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Learn English online – with the world's English experts

Study English online with us and take control of your and your family's learning. 

Designed by English experts, our online English classes and courses provide a safe, inclusive learning community. Our highly qualified teachers help learners improve their English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills online, build their confidence and achieve their goals.

We have over 80 years of expertise in delivering English language education, and are trusted by over 100 million learners worldwide each year.

Adults

English Online: 100% online teacher-led course

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Improve your English skills and confidence. Study online in small group classes or choose 1-1 private lessons. Choose your own timetable and themes.
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EnglishScore Tutors

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Achieve your goals with one-to-one English online tutoring.
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English for Work: Succeed at work with the world’s English experts

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Improve your English and career prospects. This online course is taught by our expert teachers and will help you use English more confidently at work. Group classes only.
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IELTS Coach: learn online with the experts

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Prepare with the co-creator of the IELTS test. A fully personalised preparation course with online 1:1 and group classes. Available 24/7. Get the score you need!
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Kids and teens

Primary Plus Online (6-11 years)

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Build your child's confidence with live online English classes and engaging online resources.
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Secondary Plus Online (12-17 years)

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Develop life skills for a global world with a combination of live online English classes and interactive independent study.
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EnglishScore Tutors for teens – online English tutoring for 13- to 17-year-olds

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EnglishScore Tutors is the British Council’s one-to-one tutoring platform for 13- to 17-year-olds.
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