English Language Institute(ELI) | British School Lomé

Welcome to the English Language Institute

The English Language Institute (ELI) will help you build the confidence and skills you need to use English in real-life situations. Our approach is communicative, interactive and dynamic. You will use English actively from your first lesson.

We use trusted Cambridge course materials to support your learning and provide you with a certificate upon successful completion of your course.

Whether you are:

a university applicant or student
a parent wanting to keep up with your child’s improving English level
a professional seeking career advancement
a candidate needing a good result on IELTS for work, study or visa purposes
a company looking to upskill the English proficiency of your staff
or just someone who wants to speak English better and with more confidence

The English Language Institute can help you.

Why Learn with Us?

We have qualified, experienced teachers.
We use Cambridge course materials, which we supplement to suit your needs
We use a communicative teaching approach that helps you speak more, practise more and gain confidence more quickly.
Our class sizes are small for more personalised attention.
Our learning environment is safe, friendly and supportive so you feel comfortable and motivated to learn.

Enrolment Now Open for January 2026

Registration for all our January 2026 courses is now open.

How to enrol:

Make an appointment to visit the ELI at the British School of Lomé.
Take a 30-minute English placement test.
Meet with our team to discuss your needs, goals and learning preferences.
Let us place you in the right level and help you choose the most suitable course.

What Can You Learn at the ELI?

Our course offerings from 2026 include:

General English (A1–C1)

Build strong foundations and improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing at every level. Classes focus on practical language and communication skills you can use at work, in study or in daily life. Our General English courses are suitable for all levels from beginners new to English to more advanced speakers.

IELTS Preparation

If you are planning to study, work or move abroad, our IELTS courses cover all four skills, exam strategies and practice tests to help you achieve your target band score with confidence. The ELI is also an official IELTS Test Centre. You can register for the exam with us and take the test here.

Professional and Business English

For companies and organisations, we design bespoke training that matches your needs – from customer service English to workplace communication, report writing, presentations, negotiation skills and more.

Contact us to arrange a meeting. We offer competitive pricing for group programmes and are happy to train staff onsite or at the ELI.

Contact US

Call us on +228 22 60 77 70 or email us at englishcentre@bsl.tg