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Burlington School

High-quality English tuition plus a rich cultural programme.

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About Burlington School

High-quality English tuition plus a rich cultural programme.

What we like
  • +Top rated social activities
  • +Apartment - shared / Residence accommodation very close to school
  • +Top rated school facilities
  • +Excellent nationality mix
  • +Optional language workshops
  • +Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
! What we dislike
  • Older students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly younger than at most other schools.
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.

Location

Burlington School is housed in Balham, 8 km south of central London, with excellent rail links to the city and surrounding areas. Local green spaces — Clapham Common and Tooting Common — are within walking distance. Several eateries, local shops and supermarkets are close by in this predominantly residential area.

Accreditations

British CouncilEnglish UK

Courses at Burlington School

Exact prices from languagecourse.net. Pick your stay length:

General English Standard 20
⏱ 20 lessons/wk · 45 min/lesson · Ages 16+
Price at school
£295
Our price
£295
20 lessons per weekMax 15 students per classFree changesFree cancellation up to 28 days before the start of your course
Starts: Every Monday
General English Intensive 30
⏱ 30 lessons/wk · 45 min/lesson · Ages 16+
Price at school
£375
Our price
£375
30 lessons per weekMax 15 students per classFree changesFree cancellation up to 28 days before the start of your course
Starts: Every Monday
Specialist General English Course
⏱ 25 lessons/wk · 45 min/lesson · Ages 16+
Price at school
£600
Our price
£600
25 lessons per weekMax 15 students per classFree changesFree cancellation up to 28 days before the start of your course
Starts: Every Monday
FCE Exam Preparation 20
⏱ 20 lessons/wk · 45 min/lesson · Ages 16+
Price at school
£295
Our price
£295
20 lessons per weekMax 15 students per classFree changesFree cancellation up to 28 days before the start of your course
Starts: Every Monday
FCE Exam Preparation 30
⏱ 30 lessons/wk · 45 min/lesson · Ages 16+
Price at school
£375
Our price
£375
30 lessons per weekMax 15 students per classFree changesFree cancellation up to 28 days before the start of your course
Starts: Every Monday
Specialist FCE Exam Preparation Course
⏱ 25 lessons/wk · 45 min/lesson · Ages 16+
Price at school
£600
Our price
£600
25 lessons per weekMax 15 students per classFree changesFree cancellation up to 28 days before the start of your course
Starts: Every Monday

Student ratings

Based on 43 verified reviews on languagecourse.net.

Overall 4.6/5
Teaching quality 4.6/5
Social activities 4.6/5
Location 4.6/5
Value for money 4.6/5
Accommodation 4.6/5
Rating comparison

Burlington School vs England UK average — sourced from languagecourse.net.

Teaching 4.4 / 5
Social activities 4.3 / 5
Organization 4.4 / 5
Facilities 4.5 / 5
Accommodation 4.3 / 5
Nationality mix
Brazil 5% Saudi Arabia 5% Thailand 5% Turkey 5% Spain 5% Korea 5% Japan 5% Italy 5% France 5% Switzerland 3% Germany 3% Venezuela 3%

Student opinions

From languagecourse.net verified students.

USA · 16 · 14. Apr. 2026
★ 5.0

It was good, I learnt a lot. Very nice, committed teachers.

Spain · 15 · 18. Aug. 2025
★ 4.0

I liked the school's placing, because it was close to shops and the public transport. The social activities were really nice, and you get to talk to other people from other countries.

Brazil · 12 · 2. Aug. 2025
★ 4.0

We had no feedback of the work done in class. The food was also not good.

Italy · 13 · 28. Jul. 2025
★ 5.0

Everything a wonderful experience to do again, the school very nice also the accommodations the trips and the staff all super

Germany · 15 · 6. Aug. 2024
★ 5.0

Was easy

USA · 51 · 27. Feb. 2024
★ 5.0

I loved all the teachers, very professional. The building is in a perfect old British style, It’s amazing.

USA · 18 · 9. Feb. 2024
★ 5.0

Overall, a very good atmosphere and a great place.

France · 15 · 23. Aug. 2023
★ 5.0

The teachers and staff, great programme, good group size, both in class and during the excursions!

UK · 13 · 25. Jun. 2023
★ 5.0

I met people who will remain in my heart forever. I hope with all my heart to return.

Italy · 15 · 16. May. 2023
★ 4.0

The piano did not work, bad experience with single origin group in the second week.

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Leisure activities

What students do outside the classroom.

Walking tours
Museums
School party
Cricket game: From GBP 15
Football game: From GBP 30
Swimming: From GBP 10
Horse riding: From GBP 150

Accommodation

Options offered by Burlington School — weekly prices in GBP.

On-Site School Residence - Dorm
🛏 Shared room (multiple beds)
🍽 Breakfast & 1 meal
📍 1 minute walking
£215 / week
Homestay Standard
🛏 Single room
🍽 Breakfast & 1 meal
📍 45 minutes by public transport
£280 / week
On-Site School Residence
🛏 Single room
🍽 Breakfast & 1 meal
📍 5 minutes walking
£350 / week
Wandsworth Apartment
🛏 Single room
🍽 No meals
📍 15 minutes walking
£350 / week

Where is Burlington School?

📍 146A Bedford Hill - SW12 9HW London

Open larger map ↗ · Airport transfers: London Heathrow Airport - one way (£130), Luton Airport - one way (£170), London Gatwick Airport - one way (£140), London Stansted Airport - one way (£170)

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FAQ

Could your school provide an offer letter that includes the CAS number and sponsor license information to support my visa application for a 4-week short-term student visa?

No, CAS is for university. If you are from China, we can provide a standard visitor visa letter.

Can Burlington School offer private lessons to my 8-year-old son?

Unfortunately this is not possible. The minimum age is 11 years.

I have celiac disease and wonder if you can take this into account in terms of meals at the Burlington School residence/campus?

Yes, we can help with this. There will be no extra cost. Please mention this clearly at various steps of the process.

What time can students check-in at your On Site School Residence?

Check-in is from 15:00, but they can leave their luggage until the room is ready.

I would like to know more about accommodation in Burlington School. What does Homestay (Zone 2-4) and Homestay (Zone 2-3) mean?

Homestay zone 2-4 means that the distance from the school might be 45 minutes by public transport.