Best English schools in London by category - student age group, leisure/fun
80 language schools in London from 77£ for a 1 week English course
15 lessons per week
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English course types in London
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General English courses
General adult courses cover the main elements of the English language for all levels and have various options including number of lessons per week and course duration.- Standard English Courses for Adults - London (221)
- Learn English & Live With Teacher - London (184)
- English & Culture - London (58)
- Afternoon Courses - London (46)
- Combi: Group + Private Courses - London (37)
- Adults From 30+ Years Courses - London (33)
- Small Group (Max 6 Students) - London (26)
- Evening Courses - London (18)
- Conversation/Communication - London (15)
- Senior Adult Learners 50+ Years Courses - London (14)
- Language Year - London (14)
- Super Intensive English (+35h) - London (13)
- Weekend Courses - London (7)
- Travelling Classroom - London (2)
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English exam preparation courses
English exam preparation courses are for students who need a certification of their English level for University entry, employment or immigration.- IELTS Preparation Courses - London (103)
- Cambridge First Preparation Courses - London (51)
- Cambridge Advanced Preparation Courses - London (44)
- Cambridge Proficiency Preparation Courses - London (15)
- TOEFL Preparation Courses - London (9)
- CELTA Preparation Courses - London (5)
- Other Exams - London (5)
- TOEIC Preparation Courses - London (3)
- Cambridge Preliminary Preparation Courses - London (1)
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Junior English courses
For students under 18 years of age who want to study English, there are a selection of day courses, week packages with accommodation choices and whole family programmes. -
Business English courses
Business people can enhance their English language used within this field by selecting a group or private class, which focuses solely on using English in the business context.- Business English Group Courses - London (51)
- Business English Private Courses - London (31)
- Medical English - London (8)
- Legal English - London (7)
- English for IT - London (6)
- Banking & Finance - London (2)
- English for Aviation - London (1)
- English for Engineers - London (1)
- English for Tourism & Hospitality - London (1)
- English for Secretaries - London (1)
- English for Fashion - London (1)
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Private English courses
One-to-one classes in English are available in bundles which can be added to general English courses or as a stand alone course. -
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 & Sports - London (8)
- English & Horse Riding - London (6)
- English & Golf - London (6)
- English & Tennis - London (5)
- English & Fitness - London (4)
- English & Arts - London (4)
- English & Rowing - London (4)
- English & Football - London (2)
- English & Acting - London (2)
- English & Cooking - London (2)
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Specialty courses English
Lessons that do not follow the normal structure of a English language course in a classroom are found in the Specialty course category. -
Work & Study English programmes
Work & Study programmes are designed to improve the student's English level and provide real life work experience in English to enhance their CV and stand out from competition. -
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London ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in London
What our students said about London
It rains a lot in London. The sun goes down early. It's 4 o'clock. Of course, it's winter. Prices were too high. Most of the meals were expensive and tasteless. Unless you go grocery shopping, you will encounter fish and chips and fast food. I tried other menus, but they were not good for being expensive and expensive. I couldn't shop freely because I couldn't do duty-free, and it was hard to get around a lot because the weather was bad. Subway is very crowded. There are many places without street lights
Ich mag die Stadt, mit den vielen Parks und Museen und weiteren Sehenswürdigkeiten. Außerdem sind die öffentlichen Verkehrsmittel sehr organisiert und obwohl es z.B sehr viele verschiedene Bahn-Linien gab, kann man sich in London nie wirklich verlaufen.
London is simply fascinating, insanely diverse mixed architecture, great food there is super much to see and experience. London is very expensive, but there are also many free activities and you can save money through meal deals or cooking yourself.
I love London. This is the fifth time I visit the city, diversity, (yes in winter I have not visited it I say this because of the weather), at the forefront of everything, I would have liked to come with 20 years and I'm sure I'm still living there.
London is diverse, lively, international and simply great. Many opportunities to experience culture, excursions, parks and beautiful areas. Large museums can be visited free of charge. Transport system very good, but more expensive than usual.
A diverse, exciting city, but very expensive. It's great that most of the museums are free (donation). I also liked the variety of food markets and opportunities to discover new things. London is also very green with its parks.
I'll be going back for a holiday and staying in a hotel. There are lots of things to see and do, and I discovered London, which is magnificent. After that it's expensive, so you have to have a budget. I would highly recommend
I loved to see the city, I enjoyed seeing and learning so much history of monarky, the royals, the fire in London, the way of living. I loved the landscape of the City, enjoyed the view from the Thames river, the parks
London is the best destination to learn English for me. In this place we can find all what we need: history, multiculture, the greatest theatres, galleries, museums, good entertainment and many beautiful places.
