English As A Foreign Language

Bengu Ceyhan

"I like the classes as they are not crowded and we get the full attention of the teachers. I am taking this course as I need English for my PR job in turkey. I have to be able to communicate well as I have to deal with international clients. I would recommend the course to others."

Bengu Ceyhan. EFL

Students from the EU/EAA and rest of the world study English in our EFL centre.

Our EFL centre is English UK and British Council accredited and we were successfully inspected in November 2007. We offer part-time classes at five ability levels as well as intensive courses. We are a centre for Cambridge exams and teachers are also examiners. We have been training EFL teachers for more than twenty years.

EFL Programme

Why study at Harrow College EFL Centre?

  • British Council accredited
  • We are an official Cambridge Exam Centre
  • Convenient location, next to Harrow on the Hill underground and bus station
  • Access to computers and the internet in the Learning Centre
  • Free extra classes from trainee teachers
  • Friendly and supportive atmosphere
  • Qualified and caring teachers
  • Helpful examinations preparation
  • Interesting programme of social events
  • Many students come here on the recommendation of former students.

    Visas for Short and Part Time Courses
    If you are from outside the EU/EAA and you wish to take a short or part-time programme at Harrow College you may be able to come as a student visitor for up to 11 months to study English, but please note you will not be able to extend your stay afterwards. Visit the Visa Serviceswebsite for more information.

    Applying for a place
    We hold individual interviews with each EFL student to ensure that you join the right class at the right level. This will help you to make good progress and will give you the best chance of passing the relevant examination.

    Enrolment dates
    Wednesday 4th January 2012, 2pm
    Thursday 5th January 2012, 11am or 5pm

    You can enrol in Preparation for FCE/CAE/IELTS or Intensive courses at any time. Please contact admissions on 020 8909 6000.

    Term dates

    Autumn Term 2011
    Monday 12th September - Friday 9th December 2011
    Half Term:
    Monday 24th October - Friday 28th October 2011

    Spring Term 2012
    Monday 9 January - Friday 30 March 2012
    Half term:
    Monday 13 February - Friday 18 February 2012

    Summer Term 2012
    Monday 16 April - Friday 15 June 2012
    No half term

    Course fees
    Fees vary according to the course length and number of hours per week. Please contact admissions at enquiries@harrow.ac.uk for more information.

    Social Programme
    The College runs an enrichment programme that is open to all EFL students. The department also runs a welcome party and an international food fair.

    Accommodation
    We regret that Harrow College is unable to provide accommodation. However, as a guideline, the average cost of a rented room in a house in this area is around £100 per week.

    Enrol at the Harrow on the Hill campus.
    Contact admissions on 020 8909 6000 or enquiries@harrow.ac.uk for more information.