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English Courses for Beginners in London (A1)
Beginner English courses in London start you from A1, building the everyday English you need to live and get around the city. Look for small classes and patient teachers — compare beginner-friendly London schools below by price, area and rating.
57 London schools for english courses for beginners in london (a1)
Prices from £130/week · sorted by student rating.
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ADULTS only M English
Frances King School of English
Kensington · 77 Gloucester Road, SW7 4SS
5.0 (2 ratings)
What we like about Frances King School of English
- ✓Coffee bar and student lounge
- ✓Free Frances King guided walks through the city
- ✓Excellent rating of teaching quality (5.0)
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General English Standard
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 14 students / class
£447
≈ $568
FREE cancellation
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ADULTS only L English
The London School of English
Holland Park · Holland Park Gardens, London
4.9 (42 ratings)
What we like about The London School of English
- ✓Longest-established accredited English school in the UK
- ✓Premium small-group classes (max 8 students)
- ✓3-course lunch freshly prepared by chefs every day
British CouncilISIEnglish UK
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General English Intensive (30+)
⏱ 30 lessons / week
👥 8 students / class
£540
≈ $686
FREE cancellation
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JUNIORS & ADULTS English
British Study Centres London
Camden · 196 Old St, London
4.9 (287 ratings)
What we like about British Study Centres London
- ✓Affordable General English from £170/wk
- ✓Welcomes both junior and adult students
English UK
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£170
≈ $216
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JUNIORS & ADULTS English
TopUp Learning (Tti)
Canary Wharf · 40 Upper St, London
4.9 (271 ratings)
What we like about TopUp Learning (Tti)
- ✓Welcomes both junior and adult students
English UK
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£230
≈ $292
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ADULTS only XL English
Wimbledon School of English
Wimbledon · Wimbledon, South London
4.8 (56 ratings)
What we like about Wimbledon School of English
- ✓Beautiful private garden on campus
- ✓Strong exam pass rates (Cambridge, IELTS)
- ✓Quiet, leafy area only 20 minutes to central London
British CouncilEnglish UK
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General English (24 lessons)
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 12 students / class
£240
≈ $305
FREE cancellation
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ADULTS only English
English Path Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf · 183 Upper St, London
4.8 (374 ratings)
What we like about English Path Canary Wharf
- ✓Accredited by the British Council
British CouncilEAQUALS
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£280
≈ $356
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ADULTS only English
International House London Young Learner Centres
Islington · 15 Camden High St, London
4.8 (26 ratings)
What we like about International House London Young Learner Centres
- ✓Accredited by the British Council
British CouncilEAQUALS
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£220
≈ $279
Community-listed
ADULTS only XL English
Concorde International Home Language Tuition
Central London · Concorde International Home Language Tuition, London
4.8 (1403 ratings)
What we like about Concorde International Home Language Tuition
- ✓Total immersion learning experience
- ✓Tailored programs to individual needs
- ✓Qualified and experienced teachers
British CouncilEnglish UK
Example price:
General English
⏱ 15 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£490
≈ $622
Community-listed
ADULTS only English
EC London
Islington · 122 Camden High St, London
4.7 (153 ratings)
What we like about EC London
- ✓Based in islington, London
- ✓Highly rated by students (4.7/5)
- ✓153+ student reviews
English UK
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£210
≈ $267
Community-listed
ADULTS only English
Language in Action
Hackney · 138 Brick Lane, London
4.7 (369 ratings)
What we like about Language in Action
- ✓Affordable General English from £150/wk
English UK
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£150
≈ $191
Community-listed
ADULTS only English
Mill Hill Summer School
Camden · 138 Brick Lane, London
4.7 (369 ratings)
What we like about Mill Hill Summer School
- ✓Based in camden, London
- ✓Highly rated by students (4.7/5)
- ✓369+ student reviews
English UK
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£270
≈ $343
Community-listed
ADULTS only English
Nacel English School
Hackney · 186 Brick Lane, London
4.7 (37 ratings)
What we like about Nacel English School
- ✓Based in hackney, London
- ✓Highly rated by students (4.7/5)
English UK
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£270
≈ $343
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ADULTS only M English
Burlington School
Balham · Balham, SW12 9HW
4.6 (43 ratings)
What we like about Burlington School
- ✓Top rated social activities
- ✓Top rated school facilities
- ✓Excellent nationality mix (no nationality >5% of students)
British CouncilEnglish UK
Example price:
General English Morning
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£281
Offer!
