How will TopUp Leaning London (Tti School of English) ensure the safety of students and staff at the school?

With UK Government lifted all its Covid related restrictions and we have adjusted our Covid-19 (Coronavirus) procedures from April 30th, 2022

  • Students are encouraged to do the test once a week at home
  • In-school Covid testing is only offered to those who are not feeling well and is free of charge to our students and staff
  • Masks are not compulsory but students can choose to wear masks in the classroom or common areas
  • Classrooms will be cleaned and sanitised at the end of each day.
  • Where this is not against fire safety regulations, doors will be left open to ensure ventilation throughout the building and to reduce the need for touching door handles. Doors will be cleaned each day before students arrive and throughout the day.
  • Students will need to buy their own copy of the coursebook. 

Can’t find the answer to your question here? Simply send your query to our Principal who will be happy to help you: info.london@topuplearning.com

We have a number of safety measures in place in order to keep our students and staff safe. We stay up-to-date with UK Government guidelines and our measures may change slightly based on the advice from the government.

  • Lateral flow antigen testing will take place at school for all staff and students. This will be offered free of charge three times per week. (Monday, Wednesday and Friday)
  • Lateral flow device (LFD) testing is a fast and simple way to test people who do not have symptoms of COVID-19, but who may still be spreading the virus.
  • The tests are easy to use and give results in 30 minutes. Those who test positive must immediately self-isolate to avoid passing the virus on to others.
  • Hand sanitiser will be available in every classroom and throughout the school. All staff and students will be asked to sanitise their hands on arrival and re-entry to the building and periodically throughout the day.
  • A temperature check will be taken on arrival in school on a daily basis using a using a non-contact thermometer.
  • Our reception will be staffed by one member of staff who will deal services that cannot be offered online. One student at a time will be allowed in Reception and we will have a socially distanced queuing system.
  • Classrooms will be cleaned and sanitised at the end of each day.
  • Where this is not against fire safety regulations, doors will be left open to ensure ventilation throughout the building and to reduce the need for touching door handles. Doors will be cleaned each day before students arrive and throughout the day.
  • Students will need to buy their own copy of the coursebook. 
  • Before you arrive in the UK you must provide the address where you will be staying in the UK and your contact details, as well as details of your travel arrangements. You must do this before you arrive, but you can do it more than 48 hours before your arrival. You do this by using the Public Health Passenger Locator Form. Please make sure you have a printout of the completed form or access to it on your phone to show to the UK immigration officer when you arrive.
  • You must also have proof of a negative COVID-19 test to travel to England from abroad. Details of testing before arriving in the UK
  • If you arrive in England from somewhere outside the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man you must quarantine for 10 days on arrival.
  • Under the Test to Release scheme you can choose to pay for a private COVID-19 test. If the result is negative, you can end your quarantine after 5 days. Please follow this link for the most up to date advice: UK Government Advice
  • If quarantine is necessary from your country, we will arrange accommodation for you and you will have access to online classes during the 10-day period. During your quarantine period you must remain at your address in the UK for at least 10 days. There will be spot checks from the UK authorities to ensure compliance with quarantine.
  • You will receive help and support from your residence/host and/or TopUp Learning London (Tti) if you are required to quarantine.
  • If you have been in or through any of the countries listed on the UK Government’s ‘red list’ in the 10 days prior to arrival in the UK, you will be refused entry. You can check the countries on the ‘red list’ here.
  • You will need to take a placement test before your arrival. We will email this to you when you enrol.
  • The speaking section of the test will be done via Zoom with the Director of Studies.
  • We will ask you to send us a scan of your passport so that we do not need to handle your passport when you arrive. However, if we still need to see your passport we will ask you to show it to us.
  • If you require a visa to study in the UK, we will ask you to take a photograph of the visa page of your passport after your arrival in the UK and to email the photo to us.
  • You will be sent a digital version of our welcome pack.
  • Before you arrive in the UK you must provide the address where you will be staying in the UK and your contact details, as well as details of your travel arrangements. You must do this before you arrive, but you can do it more than 48 hours before your arrival. You do this by using the Public Health Passenger Locator Form. Please make sure you have a printout of the completed form or access to it on your phone to show to the UK immigration officer when you arrive.
  • You must also have proof of a negative COVID-19 test to travel to England from abroad. Details of testing before arriving in the UK
  • If you arrive in England from somewhere outside the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man you must quarantine for 10 days on arrival.
  • Under the Test to Release scheme you can choose to pay for a private COVID-19 test. If the result is negative, you can end your quarantine after 5 days. Please follow this link for the most up to date advice: UK Government Advice
  • If quarantine is necessary from your country, we will arrange accommodation for you and you will have access to online classes during the 10-day period. During your quarantine period you must remain at your address in the UK for at least 10 days. There will be spot checks from the UK authorities to ensure compliance with quarantine.
  • You will receive help and support from your residence/host and/or TopUp Learning London (Tti) if you are required to quarantine.
  • If you have been in or through any of the countries listed on the UK Government’s ‘red list’ in the 10 days prior to arrival in the UK, you will be refused entry. You can check the countries on the ‘red list’ here.
