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Speak UpLondon, England UK

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

86 students - overall rating
139 Oxford Street - W1D 2JA London - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Great location in Oxford Street, one of London’s most famous locations.
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.

Location: The school is located in the heart of London, on Oxford Street, one of Europe's busiest shopping streets, with around half a million daily visitors. Speak Up is very well connected with public transport to explore the London hotspots. The school is a 5-minute walk to Oxford Circus Tube Station which has connections to the Circle Line, Bakerloo Line and Victoria Line which will give students a very good base to explore the city. A 5-minute walk in the other direction will find students at Tottenham Court Road Tube which has links to the Circle Line and the Northern Line. For students who prefer to take in the sites by foot a 20-minute walk south brings you to Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden and the famous River Thames. A 30-minute stroll west of the school leads to Marble Arch and the wonderful Hyde Park for days when you need a break from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Social and Cultural: For day trips out of the city, Oxford Circus Tube Station is 2 stops away from Charing Cross for trips to the South East of England, 3 stops away from St Pancreas for the Midlands and Eurostar as well as 2 stops from Victoria Station for trips to other Southern destinations.

School facilities: The school itself has 12 classrooms, a self-study and reading area with computers, Wi-Fi for perfecting your homework and learning from the day as well as a student lounge with TV to socialise and practise your English.

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Our prices for Speak Up include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED Free local SIM card

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Student opinions about Speak Up, London

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Overall school rating of
Speak Up, London
86 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Organisation
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
3.6 

