Embassy Junior Centre - South Bank London, 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.
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£1,300£1,268 / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer Camp (13 to 18 years old)
20 lessons per week | 17 students (max)
Offer!from
£1,300£1,268 / week
Includes accommodation
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FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 1,300 1,268 | 2,600 2,535 | 3,900 3,803 | 5,200 5,070 | 6,500 6,338 | 7,800 7,605 | 9,100 8,873 |
| Price in US$ | 1,710 | 3,420 | 5,130 | 6,840 | 8,550 | 10,260 | 11,970 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 21 Jun 2026, 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026, 02 Aug 2026, 09 Aug 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested 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 - 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
Lesson duration- 45 min
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£610£580 / week More
Summer Camp - Day Programme (13 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week | 17 students (max)
Offer!from
£610£580 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 610 580 | 1,220 1,159 | 1,830 1,739 | 2,440 2,318 | 3,050 2,898 | 3,660 3,477 | 4,270 4,057 | 4,880 4,636 |
| Price in US$ | 782 | 1,564 | 2,346 | 3,128 | 3,909 | 4,691 | 5,473 | 6,255 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 22 Jun 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026
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 - 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
Lesson duration- 45 min
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 degree50% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Embassy Junior Centre - South Bank.
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
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% |
- 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
- School's administrative fee
- £100
- 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 14.
- 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.
- Unaccompanied Minor Fee (if student is travelling alone with their airline): GBP 45 (one way).
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026 - 20 Jun 2026, 17 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027 - 20 Jun 2027, 17 Aug 2027 - 31 Dec 2027.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
The 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:
- £155 one way
£310 return (both ways) - Luton Airport:
- £242 one way
£484 return (both ways) - London Gatwick Airport:
- £189 one way
£378 return (both ways) - London City Airport:
- £67 one way
£134 return (both ways) - London Stansted Airport:
- £218 one way
£436 return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for juniors (sample):
Activity Calendar
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Not offered.
Adults - Paid activities
- Not offered.
Junior - Free activities
- Activities included in the package:
Activities are organised on days when there are no trips, these activities take place either on-site or near the centre. These may include:
- Sports such as football, mini Olympics, rounders, table tennis, volleyball and basketball.
- Daytime activities such as scavenger hunts and drama workshops.
Also, half-day trips and full-day excursions. Junior - Paid activities
- Optional:
Thorpe Park: enjoy extreme rides and attractions at this popular theme park.
Windsor Castle: Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. It has been the family home of British kings and queens for almost 1,000 years and is today one of the official residences of His Majesty The King.
Oxford: explore this iconic University city and visit the famous Christ Church college.
London evening activities: Bowling, cinema, musical, The London Eye experience and Madame Tussauds.
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 580 £ for a 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 (155 £), Luton Airport (242 £), London Gatwick Airport (189 £), London City Airport (67 £), London Stansted Airport (218 £)”
Terms of Embassy Junior Centre - South Bank
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- STUDY GROUP UK LIMITED | Tax registration ID: GB927520817
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 20. 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.
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