We are sad to announce that after 70 years Bell English will close on Friday 31 October. Bell has served notice to put its three schools in Cambridge, London and St Albans into administration due to financial difficulties.

English UK's latest training session – managing and recruiting homestay accommodation - will support both new and experienced staff

The imminent closure of English UK member centres Bishopstrow College and Padworth Summer School was announced on Wednesday 25 June 2025. 

From Tuesday 15 July 2025, students applying for the Short-term study visa (and the Child/ student visa) will no longer receive a visa sticker (visa vignette) in their passports.

The UK-EU reset deal is very promising for UK ELT, but we will need to continue campaigning – with members' help – to achieve everything we want.