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Best English schools in England UK by category - student age group, leisure/fun
492 language schools in England UK from 77£ for a 1 week English course
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English course types in England UK
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General English courses
Generic English courses cover the four main elements of a language: writing, reading, speaking and listening. They are available for all levels.- Learn English & Live With Teacher - England UK (6036)
- English & Culture - England UK (1586)
- Standard English Courses for Adults - England UK (1491)
- Senior Adult Learners 50+ Years Courses - England UK (220)
- Combi: Group + Private Courses - England UK (142)
- Small Group (Max 6 Students) - England UK (101)
- Afternoon Courses - England UK (71)
- Adults From 30+ Years Courses - England UK (68)
- Language Year - England UK (66)
- Super Intensive English (+35h) - England UK (57)
- Conversation/Communication - England UK (47)
- Evening Courses - England UK (31)
- Travelling Classroom - England UK (10)
- Weekend Courses - England UK (7)
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Junior English courses
Junior English courses have a selection of programmes available for teens or pre-teens to spend their school holidays meeting new people and improving their English. -
English exam preparation courses
Exam preparation courses cover a number of different English exams, which are designed for completion of a specific English level or for particular admission purposes.- IELTS Preparation Courses - England UK (482)
- Cambridge First Preparation Courses - England UK (295)
- Cambridge Advanced Preparation Courses - England UK (235)
- TOEFL Preparation Courses - England UK (132)
- Cambridge Proficiency Preparation Courses - England UK (114)
- Other Exams - England UK (47)
- TOEIC Preparation Courses - England UK (35)
- CELTA Preparation Courses - England UK (20)
- Cambridge Preliminary Preparation Courses - England UK (5)
- TEFL / TESOL Preparation Courses - England UK (2)
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Business English courses
Business English classes come as packages of group or private classes, and have been tailor-made for professionals to know the fashionable English used within this field.- Business English Private Courses - England UK (781)
- Business English Group Courses - England UK (103)
- Medical English - England UK (66)
- Legal English - England UK (54)
- English for Aviation - England UK (40)
- Banking & Finance - England UK (36)
- English for IT - England UK (16)
- English for Engineers - England UK (10)
- English for Tourism & Hospitality - England UK (3)
- English & Military - England UK (2)
- English for Fashion - England UK (1)
- English for Secretaries - England UK (1)
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English plus activity courses
Make the most of your time when studying abroad by adding an extra curriculum experience, such as a sport or cultural activity, to learning English.- English & Horse Riding - England UK (215)
- English & Golf - England UK (211)
- English & Tennis - England UK (152)
- English & Fitness - England UK (142)
- English & Arts - England UK (81)
- English & Cooking - England UK (62)
- English & Sports - England UK (29)
- English & Football - England UK (25)
- English & Rowing - England UK (20)
- English & Surf - England UK (15)
- English & Sailing - England UK (9)
- English & Acting - England UK (8)
- English & Adventure - England UK (7)
- English & Basketball - England UK (6)
- English & Windsurfing - England UK (3)
- English & Climbing - England UK (3)
- English & Yoga - England UK (2)
- English & Photography - England UK (2)
- English & Baseball - England UK (1)
- English & Dancing - England UK (1)
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Private English courses
Private English classes are designed as a pack of lessons available in various formations. Students can have their one-to-one lessons in the school or online. -
Specialty courses English
Teacher training programmes and school trips are just some of the English options students can take in the Specialty category. -
Work & Study English programmes
Offered as a combination of English classes followed by the programme, the Work and Study option provides students with work placements or volunteering opportunities in certain fields. -
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Overall attractiveness of England UK
3279 authentic ratings from students who reserved a course with us in England UKInformation about England UK
Learn the wonderful British linguistic variety in England, full of activity and adventure. Go and relax in a country pub with the locals, enjoy a music festival, go cycling in Norfolk, surfing off Newquay or rock-climbing in the Peak District. Enjoy the 21st-century lifestyle in London, Leeds, Newcastle or Manchester. You will find plenty to do, in these amazing cosmopolitan cities and the beautiful English countryside.
Key Facts about England UK
Population:
66,489,000
Capital: London
Time zone: GMT +1
Currency: GBP (1 GBP = 1.3287 USD)
Telephone country code: +44
Largest cities in England UK:
- 1. London: 8,700,000
- 2. Birmingham: 1,200,000
- 3. Leeds: 780,000
- 4. Glasgow: 620,000
- 5. Bristol: 450,000
Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term English courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 16. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires. Effective from 8th January 2025. Applications can be made from November 27th 2024 Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 05 May 2025 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of England UK in your country. List of embassies and consulates of England UK on the official website - Government Digital Service.