It is definitely worth a visit to experience everything for yourself. The skyline at night from Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, Elizabeth Tower/Big Ben etc. is fantastic!
What language school directors said about London
Fantastic location for studying English: full of culture and excitement: excellent shopping, theatres, cinemas, restaurants and bars and world-famous galleries and museums. Enjoy all the sights that London has to offer.
Truly one of the world’s great cultural and financial capitals – an unforgettable experience.
Most recent student reviews of language schools in London
It was a great experience, the staff is friendly and helpful.
26 February 2025
Course: Standard Course 15 (Morning) - 1 week
Student age: 34 years
The location is perfect as it has everything you need within 2 blocks and in the afternoons it is great.
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30 January 2025
Course: General English Semi Intensive - 2 weeks
Student age: 16 years
I did not take part in the activities on offer. Different teachers have different teaching methods. The school endeavoured to meet the wishes of each individual.
14 October 2024
Course: General English 30 - 2 weeks
Student age: 68 years
We met a lot of other students of different nationalities, and we formed bonds that I'll never forget. The teachers are very good overall, they have different ways of teaching, each with their own learning style.
30 September 2024
Course: GE Standard - 4 weeks
Student age: 40 years
Good environment and location.
Good School.
24 September 2024
Course: Intensive English - 1 week
Student age: 16 years
Information about London
London is known around the world as being an excellent place to learn English. Not only is the accent one of the clearest in the country but it is buzzing with activity twenty four seven. The nightlife is fantastic with world famous bands and DJs often playing in one of the many music venues around the city. During the day there are an endless array of restaurants, museums, shops, festivals and, of course, the great British pub for you to visit. You will never run out of things to do. It is a great place to learn all about the history and culture of England with sights such as the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace and Tower Bridge. There are excellent transport links within the city itself as well as to other cities further afield. It is a great base to explore all that England has to offer. As you can see, London has it all and more!
The reputation that learning English in London holds comes at a price, and that price is expensive. It is very pricey compared to other cities in the country. It is possible for you to find cheaper options but this does mean that you will be further out of the city or within the winter months. London is a fast paced city and often it can be difficult to connect with locals. Why not take up a hobby that you enjoy to break into a group of local friends.
Key Facts about London
- Price index excluding rent: 85* (15% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 80* (21% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:90* (10% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (England UK average):
3.36 £ (14% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in London
Events in London
20 May 2025 - 24 May 2025The world’s most famous flower show, featuring garden designs, floral displays, and horticultural exhibits.
30 June 2025 - 13 July 2025Also known as "The Championships", Wimbledon is hailed as the oldest tennis tournament in the world, founded in 1877. The only major Grand Slam tennis tournament to be played on grass, Wimbledon continues to attract the world's best tennis professionals.
05 July 2025London Pride Festival organises events for the two weeks leading up to final weekend blow-out: concerts, parties and the big parade on the Saturday and Pride in the Park, a community event, picnic and live shows the next day.
18 July 2025 - 13 September 2025BBC hosts various classical music concerts across the UK. The finale of the event is known as the Last Night of the Proms and is not to be missed.
24 August 2025 - 25 August 2025Organised to coincide with the August bank holiday, the carnival held in Notting Hill is a Caribbean style carnival held over 2 days where the Grand Finale is a parade with over 60 bands and amazing costumes on the holiday Monday.
24 August 2025 - 25 August 2025Europe's largest street festival, celebrating Caribbean culture with parades, music, dancing, and food.
18 September 2025 - 22 September 2025Held twice yearly, in February and September, London's Fashion Week is one of the "Big Four" in the industry, along with New York, Paris and Milan. This event is mainly for press and industry members, but hot on its heels is London's Fashion Weekend, which is open to the general public.
November 2025In Oxford Street, the best known shopping street of London, you will find magnificent Christmas lights installations in conjunction with live music and shows.
What to do in London
Arrival airports
Public transportation to city center:
Every 10 minutes, 10 minutes.
Main stops: Silvertown/London City Airport, Silvertown/Mill Road, Canning Town/Brunel Street, Canning Town
Every 20 minutes, 30 minutes.
Main stops: Gatwick Airport Rail Station, London Victoria Rail Station
Taxi: 20 minutes drive to city center of London
Public transportation to city center:
Every 20 minutes, 15 minutes.
