# Language in Action > British Council accredited junior English language programmes for students aged 10 to 19, hosted at 11 university campuses and premium centres across the UK. Established in 2015. Part of the Malvern International group. Ranked in the Top 10 Young Learners Providers in the UK by EL Gazette 2025-26 Centre of Excellence. Language in Action offers residential English language programmes year-round and throughout summer, combining structured classroom tuition with supervised excursions, cultural activities, and full-board accommodation at university campuses in London, Manchester, Liverpool, and Canterbury. ## Key Facts - Founded: 2015 - Parent organisation: Malvern International (25 years in international education) - Number of centres: 11 across the UK - Cities: London, Manchester, Liverpool, Canterbury - Age range: 10 to 19 years (summer); 8 to 18 years (year-round) - Class size: Maximum 18 students per class - Tuition: 15 hours per week; 30 hours over a standard 2-week programme - English levels: A1 Beginner to C2 Proficiency (full CEFR range) - Accreditations: British Council, ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate), English UK, Trinity College London - Ranking: Top 10 Young Learners Provider UK, EL Gazette 2025-26 Centre of Excellence - Visa approval: Approved for UK student visa purposes - Supervision: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week throughout the programme - Staff vetting: All staff DBS checked and Safeguarding trained before working with students - Contact: +44 (0)20 7520 0470 - Address: 200 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9JP, UK ## Programmes ### Summer Language Programmes - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/our-programmes/summer-language-programmes/ - Ages 10 to 19. Runs June to August annually. Two package options: Essential and Deluxe (all-inclusive, full-board). English tuition Monday to Friday, 15 hours per week. Afternoon excursions, evening activities, and weekend trips included in Deluxe package. Classes grouped by age and CEFR level. ### Year-Round Language Programmes - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/our-programmes/year-round-language-programmes/ - Ages 8 to 18. Available throughout the academic year. Flexible durations. Suits students seeking an immersive English experience outside of the summer season. ### Spring Programme - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/our-programmes/spring-programme/ - Seasonal programme running during spring school holidays. ### WHD Integration and Mini-Stay - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/our-programmes/year-round-language-programmes/whd-integration-mini-stay/ - Short-stay and integration programme option for groups and individual students. ### Innovate Summer Academy - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/our-programmes/innovate-summer-academy/ - Pre-university academic accelerator programme for ages 15 to 18 hosted at UCL London. Offered as a partner programme alongside Language in Action. ### Beechwood School Integration Programme - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/our-programmes/beechwood-integration-programme/ - Integration programme at Beechwood School. ## Centres ### Garden Halls (London) - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/our-centres/all-centres/garden-halls/ - Address: 1 Cartwright Gardens, London, WC1H 9EN ### Parry Hall (London) - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/our-centres/all-centres/parry-hall/ ### University College London (UCL Bloomsbury) - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/our-centres/all-centres/university-college-london/ - Ages 12 to 18. Single en-suite rooms at Garden Halls. Study location: UCL Institute of Education, 20 Bedford Way, London, WC1H 0AL. Nearest station: Kings Cross St Pancras. ### Wembley (London) - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/our-centres/all-centres/wembley/ ### University of East London (UEL Docklands) - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/our-centres/all-centres/uel-docklands/ - Located at the Docklands campus of the University of East London. ### Middlesex University (London) - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/our-centres/all-centres/middlesex-university/ ### University of Westminster (Harrow Campus) - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/our-centres/all-centres/harrow-campus/ ### Colindale (London) - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/our-centres/all-centres/colindale/ ### Liverpool Hope University - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/our-centres/all-centres/liverpool-hope/ ### University of Manchester - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/our-centres/all-centres/university-of-manchester/ ### Canterbury Christchurch University - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/our-centres/all-centres/canterbury-christchurch/ ## About and Quality ### Why Choose Language in Action - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/about-us/why-choose-language-in-action/ - Key differentiators: university campus locations, British Council accreditation, EL Gazette Top 10 ranking, multicultural student body, CELTA-qualified teachers, 24/7 welfare support. ### Our Learning Approach - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/about-us/our-learning-approach/ - Communicative language teaching methodology. Real-life experiences integrated with classroom learning. AI-powered pre-arrival speaking placement test. CEFR levels A1 to C2. Maximum 18 students per class. Teachers hold CELTA qualification or equivalent from Cambridge Assessment English or Trinity College London. ### Our Mission and Values - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/about-us/our-mission-and-values/ ### Our Team - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/about-us/our-team/ ### Student Welfare - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/student-experience/student-welfare/ - 24-hour residential supervision. Welfare Officers at every centre trained to Safeguarding Level 3. All staff DBS checked. Designated Safeguarding Lead across all centres. First aid trained staff on site. 24-hour emergency contact provided to all students on arrival. Operates under British Council UK Quality and Safeguarding Standards for providers of English language programmes for under-18s. ### Excursions - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/student-experience/excursions/ - City excursions, UK day trips, and cultural visits included in Deluxe package. Destinations vary by centre and include London landmarks, coastal trips, and heritage sites. ### Student Testimonials - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/student-experience/student-testimonials/ - Testimonials from students from Italy, Palestine, Taiwan, Turkey, Germany, and other nationalities. ## Useful Information ### Frequently Asked Questions - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/faqs/ - Covers: programme structure, age groups, class sizes, tuition hours, CEFR levels, accommodation types, package inclusions, curfew times, dietary requirements, DBS checks, visa refund policy, placement process, weekend activities, and booking procedures. ### Prices - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/price-list/ ### Policies - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/policies/ - Includes: Cookie Policy, Privacy Policy, Data Protection Policy, Terms and Conditions. ### Download Prospectus - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/download-our-prospectus/ ### Book Now - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/book-now/ ### Contact Us - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/contact-us/ - Phone: +44 (0)20 7520 0470 - Address: 200 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9JP ### Book a Call - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/contact-us/book-a-call/ ### Agent Login - URL: https://malvernhouse.portal.edvisor.io/en ## Work With Us ### Working at Language in Action - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/work-with-us/working-at-language-in-action/ ### Job Listings - URL: https://languageinactionltd.co.uk/work-with-us/job-listings/ ## Social Media and External Links - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/languageinactionuk/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LanguageInActionUK - LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/language-in-action/ - Parent organisation: https://malverninternational.com/ - British Council accreditation: https://www.britishcouncil.org/education/accreditation - English UK: https://www.englishuk.com/ - ISI: https://www.isi.net/ - Trinity College London: https://www.trinitycollege.com/ - EL Gazette: https://www.elgazette.com/