For partners 1401 best English language schools abroad
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Training is conducted under the guidance of highly qualified trainers.
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Ranked #18 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
USAYale, New Haven, ConnecticutCurrently watching: 9from 6730 $ / 4 weeks -
#1 out of 443 National Universities
USANew YorkCurrently watching: 7from 8625.00 $ / 3 weeks -
USALos Angeles, CaliforniaCurrently watching: 7from 2535 $ / week -
#20 out of 443 National Universities
USALos Angeles, CaliforniaCurrently watching: 9from 5999 $ / week -
Brighton is the second most popular choice after London.
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The camp is distinguished by a diverse program of leisure, entertainment and excursions
United Kingdomnear LondonCurrently watching: 7from 2823 £ / 2 weeks
SMAPSE team has formed a catalogue of more than 1399 schools and camps abroad available for foreign students. You can choose particularly any country in the world: Europe, America, Canada, Malta, China, Australia etc. SMAPSE provides high-quality private and boarding schools, language camps, lyceums and schools for holidays. Foreign students can get essential experience of studying abroad that will definitely help enter the best university, significantly improve command of foreign languages, overcome language barriers, get acquainted with foreign culture, make new friends and build successful future career.
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Accreditation of English language schools: what to look for
Accreditation is a practical way to assess the quality of an English language school before entering. Different countries and international associations run inspection schemes with published standards, and membership usually means a school has been tested for compliance with these standards.
United Kingdom and international associations
English UK is the trade association for UK accredited English language teaching centres. It has around 300 member centres, all meeting the standards of its compulsory accreditation scheme, and the language centres it lists are accredited by the British Council. The wider UK English language teaching sector is worth almost £2bn and supports 40,000 jobs, according to a Pragmatix Advisory report published in April 2025. English UK is a registered charity, number 1108792 in England and Wales.
Eaquals is a world leader in accreditation for language teaching organisations, and its accreditation is regarded as the gold standard and a respected badge of excellence for language centres. Eaquals provides practical guidance and support to teaching institutions and individuals through Eaquals Accreditation, with expertise in quality assurance, academic management, teacher development and the CEFR. It is a registered UK charity, number 1143547, registered in England and Wales.
IALC, the International Association of Language Centres, accredits language schools against its IALC Quality Standards and has set standards in language education for more than 40 years. Its network covers 12 taught languages, 140+ year-round and seasonal centres, 120+ destinations and thousands of accredited courses, and every aspect of an IALC school is rigorously inspected. IALC is registered in the United Kingdom in Canterbury, Kent, with company number 09158586.
United States
ACCET, the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training, was founded in 1974 and has been recognised by the U.S. Department of Education as a reliable authority on educational quality since 1978. Its scope covers Intensive English Programs among other non-traditional post-secondary providers.
CEA, the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation, accredits English language programs and institutions worldwide to promote common standards of quality, and is recognised by the US Secretary of Education. It works toward recognition by the U.S. Department of Education for post-secondary, non-degree-granting English language programs and institutions, including those offered through distance education, and is a member of the Association of Specialized & Professional Accreditors. CEA publishes its accreditation decisions on its website under Recent Decisions within 30 days of each meeting.
English exams language schools prepare for
Most language schools abroad base their courses on internationally recognized English language exams. Knowing what each test assesses helps students choose a program that matches their goals, whether that is university admission, professional qualification or a general proficiency certificate.
- IELTS — one of the most widely used academic and general English tests, jointly owned in 2026 by the British Council, IDP IELTS and Cambridge University Press & Assessment.
- TOEFL iBT — an academic English test that assesses four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. It has been used for more than 60 years and taken by over 40 million people worldwide. Scores are recognized by more than 13,000 institutions across 160+ countries, the test can be taken at home online or at a test centre with the same scoring, and results are available in as little as 3 days.
- Cambridge English — the maker of IELTS and part of the University of Cambridge since 1534. Its exams and tests have been taken over 100 million times and are accepted by more than 25,000 universities, employers and governments in 130 countries. The range includes Cambridge English Qualifications, IELTS, Linguaskill, the Occupational English Test and the Michigan English Test, all reported on the single Cambridge English Scale.
English course prices by country in 2026
The cost of a language course depends mostly on the destination. Below is a comparison of starting weekly prices for General English at EC English schools across popular study-abroad countries in 2026.
