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[Location]
It is important to identify the country you wish to study. The UK is a popular destination for its heritage, culture, history, fashion, music, football and Queens English.
Within the country of your choice, the locations to suit your requirements could be further narrowed down by large cities, countryside. resort towns, historic & academic heritages and climate.
In the UK, the following locations are popular.
＊Large cities
London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Bristol
＊Mild climate/ resort towns
Brighton, Bournemouth, Eastbourne, Margate, Ramsgate
＊Historical towns
Bath, Canterbury, Winchester, York
＊Academic towns
Oxford, Cambridge
Explanations of UK regions.
[Course availability]
Your reasons for studying English abroad usually dictates the type of course you should be choosing. If your aim is to improve English in general or to improve communication skills, then a general English course is suitable. However, if your aim is to study at a higher educational institute, then foundation or academic English may be better. If you are already working in a specialised field, then some schools run courses in specialist English to assist you to communicate and present with correct use of the specialist terms.
[English course]
There are various types of English courses available. For more information, please refer to English courses explained.
[School type]
There are pros and cons for choosing the three different types of educational intitutions to study English. For more information, please refere to School types explained.
[School size]
The number of student attending a language school can vary greatly. Its is important to know the pros and cons associated with the size. For more information, please refer to School size explained.
[School facilities & services]
Common facilities available at the schools include classrooms, student lounge, library, study and computers with internet/email access. Some schools may also offer a comprehensive sports facilities, cafe, restaurants, car parks, gardens, creche, beauty salon and media centre. In large colleges and universities, cresh may be available to look after young children during lessons.
It is often not easy for small schools to have as many facilities as the larger schools but personal services offered may be superior. Most schools have a student support service with a varying degree of services covered. Common services include accommodation & transfer arrangements, academic progress counselling, emergency support and advice in day to day life in the area. It is important to identify the facilities and services you will be using when choosing the school.
Activities are an important part of enjoying the school life which assist the students to improve English communication skills and make friends. Many schools offer a wide range of activities.
[Your budget]
Another very important factor is your budget. It is vital to assess the realist duration of study within the funds available.
Aeroplane ticket, travelling fares, course fees, books, accommodation, food, insurance, pocket money, agent fees and visa application fees are the major costs. The school, course, location and lifestyle will also affect the costs greatly.
On average in the UK, course fees are between £100 and £150 and the living cost is between £120 and £160 a week.
[Courses fees]
The course fees can differ significantly depending on the school and course type. It is important to choose a course which suits your budget. In FES, the fees are rated at five levels. For more information, please refer to School fees explained.
[FES discounts]
FES has negotiated with the schools to offer special discounts on selected courses booked through the online booking system. This offer is exclusive to FES. For more information, please refer to FES discount explained.
[Accommodation]
There are different types of accommodation available to students. It is important to find a suitable accommodation to enjoy study abroad. For more information, please refer to Accommodation explained.
[Entrance requirements]
Some courses require you to fulfil entrance requirements before you can start. Common requirements are age, level of English and qualifications possessed. Many business English, specialist and executive English courses will not accept beginners while academic and teachers' English courses may require specific qualifications.
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