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February 2015

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Lake School of English Oxford Ltd

The British Council inspected and accredited Lake School of English, Oxford in April

2013.

This private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults (16+), for closed groups of adults (16+) and vacation courses for 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, teaching, care of students, accommodation, leisure opportunities, and care of under-18s.

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

LAL Torbay

The British Council inspected and accredited LAL Torbay in August 2014.

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

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

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


LAL London

The British Council inspected and accredited LAL, London in September 2010.

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

Points of excellence were noted in academic management.


LAL UK Summer Schools

The British Council inspected and accredited LAL UK Summer Schools in July 2012.

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

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


Langside College, Glasgow

The British Council inspected and accredited Langside College, Glasgow in May 2012.

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

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


Language Gallery (The) at LSBF - Birmingham

The British Council inspected and accredited Finance and Business Training (FBT) in May 2011.

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


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Language Gallery (The) at LSBF - London

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

This private English language school, part of a private institute of higher education, offers courses in general, academic and professional English for adults 16+ and for closed groups of under-18s.


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


Language Gallery (The) at LSBF - Manchester

The British Council inspected and accredited The Language Gallery, Manchester (formerly LSBF School of English) in May 2013.

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



Language in Group Young Learners

The British Council inspected and accredited Language in Group in July 2014.

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

Strengths were noted in the area of staff management.


Language in London

The British Council inspected and accredited Language in London in November 2010.

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

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of teaching and learning and pastoral care.


Language in Totnes

The British Council inspected and accredited Language in Totnes in April/May 2013. This private language school offers courses in general and professional 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 area of premises and facilities, academic management and course design, care of students, accommodation and leisure opportunities.


Language Link Limited

The British Council inspected and accredited Language Link in July 2013.

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

The inspection report noted a need for improvement in publicity.

Strengths were noted in the area of academic management.


February 2015

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Language Specialists International

The British Council inspected and accredited Language Specialists International, Portsmouth in October 2010.

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

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of general management, in premises, academic resources, self-access facilities, academic management, course design, pastoral care and accommodation.


Language Studies International, Brighton

The British Council inspected and accredited Language Studies International Brighton in September 2012.

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 teaching and leisure opportunities.


Language Studies International, Cambridge

The British Council inspected and accredited Language Studies International, Cambridge in September 2013.

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


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


Language Studies International, Hampstead

The British Council inspected and accredited Language Studies International, Hampstead in June 2012.

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 staff management, student administration, quality assurance, academic management and course design and implementation.


Language Studies International, London Central

The British Council inspected and accredited Language Studies International, London Central in February 2011.

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

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of welfare.


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Language Study Centres

The British Council inspected and accredited Language Study Centres in July 2013.

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

Strengths were noted in the area of premises and facilities.


Language Teaching Centres Brighton

The British Council inspected and accredited English Language Centre Brighton in September 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 staff management, student administration, quality assurance, and accommodation.


Language Teaching Centres Eastbourne

The British Council inspected and accredited the Language Teaching Centre, Eastbourne in August 2013.

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

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


Language Teaching Centres London

The British Council inspected and accredited Language Teaching Centre London in April 2013.

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


Languages Plus/Sprachcaffe

The British Council inspected and accredited Sprachcaffe Languages Plus in August 2013.

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


Languages United Ltd

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

LanguageUK

The British Council inspected and accredited LanguageUK in August 2013.

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


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Leeds English Language School

The British Council inspected and accredited Leeds English Language School in April 2013.

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

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


Leeds Language Academy

The British Council inspected and accredited Leeds Language Academy in February 2014.

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

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

Strengths were noted in the area of academic management.


Leeds Language College Ltd

The British Council inspected and accredited Leeds Language College Ltd in November 2012. This private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults aged 16+.

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


Leeds Metropolitan University

The British Council inspected and accredited Leeds Metropolitan University in November 2011.

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

Points of excellence were noted in premises and learning resources, teachers’ qualifications, course design, learner training, teaching, pastoral care and the leisure programme.


Lewis School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Lewis School of English in October 2013.

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

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


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Lewis School of English Junior Centres

The British Council inspected and accredited Lewis School of English Junior Centres in July 2011.


Points of excellence were noted in the leisure programme.


Lines Languages

The British Council inspected and accredited Lines Languages Ltd. in July & August 2013.

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

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

Strengths were noted in the areas of premises and facilities and accommodation.


