English Language and UK Culture Summer School

Our two-week English Language and UK Culture Summer School enables you to experience UWE Bristol and explore the UK.

You'll improve your English language and presentation skills and learn about British culture and what it’s like to study at a UK university.

Course dates for 2026

Block one

Block two

As well as studying, you'll explore the UK with day trips to Oxford, Bath and London.

Sessions may include:

• a tour of UWE Bristol’s Frenchay Campus     
• cultural sessions such as adjusting to the UK and an introduction to UK culture
• skills workshops such as improving your presentation skills
• themes include language, arts, good, sport, geography, culture, fashion and more.

You'll receive a UWE Bristol Certificate of Completion at the end of the course. 

Academic sessions

You'll receive 30 hours of tuition. The focus is on improving your language skills while enjoying an exciting experience in the UK.

Our tutors are native speakers and are highly qualified and experienced lecturers in English as a foreign language. They understand your needs, whether you want to prepare for university study or simply improve your English and have fun.

Classes are relaxed and friendly. You'll do many of the activities in pairs or groups, helping you to practise your English and get to know the other group members better.

The Summer School is for students with an intermediate level of English (IELTS 5.0 and above or equivalent is preferred).

If you are not sure whether your English is good enough, please contact us and we will be happy to advise you.

You must be over the age of 18 when the course begins unless you are part of a pre-university cohort.

UWE Bristol does not arrange your visa or contribute to the cost of a visa. You must arrange your student visa before you pay for the course.

As a Summer School student, you’ll stay in high-quality accommodation in our Student Village on Frenchay Campus. You’ll have your own en-suite bedroom in a flat for six, with a shared kitchen and lounge area. The Student Village is within easy walking distance of the library, computer rooms, supermarkets and all the social spaces.

Your accommodation is included in the Summer School fees and this covers:

• bed linen, towels and a kitchen pack
• internet access in all flats
• weekly cleaning and linen change service
• extensive 24-hour CCTV monitoring
• on-site staff.

Your kitchen will have a stove, hob, microwave, kettle and fridge/freezer. On Frenchay Campus there are also several catering options including cafes and The Students' Union at UWE.

Additional information about your stay in the UK

• The UK uses the Pound Sterling (£).
• July and August are the summer months, but this does not always mean that it is warm or dry. We recommend bringing a range of clothing including an umbrella and downloading a weather app to check daily forecasts.
• You will need a three-pin point plug adaptor for a standard UK plug socket. You can buy one before leaving your country or they are usually available to buy at the airport or in the UWE Students' Union shop on Frenchay Campus.

The self-catering package is £1,800 (without early bird discount). This is ideal for those who prefer to cook for themselves.

Fees include:

• all teaching resources
• 30 hours of classroom teaching
• Wi-Fi access inside the school/University
• two weeks’ accommodation in the Student Village on Frenchay Campus, living in flats of up to six people. Each flat has a shared kitchen and living area but you’ll have your own en-suite bedroom
• airport transfers (at designated times – see below for details)
• trips (see below for details) 

Please note that the following are not included in the course fees:

• travel to and from the UK
• UK entry visas (if required)
• travel insurance.

We recommend that you bring £80-£100 per week for meals and drinks. If you are planning additional excursions while in the UK you will need extra money.

Attending as a group

Students normally take part in the International Summer School programme as part of a group. For every ten students sent by an institution or agent, we will waive the Summer School fee for one group leader attendee.

As part of the Summer School you will have the opportunity to visit some of Britain's most well-known towns and cities.

• London, England’s capital city, famous for its art galleries and museums, historic buildings and great shopping. The trip includes a twilight flight on the London Eye.
• Oxford, ‘city of dreaming spires,’ and home to England’s oldest university.
• Bath, with its famous Roman Baths and beautiful 18th century architecture.
• Bristol - see the sights of this buzzing university city and end your tour with a welcome dinner at a well-known Bristol restaurant.

All trips are with an experienced, professional tour guide.

We’re offering free airport transfers from London Heathrow on the Saturday or Sunday before the course starts — check arrival dates.

We strongly encourage you to arrive in groups and to arrange your flight and arrival with other attendees from your institution.

If you are travelling alone, we will give you a pick-up time so that you are grouped with other solo travellers.

If you would like help with booking your own transport from the airport to UWE Bristol, email globalstudents@uwe.ac.uk.

If you have any questions or to register, please email Zach MacDonald, Summer School and Short Courses Manager at zach.macdonald@uwe.ac.uk.

You can also contact your UWE Bristol country representative.