Largest international airport in England UK:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR): 23 km. from London city center
Cost of Living:
- Big Mac price (England UK average):
3.34 £ (14% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Q&A - Questions about English courses and schools in England UK
- I will soon have my havo diploma (B2/C1 level) and would like to take a Cambridge English course in Oxford from September. I will be 18 by then.“After successfully completing HAVO, you will be at approximately B1 level in terms of English. To enter the Cambridge First exam preparation course, you will need a minimum level of B2. Are you at a high level at HAVO? We can do a language test with the school that appeals to you.
What I would recommend is to do a general English course for a few weeks first, so that you achieve general level B2, and then move on to the FCE course (First Cambridge Exam Preparation). The more classes you take per week, the faster you will achieve level B2.
If you have 12 weeks, you could do 6 weeks Intensive General English 30 (30 lessons per week) and 6 weeks the FCE course. Of course, you can also coordinate this with the school in between. Do you eventually want to take the exam as well, before you go back to the Netherlands? If so, we need to fine-tune when the exam dates are and which school is an exam centre, etc.”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 17, 2025Will you help me with the visa procedures?“While we are always here to support your educational endeavors, please note that we do not offer visa advice or assistance. For the most reliable and up-to-date information regarding visa procedures, we recommend contacting the British Embassy or Consulate in Turkey. They are best equipped to guide you through the process and provide you with the necessary details to ensure your study plans go smoothly.”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - May 03, 2024I would like to know how to select schools according to their size. Only size L schools interest me. How can I do it?
“We do not have a filter to classify schools by size.
However, you will find the information for each school in their description: when you look at the list of schools, it is right below the school name.”Melanie Besnard, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 07, 2024How do you show intention to leave the UK when applying for a short-term study visa?“As per 2023, a return flight ticket and a statement about the new academic year starting may be accepted as enough evidence.
It is safer, however, to also provide details of how the English language course will help the student to continue their studies or find employment in their home country.”Naadiya, Compliance Manager from English UK - Oct 19, 2023What financial documents are required for a short-term study visa?“As per 2023, students who apply for short-term study visas must submit financial documents from their own bank accounts to prove they have sufficient funds. This rule also applies to 16 & 17-year-olds. Accounts relied on must be in the name of the applicant (either alone or as a joint account holder).”Naadiya, Compliance Manager from English UK - Oct 19, 2023What's the main reason for short-term study visa refusals?“The most common issue currently is when financial documents are not in the student's name. Another issue is when there is no evidence about a student's plans for the future.
”Naadiya, Compliance Manager from English UK - Oct 19, 2023How long can you stay in the UK with a short-term study Visa?“As per 2023, Short-term study visas allow students to study English in the UK for between 6 and 11 months.”Naadiya, Compliance Manager from English UK - Oct 19, 2023When I order a language course through you, can I get an invoice directly from the school that issues the certificate?“Yes, the invoice will be issued by the school.”Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 19, 2023Are the Family Programmes available throughout the year or only on specific dates?“Family Programmes are usually available every July of the year.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 04, 2023I want to travel to the UK next year, can I book now?“Even if you plan to travel next year, you can book now and benefit from this year's prices; from 1 January, most schools will increase their prices. However, you will need to have your booking 100% paid for before the end of this year.”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - May 09, 2023Do I have to take out health insurance if I am travelling with a European passport?“At the moment, European students are covered free of charge with the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 20, 2023I am looking for a course for adults with morning or afternoon classes. I don't mind combining it with private lessons.“What you are looking for is offered by almost all the schools we work with in the UK. If you provide us with some more information, such as start date and duration in weeks, we can send you some proposals.”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 14, 2023Is it possible to apply for a student visa with the right to work when registering for a language course?“You can apply for a Standard Visitor visa or a Short Term Study visa depending on the length of your language course. These two types of visa do not entitle you to work.
”Irina Zotova, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 20, 2023Is it possible to use the Teacher's Card for a stay abroad?“We are an International agency based in Spain, so we cannot accept the teacher bonus as it is administratively incompatible with the Italian miur management timeframe, however I recommend that you ask them for an updated list of schools that accept this type of bonus.”Antonio Zoppo, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 01, 2022I'm looking for a spring/summer course for my 16 year old twins. We are from Germany. Are the classmates exclusively from Germany or an international mix?“The participants in the programs come from all over the world. You can see the mix of nationalities and the average age on the school profile.”Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 10, 2022Do you offer English for Law courses along with TOLES preparation?