Linguacentre Ltd


Linguarama Stratford upon Avon

The British Council inspected and accredited Linguarama Stratford-upon-Avon in October 2013.

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

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


Liral Veget College (LVC)

The British Council inspected and accredited Liral Veget College London School of English in May 2014.



Live Language

The British Council inspected and accredited Live Language Glasgow in September 2010.

This private language school offers courses in general English and professional English for adults (aged 16+), and general English for under-16s on a one-to-one basis.

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


February 2015

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Liverpool Community College

The British Council inspected and accredited Liverpool Community College in March 2012.

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


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


Liverpool International Language Academy

The British Council inspected and accredited Liverpool International Language Academy in May 2012.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults and 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, academic management and care of students.


Liverpool School of English, The

The British Council inspected and accredited the Liverpool School of English in April 2014.

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 student administration and leisure opportunities.


Liverpool School of English Summer Centres

The British Council inspected and accredited Liverpool School of English Summer Centres in July 2014.



Living Learning English

The British Council inspected and accredited Living Learning English in July and August 2012.

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

Strengths were noted in the areas of course design, teaching, care of students, leisure opportunities and care of under-18s.


London Empire Academy

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

February 2015

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London House School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited London House School of English, Westgate-on-Sea in March 2011.

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


London International Study Centre

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

This private international study centre offers courses in English and other academic subjects for students aged 9-19.

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


London Language Centre, Institute of International Education in London (IIEL)

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.


London Meridian College

The British Council inspected and accredited London Meridian College in December 2010.

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


London School of English

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

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

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


London Study Centre

The publishable statement has been withdrawn.

Loughborough College

The British Council inspected and accredited Loughborough College in March 2010.

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

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


February 2015

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Loxdale English Centre/Swedish Folk High School

The British Council inspected and accredited Loxdale English Centre (Swedish Folk High School) in June 2012.

This private language school offers courses in general English and English through other subjects for adults (17+) and for closed groups of under-18s and vacation courses for under-18s.



Lydbury English Centre Ltd.

The British Council inspected and accredited Lydbury English Centre in October 2011.

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

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


Mackenzie School of English

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

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

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


Magnifico Travel

The British Council inspected and accredited Magnifico Travel in July 2012.

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

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


Malvern House London

The British Council inspected and accredited Malvern House London in October/November 2011.

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

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


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Manchester Academy of English (Experience English Group)

The British Council inspected and accredited Manchester Academy of English in July 2013.



Strengths were noted in the areas of quality assurance, teaching, care of students and accommodation.


Manchester Central School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Manchester Central School of English in September 2014.

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




Manchester English School

The British Council inspected and accredited Manchester English School in February 2014.


Strengths were noted in the area of quality assurance.


Manchester Excel College

The British Council inspected and accredited Manchester Excel College in June 2012.



Manchester Metropolitan University

The British Council inspected and accredited Manchester Metropolitan University in May 2011.

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

Points of excellence were noted in course design, learner training, teaching and pastoral care.


February 2015

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Manor Courses

The British Council inspected and accredited Manor Courses in August 2012.

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

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


Marcus Evans Linguarama, Cheney Court, Bath

The British Council inspected and accredited Marcus Evans Linguarama, Cheney Court, Bath in November 2013.

This private language school offers residential courses in general, academic and professional English for adults (22+).

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


Marcus Evans Linguarama, London

The British Council inspected and accredited Marcus Evans Linguarama London in November 2013.

This private language school offers professional English for adults (21+).

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


Mayfair School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Mayfair School of English in February 2014.



Mayflower College of English

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

This private language school offers courses in general, academic and professional English for adults and vacation courses for 13 to 17 year olds.

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


Melton College

The British Council inspected and accredited Melton College in August 2010.

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

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


February 2015

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Mercator Schools Ltd

The British Council inspected and accredited Mercator English Language Training in July 2011.

This private language organisation offers group vacation courses in general English for under-18s, and general and professional English for adults and under-18s in teachers’ homes.


Meridian School of English – Plymouth

The British Council inspected and accredited the Meridian School of English, Plymouth in July 2013.

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

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


Meridian School of English – Portsmouth

The British Council inspected and accredited the Meridian School of English, Portsmouth in July 2013.

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


Millfield School

The British Council inspected and accredited Millfield English Language Holiday Courses in July 2014.

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

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


Milner School of English

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

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


Milton Keynes College

The British Council inspected and accredited Milton Keynes College in May 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/young adults.

