Guildhouse School London
Bloomsbury townhouse school, ensuite or homestay, 15 hrs English + 5 sightseeing visits a week.
London
English Summer School in London
The UK capital and one of the most visited cities on earth, home to two of our schools: a Georgian townhouse in Bloomsbury and a modern university campus in Uxbridge.
Why London
What Makes This Location Different
- Two very different campuses: Guildhouse School sits in central Bloomsbury, walking distance from the British Museum; Brunel University's Uxbridge campus is a quieter, sports-facility-rich suburb 40 minutes from the centre by tube.
- The included weekly sightseeing programme at Guildhouse covers the British Museum, the Science Museum, Buckingham Palace, Covent Garden and more, five sightseeing visits a week are built into that course.
- Full Oyster-style travel cards are included for the whole stay at Guildhouse, so getting around the city during free time is already covered.
Getting There
Travel & Arrival
Both London schools are reachable from Heathrow, Gatwick and the Eurostar terminal at St Pancras. Your group leader or the school's own arrival team coordinates airport transfers, ask us to confirm the exact process for your dates when you book.
Schools Here
Our Schools in London
Brunel University, London Uxbridge
University campus with world-class sports facilities, ensuite residential, ages 10-18.
Guide
English Summer Courses in London for International Students
London is the most requested destination for a junior English summer school, and the two London schools we work with suit quite different students. Both run the same core: 15 hours of English lessons a week, placement-tested on arrival so every student joins the right level, with full-board accommodation, weekly excursions and supervised evening activities.
Central London or a university campus?
Guildhouse School London is a Georgian townhouse school in Bloomsbury, walking distance from the British Museum. Travel cards are included for the whole stay and students get five sightseeing visits a week around London, more than at any of our other schools. It takes individual students aged 14-17 and groups aged 12-18, with ensuite residence or homestay for groups.
Brunel University, Uxbridge is a modern campus in West London, around 40 minutes from the centre by tube. Students live in single ensuite rooms on campus and have the run of university sports facilities that have hosted British, US and Jamaican athletics teams. It takes groups aged 10-18.
What a week looks like
- Morning English lessons, Monday to Friday
- One full-day excursion a week, for example Cambridge, Brighton or Canterbury
- Half-day trips or London sightseeing: the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, Covent Garden
- Supervised evening activities, with 1 group leader for every 10 students
Not sure which suits your child? Read how to choose a UK summer school location, compare accommodation types, or ask an advisor for current dates and prices.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How old do students need to be for a London summer school?
At Guildhouse School London, individual students are 14-17 and groups 12-18. At Brunel University, Uxbridge, groups are 10-18. 18-year-olds are accepted only as part of a group whose students all return to secondary education the following September.
Is a London summer course only English lessons?
No. Lessons take 15 hours a week; the rest of the programme is excursions, London sightseeing visits and supervised evening activities, all included in the price.
Where do students stay in London?
At Guildhouse, in ensuite rooms at Premier House or Dinwiddy House, or in homestay for groups. At Brunel, in single ensuite rooms on the university campus.
How do students get from the airport?
Both London schools are reachable from Heathrow, Gatwick and St Pancras. Transfers are coordinated by your group leader or the school's arrival team; we confirm the exact arrangement for your dates when you book.
How much does a summer course in London cost?
The price depends on the school, the course, the number of weeks and the accommodation. Ask us for the current price for your dates; flights, travel insurance and visa fees are not included.