A list of schools of English

In London and in the London area.

Sometimes it is better to learn 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.

For teachers and students of English:

Acronyms and abbreviations

• ESOL = English for Speakers of Other Languages (similar to both of the above)
• 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 English; level below)
• CAE = (Cambridge) Certificate of Advanced English (English level 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)

                    The best way to choose a good 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.

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!