English Language Centre

The English Language Centre (ELC) reflects the importance the College places on the needs of the international student body. We provide a wide range of university preparation programmes that give students the academic and linguistic platform required for successful graduate study at King’s or other top UK universities. Our innovative International Two-Year Master's programmes (Graduate Diplomas in the first year) offer a bespoke approach to improving both your subject and linguistic skills.

Our teaching staff fully understand the challenges students face when coming to the UK and have extensive experience in developing and delivering focused pathway programmes. We have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and take a learner-centred approach in all programmes. Programmes are taught through a combination of lectures and seminars. Students are typically taught in small classes and each student is assigned a personal tutor who they meet on a regular basis.

The English Language Centre is a member of BALEAP, IATEFL and AULC and is accredited by the British Council. The 2009 British Council inspection awarded the Centre a total of 6 general areas of excellence, the highest score achieved across all Colleges of the University of London. 

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Students have access to the ELC Open Learning Centre, which has a dedicated computer suite to language learning and study skills and a wide range of materials to enhance learning in these areas. Students can also make use of a dedicated ELC student common room.

All College-wide funding opportunities are available for students once they progress onto their degree. Bursaries are available for the pre-sessional programme.