English Summer School
English Summer School
Our English summer school provides students with an exciting opportunity to travel to London, England, a historic and beautiful city. It’s not just about the travelling experience but also an opportunity to improve one’s English proficiency and learn new skills that lasts a lifetime.
Join our two-week program filled with vibrant activities, captivating tours, and interactive lessons led by experienced instructors. Designed to be educational and enjoyable, students can bond, have fun, and create lifelong connections through group outings, sports, workshops, and more. Experience an unforgettable summer school journey with us.
Travel Information
Our college is in Woolwich, London near the famous River Thames . A place of historical importance as the home of the Royal Arsenal and its contribution to British military and industrial development. It is part of Greenwich borough, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its landmarks including the Greenwich Meridian, Royal Observatory, and maritime history.
Woolwich boasts excellent connectivity through a range of transportation options. South-eastern trains and Thames Clippers riverboat services offer efficient travel to central London, while the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) provides convenient links to destinations like London City Airport. Moreover, Woolwich will benefit from the direct connection provided by the Crossrail, Elizabeth Line to Heathrow Airport, which ranks among the busiest airports globally.
Add to your bucket list:
- Churchill’s War Rooms
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour; The Making of Harry Potter
- Madame Tussadus
London Dungeon
Sea Life Aquarium
Shrek’s Adventure
About The Programme
Students will be packed with activities and places to travel to including:
British history and culture – Tours to National Maritime Museum, Queen’s House, British Museum and the Natural History Museum.
University visit – You will have opportunity to visit our partner universities; Leeds Beckett University and University of the West of England.
Exploring London – Westminster, City of London, West End, etc. Bring your camera along to take pictures of Big Ben, London Eye, Shard, Tower Bridge, etc.
Music – Visit to Camden, the British home of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Regents Park and Little Venice.
Art & Food – Visit one of the top galleries in the world for art and also try some of the best British delicacies at Shoreditch.
Science Museums – Interactive experience where you can also perform experiments.
Sports – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tour
Visits to Hyde Park, Brighton beach, the O2, etc.
Course Duration
2 Weeks
Start Date
Summer 2024
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-Face
Package Starts
£3,500 to £5,000
Although this is not an accredited qualification you will receive an in house certificate upon the successful completion of the English Language course.
Enhance Your Skills
Language Proficiency
Enhance language skills through immersive lessons, improving speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.
Intercultural Communication
Strengthen communication in diverse environments, navigating cultural differences, adapting to varied styles, and fostering meaningful connection.
Cultural Awareness
Cultivate cultural awareness and appreciation, gaining insights into global issues, diversity, and intercultural understanding.
Adaptability and Resilience
Develop adaptability and resilience in a new learning environment, embracing challenges, managing change, and immersing in different cultures.
Networking and Relationship
Connect with peers, instructors, and professionals in summer school. Build and maintain relationships to support future academic and career goals.
Presentation Skills
Boost public speaking confidence. Learn how to structure and deliver engaging presentations, effectively communicate ideas, and respond to questions and feedback.
Leadership Skills
Taking initiatives on roles within group projects or extracurricular activities. Develop skills such as decision-making, delegation, communication, and motivating others.
Accommodation in Partnership with Hosts International
‘’Hosts International meets the standards for registration with the British Council as a provider of homestay, private home and independent self-catering accommodation for adults and under-18s for accredited providers in the UK”.
Types of Accommodation
Homestay
Living with a homestay is an unforgettable experience that helps students avoid cultural shock and slowly integrates and teaches them about the British culture. It has been proven that students’ welfare greatly affects their grades and ability to focus. Our homestays are not only there to cook and provide a roof above students heads but also to interact with them, help improve their English skills and, most importantly, make them feel at home.
House Share
If students wish to have a slightly more independent lifestyle and cater for themselves, we are happy to accommodate them in outstanding house shares that are located in central London where students would be sharing their experience with other international students.
