Wimbledon School of English

Joint No.1 English School in the UK*

2026

New Courses

for juniors

Ages 12-17

Tennis Academy

at Epsom College

Ages 13-17

Summer STEM Programme

at Lord Wandsworth College

Ages 12-17

Future Changemakers

at Epsom College & Lord Wandsworth College

Why choose

Wimbledon School of English?

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No.1 UK Centre of Excellence

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.

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Wide range of English language courses

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.

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Quality accommodation close to school

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.

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Regular social activities

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.

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Perfect London location

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.

Our Popular

English Courses

for Adults (16+)

CEFR A2 to C2

Intensive General English

24.5 hours per week

CEFR B2 to C1

IELTS Preparation

21 hours per week

CEFR B2 to C1

Business English & Professional Skills

21 hours per week

Steps to join

our English programmes

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Choose your English course

How many weeks do you want to study?

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Choose your accommodation

We can arrange Homestay, Student Residence and Hotel accommodation for you in the area

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Do you need any extras?

Book airport transfers and travel insurance with us

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Let's get this booked for you!

Our friendly registration team will be in touch with the next steps of your booking

Featured

Accommodation

in London

18+

King's Lodge

Available Year Round

18+

Beverley Lodge

Available Year Round

18+

Queen's Lodge

Available Year Round

quality education | perfect location

Wimbledon School of English

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.

Summer Centres

English Study Camps

for young learners aged 8 to 17 in London & Hampshire

Ages 8 to 17

Lord Wandsworth College

5th July - 8th August 2026

Ages 14 to 17

Wimbledon

21st June - 16th August 2026

Ages 12 to 17

Epsom College London

5th July - 1st August 2026

What our students say

Testimonials

Watch the videos below to hear what some of our students say about Wimbledon School of English.

Former student Carolina gives us her testimonial of what her experience was like at the Wimbledon of School of English.
Former student Carolina gives us her testimonial of what her experience was like at the Wimbledon of School of English.
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"This school is my second home" Martinho spent 10 months here in Wimbledon. He arrived as a complete beginner to English and worked his way up to Upper Intermediate level in that time! Hear what Martinho has to say about his time at WSE and in London.
'This school is my second home' 

Martinho spent 10 months here in Wimbledon. He arrived as a complete beginner to English and worked his way up to Upper Intermediate level in that time! Hear what Martinho has to say about his time at WSE and in London.
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Roberto Perez, a 24 year old Petroleum Engineer from Venezuela, talks about his experience at WSE!
Roberto Perez, a 24 year old Petroleum Engineer from Venezuela, talks about his experience at WSE!
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Venezuela
Zoe took Live Online English classes with us and was so kind as to share her experience with us. ‘When I first heard about having online classes I was quite sceptical about it. However, I gave it a go and now I’m very happy. Clearly, it isn’t the same as normal classes, but at the moment there isn’t a better solution to the actual situation. Before the school had to close temporarily, we did a meeting on Zoom between the classes in different classrooms and our teachers showed us how it works. Don’t worry, you'll be absolutely fine - it’s very easy. Zoom is an online platform, similar to Skype, which gives us a lot of opportunities to create virtual classes. From improving our speaking skills to practise our listening or watching videos together there’s almost nothing you can’t do. It’s fascinating how authentic online-classes are to real ones. What’s more, our teachers are as motivated as they were in school and they try hard to give their best effort. It is a new experience for all of us, but we learn together and that’s great fun! I’m very grateful to have these modern techniques nowadays, which help us, even more, to keep in touch with each other in times like these.’ Zoe - Switzerland,
Zoe took Live Online English classes with us and was so kind as to share her experience with us. 

