How to apply for short language courses
Booking your course
Enrolling now for our next term starting 5 October 2026 (October - December 2026 term). View the full timetable on Language short courses enrolment.
- Please be aware that places are first come, first served
- Enrolments are taken until the course is fully booked, or up to midnight 20 September, whichever is soonest
- For course fees and discount eligibility, please see course fees
| Term | Term dates | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|
| Term 3 (2025/26) | 27 April 2026 to 13 July 2026 | 23 February 2026 to 15 April 2026 |
| Summer Term (2026/27) | August - September 2026 | 1 June 2026 - 19 July 2026 |
| Term 1 (2026/27) | 5 October 2026 to 12 December 2026 | 10 August 2026 - 20 September 2026 |
| Term 2 (2026/27) | TBC | TBC |
Beginner
All complete beginners can book Beginners 1 courses directly via the online store.
Not a beginner?
For Arabic, Chinese, Persian:
As you already have some language knowledge, to assess your level please request an informal language placement test with a Language Specialist who can advise on which class may be best for you.
You are advised to complete the placement test request as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
To request an placement test, please complete the relevant form:
- Arabic placement test request (MS form)
- Chinese placement test request (MS form)
- Persian placement test request (MS form)
For Japanese, Korean:
As you already have some language knowledge, to assess your level please request an informal language placement test with a Language Specialist who can advise on which class may be best for you.
You are advised to complete the placement test request as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
To request a placement test, please complete and return the relevant form:
Once you have been recommended a class, you may enrol and pay in any of the following ways:
- Online - you will be sent a link to enrol via our online store.
- Bank transfer - please email the relevant language administrator who will then send bank transfer details.
For all other languages:
Students are required to first check their level using the course overview/structure information on the language short course pages.
You can book Beginners 1, Beginners 2 and Beginners 3 course levels via the online store once enrolment opens. Please note that students are responsible for checking their level prior to enrolling on any course.
If you are still unsure, please contact us.
Continuing students
Students enrolled in the current term will receive an email with a rejoining link to the next term of study. Students who have taken a break for one term or more should register their interest to be notified when enrolment opens for the next term.
