[skip to content]

International Foundation Courses and English Language Studies

Summer English Language and Academic Subject 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 2013 Brochure (pdf; 1402kb)

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

Look and see what it is like to be on the summer programme!

Look and see what it is like to be on the summer programme

 

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 1090 GBP (Summer 2013)

Accommodation per 3 weeks  670 GBP (room only) in Dinwiddy House, and all accommodation is on a self catering basis

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) 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. All rooms have complementary wireless internet access. 

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 2013 (pdf; 34kb) 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