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SOAS World Music Summer School, London:
Based In London, UK, The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) is a college of the University of London and the only Higher Education institution in the UK specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS takes pride in offering an exciting Summer School of World Music.

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SOAS at a glance:

- SOAS has more than 4,400 students, 40% of whom are on postgraduate or research programmes
- We welcome students from more than 100 countries and roughly 50% of postgraduates are from countries outside the UK/EU
- With around 300 staff members, SOAS has the largest concentration of academics concerned with Asia, Africa and the Middle East at any university in the world
- Small group teaching remains an important feature of study at SOAS - our student-staff ratio (12:1) is one of the best in the UK

Summer School Of World Music!

Learn to play your way around the world this summer! Again this year, SOAS is proud to offer an exciting summer school of world music: Intensive and inspiring courses, practical workshops, taster sessions and master classes for students of all backgrounds, beginners to advanced, amateur and professional. Take your pick!

Courses include Afro-Brazilian Percussion; Balinese Gamelan; Afro-Cuban Bata Drumming; Arabic Maqam Ensemble; Chinese Guqin Music, Cuban Music Big Band; Didgeridoo;  Eastern European & Balkan Music; Japanese Shakuhachi, Kora;  Middle Eastern Percussion, Mongolian Overtone Singing; Mouth Harps; Russian Folk Songs; Klezmer Music; Senegalese Sabar Drumming; World Music Choir; Music in the Classroom

Testimonials - What people say about the SOAS Music Summer School:

"I learnt something new, fun and rewarding, in a friendly and relaxed environment."
"Excellent experience of learning, interaction and collaboration."
"The best training course I have been on - fascinating, instructional, relaxed and very productive."
"Really [a] great experience playing with like-minded people."
"Highly enjoyable, educational and musically challenging."
"Great fun - [the teacher] organised a large group of varied experience and varied instruments really well - everyone seemed to have fun."

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London Art Portfolio - Courses in the UK & ONLINE Worldwide
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• Situated close to Tower Bridge in Wapping in the Borough of Tower Hamlets, East London, on the north bank of the River Thames, London Art Portfolio (LAP) offers art and design portfolio preparation specialist courses, foundation courses in art & design, and bespoke one-to-one tutorials in summer and throughout the year.

• Courses and workshops are available during the day and in the evening and we provide support and training to UK and international students of all levels - from complete beginners to professional artists and designers.

• LAP was established by Julia Dennis, a practicing artist who exhibits regularly, nationally and internationally.

• We have a number of studios where we deliver training in the following fields: painting, sculpture, fashion and textile design, fashion photography, animation and illustration.

• We are popular with UCAS and Foundation applicants for online and portfolio development support.

• Our courses attract a vibrant, diverse mix of creative students from all over the world, great for making new friends and fully enjoying London too!

• Julia has a 100% success rate for student placement onto University courses at the best London Universities and Foundation courses.

Student Review:
"Thanks so much for your help Julia! Our sessions gave me that step up that I really needed to get my portfolio and statement together in the nick of time! The focus, encouragement and ideas that came out of sessions together were invaluable."
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Language and Music For Life, Summer Music Camps in UK 2026 - all levels & backgrounds
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• Founded in 1997, Language and Music for Life (LMFL) offers a unique, tailored 2-week intensive 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.
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2 weeks in July 2026

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

• Languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian & German. IELTS test preparation option (1 -1 or in group tuition).
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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.
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ESOL International - pre-intermediate and intermediate English courses.
ATE Superweeks, Worcestershire
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Imaginative, fantastic residential adventure holidays for 8-16s, run by The ATE Trust - an Educational Trust and not-for-profit with over 50 years of summer camp expertise.

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Soccer Camps International - Soccer + English Camps
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• Your talented son, daughter or loved one can experience a prestigious UK soccer football camp with additional English language lessons in London, Manchester, Liverpool or Brighton in summer 2024!

• Soccer Camps International is a top facilitator of UK summer soccer camps in association with Manchester City FC, Liverpool FC, Chelsea FC, Arsenal FC, and Brighton FC. Our program participants stay on campus at top boarding schools and university accommodation.

• These intensive camps allow young players from around the world to develop their football skills and improve their understanding of the English language at the same time.

• Our football camps are run by highly-experienced & certified coaches with many years of experience teaching young soccer players the best soccer drills.

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"My son enjoyed himself very much, managed to have excellent relationships with his coaches notwithstanding very limited language skill, and most important of all thanks to his experience, he decided to continue playing soccer."
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• 1 or 2-week Soccer + English Program for boys ages 9-17 and girls ages 12-17

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• 2-week soccer camps for boys ages 9-17 with Optional English classes

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• 1 or 2-week soccer camps for boys ages 9-17 with Optional English classes

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Amity English School, London
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Learn English in South West London this summer with Amity English School!

Situated in Wimbledon, in the Borough of Merton, just 15 minutes from Central London, Amity English School, a department of Amity College, provides beginner to advanced level English classes in summer and year-round to students from around the world. 

Our summer programs include morning, afternoon and evening study options with a maximum of 10 students per class - so plenty of personal attention is guaranteed.

In addition to summer classes (June-August), we also provide specialized Winter English classes (November-January). These language programmes combine learning with a great holiday.

Our school is located in lovely Wimbledon, less than 5 minutes walk from Wimbledon Train Station. Wimbledon and the surrounding area has many restaurants, pubs, bars and historical places.
Summer English Courses:

- Beginner to Advanced levels
- Morning, Afternoon & Evening study options available


• General English (Basic, Standard, Semi-Intensive or Intensive option)
• One-To-One / Private English Lessons
• IELTS Exam Preparation
• Cambridge Exam Preparation (PET, FCE, CAE, CPE & BEC)
• Business English
• English Conversation & Pronunciation
• English for Academic Purposes
• English Grammar Classes
• Winter English Courses