  • The residences have clear and comprehensive guidelines and risk assessments in place to cover their new COVID-19 procedures. When you book your accommodation, we will issue you with the guidelines for the residence you have booked. Examples of enhanced procedures include more frequent cleaning, restrictions on shared spaces, rotas for use of the kitchens.
  • Host families will provide you with their normal warm welcome. However, they will keep their houses safe by increasing the frequency of cleaning and providing hand sanitiser in their homes, which you are strongly encouraged to use frequently. To reduce the chance of infection you will not be able to move to a different host until you have stayed at your current host for at least two weeks.
  • Please make sure you bring enough pens and pencils and paper with you for your own use.
  • We suggest you bring enough masks or face coverings and alcohol-based hand sanitiser to last you for at least a week. It is possible to buy extra supplies of these items once you have arrived. Face masks or coverings should not be worn for more than 4 hours as they become ineffective after that time. If you feel you need or want to wear a face mask for extended periods of time, you may need two or even three for each day.
  • Face coverings are mandatory on public transport in England and this includes your taxi from the airport. However, this does not have to be a mask. Anything that sufficiently covers your mouth and nose is acceptable.
  • You may want to bring some disposable plastic gloves for extra protection.
  • On arrival please do not travel by public transport from the airport.
  • We strongly advise you to arrange an airport transfer for you to your accommodation. We can book this for you. We can only arrange single transfers unless you are travelling with people you know. Please be prepared to wear a mask or face-covering in the taxi and to lift your own luggage into the back of the car. If you are unable to lift your own luggage the driver will do it for you but he/she may wipe your luggage with sanitising gel before handling it.
  • The Social Programme has always been an important and popular aspect of our students’ experience of TopUp Learning London (Tti).
  • While restrictions are in place, we will be running a modified Social Programme. The exact activities will be dependent on UK Government guidelines in place at the time.
  • All activities will be risk assessed thoroughly before going ahead to ensure that any potential risk to students and staff is managed.
  • Yes, our roof terrace and Study Lounge are spacious enough to maintain social distancing.
  • While the sit uation in the UK has greatly improved, it is still a good idea to social distance when possible.
  • You are now able to travel around the UK and explore all that this great country has to offer.
  • However, please note that the four nations of the UK are managing restrictions in different ways and guidance varies from one nation to the next. What may be permissible in England might not yet be permissible in Scotland or Wales.
  • The school Coffee Bar will offer free tea, coffee and water as always! We also recommend that you bring plenty of water from your accommodation.
  • There are plenty of shops and cafés in Camden where it is possible to buy food. Marks and Spencer’s supermarket is a popular option amongst our students, and you can buy snacks and lunchtime food, such as sandwiches and sushi there. Cafés are offering a takeaway service. Please note that they will be busier at lunchtime, so we recommend buying your food in advance, if that is possible.
  • We are pleased to offer a free cancellation and refund on tuition fees if you can’t attend the classes due to COVID-19. Please note the refund process will take up to three months to complete.
  • Alternatively, you can move your enrolment, both course and accommodation, to later date. No additional fees are required. We can allow you to change the course dates up to three times for free, but it must within a 12 month calendar period
  • If a student or a member of staff contracts COVID-19, the school may need to close for up to 2 days for deep cleaning. During this period, all courses will be moved online.
  • In the unlikely event of a Government shutdown, all courses will be moved online, and you will be very welcome to stay in your accommodation and remain in the UK or return home and continue studying from there. If you do not wish to transfer to online courses, you will be offered a credit note valid for one year from your last day studying with us.
  • We will be asking all our students to tell us immediately if they feel unwell, either by calling the school during opening hours or calling the emergency number outside opening hours and if they suspect they have COVID-19 symptoms.
  • If a student or staff member appears unwell in school, we may take their temperature using a non-contact thermometer and if we feel they are displaying potential symptoms of COVID-19 they will be asked to return to their residence, host family or home.
  • The student or staff member will be asked to request a COVID-19 test as soon as possible and no later than 5 days. The test can be requested online. If the student or staff member tests positive, everyone in their class ‘bubble’ will be informed and will need to self-isolate for 10 days. Your classes will be moved online.
  • For data protection reasons, we may not be able to tell you who has tested positive.
  • You do not need to pay for a COVID-19 test in the UK.
  • If you have symptoms of COVID-19 then you must self-isolate for at least 10 days. If you are with a host, they will also have to self-isolate. If you are in a residence, then everyone staying there will have to self-isolate as you are regarded as being part of the same household.
  • During your period of self-isolation, we will keep in regular contact with you to ensure that you have everything you need and that you are well. You can also keep in contact with us either by calling the school number within working hours or the emergency number outside of working hours.
  • If you need to consult a medical professional, you can call 111 on your phone and trained professionals will be able to help you. We can help you with this if you need us to.
  • If you need to self-isolate because you have come into contact with someone who has COVID-19, then you can continue your class online.
  • Up-to-date information on self-isolation can be found on the NHS England website.
  • We believe these are a great way to learn English if you are not able to travel to the UK. They can also be a fantastic way to prepare for your trip to the UK if you want to improve your English before you start your face-to-face course or if you would like to do some follow-up study after you return home. Please follow this link to our online courses Top Up Learning.

