is the specialised language needed in specific business situations such as taking part in meetings, giving presentations, selling, negotiating or social networking. Students are usually already working in business so they have the skills to do their job, but they may not have the language to do it well in English. Some students want to prepare for a particular event such as a forthcoming presentation or chairing an important meeting.

are General English courses with a section specifically focused on exam technique and practice in order to achieve as high a score as possible in English exams - typically the "Cambridge" suite. Students are given support and advice on how to maximise their exam grades. Courses may or may not conclude with the exam itself, depending on the needs of the student.

are General English courses with the aim of developing mainly speaking and listening skills in a non-pressured environment. Courses set out to achieve a good balance of classroom learning and social activities relevant to the students' interests during summer holidays. Students are often (though not exclusively) more mature and are looking for a rewarding way of spending their vacations.

are designed to give students the study skills in English that they will need to go on to full-time university or other college courses. Courses aim for students to progress to a high standard in reading, writing, speaking and listening and are often run by universities as "pre-sessional" courses attached to the main campus. The IELTS exam is usually used as a measure of level of attainment.