Save money on our lowest priced General English course.
This full time course is taught in the afternoons and involves 15 hours of study per week!
Classes are taught Monday to Friday from 13:30 to 16:45 at all levels from Beginner to Advanced. You'll be expected to make fast progress in your speaking, listening, reading and writing.
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English Express emphasis is on fast progress, with your English improvement guaranteed. We want you to improve your English and reach your professional or academic target as quickly as possible.
All students have slightly varying abilities but we expect you to complete each level in the time indicated in the table below. See our Progress Promise below.
Low Prices
English Express classes are our lowest price course, costing as little as £3 per hour, see prices below. Four weeks is the minimum length you can join English Express classes, this starting rate is still just £4 per hour.
Lessons are taught by the same qualified and experienced teachers as in all our classes. The course syllabus is General English, using books such as English File and Face2Face.
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Timetable
Classes are 13:30 to 16:45, Monday to Friday. 15 hours per week.
Progress Promise
If you do not progress to the next level having studied the required class hours and followed the ISE Study Rules, ISE will offer you extra classes and support for free.
Study Rules
- Arrive in class on time
- Attend all of your classes
- Complete all your homework
- Participate in all classroom activities
- Speak only English in class
| Level | CEFR Scale | Full time study required |
| Absolute Beginner | - | 6 to 10 weeks |
| Beginner | A0 | 6 weeks |
| Elementary | A1 | 8 to 9 weeks |
| Pre Intermediate | A2 | 10 to 12 weeks |
| Intermediate | B1 | 12 to 20 weeks |
| Upper Intermediate | B2 | 12 to 20 weeks |
| Advanced | C1 | 12 to 16 weeks |
Frequently asked questions regarding English Express course:
Are the classes really so cheap? Why?
Yes, English Express is the lowest priced course we offer at ISE. They are cheaper because the classes are in the afternoons.
Are the teachers qualified?
We use the same, native, qualified and experienced teachers as all our classes. No trainee teachers.
When do courses start?
Classes run all year but you can join any Monday.
How many hours per week is the course?
English Express courses are 15 hours per week.
Can I study in the morning for this price?
No. English Express prices are for afternoon study only. See our fees page for regular course prices.
Does the course comply with visa requirements?
Yes, the course is 15 hours per week which is enough to apply for a Short Term Study Visa. You may need a visa to study if you are from a non-EU country.
Is English Express an Exam Preparation course?
No, the course is General English without specific exam preparation but follows a syllubus similar to that of Cambridge exam courses. We run separate FCE, CAE, IELTS and Business English courses. See our timetable.
Enrolment
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