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SkolaLondon, England UK

From 420£ per week
3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Overall school rating of Skola, London
Ranked #22 of 87 English schools in London
School
Location of the school
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Organisation
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Value for money
3.4 

Rating: 3.4/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

(7)
Students 18-30 years
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

(3)
Students 31-49 years
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

(1)
Students 50+ years
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

(4)
What we like about the school
  • The only junior summer school inside a royal park.
  • Sports, music, art activities and parties included in the junior programmes.
  • Fresh fruit served at break times.
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: Skola Regent's Park Summer School is located in the cosmopolitan and mighty city of London, inside Regent's University which is in London's Royal Regent's Park.

School facilities: The school's facilities include a library, free Wi-Fi, a computer lab, a lounge and garden space, along with a support desk offering students assistance whenever needed.

Course selection: Skola offers full-day courses to Junior students (5-17 years) with activities included and adult courses for 8 weeks in the summer for Juniors and Teenagers. Homestay accommodation with meal plans is available for all courses.

Additional information: A school with over 50 years of experience in delivering and creating language courses for children, adults and families, Skola London offers a great opportunity for students, as young as 6 years of age, to further their understanding of the English language. As is outlined with Skola's accreditation from the British Council, the school is dedicated to teaching exciting courses with enriching experiences and is renowned for its high standards and excellent treatment of students.

With the vast experience of Skola London, both junior and adult students alike, are sure to have a great time during their studies and will be given every opportunity to see the sights of London along the way.
  • The language school Skola was founded in London, England UK in 1969.
  • Legal name / parent company: Progressive Tours Ltd
  • Tax registration ID: 450807

English Courses

General Language
Junior

Information for all courses offered by Skola

Comments about courses

Visa letter: GBP 25.
IMPORTANT: Location of course can vary depending on start dates. Adult & Junior programmes may take place in different locations, within walking distance of each other.

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
50.00 £
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
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.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • 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
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
Note: All courses offered by Skola, London can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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Skola

Accreditations and Quality seals
British 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)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:50
Student gender mix
45% male / 55% female
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoJCB - logoMaestro - logoVisa Debit - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Restaurant

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Movie room

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Video game console

  • Basketball court

  • Table tennis

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Halal food offered at the school

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

    • Arabic homestays available

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in most classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 14
    Number of public PC workstations: 20
    Paid parking (<500m)

Additional comment about facilities of school

SKOLA Regent's Park is located in Regent's University. We take 15 rooms each summer which have 88" interactive whiteboards and room for 16 students. Students eat a hot buffet-style lunch in the canteen and fruit is available at break times.

Student Age / Nationality

Minimum age of students
16 years
5 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
In summer: 12 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
150 £ one way
300 £ return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
150 £ one way
300 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
150 £ one way
300 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
150 £ one way
300 £ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
More information about airports around London and how to get from the airport to London on your own here on our London page.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. Documentation regarding purpose of visit must be shown at the border in order to enter the country. For Study purposes: letter of enrolment from school, accommodation arrangements and proof of payments to the relevant institutions.
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.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
25 £
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
25 £
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.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Baseball
Basketball
Dancing
Football (soccer)
Table Tennis
Tennis

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Not offered.

Adults - Paid activities

Parents can join the Saturday excursion for £100 and must accompany students aged 5-9.

Junior - Free activities

Not offered.

Junior - Paid activities

There are social activities included in the price for the afternoons. This might include games in the playground, a trip to London, art, sports, music or drama.

Extra excursions are organised on Tuesdays and Thursdays to local attractions in London. On Saturday there are full day trips to local cities. Parents are able to join these trips at a cost of £100 per person.

Accommodation

Ratings of Skola compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 Skola LondonAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money3.4

Rating: 3.4/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Student opinions about Skola, London

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Liked
The proportion of learning and entertainment is great. Our eleven-year-old son liked it very much and we have already decided that next summer he will go not for one, but for three weeks.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Summer School - Teens Full Day - 1 week
22. Jul. 2022
Liked
Each lesson was taught by a different teacher, there was a constant change of activities during the lesson with the use of communicative methods
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The school is located on the third floor of the building where there are several language schools. There were no signboards, it was hard to find it the first day.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Homestay Executive
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments Everything was great, I liked everything
Course: General English 21 - 1 week
12. Aug. 2015
Liked
The division of courses at four different times with four teachers and different groups
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Other comments Great welcome and friendly teachers
Course: General English 30 - 1 week
28. Aug. 2013
Liked
The teachers. Everyone was polite and happy to teach us.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The social programs! Your time will pass in London very quickly, and if you don't know the places you should meet, it's better going with the teachers.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Other comments No!
Course: IELTS Preparation Course - Afternoon 15 - 6 weeks
30. Aug. 2016
Liked
Teachers, training sessions, social program, LONDON.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss If not for the first time in London - try to find your own accommodation. For adults (if renting a room in an apartment, not a hotel / hostel) it makes no sense to pay for breakfast - you can also buy musli, will be cheaper.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Superior Homestay
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Course: General English 21 - 4 weeks
14. Dec. 2013
Liked
Several mixed nationalities, courses of quality
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: General English 30 - 1 week
28. Aug. 2013
Liked
Very small, cozy school, nice, helpful staff.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Standard Homestay
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Other comments Nice teachers, very friendly with the students and children.
Course: General English - 1 week
12. May. 2016
Liked
The teachers' availability and competence
Insider tips about what future students should not miss I consider it essential that we appreciate the seriousness and professionalism of the school
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
1.0

Rating: 1/5.0

City/place
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Homestay Executive
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: General English 15 - 2 weeks
19. Oct. 2015
Liked
The teachers
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Homestay Executive
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: General English 15 - 3 weeks
25. Aug. 2014

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Regent's University, Inner Circle - NW1 4NS London
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Questions and answers about Skola

  • The free cancellation is only applicable for the school that has Free Cancellation stated on their school page. For the rest of the schools, our general terms and conditions apply.
    Louise Granath, LanguageCourse.Net - May 11, 2023

FAQ about Skola, London

  • The Summer School - Teens Half Day course is a half-day programme. It consists of English lessons only (3 lessons of 60 minutes per day). The full-day programme includes 15 hours of English lessons, lunch, 3 excursions and 3 afternoon activities.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 08, 2023
  • The fee is fixed per week. Unfortunately, the school does not give a discount for the missed day.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 11, 2023
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (150 £), Luton Airport (150 £), London Gatwick Airport (150 £), London Stansted Airport (150 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Skola varies from 16 students (10-17 year olds: 5 full-days per week) to 16 students (10-17 year olds: 5 full-days per week)
  • 100% of teachers at Skola hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Skola comes from Saudi Arabia with a 14% representation, followed by students from Italy (13%) and Russia (12%).

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