‘When I first heard about having online classes I was quite sceptical about it. However, I gave it a go and now I’m very happy. Clearly, it isn’t the same as normal classes, but at the moment there isn’t a better solution to the actual situation. Before the school had to close temporarily, we did a meeting on Zoom between the classes in different classrooms and our teachers showed us how it works. Don’t worry, you'll be absolutely fine - it’s very easy. Zoom is an online platform, similar to Skype, which gives us a lot of opportunities to create virtual classes. From improving our speaking skills to practise our listening or watching videos together there’s almost nothing you can’t do. It’s fascinating how authentic online-classes are to real ones. What’s more, our teachers are as motivated as they were in school and they try hard to give their best effort. It is a new experience for all of us, but we learn together and that’s great fun! 

I’m very grateful to have these modern techniques nowadays, which help us, even more, to keep in touch with each other in times like these.’

Zoe - Switzerland,
Switzerland

Key Facts

Wimbledon School of English

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1964

Established in 1964, Wimbledon School of English is one of the oldest English language schools in the UK

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17

minutes to central London

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22

Permanent Classrooms (extra available off site during busy periods)

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300

capacity (year-round) 380 in July & August

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69

In 2025, we welcomed students from 69 different countries and at WSE

Quality Education | Perfect Location

Our Garden

Our beautiful garden is a great place to relax in between classes

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On Social Media

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!

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Earn from £980 per student per month for a single room or £2520 for a twin room

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Wimbledon School of English and NILE Announce Strategic Collaboration

Wimbledon School of English (WSE) is delighted to announce a new strategic collaboration with NILE (the Norwich Institute for Language Education), following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The agreement formalises a close working relationship between two highly respected institutions and sets out plans for collaboration on joint projects, promotions, and programmes. It reflects a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and leadership within the global English Language Teaching (ELT) sector.

 

Teacher training with NILE & WSE

A partnership built on shared values

Both organisations have long played influential roles in English language education. By working together more closely, WSE and the Norwich Institute for Language Education aim to create new opportunities that benefit teachers, institutions, and the wider ELT community. Further details about specific initiatives will be announced in the coming months.

 

NILE Teacher Training with WSE

 

About NILE: Norwich Institute for Language Education

Founded in 1995, NILE (Norwich Institute for Language Education) is one of the world’s leading providers of training and professional development for English language teachers. Over the past three decades, NILE has supported more than 90,000 teachers in over 100 countries, delivering programmes both face-to-face and online in the UK and internationally.

Widely respected for its academic rigour and practical, classroom-focused approach, NILE works across all areas of ELT, from primary to tertiary education, private language schools, and government ministries. Its global reach, long-standing accreditations, and professional memberships give it significant gravitas within the ELT industry.

 

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Teacher courses NILE

 

Two great institutions working together

This collaboration brings together NILE’s internationally recognised expertise in teacher education with the long-established excellence of Wimbledon School of English. Together, the two institutions look forward to contributing positively to the future of English language teaching and professional development worldwide.

More information coming soon

Further announcements will follow as plans develop.

To learn more about NILE, visit www.nile-elt.com

Contact us
For enquiries or further information, please contact support@wimbledon-school.ac.uk

 

About Wimbledon School of English

Established in 1964, Wimbledon School of English is one of the UK’s most respected English language centres. Based in London, WSE offers a wide range of English language courses for adults and young learners from around the world and is widely recognised for its academic quality, experienced teaching staff, and commitment to excellence in English language education.

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Other

English Courses

for Adults

CEFR B1+ to C2

Cambridge Exam Preparation

21 hours per week

CEFR B2 to C1

OET Exam Preparation

24.5 hours per week

CEFR B2 to C2

Global Leaders

23.5 hours per week

Courses for

Mature Students

30+ and 50+

CEFR B1 to C1

30+ English for Life & Work

21 hours per week

CEFR B1+ to C2

50+ English & Culture: Experience London

25 hours per week

Other Courses

Foreign Languages

French, Italian, Spanish evening courses for adults in Wimbledon

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Evening Classes

Learn English Part-Time in London

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Teacher Training

Courses for Teachers in Wimbledon, London

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Your London location

Wimbledon station is just 17 minutes from central London

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The most popular student city in the world (QS Best Student City)

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Transport Connections

Getting around Wimbledon & London

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English Language School London

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 courseswe 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