International & EAL Boarding Schools
Our shortlist — 20 schools
Ranked by the strength of each school's genuine, evidenced specialism — not by fee or popularity.
Abbey College in Malvern
Abbey College in Malvern specialises in EAL and has an extensive and skilled department, offering both in-school education and one to one tutoring.
Academic Summer UK
pioneering the CLIL method in the UK — helping students improve their English by learning subjects
Bede's Summer
Bede's Summer School is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK
EF Academy Oxford
EF Academy Oxford now specialises in preparing our international student body to attend world-class universities
Etherton Education - Academic Residential Summer Courses
Etherton Education was founded by Peter and Anne Etherton in 2002 to provide tailored pre-sessional summer courses to prepare international students
Heathfield Summer School Ascot
15 hours of core English language tuition with a maximum of 16 students per class
Kings Brighton
Kings Brighton is part of the Kings Colleges group of international schools and sixth form colleges
Living Learning English
Living Learning English offers intensive English, English for academic subjects (Content and Language Integrated Learning) and cultural preparation
St Bees
International Study Centre (ISC) school type; creation of an International Centre (1997); 36 of 39 boarders are international students
St Clare's, Oxford Summer
70 years of experience teaching English as a foreign language...accredited by the British Council
Taunton School International Summer
We aim for 10% of students from any one nationality on each course therefore giving students more opportunities to speak and improve their English.
Ackworth
A minimum IELTS score of 4.5 is required to enrol in the Higher Foundation Course in our International Centre.
Ardingly College
The International Academic Pathway (IAP) is a one-year transition programme specifically designed for Year 8 students from outside the UK
Bromsgrove Summer
Summer Vacation Course 15 hours’ intensive English tuition per week (to include presentation skills).
Cobham Hall
Three year Sixth Form Foundation Programme: A bespoke pathway for academically able students who need support with English to gain A Levels
Concord College
The vibrant student community is truly international, with over 40 countries represented. 85% of its c. 560 students are from outside the UK
David Game College
University Foundation Programme (UFP) Academic Summer School Oxbridge Preparation English Language Courses
Dean Close Summer
allowing students to experience the life and culture of the UK whilst enjoying enriching English lessons
Dover College
Although there have been International classes at Dover since 1957... We normally have over 20 different nationalities at Dover College
Felsted International Summer
Qualified and experienced teachers will lead classes focused on improving students' ability to communicate using English.
Our shortlist is independent and based on each school's dedicated programmes, facilities and results — not paid placement. We'll always match your child's needs first: talk to us.
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