Embassy Junior CentreCanterbury, England UK
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What we like about the school
- Multi-purpose sports hall.
- Free access to the Embassy Summer app.
- Programmes focused on more than just learning English with the development of six key Life Skills.
- Indoor swimming pool
What we dislike about the school
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Location: Embassy Junior Centre (EC) Canterbury is located in the medieval English city of Canterbury, in southeast England. The school is just a short walk from the city centre, housed within the modern facilities of the University of Kent. The on-campus sporting facilities and large outdoor spaces offer great options for activities and interaction with other students and staff. Historically a Cathedral city, Canterbury is a UNESCO World Heritage site, its medieval cobbled street and Cathedral, within walking distance of the school. Students have excellent access to the school via train, with Canterbury West Train Station within a 20-minute walk of the school's front doors.
Course selection: Course selection with Embassy Junior Centre in Canterbury is fantastic for Junior students, offering a fully immersive English Language experience within the surroundings and facilities of one of the area's most renowned universities. All courses are inclusive of 20 weekly lessons, afternoon and evening activities and at least 2 excursions per week, in addition to all meals and accommodation. Daytrips may include trips to London, Brighton or Cambridge.
School facilities: The facilities of the school are fantastic, offering everything a junior student may need to have a memorable time, whilst reaching their language goals. The school has large spacious classrooms, plenty of outdoor space for games and activities, a multi-purpose sports hall and an astroturf pitch. The large, self-service dining hall is within nearby Rutherford College.
Accommodation: The accommodation is on campus and available in single en-suite rooms in Tyler Court or shared apartments with other junior students at Darwin College.
School chain: Embassy Junior Centres (EC Young Learners) are part of EC Language Holdings Ltd. They have over 20 locations for Junior Summer Schools across the UK, Ireland, Malta, Australia, New Zealand and North America and strive to create life-changing experiences through rewarding language programmes for young learners.
Through customer satisfaction, trained and highly qualified staff and dedicated student care, Embassy Junior Centres (EC Young Learners) have supplied top quality junior immersive programme experiences for many years. Regularly acknowledged by various international awards from within the sector, Embassy Junior Centres (EC Young Learners) consistently develop and better their programmes and student experience from their already very high standards.
English Courses
General Language
Summer Camp (11 to 17 years old)

20 lessons per week | 17 students (max)
45 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
980£956£ / week
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 980 956 | 1960 1911 | 2940 2867 | 3920 3822 | 4900 4778 | 5880 5733 | 6860 6689 | 7840 7644 | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 1237 | 2474 | 3711 | 4947 | 6184 | 7421 | 8657 | 9894 |
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2025: 24 Jun 2025, 01 Jul 2025, 08 Jul 2025, 15 Jul 2025, 22 Jul 2025, 29 Jul 2025, 05 Aug 2025, 12 Aug 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
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: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 20:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 20:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 weeks
Minimum required student age
11 years
11 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 17 / 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 Camp - Ensuite (11 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week | 17 students (max)
45 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
1060£1034£ / week
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 1060 1034 | 2120 2067 | 3180 3101 | 4240 4134 | 5300 5168 | 6360 6201 | 7420 7235 | 8480 8268 | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 1338 | 2676 | 4013 | 5351 | 6689 | 8026 | 9364 | 10702 |
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2025: 24 Jun 2025, 01 Jul 2025, 08 Jul 2025, 15 Jul 2025, 22 Jul 2025, 29 Jul 2025, 05 Aug 2025, 12 Aug 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
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: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 20:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 20:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 weeks
Minimum required student age
11 years
11 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 17 / Average: 13
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Our prices for Embassy Junior Centre include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Embassy Junior Centre (EC)
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 Embassy Junior Centre and you book here.
The school is also known under the name
EC Young Learners
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Gym
Soccer field / football pitch
Indoor swimming pool
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
---|---|
Saudi Arabia | 17% |
Turkey | 10% |
Italy | 10% |
Korea | 6% |
Japan | 6% |
Spain | 5% |
Germany | 3% |
France | 2% |
Other nationalities | 41% |
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% |
Minimum age of students
11 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
In summer: 15 years
Information for all courses offered by Embassy Junior Centre
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
Extra fees:
- Unaccompanied Minor Fee (if student is travelling alone with their airline): GBP 45 (one way).
- Student Insurance: GBP 12.
- Special dietary supplement: GBP 45 per week.
- Damage deposit: GBP 30 or EUR 40 to be paid in cash upon arrival. It will be refunded at the end of the stay if no damage has been caused.
- Other airport transfers (one way):
- Luton: GBP 307.
- London City: GBP 246.
- Luton: GBP 307.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 23 Jun 2025, 20 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025 - 23 Jun 2025, 20 Aug 2025 - 31 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 at the school on the first day of the course.
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:
273 £ one way
546 £ return (both ways)
546 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
204 £ one way
408 £ return (both ways)
408 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
277 £ one way
554 £ return (both ways)
554 £ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Canterbury and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Canterbury page. For flight comparisons to Canterbury, we recommend using skyscanner.com.
FAQ about Embassy Junior Centre, Canterbury
- What is the best price for a course at Embassy Junior Centre, Canterbury?English courses at Embassy Junior Centre start at 956 £ for Summer Camp course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by Embassy Junior Centre?Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (273 £), London Gatwick Airport (204 £), London Stansted Airport (277 £)
- Which countries are students of Embassy Junior Centre from?The highest Nationality percentage at Embassy Junior Centre comes from Saudi Arabia with a 17% representation, followed by students from Italy (10%) and Turkey (10%).
Terms of Embassy Junior Centre
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school





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Express shipment fee (via courier)
75 £
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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