KCL Pre-University Summer School

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.

No financial aid or scholarships are offered.

Eligibility

Open to academically motivated students ages 16-17 from any country, in their final three years of high school; requires official high school grades, a personal statement, and evidence of English proficiency (CEFR B2 or equivalent) if English is not the applicant's first language; 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); 5% multi-course discount if applied by April 9, 2027; four sessions available throughout July; residential package available at additional cost