About Us

English in York is a dedicated English language school in the UK with a friendly atmosphere, enthusiastic teachers and supportive staff.

Our qualified teachers and staff are helpful, supportive and committed to giving a rewarding learning experience.

We value a learner-centred approach and use a variety of teaching techniques and resources.

Established in 1985

English in York was established in 1985 and is known for its high level of quality and student experience.

We measure our success by the number of students who return to study at EiY, as well as by the number who recommend the school to family and friends.

The strong relationships we have formed with our partners, agents and clients all over the world is a testament to what we do.

Vision and mission

Vision

We aim to build a stronger global community by helping people across all cultures to build better relationships using a shared language.

Mission

Our mission is to provide exceptional English language, academic skills and specialised communication training which helps people to achieve their maximum potential internationally in their personal and professional lives.

Values

Show professionalism and respect

Maintain an approach which fosters Inclusion and diversity

Act with openness and accountability

Demonstrate care and empathy
Inspire learning

Goals

To be ranked as a top school by the British Council in the provision of a high-quality educational experience for all our students
To develop groundbreaking courses with a blend of English language, academic and life skills relevant to students’ aspirations
To create a fully global learning environment in York with sustained student representation from each continent
To be a leading ELT school in its integration of educational technology, with Google Classroom fully implemented in 2024
To be fully prepared to launch a new offsite English summer camp in 2025

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Where our students come from

We take pride in fostering a truly international learning environment for our students, making their time at English in York an enriching and memorable experience.

Take a look at where our students are from in the map below.