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of general management, course design, and pastoral care.


MLI International


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MLS International College

The British Council inspected and accredited MLS International College in November 2011.

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


MM Oxford Study Services

The British Council inspected and accredited MM Oxford Study Services in August 2014.

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

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


Moreton Hall International Study Centre

The British Council inspected and accredited Moreton Hall International Study Centre in February 2013.

This private international study centre offers courses in academic English and other academic subjects to under 18s and vacation courses under 18s and adults.

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, quality assurance, learner management, the care of students, accommodation, leisure opportunities and in the management of an international study centre.


Mountlands School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Mountlands Language School in August 2014.

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


Nab Cottage (English in the Lakes)

The British Council inspected and accredited Nab Cottage in July 2014.

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

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


New College Manchester

The British Council inspected and accredited New College Manchester in August 2012.

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

Strengths were noted in the area of quality assurance.


New College Nottingham


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New School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited The New School of English, Cambridge in June 2013.

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

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


Newbold College

The British Council inspected and accredited Newbold College (School of English) in October 2011.

The English language teaching department of this private college of higher education offers residential courses in general English for adults (17+) & vacation courses for adults (16+).

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


Newcastle College

The British Council inspected and accredited Newcastle College in February 2011.

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

Points of excellence were noted in academic resources, teachers’ qualifications and teaching.


Newcastle International School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Newcastle International School of English in December 2011.

This private language school offers courses in general English, academic and professional English for adults and vacation courses for under-16s/18s.


North West Academy of English

The British Council inspected and accredited NW Academy of English in June 2014.

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

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


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Northumbria School of English

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

This private language school offers, residential and non-residential courses in general English for closed groups of under-18s and adults, ESOL for citizenship, as well as vacation courses for under-18s and adults.

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


Northumbria University

The British Council inspected and accredited Northumbria Language Centre, Northumbria University in November 2012.

The English language teaching department of this large university offers courses in academic English for adults (17+).

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


Norwich Institute for Language Education (NILE)

The British Council inspected and accredited the Norwich Institute for Language Education (NILE) in August 2011.

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

Points of excellence were noted in administration of students, in academic resources, in teaching, in course design, pastoral care and the leisure programme.


Norwich Study Centre, Flying Classrooms School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Flying Classrooms School of English in November 2012.

This private language school offers courses in general English to adults and under-16s, and closed group courses for under-16s.

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


Nottingham Language Academy

The British Council inspected and accredited Nottingham Language Academy in September 2011.

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

Points of excellence were noted in Teaching and learning.


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Nottingham Trent University, Language Centre

The British Council inspected and accredited the Nottingham Language Centre at Nottingham Trent University in October 2013.

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


Strengths were noted in the area of care of students.


Nova New Opportunities

The British Council inspected and accredited Nova New Opportunities in January 2012.

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

Strengths were noted in areas of staff management and student administration.


Oaklands College

The British Council inspected and accredited Oaklands College, St Albans in May 2012.

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

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


OISE Bristol

The British Council inspected and accredited OISE Bristol in November 2011.

This private language school offers courses in general, academic and professional English for adults and 17 year olds and for closed groups of adults and 17 year olds.

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


OISE Cambridge

The British Council inspected and accredited OISE Cambridge in July 2012.

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

Strengths were noted in premises and facilities.


OISE London

The British Council inspected and accredited OISE, London in October 2012.

This private language school offers courses in general, academic and professional English for adults (17+).

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


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OISE Oxford

The British Council inspected and accredited OISE Oxford in July 2011

This large school offers courses in English for adults.


OISE Young Learners' Schools

The British Council inspected and accredited OISE Young Learners in August 2013.

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

There is a need for improvement in publicity, the leisure programme and care of under 18s.

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


Olivet English Language School

The British Council inspected and accredited Olivet English Language School in April 2013.

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


OME School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited OME School of English in March 2013.



One to One English

The British Council inspected and accredited One to One English in June 2014.

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

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


Open Doors International Language School

The British Council inspected and accredited Open Doors International Language School in May 2014.

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

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


Oscars International

The British Council inspected and accredited Oscars International in July 2013.

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


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Our World English Schools

The British Council inspected and accredited Our World English Schools in July 2011.

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

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


Ovingdean Hall ILC

The British Council inspected and accredited Ovingdean Hall International Language College in September 2012.

