Spelthorne Borough Council

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Ashford, Laleham, Shepperton, Staines, Stanwell & Sunbury

English as a second language

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Service: English as a second language
Responsible Authority: The British Council
Service Area: The British Council
Description: English is the official language of the United Kingdom. For centuries the use of English was confined to the British Isles but it is now spoken by around 400 million people as their primary language and another 300 million people use it as a key language when dealing with the business, academic and political institutions of their countries. It has been estimated that another 1000 million people are taught English as a secondary language to some level.
 
For more Information:
The British Council
Direct Gov
Surrey County Council - Language schools
 
Contact Information:The British Council
Telephone: 0161 957 7755
Fax: 0161 957 7762
E-mail: general.enquiries@britishcouncil.org
Minicom: 0161 957 7188
This is a text phone for use by people who are hearing and speech impaired.
Address:Spelthorne Borough Council
Knowle Green
Staines
TW18 1XB
 
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