“We can recommend schools which offer English for Law courses. For the TOLES exam preparation we recommend private lesson packages that you can tailor to your needs.
”Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 17, 2022Do you have any English and Design courses in England?“We have several English, Arts and Design courses in England. They can be found on our website, or you can contact us and we will be happy to give you a link with all the options.”Louise Granath, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 17, 2022Can a face to face meeting arranged with the school prior to confirm the registration?“In some cases yes, the schools offer the possibility for a walk in visit prior to confirm the booking. Of course this is on request, and subject to availability.”Ángel Marcos Portoles, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 11, 2022Can you do an English TOEFL preparatoy course in a non-english speaking country?“You certainly can! Check our list of countries where you can study English. Through our dropdown menu, you will see exotic destinations like Thailand, Indonesia and even the Philippines!”Ángel Marcos Portoles, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 07, 2022Is there the possibility of doing private classes only one day, for example only on Fridays?“Yes, simply tell us when you would like to start, the total number of private lessons you would like to book and your time availability so we can send you more information.”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 08, 2022My son will be 16 years old in March, so we would like to book an adult English course for him in the UK. However he would like to attend the course two weeks before his 16th birthday. Is that possible?
“Unfortunately, this is not possible in the UK. It isn’t a decision made by the schools. The British Council regulations do not allow schools to place students under the age of 16 in adult courses. Even if the student will nearly be 16 years old, we can't accept him. The minimum required age for adult courses is 16-18 years in the UK.
”Nela Hima , from Eurocentres, UK - Feb 15, 2022My son would like to go to England to do his master. For the University he would have to expand his language skills. Which courses could you recommend to him?“A General English course combined with the IELTS Academic preparation fits perfectly for your son. It is relevant which proof of English he has to show for the Master in UK. This information should be found in the acceptance regulations of the respective universities. The IELTS certificate is for academic purposes and is mostly required prior to admission to higher education in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. In any case, this course will help you son to improve his English for his academic goals.”Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.net - Oct 29, 2021Is there any inconvenience if I am 72 years old? Which formula would be the best -accommodation and classes- in order to make the most of my time?“Age is not a problem! Schools accept students from all adult age groups. This means that you will be with other international students and some will be older and others younger than you. The groups are classified according to the level of knowledge of the language. To give you an idea: the average age throughout the year is about 25-30 years and it drops to 20-25 during the summer months.
If, for whatever reason, you prefer to book a course intended only for older students (aged 50+), there are some schools that offer this option.
The 50+ courses are often a combination of lessons, sightseeing, special activities and meeting people of the same age group. These courses are the perfect place to make new friends while learning a new language or refreshing what you learned long ago.
In general, these courses are usually offered in the early or late season and last one to two weeks. Start dates vary, so start planning ahead of time. If you let us know where you want to travel, we can send you the options.
”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.net - Oct 21, 2021FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions About English Courses in England UK
- I am looking for an English course for my 14 year old brother in the summer.“This is definitely the right place to find this course! In summer schools offer junior programmes for students from 11 to 17 years old. In London we have many schools to introduce you to, it all depends on your preferences. We recommend to book early to avoid problems of unavailability, as these programmes are in high demand! ”Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 28, 2024I would like to know if a student from Italy needs a visa to be able to do work experience as a volunteer.“The requirement for a visa depends on the length of the stay in the UK. At the moment in which we are writing, nationals from Italy do not require a visa to study short-term courses up to 180 days. Documentation regarding the purpose of the visit must be shown at the border in order to enter the country. For Study purposes: letter of enrollment from school, accommodation arrangements and proof of payments to the relevant institutions.”Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 07, 2024Can I book a homestay for 4 weeks first, then extend?“For homestay accommodations, it is possible to extend your enrolment after 4 weeks, but we cannot guarantee that you will be able to stay in the same accommodation.
