Written by James McCall Accommodation Director Finally some great news for our industry. The UK is rejoining Erasmus+, and this signals something we've been arguing for years: the UK benefits enormously from welcoming EU students, and the government is finally…
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Manchester: Where Your Money Goes Further and the English Feels More Real
Students ask us about Manchester, then immediately add: "But shouldn't I just go to London?" Fair question. London's the obvious choice. What they're missing: Manchester offers something London can't – authentic Northern England experience without the tourist crowds, in a…
Read MoreBest time to study English in UK cities: Bournemouth
"Can I study in Bournemouth in February? It's much cheaper." You can. But you probably shouldn't. Bournemouth is fundamentally a beach town. Seven miles of golden sand, coastal walks, water sports, outdoor cafés, beach volleyball. That's the entire point. Take…
Read MoreEdinburgh: When Festival Madness Meets Scottish Winter (And How to Time It Right)
August in Edinburgh is spectacular. It's also completely insane. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe transforms the entire city into the world's largest arts festival. Thousands of shows. Street performers on every corner. Incredible creative energy. An atmosphere you genuinely cannot experience…
Read MoreBest time to study English in UK cities: London
When to Study English in London: Why Winter Might Be Your Best Bet UK Study English Students usually ask us "When’s the best time to come to London?" expecting us to say summer. We don't. For most students, October through…
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