Embassy Junior Centre Canterbury, England UK
Darwin College, University of Kent - CT2 7NY Canterbury - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
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 (12 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week | 17 students (max)Offer!from£1,100£1,073 / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer Camp (12 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week | 17 students (max)
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£1,100£1,073 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 1,100 1,073 | 2,200 2,145 | 3,300 3,218 | 4,400 4,290 | 5,500 5,363 | 6,600 6,435 | 7,700 7,508 | 8,800 8,580 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 1,445 | 2,889 | 4,333 | 5,777 | 7,221 | 8,665 | 10,109 | 11,553 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 23 Jun 2026, 30 Jun 2026, 07 Jul 2026, 14 Jul 2026, 21 Jul 2026, 28 Jul 2026, 04 Aug 2026, 11 Aug 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested 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 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 12 years
- Age range:
- 12 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 17 / Average: 13
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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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
Group activity at Embassy Junior Centre 1/5
Students at Embassy Junior Centre2/5
Corridor in Embassy Junior Centre 3/5
Lessons in Canterbury 4/5
Break after studies5/5
Embassy Junior Centre (EC)
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% 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
- 12 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
- School's administrative fee
- £100
- 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 14.
- 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 320.
- London City: GBP 258.
- Luton: GBP 320.
- Unaccompanied Minor Fee (if student is travelling alone with their airline): GBP 45 (one way).
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026 - 22 Jun 2026, 19 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2026.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:
- £287 one way
£574 return (both ways) - London Gatwick Airport:
- £214 one way
£428 return (both ways) - London Stansted Airport:
- £290 one way
£580 return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for juniors (sample):
Activity Calendar
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Not offered.
Adults - Paid activities
- Not offered.
Junior - Free activities
- All activities are subject to a fee and are included in the package.
Junior - Paid activities
- Already included in the programme:
Activities are organised in between lessons and during the evenings. These activities could be on-site and near to the centre. These may include:
- Sports such as football, mini Olympics, rounders, table tennis, volleyball or basketball.
- Daytime activities such as scavenger hunts and drama workshops.
- Evening activities such as karaoke, talent show, and team games.
- Visits and excursions.
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 1073 £ 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 (287 £), London Gatwick Airport (214 £), London Stansted Airport (290 £)”
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
- Legal name/parent company
- STUDY GROUP UK LIMITED | Tax registration ID: GB927520817
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
- No
- 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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