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February 2015

A 2 Z School of English, London

The British Council inspected and accredited A2Z School of English, London in July 2013.

This small private language school offers courses in general English for adults (16+).

The inspection report stated that the organisation met the standards of the Scheme.

A 2 Z School of English, Manchester

The British Council inspected and accredited A2Z School of English Manchester in February 2013.

This large private language school offers courses in general English for adults (16+).

The inspection report noted a need for improvement in the area of publicity.

Strengths were noted in the leisure programme.


A Plus English

The British Council inspected and accredited A Plus Centres Ltd, Sheffield in April 2013.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults (16+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of quality assurance, academic management, course design and teaching.


ABC School of English

The publishable statement has been withdrawn.

Abbey College, The

The British Council inspected and accredited Abbey College, Malvern in July 2013.

This private boarding school offers residential courses in general English for adults and under-18s and for closed groups, and vacation courses for under-18s and adults.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, premises and facilities and leisure opportunities.


Aberystwyth University

The British Council inspected and accredited Aberystwyth University in August 2013.

The English language teaching department of this university offers courses in general, academic and professional English for adults (17+) and for closed groups of adults (17+) and vacation courses for adults (17+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of student administration, learning resources and teaching.


Absolutely English Juniors

The British Council inspected and accredited Absolutely English Young Learners in July 2014.

This private language teaching organisation offers residential courses in general English for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, quality assurance, premises and facilities, learning resources, academic management, care of students, accommodation, leisure opportunities and care of under 18s.


February 2015

Academy of English Studies, Folkestone Ltd (AES)

The British Council inspected and accredited Academy of English Studies in October 2012.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults (16+) and for closed groups of under-18s and vacation courses for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the area of premises and facilities.


Academy SJW (St. John's Wood School of English)

The British Council inspected and accredited Academy SJW (St John’s Wood School of English) in September 2013.


Strengths were noted in the area of staff management and student administration.


Accent International Language Consultancy

The British Council inspected and accredited Accent International Language Consultancy in September 2013.

This private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults (21+), for closed groups of adults (16+) and for students aged under 18.

Strengths were noted in the areas of student administration, quality assurance, premises and facilities, learning resources, academic staff profile, academic management, course design, learner management, teaching, care of students and leisure opportunities.


Accord International Summer Schools

The British Council inspected and accredited Accord ISS in July 2013.

This private language school offers residential and homestay vacation courses in general English for under 18s, and vacation courses for families.


Accord Manchester (Formerly Active English Academy)

The British Council inspected and accredited Accord Manchester in May and November 2014.

This small private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults (18+).


Activate Learning: City of Oxford College

The British Council inspected and accredited Activate Learning: City of Oxford College in November 2013.

The English language teaching department of this large college of further education offers courses in general and academic English for adults (16+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, teaching and care of students.


February 2015

Activate Learning Reading College

The British Council inspected and accredited Activate Learning: Reading College in November 2013.

The English language teaching department of this large college of further education offers courses in general and academic English for adults (16+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, quality assurance, premises and facilities, learning resources, academic management, teaching and care of students.


Active Learning School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Active Learning in March 2011.

This private language school offers courses in general English to adults.

The inspection report noted a need for improvement in publicity, course design and accommodation.

Points of excellence were noted in teaching.


ADC College

The British Council inspected and accredited ADC College, Harrow in March 2012.

This private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults and courses in general English for closed groups of under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of quality assurance and teaching.


Al Hayat International Language Centre

The British Council inspected and accredited Al Hayat International Language Centre, in April 2011.

This private language school offers courses in general English and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) for adults.

Points of excellence were noted in course design.


Alexanders College

The British Council inspected and accredited Alexanders College in August 2014.

This private boarding school offers residential courses in general English for under-18s and for closed groups of under-18s, and vacation courses for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, academic management, course design, learner management, care of students, accommodation and leisure opportunities.


Alpha Omega College

The British Council inspected and accredited Alpha and Omega College in July 2013.



February 2015

Anglia Ruskin University

The British Council inspected and accredited Anglia Ruskin University in April 2013.

The large English language teaching department of this large university offers courses in academic English for adults (18+) and for closed groups of adults (18+) and offers vacation courses for adults (18+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of premises and facilities, learning resources, academic management, course design, teaching and care of students.


Anglo-Continental School of English (incl. Vacation)

The British Council inspected and accredited Anglo-Continental School of English in June 2014.

This large private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults (16+) and vacation courses for adults (16+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, premises and facilities, learning resources, academic management, course design, learner management, care of students, accommodation, leisure opportunities.


Anglo-Continental Young Learners School

The British Council inspected and accredited Anglo-Continental Young Learners School in July 2014.

This private language school offers vacation courses for under-16s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, premises and facilities, learning resources, academic management, course design, teaching, care of students, leisure opportunities.


Anglo-European Juniors

The British Council inspected and accredited Anglo European Juniors in July 2014.

This private language school offers residential courses in general English to under-18s and closed group courses to under 18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, care of students and leisure opportunities.


Anglo-European School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Anglo European School of English, Bournemouth in March 2014.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults (16+), and for closed groups of under-18s, and vacation courses for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the area of teaching.


February 2015

Anglolang Academy of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Anglolang Academy of English in June 2011.

This private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults and vacation courses for under-18s.

Points of excellence were noted in premises, accommodation and in aspects of teaching and learning.


Anniesland College

The British Council inspected and accredited Anniesland College, Glasgow in March 2011.

The large English language teaching department of this college of further education offers courses in general English for adults and under-18s.

Points of excellence were noted in academic resources, academic management and course design.


Ardmore Language Schools

The British Council inspected and accredited Ardmore Language Schools in July 2013.

This large private language teaching organisation offers residential and non-residential vacation courses for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management and care of students.


Atlas Language School

The British Council inspected and accredited Atlas Language School, Bristol in July 2014.

This private language school offers vacation courses for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, premises and facilities, academic management, and teaching.


Avalon School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Avalon School of English, London, in July 2013.


The inspection report noted a need for improvement in the areas of course design and the care of under-18s.



BABSSCO

The British Council inspected and accredited BABSSCo in July 2011.

This private language teaching organisation offers vacation courses in general English for under-18s.

Points of excellence were noted in academic resources, pastoral care and the leisure programme and also in aspects of general management and teaching and learning.


February 2015

Babylon School of Languages

The British Council inspected and accredited The Babylon School of Languages in October 2012.

This small private language school offers courses in general English to adults.


Barnet Southgate College, London

The British Council inspected and accredited Barnet Southgate College, London in May 2014.

The English language teaching department of this large college of further education offers courses in general English for adults (18+) and vacation courses for under18s and adults (18+) and for closed vacation groups for under18s and adults (18+).

The inspection report noted a need for improvement in publicity.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, learning resources, academic management, course design and leisure opportunities.


Basil Paterson Edinburgh

The British Council inspected and accredited Basil Paterson College in May 2011.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults.

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of general management, in academic management, in course design, and in learner training.


Bath Academy

The British Council inspected and accredited Bath Academy in September 2012.

The English language teaching department of this private sixth form tutorial college offers courses in general and academic English for adults (16+) and vacation courses for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the area of care of students.


Bede's Summer School

The British Council inspected and accredited Bede’s Summer School in July 2013.

This private boarding school offers vacation courses for under 18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, quality assurance, premises and facilities, academic management, course design, learner management, care of students, accommodation, leisure opportunities and care of under-18s.


Bedford College

The British Council inspected and accredited Bedford College in October 2012.

The English language teaching department of this college of further education offers courses in general English for adults (16+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, quality assurance, premises and facilities and teaching.


