Summer school and language school
For students who want to spend a summer abroad, at a language school or in a university summer program.
This summer, somewhere else.
For most students, summer school is the first meeting with life abroad.
In the mornings you learn the language in class. In the afternoons you explore a new city and meet friends from all over the world.
We choose the program together, based on the student's age, language level and interests.
Which programme at which age?
Examples with the age ranges and fees on the schools' own pages. On junior programmes the student stays in the school's residence or with a host family; at adult language schools accommodation is usually chosen separately.
Ages 8 to 12
United KingdomJunior summer school, ages 8 to 17, residential
SwitzerlandSummer Camp 2027, boarding, 1 session (2 weeks), ages 8 to 18
CanadaSummer English camp, residence, ages 9 to 17, 2 weeks
Ages 12 to 17
United KingdomJunior summer school, ages 12 to 17, residential
DubaiSummer program, ages 12 to 18, twin room with bathroom, lessons + accommodation + full board; group booking only
MaltaFull Teen Camp, ages 11 to 16, summer, full camp package; first week
IrelandJunior summer camp, ages 14 to 17, homestay, 2 weeks
CanadaSummer English camp, homestay, ages 13 to 17, 2 weeks
High school students, academic summer school
USASecondary School Program, 7 weeks, residential
USANYC Residential Summer, one session
ItalySummer School, high school students (participation fee, accommodation not included)
SwitzerlandSummer in Switzerland 2027, three-week session
Ages 18 and over, language school
MaltaGeneral English, 20 group lessons a week (GE20), adult, high season (1 June to 31 August)
New ZealandGeneral English, 1 to 11 weeks, 20 hours a week, ages 18 and over
GermanyDeutsch Intensivkurs, 2 weeks (50 lessons), without accommodation
FranceIntensive French course, A2 to C1, mornings 9:00 to 13:00 (22 June to 3 July 2026)
SpainCurso Intensivo de Lengua Española (20 hours a week; 2, 3 or 4 weeks)
Which countries?
USAExample fee: $9,260 totalCanadaExample fee: C$3,325 totalUnited KingdomExample fee: £1,410 per weekIrelandExample fee: €990 per week
NetherlandsExample fee: €795 total
BelgiumExample fee: €1,180 totalFranceExample fee: €480 totalSpainExample fee: €540 totalGermanyExample fee: €739 total
AustriaExample fee: €475 totalSwitzerlandExample fee: CHF 1,050 totalItalyExample fee: €540 total
HungaryExample fee: €310 total
PolandExample fee: €580 total
CzechiaExample fee: CZK 24,000 total
EstoniaExample fee: €450 total
Latvia
LithuaniaExample fee: €650 total
SwedenExample fee: SEK 39,900 total
FinlandExample fee: €350 total
DenmarkExample fee: €708 total
JapanExample fee: ¥25,000 total
AustraliaExample fee: A$660 per weekNew ZealandExample fee: NZ$480 per weekMaltaExample fee: €245 per weekDubaiExample fee: $1,700 per weekWhen should you start?
A month-by-month plan for 2027 entry, by country. Official date Our suggestion
- August 2026
St Giles published the dates and prices of its 2027 junior summer programs (brochure dated 28 August 2026).
- November 2026 to January 2027
Choose the school and center by age, English level and city.
- February to March 2027
Register and pay the course deposit. For St Giles junior programs, the deposit is £100 per week.
- March to April 2027
Apply for the Standard Visitor visa. Türkiye is on the list of countries that need a visa in advance to travel to the United Kingdom for any purpose.
- April to May 2027
Prepare flights, the airport transfer and the parent consent documents the school asks for.
- 20 June to 4 July 2027
St Giles junior programs start: Brighton 20 June, London 27 June, Cambridge, Oxford and Canterbury 4 July.
- 1 to 8 August 2027
Programs end: London and Brighton 1 August, Cambridge, Oxford and Canterbury 8 August.
- November 2026
Check whether the school you are considering is on the ELT Council list of licensed schools.
- December 2026
Follow the schools' 2027 summer dates and prices. IH Malta says its 2027 dates are not final yet.
- January 2027
Complete the registration and ask the school for registration and payment documents for your visa file.
- January 2027
You can apply for the visa at the earliest 6 months before travel. If you will travel in early July, applications open in early January.
- April 2027
Book a VFS Global appointment. For ages 12 and over, the visa fee is 90 euros and the service fee is 30 euros. Payment is made in cash euros.
- May 2027
Because processing can take up to 45 days, for a trip in early July we recommend submitting your application by mid-May. Applications are not accepted less than 15 days before travel.
- June 2027
Plan your flight according to the 2027 start date the school will announce. The C visa covers 7 days in addition to the length of the course.
- November 2026 to January 2027
Choose the summer school. For example, the ISI Dublin 2027 summer program runs from 30 June to 4 August 2027.
- January to March 2027
Complete the registration and get the school's acceptance and payment documents. You need these for the visa file.
- March 2027
Prepare a C study visa application for courses of 90 days or less. The ISD recommends preparing the application 3 months before travel. The AVATS form is filled in first, then the documents are handed in to VFS Global.
- March 2027
For a student under 18, a parent or legal guardian makes the application, and the visa shows whether the student travels alone or with an adult.
- April to June 2027
A decision usually comes about 8 weeks after the documents are received.
