The Languages Department provides courses in modern foreign languages and English as an Additional Language (EAL). Whether you want to learn languages for conversation, business purposes, or to study for a qualification, we have a course for you.

Our courses are designed to give you an understanding of different societies and cultures, as well as to teach you to communicate confidently in another language.

Beginners’ courses are available in

  • French
  • Greek
  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Turkish

A levels are available in

  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Mandarin
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Spanish

GCSEs are available in

  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Mandarin
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Urdu
  • Spanish

If English is not your first language, we offer a number of courses validated by the British Council. Our English as an Additional Language (EAL), also known as English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), courses range from courses for absolute beginners to advanced level courses, which you will need when applying to university.

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