Embassy Junior CentrePortsmouth, England UK
University of Portsmouth Southsea Terrace - PO5 3AP Portsmouth - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Located close to the beach.
- Freshly cooked meal options served at the canteen.
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 100% |
| 18-24 years | 0% |
| 25-34 years | 0% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
Location: Embassy Junior Centres (EC) Portsmouth is located in the port city of Portsmouth, on England's southern coast. Housed within the University of Portsmouth, junior students receive a fantastic view of further education whilst reaching their language goals and having an excellent time. These fun-filled junior programmes offer everything students need to feel comfortable during their studies, packed with activities, excursions and many memorable visits to local sites and landmarks. Students have excellent access to the school via train, with Portsmouth & Southsea Train Station within a 10-minute walk of the school's front doors.
Course selection: Course selection with Embassy Junior Centre in Portsmouth is fantastic for Junior students, offering a fully immersive English Language experience within the surroundings and facilities of one of the area's most renowned universities. All courses are inclusive of 20 weekly lessons, afternoon and evening activities and at least 2 excursions per week, in addition to all meals and accommodation. Daytrips may include trips to London, Brighton or Oxford, whilst half-day excursions may take students to explore such exciting places as Gunwharf Quays, The Isle of Wight and Arundel Castle.
Accommodation: Accommodation is housed within the University grounds and consists of single room en-suite facilities. Each room has a desk, wardrobe, chair and free WI-FI, ensuring students have all they need to keep in contact with their parents and guardians whilst enjoying their summer programme.
School chain: Embassy Junior Centres (EC Young Learners) are part of EC Language Holdings Ltd. They have over 20 locations for Junior Summer Schools across the UK, Ireland, Malta, Australia, New Zealand and North America and strive to create life-changing experiences through rewarding language programmes for young learners.
Through customer satisfaction, trained and highly qualified staff and dedicated student care, Embassy Junior Centres (EC Young Learners) have supplied top quality junior immersive programme experiences for many years. Regularly acknowledged by various international awards from within the sector, Embassy Junior Centres (EC Young Learners) consistently develop and better their programmes and student experience from their already very high standards.
English Courses
General Language
Summer Camp (12 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|17 students (max)
Offer!from
1000£975£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price at schoolOur price | 1000975 | 20001950 | 30002925 | 40003900 | 50004875 | 60005850 | 70006825 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1246 | 2491 | 3736 | 4981 | 6226 | 7471 | 8717 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price at schoolOur price | 10401014 | 20802028 | 31203042 | 41604056 | 52005070 | 62406084 | 72807098 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1295 | 2590 | 3885 | 5180 | 6475 | 7770 | 9065 |
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Starting dates
2024: 30 Jun 2024, 07 Jul 2024, 14 Jul 2024, 21 Jul 2024, 28 Jul 2024, 04 Aug 2024, 11 Aug 2024
2025: 24 Jun 2025, 01 Jul 2025, 08 Jul 2025, 15 Jul 2025, 22 Jul 2025, 29 Jul 2025, 05 Aug 2025
2025: 24 Jun 2025, 01 Jul 2025, 08 Jul 2025, 15 Jul 2025, 22 Jul 2025, 29 Jul 2025, 05 Aug 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 18:30
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 18:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 weeks
Minimum required student age
12 years
Age range:
12 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 17 / Average: 13
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Embassy Junior Centre include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED Free local SIM card
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Embassy Junior Centre (EC)
Accreditations and Quality seals
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Embassy Junior Centre and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
The school is also known under the name
EC Young Learners
Legal name/parent company
STUDY GROUP UK LIMITED | Tax registration ID: GB927520817
General school facilities
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
Heating in most classrooms
Student Age / Nationality
Minimum age of students
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
In summer: 15 years
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 13% |
| Korea | 12% |
| China | 10% |
| Switzerland | 9% |
| Brazil | 7% |
| Saudi Arabia | 5% |
| Italy | 4% |
| Iran | 2% |
| Other nationalities | 38% |
Information for all courses offered by Embassy Junior Centre
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
Extra fees:
- Unaccompanied Minor Fee (if student is travelling alone with their airline): GBP 45 (one way).
- Student Insurance: GBP 10.
- Special dietary supplement: GBP 45 per week.
- Damage deposit: GBP 30 or EUR 40 to be paid in cash upon arrival. It will be refunded at the end of the stay if no damage has been caused.
- Other airport transfers (one way):
- Luton: GBP 198.
- Stansted: GBP 234.
- London City: GBP 220.
- Luton: GBP 198.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 23 Jun 2025, 13 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025 - 23 Jun 2025, 13 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
London Heathrow Airport:
148 £ one way
296 £ return (both ways)
296 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
126 £ one way
252 £ return (both ways)
252 £ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Portsmouth and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Portsmouth page. For flight comparisons to Portsmouth, we recommend using skyscanner.com.
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 10. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
75 £
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
FAQ about Embassy Junior Centre, Portsmouth
- What is the best price for a course at Embassy Junior Centre, Portsmouth?English courses at Embassy Junior Centre start at 975 £ for Summer Camp course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by Embassy Junior Centre?Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (148 £), London Gatwick Airport (126 £)
- What is the number of students per class at Embassy English?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Embassy English varies from 17 students (Summer Camp ) to 17 students (Summer Camp )
- What is the qualification of the teachers at EC Young Learners?100% of teachers at EC Young Learners hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Embassy Junior Centre from?The highest Nationality percentage at Embassy Junior Centre comes from Turkey with a 13% representation, followed by students from Korea (12%) and China (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
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