VAT registration for language school from 1 January 2025

Will a Ltd company offering language courses (not registered in the national education system) in English and Polish on its premises be subject to VAT under the changes effective from 1 January 2025, and will it be required to register for VAT if its turnover exceeds £90,000?

Hi,
The guidance states:
You must register for VAT if you’re a private school or connected person that supplies education services or vocational training or provide boarding services closely related to educational or vocational training and either:

• your total taxable turnover for the last 12 months is over £90,000
• you expect to receive payments over £90,000 in the next 30 day period

For VAT purposes, a private school is any school or institution that provides full time education for a fee to either:

• pupils of compulsory school age
• 16 to 19 year olds, where that institution is wholly or mainly concerned with providing education suitable to that age range

This includes:

• Private schools
• Independent schools
• Private sixth form colleges

You can see the guidance here:
Check if you must register for VAT if you receive private school fees
Thank you.