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
2.2 

Rating: 2.2/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (10 ratings)
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Students 18-30 years (34 ratings)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Students 31-49 years (25 ratings)
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Students 50+ years (15 ratings)
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“There is an event called Friday drink (once every two weeks, free to join) organized by the school, that we just go out for a drink at a pub or bar. I was able to practice my speaking and communicate actively. There were also other events such as picnics, walking tours, and private parties where the teacher and classmates could have a BBQ or chat at a pub, so I felt that the equal relationship between teacher and student was also a good environment that made me want to learn English in a positive way. Another good point is that I could change classes according to my level. There was a simple test every Friday, and based on my score and the teacher's judgment, a student was recommended to move up to a higher class. I think they consider well that the money we paid was not wasted. We were able to ask for a change to a higher or lower class. All the teachers took my questions and concerns seriously and answered them.”
Insider tip: “Registration is required at the reception on the first day. I want to tell you (I was one of them) because there were people who entered the school without knowing the time schedule and holidays. Basically, there are no classes on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, and there are classes every day on weekdays. You can also choose the days you can come every week for those who can not come for business reasons. For General English courses, you can choose from 9:00 am, 12:30 pm, 16:00 pm, and 19:00 pm at a general English course in a class of 3 hours per session (with a +15 minute break). I was taking two courses of test preparation course and General. ”
Review details
Other comments Because there are a wide range of circumstances in various situations for going to school, for work, for improving skills, it was a high quality school that anyone could learn with confidence. I can recommend it with confidence.
Course: General English 15 - Midday [英語] - 6 weeks
Review date: 11. Sep. 2018 by Yurie Shinotsuka
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
67 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Excellent school, centrally located in Oxford Street. Very good atmosphere from the reception to the teachers to the head Fred Gordon, who always had an ear for questions or the postponement of an individual lesson. Only the afternoon activities could have been a bit more exciting and varied. Absolutely recommendable.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good and varied.
Course: General English 15 - Morning [Englisch] - 3 weeks
Review date: 7. Nov. 2023 by Stefan Kolditz, Autor
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
26 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“- Teaching method (very interactive, adapted to the needs of the students) - Various activities and opportunities to get to know other students. - central location (Oxford Street is almost always filled with people). Proximity to major museums and other places of interest”
Disliked
“None whatsoever :-)”
Insider tip: “Take part in social activities. It's a great way to meet new people.”
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - Morning/Midday - 4 weeks
Review date: 2. Aug. 2023 by Quang Nhut Truong
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
52 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The atmosphere was great (thanks Antonella and Fred!). All the teachers I had. Jonathan, Andrew and especially Antigone. Also that there were smaller classes. There were never more than 8-10 of us.”
Disliked
“The social activities could have been more varied depending on the language level. I didn't find the textbook suitable for me (but it was very positive that the teachers brought in different teaching aids, independent of the book).”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: It was great that Jonathan sent out most of the topics/new vocabulary to everyone at the end of the week. This allowed us to concentrate on speaking in class.
Other comments The atmosphere was very good. Textbook should also be bought. I didn't find the book very suitable for me. I didn't have to buy it after consultation and was able to cope ;-)
Course: General English 15 - Morning - 3 weeks
Review date: 7. Nov. 2023 by Katja Wenzel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
24 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Availability of teachers and staff. Classes with students of any nationality, no more than two / three students from the same country. Excellent school and teaching.”
Review details
Course: Intensive Course (morning-midday) - 2 weeks
Review date: 6. Sep. 2017 by Simone Coppola
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
23 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“I liked the school placement and the course organization that is based not only in learning English, but also in meeting other students and create friendship.”
Review details
Course: Intensive Course (morning-midday) - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. Aug. 2017 by Alessandro Longo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
58 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very friendly, dedicated on-site team. The school is very well equipped technically and all teachers handle it routinely and creatively.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Good teachers, well structured, lively and attractively designed
Course: Intensive Course - Morning/Midday - 2 weeks
Review date: 12. Sep. 2022 by Manuel Krueger
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
39 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“The position, the sympathy of the teachers as well as their teaching skills and the availability of the girls in the office.”
Insider tip: “For those staying only a week I do not recommend to buy the book. ”
Review details
Other comments Good school but maybe a program is missing especially for those who attend 30 hours a week, I don't know how useful it is to do the same thing both morning and afternoon.
Course: Intensive Course - Morning/Midday - 1 week
Review date: 29. Jan. 2019 by Camilla Marinoni
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
10 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“My teacher Tony was great. He is much better than the normal teachers in the school. With him English was fun.”
Review details
Course: 2-to-1 (12 lessons) - 1 week
Review date: 13. Apr. 2018 by Tim Nagengast
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
53 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The location and the organisation of the school was very good. And the staff were very friendly and helpful.”
Review details
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
68 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“Very good attention in secretariat. Very attentive, hard-working teachers who provide good classes.”
Review details
Other comments They spend too much time asking students to talk to each other. You do not learn much from that technique. It is preferable to listen to the teacher and have them interact more with each student.
Course: General English 18 - Midday [Inglés] - 4 weeks
Review date: 23. Aug. 2018 by Eduardo Gómez Churiaque
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
64 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I was very happy. Great teacher, very good facilities, nice classmates from all over the world.”
Disliked
“Nothing to complain about. I did not take part in afternoon activities as I was only there for one week. ”
