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International Foundation Courses and English Language Studies

SOAS Summer Courses in London

“In a short period of time I gained a general view of the subject. […]. Professional and friendly staff helped me to experience an academic atmosphere and adapt to a different way of studying. I would recommend the summer courses to students who would like to sample the Higher education system of the UK”
- Student comment

If you are an international student and want to study academic English in London then come to IFCELS at SOAS. Take a look at the IFCELS Summer Course 2012 Brochure (pdf; 1731kb)

We offer a range of summer courses for English language development and introductions to academic subjects too. These courses are a great introduction to studying at an English speaking university.

You will need to be at least 17 years of age and have graduated from High school to apply

Summer in the heart of London with SOAS in 2012 will be an exciting place to be with the Olympics happening!
Our courses for Summer 2012 will run in 3 blocks from 9th to 27th July, 30th July to 17th August and 20th August to 7th September. Book early to avoid disappointment.

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Subject Based Summer Courses with English Language Support 

English language requirements for students choosing subject courses: 

Students need at least an intermediate level of English in order to understand the lectures, which are delivered at undergraduate level, and to engage in lively discussion in the seminars and tutorials

Academic English Summer Courses

The Summer Programme is intended for students with at least a pre-intermediate level of English and is not suitable for beginners or students with elementary level English. The English courses are offered at different levels, from pre-intermediate to advanced.

Contact Us

If you need any more information please see the frequently asked questions, and if you still have a query, you can contact us on summer@soas.ac.uk or ring +44 (0)20 7898 4800.

Fees

Tuition per 3-week course 1035 GBP

Accommodation per 3 weeks  630 GBP (room only) in Dinwiddy or Paul Robeson House, OR 750 GBP (breakfast included) in International Hall (see below)

We recommend you apply early, especially if you want accommodation in the SOAS Halls of Residence.

You will be sent an invoice for the course fees when you have accepted the offer of a place on the course. A letter of registration will be provided for visa purposes when you have paid the full fees. Refunds of accommodation and course fees are made only at the discretion of SOAS.

Accommodation options

Self catering accommodation is available in the SOAS Hall of Residence (Dinwiddy House & Paul Robeson House) within easy walking distance of the Russell Square campus, where the teaching takes place. Accommodation is in single rooms with private shower and toilet; shared cooking and laundry facilities are available. Please note that students taking Block 2 (30 July-17 August) & Block 3 (20 August - 7 September) will be allocated to Dinwiddy House. All other programmes will be accommodated in Paul Robeson House. The fee for these 2 halls is 630 GBP per 3 weeks.

Alternatively, students can request accommodation in International Hall (Inter-Collegiate Hall), located just 8 minutes walk from SOAS Russell Square campus. Breakfast is included in the price of 750 GBP per 3 weeks. Students can also buy meals from the hall's restaurant on an ad-hoc basis.

UPDATE 23/02/2012
PLEASE NOTE. We now have no more rooms available for combined Blocks of study, (Blocks 1 and 2, 8 July to 18 August) in Dinwiddy and Paul Robeson House
IMPORTANT NOTE OLYMPICS IN LONDON

The 2012 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will take place in London from 27th July until 9th September. Accommodation during this period is likely to be in high demand, so we advise that you make accommodation arrangements as soon as possible. Available places in the SOAS halls of residence are strictly limited and are allocated on a 'first come, first served' basis. Please ensure you book early to avoid disappointment. 

Application

Please fill in the online application form, or this word version application form which you can then send as an attachment to: ifcels@soas.ac.uk OR print off the Summer: Application Form 2012 (pdf; 27kb) and post it to:

Head of Department International Foundation Courses & English Language Studies (IFCELS)
SOAS (University of London)
23/24 Russell Square
London WC1H 0XG
UK