English schools in Folkestone

16 Best English Language Schools in Folkestone in 2025 (from NZ$ 577)

12 km away

Learn English & live in your private teacher's home around Dover with Home Language International! Home Language International (HLI) is a family-run business offering language courses in more than 20 languages in over 30 countries worldwide, including English lessons at an experienced private teacher's home in UK. More than 5,000 students take advantage of our services every year. Ian Josephs, Danielle Josephs, their 5 adult children and an expert team of dedicated staff all put in very long hours for HLI. You stay in an experienced teacher's family home, have one-to-one English lessons and then continue to use the language during the rest of your stay in Dover. Because you are the only student, you are guaranteed individual attention. The lessons are completely designed for you, so the teacher will focus exactly on what you need. Mealtime conversation, television and social contacts are all in English. All of our teachers in UK have a university degree (or equivalent) and/or a recognised teaching certificate. All teachers have been visited by one of our local organisers. Their qualifications have been checked and their homes throughly inspected. During your stay in Dover, a local organiser will monitor your progress and make sure your experience is both happy and successful. Home Language International (HLI) is accredited by the Accreditation Body for Language Services (ABLS), Association of Language Travel Organisations (ALTO), and UNOSEL.

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NZ$ 1,914
12 km away

The host are located in Dover and surrounding areas.

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NZ$ 1,799
22 km away

Canterbury is a historic university city, close to the beaches of the south coast and within easy reach of London. Fun to explore and easy to walk around, Canterbury is a safe and comfortable place to study.

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NZ$ 4,858
22 km away

Welcome to st giles JUNIORS Canterbury Located at The King's School •Live and learn in the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral •Safe and secure campus •Excellent sporting and leisure facilities The King’s School has a history dating back to 597AD, making it Britain’s oldest boarding school. The school is in the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine’s Abbey – both World Heritage Sites – right in the heart of the medieval town centre of Canterbury. Modern accommodation, teaching, and recreational facilities combined with the medieval school buildings and grounds offer a magical experience. Sporting facilities on offer at the nearby King’s School sports centre include an indoor swimming pool, gym, tennis and squash courts, and outdoor playing fields. Our English Plus Tennis and Fencing options are held at Canterbury. Students can opt to take 5 hours of professional tennis and/or 5 hours of fencing lessons for young learners.

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NZ$ 1,612
22 km away

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Canterbury Cathedral, cream teas and river punting - if you are looking for that traditional English experience then look no further than Stafford House Canterbury Canterbury is in the heart of the Kent countryside, which is known as ‘The Garden of England’. This corner of England is rich in history because it is so close to mainland Europe – you will find castles everywhere you go! Paris and Brussels are just a short journey away. Our light, bright school is just moments from the centre of this medieval city, awash with history yet vibrant with student life from the three popular universities that also reside here.

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NZ$ 1,003
23 km away

The host are located in Canterbury and surrounding areas.

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NZ$ 1,730
25 km away

Founded in 1992, Chaucer College is a British Council accredited language school with over 26 years’ experience in teaching English as a foreign language. Our purpose built study centre is located in the world renowned city of Canterbury, Kent – ‘The Garden of England’. We offer a range of courses for both groups and individuals throughout the year, from General English (both part-time and intensive) through to exam preparation and subject specific programmes. Our popular Junior Summer Camp offers a comprehensive course alongside a packed schedule of activities. -We are a British Council accredited English language school -Located in the world renowned City of Canterbury, in Kent – ‘The Garden of England’ -Just over 1 hour from London & easily accessible from all major London airports -Perfectly positioned in the South East for popular sightseeing locations -On-campus residential & nearby host family accommodation -Secure study centre with 24-hour monitored security cameras & on-duty porter -We have a wide variety of courses available for students of all ages & levels, groups & individuals -Fully adaptable courses to meet student needs. We work with you to provide exactly what you need -Flexible & caring approach with post-course support. We go above & beyond to ensure every student experience is exceptional

