IH London Prep

IH Placement & Interview Practice App

Independent OTC preparation tool for IH London online level placement readiness, speaking interview confidence, bilingual vocabulary and tutor-led review.

Speaking10 themesSelf, school, hobbies, London and future plans
Vocabulary320 slotsCore bilingual interview and class-survival words
PlacementA2-B2 rangeGrammar, usage and short reading logic practice
Plan7 daysDiagnostic, topic practice, mock flow and weak-word review

IH London pre-arrival guidance asks learners to complete the online placement test before the course starts. Public IH guidance also describes a one-to-one teacher interview or conversation to clarify the learner's English level.

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What the app prepares for

IH London public guidance describes an online level placement test before the course and a one-to-one teacher interview/conversation to further assess and clarify English level. IH Young Learner guidance also describes initial online assessment and placement into level- and age-appropriate classes. OTC therefore prepares readiness, speaking confidence and vocabulary, not official answers.

Online level testBefore course start

Practice: grammar control, everyday vocabulary, short reading logic and common learner-error review.

Speaking interviewWeek before course / teacher check

Practice: clear self-introduction, school and hobbies answers, London expectations and polite repair phrases.

Young learner placementAge and level fit

Practice: natural, honest answers that help the school place the learner appropriately.

Zoom readinessOnline communication

Practice: camera, microphone, full-name identification, polite question repair and safe online behaviour.

Embedded Practice App

Use the IH placement and interview practice app inside OTC Study Hub.

The embedded version opens directly for learners, families and tutors. The standalone version is also public for independent practice.

Independent OTC practice resource. Not an official International House London publication, official placement test, official interview script, official question bank or guaranteed-placement product.

Sources used

Evidence base

01IH London pre-arrival placement guidance

Learners are asked to complete the online level placement test before the course starts; the school may then use a speaking interview or teacher conversation to clarify level.

02IH London chart-your-progress guidance

Public IH guidance states learners take an online level placement test before the course and have a one-to-one teacher interview to clarify level.

03IH London Young Learners handbook

Young learner guidance describes initial online assessment, level- and age-appropriate classes, communicative activities and online classroom expectations.