General English

For adults of all ages who want to achieve fluency and accuracy in everyday English. Develop the four language skills – listening, speaking, reading and writing – by learning and practising language in real life situations, with a focus on listening and speaking.

  • Learn English for everyday life – travelling, emails, social media and much more.
  • Practise language using real life Everyday situations.
  • Choose our intensive course for rapid progress.
  • Business English option available in the summer.

Parents of students under the age of 18 should read Information for Parents of Students aged 16 & 17.

Intensive Courses are eligible for the Bildungsurlaub in many German states.

Programme Name
Lessons per weekThe number of lessons included per week.
Language Development Focus on building spoken fluency and accuracy.
- Increase your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and colloquial phrases with speaking and pronunciation practice.
- Conversation classes encourage active use of spoken English.
Language Skills Expand the depth and range of your skills in all four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. Classes may include preparation for optional activities after class.
Language for You! Focus on international communication in English.
- Practise speaking and vocabulary with conversation and role-plays.
- Topics of interest are chosen for research, discussion, debate and task-based learning.
FK Lunch Club A light lunch with an English speaker and a group of students, once every 2 weeks, providing an opportunity for conversation and to make friends. The school pays for the lunch, taken in local cafes, restaurants or at the school.
Business English Focus on English as an international language at work.
- Business English vocabulary - globalisation, brands, advertising, innovation, travel.
- Business writing – orders, complaints, enquiries, notices, reports.
- “Survival skills” for English in the workplace – telephoning, meeting people, participating in meetings, making presentations.
IELTS Choose IELTS and improve your language and skills for examination success.
- Experienced examination preparation course teachers.
- Increase your confidence in using the language and all parts of the examination.
- Activate and improve your grammar and vocabulary in topic-based tasks and exercises.
- Regular practice tests help you develop strategies for a higher score.
Price P/W (from)
 
Standard General English Morning
20
£323
Intensive General English
30
£402
Intensive with Business English
30
£483
Standard Academic Year Morning
20
£323
Intensive Academic Year
30
£402
Part-Time General English Afternoon
10
£162
Part-Time Business English Afternoon
10
£194

Programme Descriptions

Standard General English Morning E20

For adults of all ages who want to achieve fluency and accuracy in everyday English. Develop the four language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - by learning and practising language in real life situations, with a focus on listening and speaking.

  • Intensity
  • 16h 40m per week
  • 09:00 - 12:50
    Monday to Friday
1-3 Weeks 1-3 Weeks 4-11 Weeks 12-23 Weeks 24+ Weeks £431 per week Enquire Now
20 Lessons per week The number of lessons included per week.
Language Development Focus on building spoken fluency and accuracy.
- Increase your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and colloquial phrases with speaking and pronunciation practice.
- Conversation classes encourage active use of spoken English.
Language Skills Expand the depth and range of your skills in all four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. Classes may include preparation for optional activities after class.
Language for You! Focus on international communication in English.
- Practise speaking and vocabulary with conversation and role-plays.
- Topics of interest are chosen for research, discussion, debate and task-based learning.
FK Lunch Club A light lunch with an English speaker and a group of students, once every 2 weeks, providing an opportunity for conversation and to make friends. The school pays for the lunch, taken in local cafes, restaurants or at the school.
Business English Focus on English as an international language at work.
- Business English vocabulary - globalisation, brands, advertising, innovation, travel.
- Business writing – orders, complaints, enquiries, notices, reports.
- “Survival skills” for English in the workplace – telephoning, meeting people, participating in meetings, making presentations.
IELTS Choose IELTS and improve your language and skills for examination success.
- Experienced examination preparation course teachers.
- Increase your confidence in using the language and all parts of the examination.
- Activate and improve your grammar and vocabulary in topic-based tasks and exercises.
- Regular practice tests help you develop strategies for a higher score.
View Pricing & Info Enquire Now

Timetable

  • 09:00 - 12:50 Language Development / Language Skills

Prices

  • £431 1-3 Weeks
  • £388 4-11 Weeks
  • £366 12-23 Weeks
  • £323 24+ Weeks
Prices are per week. Registration fee: £100.

Information

  • Available: 1-24 Weeks
  • Levels: A2, B1, B2, C1 (A1 level accepted in July and August)
  • Minimum Age: 16
  • Maximum class size: 14 students
  • Each lesson is 50 minutes

More Information

Starts: Every Monday

Timetable:
Monday to Friday: 4 x 50m lessons 09:00 - 12:50
Timetable includes break time.

