Winter School - English Language & Culture

The Winter English Language and Culture module is designed to be an intensive and intellectually stimulating short course. The module provides students with an opportunity to develop their language skills at a B2 level (CEFR), whilst experiencing an immersive cultural experience in one of the world’s leading global cities.

The King’s UG Winter English Language & Culture Programme is a 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 B2 level (CEFR) and takes an active-learning, communicative approach to develop confidence and fluency in English.

This programme will increase the students’ understanding and appreciation of the different customs, cultural aspects and diversity of society in the United Kingdom. Alongside this it will develop students’ confidence, fluency and communicative ability in English. This programme will be offered as part of the Winter Open Enrolment portfolio.

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

Applicants must have studied English to at least level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR).

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

• IELTS score of 5.5 (or equivalent)
• TOEFL paper-based test: we require a minimum of 470
• TOEFL internet-based test: we require a minimum of 52
• TOEFL computer-based test: we require a minimum of 150
• Duolingo English: we require a minimum test score of 95
• CET 4 We require a score of 425 or above
• UEE (University Entrance Exam) We require equivalent to level B2 in CEFR

Group Presentation

The English Language & Culture module includes a minimum of 45 hours contact hours, as well as independent study, and assessment preparation.

Teaching takes place between 9am and 5pm from Monday to Friday in one of our central London campuses. Students will receive their module timetable before they arrive on campus in January 2025.