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.
Joint No.1 English School in the UK*
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 Business 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 2024, 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!
If you’re thinking about studying or travelling to the UK this year, there’s a small but important update you should know about. From 9 April 2025, the UK Home Office will be increasing the cost of several types of visas and the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).
The good news? If you apply before this date, you can still take advantage of the current lower fees — so it’s worth acting soon if you’ve got plans in place.
Here’s a quick look at the updates:
If you or your students are planning to travel to the UK soon, we recommend submitting any visa or ETA applications before 9 April 2025. This way, you’ll pay the current lower fees and avoid the changes coming in.
Applying early not only helps you save, but also gives you more time to prepare for your trip without last-minute stress.
While fee increases are always a bit frustrating, the UK remains one of the most welcoming destinations for international students and educational visitors. From world-class language schools to rich cultural experiences, there’s so much to gain from spending time here — and we want to make sure you’re fully prepared for your journey.
If you’re unsure about which visa you need or how the changes might affect you, feel free to reach out to our team. We’re here to help guide you through the process and make things as easy as possible.
You can also view the full list of updated visa and ETA fees on the UK Government website.
for Adults
30+ and 40+
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.