£267
≈ $357
FREE cancellation
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ADULTS only English
Bucksmore Education
Hackney · 129 Brick Lane, London
4.6 (300 ratings)
What we like about Bucksmore Education
- ✓Accredited by the British Council
British CouncilEAQUALS
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£260
≈ $330
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ADULTS only L English
Malvern House
Kings Cross · King's Cross, Central London
4.5 (64 ratings)
What we like about Malvern House
- ✓Affordable General English from £180/wk
- ✓Modern campus minutes from King's Cross station
- ✓Broad course offering: General, Business, IELTS, Cambridge
British CouncilEnglish UK
Example price:
Essential English (20 lessons)
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£180
≈ $229
FREE cancellation
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ADULTS only XL English
St Giles International — Central
Highgate · Central London
4.5 (4 ratings)
What we like about St Giles International — Central
- ✓12 months free access to e-learning zone
- ✓TOP 8% UK schools — British Council ranking 2021/2022
- ✓Free help applying to UK colleges and universities
British CouncilEnglish UKEAQUALS
Example price:
General English (20 lessons)
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 12 students / class
£424
≈ $538
FREE cancellation
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JUNIORS only English
UKLC
Central · Multiple London campuses
4.5 (19 ratings)
What we like about UKLC
- ✓Summer English programmes for ages 11–17
- ✓Multiple residential campuses across London
- ✓Full activity programme included in the price
British Council
Example price:
General English
⏱ 21 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£580
≈ $737
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JUNIORS & ADULTS English
English Path Greenford
Camden · 196 Old St, London
4.5 (27 ratings)
What we like about English Path Greenford
- ✓Welcomes both junior and adult students
English UK
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
On request
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JUNIORS & ADULTS English
ES London
Canary Wharf · 64 Upper St, London
4.5 (135 ratings)
What we like about ES London
- ✓Affordable General English from £190/wk
- ✓Welcomes both junior and adult students
English UK
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£190
≈ $241
Community-listed
ADULTS only L English
Bayswater
Central London · 167 Queensway - W2 4SB London
4.5 (33 ratings)
What we like about Bayswater
- ✓Four student lounges with games rooms.
- ✓Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
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Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£357
≈ $453
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ADULTS only English
UK College of English
Central · Liverpool Street, City of London
4.4 (9 ratings)
What we like about UK College of English
- ✓UKCE student discount card at cinemas, shops and restaurants
- ✓Excellent nationality mix (<1% per nationality)
- ✓Free help applying to UK colleges and universities
British CouncilEnglish UK
Example price:
General English
⏱ 15 lessons / week
👥 14 students / class
£309
Offer!
£294
≈ $392
FREE cancellation
Community-listed
ADULTS only English
East London Community College
Hackney · 199 Camden High St, London
4.4 (90 ratings)
What we like about East London Community College
- ✓Accredited by the British Council
British CouncilEAQUALS
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£240
≈ $305
Community-listed
ADULTS only English
Loxdale English Centre
Islington · 7 Camden High St, London
4.4 (18 ratings)
What we like about Loxdale English Centre
- ✓Accredited by the British Council
British CouncilEAQUALS
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£240
≈ $305
Community-listed
ADULTS only English
LVC London School of English
Shoreditch · 99 High St, London
4.4 (170 ratings)
What we like about LVC London School of English
- ✓Accredited by the British Council
- ✓Affordable General English from £180/wk
British CouncilEAQUALS
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£180
≈ $229
Community-listed
ADULTS only English
Speakeasy School of English
Hackney · 147 Brick Lane, London
4.4 (118 ratings)
What we like about Speakeasy School of English
- ✓Accredited by the British Council
- ✓Affordable General English from £180/wk
British CouncilEAQUALS
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£180
≈ $229
Community-listed
ADULTS only English
St Andrew's College Language Schools
Greenwich · 83 Roman Rd, London
4.4 (374 ratings)
What we like about St Andrew's College Language Schools
- ✓Accredited by the British Council
British CouncilEAQUALS
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
On request
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ADULTS only L English
Speak Up London
Oxford Street · Oxford Street, London
4.3 (87 ratings)
What we like about Speak Up London
- ✓Great location on Oxford Street, central London
- ✓Excellent nationality mix (no nationality >10% of students)
- ✓Optional language workshops every week
British CouncilEnglish UK
Example price:
General English Standard
⏱ 15 lessons / week
👥 16 students / class
£252
Offer!
