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12 optionsFree means no tuition; eligibility-based options may require residency, age, income or status checks.
Co
London · Guildhall

City of London ESOL

01
Eligibility-basedFully funded for eligible learners; full fee may apply otherwise
Everyday ESOLWorkplace EnglishAccredited ESOL
Levels
Pre-entry–Level 2
Format
In person
Best for
Eligible London residents
What’s available
✓ Recognised qualification✓ Daytime classes✓ Workplace English✓ Progression support
—Private device rating
IH
London · Covent Garden

International House London

02
General EnglishIELTS preparationBusiness English
Levels
Beginner–Advanced
Format
In person · Online
Best for
Adults & professionals
What’s available
✓ Accommodation help✓ Social programme✓ Online option✓ Exam preparation
—Private device rating
EL
London · Central London

EC London 30+

03
General EnglishEnglish for Work30+ programme
Levels
All levels
Format
In person
Best for
Adults aged 30+
What’s available
✓ 30+ environment✓ Social activities✓ Career focus✓ Central location
—Private device rating
RL
London · North Bank

Regent Language Training

04
General EnglishProfessional EnglishIELTS preparation
Levels
Intermediate–Advanced
Format
In person
Best for
Adults & professionals
What’s available
✓ Professional English✓ Accommodation help✓ Exam preparation✓ Small-group focus
—Private device rating
UC
London · Central London

UK College of English

05
General EnglishEvening classesWeekend English
Levels
Beginner–Advanced
Format
In person · Online
Best for
Adults & international students
What’s available
✓ Evening classes✓ Weekend classes✓ Online option✓ British Council accredited
—Private device rating
WS
New York · All five boroughs

We Speak NYC

06
FreeFree city programme and learning materials
Conversation EnglishCity services EnglishSelf-study videos
Levels
High beginner–Intermediate
Format
In person · Online
Best for
New Yorkers aged 16+
What’s available
✓ Free materials✓ Conversation practice✓ Online option✓ Immigrant resources
—Private device rating
NY
New York · Manhattan · Bronx · Staten Island

New York Public Library English Classes

07
FreeFree library classes; assessment may be required
Series-based EnglishConversation classesCitizenship preparation
Levels
Beginner–Advanced
Format
In person · Online
Best for
Adult learners
What’s available
✓ Free classes✓ Library resources✓ Online option✓ Citizenship English
—Private device rating
NP
New York · All five boroughs

NYC Public Schools Adult ESL

08
Eligibility-basedTuition-free for eligible residents; related material fees may apply
ESOLSpeaking and readingAdult education
Levels
Placement based
Format
In person
Best for
Eligible NYC residents aged 21+
What’s available
✓ 175+ locations✓ Morning classes✓ Evening classes✓ Saturday classes
—Private device rating
KI
New York · Central Park · Manhattan

Kaplan International New York

09
General EnglishIntensive EnglishExam preparation
Levels
Elementary–Advanced
Format
In person
Best for
International students
What’s available
✓ Student visa pathway✓ Exam preparation✓ Social activities✓ Central location
—Private device rating
RI
New York · Midtown Manhattan

Rennert International

10
General EnglishBusiness EnglishProfessional English
Levels
Beginner–Advanced
Format
In person
Best for
Adults & professionals
What’s available
✓ Business English✓ Professional English✓ Social programme✓ Central location
—Private device rating
NY
New York · Manhattan · Queens · Bronx

New York Language Center

11
Intensive EnglishEveryday EnglishWeekend English
Levels
8 ESL levels
Format
In person
Best for
Residents & international students
What’s available
✓ Evening classes✓ Weekend classes✓ Multiple locations✓ F-1 programme option
—Private device rating
NP
New York · Greenwich Village · Manhattan

NYU Professional English Program

12
Professional EnglishBusiness communicationAdvanced speaking
Levels
High intermediate–Advanced
Format
Course dependent
Best for
Global professionals
What’s available
✓ University setting✓ Professional English✓ Optional assessment✓ Advanced levels
—Private device rating
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LingSort is an independent discovery directory and is not affiliated with the listed providers. “Free” means tuition-free based on the official description; books or related costs may still apply. Eligibility-based courses can require residency, age, income or immigration-status checks. Availability, fees, accreditation and visa eligibility can change, so confirm all important details directly with the provider.