And there is so much to choose from. Britain's English language teaching industry has courses and materials for teaching students at their own pace and in their own way. The methods used are appropriate to the students' ages, purposes and linguistic backgrounds. All of this is offered in excellent institutions across the length and breadth of the United Kingdom. At the moment, for example, many students are taking 'full immersion' or homestay courses where a student lives in their teacher's home for the length of their studies.
Students can also study English within a specialist context.
English for Banking, Science, Law, Computing and Medicine are all widely available. Hobbies too are catered for. From music to art, from pony trekking to sport, there is a course available that will suit everyone. Whatever the course on offer, being accredited means being scrutinised, checking up on the quality of service in English teaching institutions, setting standards and monitoring them. It means rigorous and regular independent inspections organised by the British Council, and spot checks to ensure standards in teaching, teaching qualifications, management, accommodation, premises, resources and student care.