English Language & Culture

Pre-University English Language & Culture 

The King's College London Pre-University Summer School is designed for academically motivated students looking to excel in a global context. Students need to be enrolled in their final two years of high school and are aged 16 and 17. Students must be aged 16 before the start date of their course. 

The King’s Pre-University Summer English Language & Culture Programme is a one or two-week course aimed at students who want to continue developing their English language skills alongside studying aspects of UK culture on campus in London. This intensive course is for students who are at a B1 level (CEFR) and takes an active-learning, communicative approach to develop confidence and fluency in English. Students can join the course for Session 3, Session 4 or both. 

Please provide evidence of your English proficiency from the list below: 

• IELTS score of 4.5 (or equivalent) 
• TOEFL paper-based test: we require a minimum of 407 
• TOEFL internet-based test: we require a minimum of 33 
• TOEFL computer-based test: we require a minimum of 100 
• Duolingo English, we require a minimum test score of 70 

Undergraduate English Language and Culture 

Open to students who are currently, or have been, enrolled in an undergraduate degree programme. 

Applicants must have studied English to at least level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR). 

Please provide evidence of your English proficiency from the list below: 

• IELTS score of 5.5 (or equivalent) 
• TOEFL paper-based test: we require a minimum of 470 
• TOEFL internet-based test: we require a minimum of 52 
• TOEFL computer-based test: we require a minimum of 150 
• Duolingo English: we require a minimum test score of 95 
• CET 4 We require a score of 425 or above 
• UEE (University Entrance Exam) We require equivalent to level B2 in CEFR 

Pre-University Safeguarding and Supervision  

We are committed to the health, safety, security and wellbeing of young people who participate in our Summer Programmes. Safeguarding arrangements are overseen by the Designated Safeguarding Officers.     

Students are also assigned dedicated Summer Assistants throughout the programme. They support and supervise students at all times, other than when they are in their rooms and during scheduled independent time. This includes all extracurricular activities on and off site. Students staying in King’s residences have 24-hour support provided by Summer Assistants who will stay in campus accommodation alongside Summer School students.    

Further information on safeguarding can be found in Information for Applicants, under Policies. If you have any questions regarding safety or supervision, please contact us.    

With so many things to do in London, budgeting can be a challenge. It can be a good idea to plan in advance and get a picture of the financial cost of living in London. Living expenses will depend on the choices of the student and although London can be expensive, there are opportunities to get the best out of London on a limited budget.    

For students on the Pre-University Summer School, breakfast and dinner are provided as part of the accommodation package. Students need to consider allocating money for other meals and consumables. We also encourage students to bring a small amount of spending money for gifts. Please be advised that many shops and restaurants in London are cashless and may accept only payments by card.