General

TopUp Learning London (Tti School of English) is in the heart of Camden Town, London. The school is a two-minute walk from the underground station (Northern Line) and has easy access to buses.

Have a look at our Brochure which contains a map showing the school location plus the attractions of Camden.
You can also use Google Maps – enter our post code: London NW1 0NE.

Of course, our friendly, professional and well-informed staff are here to help

Yes, we have a lovely roof terrace with tables and chairs. Students spend their break times outside, talking (in English), drinking our free tea and coffee, playing chess and sometimes smoking!

There are many great places to eat near the school. Camden market can offer food from all over the world, and you can eat lunch locally for as little as £3. There are also lots of restaurants and cafés nearby, and you can eat a different cuisine every day! We are also close to 3 supermarkets for students to create their own meals.

TopUp Learning London (Tti School of English) is in an old building with lots of character and stairs but no lifts! The structure cannot be changed so unfortunately there is no access for wheelchair users.

TopUp Learning London (Tti School of English) is open every Monday and Wednesday 8.30am – 7.00pm and on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8.30am – 5.30pm.

We will stop normal classes on December 15th. but our Christmas Course is available from 18th to 29th December 2023 and it is also possible to take individual tuition during this period.

We are also closed at weekends and for public holidays in 2023 (2nd January, 7th and 10th April, 1st and 29th May, 28th August, 25th and 26th December).

Yes, we can help you arrange taxi transfers. Please send us your request @info.london@topuplearning.com or book the airport transfer on the application form. You can also find out how much we charge for airport transfer from: https://ttischool.com/learn-english-in-london/price-list/

Accommodation

Please look at the Accommodation and Services page to see the range we can offer.

