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

Academic English Programme — University of Glasgow

Study advanced English at one of the UK’s most historic universities. Set on the University of Glasgow campus (Russell Group), this programme focuses on academic and professional communication, combining high-level classroom study with curated cultural visits around Glasgow and beyond.

Key Facts

• Ages: 16–21

• Level: B2+ (entry testing: online Grammar/Listening; Speaking/Writing on arrival)

• Lessons: 45 hours per week (for a 14-night stay)

• Lesson length: 1h 30m

• Teacher : student: 1:12

• Lesson format: Full-day lessons (not zig-zag)

What You’ll Learn (Academic Focus)

• Advanced speaking & presentation skills for seminars and projects

• Academic writing, grammar in context, and critical reading

• Listening & note-taking for lectures

• Language for professional and university settings

Cultural & University Experience

• Visits on campus and to university museums

• Full-day excursions to Edinburgh, St Andrews & Dundee

• Three half-day excursions per 14-night stay

• Culzean Castle included as an additional paid “gold” entry

• Evening social programme plus a language-based activity day

• Packed lunches: provided on full-day excursions and the optional day

Accommodation

• Residential: Kelvinhaugh Gate (University of Glasgow), ~15-minute walk to main building

• Rooms: Ensuite single (some twin ensuites available) • up to 6 students per flat

• Kitchen: fully fitted (cookers enabled on Group Leader request; crockery provided)

• Appliances: fridge/freezer

• Towels & linen: provided; changed weekly

• Cleaning: prior to arrival, again within 6–8 days, then weekly

• Deposit: £100/€120 refundable • Lost key: £30

• Wi-Fi: available in accommodation and main building

Facilities & Leisure

• Common room;

• study room & computer room (on request)

• Vending machines (college opening hours)

• App-operated laundry

• First-aid trained Welfare Coordinator; staff in uniform with lanyards; students wear ID lanyard

• Outdoor sports area (park nearby);

• disco; games console room

• 24h reception: Yes

• Safe box: available in office

Local Information

• Distance to city centre: ~1.5 miles (8 min train • 10 min coach • 10 min bus • 30 min on foot)

• ATMs, post office, cafés, convenience stores, places of worship, tourist info: available locally

Why this course: a rigorous B2+ syllabus, small academic classes, and a world-class university setting—plus structured excursions that deepen cultural understanding and keep students practicing English in real contexts.