The school will be closed on public holidays in 2025: January 1; April 18, 21; May 5, 26; August 25; December 25, 26 and January 1 2026.
When Monday is a public holiday, classes start on the following Tuesday.

Course fees include:
- placement test and assessment
- welcome pack
- study guide
- activity programme (any entrance charges are extra)
- school certificate

Intensive General English E30

This more intensive programme brings extra focus on taking part in communicative activities. Build vocabulary and your ability to operate in real life situations. Focus on international communication in English. Practise speaking and vocabulary with conversation and role-plays. Topics of interest are chosen for research, discussion, debate and task-based learning.

  • Intensity
  • 25h per week
  • 09:00 - 15:30
    Monday to Friday 09:00 - 15:30. FK Lunch Club one day every 2 weeks.
1-3 Weeks 1-3 Weeks 4-11 Weeks 12-23 Weeks 24+ Weeks £536 per week Enquire Now
30 Lessons per week The number of lessons included per week.
Language Development Focus on building spoken fluency and accuracy.
- Increase your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and colloquial phrases with speaking and pronunciation practice.
- Conversation classes encourage active use of spoken English.
Language Skills Expand the depth and range of your skills in all four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. Classes may include preparation for optional activities after class.
Language for You! Focus on international communication in English.
- Practise speaking and vocabulary with conversation and role-plays.
- Topics of interest are chosen for research, discussion, debate and task-based learning.
FK Lunch Club A light lunch with an English speaker and a group of students, once every 2 weeks, providing an opportunity for conversation and to make friends. The school pays for the lunch, taken in local cafes, restaurants or at the school.
Business English Focus on English as an international language at work.
- Business English vocabulary - globalisation, brands, advertising, innovation, travel.
- Business writing – orders, complaints, enquiries, notices, reports.
- “Survival skills” for English in the workplace – telephoning, meeting people, participating in meetings, making presentations.
IELTS Choose IELTS and improve your language and skills for examination success.
- Experienced examination preparation course teachers.
- Increase your confidence in using the language and all parts of the examination.
- Activate and improve your grammar and vocabulary in topic-based tasks and exercises.
- Regular practice tests help you develop strategies for a higher score.
View Pricing & Info Enquire Now

Timetable

  • 09:00 - 12:50 Language Development / Language Skills
  • 12:50 - 13:45 Lunch Break
  • 13:45 - 15:30 Language for You!

Prices

  • £536 1-3 Weeks
  • £483 4-11 Weeks
  • £456 12-23 Weeks
  • £402 24+ Weeks
Prices are per week. Registration fee: £100.

Information

  • Available: 1-24 Weeks
  • Levels: A2, B1, B2, C1
  • Minimum Age: 16
  • Maximum class size: 14 students
  • Each lesson is 50 minutes

More Information

Starts: Every Monday

Timetable:
Monday to Friday: 4 x 50m lessons 09:00 - 12:50
Monday to Friday: 2 x 50m lessons 13:45-15:30
Timetable includes break time

The school will be closed on public holidays in 2025: January 1; April 18, 21; May 5, 26; August 25; December 25, 26 and January 1 2026.
When Monday is a public holiday, classes start on the following Tuesday.

Course fees include:
- placement test and assessment
- welcome pack
- study guide
- activity programme (any entrance charges are extra)
- school certificate
- lunch club one day every 2 weeks

Intensive with Business English IB30

For those who want to prepare to use English in the workplace, this more intensive programme combines a General English course, developing fluency and accuracy in everyday English, with a Business English course, focusing on the language and skills to use English as an international language at work. Develop the four language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - by learning and practising language in real life situations, with a focus on listening and speaking. In the Business English course, you will focus on English for international business communication, including vocabulary for topics such as marketing, management, finance, as well as spoken English skills for situations such as meetings, telephoning and presentations.

  • Intensity
  • 25h per week
  • 09:00 - 15:30
    Monday to Friday 09:00 - 15:30. FK Lunch Club one day every 2 weeks.
1-3 Weeks 1-3 Weeks 4-8 Weeks £536 per week Enquire Now
30 Lessons per week The number of lessons included per week.
Language Development Focus on building spoken fluency and accuracy.
- Increase your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and colloquial phrases with speaking and pronunciation practice.
- Conversation classes encourage active use of spoken English.
Language Skills Expand the depth and range of your skills in all four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. Classes may include preparation for optional activities after class.
Language for You! Focus on international communication in English.
- Practise speaking and vocabulary with conversation and role-plays.
- Topics of interest are chosen for research, discussion, debate and task-based learning.
FK Lunch Club A light lunch with an English speaker and a group of students, once every 2 weeks, providing an opportunity for conversation and to make friends. The school pays for the lunch, taken in local cafes, restaurants or at the school.
Business English Focus on English as an international language at work.
- Business English vocabulary - globalisation, brands, advertising, innovation, travel.
- Business writing – orders, complaints, enquiries, notices, reports.
- “Survival skills” for English in the workplace – telephoning, meeting people, participating in meetings, making presentations.
IELTS Choose IELTS and improve your language and skills for examination success.
- Experienced examination preparation course teachers.
- Increase your confidence in using the language and all parts of the examination.
- Activate and improve your grammar and vocabulary in topic-based tasks and exercises.
- Regular practice tests help you develop strategies for a higher score.
View Pricing & Info Enquire Now

