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5 English Language Schools in Glasgow Ranking 2024

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Glasgow ratings & opinions

How our students rated their experience in Glasgow

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Overall attractiveness of Glasgow
81 authentic ratings from students who reserved a course with us in Glasgow
Nightlife
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Friendliness of locals
4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Interesing things to do
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Geographic setting
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Public transport
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Climate
3.2

Rating: 3.2/5.0

Cleanliness
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Affordability
3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Shopping
4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Safety
4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

What our students said about Glasgow

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Unfortunately I have lived part of the experience in Lockdown due to the coronavirus emergency. The city is still excellent. It has all the features, services and nightlife of a large metropolis, is definitely safe, well connected to the rest of Scotland and the nation (excursions to Scotland's tourist destinations are not to be missed and, moreover, the center is on a human scale. You can go walking everywhere, I have used very little public transport but they seemed quite efficient. The city is very characteristic (and in my opinion really beautiful), everything recalls Scottish culture and history. only negative note the food in supermarkets, expensive prices and generally poor quality.

Lorenzo
Italy
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Modern city, overpriced.... Lots of cultural opportunities, great museums, free entry, so you can save some money. Going out is very expensive. Cheap train tickets, very good train connections to neighbouring towns. Very accessible islands in the area.

Agnieszka
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

The weather was awful. During my last days, it became sunny.

Carlo
Italy

What school directors said about Glasgow

Adell Mitchell

Glasgow has the nickname ‘The Friendly City’ and is loved for its culture, museums, music, nightlife and shopping, but most of all for its people. If you travel for 45 minutes east you reach Edinburgh, if you travel 45 minutes west, you reach The Highlands. Glasgow is easy to get around by foot, bus, train or subway.

Adell MitchellDirector of Live Language English School, lives in Glasgow since 1971

Most recent student reviews of language schools in Glasgow

Glasgow School of English

Lots of good lessons with homework! Accompanied excursions on Friday afternoons and a day trip on Saturday!

18 March 2024
Course: General English Intensive - 1 week
Student age: 50 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 3 reviews
Glasgow School of English

Very motivated teachers. Good communication on site with the school. Library available, you can take books home. Very good technical equipment in the school.

17 August 2023
Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeks
Student age: 41 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 3 reviews
Live Language English School

Friendly teachers, lovely classmates, a lot of activities for students. I've had such a great time studying there and for sure I will be back next year.

1 November 2018
Course: General English - 4 weeks
Student age: 21 years

4.0

Rating: 4

| 75 reviews
Live Language English School

The reception and socialization by all the staff

28 May 2018
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Student age: 27 years

4.0

Rating: 4

| 75 reviews
Live Language English School

Everyone was very friendly and the teachers made our experience very easy.

30 April 2018
Course: General English - 3 weeks
Student age: 28 years

4.0

Rating: 4

| 75 reviews
Live Language English School

All the people
A really good school for a really good experience

7 September 2017
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Student age: 16 years

4.0

Rating: 4

| 75 reviews
Live Language English School

super courtesy and kindness, maximum support.
keep it up

28 March 2017
Course: Intensive English - 1 week
Student age: 28 years

4.0

Rating: 4

| 75 reviews
Live Language English School

The meetings with other students and the teacher

28 February 2017
Course: General English - 1 week
Student age: 17 years

4.0

Rating: 4

| 75 reviews
Live Language English School

The afternoon skills' class
They are good and you will not study only the language, in a sterile manner.

7 September 2016
Course: Summer Intensive - 3 weeks
Student age: 29 years

4.0

Rating: 4

| 75 reviews
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home

I expected more quality from the teachers.

4 August 2015
Course: Standard Programme Intensive - 2 weeks
Student age: 40 years

3.0

Rating: 3

| 1 review
Live Language English School

The friendliness of the teachers and the way of their teaching the language to people of different nationalities and without the use of a translator. This allows a total immersion in the language.
The school is very well organized, with courses on all levels. You can also visit Scotland's main places of interest thanks to the weekends' organized trips.

4 August 2015
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Student age: 42 years

4.0

Rating: 4

| 75 reviews
Live Language English School

The great attention to the welfare of students
Very good school

2 September 2014
Course: General English - 3 weeks
Student age: 17 years

4.0

Rating: 4

| 75 reviews
Live Language English School

The teachers
More comfortable and adequate classrooms.

12 August 2014
Course: Summer Intensive - 4 weeks
Student age: 62 years

4.0

Rating: 4

| 75 reviews
Live Language English School

seriousness of lessons and teachers' availability
I would recommend this school without problem

17 February 2014
Course: General English - 5 weeks
Student age: 55 years

4.0

Rating: 4

| 75 reviews
Live Language English School

Clean environment and high quality teaching
Qualified school that manages to hold the interest of the students and, has a good social program.