TopUp Learning London (Tti School of English) self-catering study rooms are all within easy walking distance of the school and we also have a selection of homestays which are within 30 minutes of the school (these rooms are very popular, so book early to avoid disappointment). We provide plenty of other accommodation some of which is also within walking distance. Our furthest accommodation options are no more than 50 minutes journey time door to door.

Of course It depends on where you are staying. To find out the price of any journey in London visit www.tfl.gov.uk. It is important to note that public transport in London is much cheaper with an Oyster card. You can get them from an Underground Station ticket office ( £5 deposit, no forms to fill in, simply pay for as much credit as you want to put on the card).

Yes all TopUp Learning London (Tti School of English) self-catering accommodation has WI-FI internet access. However you should check when booking a homestay as we cannot guarantee that all homes will have WI-FI.

You will be sharing with another TopUp Learning London (Tti School of English) student of the same gender. We try to make sure that you will not be sharing with a speaker of your mother tongue, but in the busy periods (Summer) this might not be possible.

All TopUp Learning London (Tti School of English) accommodation is from Sunday to Saturday and you should arrive at your accommodation between 3.00pm – 10.00pm. Your house manager will be there to let you in and show you your room.

You should call the school emergency phone – 0044(0)7899677528 – someone will be able to help you

We will stop normal classes on 20th December 2022 but our Christmas Course is available from 19th to 30th December 2022 and it is also possible to take individual tuition during this period.

We are also closed at weekends and for public Bank Holidays in 2022 (1st January, 25th and 27th December 2022)

Yes, but we recommend sending post to TopUp Learning London (Tti School of English), 148 Camden High Street, London NW1 0NE, where you can collect it on arrival at school.

There is a £60 charge per person for accommodation administration.

If you have booked homestay, full payment upon confirmation of homestay.

If you have booked student residence, 2 weeks rent or 20% of total fees, whichever is greater is required and balance payment 28 days before check-in.

No refund will be provided if cancellation within 28 days before check-in.

We hope that you will find the following information useful. As customs in different countries vary, you may occasionally be surprised by the way things are done here in the UK. For example, it is not usual for a family in London to employ a maid, so your host is likely to take care of the home themselves.

The following information is designed to help you understand:

1.What you can expect of your hosts

2.What your hosts will expect of you

GENERAL INFORMATION

Your hosts will treat you as one of the family, but this means that you will need to fit in with their family routine, which may be different to what you are used to. If there is anything that you do not understand or are unhappy about, please do not be afraid to ask your host. Misunderstandings can sometimes occur because of language difficulties and it is best to sort out any worries at the beginning!

A homestay does not provide guests with a service similar to a hotel. However, we guarantee you a high standard of accommodation with friendly hosts, all of whom we know personally. Your host is there to help you but not to serve you. Politeness and friendliness are a normal part of English family life and it is customary to say “good morning”, “good evening” and “thank you” to your hosts when they have been helpful. They should do the same.

Please note that when staying in a homestay, you are staying as a guest of the host family. It is therefore very different from an apartment share or a student residence. When staying with a host family you should respect the house rules, including limiting your luggage to one or two suitcases. If you require more baggage and therefore a large amount of storage space, this must be indicated in your request.

Please note that all guests should be either studying or attending an internship and are therefore expected to vacate the homestay between the hours of 10:00 and 16:00 to attend their course/internship (good health permitting).

ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES

Please be aware that you are staying with a host family and therefore arrival and departure times need to be arranged prior to arrival. Please ensure you give as much notice as possible to your host, to enable them to arrange to be at home to greet you upon arrival.

Unless special arrangement has been made and agreed with your host prior to arrival, the following check in and out times apply:

WEEKEND ARRIVALS

Check in is always after 15:00 and before 21:00

Check out is before 10:00 am

WEEKDAY ARRIVALS

Please note that most hosts will be at work during the daytime so unless prior arrangement has been agreed all weekday arrivals must be after 18:00 and before 21:00.