Timetable

  • 09:00 - 12:50 Language Development / Language Skills
  • 12:50 - 13:45 Lunch Break
  • 13:45 - 15:30 Business Englsih

Prices

  • £536 1-3 Weeks
  • £483 4-8 Weeks
Prices are per week. Registration fee: £100.

Information

  • Available: 1-8 Weeks
  • Levels: B1, B2, C1
  • Minimum Age: 16
  • Maximum class size: 14 students
  • Each lesson is 50 minutes

More Information

Starts: Summer only. Every Monday between July 07 - August 29 2025, 1-8 weeks.

Timetable:
Monday to Friday: 4 x 50m lessons 09:00 - 12:50
Monday to Friday: 2 x 50m lessons 13:45-15:30
Timetable includes break time

The school will be closed on public holidays in 2025: August 25.
When Monday is a public holiday, classes start on the following Tuesday.

Course fees include:
- placement test and assessment
- welcome pack
- study guide
- activity programme (any entrance charges are extra)
- school certificate
- lunch club one day every 2 weeks

Standard Academic Year Morning AY20

Long term programmes allow you to achieve fluency for future work and study through a long period of immersion in the English language. Build your study plan from the modules below with your student advisor. The programme includes General and you can prepare for the IELTS Examination.

  • Intensity
  • 16h 40m per week
  • 09:00 - 12:50
    Monday to Friday
per week per week £323 per week Enquire Now
20 Lessons per week The number of lessons included per week.
Language Development Focus on building spoken fluency and accuracy.
- Increase your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and colloquial phrases with speaking and pronunciation practice.
- Conversation classes encourage active use of spoken English.
Language Skills Expand the depth and range of your skills in all four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. Classes may include preparation for optional activities after class.
Language for You! Focus on international communication in English.
- Practise speaking and vocabulary with conversation and role-plays.
- Topics of interest are chosen for research, discussion, debate and task-based learning.
FK Lunch Club A light lunch with an English speaker and a group of students, once every 2 weeks, providing an opportunity for conversation and to make friends. The school pays for the lunch, taken in local cafes, restaurants or at the school.
Business English Focus on English as an international language at work.
- Business English vocabulary - globalisation, brands, advertising, innovation, travel.
- Business writing – orders, complaints, enquiries, notices, reports.
- “Survival skills” for English in the workplace – telephoning, meeting people, participating in meetings, making presentations.
IELTS Choose IELTS and improve your language and skills for examination success.
- Experienced examination preparation course teachers.
- Increase your confidence in using the language and all parts of the examination.
- Activate and improve your grammar and vocabulary in topic-based tasks and exercises.
- Regular practice tests help you develop strategies for a higher score.
View Pricing & Info Enquire Now

Timetable

  • 09:00 - 12:50 Language Development / Language Skills OR IELTS preparation

Prices

  • £323 per week
Registration fee: £100.

Information

  • Available: 25-52 Weeks
  • Levels: A2, B1, B2, C1
  • Minimum Age: 16
  • Maximum class size: 14 students
  • Each lesson is 50 minutes

More Information

Starts: Every Monday

Timetable:
Monday to Friday: 4 x 50m lessons 09:00 - 12:50
Timetable includes break time.

The school will be closed on public holidays in 2025: January 1; April 18, 21; May 5, 26; August 25; December 25, 26 and January 1 2026.
When Monday is a public holiday, classes start on the following Tuesday.

Your study plan:
• At the beginning of your course, an academic advisor will plan your course programme with you.
• Students start with a General English course, including Language Development & Language Skills and progress to an IELTS Preparation Course once they reach level B1. The IELTS starting dates in 2025 are: 8 week course: February 3; July 7 and 4 week course: February 3; March 3; July 7; August 4 2025. You must buy a course book for the examination course as directed by your teacher. Price guide: £35-£40 / 4-8 weeks.
• Your progress will be monitored in regular progress meetings with an academic advisor.

