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Academic languages in England UK for international students

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The best English language schools in the UK will allow schoolchildren or students to gain invaluable experience. Once in the homeland of the English language, the children will be able to immerse themselves in the language environment of British English, get acquainted with the culture and traditions of the country and make new friends. Staying in the country will involve constant language practice and will help to raise the level of language proficiency to a fundamentally new level.

During the lessons, teachers create a special relaxed and benevolent atmosphere, schoolchildren and students get real inspiration and motivation when they overcome the language barrier and feel linguistic progress themselves. Classes in English language centers with experienced teachers guarantee the transition from passive knowledge to live conversational speech thanks to an effective curriculum and space for practice. All this makes English language centers very popular and prestigious.

Study English in the UK – specifics of education

Top English language schools are proud of a variety of linguistic programs: business courses, vacation programs for children and adults, academic English programs and others. Below 5 reasons for studying in language schools in the UK for foreign students:

  • Interesting experience and expanding horizons

Language courses for schoolchildren will provide excellent opportunities to study the culture and history of the United Kingdom.

  • A safe country and a high standard of living

This country is ideal for children's recreation and study: it is quiet and peaceful here, a high standard of living and a measured rhythm.

  • Personal development

Such an experience will have a positive impact on the student: he will be able to make new friends from different parts of the world and feel independent.

  • Opportunity to learn British English

Students will be able to learn and master the British accent and vocabulary.

  • Acquaintance with the world's strongest educational system

The country is known all over the world for its educational institutions — both schools and universities. No less strong are the language schools, which have extensive experience in terms of programming and working with foreign students.

The best language courses in the UK – how the studying is organized?

Education in the UK reflects the most relevant and successful teaching methods, where the communicative approach is at the forefront as a guarantee of effective learning of English by foreign students, interactive methods and democratic principles of teaching. No less important is an individual approach to students, which is expressed in an attentive attitude to students, an emphasis on age and personal characteristics, and sensitive tracking of students' progress. Below the core characteristics of language schools and programs in the UK are provided:

  • Small groups (8-15 students)
  • Duration of programs – from 1 week
  • Language of studying – English
  • Age of students: from 12 years
  • Technically equipped classrooms
  • Modern educational materials
  • 24-hour security and support
  • Qualified and specially studied teachers to work with foreign students.

In the classroom, students take an active part in the learning process. A teacher who adheres to a communicative approach creates a special environment in which students are in constant interaction and practice the language from the first lesson. The emphasis is placed on the development of basic skills – reading, writing, listening comprehension, conversational skills. Groups are formed with special care. The ideal group of students is representatives of different countries, nationalities, formed taking into account age characteristics, language proficiency, the number of students in which does not exceed 10-15 people.

Before the start of classes, the students write an entrance test, which is aimed at determining the level of language proficiency. After a week of intensive classes, students again undergo another test designed to reflect the results of a week's work. In the last classes, students perform the final test, which determines the current level of language proficiency, and all students are awarded a prestigious certificate of completion of a language course with a mark of the level of knowledge of the language they have received.

The best language schools in the UK – TOP 10

  1. Stafford House School of English London
  2. EC Oxford
  3. ELC English Language Centre Bristol
  4. Excel English
  5. Mayfair School of English
  6. Nacel English School London
  7. Winchester School of English
  8. Islington Centre for English
  9. Southbourne School of English
  10. BSC British Study Centres Oxford.

The educational plan provides constant practice and daily lessons; the children attend various lectures, seminars, master classes, electives.

Study English in the UK – offered programs

Standard English is a general English course aimed at learning basic language skills. Students are divided into groups based on language knowledge and improve the language from basic skills to fluent conversational speech. The studying is based on the immersion method and the entire lesson is held in English.

Intensive courses are an accelerated program that requires a lot of attention: such directions are focused on students who need to improve their knowledge as soon as possible. As a rule, the course includes classes of 6 academic hours several times a week.