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

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


Oxford Brookes International, Oxford Brookes University,

The British Council inspected and accredited Oxford Brookes International in October 2009.

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

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


Oxford English Centre

The British Council inspected and accredited Oxford English Centre in October 2012.

This large private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults (16+) and for closed groups of adults (16+) and vacation courses for closed groups of under-18s (14-17), and adults (18+).

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


Oxford House College, London

The British Council inspected and accredited Oxford House College, London in August 2014.

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

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


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Oxford House College, Oxford

The British Council inspected and accredited Oxford House College, Oxford in September 2012.

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


Oxford House College, Stratford-Upon-Avon

The British Council inspected and accredited Oxford House College, Stratford-upon-Avon in May 2013.

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


Oxford Language Centre

The British Council inspected and accredited Oxford Language Centre, Oxford in July 2013.

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

Strengths were noted in the area of student administration.


Oxford Royale Academy

The British Council inspected and accredited Oxford Royale Academy in August 2012.

This private language school offers residential vacation courses for under 16s and adults.



Oxford School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Oxford School of English in July 2014.




Padworth College

The British Council inspected and accredited Padworth College in June 2014.

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



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Peartree Languages

The British Council inspected and accredited Peartree Languages in June/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.

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

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


Pembrokeshire College

The British Council inspected and accredited Pembrokeshire 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 for closed groups of adults.

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

Points of excellence were noted in premises, pastoral care and accommodation.


Perth College, UHI

The British Council inspected and accredited Perth College in October 2014.

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



Peterborough Regional College


PGL Travel Ltd

The British Council inspected and accredited PGL in August 2013.

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

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


Pilgrims Young Learners

The British Council inspected and accredited Pilgrims Young Learners in August 2012.

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

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


Pilgrims Ltd. (Year round centre)


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PLUS Ltd (Multicentre)

The British Council inspected and accredited PLUS Ltd in August 2011.

This large private language teaching organisation offers vacation courses in general English for closed groups of 10 to 18 year olds.


Portsmouth English Language School

The British Council inspected and accredited Portsmouth English Language School in August 2011.



Portsmouth Language College

The British Council inspected and accredited Portsmouth Language College, in May 2012.

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

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


Preston Academy of English

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



Princes College

The British Council inspected and accredited Princes College School of English in May 2012.



Professional Language Solutions

The British Council inspected and accredited Professional Language Solutions in August 2013.

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

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


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Purley Language College

The British Council inspected and accredited Purley Language College in March 2012.


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

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


QA Business School, Birmingham

The British Council inspected and accredited QA Business School Birmingham in February 2014.

The English language teaching department of this private college offers courses in academic English for adults (17+).



QA Business School, London

The British Council inspected and accredited QA Business School London in February 2014.

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



Queen Mary, University of London

The British Council inspected and accredited Queen Mary, University of London in November 2011.

The English language teaching department of this university offers courses in academic English for adults (to include 17 year olds).

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


Randolph School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited the Randolph School of English, Edinburgh in August 2011.

This private language school offers courses in general English for adults and for closed groups of 16 and 17 year olds.


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Regent Brighton

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

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

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

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


Regent Cambridge

The British Council inspected and accredited Regent Cambridge in August 2012.

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

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


Regent Edinburgh

The British Council inspected and accredited Regent Edinburgh in August 2011.

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

The inspection report noted a need for improvement in aspects of publicity and in teachers’ qualifications.

Points of excellence were noted in accommodation.


Regent Home Tuition


Regent London

The British Council inspected and accredited Regent London Language Training in August 2013.



Strengths were noted in the area of course design.


Regent Oxford

The British Council inspected and accredited Regent Oxford in September 2011.

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

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


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Regent at Scanbrit School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Regent Scanbrit in November 2012.


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


Regent Young Learners

The British Council inspected and accredited Regent Young Learners in August 2014.

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



Regent’s University London (formerly InterNexus Centre for Language Studies)

The British Council inspected and accredited Internexus – Regent’s College in April 2012.

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

Strengths were noted in the areas of premises and facilities.


Richard Language College

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

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

Strengths were noted in the area of leisure opportunities.


Richmond Adult Community College

The British Council inspected and accredited Richmond Community College in February 2013.

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


Richmond Language Training Ltd

The British Council inspected and accredited Richmond Language Training in June 2012.

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


Riversdown House (Richard Lewis Communications Ltd)

The British Council inspected and accredited Riversdown House (Richard Lewis Communications) in October 2012.

