Pre-University English Language & Culture (Session 4)

King’s Pre-University summer courses offer participants an in-depth exploration of the chosen subject area(s) at degree level and give students experience of university-level study. King’s courses provide insight into the key debates, themes and cutting-edge research areas of each of the subjects. Students will enjoy research-enriched teaching through seminars, lectures, workshops and experiential learning activities. Students will need to successfully complete the assignments of each module and meet attendance requirements in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.

This programme will increase your understanding and appreciation of the different customs, cultural aspects and diversity of society in the United Kingdom. Alongside this it will develop your confidence, fluency and communicative ability in English. 

By the end of the module, you should have:

• Developed your confidence, fluency and communicative ability in English through participating in groupwork, small group classes, presentations and lectures. 
• Developed a greater understanding of aspects of UK culture and society through texts, lectures and experiential learning  
• Develop their intercultural competence through interacting with others from different backgrounds  

The King's College London Pre-University Summer School is designed for academically motivated students looking to excel in a global context. Students need to be enrolled in their final two years of high school and are aged 16 and 17. Students must be aged 16 before the start date of their course.

The King’s Pre-University Summer English Language & Culture Programme is a one or two-week course aimed at students who want to continue developing their English language skills alongside studying aspects of UK culture on campus in London. This intensive course is for students who are at a B1 level (CEFR) and takes an active-learning, communicative approach to develop confidence and fluency in English.

Please provide evidence of your English proficiency from the list below:

• IELTS score of 4.5 (or equivalent)
• TOEFL paper-based test: we require a minimum of 407
• TOEFL internet-based test: we require a minimum of 33
• TOEFL computer-based test: we require a minimum of 100
• Duolingo English, we require a minimum test score of 70

Taught on-campus between 9am and 5pm from Monday to Friday.

More information on our fees, entry requirements and residential package can be found on the Pre-University Summer School homepage.

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