Online courses for adults

Our online English courses offer everything you need to reach your goals, whether you want to improve your level of English, or prepare for an exam and get the certificate you need.

We'll help you succeed!

What do we offer?

  • Online courses of 10, 20 or 25 hours
  • Improve your English until you reach the level you need, and prepare for certification in Cambridge First, Advanced or Proficiency, Aptis ESOL or IELTS.
  • The courses will help improve your mastery of English whether or not you intend to sit the exam immediately.
  • Regular timetable with the same teacher and classmates.
  • Continuous evaluation as your teacher guides you through your learning journey.
  • Dynamic and interactive classes in which you'll work on different skills areas of English.
  • Learn with qualified and expert English teachers employing up to date teaching methods recognised worldwide.

  • Practise your English outside class in our free online English Extra sessions, where you can access a multitude of activities to reinforce what you've learned in class.

New from October!

  • New courses of 25 hours per term at a reduced price of 460€.
  • If you register for all three terms of the academic year you'll receive a discount of 150€. Offer valid until 15 October.

Improve your English to the level you need to obtain a certificate in Cambridge First, Advanced, Proficiency, Aptis ESOL or IELTS.

We will help you to improve your English language skills; reading and listening comprehension, and oral and written expression, so that you arrive at the day of the exam with confidence and the best possible preparation.

Dynamic and communicative focus

Our classes are communicative so you can develop your language skills in a natural and effective way. You will practise English through interactive activities which will help you to build your confidence and gain the independence you need to communicate effectively.

English for real life

Travel, study and work in an international environment without having language as a barrier. In our English courses you will get the tools you need.

Method developed and taught by experts

We can count on real experts in English teaching with experience and internationally recognised qualifications, allowing us to guarantee excellent teaching quality.

We can help you attain the level of English you need with the guidance of our expert teachers:

  • B2 - Upper-intermediate

B2 level is certified in the Cambridge First exam, or with a mark of 5.5 - 6.5 in IELTS or B2 in the Aptis ESOL exam.

  • C1 - Advanced

C1 level is certified in the Cambridge Advanced exam, or with a mark of 7 - 8 in IELTS or C/C1 in the Aptis ESOL exam (General or advanced)

  • C2 - Proficiency

C2 level is certified in the Cambridge Proficiency exam, or with a mark of 8.5 - 9 in IELTS or C2 in the Aptis ESOL exam (Advanced)

Academic Year 2026–2027 – Dates and Timetables

We offer a wide range of timetable options for our Destination Cambridge courses, so you can choose the one that best suits your availability:

  • Monday and Wednesday afternoons
  • Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
  • Tuesday afternoons
  • Thursday afternoons
  • Friday afternoons
  • Saturdays at midday

We offer exam preparation courses for B2, C1 and C2 levels.

You can check timetable availability for each level with our Customer Services team.

Contact us on 911 218 000 or send us an email, and we will be happy to provide any information you need.

Academic Year 2026–2027 – Dates and Timetables

Our integrated English learning programme for adults helps you achieve and consolidate your English level, maximising your opportunities to obtain future official certifications.

These courses are suitable for preparing for Cambridge, Aptis ESOL and IELTS exams.

We offer a wide range of timetable options to fit your availability, with classes available:

  • Monday and Wednesday afternoons
  • Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
  • Friday afternoons
  • Saturday mornings
  • Saturdays at midday

We offer courses for different levels, from A2 to C1.

You can check timetable availability for each level with our Customer Services team.

Contact us on 911 218 000 or send us an email, and we will be happy to provide any information you need.

Academic Year 2026–2027 – Dates and Timetables

Our Oral Communication Skills courses are designed to help you develop fluency, confidence and accuracy when communicating in English in real-life situations.

Classes are available at the following times:

  • Monday and Wednesday afternoons
  • Tuesday and Thursday afternoons

You can check timetable availability with our Customer Services team.

Contact us on 911 218 000 or send us an email, and we will be happy to provide any information you need.

In our online IELTS and Aptis ESOL preparation courses, you can prepare to achieve the score you need in the test, for work, study or travel.

You can find our course dates and prices in the following pages: IELTS Preparation Course and Aptis ESOL Courses.

  • Debit or credit card (Visa / Mastercard / 4B / Maestro): payment in person in your teaching centre.
  • Bank transfer
  • Classes will have a maximum of 12 students, which may be raised in certain cases. 
  • Additional information regarding terms and conditions of the registration, causes, formalities and consequences of cancellation, your rights to cancel contracts agreed online, and discount policies are detailed in the registration form.

Please note the following:

  • Formal identity of the business: Delegación en España de la Fundación British Council, formalised in the Registro de Fundaciones de Competencia Estatal registered in the Ministerio de Justicia, with registered number 847CUL-EXT, based at Paseo del General Martínez Campos, 31 (28010-Madrid), CIF W0061076F.
  • The course does not lead to an official certificate of level attained.
  • The minimum qualification obtained by the teachers is Level 4 NFQ in accordance with the classification of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) (UK) or equivalent, although many have the CELTA certificate from the University of Cambridge, or the TESOL certificate from Trinity College London, and/or a period of experience in the teaching of English as a foreign language.

Why study with us?

  • We have more than 80 years of experience in English teaching, with operations in more than 100 countries around the world.
  • We are committed to your learning process: the British Council is the UK's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities.
  • An important part of our mission is to promote educational opportunities for people all around the world: improving your level of English is central to our purpose as an organisation.
  • We teach English to 400,000 students around the world every year.
  • Our courses have been designed exclusively for us by a team of more than 50 specialists in language education.

We take English very seriously

We reinvest all of our profits into educational and cultural programmes throughout the world. This allows us to offer you the best in English teaching at a global level.

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