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Kaplan International English:
Kaplan International offers summer and year-round English courses in Australia for adults and juniors / teens. Our seven English language schools are located in Sydney (Sydney city centre and Manly) in New South Wales, Melbourne in Victoria, Brisbane and Cairns in Queensland, Adelaide in South Australia, and Perth in Western Australia. Teens and juniors (ages 12-17) can take our English for Young Learners program at our Cairns school.

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Photo of Summer & Vacation English Courses in AustraliaEnglish Courses in Summer for Adults:

Vacation English Course:
- Available in Sydney City Centre, Sydney Manly, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, and Cairns

General English Course:
- Available in Sydney City Centre, Sydney Manly, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, and Cairns

Intensive English Course:
- Available in Sydney City Centre, Sydney Manly, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, and Cairns

Business English Course:
- Available in Melbourne, Perth, and Brisbane

Intensive Business English:
- Available in Sydney City Centre, and Perth

English Evening Classes:
- Available in Sydney City Centre, Sydney Manly, and Perth

English for Academic Purposes:
- Available in Sydney City Centre, Melbourne, Perth, and Brisbane

General English Academic Year:
- Available in Sydney City Centre, Sydney Manly, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, and Cairns

General English Academic Semester (6 months)
- Available in Sydney City Centre, Sydney Manly, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, and Cairns

Cambridge and IELTS Exam Preparation:
- Available in Sydney City Centre, Sydney Manly, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, and Cairns

English for Juniors / Teens:
- English for Young Learners ages 12-17 - available in Cairns only


Vacation English Course:
All of our English schools in Australia offer the Vacation English course which is the ideal option for students who wish to combine English classes with a holiday in Australia.

It is our least intensive course option, helping you to improve your English language skills through 20 General English lessons per week but leaving you with plenty of free time for sightseeing and leisure activities. 

The Kaplan International Colleges optional activities program will give the opportunity to explore the highlights of your host country in your spare time.
 
The Vacation English course is designed for students aged 16 or more with elementary, intermediate or advanced levels of English. The minimum course length is 2 weeks and you can choose to study for anything up to 52 weeks. The average class size is 12 and the maximum class size is 15.

Classes are scheduled in the morning or the afternoon and English lessons will focus on practical, everyday English including:

- Reading English
- Writing English
- Listening to English
- Speaking English

Our experienced team of teachers will focus your study on the four main language disciplines of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Your fluency and confidence will increase rapidly thanks to Kaplan’s proven communicative teaching method.

For further information on any of the summer ESL programs offered by Kaplan International Colleges in Australia including dates and fees, please contact us quickly via our Contact Page.

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Address: Various locations across Australia including, Sydney, NSW , Australia
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2026-04-17 were from:

Medan,Sumatera Utara, Indonesia; Pervolia, Cyprus; irun, Spain; Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic; Pasuruan, Indonesia; agadir, Morocco; Cuernavaca, Mexico; Tokyo, Japan; Reading, Turkey; Karawang west Java, Indonesia; and more.
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Kaplan International Colleges, London
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Kaplan International Colleges is a leading provider of English language courses and other study abroad programs for students from more than 100 countries around the world. We have two English schools in the heart of London: Covent Garden and Leicester Square. We offer a range of summer and year-round English courses to students from around the world.

Our Vacation English course is ideally suited to students (16+) who want to combine learning the English language with sightseeing and leisure activities. It consists of 20 General English lessons per week and our optional activities program will give the opportunity to explore the highlights of your host country in your spare time. Students can choose to study from 2 - 52 weeks and this program is suitable for elementary to advanced levels.

Kaplan International Colleges London offers a vibrant night life, stunning architecture, beautiful parks, international cuisine and the finest museums and galleries. With its fashionable clubs and bars and world-renowned theatres, few cities can offer visitors such a diverse range of things to see and do in one place.
Summer and year-round English courses in London for adults include:
- Vacation English
- General English
- Intensive English
- Business English
- IELTS Exam Preparation
- Cambridge FCE, CAE & CPE Exam Preparation
- Homestay Program with English Host Family
Arts University Bournemouth (AUB)
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• Join us at Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) for an educational and cultural summer experience to remember!

• Established in 1885, AUB is a leading provider of high-quality creative arts education to UK & international students, recognised as one of the UK’s leading arts universities.

• AUB offers 3-week and 2-week specialist summer courses (UK & international students of ages 14 to 18+) in a range of fields including Animation, Fashion, Make-up, Film Making, Architecture, Portfolio Preparation for Art, Design & Media, and more. We also provide a residential programme.

• Our new course "Creative Thinking & Skills Development" is for students 18 years of age and over.

• Achieve a AUB Certificate of Attendance. Ideal for CV’s and university applications.

• Experience world-class facilities (including a large art and design library), and be supported by highly-acclaimed teaching staff while making a network of new friends from around the globe.

• Situated on the picturesque South coast, Bournemouth is renowned for its beaches and it’s cosmopolitan vibe. It’s also less than a 2 hour train ride to London.

Student Review:
“AUB’s summer courses are a brilliant way to try new subjects in a new place - loved every second” - Anna, Italy
Creative Arts Summer School: 

3 Week Summer Courses
23 July to 9 August 2019, for ages 16+

• British Architecture & Design
• Introduction to Animation
• Drawing & Illustration
• Fashion Design & Styling
• Creative Make-up Academy
• Practical Filmmaking
• Portfolio Preparation for the Arts
• Optional Residential Course

2 week Summer Courses:
Residential course for ages 14 to 16 years
29 July – 9 August 2019
Subjects:

• Animation, Digital Photography, Drawing, Fashion, Graphic Design, Illustration, Mixed Media, Print Making, Adobe, Animation. 