February 2015

Bedford School Study Centre

The British Council inspected and accredited Bedford School Study Centre in October 2014.

This international study centre offers courses in general English, academic English and other academic subjects for under 18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, quality assurance, learning resources, course design, teaching, care of students, accommodation, leisure opportunities and care of under-18s.


Beet Language Centre (ALPHA Language Centre)

The British Council inspected and accredited BEET in May 2013.

This large private language school offers courses in general, academic and professional English for adults (16+) and for closed groups of adults (16+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, publicity, premises and facilities, learning resources, academic staff profile, academic management, course design, learner management, teaching, care of students, leisure opportunities, care of under-18s.


Belfast Metropolitan College

The British Council inspected and accredited Belfast Metropolitan College in March 2014.

The large English language teaching department of this large college of further education offers courses in general English and ESOL for citizenship for adults (16+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, premises and facilities, and academic staff profile.


Bell International Cambridge

The British Council inspected and accredited Bell International College, Cambridge in February 2014.

This large private language school offers courses in general and academic English for adults (16+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, premises and facilities, learning resources, academic management, course design, learner management, teaching, care of students, accommodation, leisure opportunities and the care of under 18s.


Bell International London

The British Council inspected and accredited Bell London in April 2013.

This private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults (16+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of quality assurance, premises and facilities, learning resources, academic staff profile, academic management, course design, care of students and leisure opportunities.


February 2015

Bell Young Learners

The British Council inspected and accredited Bell Young Learners in July 2011.

This private language teaching organisation offers residential vacation courses in general English for under 18s.

Points of excellence were noted in general management, premises, academic resources, pastoral care, the leisure programme and aspects of teaching and learning.


Berlitz Edinburgh

The British Council inspected and accredited Berlitz Language Centre in September 2010.

This small private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults and residential vacation courses for under-18s.

The inspection report noted that the organisation met the standards of the Scheme.

Berlitz London

The British Council inspected and accredited Berlitz (UK) Ltd, London in February 2014.

This private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults and under-18s.


Berlitz Manchester

The British Council inspected and accredited Berlitz Manchester in November 2011.

This private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults (16+) and residential vacation courses for under 18s.




Berlitz Oxford

The British Council inspected and accredited Berlitz Language Centre Oxford in April 2014.

This small private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults (18+).


Strengths were noted in the area of learner management.


Berlitz Windsor


BEST English

The British Council inspected and accredited Best English in April, 2013.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults 18+.

The inspection report noted strengths in teaching.


February 2015

BEST in Bath

The British Council inspected and accredited BEST in Bath in July 2012.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults and closed groups of under 18s and vacation courses for under 18s.


Birmingham College

The British Council inspected and accredited Birmingham College in April 2014.




Birmingham Metropolitan College (Formerly Matthew Boulton and Sutton College)

The British Council inspected and accredited Birmingham Metropolitan College in November 2009.

The English language teaching department of this large college offers courses in general English for adults.

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of academic management.

The inspection report noted a need for improvement in publicity and teacher qualifications.


Bishopstrow College

The British Council inspected and accredited Bishopstrow College, Warminster in April 2012.

This private boarding school offers residential courses in general and academic English for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of student administration, quality assurance, premises and facilities, course design, learner management, teaching, care of students, accommodation, leisure opportunities and care of under-18s.


Bloomsbury International UK

The British Council inspected and accredited Bloomsbury International, London in May 2010.



BLS English (Formerly Bury Language School)

The British Council inspected and accredited BLS English in April 2014.

This private language school offers courses in general English for juniors and adults (18+).



February 2015

Bournemouth Business School International

The British Council inspected and accredited Bournemouth Business School International in June 2014.

This large private language school offers courses in general, academic and professional English for adults (18+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, academic management and course design.


Bournemouth School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Bournemouth School of English in September 2013.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults and under-18s and summer vacation courses for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the area of student administration.


BPP University London

The British Council inspected and accredited BPP University, London in June 2014.

The English language teaching department (the School of Foundation and English Language Studies) of this private university offers courses in general and academic English for adults (18+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, premises and facilities, academic management, and course design.


Bradford College

The British Council inspected and accredited Bradford College in April 2013.

The English language teaching department of this large college of further education offers courses in general English for adults (18+) and vacation courses for adults (18+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of care of students.


Brasshouse Language Centre

The British Council inspected and accredited Brasshouse Language Centre in February 2013.

The large English language teaching department of this adult education centre offers courses in general English for adults (18+) and vacation courses for adults (18+).

Strengths were noted in the area of staff management.


Bright School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Bright School of English, Bournemouth in August 2011.

This small private language school offers courses in general English for adults and under-18s.

The inspection report noted a need for improvement in accommodation.


February 2015

Brighton International Summer School

The British Council inspected and accredited Brighton International Summer School in September 2012.

This private language school offers courses in general English for under-18s and for closed groups of under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, quality assurance, academic management, course design, care of students, accommodation and leisure opportunities.


Brighton Language College

The British Council inspected and accredited Brighton Language College in August 2014.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults (16+) and vacation courses for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of care of students and leisure opportunities.


Bristol Language Centre

The British Council inspected and accredited Bristol Language Centre (BLC) in July 2014.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults (16+) and for closed groups of under-18s, and vacation courses for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of quality assurance, premises and facilities, learner management, and leisure opportunities.


British Study Centres Bournemouth

The British Council inspected and accredited British Study Centres, Bournemouth in November 2010.

This private language school offers courses in general English and professional English for adults and under-18s.

Points of excellence were noted in premises.


British Study Centres Brighton

The British Council inspected and accredited British Study Centres in June 2011.

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of general management, premises, teachers’ qualifications and academic management.


British Study Centres School of English London

The British Council inspected and accredited British Study Centres School of English London in May 2012.


An area of strength was noted in academic management.


February 2015

British Study Centres Oxford

The British Council inspected and accredited British Study Centres Oxford in April 2013.

This private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults (16+) and for closed groups of adults (16+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, learning resources, academic management, learner management, care of students, leisure opportunities, and care of under-18s.


Britannia English Academy, Manchester

The British Council inspected and accredited Britannia English Academy in October 2014.


The inspection report noted a need for improvement in the area of course design.


Brooklands College

The British Council inspected and accredited Brooklands College, Weybridge in May 2013.


The inspection report noted a need for improvement in the area of academic staff profile.


Brunel University IPLC

The British Council inspected and accredited the Brunel University International Pathways and Language Centre in February 2012.

The English language teaching department of this university offers courses in academic English for adults.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, course design, learner management, teaching, care of students, leisure opportunities


Bucksmore Education

The British Council inspected and accredited Bucksmore Education in July 2013.

This private language teaching organisation offers residential vacation courses in general English for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, premises and facilities, learning resources, course design, care of students and leisure opportunities.


Buckswood Overseas Summer School (BOSS)

The British Council inspected and accredited Buckswood Overseas Summer Schools in July 2013.

This small private language school offers residential vacation courses in general English for under-18s.



February 2015

Buckswood School

The British Council inspected and accredited Buckswood School in November 2011.

This private boarding school offers residential courses in general and academic English for 11-19 year-olds

The inspection report noted a need for improvement in aspects of publicity.

Points of excellence were noted in pastoral care and the leisure programme.


Buckswood St George’s

The British Council inspected and accredited Buckswood St George’s in November 2013.

This private language school offers residential courses in general English for adults (16+) and vacation courses for individual and closed groups of adults (16+) in school premises.


Strengths were noted in the areas of quality assurance, academic staff profile, learner management, teaching and the care of students.