Insider tip: “Sky Garden, Serpentine gallery with Café Zaha Hadid, London city walks, Covent Garden ”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Super. I have learned a lot.
Other comments Even though the other course participants were only half my age, there were no problems at all.
Course: General English 15 - Morning - 1 week
Review date: 9. May. 2022 by Ludwig Vennhoff
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
51 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Ellie was super nice. Everyone there was very relaxed and friendly. I can recommend in any case”
Disliked
“That we didn't have a proper classroom one day.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Ellie was a very good and nice teacher and I would book lessons with her again anytime. Although I was a little surprised that she was not a native speaker. But I didn't notice any accent.
Course: One-to-One Lessons 10 [English] - 1 week
Review date: 31. Oct. 2022 by Natascha Rösch
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
44 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The lessons far exceeded my expectations. I am already planning my next class. Thanks to all!”
Review details
Course: One-to-One Lessons 10 [Englisch] - 2 weeks
Review date: 3. Nov. 2020 by Alaaddin Dogan
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
65 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“School location, lively lessons with emphasis on communication, good classroom facilities.”
Disliked
“I had a substitute teacher who was sometimes not quite up to scratch. The level could have been a bit higher.”
Insider tip: “Walk along the canals, Daunt Books Marylebone, Tate Modern, Word on the Water”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: For me, just the right amount to combine learning with a holiday.
Other comments very friendly, easy-going, dedicated people.
Course: General English 15 - Morning [Englisch] - 1 week
Review date: 2. May. 2023 by Ludwig Vennhoff
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
32 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The social environment is great. The teachers and the staff are very friendly and kind.”
Review details
Course: General English 15 - 3 weeks
Review date: 8. Sep. 2017 by Marta Vidal
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
30 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“I'd like the price/quality ratio. Also the 1 to 1 speaking with other classmates.”
Insider tip: “I suggest the Intensive Course.”
Review details
Other comments I suggest more interruptions and corrections by the teacher in case of pronunciation and grammatical errors.
Course: Intensive Course (morning-midday) [Inglese] - 3 weeks
Review date: 7. Sep. 2017 by Daniele Nicolosi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
25 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The location was great and the language teacher was very friendly and attentive.”
Review details
Course: One-to-One Lessons 10 (an 4 Tagen) - 1 week
Review date: 9. May. 2022 by Michelle Maisch
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
13 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Tony, the teacher. He's great. He always played great games with us.”
Review details
Course: 2-to-1 (12 lessons) - 1 week
Review date: 13. Apr. 2018 by Luke Nagengast
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
46 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Excellent teachers and great management staff and super atmosphere.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I attended classes in which three were few students, thanks to which I spoke a lot, and classes were flexibly adapted to our needs. After a two week course - I improved my pronunciation and gained more freedom in speaking.
Course: General English 15 - Midday - 2 weeks
Review date: 12. Mar. 2019 by Anna Żegleń
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
44 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Oral exercises, interactions and analysis of opinions on a subject.”
Insider tip: “Observed by younger students: never arrive late Have a mobile phone to take photos: no paper documents given. Ballads on the side of Camden Town, along the canal”
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Other comments none
Course: Intensive Course (morning-midday) - 1 week
Review date: 22. Aug. 2018 by Braet Catherine Catherine Braet
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
45 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“My teacher (Jack), highly motivated, very funny and innovative.”
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Other comments Very centrally located in a typical English house. Quaint.
Course: General English - Morning classes - 1 week
Review date: 13. Apr. 2018 by Helga Nagengast
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
39 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Love the way this school teaches. Textbooks are also good.”
Review details
Course: General English 15 - Midday - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. Nov. 2019 by Kaiyan Xu
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
30 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“I liked meeting people from different countries.”
Insider tip: “I have been living here in London for 5 years I love this city, I think it has places for all tastes.”
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Other comments I didn't like the experience because they put me in the wrong class without taking a test first. After a week I was lost in the wrong class and when I did take the test my results were advanced, but they put me in an intermediate class. I didn't like the way they treated me at the school and didn't show me they cared.
Course: General English 15 - Midday - 4 weeks
Review date: 18. Feb. 2019 by Sarah Drake
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
20 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Very focused on the exam I was trying to prepare”
Insider tip: “The preparation (at least for the FCE exam preparation course) doesn't include the English grammar”
Review details
Course: Exam Preparation for IELTS, FCE, CAE - Morning [Inglese] - 4 weeks
Review date: 7. Sep. 2018 by Martino Corno
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
17 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Location, friendliness of staff and teachers”
Review details
Course: Intensive Course (morning-midday) - 3 weeks
Review date: 3. Aug. 2018 by Isa Von Platen
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
62 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Pleasantly unconventional teachers”
Disliked
“Rooms very noisy, poorly insulated.”
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Course: General English 15 - Midday - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Mar. 2024 by Rainer Jacobi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
32 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The organization of didattic hours”
Review details
Course: Intensive Course (morning-midday) - 2 weeks
Review date: 9. Apr. 2018 by Irene Marianna Fugalli
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
33 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The location and the teachers.”
Review details
Course: Intensive Course (morning-midday) - 3 weeks
Review date: 3. Sep. 2018 by Sara Menéndez Martínez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
20 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The lessons they were great!”
Review details
Course: General English 15 - Midday - 6 weeks
Review date: 28. Aug. 2020 by Mumtaaz Soebratie
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of Speak Up compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 Speak Up LondonAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay3.4

