How to pick a good English school

Picking an English school can be a daunting task. With the world becoming smaller through all the modern technology and innovation, we are continually bombarded with advertisements from the many mushrooming businesses on the internet. Sometimes we do not know which information we really read online is real or not. That is why, when picking an English school, one must remember all of these key points. This should help you look for a good school that will really help you learn the English language.

First and foremost, check if the English school is updated on its registration and is accredited with the Education department. You don't want to enroll in any fly by night school. It is always good to graduate from a known institution and an accredited one at that. This ensures you of quality education, good facilities and qualified teachers.

Second, if you are looking for a good institution on the internet, your search has to be very specific. If you are moving to a certain city, you should include the location of the school you are looking for. Location is always the first thing you should consider. Especially if you are moving to another country or city, you would want a place of learning that is easy to locate and get to. If you have no idea about the location's reputation, you can always look at Google maps or Bing, search for the streets and see what other establishments surrounds it. From there you can see if it is a residential area, a business district etc. If you are just looking to learn it online, always check what software application they use to communicate with their students. It is very essential to know this because you can check if what they are using is efficient and reliable. Some communicate using a voice-over-Internet protocol service such as Skype, Yahoo messenger and the like.

Thirdly, check if the tuition fee is within your budget. Most schools, if not all, have payment terms that are available for students who cannot afford to pay in cash. Don't be afraid to ask for this, it is normal practice among educating institution to provide assistance to their students and future students. Also ask if they also have any type of other student assistance programs like scholarships and school jobs which can both aid in paying for the tuition.

Last but not the least; remember to ask about the teacher-student ratio in a class. Learning a language is a very delicate matter, it is important for students to be able to converse with their teachers for a long time. With this, the teacher can personally know the English proficiency of the student and be able to evaluate them individually and pair you with students that are of the same level. An ideal class would be one teacher per five students. If it is more than that, any teacher will not be able to teach an individual student long enough for them to really learn.

Remember, going to an English school is not a 100% guarantee you will learn the language; you have to practice speaking it with other people outside the school every day for you to really master it. Practice makes perfect!