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.
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 · business, private, general, small group
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Sheffield, England
An English language centre in Sheffield city centre offering part-time and full-time general English, IELTS and one-to-one courses.
Independent language school · general, intensive, exam prep
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Sidmouth, England
A family-run English language school in Sidmouth, Devon, offering courses for adults, teenagers and young learners with homestay accommodation.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
St Agnes, England
A small adult English language school in St Agnes, Cornwall, combining morning English lessons with optional afternoon activity programmes.
Independent language school · plus activities, general, small group
Tuition
From £485 per week
Across 2 courses, 2027. Original currency.
Bournemouth, England
A family-run English language school in Southbourne, Bournemouth, founded in 1966, with courses for adults and juniors.
Independent language school · Junior-programme provider · general, intensive
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
London, England
An English language school on Oxford Street in London offering general, business and IELTS preparation courses, individual lessons and junior programmes.
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Oxford, England
An independent school and international college in Oxford that also runs English language summer and short courses for juniors, teenagers, adults and groups.
Independent language school · Junior-programme provider
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
London, England
English language school in central London offering general, business, exam preparation, evening, online and individual English courses for adults and young learners.
Independent language school · general, intensive, small group
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Brighton, England
English language school group, established in 1955, with schools in several English cities offering adult, junior and family courses.
School group
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Cambridge, England
English language school group, established in 1955, with schools in several English cities offering adult, junior and family courses.
School group
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Eastbourne, England
English language school group, established in 1955, with schools in several English cities offering adult, junior and family courses.
School group
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
London, England
English language school group, established in 1955, with schools in several English cities offering adult, junior and family courses.
School group
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Cambridge, England
English language school with three campuses in England, in Cambridge, London and Canterbury. Its website lists general English, exam preparation, business English and…
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Canterbury, England
English language school with three campuses in England, in Cambridge, London and Canterbury. Its website lists general English, exam preparation, business English and…
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
London, England
English language school with three campuses in England, in Cambridge, London and Canterbury. Its website lists general English, exam preparation, business English and…
Independent language school
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Stamford, England
A small family-run language school on Stamford High Street offering English courses for international students and modern language courses in French, German, Italian and…
Independent language school · general
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Cambridge, England
An English language school in central Cambridge teaching adult courses, including exam preparation and one-to-one tuition, and running summer and year-round English…
Independent language school · Junior-programme provider
Tuition
Weekly tuition not confirmed
Plymouth, England
A family-run English language school in Plymouth offering General English, IELTS and Cambridge exam preparation, business English and junior summer courses.
Independent language school · exam prep
Tuition
From £290 per week
Across 1 course, 2026. Original currency.
Bournemouth, England
Independent English language school in central Bournemouth teaching adults in small classes, with homestay and residential accommodation and online lessons.
Independent language school · exam prep, general, intensive, private
Tuition
From £195 per week
Across 4 courses, 2026. Original currency.
Brighton, England
Charity-run group of three English language schools in Brighton, Eastbourne and Chester offering adult General English, exam preparation, business and one-to-one courses.
School group · general, intensive
Tuition
From £320 per week
Across 2 courses, 2026. Original currency.
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