Rating: 3.4/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat3.4

Rating: 3.4/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Speak Up

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKLanguage Learning
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Speak Up and you book here.
Year of school foundation
2012

General school facilities

  • Drink vending machine

  • Library

  • Daily press

  • Movie rental

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Computer lab

  • Copy machine

  • Self-study areas

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Arabic homestays available

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Facilities to wash feet before praying

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 12
    • Number of public PC workstations: 14

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 450
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 250
Junior courses - In summer: 100
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 20
Minimum age of students
16 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 9
Adult courses Throughout the year: 9
Junior courses In summer: 2
Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
Average age of students
In summer: 18 years
Throughout the year: 25 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.
Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 8%
Turkey 8%
Korea 8%
China 5%
Thailand 5%
Spain 5%
Japan 5%
Italy 5%
Chile 5%
Switzerland 4%
Germany 4%
Saudi Arabia 3%
France 2%
Israel 2%
Venezuela 2%
Iran 1%
Other nationalities 28%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 10%
18-24 years 30%
25-34 years 30%
35-50 years 20%
>50 years 10%
The average age outside summer is 7 years higher than in summer.

Information for all courses offered by Speak Up

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
49.00 £
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 45 £ per course level.
Comments about courses

Coursebook fees: GBP 45 materials fee (non-refundable) for bookings up to 12 weeks. There is a GBP 35 new book charge with every class change.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 90 £. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 03 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 21 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
190 £ one way
380 £ return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
210 £ one way
420 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
210 £ one way
420 £ return (both ways)
London City Airport:
150 £ one way
300 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
210 £ one way
420 £ return (both ways)
More details about airports near London and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our London page. For flight comparisons to London, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from China require a visa to enter and study in England UK.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
49 £
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
149 £

Leisure activities

Leisure programme for adults (sample):
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Speaking class
- Indoor movie
- Wellcome Collection Museum
- Walking tours
- Breakfast club
- Study skills
- Graduation ceremony
- Seasonal activities and excursions
- Group dancing

Adults - Paid activities

- Picnic: GBP 5-15
- Conversation class with coffee and cake: GBP 5-15
- Salsa class: GBP 5-10
- Pub night; GBP 10-15
- Volleyball: GBP 8-10
- Football: GBP 8-10
- Weekend trips to another city: GBP 40-80
- Karaoke: GBP 5-10
- Cinema night: GBP 12-18
Videos about leisure activities at Speak Up London
activity possibledistance from school
Basketball5 km
Cricket5 km
Dancing2 km
Football (soccer)5 km
Golf20 km
Horse riding8 km
Music1 km
Squash1 km
Swimming1 km
Table Tennis5 km
Tennis2 km
Volleyball5 km
Yoga2 km

Accommodation

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Homestay - Zone 1
Twin room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
from
385 £/ week
Homestay - Zone 1
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
from
395 £/ week
Homestay - Zone 1
Twin room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
345 £/ week
Homestay - Zone 1
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
355 £/ week
Homestay - Zone 1
Twin room, Breakfast
from
315 £/ week
Homestay - Zone 1
Single room, Breakfast
from
325 £/ week
Homestay - Zone 1
Twin room, No meals
from
305 £/ week
Homestay - Zone 1
Single room, No meals
from
315 £/ week
Homestay - Zone 2
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
305 £/ week
Homestay - Zone 2
Twin room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
from
335 £/ week
Homestay - Zone 2
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
from
345 £/ week
Homestay - Zone 2
Twin room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
295 £/ week
Homestay - Zone 2
Twin room, Breakfast
from
265 £/ week
Homestay - Zone 2
Single room, Breakfast
from
275 £/ week
Homestay - Zone 2
Twin room, No meals
from
255 £/ week