Alpadia Summer Camp - CityLondon, England UK
What we like about the school
- Modern campus with large green gardens and open spaces.
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
What we dislike about the school
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Alpadia London–City is located in the heart of New Cross, a vibrant student area in south-east London, where you can explore the iconic sights of London such as Big Ben, Tower Bridge and Trafalgar Square during school activities and excursions.
English Courses
General Language
Summer Standard Course (13 to 17 years old)

20 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
1210£ / week
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 1210 | 2375 | 3560 | 4750 | 5750 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 1471 | 2887 | 4327 | 5773 | 6988 |
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Starting dates
2025: 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025
Includes:
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Excursions
- Activities
Optional extra activities: (price per week) - Exclusive tours: GBP 200,
- Fashion: GBP 130,
- Stadiums: GBP 160,
- Amusement park: GBP 130.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 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: 8:30 - 11:45
Morning: 8:30 - 11:45
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 weeks
Minimum required student age
13 years
Age range:
13 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Summer Intensive Course (13 to 17 years old)
25 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
1285£ / week
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 1285 | 2510 | 3765 | 5020 | 6275 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 1562 | 3051 | 4576 | 6101 | 7626 |
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Starting dates
2025: 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025
Includes:
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Excursions
- Activities
Optional extra activities: (price per week) - Exclusive tours: GBP 200,
- Fashion: GBP 130,
- Stadiums: GBP 160,
- Amusement park: GBP 130.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 45 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: 8:30 - 12:30
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 weeks
Minimum required student age
13 years
Age range:
13 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Summer Intensive Course + 5 Private Lessons (13 to 17 years old)
30 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
1515£ / week
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 1515 | 2970 | 4455 | 5940 | 7425 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 1842 | 3610 | 5415 | 7219 | 9024 |
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Starting dates
2025: 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025
Includes:
- Tuition (25 group lessons and 5 private lessons).
- Accommodation.
- Meals.
- Excursions.
- Activities.
Optional extra activities: (price per week) - Exclusive tours: GBP 200,
- Fashion: GBP 130,
- Stadiums: GBP 160,
- Amusement park: GBP 130.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 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: 8:30 - 12:30
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 weeks
Minimum required student age
13 years
Age range:
13 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Summer Standard Course + 5 Private Lessons (13 to 17 years old)
25 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
1440£ / week
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 1440 | 2835 | 4250 | 5670 | 6900 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 1750 | 3446 | 5165 | 6891 | 8386 |
See availability
Starting dates
2025: 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025
Includes:
- Tuition (20 group lessons and 5 private lessons).
- Accommodation.
- Meals.
- Excursions.
- Activities.
Optional extra activities: (price per week) - Exclusive tours: GBP 200,
- Fashion: GBP 130,
- Stadiums: GBP 160,
- Amusement park: GBP 130.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 45 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: 8:30 - 12:30
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 weeks
Minimum required student age
13 years
Age range:
13 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Our prices for Alpadia Summer Camp - City include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Alpadia Summer Camp - City
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 Alpadia Summer Camp - City and you book here.
Year of school foundation
2014
General school facilities
Snack vending machine
Lounge
Soccer field / football pitch
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
Heating in some classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 3
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
Junior courses - In summer: 219
Minimum age of students
13 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
In summer: 14 years
Throughout the year: 14 years
Top student nationalities
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
---|---|
USA | 12% |
Italy | 10% |
Sweden | 10% |
Switzerland | 10% |
Spain | 10% |
Netherlands | 10% |
France | 10% |
England | 10% |
Germany | 10% |
Saudi Arabia | 2% |
Iran | 1% |
China | 1% |
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% |
Information for all courses offered by Alpadia Summer Camp - City
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
The camps cannot accept enrolments for stays over 4 weeks for students younger than 16 years.
Extra costs:
- Unaccompanied Minor Service: GBP 45.
- Refundable deposit to be paid in cash on first day: GBP 60.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 28 Jun 2025, 10 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025 - 28 Jun 2025, 10 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
Lessons needed per English language level
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.
Airport transfer
London Heathrow Airport:
115 £ one way
230 £ return (both ways)
230 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
100 £ one way
200 £ return (both ways)
200 £ return (both ways)
More details about airports near London and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our London page. For flight comparisons to London, we recommend using skyscanner.com.
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 10. 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
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
40 £
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.
Questions and answers about Alpadia Summer Camp - City
- I would like to book the summer program offered by Alpadia Summer Camp - City but accommodation is not needed. Is it possible to book a day camp?“Unfortunately, we do not offer day camps. Students will be able to join only if they apply with a full package- including accommodation.”Ivana Boyanska, Global Sales Executive from Kaplan Languages Group - May 23, 2024
FAQ about Alpadia Summer Camp - City, London
- What is the best price for a course at Alpadia Summer Camp - City, London?English courses at Alpadia Summer Camp - City start at 1210 £ for Summer Standard Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
- Is airport pickup offered by Alpadia Summer Camp - City?Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (115 £), London Gatwick Airport (100 £)
- Which countries are students of Alpadia Summer Camp - City from?The highest Nationality percentage at Alpadia Summer Camp - City comes from USA with a 12% representation, followed by students from Germany (10%) and England (10%).
- Alpadia Summer Camp - City offers courses for which ages?Alpadia Summer Camp - City offers courses from 13 years to 17. Average age is 14 during the summer and 14 for the rest of the year.
Terms of Alpadia Summer Camp - City
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:20
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school

Legal name/parent company
Alpadia UK Ltd | Tax registration ID: 09146276
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