Course fees include:
- placement test and assessment
- welcome pack
- study guide
- study plan
- regular progress meeting
- activity programme (any entrance charges are extra)
- school certificate

Intensive Academic Year IAY30

Long term programmes allow you to achieve fluency for future work and study through a long period of immersion in the English language. Build your study plan from the modules below with your student advisor. The programme includes General English and you can prepare for the IELTS Examination or join our Business English afternoon course in the summer.

  • Intensity
  • 25h per week
  • 09:00 - 15:30
    Monday to Friday 09:00 - 15:30. FK Lunch Club one day every 2 weeks.
per week per week £402 per week Enquire Now
30 Lessons per week The number of lessons included per week.
Language Development Focus on building spoken fluency and accuracy.
- Increase your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and colloquial phrases with speaking and pronunciation practice.
- Conversation classes encourage active use of spoken English.
Language Skills Expand the depth and range of your skills in all four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. Classes may include preparation for optional activities after class.
Language for You! Focus on international communication in English.
- Practise speaking and vocabulary with conversation and role-plays.
- Topics of interest are chosen for research, discussion, debate and task-based learning.
FK Lunch Club A light lunch with an English speaker and a group of students, once every 2 weeks, providing an opportunity for conversation and to make friends. The school pays for the lunch, taken in local cafes, restaurants or at the school.
Business English Focus on English as an international language at work.
- Business English vocabulary - globalisation, brands, advertising, innovation, travel.
- Business writing – orders, complaints, enquiries, notices, reports.
- “Survival skills” for English in the workplace – telephoning, meeting people, participating in meetings, making presentations.
IELTS Choose IELTS and improve your language and skills for examination success.
- Experienced examination preparation course teachers.
- Increase your confidence in using the language and all parts of the examination.
- Activate and improve your grammar and vocabulary in topic-based tasks and exercises.
- Regular practice tests help you develop strategies for a higher score.
View Pricing & Info Enquire Now

Timetable

  • 09:00 - 12:50 Language Development / Language Skills OR IELTS Preparation
  • 12:50 - 13:45 Lunch Break
  • 13:45 - 15:30 Language for you! OR IELTS Preparation

Prices

  • £402 per week
Registration fee: £100.

Information

  • Available 25-52 weeks
  • Levels: A2, B1, B2, C1
  • Minimum Age: 16
  • Maximum class size: 14 students
  • Each lesson is 50 minutes

More Information

Starts: Every Monday

Timetable:
Monday to Friday: 4 x 50m lessons 09:00 - 12:50
Monday to Friday: 2 x 50m lessons 13:45-15:30
Timetable includes break time

The school will be closed on public holidays in 2025: January 1; April 18, 21; May 5, 26; August 25; December 25, 26 and January 1 2026.
When Monday is a public holiday, classes start on the following Tuesday.

Your study plan:
• At the beginning of your course, an academic advisor will plan your course programme with you.
• Students start with a General English course, including Language Development & Language Skills and progress to an IELTS Preparation Course once they reach level B1. The IELTS starting dates in 2025 are: 8 week course: February 3; July 7 and 4 week course: February 3; March 3; July 7; August 4 2025. You must buy a course book for the examination course as directed by your teacher. Price guide: £35-£40 / 4-8 weeks.
• Students taking an Intensive Academic Year course have the option of joining an IELTS class in the afternoons once they reach level B1. The IELTS afternoon class is available all year round. You must buy a course book for the IELTS examination course as directed by your teacher. Price guide: £35-£40 / 8-12 weeks.
• Your progress will be monitored in regular progress meetings with an academic advisor.

Course fees include:
- placement test and assessment
- welcome pack
- study guide
- study plan
- regular progress meeting
- activity programme (any entrance charges are extra)
- school certificate
- lunch club one day every 2 weeks

Part-Time General English Afternoon E10

Focus on international communication in English. Practise speaking and vocabulary with conversation and role-plays. Topics of interest are chosen for research, discussion, debate and task-based learning.

