Kings - Young Learners CentreLondon, England UK
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What we like about the school
- Great location on the Thames south bank.
- Only a short walk from Borough Market, the Globe and Tate Modern.
What we dislike about the school
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Location: Kings - Young Learners Centre London is a junior summer language centre located in the bustling English capital city, London. Housed within the London South Bank University Campus, students have a fantastic location close to several of London's most visited attractions, links to public transport, eateries, restaurants and much more. The campus is a short walk from the Borough Market, the Globe and Tate Modern, in addition to Westminster Bridge, the London Eye and more.
Getting around: The school is within walking distance of Waterloo and Lambeth North Underground in addition to several bus stops, ensuring travel in and around London and all of its attractions can be made easily.
Course selection: Course selection includes fully immersive summer programmes, with something available for students aged 13-17 years. Programmes may also be available as day programmes.
The fully immersive programmes include tuition, accommodation (full board), activities, excursions and workshops. Studetns have ample opportunities to get to know their international peers inside and outside of the classroom.
Accommodation: Students are either accommodated at the university residences around a 5-minute walk from the main campus, or the Alexander Fleming residence around a 15-minute commute on the Underground. Rooms are always single, with bathroom arrangements varying between private and shared bathrooms, depending on the residence available. Each residence has a shared common area and a kitchen for storing snacks, etc, but not for cooking.
English Courses
General Language
Summer Course (13 to 17 years old)

15 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Offer!from
1390£1356£ / week
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 13901356 | 27802711 | 41704066 | 55605421 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 1707 | 3413 | 5119 | 6826 |
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Starting dates
2025: 25 Jun 2025, 02 Jul 2025, 09 Jul 2025, 16 Jul 2025, 23 Jul 2025, 30 Jul 2025, 06 Aug 2025, 13 Aug 2025
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
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
13 years
Age range:
13 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
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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Discover London Summer
20 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Offer!from
1200£1170£ / 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 | 12001170 | 24002340 | 36003510 | 48004680 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 1474 | 2947 | 4420 | 5893 |
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Starting dates
2025: 02 Jul 2025, 09 Jul 2025, 16 Jul 2025, 23 Jul 2025, 30 Jul 2025, 06 Aug 2025, 13 Aug 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Additional information for all courses
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Discovery Programme 20 - Tuition Only
20 lessons per week
|14 students (max)
Offer!from
755£718£ / week
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at schoolOur price | 755718 | 15101435 | 22652152 | 30202869 | 37753587 | 45304304 | 52855021 | 60405738 | 75507173 | 90608607 | 755718 |
Price in US$ | 904 | 1807 | 2710 | 3613 | 4516 | 5419 | 6322 | 7225 | 9031 | 10837 | 904 |
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Starting dates
2025: 05 Jan 2025, 12 Jan 2025, 19 Jan 2025, 26 Jan 2025, 02 Feb 2025, 09 Feb 2025, 16 Feb 2025, 23 Feb 2025, 02 Mar 2025, 09 Mar 2025, 16 Mar 2025, 23 Mar 2025, 30 Mar 2025, 06 Apr 2025, 13 Apr 2025, 20 Apr 2025, 27 Apr 2025, 04 May 2025, 11 May 2025, 18 May 2025, 25 May 2025, 01 Jun 2025, 08 Jun 2025, 10 Aug 2025, 17 Aug 2025, 24 Aug 2025, 31 Aug 2025, 07 Sep 2025, 14 Sep 2025, 21 Sep 2025, 28 Sep 2025, 05 Oct 2025, 12 Oct 2025, 19 Oct 2025, 26 Oct 2025, 02 Nov 2025, 09 Nov 2025, 16 Nov 2025, 23 Nov 2025, 30 Nov 2025, 07 Dec 2025, 14 Dec 2025
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: 9:30 - 13:00
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 10
Additional information for all courses
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Discovery Programme 28 - Tuition Only
28 lessons per week
|14 students (max)
Offer!from
845£803£ / week
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 845803 | 16901606 | 25352409 | 33803211 | 42254014 | 50704817 | 59155620 | 67606422 | 76057225 | 84508028 | 101409633 |
Price in US$ | 1011 | 2022 | 3033 | 4043 | 5054 | 6065 | 7075 | 8086 | 9097 | 10107 | 12129 |
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Starting dates
2025: 05 Jan 2025, 12 Jan 2025, 19 Jan 2025, 26 Jan 2025, 02 Feb 2025, 09 Feb 2025, 16 Feb 2025, 23 Feb 2025, 02 Mar 2025, 09 Mar 2025, 16 Mar 2025, 23 Mar 2025, 30 Mar 2025, 06 Apr 2025, 13 Apr 2025, 20 Apr 2025, 27 Apr 2025, 04 May 2025, 11 May 2025, 18 May 2025, 25 May 2025, 01 Jun 2025, 08 Jun 2025, 10 Aug 2025, 17 Aug 2025, 24 Aug 2025, 31 Aug 2025, 07 Sep 2025, 14 Sep 2025, 21 Sep 2025, 28 Sep 2025, 05 Oct 2025, 12 Oct 2025, 19 Oct 2025, 26 Oct 2025, 02 Nov 2025, 09 Nov 2025, 16 Nov 2025, 23 Nov 2025, 30 Nov 2025, 07 Dec 2025, 14 Dec 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
5-6 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: 9:30 - 13:00
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 10
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Kings - Young Learners 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
Kings - Young Learners Centre
English teacher qualifications
90% 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
Year of school foundation
1957
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Fridge for student use
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 14
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
Junior courses - In summer: 86
Minimum age of students
16 years
13 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
In summer: 15 years
Top student nationalities
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
---|---|
Italy | 21% |
Brazil | 15% |
Turkey | 14% |
China | 13% |
Germany | 8% |
Other nationalities | 29% |
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 Kings - Young Learners Centre
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
Supplements and other charges:
- Unaccompanied minor supplement (one way only): GBP 75
- Student insurance: GBP 7 (per week)
- Students studying in Central 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.
Please note a deposit of GBP 50 per student is required on arrival, in case of damages.
Towels are not included.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 24 Jun 2025, 21 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025 - 24 Jun 2025, 21 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
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:
165 £ one way
330 £ return (both ways)
330 £ return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
230 £ one way
460 £ return (both ways)
460 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
180 £ one way
360 £ return (both ways)
360 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
210 £ one way
420 £ return (both ways)
420 £ 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)
65 £
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 Kings - Young Learners Centre
- Is it possible to book the junior course at King's Young Learners Centre, London without accommodation and activities?“We do offer a package with tuition + activities and excursions, without accommodation, in all our junior Centres. We don’t have options that don’t include activities.”Lavinia Sciacqua, Admissions Manager from King's - Dec 18, 2024
FAQ about Kings - Young Learners Centre, London
- What is the best price for a course at Kings - Young Learners Centre, London?English courses at Kings - Young Learners Centre start at 718 £ for Discovery Programme 20 - Tuition Only course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by Kings - Young Learners Centre?Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (165 £), Luton Airport (230 £), London Gatwick Airport (180 £), London Stansted Airport (210 £)
- What is the number of students per class at Kings - Young Learners Centre?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Kings - Young Learners Centre varies from 14 students (Discovery Programme 20 - Tuition Only) to 15 students (Summer Course)
- Which countries are students of Kings - Young Learners Centre from?The highest Nationality percentage at Kings - Young Learners Centre comes from Italy with a 21% representation, followed by students from Brazil (15%) and Turkey (14%).
Terms of Kings - Young Learners Centre
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school

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Prime Education and Training Ltd | Tax registration ID: GB236678865
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