YOUR ROOM

Your room is your own private area for sleeping, relaxing and studying. Your host will clean your room before you arrive. It is your responsibility to keep the room clean and tidy during your stay. Bedrooms in family homes do not usually have their own key. Heating is normally switched off at night while you sleep. Friends should not be brought to your room, either to visit or stay overnight, without your host’s permission. You are not entitled to use the room to accommodate anyone other than yourself.

If you wish to play music, or if your room has a TV, please keep the volume low, not to watch loaded movies, and respect your hosts’ need for quiet, both at bed-time and possibly at other times during the day. If you wish to plug in your own appliances (such as a computer or radio), please check with your host first. The UK uses appliances with 220 volts, which is different from some other countries such as the USA and some Latin American countries.

Your host will change your bed sheets and pillow-cases in every two weeks.

THE REST OF THE HOUSE

You will be able to use the main living areas of the house such as the sitting and dining rooms. Most students watch TV or converse with the family in one of the communal rooms. If you have booked Half Board accommodation, your meals will be taken with the family.

Some hosts may have a private study room, which is not for the use of other family members and guests. Bedrooms are always private. Students/guests must never enter the bedrooms of their host family. Please note you cannot use any other room in the house to store your belongings, unless in special circumstances where the host family has granted permission.

Your host is responsible for cleaning the communal areas of the house, but you should help keep the home tidy by not leaving your belongings around.

In winter, homes are centrally heated. Heating is normally regulated by a timer and set to go off at certain times of the day when the family is not at home. If you are not warm enough, please discuss this with your host. It is advisable to keep a woollen cardigan or jacket handy for extra warmth in or out of the home. English homes are not usually air-conditioned in summer but the climate is rarely unbearably hot and rooms can be cooled by opening a window.

BATHROOMS

English bathrooms may be different from what you are used to in your own country. For example, some may have a hand held shower attachment instead of an overhead shower. It is not common for bathrooms to have bidets.

The number of bathrooms per home will vary, and unless you have booked a room with private bathroom, you will usually have to share a bathroom with other people. It is important to be considerate and not to spend a long time bathing or showering if others are waiting to use the bathroom.

As there will be some busy times during the day (such as early in the morning) for bathroom use, it is best to agree bathroom usage times in advance with your hosts. This way you can be sure to be on time for classes and other family members can get to work or school.

Your host is responsible for cleaning the bathrooms and ensuring that they are always clean, but please leave the bathroom as you would wish to find it as there may be someone waiting to use it straight after you. Please take care not to leave a wet floor, your personal toothbrush and other items should be left tidy out of respect for others.

Your host will provide toilet paper, but you should purchase your own “toiletries” such as toothpaste, body soap/shower gel, shampoo etc. Please do not help yourself to other peoples’ toiletries. Toilet paper should not be removed from the bathroom for cosmetic use. Chemist shops such as Boots offer a wide choice of good, inexpensive bath products and cosmetics. Used toilet paper should be disposed of in the toilet (not in the rubbish bin) while feminine sanitary/hygienic products and cotton wool should be disposed of in the bathroom rubbish bin (not in the toilet).

MEALS

Meal times in the UK vary from family to family. Generally speaking, English families eat earlier than, for example, in continental Europe. It is important that you check with the family as soon as you arrive, what time breakfast and dinner are served. If these times conflict with your study schedule, you should discuss this with your host. If you have booked Half Board accommodation and cannot get home on time on a certain evening, you should telephone your host to advise them. They may be able to leave your dinner ready for you to reheat when you return.

Breakfast times are normally arranged according to the time that your host has to get to work. If breakfast time is too early or late for you, you may have to prepare your own breakfast. This should be discussed with your host who will explain where to find the breakfast ingredients. It is important to note that few English families still provide a traditional English cooked breakfast. Your accommodation includes Continental Breakfast.

English food may be different from what you are used to. It may be necessary for you to adapt to the new flavours or way in which food is cooked. It is unlikely that you will be provided with bottled (mineral) water as most British families drink the tap water, which is safe and palatable.

Dinners: If there is anything you particularly dislike or cannot eat, please discuss this with your host.

