Top Summer Courses in English

Our International STEM Scholars program will prepare you for graduate engineering programs by providing focused training in academic speaking and research writing. During the six-week program, you will build skills to thrive in graduate school and the workplace. You’ll also earn credit hours in a special course taught by faculty from Tufts School of Engineering.

To apply for this program you must have:

Note that priority will be given to incoming Tufts M.S. students.

High school students in the Pre-College Program spend a summer in Washington, D.C., taking advantage of GW's expertise in global development, international relations, public policy and administration, politics, diplomacy, history, biomedical engineering, museum studies and the arts.

Top-tier faculty guide, inspire and empower students through immersive programs that connect academic experience with the real-world practice.

Our summer programs are intensive and exciting, allowing students to experience the academic rigors of learning in a college environment. They are academically-challenging courses that integrate lectures and seminars with exploration of area organizations.... [-]

This 2 week Summer programme can be delivered any time during the summer season from June till September. It combines language learning and holiday opportunities, includes a variety of activities and project work. Activities are to energise the students, however, preparation for them will be done in class to maximize language learning opportunities.

The course involves speaking and listening, reading, writing, vocabulary development, and is delivered at an age and ability appropriate level.... [-]

USC Gould's Summer Law and English (SLE) is a four-week program that strengthens your English speaking and writing proficiency while helping you build a foundation for future legal studies in the United States.

This summer's program will run from July 15 - August 9, 2019.

SLE is designed for international:

Beginner English Language students work in small groups to build confidence in all aspects of English Language.

English Language students work in small groups to build confidence in grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking, listening, reading, writing and colloquial English.

English Language students work in small groups to build confidence in grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking, listening, reading, writing and colloquial English. Full English immersion lies at the heart of ISSFT summer experience.

Working in small groups, classes will cover:

The University of Oxford is pleased to offer this preparatory course for new international students. The six-week intensive programme is designed to provide the necessary academic language and literacy skills to succeed in the English-speaking university environment. Its focus on written and spoken academic communication prepares you to perform at a high level from the very beginning of your degree course.

The Pre-Sessional Course is a full-time intensive course, geared towards improving the academic language and literacy of students in a compressed time-frame. It provides an opportunity to meet and connect with people from around the world, learn about British culture and visit places of interest in and around Oxford. This helps you integrate into University life quickly and effectively.... [-]

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Manchester Central School of English is delighted to have teamed up with a number of universities who have all agreed to accept our certificates as evidence of an English level. This means that anyone who has applied to a partnered university will not need to take a pre-sessional course or language test to meet the language requirement for entry.

What does this mean:

When you join Manchester Central School of English, let us know if you are interested in applying to any of the school's partnered universities or if you have applied already and have an offer. We can then help you map your English progress to reach the level required for acceptance onto your course. Once you have achieved the level required, we will give you a certificate with a report that shows your specific language level and this will be accepted by the universities mentioned above.... [-]

The exclusive summer program of ISSOS, offers high school students (aged 13-18) the unique opportunity to combine learning, creative enrichment and action-packed adventure in the world renowned and stunning university towns of St Andrews or Cambridge in the UK or New Haven, Connecticut in the United States. Students who gain a place at ISSOS will be able to create a personalised three-week program to suit both their academic needs and wider interests, by choosing one academic and one elective program.

Mornings at ISSOS are dedicated to academic study and our high-quality academic programs. Classes meet daily for three hours and, unlike other summer schools, we limit numbers in order to guarantee that all our students will benefit from small class sizes and individual attention. Academic Program Options:... [-]

Our EFL Summer School programme is an ideal way to learn English and improve your speaking, reading and writing skills. Study for 18 hours a week, which will give you plenty of time to explore Sheffield and immerse yourself in British culture in your free time.

The American Language Program at California State University, East Bay (ALP) offers a wide range of high-quality, English language and other programs for students from all over the world. Whether you are interested in improving your English, preparing for university studies in the United States, getting a post-bachelor's certificate, or experiencing life at an American university, we have a program for you!

This full-time exam-preparation course prepares students for the IELTS Academic exam. Students will become familiar with the format and requirements of the IELTS exam, learn test-taking strategies and techniques, and get detailed feedback from the instructor on practice test results.... [-]

Experience an amazing summer full of activities – and learn English! Students can expect a full daily programme of studying English, social activities and excursions, and fun and friendly staff – with plenty of opportunities to make new friends from all over the world. Now with exciting new locations available.

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The Presessional English for Academic Purposes - Law course has been designed for students who are close to their English language requirement.

This 10-week programme has been designed in collaboration with the University of Nottingham's School of Law to prepare students going on to postgraduate programmes in Law, particularly LLM courses.

If you meet the entry requirements for your postgraduate degree*, you may be eligible for a joint offer. With a joint offer:

Get your accommodation, food, social activities and more for much less than the price of a hotel.

Bournemouth is a popular place for tourists and visitors, especially during the busy summer months, with many hotels charging around £100 per night for accommodation, which doesn’t include food or other expenses.

Our residential programme offers excellent value for money to make sure you have everything taken care of to support your time whilst you are here studying your summer course with us.

You can choose to book our Summer Residential Programme alongside your 2 or 3-week summer course which includes University accommodation, breakfast and lunch plus our lively social programme of activities to make the most of your time in the evenings and weekends.... [-]

Our two-week ESL + NYC Experience includes 15 hours of classroom English language training and practice per week.

English language classes are taught by highly qualified and experienced ESL instructors. Students will visit the Empire State Building, Times Square, the Statue of Liberty and other iconic cityscapes in this program, which offer eye-catching views that make for an overall unforgettable experience, while also improving their English language speaking skills.

Manhattan College's English Language/NYC Experience Program will help you to combine English modalities and improve other skills. Our two-week intensive program contains sessions in English as a second language and exposure to some of New York's most eye-catching views.... [-]