Study English in London this summer.
Non-residential morning or afternoon
courses in Kensington
Our intensive, multi-national English language courses are held in one teaching building in Kensington and run from late June to mid-August. Courses start each Monday and students may study in the mornings (09:00-12:30) or afternoons (13:30-17:00) for 1 to 7 weeks.
The college, Collingham, is in a leafy garden square, five minutes' walk from Gloucester Road and Earl's Court Underground stations.
For details of our full day courses (08:30h-18:00h) for 8-15 year olds near London click here
Levels: beginners to advanced (CEF A1 - C1)
This innovative programme is task based and designed to bring English alive!
- Each week you'll visit a local museum (Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum) with your teacher. You'll follow this us by working on a project e.g. Insects, Volcanoes, Kings & Queens, Outer Space
- Maximum 12 students per class
- Testing and grading on arrival (some pre-testing available)
- Beginners accepted
- You will be studying with students of a similar age
- Your progress will be monitored. At the end of your course, you will be tested, given an end-of-course report and presented with a Discovery Summer certificate.
- We welcome students from over 40 different countries each year
*NB: Children aged 5-6 years will only be accepted on the course if their parent/guardian/sibling is also studying at the school.
Levels: elementary to advanced (CEF A2 - C1)
Our intensive, structured English classes will help you improve your grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing and listening skills. Classes are taught by experienced teachers with different areas of expertise.
A detailed needs analysis is carried out before the course begins to ensure the programme matches your expectations.
- Small groups (maximum 8 per class) for individual attention
- Pre-course level testing and needs analysis
- No beginners
- Weekly Computer Assisted Learning (CAL) class
- Project work (e.g. film making) included in the teenage programme
- Weekly social activity (at extra cost approx. £10) with staff and fellow students to enjoy the sights of London.
- Your progress will be monitored. At the end of the course, you will be tested, given an end-of-course report and presented with a Discovery Summer certificate.
One-to-one classes are also offered at extra cost. These can take place in the morning or afternoon, subject to availability.
Most junior students stay with family in London who accompany them to and from the school. For families visiting London please see our Accommodation List 2010 (updated November 2009) for details of suggested hotels, flats and agencies who can help you arrange accommodation.
