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Summer Music Courses in London, UK
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.
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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Hua Hsia Chinese School, North London
Courses / Programs
• Since 2001, we have taught more than 2,000 children and adults aged between 3 and 90 to speak and write Mandarin.• Hua Hsia Chinese School is one of the UK's leading Chinese language schools, with branches in Hampstead in the borough of Camden in North Central London, and Southgate in the borough of Enfield in North London.
• This summer, Hua Hsia is offering fantastic week-long Chinese activity and culture camps for children ages 3 and up.
• All of our summer activities place an emphasis on the learning of Chinese language and culture. Our camp uses innovative teaching methods and fun activities to generate children’s interests in learning Chinese.
• Our experienced teachers with CRBs will help the children to explore Chinese language and culture, and even gain some Chinese learning methods.
• We are partially-funded by the Taiwanese government, so experienced Chinese Masters from Taiwan will guide our students to explore Chinese art, practice their physical strength, and practice the Chinese language through fun activities.
• We believe that learning Mandarin cannot be separated from learning Chinese culture, so our dedicated kids summer camp offers students the ideal opportunity to practice their Chinese and experience Chinese culture.
• Chinese Summer Camps (ages 3+)
Duration: 1-week. Activities include: Brush painting, Calligraphy, Chinese Arts & Crafts, Chinese Cookery course, Rhymes and Songs & more.
• Easter Camps (ages 3+)
Our 1-week Easter camps aim to use innovative teaching methods and fun activities to generate children’s interests in learning Chinese.
• Year-round Chinese classes for children
Ages 5-12 / weekdays with activities
• Private Chinese Lessons during Summer holidays
For children, teenagers & adults at a location that suits you
Duration: 1-week. Activities include: Brush painting, Calligraphy, Chinese Arts & Crafts, Chinese Cookery course, Rhymes and Songs & more.
• Easter Camps (ages 3+)
Our 1-week Easter camps aim to use innovative teaching methods and fun activities to generate children’s interests in learning Chinese.
• Year-round Chinese classes for children
Ages 5-12 / weekdays with activities
• Private Chinese Lessons during Summer holidays
For children, teenagers & adults at a location that suits you
London Art Portfolio - Courses in the UK & ONLINE Worldwide
Courses / Programs
• 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."
- Amy
Art & Design Portfolio Courses / Career Change Courses / Private Tutorials in:
• Fine Art: painting, sculpture & mixed media
• Fashion: design, promotion, marketing, photography
• Textile Design: surface, pattern & construction
• Graphic Design: illustration, print, logo, media, package & eco design
• 3D: architecture & product design
• Photography: fine art, fashion, documentary, street
We also offer:
• One-to-one tutorials
• Day & evening portfolio preparation courses
• Foundation Course in Art & Design
• Evening Art classes
• Holiday art classes
• Fine Art: painting, sculpture & mixed media
• Fashion: design, promotion, marketing, photography
• Textile Design: surface, pattern & construction
• Graphic Design: illustration, print, logo, media, package & eco design
• 3D: architecture & product design
• Photography: fine art, fashion, documentary, street
We also offer:
• One-to-one tutorials
• Day & evening portfolio preparation courses
• Foundation Course in Art & Design
• Evening Art classes
• Holiday art classes
Let Me Play Sports Camps
Courses / Programs
• Let Me Play are leading specialists in hosting sports camps and sports tours. We provide residential summer sports camps in Loughborough University, Leicestershire in the East Midlands of England.• We offer Soccer Football, Basketball, Athletics & English Language Camps.
• Each year, we provide summer camps for UK-based and international students (ages 10-18) that include accommodation & meals. We also offer non-residential camps for local students.
• Our Soccer, Basketball, Athletics & English Language Camps are a great way to meet new friends, build self-confidence, develop skills, and learn new ones from industry professionals.
• Coming from overseas? We offer English lessons alongside all of our camps, as well as a dedicated English Camp! Just ask and we can create a custom English program just for you so you can learn a new language as well as a new sport!
• Best of all, we offer competitive prices too. Group discounts are available. Sightseeing tours are also available with each camp as an extra.
• Our sports camps are situated just 160km / 100 miles north of London, and within comfortable reach from London, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton.
Student Review / Testimonial:
“Every single day was action packed with sport and sessions challenged our technical ability but were always great fun. The experience was worth every moment.”
