Bayswater Education has acquired Leeds English Language School in a move to strengthen its UK footprint and expand its offer of vocational and English language training in the North of England.
The deal marks Bayswater’s second acquisition in the region and adds a fifth UK location to its global portfolio of campuses across Europe, Africa, and North America. The Leeds-based school, which has been operating since 2001, will continue under Bayswater’s management, with the current staff retained throughout the transition.
A new city-centre campus is set to open in 2025 under the Bayswater Leeds name. It will deliver English language training alongside short professional courses, with plans to introduce micro-credentials in areas such as digital marketing and international business, sectors aligned with Leeds’s growing reputation as a commercial and tech hub.
The move signals Bayswater’s strategy to increase its presence in key regional cities and meet rising demand from international students seeking both language skills and career development pathways. The acquisition also reflects growing investor interest in UK education assets outside London, as providers seek growth through localised expansion.