Prices
- Prices for homestay range from £170.00 – £230.00 per week
For more information on the services we provide please contact the college.
| Timetable Week: 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
| Day 1 | Arrivals – Meet & greet Pick up – hotel check-in Free time – Freshen up | Lunch – (TBC) Travel – Woolwich Town Centre, Greenwich park, National Maritime Museum, Queen’s House | Dinner – (TBC) Overnight – London hotel |
| Day 2 | Breakfast – Hotel Classes – 9:00AM to 12:00PM | Lunch – (TBC) Travel – The British Museum (Open Hours 9:00AM to 5:00PM & last entry 4PM), National History Museum (Open Hours 9:00AM to 5:50PM & last entry 5:30PM)) | Hotel – Freshen up Dinner – (TBC) Overnight – London hotel |
| Day 3 | Breakfast – Hotel Travel – The University of the West of England | Lunch – (TBC) Activity – Day at University | Hotel – Freshen up Dinner – (TBC) Overnight – London hotel |
| Day 4 | Breakfast – Hotel Classes – 9:00AM to 12:00PM | Lunch – (TBC) Travel – Westminster, City of London, West End | Dinner – (TBC) Overnight – London hotel |
| Day 5 | Breakfast – Hotel Classes – 9:00AM to 12:00PM | Lunch – (TBC) Travel – Camden, Regent Park, Little Venice | Dinner – (TBC) Overnight – London hotel |
| Day 6 | Breakfast – Hotel | – | – |
| Day 7 | Breakfast – Hotel | – | – |
| Timetable Week: 2 | |||
| Day 8 | Breakfast – Hotel Classes – 9:00AM to 12:00PM | Lunch – (TBC) Travel – Tate Modem, National Art Gallery Travel – Shoreditch street art | Dinner – (TBC) Overnight – London hotel |
| Day 9 | Breakfast – Hotel Classes – 9:00AM to 12:00PM | Lunch – (TBC) Travel – South Kensington Science Museum | Travel – Hyde Park, The Royal Albert Hall Dinner – (TBC) Overnight – London hotel |
| Day 10 | Breakfast – Hotel Travel – Brighton (Pick up by coach) | Lunch – (TBC) Activity – Enjoy swimming, sunbathing, viewing seafront, Brighton Palace Pier attraction amusement park at your own expenses | Dinner – (TBC) Overnight – London hotel |
| Day 11 | Breakfast – Hotel Classes – 9:00AM to 12:00PM | Lunch – (TBC) Travel – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, visit other attractions at your own expenses | Dinner – (TBC) Overnight – London hotel |
| Day 12 | Breakfast – Hotel Classes – 9:00AM to 12:00PM | Lunch – (TBC) Travel – Westfield at Stratford and enjoy shopping | Dinner – (TBC) Overnight – London hotel |
| Day 13 | Breakfast – Hotel | – | – |
| Day 14 | Breakfast – Hotel | Check out – Hotel Travel – Airport | – |
Visa Information
If you are travelling to the UK from outside the ‘EU’ (European Union) to study as a student, you will need a visa. The Woolwich College ‘TWC’ is accredited by the UKVI- recognised Accreditation Service for International Colleges (ASIC).
Standard Visitor Visa for up to 6 months: Any visitor coming to the UK can study English for up to 6 months without any visa supporting documentation. If you wish ‘TWC’ to provide supporting visa documentation for study, please contact us.
Short Term Study Visa for up to 11 months:
‘TWC’ will prepare the letter for your UKVI visa application. On receipt of fees for the study period, we shall provide the signed and stamped ‘letter of confirmation’ of studies in support of your visa.
To find out whether you need a visa to study in the UK, check:
www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
For details of this type of accreditation see Home Office web links:
www.gov.uk/study-visit-visa/eligibility
https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor
To find a visa application centre in your country, check:
www.gov.uk/find-a-visa-application-centre