You can start your English course at any time of year, with new students able to start every Monday. On your first day, your teachers will assess your level and discuss what you want to achieve from your course. If you can’t start on a Monday, please contact us and we’ll do our best to arrange an alternative start day.

You can book your English course up to a year in advance—or as late as the day you want to start. We have a wide range of classes and levels, so we can usually find a place for you, even at short notice.

You’ll need to pay your course fees in full before your course starts.

If you book with us online, we’ll ask you to pay the full amount when you book. If you book in person at the school, you can pay a deposit and then pay the remaining balance before your course begins.

You can pay by debit card, credit card or international bank transfer. Once we receive your payment, our team will send you confirmation along with all the pre-arrival information you’ll need.

Booking through an overseas partner

If you apply through one of our trusted overseas partners, you can make your payment directly to them. They can also help you plan your stay in London and, if required, support you with your visa application.

If you need a visa to study in the UK, we’ll ask you to pay a deposit before we issue the documents you need for your visa application.

The immigration permission you need depends on your nationality and how long you plan to study.

If your English course lasts 6 months or less, you can study in the UK as a visitor. Depending on your nationality, you may need a Standard Visitor visa or an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before you travel.

If you are studying English for more than 6 months and up to 11 months, you will normally need a Short-term Study visa.

Visa and immigration requirements vary by nationality, so we recommend checking the latest UK government guidance before you travel.

All our teachers are graduates and hold a recognised English language teaching qualification, with a minimum of Cambridge CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL.

Our teachers also bring a wealth of international teaching experience to the classroom—ask them where they’ve taught; they may well have worked in your country.

If you need to cancel your course, you may be entitled to a refund depending on when you cancel. The amount refunded will depend on how much notice you give us. Different conditions apply if your visa application is refused.

Please see our Booking Terms & Conditions for full details.

Yes. We can arrange a range of accommodation for students, including homestays, student residences and houseshares. Options vary in location, facilities and price, so you can choose the accommodation that best suits your needs and budget.

Explore our student accommodation options for full details.