The United Kingdom occupies the Island of Great Britain and a small part in the north of Ireland, it’s a land full of rich contrasts, a great destination to learn English with many opportunities and lovely cities to choose from depending on your interests, in general you will feel welcomed and find the people to be friendly, fascinating and fun.
| City Size | City Highlight | Nightlife | Cost of Living | Transportation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth | Small | Top UK holiday resort | $$$ | Bus and train | ||
| Brighton | Medium | Royal Pavillion | $$$ | Train, bus, taxi | ||
| Cambridge | Medium | Prestigious University town | $$$$ | Bus and train | ||
| Cambridge - EC | Medium | University town | $$$$ | Bus and train | ||
| Edinburgh | Large | The Castle and the Fringe Festival | $$$ | Bus, Train | ||
| Edinburgh | large | The Royal Mile | $$$ | Bus, Bike or on foot | ||
| Glasgow | Large | Glasgow Cathedral | $$ | Bus, train and underground | ||
| London - EC | Large | History and Multiculturalism | $$$ | Underground, Bus, Train | ||
| London - FK | Large | Multicultural and Buzzing | $$$$ | Underground, bus and trains | ||
| London - KAE | Large | Buzzing and multicultural | $$$$ | Underground, Bus, Taxi, Train | ||
| London | Large | The West End theatres | $$$$ | Metro, Bus, Taxi, Train | ||
| Oxford | Small | Historical Universities | $$$ | Bus, train, taxi | ||
| Portsmouth | Medium | The historic harbour and waterfront city | $$$ | Bus and train | ||
| Torquay | Medium | Scenery | $$ | Buses/Taxi/Train |
Bournemouth is a renowned university town on England’s south coast and also one of the top UK holidays destinations. During the year you can find many interesting things happening here including powerboat races, vintage car rallies, tennis matches and windsurfing competitions. In the summer there are weekly firework displays from the pier, musical events and a unique Flowers by Candlelight event where 15,000 candles are lit in Central Gardens.
Brighton is one of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities in England. With a population of a quarter of a million it receives many additional visitors each year and is the ideal location to combine language learning and fun.
Located on the south-coast with a beautiful pebble beach and surroundings you are less than an hour from London by train. The city has two universities and there are plenty of attractions such as The Royal Pavillion, Brighton Pier, The Lanes and a wide range of cultural activities including museums, theatres, cinemas and concerts to entertain you.
Cambridge is a prestigious University town that comes alive during the summer months, attracting students and tourists alike. This beautiful English town is a classic english learning centre and the surrounding areas are filled
with nature.
The city has a wide range of activities and entertainment on offer. Sip on an ale in an old english pub, take a stroll around the streets, visit many of the old college buildings, listen to a choir sing or visit old book shops and art galleries.
Cambridge, an absolutely charming city, and punting on the river Cam probably one of the most quintessential Cambridge activities that you can do whilst there. Passing the time in this beautiful green city is easy and nothing short of a pleasure. Cambridge is a city of cyclists, and you can join in the fun by hiring a bike to explore the city or one of the many public parks and green spaces that surround the city.
Architectural and heritage sites include the world famous university and its 31 collages. Or you may like to participate in one of the many guided walks that the city offer or a take the ghost tour and find out where all the strange happenings in Cambridge have occurred. What ever way you choose to spend your time you won’t be disappointed.
Edinburgh has a population of around half a million people. The city hosts many major events including the Fringe Festival which is normally held in August and attracts more than 3000 international performers. The city´s Hogmanay (New Years Eve celebrations) are some of the biggest in the world which end with a spectacular fireworks display.
The city attracts an enormous number of students from all over the world and the university is one of the oldest in the world dating back to 1582, Charles Darwin studied here in 1825. The city offers a vibrant and lively experience which will long live in your memory.
Edinburgh is visitor friendly city and although it has a big city feel and lively atmosphere, it is also small enough to explore by foot. The centre of Edinburgh can be divided into two parts the Old Town and the New Town. The Old Town is the medieval part of the city which comprises of the Royal Mile. Edinburgh was named as the world’s first UNESCO City of Literature and a few famous authors such as JK Rowling and Ian Rakin are residents.