£239
≈ $320
FREE cancellation
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ADULTS only English
Berlitz London
Islington · 198 Camden High St, London
4.3 (329 ratings)
What we like about Berlitz London
- ✓Affordable General English from £170/wk
English UK
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£170
≈ $216
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ADULTS only English
Ingla School of English
Greenwich · 86 Roman Rd, London
4.3 (37 ratings)
What we like about Ingla School of English
- ✓Based in greenwich, London
English UK
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
On request
✓ Verified
ADULTS only English
Lexis School of English
Hackney · 42 Brick Lane, London
4.3 (133 ratings)
What we like about Lexis School of English
- ✓Affordable General English from £170/wk
English UK
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£170
≈ $216
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ADULTS only English
Oxford House College
Hackney · 138 Brick Lane, London
4.3 (129 ratings)
What we like about Oxford House College
- ✓Affordable General English from £170/wk
English UK
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£170
≈ $216
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ADULTS only English
Professional Language Solutions
Shoreditch · 110 High St, London
4.3 (381 ratings)
What we like about Professional Language Solutions
- ✓Based in shoreditch, London
- ✓381+ student reviews
English UK
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£290
≈ $368
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ADULTS only English
Regent Language Training
Islington · 170 Camden High St, London
4.3 (221 ratings)
What we like about Regent Language Training
- ✓Based in islington, London
- ✓221+ student reviews
English UK
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£290
≈ $368
✓ Verified
ADULTS only L English
Stafford House International
Bloomsbury · Bloomsbury, Central London
4.2 (13 ratings)
What we like about Stafford House International
- ✓Top rated social activities in London
- ✓Top rated school facilities
- ✓Free help finding flats for long-term students
British CouncilEnglish UK
Example price:
Standard General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£244
≈ $310
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ADULTS only English
ABC School of English
Hackney · 89 Brick Lane, London
4.2 (320 ratings)
What we like about ABC School of English
- ✓Accredited by the British Council
British CouncilEAQUALS
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
On request
✓ Verified
ADULTS only English
Britannia School of English
Shoreditch · 21 High St, London
4.2 (232 ratings)
What we like about Britannia School of English
- ✓Accredited by the British Council
British CouncilEAQUALS
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£280
≈ $356
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ADULTS only English
Discovery Summer
Greenwich · 13 Roman Rd, London
4.2 (264 ratings)
What we like about Discovery Summer
- ✓Accredited by the British Council
British CouncilEAQUALS
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
On request
✓ Verified
ADULTS only English
EF London
Clapham · 13 Mare St, London
4.2 (364 ratings)
What we like about EF London
- ✓Accredited by the British Council
British CouncilEAQUALS
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£220
≈ $279
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ADULTS only English
Islington Centre for English
Islington · 117 Mare St, London
4.2 (208 ratings)
What we like about Islington Centre for English
- ✓Accredited by the British Council
British CouncilEAQUALS
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£280
≈ $356
Community-listed
ADULTS only S English
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
Central London
4.2 (20 ratings)
What we like about Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- ✓Immersive learning experience
- ✓Qualified teachers
- ✓Cultural insights
Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC)
Example price:
General English
⏱ 15 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£1193
≈ $1515
Community-listed
JUNIORS & ADULTS English
ALPADIA UK
Camden · 164 Old St, London
4.1 (75 ratings)
What we like about ALPADIA UK
- ✓Welcomes both junior and adult students
English UK
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£270
≈ $343
Community-listed
JUNIORS & ADULTS English
LSI London
Canary Wharf · 132 Upper St, London
4.1 (363 ratings)
What we like about LSI London
- ✓Welcomes both junior and adult students
English UK
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
On request