Burlington School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited The Burlington School of English in October 2014.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults (16+) and for closed groups of under-18s and vacation courses for under-18s.


Caledonian Language School

The British Council inspected and accredited Caledonian Language School in May 2013.


The inspection report noted a need for improvement in the areas of student administration and publicity.


Cambridge Academy of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Cambridge Academy of English in April 2011.

This private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults and vacation courses for adults.

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of student administration, publicity, premises, self-access resources and the leisure programme.


Cambridge Academy of English Summer Courses for Young Learners

The British Council inspected and accredited Cambridge Academy of English Summer Courses for Young Learners July 2012.

This private language school offers residential and homestay courses in general English for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of quality assurance, publicity, care of students and leisure opportunities.


February 2015

Cambridge Centre for Languages, The

The British Council inspected and accredited the Cambridge Centre for Languages in July 2012.

This private language school offers courses for closed groups of under-18s and vacation courses for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of student administration, care of students and leisure opportunities.


Cambridge Language & Activity Courses (CLAC)

The British Council inspected and accredited CLAC Ltd in July 2013.

This private language school offers residential vacation courses in general English for under 18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, quality assurance, premises and facilities, care of students, leisure opportunities and care of under-18s.


Cambridge Regional College

The British Council inspected and accredited Cambridge Regional College in July 2014.

The English language department of this college of further education offers courses in general, professional and academic English for adults, vacation and closed group courses for adults and under-18s, and ESOL skills for life.

The inspection report noted a need for improvement in publicity, course design and care of under 18s.


Canning

The British Council inspected and accredited Canning in September 2012.

This private language school offers courses in professional English for adults.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, premises and facilities, academic management, teaching, care of students and leisure opportunities.


Canterbury Christ Church University

The British Council inspected and accredited Canterbury Christ Church University in February 2014.

The English language teaching department of this university offers courses in general and academic English for adults (17+) and for closed groups of adults (17+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, quality assurance, premises and facilities, learning resources, academic staff profile, course design and teaching.


Canterbury Language Training

The British Council inspected and accredited Canterbury Language Training in November 2011.

This private language school offers professional English for adults.

Points of excellence were noted in course design and aspects of welfare.


February 2015

Capital School of English – Bournemouth

The British Council inspected and accredited Capital School of English in August 2013.



Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, quality assurance, academic management, leisure opportunities, and the care of under 18s.


Capital School of English – Edinburgh

The British Council inspected and accredited Capital School of English in October 2012.


The inspection report noted a need for improvement in the area of quality assurance.


Cardiff and Vale College International

The British Council inspected and accredited Cardiff and Vale College International in February 2013.

The English language teaching department of this college of further education college offers courses in general English for adults and for closed groups of under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of learning resources and course design.


Castle School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Castle School of English in August 2013.



Cavendish School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited the Cavendish School of English in September 2012.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults and for closed groups of under-18s and closed/international vacation courses for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the area of student administration, leisure opportunities and care of under-18s.


Cavendish School of English – summer multicentre


Celtic School

The British Council inspected and accredited Celtic School in May 2012.


Strengths were noted in the area of care of students.


February 2015

Central College Nottingham

The British Council inspected and accredited Central College Nottingham in May 2013.

The English language teaching department of this large college of further education offers courses in general and academic English for adults (16+) and for closed groups of adults (18+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of student administration, learning resources, teaching and care of students.


Central Language School Cambridge

The British Council inspected and accredited Central Language School Cambridge in June 2013.


Strengths were noted in the areas of publicity, care of students and leisure opportunities.


Central School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Central School of English in June 2012.


The inspection report noted a need for improvement in publicity and care of under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of student administration and academic management.


Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT)

The British Council inspected and accredited Centre for English Language Teaching in September 2011.


Points of excellence were noted in aspects of premises and teaching and learning.


Centre of English Studies Ltd, Oxford formerly (Oxford House School of English)

The British Council inspected and accredited Oxford House School of English (Wheatley, Oxford) in April 2011.

This private language school offers courses in general, academic and professional English for adults and for closed groups of adults and vacation courses for adults.

Points of excellence were noted in self-access facilities.


Centre of English Studies Ltd, Wimbledon

The British Council inspected and accredited Centre of English Studies, London (Wimbledon) in May 2013.

This private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults (16+) and under-18s and for closed groups of under-18s and adults (16+) and vacation courses for adults (16+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management and academic management.



February 2015

Centre of English Studies Ltd, Worthing

The British Council inspected and accredited Centre of English Studies (CES) Worthing in July/August 2014.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults (16+), for closed groups of under-18s and vacation courses for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of quality assurance, care of students, leisure opportunities and care of under-18s.


Ceran Lingua UK

The British Council inspected and accredited Ceran Lingua UK in July 2012.

This private language teaching organisation offers residential courses in general English for under-18s.


CES Leeds (formerly Leeds Languages Limited)

The British Council inspected and accredited CES Leeds in April 2012.



Chaucer College, Canterbury and Broadstairs

The British Council inspected and accredited Chaucer College in December 2013.

This private college of higher education offers residential courses in general and academic English for adults and under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of premises and facilities and care of students.


Chichester College

The British Council inspected and accredited Chichester College in July 2014.

The large English language teaching department of this large college of further education offers courses in general, academic and professional English for adults (16+) and for closed groups of adults (16+) and vacation courses for adults (16 +) and residential vacation courses for students under 18.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, quality assurance, learning resources, academic management, care of students, and leisure opportunities.


Chichester Language College

The British Council inspected and accredited Chichester Language School in December 2011.


Points of excellence were noted in aspects of welfare.


February 2015

Christian English Language Centre (CELC)

The British Council inspected and accredited Christian English Language Centre, Christchurch in October 2011.

This small private language school offers courses in general English for adults and for closed groups of under-18s, and vacation courses for under-16s.

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of teaching.


Churchill House School of English Language

The British Council inspected and accredited Churchill House School of English in August 2014.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults (16+) and for closed groups of under-18s and adults (16+) in school premises and in teachers’ homes.

Strengths were noted in the areas of student administration, quality assurance, publicity, learning resources, academic management, course design, learner management, care of students, accommodation, leisure opportunities, care of under-18s.


Churchill House Summer Centres

The British Council inspected and accredited Churchill House summer vacation courses in July 2010.

This private language school offers residential and homestay vacation courses for under- 18s.

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of premises.


City & Islington College, Centre for Lifelong Learning

The British Council inspected and accredited City and Islington College in March 2013.

The English language teaching department of this college of further education offers courses in general and academic English for adults (18+) and for closed groups of adults (18+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, learning resources, care of students and leisure opportunities.


City College, Brighton & Hove

The British Council inspected and accredited City College Brighton and Hove in April 2014.

The English language teaching department of this college of further education offers courses in general English for adults (16+) and for closed groups of adults (16+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management and care of students.


City College, Coventry

The British Council inspected and accredited City College, Coventry in September 2011.

The small English language teaching department of this college of further education college offers courses in general English for adults and vacation courses for adults.

Points of excellence were noted in management, academic management and teaching.


February 2015

City College, Nottingham


City of Bath College

The British Council inspected and accredited City of Bath College in November 2013.

The large English language teaching department of this college of further education offers courses in general English and other academic subjects for adults and under-18s and vacation courses for under 16, 16+ and adults.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management and academic staff profile.


City of Bristol College

The British Council inspected and accredited City of Bristol College in May 2011.

The English language teaching department of this large college of further education offers courses in general and academic English for adults.

Points of excellence were noted in administration of students and aspects of welfare.


City of Glasgow College

The British Council inspected and accredited City of Glasgow College in March 2013.

