UKLC London King's College — summer school in the UK
Summer English School

  • British Council
  • English UK
  • ALTO
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Program description and what is included

The school offers a 15-hour a week English programme. Children are taught in classrooms with technical facilities, a library and a computer room. On arrival they take an English placement test to assess their English level. Based on the results they are divided into classes of up to 15 students at their level. Twice a week students take part in a conversation club where they overcome the language barrier. All levels are available.

  • 15 hours per week of English language tuition
  • Initial Grading test on arrival
  • Course materials
  • End-of-Course Certificate and Report
  • Full-board residential accommodation
  • Daytime programme of sports, activities and local visits as per the course programme
  • Full-day excursion(s) per week as per the course programme
  • Half-day excursion(s) per week as per the course programme
  • Evening activities per week as per the course programme

Description

King’s College London is one of the world’s leading research and teaching universitys (21st in QS World University Ranking 2016). The Denmark Hill Campus is located in Zone 2, just 9 minutes from Victoria by train. The accommodation is single en-suite in a secure campus 10 minutes’ walk from the classrooms.

As the capital city of the United Kingdom and one of the world’s biggest cities, London needs no introduction. The past and the future meet in London to create one of the most exciting places famous for its multicultural vibe.

The school has a theatre, recreation and social space. Outdoor play areas and a gym are available on site. After lessons kids are engaged in an extensive programme of excursions around London including galleries, museums, famous streets, parks and neighbourhoods and even a visit to the local antique markets. You'll find first editions of books, crockery, clothes and odd little things to remember them by. In the evenings they watch original movies, go to discos and participate in fashion shows and games. Weekends are spent in London and Cambridge. 

Children live and study on the same campus. The residential campus is a 10 minute walk from the school. The rooms are single and comfortable and are cleaned completely once a week. A kitchen and laundry facilities are available on each campus. Meals are provided three times a day. Children are provided with a packed lunch for field trips.

Why choose this school

  • Incredible central London location
  • World class university venue 
  • Excursions every day
  • Less than 1 hour from Heathrow Airport
  • Three separate one hour lessons per day; with focus on British Culture 

School infrastructure

  • Open site with high security
  • Swipe card entry systems for resident access
  • Large lecture theatres
  • Recreational and social areas
  • Gymnasium

Sport infrastructure

  • Gymnasium 
  • Outdoor gym trail 

Hobbies and clubs

Conversation clubs available during evening activites 

Recommended arrival cities

  • London

Nearest airports

  • London Gatwick Airport - 60 minutes
  • London Heathrow Airport - 60 minutes

Location

Denmark Hill, London, UK

Sample program

  • 1 day

    Morning. English Test
    Day. Tate Modern Gallery
    Evening. Trashion Show

  • 2 day

    Morning. English Lessons
    Day. The British Museum & Covent Garden
    Evening. Message Disco or Conversation Club

  • 3 day

    Morning. English Lessons
    Day. The National Gallery
    Evening. Film Night

  • 4 day

    Morning. English Lessons
    Day. Notting Hill & Portobello
    Evening. Red Vs. Blue

  • 5 day

    Morning. English Lessons
    Day. The National Science Museum
    Evening. Paparazzi or Conversation Club

  • 6 day

    Morning. London - Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben & London Eye
    Day. London - Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben & London Eye
    Evening. Quiz Night

  • 7 day

    Morning. Knightsbridge, Hyde Park & Harrods
    Day. English Lessons
    Evening. Oscars or Conversation Club

  • 8 day

    Morning. National Potrait Gallery & Leicester Square
    Day. English Lessons
    Evening. Show

  • 9 day

    Morning. Natural History Museum
    Day. English Lessons
    Evening. Paparazzi

  • 10 day

    Morning. Greenwich with National Maritime Museum
    Day. English Lessons
    Evening. Speed Dating

  • 11 day

    Morning. Imperial War Museum
    Day. English Lessons
    Evening. Disco

  • 12 day

    Morning. Cambridge walking tour with the Fitzwilliam Museum
    Day. Cambridge walking tour with the Fitzwilliam Museum
    Evening. Cambridge walking tour with the Fitzwilliam Museum

  • 13 day

    Morning. Camden Town, Market & Regent's Canal
    Day. Camden Town, Market & Regent's Canal
    Evening. Camden Town, Market & Regent's Canal

  • 14 day

    Morning. Depart
    Day.
    Evening.

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