English language

A good knowledge of English, backed up by the right English language qualification, can give students a head start in life, leading to exciting study, work and life opportunities at home and abroad. 

 English for Schools are designed for primary and secondary school students and come with extensive learning, teaching and assessment support. Students, parents, teachers, schools throughout the world use our exams to:

• achieve internationally recognised standards of English
• improve English language skills, step by step
• see clear external evidence of progress.

For us, learning English is more than just exams and grades. It’s about having the confidence to communicate and access a lifetime of enriching experiences and opportunities.

With the right support, learning a language is an exhilarating journey. We’re there with learners, every step of the way. Whether you’re preparing to take one of the exams, or just want to improve your English, we can help you. We have free materials that you can download, and activities that can help you improve your English online. 

 Improve your English for the workplace and learn about business topics to help you work more effectively and make the most of career opportunities.  Studying business English allows you to develop English language skills that are useful in an office or other business environments. By understanding the communication skills needed in the workplace, you can gain the confidence to build strong relationships with your colleagues and clients. 

 Our online courses are designed to help you learn the skills you need for real life, including communicating at work.

Develop your business English skills with classmates in live group classes, get business English support from a personal tutor in one-to-one lessons or practise by yourself at your own speed with a self-study course.

 Improve your English for the workplace and learn about business topics to help you work more effectively and make the most of career opportunities.  Studying business English allows you to develop English language skills that are useful in an office or other business environments. By understanding the communication skills needed in the workplace, you can gain the confidence to build strong relationships with your colleagues and clients. 

 The English for Diplomats Programme provides intensive English language  training to diplomats, ambassadors, government and embassy officials and  representatives of nongovernmental organisations. The programme is designed  to further develop and enhance the client’s ability and confidence in all aspects  of their English language skills 

 The programme focuses on developing the key linguistic skills required by  clients in the field of international diplomacy, including: Diplomatic correspondence and report writing Linguistic techniques for handling media interviews Speech writing and delivery Language of persuasion and negotiation, acquiescence and refusal Linguistic precision and techniques for paraphrasing and clarifying Employing and understanding humour, sarcasm, hyperbole and understatement Making ‘small talk’ at meetings, receptions and official events Making impromptu speeches and toasts Elocution training and accent reduction Apologising