Continental Breakfast normally consists of fruit juice, cereal, toast or bread with butter and marmalade or jam and tea or coffee. If you should wish to purchase extra breakfast items for yourself, please check with your host first and arrange to keep them in the refrigerator.

Dinner is based on host’s plan for their weekly meals. It is not always cooked meal. Host might not be at home for every meal.

Please note, that you will not be entitled to use the kitchen except to make tea or coffee, unless you have booked Self-Catering accommodation or Bed & Breakfast accommodation and the host family allow free use.

Please do not take any food from your host’s kitchen without asking first. Your host will provide you with the meals booked but this does not include snacks throughout the day.

You will be expected to wash all dishes, pots and pans and clean the kitchen thoroughly after use.

Please do not store or eat food in your bedroom.

FOOD ALLERGIES

Please note that hosts are not professional chefs and are unlikely to have undertaken any training or have qualifications in the preparation of food. They are preparing meals for themselves and their families and you will be joining them. Their meals may contain products with peanuts, tree nuts, soy, milk, eggs and wheat. Even if it is not clearly obvious that the food contains any of these ingredients, there may have been cross-contamination somewhere in the production or the preparation of their meals.

If you have a food allergy we strongly recommend that you choose a meal plan such as self-catering that enables you to be responsible for what you eat and how your food is prepared. Home from Home Student Services accepts no liability for anyone who has a food allergy but chooses to ignore this advice and stays with a host on a meal plan in which food is provided.

TELEPHONE

Your host’s telephone is for you to receive calls from family and close friends only. To preserve your host’s privacy, please do not give your host’s telephone number to casual acquaintances made in London. If you need to make and receive a large number of social calls, you are advised to consider purchasing a “pay-as-you-go” mobile (cell) phone once you have arrived.

It is advisable to check with your host on the earliest and latest times each day, which are convenient for you to receive calls and then advise your family and friends accordingly. In order not to inconvenience your host, you are advised to limit the number of calls you receive and restrict them to a reasonable length, so as not to tie up the telephone lines for long periods.

You are not entitled to use your host’s telephone to make outgoing calls or to connect to the Internet without permission. There are many public telephones and inexpensive Internet cafés all over London.

Some hosts will permit you to make outgoing calls using a phone card to call out (which can be purchased easily at many outlets in London). Please ask permission to do this. It is, however, advisable to make your calls from public telephones outside the home. Unlike in some countries, local calls are not free in the U.K.

INTERNET

If you do not have your own laptop the host may let you use their computer. If so, please respect their private documents and files and do not spend too long using their computer as others in the house may also need to use it. While we will endeavour to resolve the situation as best we can, we are not liable for any lack of internet connectivity at the host’s home. If it is crucial you have internet access at all time, we recommend you purchase a USB dongle, available from most mobile phone shops.

LATE ARRIVALS

If you are planning to go out for the evening and return home late, please advise your host in advance so that they do not worry.

VALUABLES

Neither Home from Home Student Services, nor your host, are responsible for your personal possessions. You are advised to take out a student insurance policy to cover you in case your belongings are lost or stolen in or out of the home.

If you have brought valuable items, such as jewellery, computers, cameras or cash with you, you are advised to ask your host where they can be stored for safekeeping. You are not advised to keep large amounts of cash in your room or on your person.

FRIENDS

If you should wish to invite a friend over to visit, you must first ask your host’s permission. Please bear in mind that the entertaining of friends by students in a family home is not an entitlement of your stay as some families feel it is an invasion of their privacy. If they allow you to have visitors, please agree a leaving time for your visitor(s) with your host family.

CONVERSATION WITH THE HOST

Hosts are aware that you would like to practise your English and are happy to help you with your English conversation and sometimes with homework. Please remember that hosts are not teachers and as some of them have busy schedules they may not always have free time to talk at the time most convenient to you.

For example, if your school finishes late and you do not return home until 10 p.m. after dinner is over, your host may be tired and preparing to go to bed. You are advised to discuss schedules with your host in order to plan your time together.

FINALLY…

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask one of our experienced team by emailing info.london@topuplearning.com. We check our emails very frequently, even at weekends. We are here to ensure your stay in London is safe, happy and comfortable!