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



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Riviera English School Ltd

The British Council inspected and accredited Riviera English School, Torquay in August 2013.

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

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


Robertson Languages International

The British Council inspected and accredited Robertson Languages International Ltd in October 2011.

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


Rose of York Ltd

The British Council inspected and accredited Rose of York Language School, London in March 2013.



Saint Michael's College

The British Council inspected and accredited St Michael’s College in July 2013.

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

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


Scarborough International School

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

This private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults (16+) 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, course design, leisure opportunities.


School of English Studies, Folkestone

The British Council inspected and accredited School of English Studies, Folkestone in July 2014.

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

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


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Select English (Cambridge) Summer Courses

The British Council inspected and accredited Select English (Cambridge) Summer Courses in July/August 2014.

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


Select English Cambridge Year Round

The British Council inspected and accredited Select English, Cambridge in January 2013.

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

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


Select English London

The British Council inspected and accredited Select English, London in September 2011.

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

Points of excellence were noted in teaching.


Severnvale Academy

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

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

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


Shane Global Language Centre Hastings

The British Council inspected and accredited Shane Global Language Centres in April and August 2013.


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


Shane Global Language Centres, London Central

The British Council inspected and accredited Shane Global Language Centre, London in June 2013.


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


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Sheffield College, The

The British Council inspected and accredited the Sheffield College in October 2014.

The English language teaching department of this large college of further education offers courses in general 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, course design, learner management, care of students and leisure opportunities.


Sheffield Hallam University

The British Council inspected and accredited Sheffield Hallam University in November 2013.

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

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


Sherborne International (formerly 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.


Sidmouth International School

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

This private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults (18+), general English for 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, care of students, accommodation, leisure opportunities and care of under 18s.


Simon Corcoran Language Training

The British Council inspected and accredited Simon Corcoran Language Training in February 2014.

This sole provider offers courses in general English for adults (18+).


SKOLA English in Exeter

The British Council inspected and accredited English In Exeter in June 2011.


Points of excellence were noted in aspects of welfare and student services.


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SKOLA English in London

The British Council inspected and accredited English in London (SKOLA) in September 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 teaching and learning.


SKOLA English Study Tours (EST), London

The British Council inspected and accredited SKOLA English Study Tours in August 2014.

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

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


SKOLA Newland College

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

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

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


Solange Robinson Consultancy (The)

The British Council inspected and accredited The Solange Robinson Consultancy Limited in September 2013.

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

Strengths were noted in the area of staff management.


South Birmingham College

The British Council inspected and accredited South Birmingham College in November 2011.

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

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


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South Eastern Regional College (SERC)

The British Council inspected and accredited South Eastern Regional College in September 2014.

This college of further education offers courses in general English and ESOL for citizenship for adults (18+).

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


South Leicestershire College

The British Council inspected and accredited South Leicestershire College in April 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, premises, self-access facilities, aspects of academic management, teachers’ qualifications and teaching.


South Thames College

The British Council inspected and accredited South Thames College in October 2013.

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


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


Southall School of Languages & Missionary Orientation

The British Council inspected and accredited Southall School of Languages and Missionary Orientation in January 2013.



A strength was noted in care of students.


Southampton Language College

The British Council inspected and accredited Southampton Language College in September 2014.

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



Southbourne School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Southbourne School of English, main school and junior residential centres at Bournemouth and Canterbury in June and July 2011.

This private language teaching organisation offers courses, including residential courses, in general English for adults and under-16s and for closed groups of under-16s.

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


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Speakeasy School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Speakeasy School of English, London in March 2013.


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


Speak Up London

The British Council inspected and accredited Speak Up London in January 2013.

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


A strength was noted in the area of quality assurance.


Spinnaker College

The British Council inspected and accredited Spinnaker College in April 2012.

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


St Albans School of Languages

The British Council inspected and accredited St Albans School of Languages in March 2013. This private language school offers general English for adults (16+).

Strengths were noted in the area of teaching.


St. Andrews College Language Schools - multicentre

The British Council inspected and accredited St Andrew’s College Summer Schools in July 2013.

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

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


St. Andrews College Language School – year round

The British Council inspected and accredited St Andrew’s College Language Schools Ltd. in January 2013.

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

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


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St. Brelade's College

The British Council inspected and accredited St Brelade’s College in August 2014.

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

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, premises and facilities, care of students, accommodation, leisure activities and care of under 18s.


