English language schools
Over
600,000 people visit the UK each year to learn English. There are
hundreds of English language courses available in a variety of
institutions in the UK. These range from small, private colleges
that specialise in English tuition through to universities offering
English pre-sessional classes for those entering degree programmes.
Institutions usually provide accommodation for their students and run courses of various lengths, from a few weeks to a full year. Many organise a social programme for students. Some provide accommodation and teaching in the same building, others provide accommodation with local families or in hotels.
Schools, colleges and universities providing English language courses are located throughout the UK.
State and boarding schools
Education is compulsory in the UK for children aged from 5 to 16.
If you bring dependants between these ages with you to the UK, you must arrange full-time education for them. There is ample provision of state schools in every area, and there are also many private schools that accept international students up to the age of 18.
Find out more about boarding schools at UK Boarding Schools.
