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Bucksmore English Language Summer School King’s College
London, England UK

Strand Campus - WC2R 2LS London - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Complimentary airport transfer service on transfer days.

Location: Bucksmore English Language Summer School King's College is located in the cosmopolitan and vibrant city of London, England. Housed within the world-famous King's College, in the heart of London, junior students are sure to have a unique and productive experience whilst studying within a school that is part of one of the world's most prestigious universities. Less than a mile from some of the city's most famous landmarks such as Trafalgar Square, St. Paul's Cathedral, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, the school has everything in proximity to offer an excellent and memorable time in London to all students.

Accommodation: Accommodation is within a private residence close to King's College. These student apartments consist of twin & triple rooms with shared bathrooms, a kitchen and a social area. Students will always have a Bucksmore staff member accompanying them whenever they travel, a free travel card given for each week of stay.

School facilities: The facilities of the school are excellent, offering everything a junior student may need to feel at ease in their surroundings whilst meeting their language goals. Classes are within the King's College London's Virginia Woolf Building, near the Holborn underground station. The classrooms are equipped with smart boards, projectors and ample space for students to learn in comfort.

Course selection: All programmes include a free airport transfer service for all students arriving from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London City or St Pancras Intl Station.

Social and Cultural: Full-day excursions may include trips to Thorpe Park. Half-day excursions may include trips to the London Dungeons, Natural History Museum, St. Paul's Cathedral, the London Eye and more!

School chain: Established over 40 years ago, Bucksmore Education Ltd is an award-winning academic short course provider with multiple locations throughout England and Manhattan, USA.

The group offers an array of unique opportunities to Junior students, ranging from traditional English boarding schools to University experiences. With a wide variety of programmes available throughout several schools and locations, there is something for students of many interests, abilities and needs.

English Courses

General Language
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 0 4,390 4,281 0 8,780 8,561 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 5,764 11,527
Starting dates
2026: 30 Jun 2026, 07 Jul 2026, 14 Jul 2026, 21 Jul 2026

This course consists of 25 lessons per week of English, accommodation and two full-day excursions are also provided each week.

The age groups are divided into 13-16 and 16-17.

Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 21:30
Possible course durations
2, 4 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
13 years
Age range:
13 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
60 min
Junior
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 0 5,190 5,061 0 10,380 10,121 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 6,814 13,628
Starting dates
2026: 30 Jun 2026, 07 Jul 2026, 14 Jul 2026, 21 Jul 2026

The IELTS preparation courses comprises of 17.5 English lessons and 7.5 hours of IELTS preparation classes. The English lessons are consistent with the Bucksmore Intensive English syllabus, which combines general English tuition, project sessions, conversation sessions and excursion link lessons. The IELTS classes provide students with an understanding of the exam style and what is needed to pass the exam.

Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 21:30
Possible course durations
2, 4 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
15 years
Age range:
15 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 0 6,190 6,036 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 8,127
Starting dates
2026: 30 Jun 2026, 07 Jul 2026, 14 Jul 2026, 21 Jul 2026

This course consists of academic subject studies, industry workshops and Capstone Industry Project.
There are two full-day and 1 half-day excursion.
Students will receive an external industry certificate from a trusted UK provider.

Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
Possible course durations
2 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
13 years
Age range:
13 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 0 6,190 6,036 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 8,127
Starting dates
2026: 30 Jun 2026, 07 Jul 2026, 14 Jul 2026, 21 Jul 2026
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
Possible course durations
2 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
13 years
Age range:
13 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
60 min
Business
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 0 6,190 6,036 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 8,127
Starting dates
2026: 30 Jun 2026, 07 Jul 2026, 14 Jul 2026, 21 Jul 2026

This course consists of academic subject studies, industry workshops and Capstone Industry Project.
There are two full-day and 1 half-day excursion.
Students will receive an external industry certificate from a trusted UK provider.

Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
Possible course durations
2 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
13 years
Age range:
13 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 0 6,190 6,036 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 8,127
Starting dates
2026: 30 Jun 2026, 07 Jul 2026, 14 Jul 2026, 21 Jul 2026

This course consists of academic subject studies, industry workshops and Capstone Industry Project.
There are two full-day and 1 half-day excursion.
Students will receive an external industry certificate from a trusted UK provider.

Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
Possible course durations
2 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
13 years
Age range:
13 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
60 min
Language Plus Activity
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 0 6,190 6,036 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 8,127
Starting dates
2026: 30 Jun 2026, 07 Jul 2026, 14 Jul 2026, 21 Jul 2026

This course consists of academic subject studies, industry workshops and Capstone Industry Project.
There are two full-day and 1 half-day excursion.
Students will receive a West End on Demand Certificate and a Bucksmore Academy Theatre Award (BATA).

Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Course specific data
Possible course durations
2 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
13 years
Age range:
13 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
60 min

Our prices for Bucksmore English Language Summer School King’s College include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program

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Bucksmore English Language Summer School King’s College

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOBritish councilEnglish UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Bucksmore English Language Summer School King’s College and you book here.
Year of school foundation
1979

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Restaurant

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Lounge

  • Auditorium

  • Student support desk

  • Self-study areas

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 14
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

Student Age

Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 100%
18-24 years 0%
25-34 years 0%
35-50 years 0%
>50 years 0%
Average number of students
Junior courses - In summer: 45
Minimum age of students
13 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
In summer: 15 years

Information for all courses offered by Bucksmore English Language Summer School King’s College

Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

Airport transfer is included provided that students' flights arrive and depart between 10:00 and 20:00 at Heathrow (LHR) or Gatwick (LGW).
Course times vary depending on the day and weekly schedule, and could fall in the morning, afternoon and/or evening.

Days without class
In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 28 Dec 2026.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

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FAQ about Bucksmore English Language Summer School King’s College, London

I am looking for an English course combined with film acting.
“Bucksmore English Language Summer School King's College London currently (2024) offers acting courses. Supervised by West End professionals, students will gain first-hand experience in the entertainment industry through classes in acting, singing, dance, stage combat and puppetry, as well as participation in West End workshops and West End performances. Please note that there are specific start dates for the course.
Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 18, 2024

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Terms of Bucksmore English Language Summer School King’s College

First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 12:00
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
Bucksmore Education Limited | Tax registration ID: 3830204

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 16. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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