Renata Beduschi de Souza wants to be a teacher. But although she has got a teaching degree, the 25-year-old from Brazil had not spent much time working with pupils. Now her London language centre has helped Renata get practical classroom experience in an elementary school. And it has changed the kind of teaching she wants to do.

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One of the most unusual English courses in the UK is expanding this summer. English Language Adventure School combines Islamic culture and religious observance with class-based lessons and plenty of after-hours activities and excursions.

From today, international students looking to study in the UK will be able to apply for their visa through Tier 4 of the new streamlined Points Based System.

Are you thinking about studying in the UK? Read more about the UK Border Agency's new student immigration system.