St. Clare's, Oxford

The British Council inspected and accredited St. Clare’s, Oxford in October 2014.

This private language school offers courses in general and academic English for adults (17+), vacation courses for under-18s and adults (18+) and residential vacation 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, course design, learner management, care of students, accommodation, leisure opportunities and care of under-18s.


St. Edmund's College

The British Council inspected and accredited St Edmund’s College Summer School in August 2013.

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

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, and care of under-18s.


St George International English Language Centre

The British Council inspected and accredited St George International in October 2014.

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

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

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


St. Giles Eastbourne

The British Council inspected and accredited St Giles Eastbourne in April 2011.

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

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


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St. Giles Highgate

The British Council inspected and accredited St Giles International, Highgate in March 2013.

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

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


St. Giles International, Brighton

The British Council inspected and accredited St Giles International, Brighton in April 2011.

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

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


St. Giles International Junior Residential Summer Course

The British Council inspected and accredited St Giles Juniors UK 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, academic management and leisure opportunities.


St. Giles London Central

The British Council inspected and accredited St Giles International London Central in October 2013.

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

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


St. Peter's School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited St Peter’s School of English, Canterbury in August 2011.

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


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Stafford House School of English, Brighton

The British Council inspected and accredited Stafford House School of English, Brighton in August 2013.



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


Stafford House School of English, Canterbury

The British Council inspected and accredited Stafford House School of English, Canterbury in September 2011.

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

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


Stafford House School of English, London

The British Council inspected and accredited Stafford House School of English, London in August 2012.

This private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults (16+) and for closed groups of under-18s (14+).

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


Stafford House Study Holidays

The British Council inspected and accredited Stafford House Study Holidays in August 2014.

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

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


Stamford Academy

The British Council inspected and accredited Stamford Academy in April 2014.




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Stanton School of English

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




Stratford College (formerly Islington College)

The British Council inspected and accredited Islington College London in October 2012.


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


Stratford-upon-Avon College

The British Council inspected and accredited Stratford upon Avon College in November 2011.

The English language teaching department of this college of further and higher education offers courses in academic English and summer vacation courses.

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of general management.


Stonyhurst Summer Language School

The British Council inspected and accredited Stonyhurst Language School in July 2014.

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, care of students, accommodation, and leisure opportunities.


Students International Ltd

The British Council inspected and accredited Students International Ltd in March 2011.

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


Studio Cambridge - English Language Courses

The British Council inspected and accredited Studio Cambridge in April 2011.

This large private language school offers courses in general English for adults and under-16s.

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


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Studio Cambridge - Language and Activity Programmes

The British Council inspected and accredited Studio Cambridge Language and Activity Programmes in August 2013.

This private language teaching organisation offers mainly residential vacation courses for under 18s and for adults (16+).

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


Summer Boarding Courses

The British Council inspected and accredited Summer Boarding Courses in July 2014.

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

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


Sussex Coast College (Formerly Hastings College of Arts and Technology)

The British Council inspected and accredited Sussex Coast College Hastings in November 2010.


Points of excellence were noted in aspects of welfare.


Sussex Downs College

The British Council inspected and accredited Sussex Downs College in October 2014.

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

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


Suzanne Sparrow (Plymouth) Language School Ltd.

The British Council inspected and accredited the Suzanne Sparrow Language School in August 2011.

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


Swansea University ELTS

The British Council inspected and accredited Swansea University ELTS in May 2013.

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

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


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Target English International (formerly ATC International)

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

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

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


Target Language Schools, Oxford

The British Council inspected and accredited Target Language Schools Oxford in September 2013.



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


TASIS American School in England

The British Council inspected and accredited TASIS The American School in England in July 2014.

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


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


Taunton International Study Centre

The British Council inspected and accredited Taunton School International in November 2010.

This school offers year-round courses in English and other academic subjects and summer courses to 14 to 17 year olds.

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


Teeside University

The British Council inspected and accredited Teesside University in March 2014.

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

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


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Thames Valley Summer Schools

The British Council inspected and accredited Thames Valley Summer 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, learning resources, course design, learner management, care of students, accommodation, leisure opportunities and care of under-18s.


