London - Mile End Junior English Course
Embassy Summer at Queen Mary University
Our centre is located in one of the largest, self-contained residential campuses in London, Queen Mary University of London. The campus is based in a lively and culturally diverse part of East London that ensures easy access to central London for students to explore.
All students are staying in comfortable single en-suite rooms in one of the halls of residence in the student village, where students can find both shops and a sports hall.
Key Facts:
Price: £1,220 per week (price includes tuition, trips, activities, accommodation and full board)
Location: Queen Mary University of London
Dates: 24th June - 19th August 2025
Ages: 12–18 (18 year olds accepted as part of a group with a leader)*
Accommodation: Single en-suite rooms
Sample Excursion: Cambridge
- Single en-suite rooms arranged in flats containing of 5-9 rooms
- Communal space in each flat
- Room furniture includes a wardrobe, desk and chair
- Rooms are cleaned weekly
- Laundry available in residence building
- All meals are served in a large dining hall on campus
- Wi-Fi throughout
- A deposit of £30 is required upon arrival and there is a charge for replacing any lost keys
Whilst delivering bespoke lesson materials, the Embassy lesson is designed to engage students in discussion, to develop the key life skills of collaboration and intercultural communication, and to provide extensive opportunities to practice and build on current language.
Lessons taught by teachers trained to deliver the Embassy Lessons
17 students per class and classes suitable for students of all levels.
15 hours a week
20 x 45 mins in UK, US and Canada
15 x 60 mins in Malta
All learning resources provided are age appropriate and all students receive an end of course certificate of attendance.
Arrival
Students will be welcomed upon arrival outside The Curve Cafe where they will register and get their room keys so that they can check in to their rooms.
Welcome
On the first evening there will be a welcome activity which is designed to ensure students have the opportunity to meet staff and other students and get to know more about the centre, its facilities and useful information which will help them during their stay.
Activities
Activities are organised on days when there are no trips and during the evenings, 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
- Evening activities such as karaoke, talent show and team games
Sample activities
Treasure Hunt, Karaoke, Disco, Quiz or different sports such as Mini Olympics or Football.
Half-Day Trips
Our students get to explore exciting places around London every weekday, visiting places such as the British Museum, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge Experience, the National Gallery, Leicester Square and Chinatown
Full-Day Excursions
Brighton: Enjoy this vibrant and popular seaside resort with beautiful architecture and visit the Sea Life Centre.
Canterbury: Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the most visited cities in the UK. Marvel at the gothic architecture of Canterbury Cathedral and medieval buildings.
Cambridge: Explore this iconic university city, famous for its renowned colleges, punting on the River Cam and Kings College.
3 Week Sample Programmes
Each 21-night stay will include a total of 15 local accompanied visits to London with activities and 3 full-day excursions to other major cities such as Cambridge, Brighton and Canterbury. Transport for trips may be by private coach or public transport.
The programme is for illustrative purposes only and is subject to amendments or alterations.
| Week 1 | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Arrivals/Departures Local Activities Optional trip: Thorpe Park |
Testing/Induction | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full-day trip: Brighton with walking tour and visit the Sea Life Centre or Cambridge with walking tour and college visit |
| Afternoon | Westminster or other London walking tour | Local walk Optional trip: Madame Tussauds/Tower of London/London Eye |
Visit to St. Paul's Cathedral | London British Museum | Tate Modern | ||
| Evening | Welcome games Local walk Indoor sports |
Indoor sports or treasure hunt Egg drop |
Karaoke Optional Musical |
Indoor sports Late night shopping at Westfield Optional cable car experience |
Disco | Trashion Show | Film night Quiz |
| Week 2 | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday |
| Morning | Arrivals/Departures Local Activities Optional trip: Windsor and Windsor Castle |
Westminster or other London walking tour | Local walk Optional trip: Madame Tussauds/Tower of London/London Eye |
Thames River Cruise | Science Museum | London Natural History Museum | Full-day trip: Canterbury with walking tour and visit the Cathedral or Full-day trip: Brighton with walking tour and visit to the Sea Life Centre |
| Afternoon | Testing/Induction | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | ||
| Evening | Welcome games Local walk Indoor sports |
Indoor sports International night Fox and hounds |
Karaoke Optional Musical |
Indoor sports Late night shopping at Westfield Optional cable car experience |
Disco | Photo scavenger hunt | Film night Quiz |
| Week 3 | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday |
| Morning | Arrivals/Departures Local Activities Optional trip: Oxford with walking tour and college visit |
Testing/Induction | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full-day trip: Cambridge with walking tour and college visit or Canterbury with walking tour and visit to Canterbury Cathedral |
| Afternoon | Westminster or other London walking tour | Local walk Optional trip: Madame Tussauds/Tower of London/London Eye |
Visit to Tower Bridge Experience | Leicester square and China town | London National Gallery | ||
| Evening | Welcome games Local walk Indoor sports |
Indoor sports or dancing Human PacMan |
Karaoke Optional Musical |
Indoor sports Late night shopping at Westfield Optional cable car experience |
Disco | Kahoot Quiz | Film night Quiz |
Student Welfare
We place the highest priority on care and supervision at all of our Embassy Summer centres so you can rest assured students are well looked after. Members of staff are available 24 hours a day.
Student Services
Our student support staff can help you with:
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Information about local services
- Assistance with individual and personal problems
- Emergency contact
Medical information
If a student needs medical attention an Embassy staff member will help make a appointment. Group Leaders must accompany the student to an appointment. An Embassy staff member will accompany any student that is not part of a group.
LOCAL HOSPITAL
XX place Health centre, Mile End Hospital site, Bancroft Road, London E1 4DG, Tel: +44 2071672828
INSURANCE
If a student does not have insurance, guard. me insurance is available to purchase through Embassy Summer.
CASH
Please note that the centre is mostly cashless. Cash is only required for optional activities and room deposits.
In case of emergency
A 24 hour emergency telephone number is available all summer: +44 7771 845978
Location
Embassy Summer Schools
c/o Conference Office
Queen Mary University of London
Mile End Road
London E1 4NS
Travel times to nearest airports
| (LGW) London Gatwick Airport | 1 hr 20 mins |
| (LHR) London Heathrow Airport | 50 mins |
| (STN) Stansted Airport | 1 hr |
| (LTN) Luton Airport | 1 hr 40 mins |
Travel times to nearest train station
| St Pancras International (Eurostar) | 20 mins |
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