3 June 2013
Course: General English - 8 weeks
Student age: 19 years

4.0

Rating: 4

| 75 reviews
Live Language English School

-Few German speaking students -Individual, not too big -You receive a detailed course certificate

3 September 2012
Course: Summer Intensive - 2 weeks
Student age: 39 years

4.0

Rating: 4

| 75 reviews
Live Language English School

Quality of the teaching. The teacher was excellent. The classes were always very well planned and organised. After each exercise, it was made clear what was trained and what the point was. Each week, there was a test. So, you could see quickly the progress you had made. Most of the exercises were carried out in groups, so we used the language all the time. The exercises were not unilateral, just the opposite, they were always varying. You never knew what would come next, it was never boring.

19 December 2011
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Student age: 28 years

4.0

Rating: 4

| 75 reviews
Live Language English School

The quality of teaching
The weather isn't very good, but... don't worry!!

31 August 2011
Course: General English - 3 weeks
Student age: 23 years

4.0

Rating: 4

| 75 reviews
Live Language English School

I enjoyed speaking with my classmates and the teacher are magnificent.

30 August 2011
Course: General English - 3 weeks
Student age: 18 years

4.0

Rating: 4

| 75 reviews

Information about Glasgow

Why Glasgow? Glasgow is one of Europe's most visited cities: More than 2 million tourists visit Glasgow every year to enjoy a wealth of cultural and leisure attractions, including the cathedral, Provand's Lordship (the oldes house in the city) or Glasgow Green (ideal park for walks). The city, that hosted the highly popular Glasgow Garden Festival in 1988, was European City of Culture in 1990, and mounted the spectacular Glasgow Festival of Visual Arts in 1996, offers a world-class art gallery and several excellent museums as well as an easy access to some of Scotland’s beautiful mountains, glens, lochs and unspoilt coastline. Loch Lomond, for instance, is only 32km (20 miles) away.
Population:   592,000
Time zone: +10h. (GMT +0)
Region: Scotland, Glasgow City
Currency: GBP (1 GBP = 1.2641 USD)
Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. Documentation regarding purpose of visit must be shown at the border in order to enter the country. For Study purposes: letter of enrolment from school, accommodation arrangements and proof of payments to the relevant institutions. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 01 Dec. 2022 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of Scotland in your country. List of embassies and consulates of Scotland on the official website - Government Digital Service.
High season: July
Low season: December
Average course price per week (High season): 193 £
Average course price per week (Low season): 160 £
Cost of Living:
* 100 = prices in New York
  • Price index excluding rent: 74* (26% cheaper than New York)
  • Price index including rent: 52* (48% cheaper than New York)
  • Price index food only:60* (40% cheaper than New York)
  • Big Mac price (Scotland average): 3.51 £
    (14% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
  • Plug Type G
  • Residential voltage: 230 V
  • Frequency: 50 Hz
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Hours of Sunshine
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Rainfall
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Best time to take a language course in Glasgow
December
Hogmanay - New Year's Eve
Hogmanay - New Year's Eve

31 December 2024Hogmanay is the Scottish celebration of New Year's Eve, whose origins lie in the Viking celebrations of the winter solstice. The nightclubs, bars and pubs of Glasgow organise extravagant, all-night parties, and old Scottish traditions must be respected, such as the singing of Auld Lang Syne right after midnight.

King's Theatre
King's Theatre
Glasgow Cathedral
Glasgow Cathedral
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
Football in Celtic Park
Football in Celtic Park
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Glasgow
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Glasgow (GLA) - 10 km. from Glasgow city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 15 minutes, 10 minutes.

Main stops: Paisley Gilmour Street, Glasgow Central

Every 10 minutes, 15 minutes.

Main stops: Glasgow Airport-Terminal Building, Glasgow-Blythswood Street

Taxi: 15 minutes drive to city center of Glasgow

Prestwick (PIK) - 44 km. from Glasgow city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 60 minutes, 45 minutes.

Main stops: Prestwick Int. Airport, Glasgow Central

Every 60 minutes, 50 minutes.

Main stops: Prestwick Airport, Fenwick-Glaister Bridge + Fenwick-Glaister Bridge, Glasgow-Bath Street

Taxi: 40 minutes drive to city center of Glasgow

Edinburgh (EDI) - 55 km. from Glasgow city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 30 minutes, 51 minutes.

Main stops: Edinburgh Airport-Stance C, Glasgow-Strathclyde University Library (Taylor Street)

Taxi: 45 minutes drive to city center of Glasgow

Q&A - Questions and answers about Glasgow

  • Of course, There are also courses for students over 50 years old.
    Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 27, 2023

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