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＜Region＞
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is made up of four major regions - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, each with its own culture and history.
England is by far the largest and most populated area of the UK. The different areas are described below with links to the schools in each area.
London
East England（East Anglia)
South & South East England（South & South East)
Central England（Derbyshire & The Peak District, East Midlands & The Shires, Cotswolds, The Welsh Border & Heart of England）
South West（West country & Cornwall)
North England（Northumberland & Durham, Cumbria & The Lake District, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, North West）
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
London
London is the capital city with a population of over 7 million. It enjoys a mixture of diverse international cultures with over 45 foreign communities comprising at least 100,000 people. London is split into 13 inner areas and 20 outer areas (the map). There are numerous historic buildings, museums, galleries, theatres, pubs, cafes, restaurants, shops and large departmental stores catering for all people. London is also well know for music, plays, fashion and art.
There are 11 underground lines(tube map) running across 6 zones. Many language schools are found in the central part of London (zone 1).
Map of London and
the tube.
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East England（East Anglia）
Most famous town of this area is Cambridge located 1 hour by train from London with the population of 120,000. Its university is as famous as that of Oxford, often ranking number one in the world. University of Cambridge has produced over 60 Nobel prize winners over the years. It has a calm atmosphere with a river running through the western part with some walks. Almost 10% of the population is associated with the university so the town enjoys a very academic feel. There are many historic buildings, museums, galleries, theatres, pubs, cafes, pubs and shops.
Colchester, surrounded by a Roman wall, is renowned as the Britain's eldest town. It enjoys good access to London. Norwich, with the population of 180,000, has been chosen as one of most beautiful towns of Britain and is located only 1 hour by train from London. It has the most number of churches in Europe. Although it is a medieval town, all modern facilities are available for convenience of daily life.
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South & South East England（South & South East）
This area has the most number of language schools outside London. The area enjoys mild climate, safe environment and a cheaper cost of living where students can study in peace and quiet.
Medieval town of Canterbury is one of the major towns of Kent county with a historic cathedral which is visited by many tourists. There are many places of interest to be explored. Portsmouth is an important port as the naval base of this area which has played an important role in British naval history. There are other popular seaside resort towns such as
Brighton,
Bournemouth,
Eastbourne,
Margate and Swanage.
An old and beautiful town of Winchester is located within 1 hour from London. Its cathedral , built in the 11th century, is famous for its size and beauty. Although it is a small town, there is plenty to explore.
Brighton & Hove is one of the most popular destinations for English language students. There are 190,000 residents and the town has many trendy and stylist restaurants and shops. It has long been established as the main seaside resort of southern England with very pretty Georgian buildings and nice beaches. It is conveniently located with good access to London.
Broadstairs, Ramsgate, Canterbury and Margate all have good access to Europe via Eurotunnel or by ferry. Guildford is the capital of Surrey county which has been chosen as the most desirable town of the UK and is located only 40 minutes from London by train.
Other notable towns in the area are :
Chichester
Tunbridge Wells
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Central England（Derbyshire & The Peak District, East Midlands & The Shires, Cotswolds, The Welsh Border & Heart of England）
There are many popular towns in central England. The university town of Oxford with the population of 140,000 is located only 1 hour from London by train. Oxford is the eldest university town with 40 or so colleges of the University of Oxford. About 10% of the population is associated with the university, creating a very academic atmosphere. There are a usual range of facilities for comfortable daily life. Recently, the town has enjoyed an increased number of visitors due to the popularity of Harry Potter series, which have been filmed in Oxford. The town is also the setting for Alice in wonderland.
Cheltenham, The Cotswolds and the birth place of Shakespeare, Stratford upon Avon are all popular as they are beautiful towns with historic buildings and have good access to many areas of England. The Cotswold's popularity continues and the area has been quoted as the heaven by William Morris. The beautiful rolling countryside can be enjoyed by the visitors.
Coventry, located 1 hour 20 minutes by train to London, is known as the industrial town of this area with many shops and nightclubs.
Other notable towns in the area are :
Warwick
Loughborough
Leicester
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South West（West country & Cornwall）
Bristol is the largest city of South West England with a long history and mixture of traditional and modern buildings.
Bath, located 1 hour 40 minutes by train from London, is a beautiful and stylish town with numerous restaurants and shops. It is renowned for the natural spring bath and the town gained popularity with the upper class during the 18th century.
The historic town of Exeter is one of the eldest towns of England and has the population of 100,000, located 2.5 hours from London. It is surrounded by a Roman wall and has a mixture of old and new buildings with many shops.
In the area of Cornwall, Plymouth was founded in the 13th century as a port town. Torquay enjoys a warm climate and numerous water sports are available in the area.
Salisbury, famous for its cathedral, is located 1.5 hours from London. It is a compact yet beautiful town with old and new streets. There are numerous place of interest nearby including the Stonehenge.
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North England（Northumberland & Durham, Cumbria & The Lake District, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, North West）
York
Northern England has the highest population density of Britain. The industrial area of England with famous towns such as Manchester, Liverpool, York, Scarborough, Newcastle upon Tyne and Harrogate. These towns produce numerous products and play an important role of the British economy.
Manchester has a diverse culture and famous as the birth place of dance music. There are 5 national parks in the area with many lakes and rolling countryside. Recently, the town became famous for the football team. It is a vibrant and exciting city with the population of 2.5 million.
Liverpool is the birth place of the Beatles. The music scene is still very active. It is the second largest port of England with the population of 440,000.
A historic town of Chester is located near the boundary to Northern Wales. York is a pretty medieval town surrounded by a wall.
Newcastle is close to the boundary of Scotland and has the Europe's largest shopping centre.
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Scotland
Scotland is a nation in northwest Europe and one of the constituent countries of the United Kingdom. It occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain and shares a land border to the south with England. It is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the southwest. Apart from the mainland, Scotland consists of over 790 islands.
Edinburgh, the nation's capital and second largest city, is one of Europe's largest financial centres with the population of 500,000. Scotland's largest city is Glasgow, the centre of the Greater Glasgow conurbation which is home to approximately 40% of Scotland's population.
The Kingdom of Scotland was an independent state until 1 May 1707, when the Acts of Union resulted in a political union with the Kingdom of England to create the Kingdom of Great Britain. Scotland's legal system continues to be separate from those of England, Wales and Northern Ireland, therefore Scotland still constitutes a discrete jurisdiction in public and in private international law. The continued independence of Scots law, the Scottish education system and the Church of Scotland have been three cornerstones contributing to the continuation of Scottish culture and Scottish national identity since the Union.
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Wales
Since Wales became a part of the UK in 1282, the people of Wales protected their traditions, language, heritage and culture. Wales is one of the four constituent nations of the United Kingdom. It is located in the south-west of Great Britain and is bordered by the English counties of Cheshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, and Gloucestershire to the east, the Bristol Channel to the south, St George's Channel to the south-west, and the Irish Sea to the west and north, and also by the estuary of the River Dee (Afon Dyfrdwy) in the north-east.
Cardiff is the capital of Wales with the population of 340,000 which equates to about 75% of the Welsh population. It is located about 2 hours by train from London.
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Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is warmer than many countries of similar latitude as the Gulf stream flows across the region. Belfast is the capital with the population of 400,000, It is located 2 hours from Dublin by train. It is becoming much more peaceful and a safer place to visit, after the political and religious turmoil of the 20th century.
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