There's a particular kind of energy that arrives at the start of every summer. Bags being unpacked, new faces in the corridors and the quiet buzz of something exciting about to begin.
That energy is here as Kings Young Learners summer 2026 is officially underway!
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London South Bank University welcomed its first students through the doors this week, and it's one of our favourite moments of the year. Some are arriving for the very first time, navigating a new city and a new language. Others are returning, already feeling at home before they've even unpacked.
While South Bank opens its doors, our Bath team at Downside School are deep into setup week. The experienced team is back, making sure everything is in place before students arrive.
And there's more to come!
Across the UK, Kings Young Learners centres are opening up for Summer 2026, each one offering something a little different:
- Ascot at St Mary's School, a classic English boarding school set in 55 acres near Windsor Castle
- Bournemouth for a relaxed seaside summer, with miles of sandy beaches and easy access to excursions,
- London (University of London) in Bloomsbury, our brand-new centre for 2026, right next to Russell Square and King's Cross, for teenagers wanting to explore the capital
- Newbury (Downe House) for a more traditional residential experience in the English countryside
Every centre offers English lessons, a full activities programme, and weekly excursions.
Not just a summer course, but a summer to remember.