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Laura, Italian Cactus Level 1
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Linda, Italian Cactus Level 5
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Pankaj, German
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Andrew, Italian Cactus Level 1
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» Cactus Language Schools in London and UK
Learn a language in one of our 23 locations across London and the United Kingdom.
With London, Brighton and Manchester on the map, we've got the three biggest language learning locations in the UK covered - and we're working on the rest. If you'd like to see a group evening language course spring up where you live, please contact us and we'll see what we can do to help. In the meantime browse away, and we look forward to welcoming you on one of our lively, dynamic and stimulating language lessons soon.
Language Courses in Brighton - Central
The Brighton Central school is located right in the heart of the city, next to the Royal Pavillion and with public transport, fantastic shopping, restaurants and nightlife on its doorstep. Its premises consist of three large, Regency buildings with excellent facilities.
Brighton - Central School courses »
Language Courses in Bristol
Located close to the University in Clifton, ELC is a well-established school that offers English language tuition to foreign students. It offers a great learning environment for our evening course students, who benefit from good facilities that include bright, comfortable classrooms and wifi.
Bristol School courses »
Language Courses in Cambridge
The school has been providing high quality language training for nearly 40 years. The school has 8 full sized classrooms and 2 rooms for smaller groups or individual tuition. LSI Cambridge has a reputation for being a warm and friendly school. They welcomed students from 54 different nationalities last year.
They are only 10 minutes walk from Cambridge railway station and just 2 minutes from the local facilities on the Mill Road. There is no parking on the school site but there is parking available in local residential streets.
Cambridge School courses »
Language Courses in Cardiff
Based in the heart of Cardiff - only 5 minutes' walk from Queen Street - our school has been delivering high quality language courses for 18 years. It is a small school, consisting of 2 well-appointed Victorian buildings. It has modern, well-equipped, comfortable classrooms, which provide an ideal environment for learning. There are coffee and snack facilities, a lounge area, and free wi-fi.
Cardiff School courses »
Language Courses in Edinburgh
The school in Edinburgh is located in a beautiful Georgian building right in the city centre, a short walk from the famous Princes Street, Edinburgh Castle and the Botanic Gardens. Bright and spacious classrooms provide a comfortable learning environment, and as a fully functional language school, students benefit from a good range of modern facilities.
Edinburgh School courses »
Language Courses in Liverpool
This centre is a well-established language school based in the heart of Liverpool. It's located close to world-famous Mathew Street and within easy reach of shops, bars and restaurants. The school is housed in a new building and boasts 18 classrooms and contemporary learning facilities, which provide students with an ideal learning environment.
Liverpool School courses »
Language Courses in Manchester
This excellent school in the heart of Manchester has been teaching foreign languages to business people for decades and has recently begun offering additional courses for holidaymakers who want an alternative to the enormous class sizes of adult education colleges: here the maximum class size is 12 and averages 8 students. A professional atmosphere is apparent and all teachers are highly qualified to British Council Standards, as well as being mostly native speakers. All classroom time is in the native language (English is never used) which enables students to learn comprehension skills very quickly. The school itself is located on Newton Street in the city centre, very close to Piccadilly Gardens and three minutes' walk from Piccadilly Train Station. Surrounded by cafes, shops and museums, it is close to all public transport routes.
Manchester School courses »
Language Courses in Oxford
This stunning state-of-the-art study environment boasts 17 classrooms. All rooms benefit from natural light and many have fabulous views of Oxford's historic centre.
The new building is located in the very best part of Oxford, in the historic St.Giles district, less than 100 metres from the world famous Ashmolean Museum and directly opposite part of Oxford University colleges.
Oxford School courses »
Language Courses in Sheffield
This is a modern school with several training rooms for group and one to one lessons. Students have access to a self study centre and common room. Free WI-FI throughout. The school is based in the heart of the student quarter, 10 minutes from the city centre with excellent local transport links.
Sheffield School courses »
Language Courses in York
Cactus language courses in York take place at a local language centre, conveniently located in the heart of the city on New Street, close to bus and train stations, allowing for easy access. The school itself has 18 modern classrooms with several interactive whiteboards or large plasma TV screens to aid learning. There is also WIFI access on site.
York School courses »