”Mindlere Shin, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 16, 2023Is it possible to learn a language from scratch at the age of 50? Are there courses for people of this age?“Yes, it is possible. Moreover, many schools offer special courses for those over 50. As a rule, such programmes include not only English lessons, but also an interesting cultural programme with excursions or hobby classes, for example, English with cooking, English with floristry and much more.”Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 04, 2023Is it possible to add weeks of study after starting the course?“Yes, it is always possible to extend the duration of the course, however we always recommend that you check at least 3-5 days before the end date of the course as sometimes, depending on the level or period, there may not even be places available.”Antonio Zoppo, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 03, 2023My current level is B1 but it is not certified and my intention is to take the First Certificate but I will not be able to stay long in London, is there a minimum period required to take this certificate?“The level required by the majority of schools to access the First preparation course is usually B2, however there are some schools that may also accept B1. The duration they recommend is at least 6-8 weeks, the best option being a course of at least 12 weeks. Please bear in mind, however, that this is a specialised course and may have compulsory durations and/or fixed dates, so we recommend that you send your application well in advance.”Antonio Zoppo, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 09, 2023I would like more information about English courses for over 50s in Gibraltar.“In Gibraltar the 50+ programme is offered at the teacher's home, which also includes extra activities and is available with 10,15 and 20 lessons per week. Unlike group courses, this programme provides total immersion in the language, ensuring much faster learning, and avoiding the inevitable distractions that can sometimes occur in standard group courses.”Antonio Zoppo, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 11, 2022I would like to certify my level of English. Is it possible to do so in any of your schools in Scotland?“If you take an English course, at the end of it you will obtain a diploma showing your level of the language, but it is not an official degree. If what you are looking for is to obtain an official degree from the University of Cambridge, IELTS or similar, you must take an official exam.”Rubén De Haro, from LanguageCourse.net - Mar 23, 2022I'm looking for a course, and was wondering if you or the schools take care of the flights.“No, neither we as an agency nor the schools are in charge of organizing the flights for our students.
We do recommend to our students not to book the flights though until the registration has been fully confirmed.
Although we do not take care of the flights, our students can book the airport pick-up. You can request it directly on our registration form or at a later date, providing your arrival details and ensuring that you give enough advance notice for the school to organise your pick-up in time.”Rubén De Haro, Area Manager - Spanish from LanguageCourse.net - Feb 17, 2022I would like to book a course and accommodation, but I still don't know the exact date of my trip. Can I make a reservation for specific dates and later rectify them if necessary?“It won't be a problem. If you book with us you can change your course, or starting dates free of charge up to 10 days before the start of the course. We will take care of the change fees that the schools would normally apply.
For accommodation we can nearly always have the change fees waived for you. Contrary to other booking platforms we will never charge a change fee to a client from our side. ”Rubén De Haro, Area Manager - Spanish from LanguageCourse.net - Nov 22, 2021I am 72 years old. Is it a problem? What formula would be best, both for accommodation and for lessons, for the purpose of making the most of my stay in the UK?“Age is not a problem! Schools accept students from all adult age groups. This means that you will be with other international students, some may be older and some younger. Groups are organized based on level, not age. During high season, if there is more than one group of the same level, age will also be taken into account. To give you an idea, the average age throughout the year is around 25-30, and drops to 20-25 in the summer months.
If, for whatever reason, you prefer to book a course that is intended for mature students (50+ years of age), there are some schools that offer this possibility. These courses are specially designed for more mature participants of 50 years and older. Naturally, all our adult courses are open to this age group. However some may prefer to opt for the category 50+ where you will find both, courses with students of your own age (normally 50-69 years) and a specific programme with cultural and culinary activities. Please note that these programmes usually have special starting dates and a fixed course duration.
Language study coincides with sightseeing, special activities and meeting new people from the same age bracket. 50+ courses are a great place to make new friends while learning a new language, or brushing up on an old one. Generally these courses are offered mostly in the Spring or Autumn and are one to two weeks in length. Start dates vary so be sure to plan in advance.”Rubén De Haro, Area Manager - Catalan from LanguageCourse.net - Oct 13, 2021I have an auntie aged 65 who would like to study English in the UK. She would like to book a senior program, do you have any recommendations?“In the UK, I can recommend to you the senior programme offered by Inlingua in Cheltenham. The English 50+: Gardens and Tours / British Culture and Customs run on specific dates and it's not available year-round. The course includes homestay accommodation.
The programme is uniquely designed for mature students. The English lessons take place in the morning where students will talk about the afternoon trip: they will go through the vocabulary, sentences, and expressions that they are likely to encounter. Social activities include trips to gardens, Cotswolds Villages, cathedrals, river cruises, etc.”Ana Carolina, Area Manager from LanguageCourse.net - Oct 11, 2021Language Schools in England UK By City
Stars indicate average city rating by our clients- Aldenham (1 school)
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- Bath (11 schools) 4.7
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- Birmingham (7 schools) 3.6
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- Bournemouth (24 schools) 4.3
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- Brighton (26 schools) 4.5
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- Cheltenham (3 schools) 4.6
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- Isle of Wight (2 schools) 4.2
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- Totnes (1 school) 4.5
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- Worthing (5 schools) 3.9
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