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.
Southampton, England
English language school in Southampton with courses for adults, juniors and teachers.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
London, England
Independent language school in Finchley, north London, offering English language courses and accommodation.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Liverpool, England
English language college in Liverpool offering general English, Cambridge exam preparation and school placement programmes.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Cambridge, England
Independent college with London and Cambridge campuses offering English language courses alongside university preparation and A level programmes.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
London, England
Independent college with London and Cambridge campuses offering English language courses alongside university preparation and A level programmes.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Liverpool, England
English language school in Liverpool, established in 1999, with adult courses, IELTS and OET preparation, and a summer school.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Bristol, England
Bristol-based organisation offering one-to-one English tuition through homestay and online programmes.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Brighton, England
A registered charity running English courses for adults and young learners from a campus in Portslade, Brighton.
Independent language school · Junior-programme provider · general, intensive
Tuition
From £260 per week
Across 2 courses, 2027. Original currency.
Portsmouth, England
An English language school in Portsmouth offering general English, exam preparation, pre-sessional, executive and specialist English courses.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Hurstpierpoint, England
A residential English summer school for learners aged 8 to 17, held on the Hurst College campus in Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex.
Junior-programme provider · general, junior summer
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
York, England
An English language college in York running junior, adult 40+ and family courses, with an on-site guest house and homestay.
Independent language school · Junior-programme provider · junior summer, general
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
An English language school in Newcastle upon Tyne offering general English, IELTS, business and academic English courses.
Independent language school · general, intensive
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Norwich, England
An English language school in Norwich offering general English, exam preparation, young learner and professional development courses.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Oxford, England
Independent English language school in central Oxford offering General English at several weekly intensities, IELTS preparation and homestay accommodation; not connected…
Independent language school · general, intensive, exam prep
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Purley, England
A family-run English language school in Purley, south London, open to adults, teenagers and children, with its own student residence.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Kingston upon Thames, England
An English language school in Kingston upon Thames offering general English, Cambridge, Trinity, Aptis and IELTS preparation, with courses in Kingston, Guildford and…
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
London, England
An English language school in central London offering intensive English, IELTS and Cambridge exam preparation, one-to-one and distance learning lessons.
Independent language school · general, intensive
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
London, England
An English language school on Oxford Street in central London offering general, exam preparation, business, specialist and young learner English courses.
Independent language school · Junior-programme provider
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Cambridge, England
An independent English language school in Cambridge, established in 1991, running summer courses for adults and young learners and group courses.
Independent language school · Junior-programme provider · general, intensive
Tuition
From £310 per week
Across 2 courses, 2026. Original currency.
Shrewsbury, England
Family-run English language school in Shrewsbury offering small-class adult general, business and executive English, and a junior summer programme for ages 12-17 at…
Independent language school · Junior-programme provider · Business-language specialist · junior summer, general
Tuition
From £580 per week
Across 2 courses, 2027. Original currency.
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