Language school in London for au-pair

[cjn27b]

Does anyone know of a good language school for an au-pair in London. We are based near Greenwich, but our au-pair is willing to travel. She wants to get a formal qualification and do classes 2 or 3 times a week.

Thanks for any advice.

You could try the English Studio. I think they have a few branches - we know someone whose AP goes to the Tottenham Court Road branch.

www.the-englishstudio.com/

By the sounds of things, she has been very happy with it but it's not the cheapest one going if cost is a factor. Ours goes to a local college. There must be one in Greenwich - hopefully someone will be along soon with more local suggestions!

I have no idea but can give pointers for choosing a language college:

What qualification does she want to get? Is there a specific level she needs to acheive? If she doesn't know yet then I can give you a rundown of the ones I have prepared students for and their advantages/disadvantages but it depends on her motivation really.

What are the teachers experiences/qualifications? Ideally the teachers will be TEFL-Q (MA or DELTA) to get the best quality!

Do they do specific 'au pair' classes or will she be in a group with a whole mix of people?

Does the college have a social side as well? Do they organise 'cultural outings'?

Do they have a library of resources the au pair can use?

What tests are the teachers trained to prepare for?

Will they write a letter/evaluation at the end of the course?