Acronyms and abbreviations

ESOL = English for Speakers of Other Languages

ESP = English for Specific Purposes

TEFL = Teaching English as a Foreign Language

ELT = English Language Teaching

TESL = Teaching English as a Second Language

TESOL = Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

TOEFL = Test of English as a Foreign Language

EFL = English as a Foreign Language for students from non-English-speaking countries

ESL = English as a Second Language for non-native speakers - similar to above

1st Cert, CFC = Cambridge First Certificate (in the English Language)

CAE = (Cambridge) Certificate in Advanced English English, above CFC and below CPE

CPE = Cambridge Proficiency (in English) Examination (The highest EFL examination)

BC = British Council (BC also means Before Christ was born!)

UK = United Kingdom

GB = Great Britain (geographical area)

A list of schools of English In London and in the London area.

The best way to choose a good English School is to get a recommendation from a friend or take a free lesson before you pay for your course. Also it is a good idea to ask the school reception if you can have a look round.

Sometimes it is better to learn a language privately or in a small group. This is especially true if you need English for a specific purpose, or business English. To see private teachers who offer lessons, click here.

Often, but not always, if a school has higher fees (prices) the tuition is better.

Warning! If a school is very cheap, be very careful!  Often, but not always, if a school has higher fees (prices) the tuition is better.

Schools A - D     Schools E - G     Schools H - L     Schools M - R    

Schools S - U     Schools V - Z     Schools Ex London