Glasgow, Scotland's largest city, has amazing natural attractions ranging from spectacular mountain scenery to golden beaches and sparkling fresh water lochs. It is a great base from which to see many other parts of the country due to its excellent transport links and leaves you with no excuses for not getting out there and enjoying the great outdoors.
Some of the regions highlights include Loch Lomond National Park, New Lanark World Heritage Site, Burns National Heritage Park and of course the West Coast Islands including Arran, Mull, Iona, Bute, Islay, Jura. Other "can´t miss" excursions include going to see Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle and Wallace Monument plus if you’re a golf fan St Andrews, the home of golf.
London a sprawling metropolis of multiculturalism that affects every aspect of London life. Millions of visitors each year flock to London to see the must see sights of Buckingham Palace, St Paul's Cathedral, Trafalgar square, Big Ben and other glorious monuments.
For such a big city, London has many large, open green spaces. Visit inner city parks such as Hyde Park or Regents Park or explore Kew Gardens, three hundred acres of beautiful botanic gardens alongside the river Thames.
And if museums are more your thing your not short of choices there either. The National Gallery has everything from the Renaissance to Picasso and the Tate Gallery an interesting selection of modern and contemporary art.
London is a thriving commercial capital and city that appears to sleep. There are so many things to do. You can´t miss
visiting famous sights such as Tower Bridge, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace or taking a walk along the river Thames where you will find many modern and old monuments such as the London Eye, the Shakespearian Globe Theatre and the Tate Modern gallery. Shop till you drop or go and see the ballet, a play or a musical at the theatre, London has it all!
London often called "a world in one city" offers all you could possibly want and more. The city´s life blood is a mix of immigrants and Brits, a melting pot of culture and cuisine.
Essential London sights and attractions include St Paul´s Cathedral, London Bridge, Big Ben, Shakespeare´s Globe Theatre and Westminster Abbey or you can save your energy for a stroll along the river Thames and get a bird’s eye view of it all from the London Eye.
London is a theatre lover’s paradise with an impressive line up of musicals and plays on in the West End 6 days a week. There are also endless shopping opportunities to be discovered, and not only in the West End, why not visit Camden Lock Markets or Spitalfield Markets for an exciting alternative.
London is also an ideal base for visiting nearby attractions such as Hampton Court Palace or Windsor Castle or for venturing further abroad with the excellent transport connections all over the UK and beyond.
Soho is a vibrant neighbourhood in central London which makes up part of London’s West End, one of the capital’s main entertainment district in the heart of London. Here you will find London’s best loved theatres, cinemas, galleries, museums, restaurants and trendy bars or nightclubs. Culturally and socially London has it all, you will never be short of things to do when choosing to study here. Also very nearby are the popular hubs of Oxford Street, Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square all great places to visit and explore with your new friends and classmates. London in general, offers excellent travel opportunities, as all parts of
the country are accessible by road or train as are other European
destinations by air.
Oxford needs no introduction known worldwide as one of the most famous university cities in the world. Educationally speaking, you cannot find a more prestigious location.
The city is well connected and only one hour from London. Oxford is surrounded by lush countryside and there are city parks to enjoy also. The student atmosphere keeps the city youthful and lively. Major attractions include the many Universities, Bodleian Libary, Oxford Castle and the Covered markets a fascinating place to buy gourmet food arts and crafts, and well almost anything
Portsmouth, on the south coast of England, is sheltered from the wind and tends to have a milder climate than other parts of England. This thriving seaside holiday resort is a fascinating centre of maritime history where you can visit historic ships like the HMS Victory, castles, forts and museums on the topic. It was also the birth place of Charles Dickens and is the home to Spinnaker Tower, the 170m high visitor attraction, that overlooks the Portsmouth harbour.
Torquay is located on the English Riviera and is certainly one of most picturesque and exciting places to study English.
There is 35 km of coastline to enjoy and explore which helps to make Torquay one of the most visited locations in the country. The sandy beaches, rocky coves, picturesque harbours and mild climate make this the ideal place to study anything from 2 weeks to one year.