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.
Norwich, England
English language school in Norwich, established in 1978, offering year-round, summer, one-to-one and online courses.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Birmingham, England
UK English language school group with centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Colchester and Portsmouth, with a head office in London.
School group
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Bristol, England
UK English language school group with centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Colchester and Portsmouth, with a head office in London.
School group
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Cambridge, England
UK English language school group with centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Colchester and Portsmouth, with a head office in London.
School group
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Colchester, England
UK English language school group with centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Colchester and Portsmouth, with a head office in London.
School group
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Portsmouth, England
UK English language school group with centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Colchester and Portsmouth, with a head office in London.
School group
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Cheltenham, England
Private English language school in Cheltenham offering adult and junior English courses that start every Monday.
Independent language school · general
Tuition
From £270 per week
Across 1 course, 2027. Original currency.
Bristol, England
English language school in the Clifton area of Bristol with adult and young learner courses, exam preparation and Cambridge exams.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
London, England
English language school for adults in Covent Garden, London, run by a registered charity, with courses, exam preparation and teacher training.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Manchester, England
English language school in central Manchester teaching adults aged 18 and over, in person and online.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
English language teaching and teacher training centre in Newcastle upon Tyne, operating since 1978.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
An English language school in Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, offering general English, IELTS, OET, business English and summer courses.
Independent language school · general, exam prep, intensive
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Exeter, England
Family-run English language school in Exeter, founded in 1966, with a focus on teenage summer courses.
Independent language school · Junior-programme provider
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
London, England
English language school in Islington, London, offering adult courses, IELTS preparation and a junior summer school.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
London, England
English language school in the City of London, part of David Game College, teaching since 1978.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Broadstairs, England
Language school in Broadstairs, Kent, offering short English courses for adults, young people, groups and teachers.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Manchester, England
English language school in Manchester offering general, business and academic English courses for adults.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Maidenhead, England
Language training provider near Maidenhead teaching French, German, Italian, Spanish and English to business and private learners.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
London, England
Corporate and government language training provider with a Baku training centre and a London centre for intensive English courses.
Business-language specialist · intensive, business, private
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Leeds, England
English language school in Leeds, England, with a British Council accreditation page on its site.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
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