Community-listed
JUNIORS & ADULTS English
Rose of York Language School
Shoreditch · 164 High St, London
4.1 (15 ratings)
What we like about Rose of York Language School
- ✓Welcomes both junior and adult students
English UK
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£270
≈ $343
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ADULTS only English
Eurocentres / Bayswater College
Shoreditch · 95 High St, London
4.0 (86 ratings)
What we like about Eurocentres / Bayswater College
- ✓Accredited by the British Council
British CouncilEAQUALS
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£260
≈ $330
✓ Verified
ADULTS only English
Embassy Summer
Hackney · 159 Brick Lane, London
4.0 (110 ratings)
What we like about Embassy Summer
- ✓Accredited by the British Council
British CouncilEAQUALS
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£260
≈ $330
✓ Verified
ADULTS only English
Influential English
Hackney · 79 Brick Lane, London
4.0 (230 ratings)
What we like about Influential English
- ✓Accredited by the British Council
- ✓Affordable General English from £140/wk
British CouncilEAQUALS
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£140
≈ $178
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ADULTS only English
PLUS
Hackney · 123 Brick Lane, London
4.0 (194 ratings)
What we like about PLUS
- ✓Accredited by the British Council
British CouncilEAQUALS
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
On request
✓ Verified
ADULTS only English
Regent's University
Camden · 111 Old St, London
4.0 (122 ratings)
What we like about Regent's University
- ✓Accredited by the British Council
- ✓Affordable General English from £140/wk
British CouncilEAQUALS
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£140
≈ $178
✓ Verified
JUNIORS only M English
SKOLA English
Regents Park · Regent's Park, London
3.9 (17 ratings)
What we like about SKOLA English
- ✓The only junior summer school inside a royal park
- ✓Sports, music and art activities included in junior programmes
- ✓60-minute lessons — longer than most schools
British CouncilEnglish UK
Example price:
Junior English (6-16 yrs)
⏱ 15 lessons / week
👥 12 students / class
£350
≈ $445
FREE cancellation
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ADULTS only English
Language Vision (Acton)
Shoreditch · 98 High St, London
3.9 (69 ratings)
What we like about Language Vision (Acton)
- ✓Based in shoreditch, London
- ✓69+ student reviews
English UK
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£250
≈ $318
✓ Verified
ADULTS only English
Oxford International Junior Programmes
Camden · 118 Old St, London
3.9 (149 ratings)
What we like about Oxford International Junior Programmes
- ✓Affordable General English from £130/wk
English UK
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£130
≈ $165
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ADULTS only English
Oxford International London Greenwich
Greenwich · 22 Upper St, London
3.9 (73 ratings)
What we like about Oxford International London Greenwich
- ✓Affordable General English from £190/wk
English UK
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£190
≈ $241
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ADULTS only English
QA Higher Education
Hackney · 82 Brick Lane, London
3.9 (173 ratings)
What we like about QA Higher Education
- ✓Affordable General English from £190/wk
English UK
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£190
≈ $241
Community-listed
ADULTS only English
Docklands Academy
Shoreditch · 197 High St, London
3.8 (268 ratings)
What we like about Docklands Academy
- ✓Accredited by the British Council
- ✓Affordable General English from £180/wk
British CouncilEAQUALS
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£180
≈ $229
Community-listed
ADULTS only English
Edwards Language School
Greenwich · 125 Roman Rd, London
3.8 (36 ratings)
What we like about Edwards Language School
- ✓Accredited by the British Council
British CouncilEAQUALS
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£240
≈ $305
Community-listed
ADULTS only English
Find Education
Camden · 45 Old St, London
3.8 (196 ratings)
What we like about Find Education
- ✓Accredited by the British Council
British CouncilEAQUALS
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£240
≈ $305
Community-listed
ADULTS only English
Linguarama London
Camden · 169 Old St, London
3.8 (360 ratings)
What we like about Linguarama London
- ✓Accredited by the British Council
- ✓Affordable General English from £180/wk
British CouncilEAQUALS
Example price:
General English
⏱ 20 lessons / week
👥 15 students / class
£180
≈ $229
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