How to apply for short language courses
Booking your course
Beginner courses in a select range of languages are available from August, with enrolment opening on 1 June. A wider range of languages and levels will be offered from October, with enrolment opening on 10 August.
| Term | Term dates | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|
| Term 3 (25/26) | 27 Apr to 13 Jul | 23 Feb to 15 Apr |
| Summer Term (25/26) | Aug - Sept 2026 | Opens 1 June |
| Term 1 (26/27) | 5 Oct to 12 Dec | Opens 10 Aug |
| Term 2 (26/27) | TBC | TBC |
Beginner
All complete beginners can book Beginners 1 courses directly via the online store once enrolment has opened.
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.
Please note that placement tests will be for our next 10 week term starting in October 2026, and will start when enrolment opens in August.
You can still complete the placement test request in the meantime, however placement tests will only commence once enrolment has opened. 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.
Please note that placement tests will be for our next 10 week term starting in October 2026, and will start when enrolment opens in August.
You can still complete the placement test request in the meantime, however placement tests will only commence once enrolment has opened. 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.
