About Us

With small class sizes and intensive courses designed to meet every student’s needs, you can meet all of your language goals while enjoying a memorable, personal, and satisfying experience abroad.

From instructors to students to hosts, we work together to create a welcoming, safe, and productive journey for everyone involved.

Our courses, facilities, and staff meet the highest standards to produce the best results. You’ll find respect, integrity, and excellence in every area of our program.

You learn better when you’re having fun, so we are dedicated to creating an incredible intercultural experience. Our courses are stimulating and enjoyable, keeping you interested and excited through even the hardest lessons. With Birmingham School of English, you’ll experience real British culture, make new friends, and create unforgettable memories of your time abroad.

No matter how long you stay with us, we know our program is a small part of your goals and plans. We’ll help you develop lifelong learning skills, practical knowledge, and strong relationships to help you continue on your English learning journey.

There are six levels of English:

1. Beginner: You know little or no English.
   
   
2. Elementary: You can understand and use basic phrases.
   
   
3. Pre-Intermediate: You can communicate in simple situations and understand familiar topics.
   
   
4. Intermediate: You can have everyday conversations and understand more complex language.
   
   
5. Upper-Intermediate: You can speak confidently about a wide range of topics.
   
   
6. Advanced: You can speak English fluently and accurately in most situations.

We regularly check your progress and will move you to a higher level as you improve.

If you want to change your level, just speak to your teacher or the academic manager, and they will help you.

Your progress is monitored through weekly tests to check how you're improving your English skills.

You will also have regular one-to-one meetings with your teacher who will discuss your progress with you.