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NZ$ 600
25 km away

Canterbury is a historic cathedral city and UNESCO World Heritage Site in the county of Kent. Here you’ll find beautiful medieval streets, churches and many ancient buildings. Our centre is located on the modern campus of the University of Kent, within walking distance from the city centre. There are excellent sports facilities available as well as large outdoor spaces for additional activities. Key Facts Location: University of Kent Dates: 21 Jun - 09 Aug Ages: 11 - 17 Accommodation: Single en-suite or standard single rooms

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NZ$ 2,491
33 km away

Founded in 1971, over the last 53 years the school has built a reputation for academic excellence, quality teaching and first-class results. We are accredited by the British Council, a member of English UK, and Education UK. The school is open all year and has a truly international atmosphere. Our full-time teachers are all highly qualified with a broad range of teaching experience.

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NZ$ 577
37 km away

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Our adult English language courses run all year and can be whatever length you require – from one week to one year. There are no fixed course dates (except for examination preparation courses and English for Beginners) and you can begin on any Monday. We offer English classes at all levels, from elementary to advanced. The average class size is 8 students and the maximum is 12. There are four main courses to choose from: the Standard English Course is mornings only, while the Intensive English Course is both mornings and afternoons. We also offer an exam preparation course for IELTS, FCE and CAE. Our Personal English Course is for those who want rapid results and a course syllabus designed specifically for them, whilst our Combination Course offers this in the afternoons as well as our Standard Course in the mornings. We also run tailor-made courses for small groups of adults throughout the year. We also offer supplements to add to your course: individual English classes, a BULATS test during your stay, working lunches with a teacher, and our Discover the Garden of England excursion option. All our English courses are designed to meet the needs of our adult students - whether they need English for work, for travel, for an English examination or just for pleasure. Teachers All of our teachers are appropriately qualified. They are provided with a range of academic resources, support, and backup in order to accomplish our course programmes in the classroom. Many of them have also taught English in other countries and have additional experience and skills.

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NZ$ 738
48 km away

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Exclusive, Tailor-Made, One to One, Language Immersion Courses If you really want improve a whole level in a short space of time you must take yourself out of your daily routine and be immersed 24/7 in your chosen language. Your brain needs to continually soak up the new words and phrases for at least five days, without any interruption from your mother tongue. At Dialogue, our total immersion programme is delivered by highly experienced teachers in lovely, relaxed surroundings with delicious food and great company. The perfect equation for effective learning. Here at Dialogue we begin from the fundamental principal, that you are unique and so is your way of learning.​ Our simple method, which has been developed through years of practice, ensures rapid improvement in speaking, listening, pronunciation and, importantly, self confidence. We do not work from a textbook, moreover we create a programme, tailor-made for you, which takes into account, your personality and your individual needs. Each lesson is one-to-one. You work at your own pace and level. You save a considerable amount of time learning only the vocabulary suited to your needs. From business, technical language to performance and the arts; we can tailor the course to your needs. You can also bring along your own materials to integrate into your lessons. You will take your tailor-made manual and MP3 Sound file with you at the end of the course. ​Through our method:​your gifts, aptitudes and unconscious knowledge are best brought out. self-confidence is established in the first lessons. Pleasure and motivation are always part of your learning environment. This is why we ensure that your accommodation is lovely and comfortable, the food is delicious and the company is interesting and friendly. Activities and Excursions Moreover we offer all kinds of activities and excursions to inspire our students and enhance their learning. Hastings is a lovely, lively seaside town on the stunning East Sussex coast. Not only is it rich in culture with many museums, stately homes and art galleries to visit in Hastings and the surrounding area, but it is famous for its live music scene. Also, if you enjoy active living there is golf, tennis and water sports or simply some beautiful coastal walks just 10 minutes drive from the school. We can also organise singing or pottery lessons, once again a fun and diverting way to practice conversation and sentence structure. We offer afternoon 'Walking Talking Lessons', taking the lesson away from the desk and screen. We also offer a tailor-made excursion to London, which will take the whole day.