The English language teaching department of this large college of further education offers courses in general English and ESOL for citizenship for adults (16+).

Strengths were noted in areas of student administration, quality assurance, learning resources, course design, teaching, care of students and leisure opportunities.


City of Sunderland College

The British Council inspected and accredited City of Sunderland College in July 2012.

The English language teaching department of this college of further education offers courses in general and academic English for adults (16+) and for closed groups of under-18s and adults (16+) and vacation courses for under-18s and adults (16+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, quality assurance, care of students and leisure opportunities.


City School of Languages

The British Council inspected and accredited City School of Languages in November 2013.

This private language school offers courses in general and academic English for adults (16+).


Clubclass School of English (formerly East Finchley School of English)

The British Council inspected and accredited Clubclass English Language school in September 2012.

This private language school offers general English to adults 18+.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, premises and facilities and academic management.


February 2015

Colchester English Study Centre


Colchester Institute

The British Council inspected and accredited Colchester Institute in May 2012.

The English language teaching department of this college of further education offers courses in general English for adults.

The inspection report noted a need for improvement in the areas of publicity.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, quality assurance, learning resources, course design, learner management, teaching and care of students.


Coleg Gwent

The British Council inspected and accredited Coleg Gwent in November 2011.

The English language teaching department of this college offers courses in general and academic English for adults.

Points of excellence were noted in self-access facilities.


College of International Education (CIE) Oxford

The British Council inspected and accredited CIE Oxford College of International Education in July 2014.

This private language school offers courses in general English and vacation courses for adults and under-18s.


College of North West London

The British Council inspected and accredited the College of North West London in October 2011.

The English language teaching department of this college of further education offers courses in general English for adults (to include 16-17 year olds.)


Points of excellence were noted in aspects of general management, teachers’ qualifications, and self-access facilities.


Communicaid London

The British Council inspected and accredited Communicaid Group Ltd, London in April 2014.

This private language teaching organisation offers courses in general and professional English for adults in school premises and in-company.


A strength was noted in the area of Care of Students.


February 2015

Communicate School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Communicate School of English in June 2014.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults and under-18s.



Community Revival

The British Council inspected and accredited Community Revival in September 2014.

This private language school offers courses in general English and ESOL for citizenship for adults (16+) and for under 18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of student administration and learning resources.


Concord College

The British Council inspected and accredited Concord College in August 2013.

This private boarding school offers residential courses in English for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, premises and facilities, learning resources, and leisure opportunities.


Concorde International

The British Council inspected and accredited Concorde International, Canterbury, in April 2012.

This private language school offers courses in general, academic and professional English for adults.

Strengths were noted in the areas of learning resources and teaching.


Concorde International Summer Schools


Cotswold International Language School

The British Council inspected and accredited Cotswold International Language School in August 2013.




Country Cousins

The British Council inspected and accredited Country Cousins in July 2013.

This private language school offers courses in general English for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration and care of students.


February 2015

Crest Schools of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Crest Schools of English in March 2012.

This private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults (16+) and vacation courses for closed groups of under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, publicity, premises, learning resources, academic management, teaching, care of students and leisure opportunities.


Delfin English School

The British Council inspected and accredited Delfin English School in August 2014.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults (16+) and for closed groups of under-18s, and residential vacation courses for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of quality assurance and course design.


De Montfort University

The British Council inspected and accredited De Montfort University in June 2012.

The English language teaching department of this university offers courses in general, academic and professional English for adults and for closed groups of adults.

Strengths were noted in the areas of premises and facilities, learning resources, academic staff profile, course design and teaching.


Devon School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Devon School of English in August 2014.

This large private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults (16+), courses in general English for under-18s, courses for closed groups of under-18s and for adults (16+), and residential vacation courses for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, quality assurance, premises and facilities, academic staff profile, academic management, course design, and teaching.


Didac School

The British Council inspected and accredited Didac School in May 2014.

This private language school offers courses in general English for under 18s and vacation courses for under 18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of student administration, learner management and leisure opportunities.


Discovery Summer

The British Council inspected and accredited Discovery Summer in July 2014.

This large private language teaching organisation offers vacation courses for under-18s and adults in school premises.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, publicity, premises and facilities, learning resources, academic management, course design, teaching, care of students, accommodation, leisure opportunities, and care of under-18s.


February 2015

Docklands Academy

The British Council inspected and accredited Docklands Academy in October 2014.

The English language teaching department of this institute of higher education offers courses in general English for adults (18+).


Strengths were noted in the areas of student administration and premises and facilities.


D'Overbroeck's College

The British Council inspected and accredited D’Overbroeck’s College, International Study Centre in November 2011.

This international study centre offers courses in general English for 14-17 year olds, vacation courses for 14-17 year olds and other academic subjects.

Points of excellence were noted in general management; teaching, course design, learner training; pastoral care, accommodation, the leisure programme; preparation of students for their entry to further academic studies.


Dudley College

The British Council inspected and accredited Dudley College in April/May 2010.

The English language teaching department of this large college of further education offers courses in general, academic and professional English for adults and under-18s.

Points of excellence were noted in IT facilities, aspects of teaching and learning and welfare.


Dundee and Angus College (Formerly Dundee College)

The British Council inspected and accredited Dundee and Angus College in November 2012.


Strengths were noted in the areas of student administration, quality assurance, premises and facilities, learning resources, academic staff profile, course design, learner management, teaching and leisure opportunities.


East Kent College (Formerly Thanet College)

The British Council inspected and accredited East Kent College in July 2012.

The English language teaching department of this college of further education offers courses in general English and ESOL for citizenship for adults (16+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of quality assurance, premises and facilities, learning resources and academic staff profile.


Eagle International School

The British Council inspected and accredited Eagle International School, Poole in June 2014.

This private language school offers vacation courses in general English for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of care of students, accommodation and leisure opportunities.


February 2015

Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College

The British Council inspected and accredited Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College in April 2011.

The large English language teaching department of this large college of further education offers courses in general and academic English for adults and for closed groups, which could include 16 and 17 year olds, and vacation courses for 16 and 17 year olds and adults.

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of general management, safety and security, self-access facilities, academic management, teaching qualifications, teaching, and pastoral care.


Eastbourne School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Eastbourne School of English in June 2011.



East London School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited East London School of English in September 2012.


The inspection report noted a need for improvement in the areas of student administration and publicity.


EC Brighton

The British Council inspected and accredited EC Brighton in June 2011.

This large private language school offers courses in general English for adults and 16 and 17 year olds and residential vacation courses for under 18s.

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of general management, in premises and in academic resources.


EC Cambridge

The British Council inspected and accredited EC Cambridge in March 2011.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults and for closed groups of under-16s, and vacation courses for under 18s.


Points of excellence were noted in aspects of general management, premises, academic management, and learner training.


EC Bristol

The British Council inspected and accredited EC English Bristol in February 2012.

This large private language school offers courses in general English for adults (16/18+) and for closed groups of under-18s and vacation courses for under-18s.



February 2015

EC London

The British Council inspected and accredited EC London in October 2013.

This large private language school offers courses in general English for adults (16+) and vacation courses for under-18s.


Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, quality assurance, learning resources, academic management, course design, learner management, teaching and care of students.


EC Oxford

The British Council inspected and accredited EC Oxford in February 2014.


Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management and quality assurance.


Eckersley Oxford

Publishable statement has been withdrawn.

ECS Scotland

The British Council inspected and accredited ECS Scotland in August 2013.


Strengths were noted in the areas of quality assurance, publicity, premises and facilities, learning resources, academic staff profile, course design, care of students, accommodation.