  • Intensity
  • 8h 20m week
  • 13:45 - 15:30
    Monday to Friday 13:45 - 15:30
1-3 Weeks 1-3 Weeks 4-11 Weeks 12-23 Weeks 24+ Weeks £215 per week Enquire Now
10 Lessons per week The number of lessons included per week.
Language Development Focus on building spoken fluency and accuracy.
- Increase your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and colloquial phrases with speaking and pronunciation practice.
- Conversation classes encourage active use of spoken English.
Language Skills Expand the depth and range of your skills in all four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. Classes may include preparation for optional activities after class.
Language for You! Focus on international communication in English.
- Practise speaking and vocabulary with conversation and role-plays.
- Topics of interest are chosen for research, discussion, debate and task-based learning.
FK Lunch Club A light lunch with an English speaker and a group of students, once every 2 weeks, providing an opportunity for conversation and to make friends. The school pays for the lunch, taken in local cafes, restaurants or at the school.
Business English Focus on English as an international language at work.
- Business English vocabulary - globalisation, brands, advertising, innovation, travel.
- Business writing – orders, complaints, enquiries, notices, reports.
- “Survival skills” for English in the workplace – telephoning, meeting people, participating in meetings, making presentations.
IELTS Choose IELTS and improve your language and skills for examination success.
- Experienced examination preparation course teachers.
- Increase your confidence in using the language and all parts of the examination.
- Activate and improve your grammar and vocabulary in topic-based tasks and exercises.
- Regular practice tests help you develop strategies for a higher score.
View Pricing & Info Enquire Now

Timetable

  • 13:45 - 15:30 Language for you!

Prices

  • £215 1-3 Weeks
  • £194 4-11 Weeks
  • £183 12-23 Weeks
  • £162 24+ Weeks
Prices are per week. Registration fee: £100.

Information

  • Available 1-24 weeks
  • Levels: A2, B1, B2, C1
  • Minimum Age: 16
  • Maximum class size: 14 students
  • Each lesson is 50 minutes

More Information

Starts: Every Monday

Timetable:
Monday to Friday: 2 x 50m lessons 13:45-15:30
Timetable includes break time

The school will be closed on public holidays in 2025: January 1; April 18, 21; May 5, 26; August 25; December 25, 26 and January 1 2026.
When Monday is a public holiday, classes start on the following Tuesday.

Course fees include:
- placement test and assessment
- welcome pack
- study guide
- activity programme (any entrance charges are extra)
- school certificate

Part-Time Business English Afternoon BE10

Focus on the language and skills to use English as an international language at work. Business communication includes vocabulary for topics such as marketing, management, finance, as well as spoken English skills for situations such as meetings, telephoning and presentations.

  • Intensity
  • 8h 20m week
  • 13:45 - 15:30
    Monday to Friday 13:45 - 15:30
1-3 Weeks 1-3 Weeks 4-8 Weeks £215 per week Enquire Now
10 Lessons per week The number of lessons included per week.
Language Development Focus on building spoken fluency and accuracy.
- Increase your knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and colloquial phrases with speaking and pronunciation practice.
- Conversation classes encourage active use of spoken English.
Language Skills Expand the depth and range of your skills in all four skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. Classes may include preparation for optional activities after class.
Language for You! Focus on international communication in English.
- Practise speaking and vocabulary with conversation and role-plays.
- Topics of interest are chosen for research, discussion, debate and task-based learning.
FK Lunch Club A light lunch with an English speaker and a group of students, once every 2 weeks, providing an opportunity for conversation and to make friends. The school pays for the lunch, taken in local cafes, restaurants or at the school.
Business English Focus on English as an international language at work.
- Business English vocabulary - globalisation, brands, advertising, innovation, travel.
- Business writing – orders, complaints, enquiries, notices, reports.
- “Survival skills” for English in the workplace – telephoning, meeting people, participating in meetings, making presentations.
IELTS Choose IELTS and improve your language and skills for examination success.
- Experienced examination preparation course teachers.
- Increase your confidence in using the language and all parts of the examination.
- Activate and improve your grammar and vocabulary in topic-based tasks and exercises.
- Regular practice tests help you develop strategies for a higher score.
View Pricing & Info Enquire Now

Timetable

  • 13:45 - 15:30 Business English

Prices

  • £215 1-3 Weeks
  • £194 4-8 Weeks
Prices are per week. Registration fee: £100.

Information

  • Available 1-8 weeks
  • Levels: B1, B2, C1
  • Minimum Age: 16
  • Maximum class size: 14 students
  • Monday to Friday 13:45 - 15:30

More Information

Starts: Summer only. Every Monday between July 07 - August 29 2025, 1-8 weeks.

Timetable:
Monday to Friday: 2 x 50m lessons 13:45-15:30
Timetable includes break time

The school will be closed on public holidays in 2025: August 25.
When Monday is a public holiday, classes start on the following Tuesday.

Course fees include:
- placement test and assessment
- welcome pack
- study guide
- activity programme (any entrance charges are extra)
- school certificate

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