Social Programme

It’s not all work, work, work! The ICE social programme is a great way to make friends and have fun in London. You won’t have to travel far – Islington has bars, pubs, clubs, great theatres and restaurants minutes’ walk from the school. Social events run every two weeks and every week in the summer months (June to August). Please note that students under the age of 18 will not be allowed to accompany groups to events where alcohol is sold.

There are 9 theatres, 6 cinema screens, 30 exhibition centres, 4 swimming pools and countless bars, restaurants and music venues!! There is also a large open-air antiques market and Regents canal – one of the most beautiful waterways in London.

Courses

In each lesson, students study reading, writing, listening and speaking. We are very flexible at ICE and you can choose the number of sessions per week you study and the course that suits you. Maximum group size is 15 students.

Current times of study

Mornings: 9.30am - 12.30pm, Afternoons: 2pm - 5pm, IELTS: 2pm to 5pm, Eves: 6pm - 8.30pm (Mon to Thurs).

Skills Workshops:

1 to 2pm Monday to Thursday
Writing - Mondays Vocabulary - Tuesday Conversation - Wednesday Pronunciation - Thursday

Student minimum age: 16 years

At ICE, all teachers:

• speak English as their 1st language
• have at least the CELTA (or equivalent) qualification
• take part in regular development sessions where they share ideas and keep up-todate
• with the latest teaching methods
• are University educated
• have passed our rigorous interview

PLEASE NOTE:

• registration fee for all courses is £45.
• Accomodation booking fee: £35 payable
• Your study time may depend on your language level.
• Students receive one course book included in their registration fee. If required, additional course books must be purchased for all students studying for over 2 weeks. These generally cost around £19 and are available at the college.

Other costs to consider:

• Currently, travel cards cost £26 per week for adults and £13 for children.
• Please remember, students need to budget for food which can be expensive in central London. If you are on a limited budget, we suggest students make up food for the day in advance.
• Taxi journeys to and from the airport cost in the region of £40 to £50 for 4 passengers.
• Travel insurance
• Students on fashion courses must budget £10 for paper and pens per week.
• **All prices are correct at the time of printing and are subject to change.

ICE Terms & Conditions

1. Enrolment for a course, together with the payment of the required deposit, creates a binding agreement to follow the course and to pay the full fees regardless of changes of the student’s plans. Fees must be paid prior to the commencement of the course. Any extenuating circumstances are subject solely to the discretion of the management.
2. ICE undertakes to provide a mutually agreed course of study. If for any reason the student absents him/herself without prior arrangement no refund will be given.
3. The Directors reserve the right to expel a student if he/she does not fulfil the above requirements or for behaviour disruptive to the general conduct of the Centre. In such cases no refund fees will be given.
4. In the event of a cancellation by the student booking in advance, for whatever reason, the following will apply:-
a) Cancellation must be made in writing and proof of writing must be provided by student.
b) Where a cancellation is received 7 days after enrolment there will be no refund whatsoever.
c) The deposit is non-refundable and any refund of tuition fees will be solely at the discretion of the Directors.
5. If students change their course of study during the term, no refunds will be given where the revised course involves fewer subjects. Holders of a student VISA are advised that the Centre is obliged to insist that a full-time course of at least 15 hours per week is followed.
6. Courses will only take place if justified by demand. If a course is cancelled by ICE and a student is unable to attend a replacement course, a refund of course fees will be made minus the cost of the course already studied.
7. Overseas students are reminded that they must comply with the Home Office regulations on immigration. Any student on a ‘Student VISA’ is required to achieve a minimum 80% attendance. Failure to do so will result in the Home Office being notified.
8. The College Prospectus is correct at the time of printing but is subject to alteration.
9. Any students enrolled for Cambridge Examinations are required to be enrolled at ICE at the time of the exam itself.
10. In order to take advantage of a cheaper price-bracket, any student wishing to extend their course, must inform ICE within the first two weeks of study.
11. In the event of a VISA refusal, the deposit paid will be refunded minus a £100 administration fee on receipt of an original VISA refusal letter.
12. In the event in which a VISA is granted later than desired, no refund will be given to a student whose course has to be shortened as a consequence.
13. If a student wishes to take holiday and to retain the course duration, a minimum of two weeks’ notice should be given in order to change course end dates.
14. Students must tell reception of any change of address or telephone number.