ECTARC (European Centre for Training and Regional Co-operation)

The British Council inspected and accredited ECTARC in August 2014.

This private language school offers courses in general and professional English for closed groups of adults (18+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of student administration, quality assurance, premises and facilities, course design, teaching, care of students and leisure opportunities.


ECX Training Limited

The British Council inspected and accredited ECX Training Leeds in February 2014.

This small private language school offers courses in general English and ESOL for citizenship for adults (18+).



February 2015

Edgware Academy of Languages & Computer Science

The British Council inspected and accredited Edgware Academy in September 2013.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults (16+) and for closed groups of under-18s and residential vacation courses for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of course design, care of students, and leisure opportunities.


Edinburgh College

The British Council inspected and accredited Edinburgh College in March 2014.

The English language teaching department of this large college of further education offers courses in general, academic and professional English for adults (16+) and for closed groups (16+) and vacation courses for adults (16+) and under 18s.

The inspection report noted a need for improvement in the area of staff management.

Strengths were noted in the areas of premises and facilities and learner management.


Edinburgh Language Academy


Edinburgh Language Centre (Experience English Group)

The British Council inspected and accredited Edinburgh Language Centre (formerly ELC Edinburgh) in July 2013 and July 2014.

This private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults (16+), vacation courses for under 18s and for closed groups of under 18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of premises and facilities, academic management, course design and leisure opportunities.


Edinburgh School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Edinburgh School of English in July 2012.

This private language school offers courses in general, academic and professional English to adults and vacation courses for under-18s in school premises.

The inspection report noted a need for improvement in the area of care of under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of quality assurance, accommodation and leisure opportunities.


Edwards Language School


February 2015

EF International Language School Bristol

The British Council inspected and accredited EF International Language School, in July 2013.

This large private language school offers courses in general English for adults (16+) and vacation courses for under 18s.

There is a need for improvement in publicity.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, premises and facilities, learning resources, academic management, course design, learner management, care of students, leisure opportunities and the care of under 18s.


EF Corporate Language Training, Cambridge

The British Council inspected and accredited EF Corporate Language Learning Solutions Cambridge in November 2013.

This private language school offers courses in professional English for adults.


Strengths were noted in the areas of quality assurance and premises and facilities.


EF Language Schools Ltd (Formerly EF International Bournemouth)

The publishable statement has been withdrawn at the provider’s request.

EF International Brighton

The British Council inspected and accredited EF Language Schools Ltd, Brighton in April/May 2013.

This large private language school offers courses in general English for adults (16+), English for specific purposes and teacher development.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, academic management, leisure opportunities.



EF International Cambridge

The British Council inspected and accredited EF International Language School, Cambridge in May 2013.

This large private language school offers courses in general and academic English for adults (16+) and vacation courses for adults and students aged 13-16.

Strengths were noted in the areas of student administration, quality assurance, course design, learner management, care of students, leisure opportunities, and care of under 18s.



February 2015

EF International Language Centres, Eastbourne

The British Council inspected and accredited EF International Language Centres, Eastbourne in September 2014.

This private language school offers general English courses to adults (16+) and vacation courses for under 18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of premises and facilities, care of students and leisure opportunities.


EF International London

The British Council inspected and accredited EF International Language Schools, London in April/May 2013.


Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, learning resources, academic management, course design, learner management, care of students, leisure opportunities, and care of under 18s.



EF International Language School Oxford

The British Council inspected and accredited EF Language School Oxford in August 2011.



Points of excellence were noted in aspects of premises and aspects of welfare.


EF International Manchester

The British Council inspected and accredited EF International Language Centre, Manchester in June 2014.

This large private language teaching organisation offers courses in general and professional English for adults (25+) and vacation courses for adults (16-24).

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, premises and facilities, learning resources, academic management, course design, learner management, teaching and leisure opportunities.


EJEF Study Centre

The British Council inspected and accredited EJEF in September 2012.

This private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults.

Strengths were noted in the areas of premises and facilities and course design.


February 2015

EJO Ltd

The British Council inspected and accredited EJO in July and October 2011.

This private language teaching organisation offers vacation courses in general English for under-16s and young adults in school premises, and courses in general English for under 16s and general and professional English for adults in teachers’ homes.

The inspection report noted a need for improvement in teachers’ qualifications.

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of general management, premises, academic resources, course design and aspects of welfare.


ELAC Study Vacations

The British Council inspected and accredited ELAC Study Vacations in July 2012.

This private language school offers vacation courses for under-18s, and courses for closed groups in general, academic and professional English for adults and young adults (16/18+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, and quality assurance.


Elegant International College

The British Council inspected and accredited Elegant International College in December 2013.



Strengths were noted in the areas of premises and facilities and academic management.


Embassy English Brighton

The British Council inspected and accredited Embassy CES, Brighton in September 2010.

This large private language school offers courses in general English for adults.

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of management, in premises, in academic resources, aspects of academic management and aspects of welfare.


Embassy English Cambridge

The British Council inspected and accredited Embassy English Cambridge in October 2013.

This private language school offers courses in general and academic English for adults (16+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, premises and facilities, academic staff profile, academic management, teaching, leisure opportunities.


Embassy English Hastings

The British Council inspected and accredited Embassy English, Hastings in June 2014.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults (16+) and closed groups for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of quality assurance, premises and facilities, learning resources, course design and leisure opportunities.


February 2015

Embassy English London

The British Council inspected and accredited Embassy English London Greenwich in August 2014.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults (16+) and to closed groups (16+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of quality assurance, learning resources, academic management, course design and leisure opportunities.


Embassy English Oxford

The British Council inspected and accredited Embassy CES, Oxford in May 2012.


Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, premises and facilities, learning resources, academic staff profile, academic management, teaching, care of students and leisure opportunities



Embassy English Summer Schools


English 2000 School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited English 2000 in September 2013.



English and Cultural Studies Centres

The British Council inspected and accredited English and Cultural Studies Centres, Enfield in July 2013.

This private language school offers vacation courses for under 18s and adults.

Strengths were noted in the areas of student administration, care of students, accommodation, leisure opportunities and care of under-18s.


English and Skills Training London

The British Council inspected English and Skills Training London in September 2012.



English Country Schools

The British Council inspected and accredited English Country Schools in July 2014.

This private language teaching organisation offers residential vacation courses in general English for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, premises and facilities, care of students, accommodation, leisure opportunities and care of under-18s.


February 2015

English Experience (UK) Ltd, The

The British Council inspected and accredited The English Experience in June/July 2011

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults and for closed groups of under-18s, and vacation courses for under-18s.

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of general management, course design, premises and facilities, learning resources, pastoral care and the leisure programme.


English in Chester

The British Council inspected and accredited English in Chester in June 2011.

This private language school offers courses in general, academic and professional English for adults and vacation courses for under 18s.

Points of excellence were noted in general management, premises, academic resources, self-access facilities, teachers’ qualifications, course design, learner training, accommodation and leisure programme.


English in Margate

The British Council inspected and accredited English in Margate in August 2014.

This private language school offers courses in general English, exam preparation and specific purposes English for adults (18+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of student administration, quality assurance, academic staff profile, care of students and leisure opportunities.


English in York


English Language Adventure School (ELAS)

The British Council inspected and accredited ELAS UK in May 2012.

This private language teaching organisation offers courses in general English for adults (18+).


English Language Centre, Bristol

The British Council inspected and accredited The English Language Centre, Bristol, in November 2010.

This large private language school offers courses in general English for adults.

Points of excellence were noted in general management, premises, academic resources, academic management, teachers’ qualifications, teaching, pastoral care, accommodation and the leisure programme.


