The Unseen Advantages of Joining an English Summer School in London

London is undoubtedly one of the most iconic cities on the globe. For those seeking to improve their language skills, combining a summer holiday in London with an English summer school has many advantages. 

At Discovery Summer we offer English language courses for the whole family in a traditional building – Collingham – in a leafy-garden square in Kensington, central London. 

Besides the obvious benefits of language acquisition, there are many other unseen advantages.

Cultural Immersion: More Than Language Learning

While learning the English language may be your central goal, immersing yourself in British culture is what really makes a summer school in London special. Language is about more than just grammar and vocabulary, it’s how people live and think.

By studying in London, you’ll have an opportunity to have lunch in a traditional London pub, travel on the Underground, shop on Oxford Street and see the iconic historical sights from the top of a double-decker bus. 

Building Confidence Through Real-Life Experience

Speaking in public or in front of native speakers can be scary for many language learners. That’s why our English courses incorporate not just language learning but public speaking skills too. 

Our junior students aged 5-17 take part in end-of-course presentations on Fridays each week. Parents are warmly invited to hear what their children have been learning about during their course. Students from as young as 5 sing songs, perform in short plays and tell us about their trips to famous museums. Our teenage students often research important global topics and then present their findings in front of an audience. 

Many parents are amazed by how much their child’s English and self-confidence has improved.

Put Your Phone Away and Make Friends from Around the World

One of the best things about going to an English summer school in London is meeting students from many different countries. We have a strict mobile phone policy so students have to put their phones away and chat to new friends in classes and at break time. As a result, you can make international friendships with people who think differently and live in various parts of the world. Many of our students return year after year to catch up with the international friends they made the summer before. 

It’s not just our junior students who make new connections. Parents can also study with us in the English classes specially designed for adults. They enjoy sharing their life experiences with new friends whilst using their English for international communication. 

A Focused Learning Environment

Another significant advantage of joining an English summer school is the positive learning atmosphere. Summer schools are intensive programmes designed to improve all your English skills. 

Many of our summer school teachers have worked for Discovery Summer for 5, 10 or even 20 years. With their experience of teaching English as a second language, students can make significant progress in just a week or two. 

On our junior courses much of the week’s learning is focused on a fun project which is generally linked to their museum visit. Teachers cleverly link engaging topics with different grammar points and skills to ensure students acquire new language without even noticing it. 

For adult students, we conduct a needs analysis before you arrive and then tailor the English classes to your needs. Some students are looking for conversational English whilst others want to focus on writing business emails or delivering presentations. 

London on the Go and Learning

English summer school will give you the chance to learn in tandem with sightseeing. On our full day courses for juniors (8-12) and teens (13-17) students visit London museums and landmarks on 2 or 3 afternoons a week. London is a very green city, so they’ll also take part in fun activities in Holland Park, Battersea Park and Kensington Gardens. 

Each week we offer an optional social activity for families (at extra cost). In 2025 we have tickets for well-known London musicals such as Lion King and Matilda. Families can also get to know each other at dinners in local restaurants or learn more about London history on a Thames river cruise. 

Learning as a family

The great thing about studying at our Collingham summer school is that family members of all ages can study English at the same time in the same building.  

It’s very convenient and gives reassurance to both parents and children that their family members aren’t far away. 

In addition, it’s great for kids to see their parents studying to see that English language learning is a lifelong experience. 

Good language skills in English will open doors to education, employment opportunities, and travels. Joining an English summer school in London will provide you and your children with an edge. 

To sum up…

More than just lessons in language, an English summer school in London will help to build your confidence, enhance your CV, meet international friends and provide you with quality family time away from screens!   What better way to maximise your summer holiday in London? 

If you have any questions about our range of UK summer schools, contact our experienced team at +44 (0) 20 7937 1199 or email us info@discoverysummer.com