Accreditations

All member centres of EnglishUK are accredited by the British Council through the Accreditation UK scheme. This means they meet rigorous standards of teaching, management, learning resources and student welfare. It is an assurance of quality and only accredited centres can use this logo, so look out for it.

The British Council inspected and accredited TopUp Learning London (Tti School of English) in August 2021.

Here’s what they said about us:

“Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, premises and facilities, and leisure opportunities.”

Click here for more details about British Council accreditation

English UK is the world’s leading language teaching association with more than 450 members – all accredited by the British Council – including private language schools, educational trusts and charities and language centres in further education colleges and universities.

Click here to visit the English UK website

Course Information

New students can join a course on any Monday except public holidays.

There is no upper limit on a study period, the minimum is 1 week; if you can only stay for a limited time we recommend an intensive course (25 lessons or more per week).

Our minimum age is 16 for General English courses and for homestay accommodation with parental or guardian consent. Our minimum age is 18 for other accommodation options.

You can book a course via the internet – Book Now – by phone, or through a local language travel agent.

All our courses are designed to give you high quality lessons and be value for money, so the only limit is time and money! One of our most popular courses is a 20-lesson per week course, which combines 3 lessons of General English and 1 lesson of a Module, e.g. Business English, Speaking and Vocabulary, or IELTS. (* – a lesson is 50 minutes)

A full-time course is more than 15 hours organised study per week (20 lessons or more), a part-time course is any course less than 15 hours.

We only have English classes, but you can study on a variety of courses for specific purposes, such as Art and Fashion, IELTS, Cambridge Exams, or Business.

We want to make sure you are always in the correct level. When you have made enough improvement in your class and your teacher feels you are ready, you may take a level test. The level test includes grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and speaking, and you must pass all parts of the test to move to the next level.

Subject to availability, you can change from the morning to the afternoon. If you change from the evening course ( pm to 9 pm) or wish to add additional classes, you will need to pay a supplement

It is TopUp Learning London (Tti School of English) policy not to give refunds but we will give you a credit note for the remainder of your course which is valid for 1 year from the date of issue.

Our full cancellation policy can be found here.

When you book your course, you will be sent a link to a grammar test and an online speaking interview will be arranged with the Director of Studies. You will then be placed into a class according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

If following a General English course you will be given a Tti School certificate with the dates of your course and the level you have attained. Please look at the IELTSCambridge B2 First Exam and Cambridge C1 Advanced Exam pages for details of preparation courses for internationally recognised external exam certificates.

The exam preparation courses do not include exam fees. Registration for the IELTS exam is £195 and for Cambridge B2 First exam/Cambridge C1 Advanced exam/Cambridge C2 Proficiency exam around £180. Note that while we can help you book your test, we cannot book it for you.

A book is required for all main classes. The book is included in the price of your course.

TopUp Learning London (Tti School of English) uses the Communicative Method of language teaching. This means that the lessons concentrate on using English in real situations. Each week the teacher designs the timetable including grammar, vocabulary, the four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) as well as pronunciation, error correction and role-plays.

Money

Yes, we require a minimum deposit of £255 for courses of four weeks or more, or £155 for courses of less than 4 weeks.

Paying for your course and accommodation at TopUp Learning London (Tti School of English) couldn’t be easier! TopUp Learning London (Tti School of English) has partnered with Flywire to make your international payments to us for your course and accommodation fees safe and easy. Flywire allows you to pay securely from any country and any bank, generally in your home currency. Click here to make your payment and learn more. TopUp Learning London (Tti School of English) is also happy to accept payments by bank transfer and credit card. We accept Mastercard, Maestro, Visa/Electron, Solo, and JCB cards. Please add 2% for the card company’s handling charge. Payments can also be made in cash.

The payment of the balance of the course fees must be paid on the dates agreed when you register (normally 2 weeks before your course starts).

A registration fee of £55 is charged on all courses to cover the cost of the e-learning programme, registration and a final course certificate.