English Language Centre, Brighton, The

The British Council inspected and accredited the English Language Centre in May 2011.


Points of excellence were noted in aspects of general management, premises, academic resources, academic management, teachers’ qualifications and teaching.


February 2015

English Language Centre, York (Experience English Group)

The British Council inspected and accredited English Language Centre York (formerly ELC York) in June 2013.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults (16+) and for closed groups of under-18s and vacation courses for under-18s and adults (16+).


Strengths were noted in the areas of quality assurance, premises and facilities, learning resources and course design.


English Language House

The British Council inspected and accredited English Language House in October 2012.



English Language Training

The British Council inspected and accredited English Language Training, Clapham in October 2013.

This private language school offers courses in general English to adults (18+).

Strengths were noted in the area of staff management.


English Studio, The


Essential English Centre (The)

The British Council inspected and accredited Essential English Centre in July 2014.

This private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults 16+ in school premises.

Strengths were noted in the areas of premises and facilities, and leisure opportunities.


ETC International College

The British Council inspected and accredited ETC International College in June 2011.

This large private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults and vacation courses for under-16s and young adults aged 16-17).

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of general management, academic management and the leisure programme.


Etherton Education

The British Council inspected and accredited Etherton Education Ltd in August 2012.

This private language school offers residential vacation courses in general English for under-18s in school premises.

Strengths were noted in the areas of learner management, care of students and leisure opportunities.


February 2015

Eurocentres Bournemouth

The British Council inspected and accredited Eurocentres Bournemouth in October 2014.


Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, premises and facilities, learning resources, academic staff profile, academic management, course design, learner management, teaching, care of students, leisure opportunities, care of under-18s.


Eurocentres Brighton

The British Council inspected and accredited Eurocentres Brighton in October 2014.


Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, learning resources, academic management, course design, learner management, teaching, accommodation and leisure opportunities.


Eurocentres Cambridge

The British Council inspected and accredited Eurocentres Cambridge in October 2014.




Eurocentres London Central

The British Council inspected and accredited Eurocentres London Central in October 2014.




Eurocentres London Eltham

The British Council inspected and accredited Eurocentres London Eltham in October 2014.


Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, premises and facilities, learning resources, academic staff profile, academic management, course design, learner management, teaching, care of students, leisure opportunities and care of under-18s.


Europa School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Europa School of English in August 2012.


The inspection report noted a need for improvement in the areas of publicity and course design.


February 2015

Europa School of English Juniors programme


Excel Academy Language Programmes Limited

The British Council inspected and accredited Excel Academy Language Programmes in August 2013.

This private language school offers courses in professional English for adults (18+) and vacation courses for closed groups of under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, premises and facilities, learning resources, course design, teaching, care of students, leisure opportunities, and care of under-18s.


Excel English Language School Ltd.

The British Council inspected and accredited Excel English, London in June 2013.

This private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults (16+) and for closed groups, and vacation courses for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, quality assurance, publicity, premises and facilities, learning resources, academic management, course design, teaching, care of students, accommodation, leisure opportunities, and care of under-18s.


Exeter Academy

The British Council inspected and accredited Exeter Academy in November 2011.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults, and for closed groups of adults.

Points of excellence were noted in premises, academic resources, teachers’ qualifications, course design, teaching, and aspects of welfare.


Experience English Young Learners (Experience English Group)

The British Council inspected and accredited EAC Vacation Courses in July 2012.

This large private language teaching organisation offers mainly residential vacation courses in general English for under 18s. Strengths were noted in the area of quality assurance.



Exsportise Ltd

The British Council inspected and accredited Exsportise Ltd in July 2011.

This private language teaching organisation offers residential vacation courses in general English for under 16s.

Points of excellence were noted for leisure.


Eynsford College


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February 2015

Fettes Centre for Language & Culture

The British Council inspected and accredited Fettes Centre for Language and Culture (FCLC) in July 2012.

This private language school offers residential courses for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, quality assurance, premises and facilities, academic management, course design, care of students and leisure opportunities.


Flexilearning Centre

The British Council inspected and accredited Flexilearning Centre Ltd. in September 2014.

This small private language school offers courses in general English for adults (18+) and ESOL skills for life.


Foyle International (formerly Foyle Language School)

The British Council inspected and accredited Foyle International in July 2012.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults (16+) and vacation courses for adults and under-18s.

The inspection report noted a need for improvement in the area of course design.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, quality assurance, and premises and facilities.


Frances King School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Frances King School of English in June and July 2011.

This large private language school offers courses in general, academic and professional English for adults (to include 16-17s); family courses for juniors (8-15) accompanied by adult relatives in summer, and a residential teenager programme (13-17) in summer.

The inspection report noted a need for improvement in care of under-16s/18s.

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of resources and accommodation.


Gate College

The British Council inspected and accredited Gate College, Bournemouth in February 2014.



Girne American University

The British Council inspected and accredited Girne American University, Canterbury in July 2014.

The English language teaching department of this private university offers courses in general English for adults (18+).



February 2015

Glasgow Kelvin College (formerly North Glasgow College)

The British Council inspected and accredited Glasgow Kelvin College (formerly North Glasgow College) in December 2011.

The English language teaching department of this college of further education offers courses in general English for adults and under-18s.

Points of excellence were noted in premises, learning resources and teaching.


Glasgow School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Glasgow School of English in July 2011.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults (to include 16 and 17 year olds) and residential vacation courses for under 18s.


Global London College


Global School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited The Global School of English in July 2011.



Globe English Centre

The British Council inspected and accredited Globe English Centre in October 2013.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults (16+) and under-18s and for closed groups of under-18s and vacation courses for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of student administration, premises and facilities, learning resources, academic management, course design, teaching, care of students.


Gloucestershire College

The British Council inspected and accredited Gloucestershire College in February 2013.

The English language teaching department of this large college of further education offers courses in general, academic and professional English for adults (16+), closed courses for adults and vacation courses for under-18s and adults (16+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, premises and facilities and teaching.


Golders Green College


Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education

The British Council inspected and accredited Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education in November 2010.

The English language teaching department of this large institute of further and higher education offers courses in general, academic and professional English for adults.

Points of excellence were noted in administration of students.


February 2015

Guildford College

The British Council inspected and accredited Guildford College in March 2011.

The English language teaching department of this large college of further and higher education offers courses in general, academic and professional English for adults and vacation courses 16 and 17 year olds and adults in college premises.

Points of excellence were noted in administration of students, self-access facilities, course design, pastoral care and the leisure programme.


Hadfield Institute

The British Council inspected and accredited Hadfield Institute in November 2014.

This private language school offers courses in general English and ESOL for citizenship for adults (18+).


Hamilton School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Hamilton School of English in August 2011.

This private language teaching organisation offers vacation courses for under-18s.


Hampstead School of English (Experience English Group)

The British Council inspected and accredited ELC Hampstead School of English in April 2012.

This large private language school offers courses in general and professional English to adults.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, learning resources, academic management, course design, learner management, teaching, care of students and accommodation.


Harrogate Language Academy

The British Council inspected and accredited Harrogate Language Academy in July 2012.

This private language school offers courses in general and business English for adults (18+) and for closed groups of under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, premises and facilities, teaching, and care of students.


Harrow College

The British Council inspected and accredited Harrow College in November 2011.

The English language teaching department of this college of further education offers courses in general English for adults and 16 and 17 year olds.

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of academic resources.


February 2015

Harrow House International College Swanage

The British Council inspected and accredited Harrow House International College in April 2011.

This private language school offers residential and non-residential courses in general English/ for adults and for closed groups of under-16s and vacation courses for under-16s and adults.

