Frequently Asked Questions
This page contains the answers to questions we are frequently asked about our company and programmes. We hope you find them useful.
If, after reading our FAQs, you still require assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team.
Our Programmes
Who are the tutors and programme leaders?
We believe in learning from the best. Our academic tutors are experts from top UK universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, and LSE, often holding PhDs or senior teaching positions. Our tour and adventure leaders are qualified professionals and specialists in their fields (e.g., certified outdoor instructors, accredited historical guides). All staff undergo rigorous background checks (DBS) to ensure student safety.
Who are the tutors and programme leaders?
We believe in learning from the best. Our academic tutors are experts from top UK universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, and LSE, often holding PhDs or senior teaching positions. Our tour and adventure leaders are qualified professionals and specialists in their fields (e.g., certified outdoor instructors, accredited historical guides). All staff undergo rigorous background checks (DBS) to ensure student safety.
What is included in the programme fee?
We believe in learning from the best. Our academic tutors are experts from top UK universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, and LSE, often holding PhDs or senior teaching positions. Our tour and adventure leaders are qualified professionals and specialists in their fields (e.g., certified outdoor instructors, accredited historical guides). All staff undergo rigorous background checks (DBS) to ensure student safety.
What is included in the programme fee?
We believe in learning from the best. Our academic tutors are experts from top UK universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, and LSE, often holding PhDs or senior teaching positions. Our tour and adventure leaders are qualified professionals and specialists in their fields (e.g., certified outdoor instructors, accredited historical guides). All staff undergo rigorous background checks (DBS) to ensure student safety.
How do I book a place on a programme?
You can book a place by completing the enrolment form on our website. To secure a place, a non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. Our team will then be in touch to confirm your place and guide you through the next steps.
How do I book a place on a programme?
You can book a place by completing the enrolment form on our website. To secure a place, a non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. Our team will then be in touch to confirm your place and guide you through the next steps.
When do I need to pay for my programme?
After the initial deposit, the remaining balance of the programme fee is due no later than 60 days before the start date. If you book less than 60 days before the start date, the full fee is payable at the time of booking.
When do I need to pay for my programme?
After the initial deposit, the remaining balance of the programme fee is due no later than 60 days before the start date. If you book less than 60 days before the start date, the full fee is payable at the time of booking.
What level of English is required to attend?
To ensure all students can fully participate in and benefit from our academic and social activities, we recommend a minimum English language level of upper-intermediate (B2 on the CEFR scale) or higher.
What level of English is required to attend?
To ensure all students can fully participate in and benefit from our academic and social activities, we recommend a minimum English language level of upper-intermediate (B2 on the CEFR scale) or higher.
Will I receive a certificate at the end?
Yes. Upon successful completion of the programme, all students receive a formal Certificate of Completion and a detailed academic report from their tutors, outlining their achievements and progress.
Will I receive a certificate at the end?
Yes. Upon successful completion of the programme, all students receive a formal Certificate of Completion and a detailed academic report from their tutors, outlining their achievements and progress.
Travel & Arrival
Do I need a UK visa?
Most international students (who are not UK or Irish citizens) will require a Standard Visitor visa to attend a short programme in the UK. While we are not permitted to give official immigration advice, we provide all enrolled students with the necessary supporting documentation for their visa application, including a formal letter of confirmation.
Do I need a UK visa?
Most international students (who are not UK or Irish citizens) will require a Standard Visitor visa to attend a short programme in the UK. While we are not permitted to give official immigration advice, we provide all enrolled students with the necessary supporting documentation for their visa application, including a formal letter of confirmation.
How do I get from the airport to the campus?
We offer a fully supervised, door-to-door airport transfer service from major London airports (like Heathrow and Gatwick) and key train stations. This service is designed to give parents peace of mind and ensure every student arrives safely at their accommodation. You can book this service after you enrol.
How do I get from the airport to the campus?
We offer a fully supervised, door-to-door airport transfer service from major London airports (like Heathrow and Gatwick) and key train stations. This service is designed to give parents peace of mind and ensure every student arrives safely at their accommodation. You can book this service after you enrol.
