Section 1: Overview
Is this course for me?
- This programme offers students aged 16 - 25 the chance to spend an unforgettable summer vacation living and learning in London.
- Combine English language lessons with visits to some of London’s most famous landmarks.
- You’ll be based in either
- London (South Bank) — located right in the bustling heart of London
- London (University of London) — located in a superb location next to the British Museum
Key Facts
- South Bank: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July, 5 & 12 August 2026
- University of London: 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 July 2026
- 16 - 25 (please note that students aged 16 and 17 will be allowed to go out unaccompanied in small groups, but will need to sign in and out and will have a curfew of 23.00)
Included in the price:
- 15 hours of English lessons per week
- Half-board accommodation in single standard or single en suite rooms (breakfast and lunch)
- 1 x full day excursion per week
- 4 x evening activities per week
- Exciting optional activity programme visiting iconic London sights
- Please note
Students studying in London will each need to independently pre-purchase an Oyster Card on the TFL website or use a contactless method of payment via a debit or credit card in order to travel on the London underground and buses.
Approximates costs below
Visitor Oyster or Oyster (£7) card
£2.30 per single Journey (Zones 1-2) - caps at £8.90 per day
Section 2: Programme content and structure
Your classes
- English lessons will explore British culture and some history.
- Your classes will take place at one of the university buildings — a short walk from your accommodation.
- The modern classrooms are all equipped with data projectors.
Your meal plan
- A modern campus dining facility is either in or a short walk from the accommodation.
- Breakfast and lunch are provided every day with a choice of meals (cash cards may be used for lunch).
Your accommodation (London - South Bank)
- You will live in one of LSBU's halls of residence.
- The residence offers single rooms with a private bathroom arranged in shared flats, with a communal kitchen dining room for each flat (please note the kitchen is not available for cooking).
- There is also a social room and laundry facility on site.
Your accommodation (London - University of London)
- You will live in the International Hall residence.
- The residence offers a choice between single standard rooms with shared bathroom facilities and access to shared pantries (not available for cooking) OR single en suite rooms with a private bathroom and kitchenette in the room (not available for cooking).
- There are various social spaces, laundry facilities and dining facilities on site.
Social activities
- Your programme includes 1 x organised full-day visit per week
- You will also be able to join 4 x evening activities per week
- For prices and typical destinations, please see the detailed Optional Excursions information below.
Full-day excursions (included in the price)
Typical destinations include:
- Brighton — with Royal Pavilion
- Oxford — with Punting
- Hastings — with Tea Museum & afternoon tea
- Cambridge — with Pembroke College
Please note 16 and 17 year olds will need to have some level of supervision at all times.
Section 3: Optional excursions
- Customise your course with additional optional excursions, available on a pay-as-you-go basis.
- Optional excursions may be booked directly at centre and are subject to availability.
Entrances and travel included in cost
Full day to Canterbury and Cathedral
- Price: £50
- Canterbury Cathedral is home of the Archbishop of Canterbury, leader of the Church of England.
- It had huge religious and political significance in medieval times, and its importance as a centre of pilgrimage increased further after the murder of Thomas Becket there in 1170.
Full day to Greenwich
- Price: £25
- Including visits to the the Royal Observatory and shopping time in Stratford
Full day to Leeds Castle
- Price: £53
- A beautiful castle set in the stunning countryside of Kent.
- The castle is a wonderful example of Tudor-style architecture. Many
important historical figures have stayed and lived there.
Entrances only (accessible by public transport)
Thames River Cruise
- Price: £15
- Experience London's most iconic sights while navigating Thames river.
London Eye
- Price: £36
- The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. The structure is 135 metres tall and the wheel has a diameter of 120 metres.
- When it was built in 1999 it was the world’s tallest Ferris wheel.
The View from the Shard
- Price: £33
- Experience some of the most incredible views of London from the viewing deck of the Shard.
- The tallest building in Europe when it was built, the Shard stands at 306 metres tall.
Tower Bridge Experience
- Price: £16
- London’s Tower Bridge has become one of the city’s most iconic structures, and offers fabulous views from its glass-floored high-level walkways.
- A permanent exhibition explains the history and engineering of this unique Victorian bridge.
IFS Cloud Cable Car (optional to include Uber Boat)
- Price: £15 (£25 with optional Uber Boat)
- Soar above London in the IFS Cable Car for a unique view of the city.
- Opened in 2012, the Cable Car reaches 90 metres above the Thames.
St. Pauls Cathedral
- Price: £27
- St Paul’s Cathedral sits at the highest point of the City of London.
- The present church dates back to the late 17th century, and was designed by Sir Christopher Wren as was part of a major rebuilding programme after the Great Fire of London.
- It hosts some of the highest profile weddings and funerals in the UK.
Kensington Palace
- Price: £29
- Kensington Palace, whose first royal residents were King William III and Queen Mary II, was built in 1605 by Sir George Coppin.
- It has always been the home of one royal or another, and its most recent inhabitants were the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
Madame Tussauds
- Price: £32
- Madame Tussauds is a museum that contains waxwork models of famous people.
- You can visit a range of different collections, have your picture taken alongside A – list celebrities, and for something a little scarier brave the Chamber gallery where infamous serial killers lurk!
Tower of London
- Price: £40
- The Tower of London is a 900-year-old castle and fortress in central London that is notable for housing the crown jewels and for holding many famous and infamous prisoners.
- Throughout its history, the tower has served many purposes: it housed the royal mint, a menagerie, an armoury and barracks for troops.
Frameless - Immersive Art Experience
- Price: £31
- A new way to look at some of the most famous works of the most famous works of art in the world, Frameless is an incredible multi-sensory art exhibition.
- Visit four different rooms, each with a specific theme exploring the world of art in a unique, immersive way.
London Dungeon
- Price: £30
- A walk through of gory and macabre historical events theatrically performed by live actors.
Full day tour of Harrods, Hyde Park and Notting Hill
- Price: £5
- A trip to some of the best-known shopping areas and most famous
leisure spots in London.
- Visit: Harrods, one of the biggest and most iconic department
stores in the UK; Hyde Park, the biggest green area in London, full of
things to explore; and Notting Hill, a vibrant area known for the Hugh
Grant film and the world-famous Portobello Market.
West End Musicals
- Prices vary
- Discover some of the most iconic plays, musicals and shows in the world-famous West End.
London walking tours, Science Museum, National Gallery, Natural History Museum, Imperial War Museum, V&A Museum, Sky Garden
