Basil Paterson offers a variety of English language courses to suit every situation and ability level. First established in 1929, the school benefits from over 80 years' experience in education, meaning that whether you stay for one week or one year, we can help you fulfil your potential.

For students looking to improve the overall standard of their English, our intensive Group Study classes offer help in areas such as Listening, Speaking, Grammar, and Vocabulary.

For those who want to gain a recognised English language qualification, our IELTS and Cambridge courses focus on the key skills needed to excel in these exams.

If you are looking to study at a UK university, our University Foundation programme will help you develop both the academic and English language skills necessary to achieve your goal.

If you need help with a specific area of your English, our Individual/Business programme is for you. These classes are tailored to suit your needs, and can be combined with group lessons for a Combination course.

Key Benefits of Our Intensive English Courses

• Courses start every Monday of the year
• Wide range of programmes available, whatever your level
• Max 10 students per class - lots of individual attention from your teacher
• Experienced and enthusiastic teachers (all native English speakers)

• Guaranteed exam place for IELTS/Cambridge course students
• Study in the same building as native English speakers