The Abbey College

See Abbey College, The

The Globe English Centre

See Globe English Centre, The

The English Language Centre, Brighton

See English Language Centre Brighton, The

The Language Gallery at LSBF - Birmingham

See Language Gallery (The) at LSBF Birmingham

The Language Gallery at LSBF - London

See Language Gallery (The) at LSBF - London

The Language Gallery at LSBF - Manchester

See Language Gallery (The) at LSBF - Manchester

The Sheffield College

See Sheffield College, The

TLI Edinburgh Ltd.

The British Council inspected and accredited TLI English Language School in July/August 2012.

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

An area of strength was noted in teaching.


Torquay International School

The British Council inspected and accredited Torquay International School in June 2011.

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

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

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

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Totnes European School

The British Council inspected and accredited Totnes European School in September 2013.

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



Trebinshun House

The British Council inspected and accredited Trebinshun House in May 2011.

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

Points of excellence were noted in premises, teaching, accommodation and the leisure programme.


Trent College

The British Council inspected and accredited Trent College in March 2013.

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



Trinity UK

The British Council inspected and accredited Trinity UK in July 2013.

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

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



TTI School of English

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


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


Twin English Centre Eastbourne


Twin English Centre London

The British Council inspected and accredited Twin English Centre, London in June 2011.

This private language school offers courses in general, academic and professional English for over sixteen year olds and closed group courses for juniors and young adults.

The inspection report noted a need for improvement in publicity and care of juniors.


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Twin Summer Centres

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Twin Towers English College

The British Council inspected and accredited Twin Towers English College in November 2011.

This private language school offers courses in general English.


UCL Centre for Languages and International Education (formerly UCL Language Centre)

The British Council inspected and accredited University College London Language Centre in November 2011.

The English language teaching centre of this large university offers courses in academic English for adults (16+) and vacation courses for adults (18+).

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of general management, and in self-access facilities, academic management, teaching and course design.


UK College of English (formerly UK College of Business and Computing)

The British Council inspected and accredited UK College of English in November 2011.

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



UK2Learn


UKLC (UK Language Courses)

The British Council inspected and accredited UK Language Courses in July 2014.




United International College Vacation Courses

The British Council inspected and accredited UIC Vacation Courses in August 2012.


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


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United World School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited United World School of English in March 2013.


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


University of Abertay

The British Council inspected and accredited Abertay University in February 2012.

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

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


University of Bedfordshire

The British Council inspected and accredited the University of Bedfordshire in April 2014.

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

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


University of Birmingham

The British Council inspected and accredited the University of Birmingham in July 2012.

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

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


University of Brighton

The British Council inspected and accredited the University of Brighton in July 2011.

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

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


University of Central Lancashire

The British Council inspected and accredited the University of Central Lancashire, School of Languages and International Studies in February 2012.

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

Strengths were noted in the areas of staff management, learning resources, academic staff profile, learner management and accommodation.


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University of Chichester

The British Council inspected and accredited the University of Chichester in August 2014.

The English language teaching departments of this university offer courses in general, academic and professional English for adults (18+) and for closed groups of adults (18+).

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


University of Gloucestershire

The British Council inspected and accredited The University of Gloucestershire in November 2011.

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

Points of excellence were noted in publicity, academic management, course design, teaching and pastoral care.


University of Greenwich, School of Humanities and Social Sciences

The British Council inspected and accredited the University of Greenwich in April 2013.

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

Strengths were noted in the areas of student administration, premises and facilities, course design, learner management and care of students.


University of Leeds Language Centre

The British Council inspected and accredited The University of Leeds Language Centre in August 2014.

The large English language teaching department of this large university offers courses in general, academic and professional English for adults (16+) and vacation courses for adults (18+).


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


University of Leicester

The British Council inspected and accredited the English Language Teaching Unit, University of Leicester in February/March 2013.

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

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


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University of Liverpool ELC

The British Council inspected and accredited the University of Liverpool, English Language Centre in May 2014.

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

The inspection report noted a need for improvement in the area of premises and facilities.

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


University of Manchester, The

The British Council inspected and accredited the University of Manchester (University Language Centre) in November 2013.

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

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


University of Portsmouth

The British Council inspected and accredited the University of Portsmouth in March 2011.

The large English language teaching department of this university offers courses in academic and professional English and units of English language development as part of various degree programmes for adults.

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of general management, in academic resources, course design and pastoral care/


University of Salford School of Languages

The British Council inspected and accredited the University of Salford in February/March 2012.

The English language teaching department of this university offers courses in general and academic English for adults (16+) during the academic year and the summer vacation period.

