How to choose a good language school?

Now that you have made the decision to learn a New Language it is time to start thinking about which  Language school is best suited for you.

There are language schools in every town. I work in third biggest city in Czech Republic. This city has over 100 language schools listed on the Internet.

So my question is, are they all good?

 Would I get what I want if I apply?

 It is hard decision to choose a good school.

I wish to share with you all of the important aspects which help you to choose the right school. When you are searching on the Internet for a good language school you should always always have in mind thefollowing factors.

1/ Quality and prestige

What to look for on the Interne

-         Does the language school have any prestige?

-          Is the school involved in international programmes? (student’s exchange, cooperation with another language school from a different country).

-         Is the school well known and a favorite amongst students?

-         look also how well made  the website of the language school is If the website is not well Presented then the school won’t be any good either.

2/ Language

How many languages do  the school offer?

 Is there a language you wish to study?

 I have found out, that schools which are providing less languages are mainly better then schools which they offer a lot of them. I am not saying it is always like that. When I am choosing a language school, I always look for a school which is focused on the language I wish to study.

3/ Price/ fees

Do not look only on money. Some schools might be expensive, but saving money on your studies should not be the priority.

You might find cheaper lessons, but would the quality be the same? That is what you should think of.

4/ Teachers

The most important! Always look How qualified the teachers are. What qualification they have. Native speakers are most popular. Does the school offer a British speaking teacher or American speaking teachers? Good language schools also allow you to come in to see a class once for free to get a view of the quality of the teacher. Always ask for such visit if possible.

5/ Location of school

This is also very important. Where is the school loacated

 Can you reach it by car?

 Is it close to your work?

 Are there any bus stops?

a good location might save you a lot of time.

6/ The way of teaching versus How often

Always ask what books the school uses to  teach. If the school has any alternative ways of teaching?

 Does the school have a library which students can attend?

How often are the lessons run? Twice a week? Once a week?

 Would you have time to attend classes in a certain time?

7/ Certificates

Always good to know what you want to achieve, then look for the certificates which you can gain by studying in the language school. The most popular are the Cambridge exams. 

If you think of those things before you search for a school it helps you. Then all you need is to concentrate on your studies, instead of thinking How to get into your new school.

Once you start study in a language school, always do as much as you can to get as much as you can from it.

Go for it!