It is a good idea to take out insurance. You can either arrange this independently or take out student cover with ‘Course-u-can’ a company we recommend that specializes in Student Insurance Cover and that many of our students have found to offer a very good package.

Visa Questions

If you come from a country which requires a Student Visa, yes. If you are a European student but are not part of EEA or a Swiss national, you WILL need a visa
We are able to provide all the necessary documentation for visa applications once you have enrolled at our school.
Yes you can, please tell us as soon as you know. If you have booked accommodation with us, we cannot guarantee the room will still be free.

Yes you can. TopUp Learning London (Tti School of English) needs to see the rejection letter from your local Embassy/Consulate and then we will refund you any fees paid, less the registration fee and deposit. However, no refund will be provided if the visa rejection is caused by fraudulent activities conducted by the visa applicant and is not made aware to the school prior in receiving a confirmation of enrolment from the school.

Class Information

There is a maximum of 15 students in all General English classes. Exam preparation courses have a maximum of 12 students.
We have 7 classrooms in our main centre located at 148 Camden High Street.

TopUp Learning London (Tti School of English) has lots of different nationalities – Nationality Profile.

Our average age is around 24, but this changes in the summer, coming down to about 21 years old.

All our teachers are qualified EFL teachers and are native level English speakers. Meet our teachers.

First day questions

  • Money: there are banks and cash machines near the school, but it is a good idea to bring some British pounds (GBP) with you, or get them at the airport when you arrive. £50-£100 should be enough until you can get to a bank. We don’t advise you to carry large amounts of money in your pockets or bag. In addition, London is becoming increasingly cashless, and during the pandemic, many businesses have stopped accepting cash. If you do not have a credit or debit card, you could consider a card you can top up in your home country, such as one provided by WeSwap, Tide, or Monzo.
  • Laptop computer: the school and TopUp Learning London (Tti School of English) study rooms have wireless Internet. If you bring your laptop please insure it before you travel.
  • Mobile phone: many students buy a “pay as you talk” SIM card for about £5 at one of the shops near the school.
  • Electrical adapter: the UK mains electricity is 240V and 50Hz. An adaptor may be useful, but you can buy these near the school easily too.
  • Hairdryer: these are not provided at TopUp Learning London (Tti School of English) accommodation, so it is a good idea to bring one with you. However, you can buy one locally for as little as £8 (at the shop called Argos, for example).
  • Clothes: the weather in the UK can be very hot in the summer and very cold in the winter but is generally mild, although it is very changeable and so whatever the season, bring clothes for a range of different weather conditions!
  • Documents: Print out and bring all the documents the school or your agent gives you, especially accommodation and taxi confirmations.
  • Maps: We will give you a map of the local area when you arrive, but it’s a good idea to look up a map of the area on http://maps.google.co.uk/maps before you come. Input the postcode of the school: NW1 0NE. Maps of London are available in a local bookshop.

On the first day at school you should arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of your first class. You should have done a grammar entry test and speaking test before coming to London but if you haven’t, please come earlier and you can do it at school on your first morning. Then you will have a welcome meeting before going to your first class.

Make sure that you are on time, then you will be relaxed. There is nothing special you need to do, but bring your enthusiasm and interest in English.

Our average age is around 24, but this changes in the summer, coming down to about 21 years old.

Please bring your passport, pens, pencils and paper.

In-school facilities

Yes. WiFi is available throughout the school.

Yes you can. We have a self-access library with English language books, pronunciation guides, vocabulary books and audio-visual materials.

Yes we do. Our social programme is an excellent and fun way to continue to improve your English. Each week, we provide activities run by staff from the school as well as giving suggestions for things you can do on other days and trips you can go on at the weekend.

We try to keep the cost of the activities we offer to a minimum, and many are free. Some activities may have a small charge between £3-£8. The weekend excursions that we can book for you are charged at approx £40 per person.

Living in London

Unfortunately not. If your visa does not specifically say you can work, you will not be able to do so in London.

Yes, TopUp Learning London (Tti School of English) can help you to open a bank account. Please come to the office with the name and address of the bank that you would like to open the account with and we can issue a letter.

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