About us
The International House World Organization is now one of the largest networks of language schools worldwide. When John and Brita Haycraft founded the organization in 1953, their main goal was to offer communication and practice-based courses with professional, motivated, and dedicated teachers. Today, IHWO operates in 52 countries with 160 schools that work closely together. They mutually support each other by sharing current teaching methods, distributing new professional materials, and even exchanging teaching staff.
The story of decades of success
Our history is an example of dedication and innovation: for decades, we have been helping students on the path to progress. Learn about the moments that shaped International House's success and, of course, still shape it today.
In 1953, John and Brita Haycraft founded the International House World Organisation to organise communication and practice-based language courses led by professional teachers.
International House Budapest opened its doors as the first member school in Central and Eastern Europe.
We have since opened our successful travel agency and opened the world to our clients! We now have over 40 partners in over 20 countries around the world!
We’ve expanded with new languages, and now you can learn over 12 foreign languages at our language school.
Today, we have become a globally recognized international language school: with over 160 member institutions in 52 countries around the world.
Our methods
You wouldn’t believe how many ways you can express yourself in English!
Students use up-to-date materials from various sources in groups, pairs, or with the whole class. They study printed texts, recordings, videos, and multimedia content, work with real-life materials, and engage in puzzles, exercises, questionnaires, and communication activities. All of this is aimed at developing learning and study skills to ensure even faster and more effective learning.
We know how to maximise your learning
In our courses, you’ll actively participate in tasks, discussions, and other activities, not just passively listen to the teacher. Through exciting challenges and engaging, relevant topics, you’ll continuously progress and stay motivated.
Maximum flexibility, tailored to you
YOU are at the center of learning, not the other way around!
At our schools, language learning is fully tailored to you.
Techniques and Methods
Our experienced teachers use a wide range of methods and techniques to activate your English skills.
You'll work with up-to-date materials from a wide range of sources.
You can learn in groups or pairs, and occasionally, the entire class will work together.
You’ll study printed texts, audio recordings, videos, and multimedia materials.
We provide real-life materials – newspapers, magazines, TV shows, and more.
Playful learning: Puzzles, problems, situational tasks, questionnaires, and surveys await you.
What can you expect?
Discussions, simulations, role plays, communication activities.
We work with ideas that all contribute to more effective language learning.
Language learning is not just about studying grammar!
Our courses offer the following:
Learning
Grammar, vocabulary, expressions, building sentences, pronunciation, technical language for your work.
Practice
Exercises, tasks, and games using the target language you learned.
Guidance
Feedback on your development and guidance for your growth.
Building confidence
You can use your language skills, and practise it through communicative activities and build confidence.
Developing skills
Improve in listening, reading, writing, speaking - in everything!
Evaluation
Assessments and evaluations tailored to your current level for your development.
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IH Customer Promises
Make your dreams come true and explore new opportunities at International House, in a positive and enjoyable learning environment!
We use a well-structured curriculum
With our carefully designed courses and supporting services, we facilitate learning and ensure the successful mastery of the material.
We provide an online placement test
Based on a written and oral test before enrollment, we provide professional assistance in selecting the course that best suits your needs.
We are the epitome of precision.
We provide accurate, clear, and straightforward information regarding any questions about the course.
We work with qualified instructors
Our well-trained instructors and teacher trainers lead the courses. Our teachers regularly participate in further training. For children's courses, we have instructors specifically trained in teaching children.
We pay close attention to everything
The courses are supervised by highly skilled lead teachers, ensuring the appropriate, up-to-date curriculum and necessary teaching tools to make the course experience always positive.
We conduct regular assessments
We promote progress in learning through regular assessments. We provide opportunities for discussions and counseling to help you discover effective learning methods.
We pay attention to feedback
To continuously improve our services, we greatly value feedback and strive to respond to suggestions during ongoing courses, working to address any issues that may arise
We are empathetic
At International House Language School, we respect diversity and inclusivity. We strive to ensure that all our clients receive equal treatment and feel valued.
Get to know our team
We'd like to introduce ourselves to you!
Hassan
Ádám
Fidan
Ewelina
Zsuzsa
Alessio
Timea
Gyöngyvér
WangLu
Klára
Wanqi
Kate
Dylan
Juan
Oyinda
Nele
Erika
Anzhelika
Kata
We are looking for new colleagues!
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