UK English Courses

Choosing the right course

UK English Courses offer both residential and non-residential summer programmes. You can stay in boarding school accommodation (in dorms or single rooms) or with a host family (on your own or with a friend). Some of the accommodation is en-suite. Our young learner courses are for those aged between 8 and 17 and our young adult courses are for those aged between 17 and 23. We also run English language day courses for students aged 5-20+ in London. All centres combine learning English with an activity programme. Excursions to London and places of interest are also included. Students are occupied morning, afternoon and evening. Some of our centres prepare students for the Trinity College Graded Examinations in Spoken English grades 1-8 (beginners to upper intermediate). Other centres, in addition to teaching English, offer specialist sports coaching in football or dance, for example. Additional subjects such as film-making, practical science, Creative Writing and Web Design are also available at certain centres. There is a comprehensive list of exactly what is available at each centre below. You can combine studying English at different centres or even combine residential stays with home stays. You must remember to look at the dates, however. Our courses run from July to August, but you must arrive on the specific dates listed on the relevant pages. Courses are generally from 2 to 4 weeks. Longer stays are also possible. If in doubt, you can contact us either by e-mail or phone and we will be happy to help you choose the course that is right for you.

UK English Courses at a glance

General English

There are six levels to this course: beginners to advanced. This course covers all four language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. The course uses a textbook but also concentrates on oral work to build and develop confidence when speaking.

Trinity Examination

This course focuses on conversational and interactive language tasks. The course is topic based and at the end of the course you will take an oral exam, administered by Trinity College, London. This exam is internationally recognised and covers grades 1-8 (aligned to levels pre A1-B2 of the Common European Framework of Languages).

English & Multi-Activity

This course focuses on using English through a variety of different workshops (e.g. IT/Magazine, Music, Video, Drama). There is a full sports activity programme and afternoon club sessions including arts & crafts, yoga, film and IT.

Academic English

This programme is designed for students who are looking to improve their English whilst also learning academic subjects, e.g. Maths, Science, Humanities, etc. It is ideal for students who are planning to go to a British Boarding School or for those who need additional help with their academic studies.

Sports/Dance Academy

This course is designed for the super-active! It offers intensive sports coaching or dance instruction combined with English classes. Sports on offer include: football (boys only), dance, tennis, golf, horse-riding and adventure sports.

Family London

These courses are designed for Juniors (5-15), Teenagers (16-19) and Adults (20+). They take place in Kensington and run from 09.00-13.00 Monday to Friday. These classes will help you improve your grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing and listening skills. The Junior course is task based and includes visits to local museums.

Active English

This course gives students the opportunity to try out a range of different sports and creative crafts, as well as practise their English. Students can try up to five or six sports and activities per week, with a different range of activities at each centre. Activities include: Archery, Arts & Crafts, Badminton, Tennis, Cookery, Golf, Baseball, Drama, Football, Pool-canoeing, Swimming, Volleyball and Wall climbing.

Focus English

This course is ideal for students who want to focus on one sport or activity. Each option is designed to give students an understanding of their chosen topic, to enable them to learn new skills and to develop their individual strengths through the medium of English. Focus options include: Team sports, Tennis, Performing Arts, Horse-Riding, Golf (Wellington College), Arts and Crafts.

British Life & Culture

This course enables students to learn about Britain through educational visits. This course focuses on British life, literature, culture and heritage and gives students the opportunity to explore Britain. Students learn about different aspects of British culture and then use study tours to explore topics in class further. On the two-day trip to London, students learn about Shakespeare and then visit the world-famous Globe Theatre to see a play performed.

English Experience (Winchester)

This programme is designed for students with an intermediate level of English or above. The course teaches new skills and helps you to develop confidence in presentation skills and public speaking. Students may follow modules in the following areas: Drama/Rhythm & Mime, Music, Creative Writing, Web Design, Practical Science, Film Making, Digital Design, Digital Photography, Poetry, Fashion, Philosophy, English Language Workshop, Psychology and History of Art.