Summer programs for schoolchildren combine classes with active recreation, are conducted in an informative and fascinating way and will not leave any student indifferent. Combined courses "English +" are an interesting option for a student with a good level of language: English classes can be combined with any kind of sport or hobby, for example, football, tennis, horse riding, robotics, design, etc.

For students and teenagers wishing to study abroad, preparatory courses for international exams are offered. This is a specific direction that is entirely focused on preparing for testing.

Language schools in the UK fees for foreign students

The tuition fee of language courses in the UK can significantly vary depending on the specifics of program, location, the extracurricular activities. As a rule, the cost of studying includes:

  • Accommodation in the school residence
  • Meals on the full boarding base
  • Extracurricular activities on the school territory
  • Excursions
  • Sports activities.

Usually, the foreign students need to pay additional costs:

  • Air tickets
  • Consular fee
  • Medical insurance
  • Educational materials
  • Payment for express mail (for the delivery of the invitation)
  • Transfer
  • Visa processing.

 

Top 40 best language schools in the UK 2024

1 OISE London
2 EC London Covent Garden
3 OISE Oxford
4 London School of English
5 OISE Cambridge
6 UIC Oxford International
7 Kaplan International English London Covent Garden
8 Regents University London
9 LAL London Summer School
10 Home Language International
11 Oxford International Study Centre
12 Regent Oxford School
13 Stafford House School of English London
14 EC London Euston
15 Living Learning English
16 The Language Gallery
17 Skola London English Summer School in London
18 Harrow House International College
19 Brighton Language College BLC
20 Kaplan International English London Leicester Square
21 Frances King School of English London Kensington
22 Regent Scanbrit Bournemouth
23 Stafford House School of English Canterbury
24 Malvern House London
25 Wimbledon School of English
26 UIC English London Greenwich
27 Studio Cambridge
28 Alpadia Keele
29 EC Cambridge
30 Cavendish School of English
31 EC Brighton
32 EC Manchester
33 Oxford International UIC Brighton
34 EC Bristol
35 EC Oxford
36 St. Giles International London Central
37 Twin Group
38 Burlington School of English
39 Hampstead School of English London
40 St. Giles London Highgate

Cost of living in United Kingdom

Expenses - USD/Month. Min. Med.
Accommodation 306 398
Food 177 391
Transportation 59 180
Communications and utilities 74 104
Clothing 20 77
Sports and leisure 25 88
Total 662 1,239
Accommodation in United Kingdom USD/Month.
Shared room outside of centre 309
Shared room in city centre 402
1 bedroom apartment outside of centre 596
1 bedroom apartment in city centre 723

Statistics of English courses in England

Programs Intensity Group Language requirements The minimum cost of the week
General English 15-20 8-10 Starter £240+
Intensive English Course 28-30 6-12 Beginner £310+
Super Intensive English Course 35-40 6-10 Beginner £350+
Exam Preparation Courses 20-25 6-12 Intermediate £355+
Business English 20-25 7-10 Intermediate £355+
Intensive Business English 25-30 7-10 Intermediate £380+
Academic English 20-25 6-12 Beginner £280+
English plus 10-15 5-10 Intermediate £355+
English for Work 25-30 10-14 Beginner £355+
Vacation English 10-15 5-10 Beginner £270+
One-to-One lessons individual 1 Starter £50+ - 1 lesson

Students Accommodation Options in UK

Accomondation Meals Number of people per room Cost per week/min Cost per week/max
Homestay full Board or half Board 1-3 £190 £500
School residence full Board 1-3 £220 £650
Appartment without meals 1-3 £250 £5,000+
Hotel with/out meals 1-2 £35/day £500+/day
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Egor Eremeev
Current material has been prepared by Egor Eremeev
Education: Westminster University (Business & Management), London.
Egor studied and lived in the UK for 8 years and graduated from the university of Westminster. He is currently the co-founder and the director of business development at Smapse Education and personally visits foreign schools and universities, interviews students studying in those institutions.
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