Royal Holloway, University of London Summer Course
A two-week residential English summer programme for students aged 10-17 at Royal Holloway, University of London, combining lessons, campus life and UK excursions.
Royal Holloway, University of London Summer Course
A two-week residential English summer programme for students aged 10-17 at Royal Holloway, University of London, combining lessons, campus life and UK excursions.
TL;DR
Residential Royal Holloway summer English course for ages 10-17, with 15 hours of weekly lessons, campus accommodation, meals and excursions across London, Brighton and Oxford.
What is Royal Holloway, University of London Summer Course?
Oxford International Juniors’ Royal Holloway, University of London summer course gives students aged 10-17 a residential English language experience on a historic university campus in Egham, Surrey. The programme combines 15 hours of weekly English lessons with campus activities, full-day excursions to destinations such as London, Brighton and Oxford, meals, accommodation and cultural experiences.
Who should consider this?
Best for
Students aged 10-17 who want a residential English language summer programme on a UK university campus, available to groups and individual students.
Not ideal if
Students looking for a non-residential day-only programme, a purely academic university credit course, or an online course are not the primary fit for this residential junior summer programme.
Is it worth it?
This programme offers structured English language instruction designed to build functional skills in various real-life contexts. Participants benefit from focused practice in all key language areas and gain confidence in using English through group collaborations and projects. However, outcomes depend on individual learner engagement and language background. The academic environment and in-person format provide opportunities for language immersion, but prospective students should consider if the programme aligns with their personal learning goals and language level.
What you actually do
Step-by-step process
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Study English for 15 hours per week, complete creative projects and review sessions, live on the Royal Holloway campus, join onsite activities, and take excursions to places including London, Brighton and Oxford.
Key dates and deadlines
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | |
|---|---|---|---|
Application Deadline | 17 Jun 2026 | Europe/London | Track |
Application Deadline | 17 Jun 2026 | Europe/London | Track |
Application Deadline | 17 Jun 2026 | Europe/London | Track |
Programme Start | 17 Jun 2026 | Local | Track |
Application Deadline | 17 Jun 2026 | Europe/London | Track |
Programme End | 1 Jul 2026 | Local | Track |
Programme Start | 1 Jul 2026 | Local | Track |
Programme End | 15 Jul 2026 | Local | Track |
Programme Start | 15 Jul 2026 | Local | Track |
Programme Start | 29 Jul 2026 | Local | Track |
Programme End | 29 Jul 2026 | Local | Track |
Programme End | 12 Aug 2026 | Local | Track |
Eligibility and requirements
- Ages 10-17 years
- Open to groups and individual students
- English levels Elementary to Proficiency
- programme can be adjusted to lower English levels
- Optional Employability for the 21st Century syllabus is available for students aged 14+ with minimum English level B1, subject to minimum 12 students
- Optional Academic Skills for Higher Education syllabus requires minimum English level B1 and minimum 12 students
Cost, funding, and what's included
Entry cost
£2,375
What's included
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on campus; packaged meals on excursions; accommodation; transportation passes; activities, excursions and entrances as per the sample programme.
How to apply
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Apply via Succeed
Curriculum / what you'll study
The programme covers the following focus areas.
Curriculum
The programme brings English to life through fun, engaging lessons that build all core language skills. Lessons focus on collaboration through creative projects and review sessions, using English in real-world contexts. Oxford International’s junior syllabus covers A1-C2 levels and develops listening, reading, writing and speaking through engaging projects and real-life communication practice.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
Daily schedule overview
A typical day during the programme.
Schedule
The sample two-week programme includes arrivals, English lessons, onsite activities, evening events, half-day excursions and full-day excursions. Examples include Egham, London, Brighton, Oxford, Kensington Museums, Hyde Park, shopping on Oxford Street, karaoke, international evening, talent and fashion show, and a farewell party.
Schedule may vary. Detailed timetable provided upon enrollment.
Teaching faculty / mentors
Lessons are taught at Royal Holloway as part of Oxford International Juniors’ English programme. The programme highlights 15 hours of English lessons per week and engaging lessons that build core language skills through collaboration, creative projects and review sessions.
Accommodation, meals, and campus experience
Residential plan
Students stay on the Royal Holloway campus, including the famous Founder’s Building and modern single ensuite rooms, with standard bedrooms with shared bathrooms in Founder’s. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided on campus, with packaged meals on excursions.
Location detail
Royal Holloway’s campus is set in 135 acres of parkland in Egham, around 25 miles from central London. Egham Station is around a 20-minute walk with direct rail links to Waterloo and Richmond, and local buses connect to Windsor and Staines.
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