Important
UK: EC English closes its four schools on 14 September 2026
United KingdomVisas and rules
- Officially announced
- Sep 14, 2026
- Effective from
- Sep 14, 2026
- Last checked
- Oct 24, 2026
Checked against official sources
Key points
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Topic
- Visas and rules
- Who
- People who were studying at EC English in London, Cambridge, Brighton or Manchester, and people who had booked or paid for a course later in 2026 or in 2027.
- Effective date
- Sep 14, 2026
The EC English language school group closed its four UK schools (London, Cambridge, Brighton and Manchester) on 14 September 2026. English UK, the national association of language schools, activated its Student Emergency Support scheme to find new courses for affected students.
englishuk.com (external site)
What changed
English UK says all 328 students who were studying at EC in the UK when it closed have been found replacement courses at new centres (update of 2 October 2026).
It is now focusing on students with bookings for the rest of 2026 and into 2027. More than half of the 72 students who had paid some or all of their fees to EC have been in touch, and work to place them is ongoing.
Who it applies to
- People who were studying at EC English in London, Cambridge, Brighton or Manchester, and people who had booked or paid for a course later in 2026 or in 2027.
When it applies
- Sep 14, 2026Officially announced
- Sep 14, 2026Effective from
Closure: 14 September 2026. English UK's further update: 2 October 2026.
Exceptions
English UK's support finds replacement courses at member centres; the offer may differ from student to student. This notice does not cover EC English in Ireland (Dublin), which we could not confirm from a primary source.
What to check or do
- Always check the official page for the latest information and your individual situation.
- 1.
- Reply to the email English UK sends to affected students.
- 2.
- If you paid for a future course, check the status of your placement with your agent or English UK.
- 3.
- If you are in the UK on a Student visa, check UKVI's guidance on changing your course or school.
Official sources
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englishuk.com (external site)