- Malta — from €300 per week, the most affordable option among popular destinations.
- South Africa (Cape Town) — from €345 per week.
- United States — from $370 per week in San Diego, rising to $500 in New York and $505 in Boston.
- Ireland (Dublin) — from €380 per week.
- United Arab Emirates (Dubai) — from $380 per week.
- United Kingdom — from £375 per week in Cambridge, up to £385 in Brighton and £405 in London.
- Canada — from C$420 per week in Montreal and C$435 in Toronto and Vancouver.
For long-term study, an academic semester or year starts from €5,760. Exam preparation courses are priced separately — IELTS from €1,640 and TOEFL from $1,000.
Top 30 best language schools in USA 2026
| 1 | Kaplan New York Empire State |
| 2 | OISE Boston |
| 3 | English Language Center (ELC) UCLA Los Angeles |
| 4 | St. Giles International New York |
| 5 | EC New York |
| 6 | Kaplan Boston Harvard Square |
| 7 | English Language Center (ELC) Boston |
| 8 | LAL NESE Boston |
| 9 | Kaplan Washington |
| 10 | OHC School Miami |
| 11 | EC Boston School |
| 12 | Rennert International New York |
| 13 | Kaplan School Miami |
| 14 | LAL Fort Lauderdale |
| 15 | EC Miami |
| 16 | OHLA Orlando Florida |
| 17 | Kaplan San Diego |
| 18 | Kaplan San Francisco Berkeley |
| 19 | OHLA Miami |
| 20 | English Language Center (ELC) Santa Barbara |
| 21 | EC Los Angeles |
| 22 | EC San Diego |
| 23 | Kings College Los Angeles |
| 24 | Sprachcaffe Miami |
| 25 | CEL Language Centre LA |
| 26 | Talk English School Boston |
| 27 | Stafford House Boston |
| 28 | LSI New York |
| 29 | The Language Academy |
| 30 | Stafford House San Diego California |
Top 40 best language schools in the UK 2026
| 1 | OISE London |
| 2 | EC London Covent Garden |
| 3 | OISE Oxford |
| 4 | London School of English |
| 5 | OISE Cambridge |
| 6 | UIC Oxford International |
| 7 | Kaplan International English London Covent Garden |
| 8 | Regents University London |
| 9 | LAL London Summer School |
| 10 | Home Language International |
| 11 | Oxford International Study Centre |
| 12 | Regent Oxford School |
| 13 | Stafford House School of English London |
| 14 | EC London Euston |
| 15 | Living Learning English |
| 16 | The Language Gallery |
| 17 | Skola London English Summer School in London |
| 18 | Harrow House International College |
| 19 | Brighton Language College BLC |
| 20 | Kaplan International English London Leicester Square |
| 21 | Frances King School of English London Kensington |
| 22 | Regent Scanbrit Bournemouth |
| 23 | Stafford House School of English Canterbury |
| 24 | Malvern House London |
| 25 | Wimbledon School of English |
| 26 | UIC English London Greenwich |
| 27 | Studio Cambridge |
| 28 | Alpadia Keele |
| 29 | EC Cambridge |
| 30 | Cavendish School of English |
| 31 | EC Brighton |
| 32 | EC Manchester |
| 33 | Oxford International UIC Brighton |
| 34 | EC Bristol |
| 35 | EC Oxford |
| 36 | St. Giles International London Central |
| 37 | Twin Group |
| 38 | Burlington School of English |
| 39 | Hampstead School of English London |
| 40 | St. Giles London Highgate |
Top 20 best language schools in Canada 2026
| 1 | ILAC Vancouver |
| 2 | Toronto University Summer Camp |
| 3 | ILAC Toronto |
| 4 | Home Language International |
| 5 | EC Montreal |
| 6 | ILSC Toronto |
| 7 | McDonald International Academy |
| 8 | ILSC Montreal |
| 9 | BLI Canada Summer |
| 10 | Kaplan Vancouver |
| 11 | CLLC Ottawa Canadian Language Learning College |
| 12 | Royal Canadian Institute of International Studies |
| 13 | EC Toronto |
| 14 | University Canada West |
| 15 | St. Giles International Vancouver |
| 16 | Canadian College of English Language Vancouver |
| 17 | OHC School Toronto |
| 18 | UIC Toronto |
| 19 | EC Montreal |
| 20 | Eurocentres Vancouver |