Top Summer Courses in English

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.

Session II: July 1 - August 10, 2018

Summer English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses are a good option for international visiting students interested in developing academic writing, research and communication skills.

Students with TOEFL scores between 550 and 600 (or other equivalents) are encouraged to take at least one EAP course.

If you're a student from a partner institution, contact us to confirm rates.

Rates below are estimates for Summer 2018. Final tuition rates will be updated in February 2018.

(2 courses, 6 weeks, undergraduate or graduate students)

Our Institute for International Scholars will prepare you for graduate school programs by providing focused training in writing and communication skills. Our seminar classes closely resemble the classroom experience of U.S. graduate programs. During the six-week program, you will build the skills and confidence necessary for success in your graduate school experience while exploring the Greater Boston area.

To apply for this program you must have:

Your program will consist of two main classes and afternoon extracurricular activities and excursions. You are invited to participate in the Discover America excursions on Wednesday afternoons that explore the greater Boston area. Classes meet weekdays from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Classes have an average of 10 students and last 1 hour and 45 minutes.... [-]

Singapore, an energetic city-state with diverse cultures interwoven with mosaic patterns. Join a summer program that feels global with SIM, one of Singapore's leading private education institutions, also known as a world city!

This summer course is a great step towards a world full of opportunities. Set in the international city of Singapore, with its diverse values and allowing people to experience different cultures, IPS @ SIM aims to enhance the five capabilities needed to be active in the global world.

~ Global Competence, Creative Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence, Digital Intelligence ~... [-]

An Intensive English programme allows you to get the desired level in a short period of time. To ensure a better result Intensive English should be booked with homestay accommodation so that the students get the chance to completely immerse in the language and 
culture of the UK.


A Intensive English programme focuses on all 4 skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as vocabulary development, pronunciation and grammar. It covers beginner to advanced levels.


There are 6 levels. Each level takes 120 hours. These levels are divided into 2 sublevels, which are 60 hours long. Each level takes 1 month to complete.

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.... [-]

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 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 part-time program is designed for professionals and business-oriented students who want to focus on English for the business environment. The program includes 15 hours of study per week.

Participants will:

The Bucksmore Three Capitals tour takes a summer school on the road as students combine English language learning with travelling the UK.

30 hours of English tuition over two weeks and group cultural projects, students are given the opportunity to explore the differences between all three countries. With private coach travel between London, York, Edinburgh, the Lake District and Cardiff, young explorers are provided with the best possible experience.

Bucksmore Three Capitals offers the opportunity for students to improve their English and understand cultural differences within the United Kingdom.

Samiad’s core programme for 2019 is our award-nominated English plus Multi-activity programme.

This course is a great way to learn English and also experience a wide range of different sports, games, arts and crafts. From football to murder mystery games, painting to baking and swimming to rope climbing, students will improve their communication and team-building skills whilst also refining their English language ability at the same time.

Students will study 15 hours of English Language tuition per week run by highly qualified EFL teachers, whilst our structured afternoon and evening activity schedule will be run by our experienced Samiad activity leaders with an industry leading staff to student ratio of 1:6.... [-]

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.

At ISSOS we believe that learning English is about more than studying words and phrases — we see it as a chance to explore new ideas and cultures and develop communication skills that will take you around the world.

This exciting interactive summer school course catering for 13-18 year-olds of all ability levels, assists students to become proficient in the English language while immersing them in an English-speaking environment. Students receive daily instruction from experienced teachers who ensure that all core skills (speaking, reading, writing and listening) are practiced.... [-]

The Presessional English for Academic Purposes - Engineering five week course is designed in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering and prepares students going on to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Engineering.

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

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 Summer EduFun program is a full-fledged study-abroad program that has been carefully designed to instill not only the English skills and IELTS strategies during summer time, but to also empower the youth to objective social and cultural experiences toward accelerated personal growth and innovation.

The EduFun program primarily aims at escalating the learning of the best strategies to score higher in the IELTS test. Throughout the program, the students will also be exposed to numerous extra-curricular activities through which they can reinforce their communication and interpersonal skills. There are also other activities, including visits to landmarks, picnics, mall shopping, movie nights, and other activities that educational and entertaining. During the EduFun program, students will also enjoy well-supervised and objective social activities during distinctive excursions every Saturday. This can call deep attention to the conduct of real-life dialogues so that students can improve their verbal and social skills and maximize their learning outcomes. This year, the Summer EduFun will be focusing on IELTS Preparation & other skill enriching activities & workshops.... [-]