How to apply for short language courses
Booking your course
Enrolment for Term 1 has now closed.
Please refer to the term dates for information about the next available enrolment period.
You can register your interest to be notified when enrolment opens again.
| Term | Term dates | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 (2026/27) | 5 October 2026 - 12 December 2026 | 10 August 2026 - 20 September 2026 |
| Term 2 (2026/27) | 21 January 2027 - 7 April 2027 Note: There will be no classes from 25th April to 31st April 2027 due to the Easter break. | 23 November 2026 - 7 January 2027 |
| Term 3 (2026/27) | 4 May to 19 July 2027. Note: Monday classes will start on 10 May and finish on 19 July 2027 due to the May bank holidays. | 8 March 2027 - 19 April 2027 |
| Summer Term (2026/27) | August - September 2027 | 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 January 2027. You can still fill in the placement test request in the meantime, however placement tests will only commence once enrolment has opened. You are advised to complete the assessment 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 January 2027. You can still fill in the placement test request in the meantime, however placement tests will only commence once enrolment has opened. You are advised to complete the assessment 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.
