Our vision and philosophy

Mission

The London School of English exists to help people communicate more effectively across borders and cultures, leading to personal and professional development, benefit for sponsors and employers, and greater international understanding.

Vision

The London School of English is the world’s oldest officially-accredited English Language School, well known for its high quality professional training services.

We assist people in their personal and professional development by offering a range of training courses designed to improve their communication skills both within their own culture and normal environment, when working or travelling in other parts of the world, and when in virtual contact with others.  We believe that helping people to communicate more effectively across borders and cultures leads to greater personal and business success, and also helps our clients to contribute to greater understanding within the global community.

As we grow and develop, we seek to offer increasing opportunities for people to benefit from our work without leaving their home countries.

Our Philosophy

• We treat participants as experienced adults with a great deal to contribute to their course.
• Work is concentrated. Time is precious. All our courses are intensive.
• The schedule is planned but flexible.
• No single training method suits everyone. We are sensitive to different learning styles.
• Our approach is always practical. People need to use English, not just study it.
• Small is beautiful. We restrict the numbers in our course centres so that we can ensure a really personal service at all times.
• English is important because it is a world language, used for international communication. We offer a multi-national, multi-cultural environment.
• Learning is a collaboration - between the trainer and the learner, and between individual learners.
• Learning never ends. We know that your course with us is just part of a bigger picture. We try to give you the tools to continue to develop your English after you leave us.
• Our courses are stimulating. Language learning is sometimes quite hard work, but you will never be bored.
• Our courses are demanding. The more you put in the more you will get out. We help you to learn - we cannot learn for you.
• Our courses are enjoyable. They are more effective that way.