 per week
  Double room (private bathroom) - £275 per week
  Single room (shared bathroom) - £350 per week
  Single room (private bathroom) - £375 per week
  Deluxe Single Room (private bathroom) - £475 per week
• Meals - breakfast only Monday to Friday.
• Registration fee - £50
• Air travel
• Transfers to/from/airport
• Visa
• Educational company services

OUR DIFFERENCES FROM OTHER COMPANIES

• We have been working since 1996
• Choose camps with a minimum number of Russian speakers
• We only accommodate in good conditions 
• We conducted a personal inspection of almost all the schools that we offer
• We do not work with the mass segment, only camps for discerning clients
• The phone is always working 24/7
• Why clients value us