Academic English Summer Course at Glasgow University in UK

Course Description: Academic English Summer Course at Glasgow University in UK

📍 Location

This boarding academic English programme is hosted on the University of Glasgow campus, one of the UK’s most historic and prestigious universities. Students live and study in a safe, well-connected area of Glasgow, with easy access to cultural landmarks, museums, and green spaces.

The campus environment offers an authentic university experience while remaining fully supervised and age-appropriate.

📘 Lesson Plan

The course is designed to strengthen academic and professional English, preparing students for university study and future academic pathways.

Core focus areas include:

• Advanced academic writing and grammar in context

• Critical reading and analysis

• Listening and structured note-taking for lectures

• Seminar discussion, debate, and presentation skills

• English for university and professional settings

Total tuition: 45 hours over a 14-night stay

Lesson length: 1 hour 30 minutes

Class size: Maximum 12 students

Lesson format: Full-day academic lessons

Placement includes:

• Online grammar and listening assessment before arrival

• Speaking and writing assessment on arrival

⏰ Daily Routine (Based on Programme Timetable)

The programme follows a structured university-style daily schedule, combining academic study, cultural learning, and supervised social time.

🕢 Morning

• 07:30 – 08:45: Breakfast at the residence

• 09:00 – 10:30: Academic English lessons

• 10:30 – 10:45: Morning break

• 10:45 – 12:15: Project-based or skills-focused English sessions

🕧 Midday

• 12:30 – 13:30: Lunch

• Lunch is provided daily on campus or nearby

🕑 Afternoon

• 14:00 – 15:30:

• Academic lessons or

• Scheduled cultural visits (e.g. university tour, museums)

• 15:30 – 15:45: Short break

• 15:45 – 17:15: Continued lessons or excursion activities

🌆 Evening

• 18:00 – 19:00: Dinner

• 19:30 – 22:00: Supervised evening social programme

🗓️ Weekends

• Full-day excursions (e.g. Edinburgh, Stirling & Loch Lomond)

• Optional activity days on selected Sundays

• Packed lunches provided on full-day excursion and optional days

All activities are supervised, and schedules may adjust slightly due to weather or operational requirements.

🏡 Accommodation

Students stay at Kelvinhaugh Gate, a modern university residence approximately 15 minutes’ walk from the main teaching buildings.

Accommodation features:

• Ensuite single rooms (limited twin ensuite rooms available)

• Up to 6 students per flat

• Fully fitted kitchen (cookers enabled upon group leader request)

• Fridge and freezer in each flat

Services included:

• Bed linen and towels (changed weekly)

• Room cleaning before arrival and once during the stay

• Wi-Fi in accommodation and teaching buildings

• 24-hour reception and on-site support

Refundable deposit: £100 / €120

Lost key replacement: £30

🍽️ Meals

• Three meals provided daily: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

• Packed lunches provided on full-day excursions and optional activity days

Meals are balanced, supervised, and suitable for an international student group.

🎯 Activities

The evening and social programme encourages confidence, interaction, and real-world English use.

Typical activities include:

• Highland Games

• Karaoke & Disco Nights

• Drama Night

• Film Night

• Talent Show

• Spelling Bee

• Scavenger Hunt

• Murder Mystery

• Trashion Show

• Leavers’ Party

👨‍🏫 Sample Tutors

Teaching is delivered by qualified English language tutors with experience in academic English and international student instruction. Tutors specialise in preparing students for university-style learning environments.

🗺️ Excursions

Excursions are an integral part of the programme and reinforce classroom learning.

Included excursions typically include:

• Full-day trips: Edinburgh, Stirling & Loch Lomond

• Half-day visits:

• University of Glasgow campus tour

• Hunterian Museum & Art Gallery

• Kelvingrove Museum

• Botanic Gardens

• Riverside Museum

✈️ Transportation / Transfer Fees (Explicit)

• Airport transfers are available from Edinburgh Airport

• Transfer cost: approximately £243 GBP (one way)

• Students can be collected at any arrival time

• Transfers are fully supervised and arranged in advance

Arrival details and meeting points are shared prior to travel.

✅ What Is Included

• 45 hours of academic English tuition

• Placement testing and academic assessment

• University residence accommodation

• Three meals daily

• Packed lunches on excursion days

• Evening and social activity programme

• Full-day and half-day excursions

• Wi-Fi access

• On-site supervision and student support

• Course completion certificate

💷 Extras (Paid Separately)

• Airport transfers

• Personal spending

• Optional personal activities

💰 Supplemental Fees

• Refundable accommodation deposit (£100 / €120)

• Lost key replacement (£30)

📜 Certificates or Awards

Students receive a Certificate of Completion, confirming:

• English level achieved

• Total academic hours completed

• Programme focus and participation

🌟 Programme Options

Classic: includes everything outlined above.

Gold: adds to the classic programme by including one additional excursion to Culzean Castle & Ayr.(Middle pricepoint)

Platinum: includes everything in the Gold programme plus two additional excurions to Stirling Castle & Edinburgh Castle. (Most Expensive)

All programme samples provided.