- After the visa decision
The Embassy of Ireland recommends not buying a plane ticket before the visa decision is made.
- 30 June 2027
The start date of the ISI Dublin summer program.
- November 2026
Choose the camp, city, accommodation type and number of weeks
- January 2027
Register and pay the non-refundable 350 CAD deposit (ILSC)
- February and March 2027
Apply for a visitor visa (TRV). Türkiye is on Canada's list of countries that need a visa
- June 2027
Pay the remaining balance at least 2 weeks before the first day of classes (ILSC)
- 27 June 2027
First start date of the ILSC Vancouver (UBC residence) and Toronto homestay camps
- 4 July 2027
First start date of the ILSC Montréal McGill residence camp
- 8 August 2027
The Vancouver and Toronto camps close (the Montréal McGill camp closes on 1 August)
- November 2026
Choosing a program and planning the English exam
- 1 December 2026
Harvard Secondary School Program 2027 applications open
- 6 January 2027
Yale Young Global Scholars 2027 Regular Decision application deadline
- 13 January 2027
Harvard Secondary School Program early application deadline
- 1 February 2027
Columbia Pre-College NYC Residential Summer early enrollment deadline
- 10 February 2027
Harvard Secondary School Program regular application deadline. For the visa process, it is a good idea to apply by this date
- March 2027
After acceptance: I-20, SEVIS fee, DS-160 and visa interview appointment
- 14 June 2027
Harvard 4-week Term 1 starts (the 7-week term on 21 June, Columbia Session A on 28 June)
- November 2026
Choose the program type by the student's age: general English for adults for ages 16 and over, and a young learner package with accommodation for younger ages.
- December 2026
Ask for your chosen school's current KHDA permit; the permit is valid for one year and is renewed every year.
- January 2027
Ask the school for the 2027 price list. English Path's 2026 list is valid until 31 December 2026.
- February 2027
Check the passport validity and the summer dates with the school.
- March 2027
Clarify the visa type with the school; Turkish citizens with an ordinary passport need a visa to enter the UAE.
- April 2027
Book the accommodation and the airport transfer. At English Path, a single room and a return transfer are compulsory for students under 18.
- June 2027
Confirm the start day; at English Path Dubai, courses start every Monday and a level test is held on the first day.
What does a junior summer school include?
Example: St Giles International, Oxford junior centre, summer 2027.
How does length change the price?
Different lengths at the same school. The weekly price often drops as the stay gets longer.
ISI Dublin (Study in Ireland Ltd), Belvedere CollegeJunior summer camp, ages 14 to 17
- 1 week€990 per week · 2027
- 2 weeks€1.880 total · 2027
Harvard Summer SchoolSecondary School Program
- 4 weeks, residential$9.260 total · 2027
- 7 weeks, residential$15.980 total · 2027
Vilnius University, Faculty of Philology (Lithuanian Studies Centre)Summer Lithuanian course
- 2 weeks€650 total · 2027
- 4 weeks€950 total · 2027
Which subject after summer school?
A field tried at summer school can become the subject studied at university. On our site we explain what 251 subjects teach, what their graduates do and where they can be studied at 199 schools in 26 countries.
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From what age can you join summer school?
Maltalingua's 2026 junior packages are split into age groups 8 to 12 and 13 to 17. Embassy Summer's 2026 homestay program is for students aged 13 to 17. For adult courses, EC Dubai and English Path Dubai set the minimum age at 16.
What is usually included in the price of a junior summer program?
Maltalingua's 2026 packages include an English course, full board, activities, 24/7 supervision, return airport transfers and insurance. In Embassy Summer's homestay program, lessons, transport, activities, accommodation and full board are included in the price. In the 2027 summer course of SSHL in Sweden too, lessons, room, meals and activities are included in the fee of SEK 39,900.
How many hours of lessons are there per week in a summer course?
At BELS Malta, IH Malta and Embassy Summer, the standard course is 20 lessons a week. At Embassy Summer a lesson lasts 45 minutes. At IH Malta and BELS, 20 lessons add up to 15 hours in total. At Embassy, lessons are held in the morning or the afternoon, and there are morning, afternoon and evening activities every day.
Can you earn university credit (ECTS) in summer school?
Some universities' summer schools offer courses with ECTS credit. Aarhus University's 2027 AU Summer University courses are one example. At Humboldt University's summer school, you must attend at least 80% of classes to earn credit. Whether the credit counts at your own university is decided by that university.
Where does the student stay during a summer course?
Maltalingua's 2026 junior packages have homestay, standard residence and superior residence options. In Embassy Summer's homestay program, the student stays in a room for two, three or four people, and breakfast and dinner are eaten with the host family. Maltalingua charges a supervision fee of €80 a week for students aged 8 to 12.
How do we work?
Five steps from the first meeting to the end of summer.
- 1
First meeting
We talk about the student's age, English level, interests and summer plans.
- 2
Choosing a programme
We share programmes that suit the age, length and budget, with why we recommend each one.
- 3
Enrolment and documents
We complete the enrolment form and payment schedule with the school; if a visa is needed, we prepare the documents.
- 4
Getting ready to travel
We go through flights, airport transfer, insurance and the parental consent forms the school asks for.
- 5
During the summer
While the student is there, we stay in touch with the school and the family.
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