Embassy Junior Centre - South BankLondon, England UK
McLaren House, 1 St. George’s Circus - SE1 0AP London - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- ST Star Awards (Study Travel) for Junior Courses – various years.
- Most preferred summer language schools – Euroasia Awards - various years.
What we dislike about the school
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
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 Centre - South Bank London is an English summer school located in the popular South Bank area of London, England. The school is housed on the campus of South Bank University, a short distance from attractions such as the London Eye and the London Dungeon. There are several links to public transport nearby. Travel to the school from London airports can take between 45 minutes to 90 minutes.
School facilities: The school facilities include a self-service canteen, an indoor multi-purpose sports hall, and free WIFI throughout the accommodation, social, and teaching areas.
Classrooms are modern, with projectors and access to online resources.
Course selection: Course selection with Embassy Junior Centre (EC) South Bank London is for fully immersive summer experiences. All programmes include 20 weekly lessons, afternoon and evening activities, half-day and full-day excursions, meals and accommodation.
Full-day trips can include Brighton, Cambridge and Canterbury. Half-day excursions may take students to explore the many sites and places of interest throughout London.
Evening activities can include scavenger hunts, discos, quiz nights, sports, movie nights and much more.
Accommodation: Accommodation is in residence, in single rooms with en-suite facilities. Each room has a bed, desk, wardrobe and chair. Bed linen is changed weekly. Student must bring their own towels. WIFI is available.
There are communal social spaces within each flat.
English Courses
General Language
Summer Camp (13 to 18 years old)
20 lessons per week
|17 students (max)
Offer!from
1180£1151£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 11801151 | 23602301 | 35403452 | 47204602 | 59005753 | 70806903 | 82608054 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1444 | 2888 | 4332 | 5775 | 7219 | 8663 | 10106 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 12401209 | 24802418 | 37203627 | 49604836 | 62006045 | 74407254 | 86808463 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1518 | 3035 | 4552 | 6069 | 7586 | 9103 | 10620 |
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Starting dates
2024: 23 Jun 2024, 30 Jun 2024, 07 Jul 2024, 14 Jul 2024, 21 Jul 2024, 28 Jul 2024, 04 Aug 2024, 11 Aug 2024
2025: 22 Jun 2025, 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025, 10 Aug 2025
2025: 22 Jun 2025, 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025, 10 Aug 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, 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
13 years
Age range:
13 - 18 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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Junior
Summer Camp - Day Programme (13 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|17 students (max)
Offer!from
550£523£
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 550523 | 11001045 | 16501568 | 22002090 | 27502613 | 33003135 | 38503658 | 44004180 | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 656 | 1312 | 1967 | 2623 | 3279 | 3934 | 4590 | 5246 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 580551 | 11601102 | 17401653 | 23202204 | 29002755 | 34803306 | 40603857 | 46404408 | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 692 | 1383 | 2075 | 2766 | 3458 | 4149 | 4840 | 5532 |
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Starting dates
2024: 24 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 08 Jul 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 22 Jul 2024, 29 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 12 Aug 2024
2025: 23 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 11 Aug 2025
2025: 23 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 11 Aug 2025
This option includes tuition, lunch, activities and excursions.
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, 8 weeks
Minimum required student age
13 years
Age range:
13 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 17 / Average: 13
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Our prices for Embassy Junior Centre - South Bank include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Embassy Junior Centre - South Bank
Accreditations and Quality seals
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
50% 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 - South Bank and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
STUDY GROUP UK LIMITED | Tax registration ID: GB927520817
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Snack vending machine
Table tennis
Table soccer / football
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
Student Age
Minimum age of students
13 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
In summer: 15 years
Information for all courses offered by Embassy Junior Centre - South Bank
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.
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 - 21 Jun 2025, 18 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025 - 21 Jun 2025, 18 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
96 £ return (both ways)
96 £ return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
230 £ one way
460 £ return (both ways)
460 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
180 £ one way
360 £ return (both ways)
360 £ return (both ways)
London City Airport:
64 £ one way
128 £ return (both ways)
128 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
208 £ one way
416 £ return (both ways)
416 £ return (both ways)
More details about airports near London and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our London page. For flight comparisons to London, we recommend using skyscanner.com.
Visa Documents
Nationals from Mexico 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 - South Bank, London
- What is the best price for a course at Embassy Junior Centre - South Bank, London?English courses at Embassy Junior Centre - South Bank start at 523 £ for Summer Camp - Day Programme course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by Embassy Junior Centre - South Bank?Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (148 £), Luton Airport (230 £), London Gatwick Airport (180 £), London City Airport (64 £), London Stansted Airport (208 £)
- What is the number of students per class at Embassy Junior Centre - South Bank?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Embassy Junior Centre - South Bank varies from 17 students (Summer Camp) to 17 students (Summer Camp)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Embassy Junior Centre - South Bank?100% of teachers at Embassy Junior Centre - South Bank hold a university degree. 50% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- 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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