There is also the option of just the 2-week course without lodging.
Australian International College of Language, Gold Coast, Queensland
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• The Australian International College of Language (AICOL) is a government-accredited English language school located in Southport, a suburb of the city of Gold Coast in Queensland, north-east Australia.

• Established in 1993, we are the oldest English language school on the Gold Coast and offer accredited English language courses year-round, as well as summer and winter study tour camps for international students from around the world of all ages and abilities.

• We teach English to adults, teenagers and children from around the world. Our English courses are available in summer and year-round (including a Winter camp).

• Summer is an especially good time for many of our adult students, as families choose to bring their children with them in their school holidays.

• Their children can then be placed in our young learner courses whilst their parents enjoy our adult classes.
English Courses in Summer include:

• General English course: Full-time & part-time study options available.
• Exam preparation for the Cambridge FCE & CAE, IELTS and TOEIC exams
• Private English lessons
• English for Academic Purposes
• English for Young Learners
• Intensive English for High School preparation
• Summer camps for kids, teens, parents & grandparents (June/July/Aug) 
• Winter Camp / Study Tour for Individual Students & Groups (Jan/Feb)
• Autumn Camp - September/October
• Spring Camp – March/April 2020
• Homestay accommodation with local host family

ONLINE English classes via Zoom video.
West George College, Glasgow
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West George College is a small, friendly, private college situated 5 minutes from the city centre of Glasgow, Scotland and a short walk to Glasgow's stylish West End. We offer summer English courses for students from EU countries. These courses are ideal for college / University students who need to improve their English for entry to a UK institution, or simply to better their job prospects, or simply for a fun and educational summer break!

Glasgow is a thriving, cosmopolitan city with an interesting history, traditions and culture. West George College has experienced, educated and TEFL certified tutors who will guide you through the intensive ESOL course and make your stay in Glasgow as fun as possible.

We are in partnership with EDI and Pearsons Academic English accreditation.
- Summer English Courses for EU Students:
ESOL International - pre-intermediate and intermediate English courses.
ISSOS, Summer School 2026 at St Andrews & Cambridge Universities
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In 2026, ISSOS will again offer stimulating, all-inclusive 3-week summer courses for UK and international students aged 13-18 years old:

St Andrews, Scotland Session 1:  Sun 28 June- Sun 19 July 2026
St Andrews, Scotland Session 2:  Wed 22 July- Wed 12 Aug 2026
Cambridge, England:  Wed 8 July - Wed 29 July 2026.

The programs will be held in July and August in St. Andrews in Scotland and Cambridge in England - university towns that provide a stunning, unique and safe location.

• Both UK summer schools operate from the world-famous universities and take full advantage of their fantastic facilities.

• Our residential summer schools aim to offer a balanced experience of academics, fun and culture.

• ISSOS are proud to provide high quality academic programs which attract students from all over the world, representing over 80 nationalities.
Summer 2026 - Residential Programmes:

Academic Program options - St. Andrews:
• English Language
• Study Skills
• IB Extended Essay
• Debate Program
• Youth Leadership
• Creative Writing

with 1 Elective: Film, Art, Theatre, Golf, or Tennis.

Academic Program options - Cambridge:
• English Language
• Study Skills
• Debating
• Journalism
• Business Studies & Entrepreneurship

with 1 Elective: Photography, Outdoor Leadership, Theatre, or Tennis.
Language and Music For Life, Summer Music Camps in UK 2026
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• Founded in 1997, Language and Music for Life (LMFL) offers a unique 2-week summer music and language courses for British & international students in North Yorkshire, England.

• LMFL provides quality one-to-one training in a wide range of instruments & voice tuition to enthusiastic musicians of all levels & ages (children aged 5+, teenagers & adults). In addition, we offer English and foreign language classes in private lessons or small groups.

• Designed primarily for highly motivated musicians with a willingness to learn; enabling them to derive maximum benefit from high quality tuition, the course is open to musicians preparing for national, international exams or competitions, skilled amateurs and "tourist musicians".

• Our Summer Course 2026 will be hosted by Giggleswick School, a co-educational day and boarding school in a beautiful part of North Yorkshire, England. It is accessible from all parts of the UK through excellent road, rail and air links (Approximately 380km from London, 57 km from Leeds, and 100km from Manchester. The closest international airport is Manchester International Airport, just 70 miles away, with direct flights from major cities in UK, USA & Europe).

• During the course, students can take world-recognized Trinity College London exams.

• Trinity College London provides exams & qualifications in over 60 countries, and LMFL provides our students with the opportunity to take Trinity College music qualifications.
2 Week Summer Music Camp UK 2026:

• Musical Tuition / Masterclasses:
Individual tuition in Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano including jazz piano, Harp, Flute & Piccolo; Saxophone, Clarinet, Oboe, Brass, Guitar (acoustic & electric), & Drums. Orchestra conducting; Composition; Choir; Chamber music; Musicianship (new), Jazz ensemble.

• Singing / Vocals:  Classical Singing - Vocal technique & interpretation of classical songs & arias. Opera workshop.
Jazz Singing (individual classes), Songwriting (individual lessons).

• Languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian & German. IELTS test preparation option (1 -1 or in group tuition).
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