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Learn English abroad — the honest guides
Independent, no-nonsense guides to studying English around the world: real costs, visas, work rights and where you get the best value. Every guide ends with free, personal help choosing your school.
Study English in the Philippines
How the Philippines' one-to-one immersion model works — Cebu vs Baguio, boarding academies, spartan vs relaxed styles, a…
Learn English in Malta
A practical guide to studying English in Malta — €180–260/week tuition, accreditation, nationality mix and how the seaso…
Cheapest places to learn English abroad
Tuition is only 35–45% of what you actually spend. A real total-cost comparison of learning English abroad — flights, ac…
English courses in the UK
What to know before studying English in the UK — British Council accreditation, £320–480 London tuition, the Short-term …
English schools in Ireland
Studying English in Ireland — the ILEP list, Stamp 2 work rights (20 hrs/week), Dublin vs Cork vs Galway, and €2,800–4,5…
English schools in Canada
Studying English in Canada — DLI-designated schools, when you need a study permit, work-authorisation limits, and Vancou…
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