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


University of Sheffield ELTC

The British Council inspected and accredited the University of Sheffield English Language Teaching Centre in October 2011.

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

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of management, premises, learning resources, self-access facilities and aspects of academic management.


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University of South Wales (formerly University of Glamorgan)

The British Council inspected and accredited the University of South Wales (formerly Glamorgan) in October 2012.

The English language teaching department of this university offers courses in general and academic English for adults 16+ and for closed groups of under-18s and adults.

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


University of St Mark and St John (formerly University College Plymouth St Mark and St John)

The British Council inspected and accredited University College Plymouth St Mark & St. John in July 2011.

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

Points of excellence were noted in aspects of premises and self-access resources, teachers’ qualifications, course design, learner training, teaching, and pastoral care.


University of the Arts (The Language Centre)

The British Council inspected and accredited the University of the Arts London in November 2013.

The large English language teaching department of this large university offers courses in general, academic and professional English and other academic subjects for adults (16+) 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, course design, teaching, and leisure opportunities.


University of Ulster

The British Council inspected and accredited the University of Ulster in November 2013.

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

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


University of Warwick

The British Council inspected and accredited The University of Warwick in June 2011.

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

The inspection report noted a need for improvement in accommodation.

Points of excellence were noted in pastoral care and leisure opportunities.


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University of Wolverhampton

The British Council inspected and accredited the University of Wolverhampton in October 2013.

The English language teaching department of this university offers courses in general, academic, and professional English for adults (18+).


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


University of Worcester

The British Council inspected and accredited University of Worcester in March 2013.

The Language Centre of this university offers courses in general and academic English for adults (18+) and for closed groups of adults (18+) and vacation courses for adults (18+).

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


Uxbridge College

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


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


Vacational Studies

The British Council inspected and accredited Vacational Studies in July 2011.

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

Points of excellence were noted in administration of students, academic management, teaching, pastoral care and care of under-18s.


Victoria School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Victoria School of English in September 2014.



Village Camps UK, York

The British Council inspected and accredited Village Camps, in July 2014.


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


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Walsall College

The British Council inspected and accredited Walsall College in November/December 2010.

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

Points of excellence were noted in administration of students and pastoral care.


Waltham Forest College

The British Council inspected and accredited Waltham Forest College in January 2014.

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, academic staff profile, teaching and care of students.


Warnborough College

The British Council inspected and accredited Warnborough College, Canterbury in February and September 2012.



Warwickshire College

The British Council inspected and accredited Warwickshire College in July 2012.

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 of adults (16+) and vacation courses for adults (16+).


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


WE Bridge International Ltd

The British Council inspected and accredited WE Bridge International Ltd., Cardiff in March 2012.




Wessex Academy School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Wessex Academy School of English in July 2013.





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West College Scotland

The British Council inspected and accredited West College Scotland in October 2013.

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

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

West London Business College Ltd.

The British Council inspected and accredited West London Business College in February 2011.

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


Westbourne Academy

The British Council inspected and accredited Westbourne Academy in July 2013.

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

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


Westminster Academy, London

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


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



Westminster Kingsway College

The British Council inspected and accredited Westminster Kingsway College in October 2014.

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


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


Weymouth English Centre

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


Strengths were noted in quality assurance and leisure opportunities.


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Wimbledon Language Academy

The British Council inspected and accredited Wimbledon Language Academy in June 2012.

This private language school offers general English courses for adults.



Wimbledon School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Wimbledon School of English in February, 2014.

This private language school offers courses in general, academic and professional English for adults (16+) and for closed groups of under-18s/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, accommodation, leisure opportunities and care of under-18s.


Winchester School of English

The British Council inspected and accredited Winchester School of English in November 2013.



Windermere International Summer School

The British Council inspected and accredited Windermere International Summer School in July 2013.

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

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


Wirral Metropolitan College

The British Council inspected and accredited Wirral Metropolitan College in November/December 2010.


Points of excellence were noted in premises, self-access facilities, learner training and pastoral care.


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York Associates International

The British Council inspected and accredited York Associates in September 2013.

This private language teaching organisation offers courses in general, academic and professional English for adults (18+) and for closed groups of adults (18+) and vacation courses for adults (18+) in school premises.

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


York College

The British Council inspected and accredited York College in February and October 2013.

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


York St. John University

The British Council inspected and accredited York St John International in June 2014.

The English language teaching department of this University offers courses in general/academic/professional English for adults (18+) and vacation courses for adults (18+).

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


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