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Available from 19th September 2026
Joint No.1 English School in the UK*
for Adults
Wimbledon School of English?
Wimbledon School of English received 15/15 strengths in its most recent British Council inspection and has been named the joint top Centre of Excellence by the EL Gazette.
Choose from General English, Business English, Cambridge English Exam preparation, IELTS preparation, OET Preparation, 40+ English and Culture: Experience London, Global Leaders and many more.
Choose between homestay and student residence accommodation with many options within walking distance from school. In addition to our homestay and student residence accommodation, you can also book a serviced hotel room right next to the school at The Justin James.
Whether you are interested in sports, museums, galleries, international parties or the theatre, we have a great range of social events and activities for everyone. This is a great way to make friends and practise your English outside of the classroom.
Our school is located in Wimbledon - one of the safest and most beautiful areas in London. With excellent transport links to the city centre (17 minutes by train to Waterloo), Wimbledon offers all of the advantages of the capital, but with a more relaxing vibe.
for Adults (16+)
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At Wimbledon School of English we teach a wide variety of English language courses to people from all over the world. Our school is located in Wimbledon, known throughout the world for the grand slam tennis tournament. Only 20 minutes from Central London, Wimbledon offers you the best of both worlds.
for young learners aged 8 to 17 in London & Hampshire
Watch the videos below to hear what some of our students say about Wimbledon School of English.
Established in 1964, Wimbledon School of English is one of the oldest English language schools in the UK
minutes to central London
Permanent Classrooms (extra available off site during busy periods)
capacity (year-round) 380 in July & August
In 2025, we welcomed students from 69 different countries and at WSE
Our beautiful garden is a great place to relax in between classes
Want to see what life is like at our school and get a taste of London? We share student stories, fun language tips, and all the best moments from our English courses and summer camps. You will get a behind-the-scenes look at WSE – plus plenty of inspiration for your own English adventure!
Have you always wanted to learn another language but never quite got around to it?
Perhaps you are planning a holiday, want to reconnect with a language you learnt at school, or simply fancy taking up a new hobby. If you live in Wimbledon or the surrounding area, there is now an easy way to fit language learning into your week — without travelling into central London.
Wimbledon School of English offers evening foreign language courses for adults in French, Italian, Spanish and Korean, right here in Wimbledon.
Learning something new does not have to mean changing your whole routine.
The foreign language courses run on Tuesday evenings from 18:30 to 20:20, making them a convenient option for local people who work or have other commitments during the day.
The next 10-week course starts on 15 September 2026. If you cannot join this course, keep an eye out for the next course dates in 2027.
With a maximum of 12 students in each class, you can practise speaking and listening regularly while learning alongside other adults.
The hardest part might be deciding which language to learn.
Thinking about your next trip to France? Or perhaps you studied French years ago and would like to bring it back to life?
An evening French course is a great way to build your confidence and start using the language again in everyday situations.
If Italian food, culture and travel are your thing, why not learn the language too?
From ordering in a restaurant to chatting with local people on holiday, knowing some Italian can make travelling more enjoyable.
Spanish is a popular choice for travellers and language learners alike. Whether you are a complete beginner or already know some Spanish, learning more can give you the confidence to communicate beyond the usual holiday phrases.
Interested in Korean culture, food, music, films or television?
Learning Korean can be a great way to take that interest further. You can discover the language behind the culture and start communicating for yourself.
Never studied the language before? No problem.
Courses are available from A1 Beginner to B1 Intermediate, so you can choose a class that matches your level.
Lessons focus on practical communication, including speaking, listening, vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. The aim is not simply to learn words from a textbook, but to help you become more comfortable actually using the language.
One of the best things about learning locally is that it is easy to make it part of your routine.
You can finish work, head to Wimbledon School of English and spend your evening doing something different. Over 10 weeks, you could go from knowing just a few words to having real conversations in another language.
And who knows? Your Tuesday evening class could be the start of a new hobby, a future holiday or a lifelong interest in another culture.
The next course begins on Tuesday 15 September 2026 and runs for 10 weeks.
So, if you live in Wimbledon or nearby and have been thinking about learning a new language, this could be the perfect time to start.
And if September does not work for you, 2027 course dates will offer another opportunity to join.
Whether you choose French, Italian, Spanish or Korean, learning a language is a great way to challenge yourself, meet new people and discover more of the world — starting right here in Wimbledon.
Wimbledon School of English offers evening foreign language courses in French, Italian, Spanish and Korean, designed for adults living in Wimbledon and the surrounding area.
Find out more about our evening language courses and choose your next language:
https://wimbledon-school.ac.uk/school/foreign-language-courses
support@wimbledon-school.ac.uk
+44 (0)20 8947 1921
for Adults
30+ and 50+
Wimbledon School of English is a London based English Language School that offers a wide range of academic and professional English language courses. From General English Language courses to Business & Professional English Language courses, we have a course that will suit your needs.
As well as being named as one of the top UK centres of excellence*, the perfect location of our English Language School makes Wimbledon School of English the ideal choice for furthering your English language education in London. For an immersive insight into British culture, our Cultural English Language courses offer students a way of combining the English language studying with getting to know the city of London and British culture. Our English Language School runs an amazing Social Events Programme for those who want to join us, but if you'd rather go off and do your own thing then the transport links that Wimbledon boasts means that you will easily be able to travel to and from central London at any time of the day or night. Wimbledon is, of course, renowned for being the home of British tennis and for sports fans, our English school will give you the opportunity to play in our local tennis club in the most famous tennis district in the world.
Accommodation in London can be hard to find, but luckily as one of the top London English Language Schools, we are able to offer a wide range of accommodation options, ranging from staying with fellow students to staying with a local English family. We offer an incredible standard of teaching in a stunning location that is more relaxed than the usual hectic London lifestyle, allowing our lessons to be taught in a more comfortable environment.
*EL Gazette magazine rankings based on British Council inspection results