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of general management and premises.


Harven School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Harven School of English in August 2013.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults (17+) and vacation courses for under 18s.


Hastings English Language Centre

The British Council inspected and accredited Hastings English Language Centre (HELC) in September 2011.

This private language school offers courses in general English and professional English for adults.

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of general management and premises, teachers’ qualifications and course design.


Havering College of Further and Higher Education

The British Council inspected and accredited Havering College in January 2014.

The English language teaching department of this college of further and higher education offers courses in ESOL for adults (16+) and under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, quality assurance, premises and facilities, learning resources.


Heathfield Summer School

The British Council inspected and accredited Heathfield Summer School, Ascot in July 2012.

This private boarding school offers residential vacation courses for girls under 18 and closed groups of under 18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, premises and facilities, course design, care of students, leisure opportunities, accommodation and care of under 18s.


Henley College Coventry

The British Council inspected and accredited Henley College, Coventry in May 2012.

The English language teaching department of this college of further education offers courses in general and academic English for adults (16+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, learning resources, academic staff profile, academic management, course design, learner management, teaching and care of students.


February 2015

Highbury College

The British Council inspected and accredited Highbury College, Portsmouth in February 2010.

The English language teaching department of this college of further education offers courses in general and academic English for adults (16+), for closed groups of adults (16+), and vacation courses for adults (16+).

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of general management, in academic resources and in aspects of welfare.


Hilderstone College

The British Council inspected and accredited Hilderstone College in October 2013.

This specialist college of further education offers courses in general, academic and professional English for adults (17+) and for closed groups of adults (16+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, publicity, learning resources, academic staff profile, academic management, course design, teaching, care of students, accommodation, leisure opportunities, and care of under-18s.


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Hull College

The British Council inspected and accredited Hull College in June 2012.

The English language teaching department of this large college of further and higher education offers courses in general English for adults (16+) and vacation courses for adults (16+).

Strengths were noted in the area of leisure opportunities.


Hurtwood House

The British Council inspected and accredited Hurtwood House School in July 2012.

This private language school offers residential vacation courses in general English for under 18s.



IC Education Manchester

The British Council inspected and accredited IC Education Manchester in March 2014.

This private language school offers general English courses for adults (18+).


Strengths were noted in the areas of premises and facilities, course design, care of students, and leisure opportunities.


ILS English

The British Council inspected and accredited ILS English, Nottingham in June 2011.

This private language school offers courses in general, academic and professional English for adults and 16 and 17 year olds on school premises and in-company.


February 2015

Inlingua Cardiff

The British Council inspected and accredited Inlingua Cardiff in July 2013.


Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, premises and facilities, learning resources, course design, learner management, care of students, accommodation, and leisure opportunities.


Inlingua Cheltenham

The British Council inspected and accredited Inlingua Cheltenham in November 2013.

This private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults (16+) and for closed groups of adults and under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of student administration, accommodation and leisure opportunities.


Inlingua Edinburgh

The British Council inspected and accredited Inlingua Edinburgh in October 2013.

This private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults.


Institute of International Education in London (London Language Centre)

The British Council inspected and accredited London Language Centre, Institute of International Education in London (IIEL) in November 2011.

This small private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults.


Intensive School of English, Brighton

The British Council inspected and accredited Intensive School of English (Brighton) in August 2011.

This private language school offers courses in general English to adults.



Intensive School of English, Hove

The British Council inspected and accredited Intensive School of English (Hove) in August 2011.

This private language school offers general English for adults, vacation courses for under -18s and English for closed groups of under-18s.


February 2015

Interactive English Language School

The British Council inspected and accredited Interactive English Language School in September 2012.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults (18+) and for closed groups of adults (17+).




International College Sherborne

The British Council inspected and accredited International College Sherborne in July 2011.

This international study centre offers residential courses in general English for under 18s and vacation courses for under-18s.

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of general management and welfare.


International Community School (SKOLA)

The British Council inspected and accredited International Community School, SKOLA in July 2012.

This private language school offers courses in general English for under-18s and vacation courses for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, teaching, care of students, and leisure opportunities.


International House Aberdeen

The British Council inspected and accredited International House Aberdeen in November 2012.

This private language school offers courses in general and professional English to adults (18+) in school premises and in-company.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, premises and facilities, learning resources, academic staff profile, academic management and care of students.


International House, Belfast

The British Council inspected and accredited International House, Belfast in July 2011.

This private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults and residential vacation courses for under-18s.

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of management and aspects of welfare.


International House Bristol

The British Council inspected and accredited International House Bristol in March 2012. This private language school offers courses in general English for adults (16+), closed groups of under-18s and vacation courses for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, quality assurance, premises and facilities, learning resources, academic staff profile, academic management, course design, teaching, care of students and leisure opportunities.


February 2015

International House, London

The British Council inspected and accredited International House, London in June 2013.

This large private language school offers courses in general, academic and professional English for adults (16+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, premises and facilities, learning resources, academic management, care of students and leisure opportunities.


International House, Manchester (formerly Inlingua Manchester)

The British Council inspected and accredited International House Manchester in December 2013.


Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management and academic management.


International House, Newcastle and Edinburgh - Summer School at Strathallan

The British Council inspected and accredited International House, Newcastle and Edinburgh - Summer School at Strathallan in June & July 2014.

This private language school offers courses in general, academic and professional English for adults (16+), for closed groups of under-18s and residential vacation courses for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, publicity, premises and facilities, learning resources, academic management, course design, teaching, care of students, leisure opportunities and care of under-18s.


International Language Holidays

The British Council inspected and accredited International Language Holidays in July 2011.

This private language school offers courses in general English for under 16s (to include 16s and 16-17).

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of general management, premises, teaching and learning, pastoral care, accommodation and the leisure programme.


International Projects Centre

The British Council inspected and accredited International Projects Centre in July 2011.

This private language school offers courses in professional English for adults and for closed groups of under-18s and vacation courses for under-18s.

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of management, accommodation and the leisure programme

The inspection report stated that the organisation met the standards of the Scheme. The inspection report stated that the organisation met the standards of the Scheme.

International Quest Ltd

The British Council inspected and accredited International Quest in July 2011.

This large private language teaching organisation offers residential vacation courses for under-18s.

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of management.


February 2015

International Student Club

The British Council inspected and accredited International Student Club in August 2012.

This private language school offers residential vacation courses in general English for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, quality assurance, premises and facilities, course design, care of students, accommodation, leisure opportunities, and care of under-18s.


INTO Manchester

The British Council inspected and accredited INTO Manchester in November 2013.

This large private language teaching organisation offers courses in general and academic English for adults (16+) and for closed groups of adults (16+) and vacation courses in general English for adults (16+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of student administration, quality assurance, premises and facilities, learning resources, learner management and care of students.


INTO Queens University Belfast

The British Council inspected and accredited INTO Queens University Belfast in March 2014.

This large university department offers courses in academic English for adults (16+) and general English for adults (16+) in the summer.

Strengths were noted in the areas of premises and facilities and course design.


INTO Scotland at Glasgow Caledonian University

The British Council inspected and accredited INTO Scotland at Glasgow Caledonian University in May 2010.

This private organisation offers university campus based courses in general, academic and professional English for students from the age of sixteen.

Points of excellence were noted in pastoral care and the leisure programme.


INTO University of East Anglia (UEA)

The British Council inspected and accredited INTO UEA LLP in November 2011.

This large private English language teaching organisation offers courses in general and academic English for adults (including 16 and 17 year olds).

Points of excellence were noted in self access facilities and aspects of welfare.


InTuition Languages

The British Council inspected and accredited InTuition Languages in October 2014.