- Football Camp Participant, UK
Sports Summer Camps for ages 10-18
For pupils from primary school to secondary school.
• Athletics Camp: Coaching in all track & field events.
• Soccer / Football Players Camp: Strategically designed to educate players on what it takes to be a professional footballer.
• Basketball Camp with international coaches.
Language Camps & Academic
• English Language Camp (run alongside sports camps)
Optional English lessons are available alongside all our sports camps!
For pupils from primary school to secondary school.
• Athletics Camp: Coaching in all track & field events.
• Soccer / Football Players Camp: Strategically designed to educate players on what it takes to be a professional footballer.
• Basketball Camp with international coaches.
Language Camps & Academic
• English Language Camp (run alongside sports camps)
Optional English lessons are available alongside all our sports camps!
ISSOS, Summer School 2026 at St Andrews & Cambridge Universities
Courses / Programs
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.
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.
Encore Music Projects International Summer School
Courses / Programs
Founded in 2013 by pianist Olena Shvetsova and her cellist husband Richard May, Encore Music Projects International Summer School provides a summer music course for children and young adults in the exclusive setting of a UK Specialist Music School.Our residential summer music school is held at Wells Cathedral School in Somerset in South West England. Designed for intermediate and advanced students, the 2-week music course is for piano, strings, composition, voice, and chamber ensembles.
You will receive expert tuition from our team of world class musicians. Lessons will focus on the development of technique, stage performance and presentation, musical styles and interpretation, competition and audition preparation.
The emphasis will be on making music together, with daily one-to-one lessons, chamber music, piano/vocal masterclasses/workshops, String Chamber Orchestra and Community Choir.
In the evenings there will be several public teacher concerts. There will be time for recreation, including free use of the school’s covered swimming pool, organised activities and games, and a free day to explore the fabulous sights around Wells.
For those parents who may be considering sending their children to Wells Cathedral School for their education, the course offers a unique chance to experience the atmosphere of the school.
2-week residential music school for children and young adults.
Violin, viola, cello, piano, voice, composition, chamber ensembles, string orchestra, choirs, theory.
We also offer English language classes for overseas students.
Violin, viola, cello, piano, voice, composition, chamber ensembles, string orchestra, choirs, theory.
We also offer English language classes for overseas students.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow
Courses / Programs
Formerly known as the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, The Royal Conservatoire is Scotland's national centre of professional vocational training in performance arts. Located in the heart of Glasgow city centre, we provide a range of Short Summer Courses including performing and production arts classes and courses for adults and arts professionals, as well as children and young adults. We provide learning and training opportunities in the same five disciplines as our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees: Dance, Drama, Music, Production, and Screen. We welcome learners at all levels of experience and are committed to reducing barriers to participation in the arts.
Our summer schools are specialist courses designed and delivered by the Royal Conservatoire’s tutors, lecturers and professors who teach our undergraduate and postgraduate students. We are leading the way as one of Europe’s top conservatoires, offering a rare breadth of artistic disciplines.
Everything we do, as in our RSAMD days, is driven by our desire for excellence. Students flourish thanks to the extraordinary blend of intensive tuition, a rigorous performance schedule, working with professional counterparts in industry, and the space to create with others across the disciplines if they wish. Both students and staff are prolific in creating truly innovative new work.
Short Summer Courses in the Performing Arts:
Dance Classes:
- Choreography
- Contemporary Dance
- Modern Ballet
Drama Classes:
- Acting: Shakespeare and Greek Theatre
- Introduction to Actor Training
- Musical Theatre...
Music Courses:
- Brass
- Chamber Musician
- Classical Singing...
Teaching Skills:
- Scottish Traditional
- The Teaching Artist
- Teaching: Classical Singing...
Screen / Production Courses:
- Directing for Screen
- Cinematography on Location
- Set and Costume Design...
Dance Classes:
- Choreography
- Contemporary Dance
- Modern Ballet
Drama Classes:
- Acting: Shakespeare and Greek Theatre
- Introduction to Actor Training
- Musical Theatre...
Music Courses:
- Brass
- Chamber Musician
- Classical Singing...
Teaching Skills:
- Scottish Traditional
- The Teaching Artist
- Teaching: Classical Singing...
Screen / Production Courses:
- Directing for Screen
- Cinematography on Location
- Set and Costume Design...