Study Overseas

The following articles describe a few of the most popular types of English courses that are available to international students in the UK. Each list item is a link to a matching article.

The Importance of Studying English

Studying in the UK may be important to you, but don't forget that no matter how well you know your subject area, you sill find that, without the right level of proficiency in English, you will struggle to pass your course!

Studying English in Britain

Coming to Britain offers a unique opportunity not only to enjoy the wealth of cultural experiences Britain has to offer, but also to benefit from being in a country which many consider to be the 'home' of the English language. Learning or improving their English is one of the aims of many visitors to Britain. But where do you start looking for a school or teacher you can rely on?

Learning Quality English in Britain

Jane Moyo of the British Council reports on English in Britain: the accreditation scheme for English language courses in Britain that gives guarantees on quality standards, making Britain the ideal destination for international students to come to learn English.

English with a Difference

The Association of British Language Schools was founded in 1993 by a group of EFL providers who felt that the language-travel industry in the UK needed a regulatory body with a wider remit than that offered by the British Council.

Business English in the UK

London. Historical London - Tower Bridge, Lady Di's Palace, The Houses of Parliament and Sherlock Holmes. The London Scene - clubs, pubs, movies, art, fashion, music, festivals and flower shows. International London - ethnic communities, Euro-hub, Euro-gateway, shops, fashion, food and art of absolutely every description. Each and all of these are good reasons to study English in London, but none can equal the original reason and the main reason - International trade.

Pre-University Education - State English Language Colleges

English UK is the national association of accredited English language centres. Formed in 2004 from two previous associations (the Association of Recognised English Language Services and the British Association of State English Language Teaching), they have around 400 member centres in private schools, educational trusts and charities, further education colleges and universities. All English UK members are accredited under the Accreditation UK scheme, which is run in perntership between the British Council and English UK.

TESOL - Distance Learning versus Full-Time Study

Those seeking an international recognised professional TESOL qualification are faced with a variety of decisions. Which courses are formally accredited? What type of course will be best? Full-time study or distance-training?

English Studies for Academic Purposes

An important aspect of studying at a university in an English-speaking country is the English language courses and support provided by the institution. Nearly all British universities provide English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses for students who have been offered a place, or who simply plan in the future to apply for a place, to study at a British university.

An Introduction to BALEAP

By the time you read this you will probably already have decided that you want to take an English course in Britain. Perhaps you know you need to take an intensive course in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) to prepare you for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or maybe you are looking for something a little different from a private language school. So what is it that makes studying English at a university different?