International Summer Programme (with English language)

Our International Summer Programme takes place on the main SOAS campus in central London, giving students the opportunity to experience campus life in Bloomsbury while making the most of everything that a major capital city like London has to offer.

If you want to study English in an academic setting or have the opportunity to follow an academic subject course using English, we offer a range of English language and introductory academic courses which can be studied over a 3, 6 or 9-week period between July and September.

The academic courses cover arts and humanities as well as social science subjects, ranging from art and literature to international relations and development studies. The teaching style is highly interactive and uses London as an extension to the classroom. It provides a great introduction to studying at an English-speaking university.

All courses consist of 18-20 hours of lesson time each week at SOAS University of London's Russell Square campus*. The English language courses cover development of all four language skills with a focus on reading and writing in the mornings and listening and speaking in the afternoons. 

The academic subject courses include lectures, seminar discussions and case studies, and support classes from a subject specialist English teacher. Students also carry out their own independent research and present their work at the end of the course.

Students on the International Summer Programme have access to campus facilities including the university's world-famous library, and accommodation is available in nearby halls of residence. Students also use London as a context for further exploration by going on study trips to interesting and relevant places in this historic capital city.

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• Students choosing an academic subject course are recommended to have at least an intermediate level of English (IELTS 5.5)  in order to understand the lectures, which are delivered at undergraduate level, and to engage in lively discussion in the seminars and tutorials.
• Students choosing the English Language Skills course are recommended to have at least a lower intermediate level of English (IELTS 4.5).
• Students choosing the Intensive Academic English course should have the equivalent of at least IELTS 5.0 in each skill subscore. 

As a SOAS Summer School student, you can choose to stay in our halls of residence located within 20 minute of the campus. You will have a single room and private bathroom, and share a kitchen and living space with 4-6 other program attendees. 

Attendees are not divided by country or course, giving you a chance meet people of all interests and from all around the world. As well as the room amenities, you will enjoy unlimited free Wifi in your accommodation and all across campus.

Please note: accommodation is not included in the tuition fee.

A 10% discount is available for partner universities.

Please note that refunds of course fees are made only at the discretion of SOAS. More information can be found on our terms and conditions.