Applications are now open for the King’s College London Pre-University Summer School. This exceptional academic and social experience is designed for high school students who are completing their last two years of study and are interested in university preparation.

This exciting cultural experience takes place on the campus of King’s College London, and provides students with a two-week residential experience (nonresidential experiences are also available). This program helps prepare students for their future studies at university and beyond and combines academic classes, cultural excursions, skills sessions, and other preparatory activities. The summer school also includes an extensive social program that gives students time to network with colleagues from around the world.

Two sessions of this program are available, offered from July 8 to July 21, and also from July 22 to August 4. While these sessions are designed for students in their last two years of high school and are aged sixteen and seventeen, a pre-university summer program is also available for students aged fourteen to fifteen. Students who are older than eighteen may also attend, although they must participate in the nonresidential program.

Although this course does not culminate in college credits, students do receive a certificate of completion that can be used to boost a resume and help with college applications. Students who later apply for admission to undergraduate study at King’s are not given preference, but can help demonstrate interest in the student’s chosen area of study.

Interested applicants should submit a completed application as well as copies of their most recent high school grades. A personal statement and reference letter from the high school are also required. Evidence of English language proficiency must be supplied if the applicant’s first language is not English. Finally, upon acceptance all candidates should supply a signed consent note by their parents or legal guardians.

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King’s College London is proud to offer qualified students the Summer Programme Scholarship. These scholarships are awarded to forced migrants from the United Kingdom, as well as from around the globe. These awards are granted to students wishing to enroll in the 2018 Undergraduate School, the 2018 Pre-University Summer School, and the 2018 Pre-University Taster. Ten tuition fee scholarships will be awarded in this upcoming academic year alone.

Forced migrants are those who come from a variety of immigration backgrounds. They might be asylum seekers, former asylum seekers, unaccompanied asylum seeking children, limited leave to remain applicants, or individuals with long standing residence status. While the terms and conditions of each of these statuses varies depending on length of stay and condition of their refugee status, this scholarship is notable because it helps to alleviate some of the hardships associated with all of the above conditions. According to statistics provided by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, only one percent of eligible refugees have access to higher education. The King’s Summer School helps to address this concern.

To be eligible to apply, students must be at least sixteen years old on September 1, 2018. Students have the opportunity to study any subject at a undergraduate level, allowing them to prepare for future university studies. This two-week program is highly intensive, and includes academic classes, social activities in London, excursions, university preparation advice, and skills training. The program is residential, with most students living at King’s College. Non-residential students are also encouraged to apply.

The program is offered in two sessions, with the first running from July 8 until July 21. The second is offered from July 22 to August 4, with separate sessions operating slightly later for nonresidential students (as an orientation day is not required). Students may choose to attend both sessions, if desired. Class credit will be granted for progress made in coursework at King’s College.

Interested candidates must apply first for the summer program and meet all prerequisite academic criteria. In some cases, visas are required for study at the summer school. High school transcripts, evidence of English language proficiency, and personal statements must also be submitted at the time of application. All applications for scholarships must be received no later than April 1, 2018.

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