To view the available courses/modules in each session, please click on the session you are interested in from the menu below.
Classes are a mix of lecture and seminar, totalling 35 hours of contact. Learning is interactive and may include discussion groups, role play, simulation games and Q&A sessions with guest speakers, depending on the academic subject.
Attendance at all sessions is compulsory and is monitored. Those who miss sessions will not receive a King's Participant Record of Achievement at the end of the course.
Assessment is designed to reflect university-level assignments. Feedback from tutors will allow students to see how well they have performed and where they can improve. Upon completion of the programme and course assignments, students receive a King’s certificate of attendance.
One session (1 week): £2,900 £2,795*
Two sessions (2 weeks): £5,800 £5,395**
Three sessions (3 weeks): £8,700 £7,830**
*Fees valid for applications one session received by 31 January 2024. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts or promotions. Subject to availability at the time of application. Single session ( 1 week fee valid from 1 February 2024 - £2,900.
**Fees valid for applications for two or three sessions received by 31 March 2024. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts or promotions. Subject to availability at the time of application.
The cost of the academic programme would normally cover:
• Academic tuition for the course of your choice
• Course materials (including building materials, lab supplies and protective equipment where applicable)
• Access to the King’s digital teaching platform KEATS
• On campus Wi-Fi
• Use of campus facilities, such as library, classrooms and catering facilities
• Certificate of participation on completion of the programme
• Support and supervision by a dedicated member of staff during the academic day (Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm)
For accommodation inclusive prices, please see tab Accommodation and Residential Packages.
Application Processing Fee - £60
The application processing fee is automatically added to the Programme Fee at the time your application is submitted. Early applicants who submit their application by 31 January 2024, can take advantage of our £0.00 processing fee offer. Please note that in the event of a cancellation, the processing fee will be deducted from your refund along with any cancellation charges you may incur in line with our terms and conditions.
A place on the programme is confirmed once full payment of the programme fees is received. Please visit our How To Apply page for information about how to apply and pay.
Please be advised that the above prices apply to the academic courses only.
All successful applicants will be required to return an Agreement to Study form signed by their parent or legal guardian.
One session ( 1 week): £3,395 £3,290*
Two sessions (2 weeks): £6,790 £6,210 **
Three sessions (3 weeks): £10,185 £9,315 **
*Fees valid for applications one session received by 31 January 2024. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts or promotions. Subject to availability at the time of application. Single session ( 1 week fee valid from 1 February 2024 - £3,385.
**Fees valid for applications for two or three sessions received by 31 March 2024. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts or promotions. Subject to availability at the time of application.
The cost of the residential programme would normally cover:
• Academic tuition for the course of your choice
• Course materials (including building materials, lab supplies and protective equipment where applicable)
• Access to the King’s digital teaching platform KEATS
• Accommodation and on campus Wi-Fi
• Breakfast
• Use of campus facilities, such as library, classrooms and catering facilities
• Social activities (excluding travel)
• Certificate of participation on completion of the programme
• 24 hours a day 7 days a week support and supervision by a dedicated member of staff
Pre-University students under the age of 18 (16 and 17 years old) will be staying in Stamford Street Apartments King’s hall of residence.
Address: 127 Stamford St, London, SE1 9NQ
Students are allocated single en-suite rooms with shower in blocks and floors exclusively dedicated to the King’s Pre-University Summer School. Linen and towels are provided in the room.
Application Processing Fee - £60
The application processing fee is automatically added to the Residential Package at the time your application is submitted. Early applicants who submit their application by 31 January 2024, can take advantage of our £0.00 processing fee offer. Please note that in the event of a cancellation, the processing fee will be deducted from your refund along with any cancellation charges you may incur in line with our terms and conditions.
Places in the programme in granted on first-come first-serve basis. Once all spaces are full, we reserve the right to close a course early.
A place on the programme is confirmed once full payment of the programme fees is received. Please visit our How To Apply page for information about how to apply and pay.
All successful applicants will be required to return an Agreement to Study form signed by their parent or legal guardian.
The King's College London Pre-University Summer School is open to high-achieving students who are about to start or who are enrolled in their final two years of high school, and are typically aged 16 and 17. To apply for the Summer School, students must be aged 16 before the start date of their course.
As this is an intensive social and academic experience delivered by King's Faculty, it is essential that all applicants are independent, mature and motivated students.
Entry Requirements
As part of the application process you will need to upload the following:
- Official confirmation of your most recent high school grades
- Evidence of your English language proficiency
The Pre-University Summer School is taught and assessed entirely in English. Applicants must have studied English to at least level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR), If your first language is not English, please provide evidence of your English proficiency from the list below:
- English language O-Level/IGCSE/GCSE grade C
- International Baccalaureate Standard Level English, grade 4
- IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill
- TOEFL paper-based test: we require a minimum of 547 with minimum 53 in all skills.
- TOEFL internet-based test: we require a minimum of 72 with minimum 17 in all skills.
- TOEIC, minimum score of 685 in all skills
- Cambridge Advanced Certificate grade C
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English, pass
- Cambridge First Certificate, grade B
- CET-4 (China) 493
- Duolingo English Test, we require a minimum test score of 95
If your English language qualifications are not listed we will need an official letter from your school verifying that it is the equivalent of level B2 in the CEFR.
If the medium of instruction at your high school is English and you have studied there for a minimum of two years, this will be considered as evidence of proficiency.
Safeguarding and Supervision
King’s College London is 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 course assistants (during the academic day) and residential assistants (for students staying in King’s residences), through the programme. They support and supervise students at all times, other than when they are in their rooms and during scheduled independent time.
Students are supervised by the Residential Assistants team for all extracurricular activities including external visits. All residential assistants stay in campus accommodation alongside Summer School students to provide 24-hour support.
Further information on safeguarding, can be found in the Useful Information section of our website under Policies.
If you have any questions regarding safety or supervision, please contact us.
Financial information and budgeting
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 is provided as part of the accommodation package. They need to consider allocating money for other meals as well as travel around London and consumables. Information on travel fares can be found on the Transport for London website.
Aside from that, we encourage students to bring a small amount of spending money for gifts. Please be advised that a lot of shops and restaurants in London are cashless and may accept only payments by card.