Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Language School License, the applicant must approach their respective Local Council in Scotland link

Note: The applicant must select their Local council from the drop-down menu.

1. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
2. The applicant must fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
3. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. The applicant must attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
5. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
6. The applicant must pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
7. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
8. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
9. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
10. The language school may undergo inspections by the authorities to ensure that it meets all the necessary standards and requirements. Cooperate fully during this process.
11. Once you receive approval and obtain the necessary licenses, you can officially open and operate your language school.
12. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form
• Proof of identity such as passport, driving license, or other government-issued ID
• Proof of address such as utility bill, council tax bill, or other document that shows your current address.
• Business registration document
• Public Liability Insurance
• Curriculum and Teaching Materials
• Financial plan
• Marketing plan
• Qualification certificate
• Business plan

SCOTLAND LOCAL COUNCIL


Scottish Government Licensing Team
Area GW14
St Andrew's House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
Local Council – link
Note: The applicant must select their Local council from the drop-down menu.

To be eligible to apply for a language school license in Scotland, you must meet the following criteria:

• The applicant must be a registered education provider with Education Scotland.
• The applicant must have premises that are suitable for teaching English as a foreign language (EFL).
• The applicant must have a qualified teaching staff.
• The applicant must have a curriculum that meets the requirements of Education Scotland.
• The applicant must have a financial plan that shows that you can operate the school successfully.

• The applicant must pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

• The validity of the license is three years.

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• This entire process can be completed within 15 -30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name of the local council
• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Email
• Telephone
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Business plan
• Financial details
• Qualification details

• A language school license in Scotland is a legal requirement for any business that provides language tuition to the public. The license is issued by the local council and is valid for a certain period of time, typically three years.

• The purpose of a language school license is to ensure that language schools are meeting all the necessary educational standards and that they are providing a safe and supportive learning environment for their students.

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