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NZ$ 4,267
48 km away

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Learn English & live in your private teacher's home around Hastings with Home Language International! Home Language International (HLI) is a family-run business offering language courses in more than 20 languages in over 30 countries worldwide, including English lessons at an experienced private teacher's home in UK. More than 5,000 students take advantage of our services every year. Ian Josephs, Danielle Josephs, their 5 adult children and an expert team of dedicated staff all put in very long hours for HLI. You stay in an experienced teacher's family home, have one-to-one English lessons and then continue to use the language during the rest of your stay in Hastings. Because you are the only student, you are guaranteed individual attention. The lessons are completely designed for you, so the teacher will focus exactly on what you need. Mealtime conversation, television and social contacts are all in English. All of our teachers in UK have a university degree (or equivalent) and/or a recognised teaching certificate. All teachers have been visited by one of our local organisers. Their qualifications have been checked and their homes throughly inspected. During your stay in Hastings, a local organiser will monitor your progress and make sure your experience is both happy and successful. Home Language International (HLI) is accredited by the Accreditation Body for Language Services (ABLS), Association of Language Travel Organisations (ALTO), and UNOSEL.

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NZ$ 1,914
48 km away

The host are located in Hastings and surrounding areas.

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NZ$ 1,799
49 km away

Buckswood St Georges is located centrally in Hastings on England's South-East (Sunshine) Coast and is closely linked with Buckswood School just 15 minutes drive away. We offer a variety of courses from short English Language Courses, to a year-long University Foundation Course to a full 2 year IB/A-Level course. We also offer half term/holiday courses and programmes tailored to suit your needs. Buckswood St Georges relocated at the end of 2012 and we are now ideally positioned for all the main facilities of the town, Old Town and seafront. Our two newly refurbished residences offer spacious living accommodation, well-proportioned classrooms, an IT suite with free wi-fi internet, study rooms, dining room, lounge area with TV/pool table/table tennis/foosball, attractive gardens and outdoor basketball court. A full reference library is located 5 minutes away, as is Hastings University Centre and an IELTS testing centre. We operate a full social programme which all students are welcome to join. We offer in house activities such as quiz nights, film nights and theme nights, and outside trips, maybe to the cinema, ten-pin bowling, or crazy golf followed by fish and chips! Full day weekend excursions are arranged to places like Canterbury, London or Brighton, with half day trips mid-week to Rye, Battle or Eastbourne. Students are able to join in with a variety of sports and activities which can either take place on the Buckswood campus or at local sports centres, activities may include things like sports teams, swimming, or even horse riding.

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NZ$ 48,438
49 km away

Learn English & live in your private teacher's home around Maidstone with Home Language International! Home Language International (HLI) is a family-run business offering language courses in more than 20 languages in over 30 countries worldwide, including English lessons at an experienced private teacher's home in UK. More than 5,000 students take advantage of our services every year. Ian Josephs, Danielle Josephs, their 5 adult children and an expert team of dedicated staff all put in very long hours for HLI. You stay in an experienced teacher's family home, have one-to-one English lessons and then continue to use the language during the rest of your stay in Maidstone. Because you are the only student, you are guaranteed individual attention. The lessons are completely designed for you, so the teacher will focus exactly on what you need. Mealtime conversation, television and social contacts are all in English. All of our teachers in UK have a university degree (or equivalent) and/or a recognised teaching certificate. All teachers have been visited by one of our local organisers. Their qualifications have been checked and their homes throughly inspected. During your stay in Maidstone, a local organiser will monitor your progress and make sure your experience is both happy and successful. Home Language International (HLI) is accredited by the Accreditation Body for Language Services (ABLS), Association of Language Travel Organisations (ALTO), and UNOSEL.

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NZ$ 1,914
50 km away

The host are located in Maidstone and surrounding areas.

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NZ$ 1,799

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