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English courses abroad

Tailored English Experiences in 19 unique countries worldwide for the lowest price guaranteed!
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Take an English course abroad and speak like a local

In the modern world, learning English is no longer an option; it’s a necessity! With its wide use and position in international business and academia, you’ll find that learning English will help you no matter what path you choose. 

When you choose to learn English overseas with ESL, your learning will extend beyond the classroom; you’ll be living and breathing it in your day-to-day. Start making local friends, consume local media, and live your best life, and afterwards you won’t speak like a student; you’ll speak like a local! 

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Why choose ESL: benefit from 30+ years of experience

Learning English abroad isn’t all sightseeing, Harry Potter, and fish and chips—it can be hard work to organise everything, find the right school, and stay on top of your progress! Luckily, when you study English abroad with ESL, you’ll have a team with 30+ years of experience at your side to make sure you’re getting the best trip possible.

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We are a Lifetime Award Winner after being voted Best Agency in Europe 5 times at the ST Star Awards.

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We have over 30 years of experience, starting our story as a small Swiss language school, and now one of the top language travel agencies in Europe

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Our services are completely free, and if you find your programme cheaper elsewhere, we’ll refund you the difference.

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Our agency status has been accredited by the most prestigious organisations in the language travel industry, including ICEF, WYSE, IALC, ALTO, and many more!

Choose the perfect destination for your English course abroad to have an unforgettable trip

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Adults (Over 16)
Juniors (8 - 17)

Destinations for all ages

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China

2 destinations

From 430 EUR per week

England

24 destinations

From 231 EUR per week

Spain

17 destinations

From 105 EUR per week

France

13 destinations

From 140 EUR per week

Germany

13 destinations

From 120 EUR per week

Switzerland

4 destinations

From 293 EUR per week

Portugal

2 destinations

From 239 EUR per week

Austria

2 destinations

From 342 EUR per week

 

We’ll find the best English course abroad to fit your preferences

Whether you’re just looking to have fun, make some friends, see a new country, and pick up some language skills, or do all of that while improving your career or learning a new skill, we have the course for you!

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General English

Balance your core English skills while still enjoying enough free time and activities to enjoy your destination. 

 


Course duration: 1+ weeks
Minimum age: 16

General English

Balance your core English skills while still enjoying enough free time and activities to enjoy your destination. 

 

Key information

Whether you’re looking to build a foundation for your new language, improve your current skills, or just looking for a fun, educational holiday, our general programme is for you! Have lessons throughout the week and spend your weekends and evenings doing fun activities and excursions to get an appreciation of your new destination. 

  • Course duration: 1+ weeks

  • Minimum age: 16

  • Class size: 12-15

  • Entry level: Beginner - Advanced

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Intensive courses

Make the fastest progress possible through intensive lessons that will have you speaking perfect English in no time!


Course duration: 1+ weeks
Minimum age: 16

Intensive Courses

Make the fastest progress possible through intensive lessons that will have you speaking perfect English in no time!

 

Key information

Our intensive course is based on the same model as the standard course, but at a faster pace and delivered with more depth to allow students to make faster progress.

 

  • Course duration: 1+ weeks

  • Minimum age: 16

  • Class size: 12-15

  • Entry level: Beginner - Advanced

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Exam preparation

Whether you want to study for the IELTS or a Cambridge certificate in England, we have the preparation course for you! 


Course duration: 1+ weeks

Minimum age: 16

Exam preparation

Whether you want to study for the IELTS or a Cambridge certificate in England, we have the preparation course for you! Earn an accredited language certificate in England with ESL.

 

Key information

If you’re looking to transform your language skills into a marketable qualification, there’s no better option than a language certificate. Our exam preparation courses will give you dedicated lessons alongside tried and tested exam techniques to make sure you get the grade you need to get your dream job or get into your dream university.

 

  • Course duration: 1+ weeks

  • Minimum age: 16

  • Class size: 12-15

  • Entry level: Depends on chosen exam

  • Exams offered: IELTS, Cambridge Certificates, TOEIC 

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Business English

Improve your workplace fluency while preparing for international employment through our business English courses in England.


Course duration: 1+ week
Minimum age: 18

Business English

Improve your workplace fluency while preparing for international employment through our business English courses in England.

 

Key information

Learn to work and thrive in an international company through our Business English course. Get dedicated industry vocabulary, interview and CV making skills, Networking alongside international peers, and everything else you need to function in the globalised modern world.

  • Course duration: 1+ week

  • Minimum age: 18

  • Class size: 6-10

  • Entry level: Intermediate - Advanced

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Junior & Teen Programs

Give your child an unforgettable experience with fun activities, weekly trips, and real-world English practice.


Course duration: 1+ week
Minimum age: 7

Junior & Teen Programs

Give your child an experience they’ll remember for the rest of their life, with daily activities and weekly excursions to help them explore, make friends, and practise their English in the real world. 

 

Key information

Younger learners soak up knowledge like a sponge when you combine learning with fun activities and excursions. Our summer camps offer children engaging language lessons in the morning, alongside fun activities in the afternoon and at weekends. Each of our camps also has accommodation and meal options, alongside 24/7 supervision, so you can rest easy knowing we’re handling everything!

 

  • Course duration: 1+ week

  • Minimum age: 7

  • Class size: Average 12–15

  • Entry level: Beginner - Advanced

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Long-term programmes

Travel longer to guarantee your fluency, either through a general gap year or working towards a specific goal through an Academic Year Abroad. 


Course duration: 2+ months
Minimum age: 16

Long-term Programmes

Go beyond the standard classroom experience, make a life in London! Choose between a standard gap year or take your language skills to the ultimate level in an Academic Year Abroad.

 

Key information

Our long-term programmes offer you a way to go beyond the standard study abroad experience and will allow you to make a new life in England. Whether you choose to specialise your lessons towards a goal like exam preparation or professional skills through an Academic Year Abroad, or just extend your courses through a Gap Year, you’ll stop being a student and start being a local!

 

  • Course duration: 2+ months

  • Minimum age: 16

  • Class size: 12-15

  • Entry level: Beginner - Advanced

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We’ll be with you at every step of your English course abroad

Free advice & quote

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Free advice & quote

The first step of your adventure is to contact an ESL advisor! Alternatively, you can drop in at any of our 40+ offices and speak to us face-to-face. During our conversation, we’ll find out everything about your language needs: Are you learning English for your career or just to understand your favourite songs a bit better? Do you want to study close to home or travel the world? What’s your favourite hobby? Which accent do you prefer: posh London or movie star California?—and so much more

Tailored course planning

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Tailored course planning

With the information we established from our conversation, we’ll create the perfect programme for you, including the course, accommodation, and any extra activities that you’ve told us you were looking for. If it’s not quite for you, don’t worry! We’ll keep trying until we’ve found something that makes you excited to travel.

Ongoing support during your stay

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Ongoing support during your stay

The best part of our service? It doesn’t end until you come home happy! We’ll help guide you through the travel process, giving you personalised advice every step of the way, whether it’s securing your visa, booking your flights, or finding the best pub near your school! When you arrive, we’ll just be an email or a call away, ready to handle any issue you may have with your school or classes until you return home. 

The best price, or your money back!

If you find your programme somewhere else for a lower price, we’ll refund you the difference!

Worried that agencies are too expensive?

Our expert assistance comes at no extra cost!

Learn about our programmes from your fellow students!

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Contact our team of experts, and we’ll find out more about you to pair you with the perfect school that matches your preferences, budget, and language goals.
 

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