Main stops: Heathrow Terminals 1-3 Rail Station, London Paddington Rail Station
Every 30 minutes, 35 minutes.
Main stops: Heathrow Airport T2-3, London Earl´s Court
Taxi: 35 minutes drive to city center of London
Public transportation to city center:
Every 30 minutes, 60 minutes.
Main stops: Lower Kingswood, Banstead, London Belmont, London Sutton, London Sutton - Town Centre, Lodon Rosehill, London Mitcham, London Streatham, London Stockwell
Taxi: 50 minutes drive to city center of London
Public transportation to city center:
Every 60 minutes, 40 minutes.
Main stops: Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station, Harpenden Rail Station, St. Albans City Rail Station, West Hampstead Thameslink Rail Station, St Pancras International Rail Station
Every 20 minutes, 70 minutes.
Main stops: Vauxhall, IBC Vehicles Gate 1, Baker Street Station
Taxi: 45 minutes drive to city center of London
Public transportation to city center:
Every 20 minutes, 50 minutes.
Main stops: Stansted Airport, London Liverpool St
Taxi: 55 minutes drive to city center of London
Q&A - Questions about English courses and schools in London
- Is it possible for my 15 year old daughter to book a course in London together with her 16 year old friend?“It is absolutely possible for your daughter and her friend to study English together, our partner schools offer great courses for teenagers!
For example Kings school offers a summer programme for students aged 14-17.”Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 22, 2024I am 16 years old and want to study in November, can I stay in a student residence?“Many schools accept 16 year old students in their adult courses so you are very welcome to join the courses but residences almost exclusively accept students over 18. If you want to book accommodation I recommend that we book a host family for you.”Louise Granath, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 28, 2023Can I book just the course? I live in London.“You can book just the course if you already have accommodation in London, no problem.”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 03, 2023I am looking for an English course in London for me and my 11-year-old twins.“I did some research for you and found two options:
St Giles Central London:
This school has a family package, which I think will suit you well! They have three different packages:
1. Family Day Package Only: 20 English lessons per week, activities and excursions.
2. Family Day Package Plus: same as package 1, but with lunch.
3. Family Full Package: same as Package 1, but with lunch and homestay accommodation with breakfast.
Burlington School London:
This school has a junior course (day programme) for 11-year-old students and also offers general English courses for adults.”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 27, 2023I am 25 years old and I would like to learn English from scratch.“I am pleased to inform you that we have many partner schools in the UK that welcome absolute beginners.”Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 26, 2023I am interested in booking an English programme in London, but I have availability on weekends only. Do you have any options?“At the time of writing, the schools Speak Up and West London English School in London are offering English lessons on weekends. Just let us know your English level and we can send you the detailed information.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 19, 2023I am interested in an English course with group lessons with mature students. Do you have any options?“In London, EC English offers group lessons in specific groups for students aged 30 and over, year-round.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 12, 2023I am looking for a 1 or 2-week course for my niece age 17. Do you have any recommendations for students of similar age? A course with 15 hours of study per week would be great.“For a 17-year-old student, the general English standard course offered by Bayswater is an excellent choice. This course is made up of 20 lessons per week/15 hours per week that combine language learning with a special focus on developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This is best for students who want to study at a steady pace (Morning classes only).”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 12, 2023I am a citizen of the European Union. Can I study English in London without a visa?“Of course, you can easily enroll in a language school. EU citizens do not need a visa to stay in the UK for up to 6 months.”Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 19, 2022For my daughter, who will go to secondary school next year, we are thinking of booking her a course. There is also a lot of attention for relaxation / vacation. It doesn't have to be a drill course. I think having a host family is too much of a good thing, and that we will go to England so she can join us in the evening.“The choice of accommodation is very personal. Some students really enjoy staying with other students, such as in residences/campus areas. And others benefit much more from a host family, with more personal attention and the practice of the language also during dinner. Staying in the evening with your own family is of course also possible and may give you more peace of mind. It just depends on what she likes.”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, LanguageCourse.net - Feb 16, 2022I would like to take an English course in London for 2 weeks for my occupation. They recommend taking a business English course. Which options do you recommend?“If you like to use English for professional purposes, it would be good to take a look at the business courses. There you have more focus on business use. You can view these courses by viewing the course categories at the bottom of our pages. You can also opt for a course with, for example, 20 general English lessons per week and then private lessons in the afternoon to focus on English specifically for your type of work.”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, LanguageCourse.net - Nov 08, 2021FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions About English Courses in London
- I'm French. Do I need a visa to study in London this summer for 1 week?
