Address: 41 Worple Rd, London, SW19 4JZ, United Kingdom
Phone: +442089471921
Rating: 4.6
based on 135 reviews.
Facilities
Pros:
"Wimbledon School of English (WSE) deploys wide-range of facilities such as multimedia study centre, common room, fascinating garden."
"Everything including WI-FI, a study room, a coffee machine, a bar and a beautiful garden to spend time in; helped me feel at home."
"The school is fabulous with its unique architectural outlook and modern design for the inside."
"Impressing building and wonderful backyard."
"The school is well equipped, located 5 min walking from Wimbledon center."
"The location of the school is quiet and safe, and it takes 15 mins by train to get to central London."
"The area is green, save and my accommodation is walking distance."
Cons:
"Poor sound quality, high ceiling room with echo..60 percent of candidates complained about it."
"The Student accommodation in kings lodge is definitely not luxury, because I had mold in my bathroom."
Teaching Quality
Pros:
"The teachers are all very caring and professional, as well as the rest of the staff."
"Teachers are passionate about seeing their students succeed, they are truly invested in every person education."
"The teachers were indeed good and they were always willing to help."
"The teacher (p.e. Sean, Vittorio or Nicola) are very competent and now how to learn for certain Cambridge degrees."
"All of the teachers who I attended the course with had a deep impact on me and my studies in terms of professional efficiency, cheerful and positive attitude."
"The teachers are friendly and help you a lot, and they are pretty good at teaching keeping everyone interested in the lesson."
"The teachers are very friendly and work hard to help you with your academic progress at the best of their abilities."
Cons:
"In the peak season, school changed teacher with no reason they don't care what you think. Formal teachers are good but some part-time teacher isn't professional."
"The teachers from this school should take the OET test occasionally, because I'm not sure they would pass."
"I would not recommend an intensive OET course at this school."
"Furthermore the business and professional class is less challenging and not academic."
Social Program
Pros:
"The social programme is very varied and fun with activities for everyone."
"I could learn a lot from them and about their diverse cultures, both inside and outside the school by taking part in many of the activities offered by the school’s social program."
"The social program offers nice opportunities to meet people from all around the world or visit football matches, musicals and so on."
"With a variety of activities every week which can be joined by every student!"
"There're plenty of Social Activities such as quiz and salsa nights as well as theatre and city trips to Central London during weekdays and to e.g. Cambridge or Oxford on weekends."
"While learning English I was able to do lots of fun activities every week."
"The school offers a social programme every week which is great for meeting new people and exploring London."
Cons:
"Social program was really nice, unfortunately I took part in only two events, but I think they were really interesting."
Accommodation
Pros:
"I had a huge bedroom with all the facilities that I needed and a shared bathroom with both bath and shower."
"Great facilities and accommodation."
"I am staying in Queens Lodge and it is nice to live with other students so I can practice the English language all the time."
"I chose to stay with a family and I think it was the best option, they were very kind and helped me a lot with my English."
Cons:
"Although in the accommodation side they have a little issue with the arrangements and having the room you they have showed you."
"None of my problems were solved, I was kicked out of the house before the contract expiry date due to the mood of the homeowner and the school doesn't care."
Staff and Support
Pros:
"The students and the staff are so welcoming, always friendly and ready to help."
"The staff, and assigned teachers for our class have been absolutely supportive, patient and even encouraging."
"The staff are professional and helpful even if you have some issues with any institution."
"WSE has kind staff who help students to adapt in unfamiliar culture or living."
"All teachers and staff are very kind, caring, and friendly."
"The staff were perfect all the time in a good mood and friendly."
"Brilliant customer service! After booking a Cambridge exam before lockdown 3, I was uncomfortable turning up to the exam now January 2021 and mentioned to Renata. She was very empathetic and offered an alternative option to help."
Cons:
"Today I went to Wimbledon School of English to find out if there's any academic writing course and how much it costs... I felt her attitude was very rude."
"Many international students arrived at the school, and the school administration started to focus more on them while the old students get ignored."
"Since the first day at Wimbledon School of English, there was no professional organising."
Overall Experience
Pros:
"I totally recommend WSE and will miss training with them."
"After more than 2 months I feel much more confident to speak out."
"WSE is characterised by an environment of kindness, respect and a big variety of cultures."
"Great environment, great teachers."
"I would love to recommend this school."
"It was a great experience to study at WSE and I would love to stay longer than three weeks if I could."
"I have gained a lot from these classes and I definitely see improvement in my English."
Cons:
"People changing to General English after finishing an exam course might find GE classes a little bit boring."
"I would prefer to have more fresh food than precooked."
"If you want to improve your English, do not come to this school, especially during the summertime, because you will get nothing but a terrible experience."
"I do not recommend this school at all."
"I really do not recommend this school if you are looking for an academic English language or planning to take an English exam."
"I came on the first Monday of May, a Bank Holiday in England, but I do not know how an overseas student knows about this. They did not text me for not coming. Unfortunately, I went there, and the school was not open!"