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English language study
Whether you're a complete beginner, you want to perfect your technical or business English or you are heading to university, there is an English language course in the UK that is right for you. Join the 600,000 international students who learn English in the UK every year!
How do you find an English language school?
Are you thinking about learning English in the UK? Here's a useful guide to starting your search for the course that suits you.
— More on finding an English language courseWhich type of English language course do you need?
Whether you want to learn English to boost your career or purely for pleasure, there's a course for you in the UK. Here we explain the main types of course.
Search for an English language course
You can use the Education UK Search tool to find an English language course.
— Find out more about using the Search toolFind out about English language tests
Depending on the UK course you want to study, you may have to take a test beforehand to assess your language skills.
— More about English language testsYour choices after learning English in the UK
Think about the next steps once you have completed your English studies in the UK. The world is your oyster!
— More about choices after learning English'The classes here are amazing. I think it’s better to take English classes in the UK'
Read Bodor Almatrouk's story. Originally from Kuwait, she took a Pre-sessional English course before her BEng degree in Electronic Engineering.
— Find out more about BodorEnglish as a global language
English is a global language of business and trade. Studying in the UK is a great way to kick-start your international career.
— Find out more about English as a global languageEnglish Plus: adding value to your English studies
You can add value to your English language studies by combining your course with subjects as diverse as flower arranging, fashion, football, philosophy and physics.
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1.4 billion people
Over 1.4 billion people live in a country where English is an official language.
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IELTS scores
IELTS (International English tests) are recognised in over 135 countries.
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UK language providers
There are hundreds of accredited language schools in the UK
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600,000 language students
Over 600,000 international students learn English in the UK every year.
Why learn English?
There are lots of reasons why it's a good idea to learn English! We take a look at how it can help you reach your full potential.
— More about the benefits of learning EnglishHow you will practise your English in the UK?
When you study English in the UK, you'll be able to practise your new language skills in many ways every day:
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Buying tickets
- Ordering food and drinks
- Making purchases
- Chatting with friends
- Watching films
- Reading newspapers
- Writing emails
- Filling in forms
- Asking for directions
English for academic purposes
An ‘English for academic purposes’ course will boost your confidence and enhance your UK study experience
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