“From 02/04/2025, French citizens will be required to have a travel authorisation (ETA) to travel to the United Kingdom. This is not a visa, but just a kind of laissez-passer at a lower cost. We recommend that you go directly to the embassy's website for more information.”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 02, 2025Do you know from where in London we can take a train to Cambridge? We will arrive to Saint Pancras International by Eurostar from Brussels.“If you arrive at St.Pancras station, you can depart from Kings Cross station which is literally a few steps away.”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 04, 2024Are transport costs in London the same for adults and juniors?“In London, transport charges vary according to the age of the user. Here's an overview of the differences for adults and juniors (young people):
Adults:
Adults pay standard fares for public transport, which includes buses, the Tube, trains, trams, and the DLR (Docklands Light Railway). Fares may vary depending on the areas travelled through and the time of day (peak or off-peak).
Juniors:
Juniors (generally defined as young people under the age of 18) benefit from substantial discounts, or even free travel in certain cases:
Children under 11: Travel free on buses, trams and the metro if accompanied by a paying adult.
Young people aged 11 to 15: Can travel free on buses and trams with an Oyster photocard 11-15 or a Travelcard. They also benefit from reduced fares on the Underground, DLR, London Overground trains and certain National Rail services with an Oyster photocard.
Young people aged 16 to 17: With an Oyster photocard 16+, they benefit from reduced fares on all types of transport and can even get discounts on monthly or annual season tickets.”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 13, 2024I would like to have more information about accommodation.“Most schools have accommodation that is available to students. These can be student residences or host families. Host families can be located anywhere in the city, they are usually the cheapest option and also the one that allows students to experience the local culture the most. For privacy reasons, the school does not reveal the contact details of the host family until about 10 days before the trip. The residences, on the other hand, are usually located in the same school complex or a short distance away, most often a private room in a flat shared by 2-3 other students. ”Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 16, 2024I don't know if I can take out a subscription for the underground bus online in advance, or if I'll have to do it in person at a London station or underground station.
What do you recommend for a one-month subscription?“For transport in London, you can certainly buy a bus and tube season ticket in advance online. London's public transport service offers various options for buying tickets and passes, including on their official website or via their mobile app. This will save you time once you're there, and you can even take advantage of discounts or special offers by buying online.
When it comes to choosing a monthly pass, it all depends on how often you use public transport in London. If you plan to use the bus and Tube regularly throughout the month, a monthly season ticket could be advantageous in terms of cost per journey. However, if your stay is shorter or you won't be using public transport every day, it may be cheaper to opt for individual tickets or prepaid cards such as the Oyster Card. Make sure you work out what best suits your specific needs for getting around London.”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 06, 2024Is there a 50+ course in London?“In London, if you are over 50, you can choose LSI's 40+ programme, 2 organisations where you can study and live at the teacher's home or join a general English course with mixed ages. Which appeals most to you?
It is good to know that classes on LSI's 40+ programme are still with mixed ages. You will be offered 40+ activities after classes during this programme.
Most schools in London prefer to categorise classes by language level rather than age. Did you already have a school in mind? If so, I can research for you what the average age is in the schools of your interest.
”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 10, 2023Which language test should I take, IELTS or Cambridge?“Cambridge exams focus more on everyday topics. IELTS is a more academic test, with questions about university studies or scientific topics. You can either pass or fail the Cambridge exam, and you can get different scores for the IELTS test, which you will then present when applying to university. The Cambridge exam can be taken 4 times a year, while IELTS exams are held almost all year round. The general IELTS test is most often taken to prepare for immigration. The IELTS Academic test and the Cambridge CAE and CPE tests are ideal for admission to foreign universities. ”Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 04, 2023Is it possible to start a Junior Course on a Wednesday?“Normally all junior programmes start on a Monday, as it is the day when the orientation and the welcoming is scheduled.
To start on a Wednesday can be requested, and some schools will allow it, but we always suggest starting on Mondays to make the best out of our courses.”Antonio, Area Manager Italian from Bayswater College - Aug 03, 2022I am looking for a short term English course for Cambridge certificate C1.“If you now have C1 level in English and you would like to obtain a Cambridge certificate for C1, you should opt for a Cambridge Advanced course (CAE). In London we have many options for exam preparation courses. At the top of the page, in the search panel, you can filter on CAE courses.”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, Dutch Consultant from LanguageCourse.net - Nov 11, 2021Don't just take our
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