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KCL Pre-University Summer School

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About the Program

King's College London's Pre-University Summer School offers week-long academic modules for students aged 16–17 at KCL's campus in central London. Students choose from subject areas taught by King's academics, experience university-level study, and connect with peers from 70+ nationalities.

Four sessions (July 2027):

  • Session 1: July 5–9
  • Session 2: July 12–16
  • Session 3: July 19–23
  • Session 4: July 26–30

Students may attend one, two, or three sessions (1–3 weeks).

Subject areas:

  • Business
  • Law
  • Arts & Humanities
  • Social Sciences & Public Policy
  • Life Sciences & Medicine
  • Psychology & Neuroscience
  • Science, Technology & Engineering
  • English Language & Culture

Fees:

  • 1 module / 1 week: £3,295 (£3,195 if applied by January 29, 2027)
  • 2 modules / 2 weeks: £6,390
  • 3 modules / 3 weeks: £9,685
  • Application fee: £65 (non-refundable)
  • Residential accommodation available at additional cost

Access: Use of King's campus facilities, including libraries, classrooms, catering, and campus wi-fi.

Current 2027 scholarship or financial-aid availability was not verified from the checked programme and applicant-information pages.

2027 dates and application terms checked November 4, 2026: The programme page confirms the four session options and 2027 tuition. The January 29 early discount has no stated cutoff time; the multi-course discount requires receipt by April 9 at 23:59 BST, subject to availability. No final application deadline or exact opening day is given. Residential packages are £4,095 for one week (£3,995 with the January discount), £7,990 for two weeks or £12,085 for three, plus the £65 application fee.

The applicant-information page requires parent/guardian participation and permission. Its linked application guide is explicitly for 2026, so its old July dates do not describe the confirmed 2027 sessions above.

Eligibility

Open to academically motivated students ages 16-17 from any country, in their final three years of high school; students must turn 16 before accommodation arrival/course start, whichever is earlier, and turn 18 after the final programme/accommodation day; requires official high school grades, a personal statement, parent/guardian permission, and English proficiency evidence (academic courses CEFR B2 or equivalent; English Language & Culture courses B1); students from over 70 nationalities typically attend; residential accommodation available

Eligible Countries

All countries

How to Apply

Apply at kcl.ac.uk/summer; £65 application fee; choose 1 week (£3,295, or £3,195 if applied by January 29, 2027), 2 weeks (£6,390), or 3 weeks (£9,685); multi-course discount for applications received by April 9, 2027 at 23:59 BST, subject to availability and not combinable with other promotions; four sessions available throughout July; residential package available at additional cost