Destination guide
Coverage: 101 schools and 114 campuses published so far. Research is substantial for this country but not exhaustive.
Languages taught here: English
Country notes reviewed 17 October 2026.
As published by GOV.UK on 2026-10-17: a Standard Visitor can study a short course, including English language courses, for up to 6 months. The course must be at an accredited UK institution, it cannot be at an academy or state-funded school (with one stated exception), and distance-learning courses may run longer. Check the official page, rules change. official source
As published by GOV.UK on 2026-10-17: the Short-term study visa is for English language courses lasting more than 6 months but no more than 11 months; courses of 6 months or less need a Visitor visa and longer courses a Student visa. The page lists restrictions, including that holders cannot extend the visa, change courses or bring dependants. Check the official page, rules change. official source
As published by English UK on 2026-10-17: it describes itself as the national association of English language centres in the UK and says it represents accredited English language providers. The page links to Accreditation UK information but did not itself explain the scheme, so check English UK or the British Council for how accreditation works. official source
114 campuses from 101 schools, listed A to Z by school name. Paid placements are labelled and never change this order.
Bournemouth, England
English language school in Bournemouth offering courses for adults, young learners, business and aviation English, and teacher training.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
London, England
London provider of in-company and individual language courses for businesses, covering several languages.
Business-language specialist
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh college whose Edinburgh School of English runs English language courses alongside an independent school and CELTA training.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Bath, England
Independent college in Bath offering English language courses together with academic and foundation programmes.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Hailsham, England
Residential and day summer programmes in South East England for international students, including English language courses by age group alongside specialist courses.
Junior-programme provider · general, junior summer
Tuition
From £1,125 per week
Across 1 course, 2027. Original currency.
Bournemouth, England
Independent, family-run English language school in Charminster, Bournemouth.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Manchester, England
English language school in Manchester city centre offering general, exam preparation, business and junior English courses.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Bury St Edmunds, England
English language school in Bury St Edmunds with separate centres for adults and young learners.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Bournemouth, England
College in central Bournemouth offering English, business and foundation courses for international students.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Brighton, England
Independent English language college in central Brighton.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Bournemouth, England
Higher education college in Bournemouth that also offers English language courses, including hybrid lessons.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Broadstairs, England
English language school in Broadstairs, Kent, with short courses for young learners and teenagers and an on-site residence.
Junior-programme provider
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Brighton, England
English language school group with UK centres including Brighton, listing English lessons and accommodation for international students.
School group
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
London, England
Independent English language school in Whitechapel, East London, offering general English, IELTS and related exam preparation.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
London, England
English language school in south-west London, with courses for adults, young learners and groups and a second site in Bath.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Brighton, England
English language school in Brighton offering general English, IELTS, private lessons, young learner and group programmes.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Cardiff, Wales
Independent English language academy in Cardiff offering full-time and part-time adult English courses, exam preparation, private lessons, homestay and student…
Independent language school · general, intensive, exam prep, private
Tuition
From £115 per week
Across 6 courses, 2026. Original currency.
Cambridge, England
Independent adult-only English language school in central Cambridge offering morning general English, an intensive option, a part-time afternoon course and homestay.
Independent language school · private, general, intensive, conversation
Tuition
From £95 per week
Across 3 courses, 2026. Original currency.
Canterbury, England
English language school on a campus near Canterbury, welcoming groups year-round.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Ramsgate, England
English language school in Ramsgate, Kent, providing English programmes mainly for young learners.
Junior-programme provider
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
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