This private language teaching organisation offers courses in general and professional English for adults (18+) and for under-18s in teachers’ homes.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, academic management, course design, and teaching.


February 2015

ISCA School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Isca School of English, Exeter in July 2013.

This small private language school offers courses in general English and for closed groups of under-18s and summer vacation courses for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, premises and facilities, academic management, course design, care of students, accommodation and leisure opportunities.


ISIS Brighton

The British Council inspected and accredited ISIS Brighton in June 2013.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults (16+) and for closed groups of under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of student administration, quality assurance, academic management, care of students, and leisure opportunities.


ISIS Education and Travel junior courses

The British Council inspected and accredited ISIS Education and Travel junior courses in July 2014.

This large private language teaching organisation offers courses in general English for under-18s.


Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, quality assurance, course design, accommodation and leisure opportunities.


ISIS Greenwich

The British Council inspected and accredited ISIS Study Centres, Greenwich, London in November 2010.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults and for closed groups of under-18s in school premises.

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of general and academic management and welfare.


ISIS London Central


ISIS Oxford

The British Council inspected and accredited ISIS Oxford in August 2012.

This private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults (16+) and for closed groups of under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of quality assurance, course design and learner management.


February 2015

Islington Centre for English

The British Council inspected and accredited Islington Centre for English in March 2010.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults (to include 16-17 year olds).


Itchen College

The British Council inspected and accredited Itchen 6th Form college, Southampton in November 2013.

The English language teaching department of this 6th form college offers courses in general English for adults (16+) and for closed groups of adults (16+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, learner management, care of students and leisure opportunities.


Kaplan International Bath (formerly Kaplan International Colleges)

The British Council inspected and accredited Kaplan International, Bath in June 2014.


Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, premises and facilities, learning resources, academic management, course design, learner management and leisure opportunities.


Kaplan International Bournemouth (formerly Kaplan International Colleges)

The British Council inspected and accredited Kaplan International College, Bournemouth in May 2013.


Strengths were noted in the areas of student administration, academic management, teaching and leisure opportunities.


Kaplan International Cambridge (formerly Kaplan International Colleges)

The British Council inspected and accredited Kaplan International, Cambridge in July 2014.


Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, learning resources, academic management, course design and leisure opportunities.


Kaplan International Edinburgh (formerly Kaplan International Colleges)

The British Council inspected and accredited Kaplan International, Edinburgh in July 2014.

This large private language school offers courses in general English for adults (16+) and for closed groups of under 16s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, quality assurance, premises and facilities, learning resources, academic management, course design, care of students, leisure opportunities and care of under 18s.


February 2015

Kaplan International Liverpool

The British Council inspected and accredited Kaplan International, Liverpool in November 2014.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults (16+) and for closed groups of under 18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, premises and facilities, learning resources, academic management, course design and learner management.


Kaplan International London (formerly Kaplan International Colleges)

The British Council inspected and accredited Kaplan International Colleges, London in March 2014.


Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, premises and facilities, learning resources, academic management, course design, learner management, care of students and leisure opportunities.


Kaplan International Manchester (formerly Kaplan International Colleges)

The British Council inspected and accredited Kaplan International College, Manchester in September 2013.


Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, quality assurance, premises and facilities, learning resources, academic staff profile, academic management, course design, teaching, care of students, accommodation and leisure opportunities.


Kaplan International Oxford (formerly Kaplan International Colleges)

The British Council inspected and accredited Kaplan International Colleges, Oxford in November 2012.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults 16+.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, learning resources, course design and leisure opportunities.


Kaplan International Salisbury (formerly Kaplan International Colleges)

The British Council inspected and accredited Kaplan International Salisbury in May 2011.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults (16+) and for groups of 12 to 17 year olds.

Points of excellence were noted in self-access facilities and aspects of management welfare.


February 2015

Kaplan International Torquay (formerly Kaplan International Colleges)

The British Council inspected and accredited Kaplan International, Torquay in June 2014.


Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, premises and facilities, learning resources, course design, teaching, care of students, leisure opportunities and care of under-18s.


Kaplan International Summer Schools (formerly Kaplan International Colleges)

The British Council inspected and accredited Kaplan international college summer schools in July 2012.

This private language teaching organisation offers residential and homestay vacation courses for under-18s and for closed groups of under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management and quality assurance.


Keele University

The British Council inspected and accredited the English Language Unit of Keele University in November 2010.

The English language teaching department of this university offers courses in academic and professional English for adults and courses in language and culture for closed groups of adults.


Kensington Academy of English (David Game College)

The British Council inspected and accredited Kensington Academy of English, London in April 2014.


Strengths were noted in the area of leisure opportunities.


Kent School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Kent School of English in July 2012.

This private language school offers year-round and vacation courses in general English to adults, under-18s and to closed groups. It also offer residential courses in general English for under 18s/ young adults.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, care of students, leisure opportunities, and care of under-18s.


Kheiron School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Kheiron School of English, Oxford, in February 2012.

This small private language school offers courses in general English for adults and for closed groups of 16 to 18s.


February 2015

King's College London

The British Council inspected and accredited King’s College London English Language Centre in October 2013.

The English language teaching department of this large university offers courses in academic English for adults (16+) and for closed groups of adults (16+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of student administration, quality assurance, learning resources, academic staff profile, academic management, course design, learner management, teaching and the care of students.


King’s Bournemouth

The British Council inspected and accredited Kings Bournemouth in October 2014.

This private language teaching organisation offers courses in general English and academic English for adults (16+) and for under-18s, and vacation courses for adults (16+) and for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of quality assurance, premises and facilities, academic management and learner management.


King's London

The British Council inspected and accredited Kings London in October 2010.

This private school offers courses in general, academic and professional English for students from the age of 16 and summer vacation courses for juniors and young adults. It also offers university preparation courses.

The inspection report noted a need for improvement in aspects of publicity.

Points of excellence were noted in the leisure programme.


King's Oxford

The British Council inspected and accredited Kings Oxford in May 2012.

This private language school offers courses in general, academic and professional English for adults (age 16+).

Strengths were noted in the areas of student administration, premises and facilities, learning resources, academic staff profile, academic management, course design, learner management, teaching and leisure opportunities.


Kings Summer Camps

The British Council inspected and accredited Kings Summer Camps in July 2012. This private language teaching organisation offers residential courses in general English for under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of quality assurance, premises and facilities, and leisure opportunities.


February 2015

Kingston College

The British Council inspected and accredited Kingston College in October 2011.

The English language teaching department of this college of further education offers courses in general and academic English for adults and vacation courses for adults.

The inspection report noted a need for improvement in publicity and aspects of premises.

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of management, self-access facilities, academic management, teachers’ qualifications and teaching.


Kingsway English Centre for Professionals

The British Council inspected and accredited Kingsway Language Centre in May and July 2014.

This private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults (21+) and vacation courses, on a separate site, for under-16s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, student administration, quality assurance, publicity, premises and facilities, learning resources, teaching, care of students, accommodation, leisure opportunities and care of under-18s.


Kingswood Learning and Leisure, Grosvenor Hall

The British Council inspected and accredited Kingswood Learning and Leisure, Grosvenor Hall in April 2014.

This private language teaching organisation offers residential vacation courses in general English for closed groups of under-18s.

Strengths were noted in the areas of quality assurance, premises and facilities, care of students, and leisure opportunities.


KKCL (formerly Katherine & King's College of London)

The British Council inspected and accredited Katherine and King’s College of London in October 2011.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults (16+) and for closed groups of under-18s, and vacation courses for under-18s.

Points of excellence were noted in academic management.


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