Life on the Programme
What is the accommodation like?
For our academic courses, students typically stay in single, private rooms within the safe and secure dormitories of our partner university campuses. For our adventure programmes, we use carefully selected, high-quality residential centres or hotels. In all cases, our own pastoral staff live on-site to provide round-the-clock support and supervision.
What is the accommodation like?
For our academic courses, students typically stay in single, private rooms within the safe and secure dormitories of our partner university campuses. For our adventure programmes, we use carefully selected, high-quality residential centres or hotels. In all cases, our own pastoral staff live on-site to provide round-the-clock support and supervision.
Can you accommodate special dietary requirements?
Yes. We can cater for most common dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, and nut allergies. Please provide us with full details on your enrolment form so we can make the necessary arrangements with our catering partners in advance.
Can you accommodate special dietary requirements?
Yes. We can cater for most common dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, and nut allergies. Please provide us with full details on your enrolment form so we can make the necessary arrangements with our catering partners in advance.
How are students supervised?
Student safety is our absolute number one priority. All our programmes have dedicated, 24/7 on-site staff, including pastoral care leads who are responsible for student well-being. We maintain a high staff-to-student ratio, and students are supervised during all scheduled classes, activities, and excursions.
How are students supervised?
Student safety is our absolute number one priority. All our programmes have dedicated, 24/7 on-site staff, including pastoral care leads who are responsible for student well-being. We maintain a high staff-to-student ratio, and students are supervised during all scheduled classes, activities, and excursions.
What does a typical day look like?
Each day is a balanced blend of structured learning in the morning, cultural excursions or practical workshops in the afternoon, and supervised social activities in the evening. There are also designated periods of free time for students to relax, socialise, and explore their surroundings safely with friends.
What does a typical day look like?
Each day is a balanced blend of structured learning in the morning, cultural excursions or practical workshops in the afternoon, and supervised social activities in the evening. There are also designated periods of free time for students to relax, socialise, and explore their surroundings safely with friends.
General Information
What kind of clothing should I pack?
We recommend packing comfortable, casual clothes for daily activities. You should also include one smart outfit for formal events like the graduation ceremony, some sportswear, comfortable walking shoes, and a waterproof jacket. A more detailed packing list will be provided in your pre-arrival information pack.
What kind of clothing should I pack?
We recommend packing comfortable, casual clothes for daily activities. You should also include one smart outfit for formal events like the graduation ceremony, some sportswear, comfortable walking shoes, and a waterproof jacket. A more detailed packing list will be provided in your pre-arrival information pack.
Can my parents visit me during the programme?
Parents are welcome to visit. However, to ensure the student gains the full benefit of the immersive programme, we recommend scheduling visits during designated free time. Please coordinate any planned visits with our on-site programme staff in advance.
Can my parents visit me during the programme?
Parents are welcome to visit. However, to ensure the student gains the full benefit of the immersive programme, we recommend scheduling visits during designated free time. Please coordinate any planned visits with our on-site programme staff in advance.
How much spending money should I bring?
As most essentials (meals, accommodation, activities) are included, students only need money for personal expenses like souvenirs, snacks, and extra shopping. We generally recommend around £100-£150 per week.
How much spending money should I bring?
As most essentials (meals, accommodation, activities) are included, students only need money for personal expenses like souvenirs, snacks, and extra shopping. We generally recommend around £100-£150 per week.
Hear From Our Alumni
Hear From Our Alumni
Mateo Rossi, Summer English Courses, Harrow School
“The experience of using English every day—not just in the classroom but on excursions and during activities—was transformative. I gained real-world communication skills and a new confidence that has set me apart in my university applications and shaped my entire academic journey.”
Chloe Dubois, English Adventures, Headington School
"The friendships I made with students from all over the world were invaluable. The supportive staff created a real community feel, and I’m still in touch with the friends and mentors I met on the programme. It was the perfect first step towards my future."
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