English schools in Glasgow

4 Best English Language Schools in Glasgow in 2024 (from £ 75)

22 reviews

Glasgow School of English was established in 1997 and is proud to remain a Scottish owned, family run school. Quality is important to us. We are accredited by the British Council under the Accreditation UK scheme and are also a member of English UK and the International Association of Language Centres (IALC). We are also one of the few English language schools to be approved by the British Standards Institution against the internationally recognised ISO9001:2008 quality standard. Based in the centre of Glasgow our school provides the ideal location to learn English while also enjoying the culture, history, arts and music of Scotland's largest and most vibrant city. Our professional teachers and staff have many years of experience and are all strongly committed to delivering quality tuition and personalised customer services in a welcoming, international environment all year round. We are committed to improving your English language skills and making sure you get the most out of your experience whether you want to gain entry to a UK university, pass an examination such as IELTS, enhance your employment opportunities, or simply enjoy your time visiting Scotland. Each year we help hundreds of international students, of all ages and backgrounds, from over 50 countries. What can Glasgow School of English offer you? Quality teaching delivered by professional, experienced English teachers Range of Full and Part-time English language courses for adults IELTS examination preparation courses All levels from Beginner to Advanced Flexible enrolment - join General English any week Flexible course length - from one week to one year or more Regular social programme. Support and guidance to ensure that you enjoy your stay in Glasgow

starting price
£ 75

6 reviews

What makes us different? Live Language is a friendly language school offering quality English courses to help you progress. You can realize dreams in a place where you can feel at home. Our academic philosophy is ‘Demand High’, which means we expect a high level of performance from our staff and students. We accept students from beginners level and support their academic journey right through to university preparation courses and university entry. Our courses are affiliated with over 50 universities in the UK. Our school is located in Charing Cross a safe and quiet area of the city. We are close to the University of Glasgow and a 10-minute walk to the vibrant West End and the City Centre. Students love both our old school buildings which are architecturally and historically important, as well as it’s a convenient location. Glasgow has the nickname ‘The Friendly City’ and is loved for its culture, museums, music, nightlife, and shopping, but most of all for its people. If you travel for 45 minutes east you reach Edinburgh, if you travel 45 minutes west, you reach The Highlands. Glasgow, reported as the UK’s safest city, is easy to get around by foot, bus, train or subway. Live Language receives students from all over the world, 51 countries at the last count, so our classes have a good mix of nationalities. We keep our class sizes small so teacher-student contact is maximized. Our lessons are designed to be communicative and interactive so your confidence in using the language in real situations grows. We don’t believe in lecture style lessons. We pride ourselves in having a professional and friendly team of qualified teachers and support staff who offer a prompt and professional service – essential ingredients for building good relationships. Students, businesses and agents have been pleased with the quality of service and attention they have received from Live Language. We hope that you choose to join us in the future, and can experience our excellent service for yourself.

starting price
£ 260

Learn English & live in your private teacher's home around Glasgow with Home Language International! Home Language International (HLI) is a family-run business offering language courses in more than 20 languages in over 30 countries worldwide, including English lessons at an experienced private teacher's home in UK. More than 5,000 students take advantage of our services every year. Ian Josephs, Danielle Josephs, their 5 adult children and an expert team of dedicated staff all put in very long hours for HLI. You stay in an experienced teacher's family home, have one-to-one English lessons and then continue to use the language during the rest of your stay in Glasgow. Because you are the only student, you are guaranteed individual attention. The lessons are completely designed for you, so the teacher will focus exactly on what you need. Mealtime conversation, television and social contacts are all in English. All of our teachers in UK have a university degree (or equivalent) and/or a recognised teaching certificate. All teachers have been visited by one of our local organisers. Their qualifications have been checked and their homes throughly inspected. During your stay in Glasgow, a local organiser will monitor your progress and make sure your experience is both happy and successful. Home Language International (HLI) is accredited by the Accreditation Body for Language Services (ABLS), Association of Language Travel Organisations (ALTO), and UNOSEL.

starting price
£ 1,145

The host are located in Glasgow and surrounding areas.

starting price
£ 750

Recently reviewed English schools in Glasgow

Live Language

My first week of class were taught by Jane and very focused on the IELTS skills. However, after that week her parental leave started, so Kenny took over, also a very skilled IELTS teacher. Unfortunately, he had a holiday planned already, so the last... more

Glasgow School of English

The School was what I was looking for... Good teachers, good classmates, small groups, all time speeking english, practical lessons, extracurricular activities were great, acomodation not very clean, near school, very simple but with all things I... more

English COURSE TYPES

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General English courses

General English courses are for adults who want to improve their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in English. Most general English courses are for adults age 16 and up. 2 - 48 week courses available. Most courses average 30 classes per week.

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English test preparation courses

English test preparation courses are for students who want to prepare for English proficiency tests to improve job prospects or gain admission into a university.

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Specialty English courses

Specialty English courses are for those who want to study English and take part in activities, such as sports, arts, food, and more.