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Summer & Winter Schools

Short Course

Our Summer and Winter Schools are in Preston, Lancashire, in North West England. They are an active English language learning programme.

Why study with us

  • Themed classes to improve your language skills in an exciting way.
  • Interactive and inclusive environment include midweek trips and activities.
  • Learn English in a university in North West England, with full access to facilities.
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Course overview

Level: Short course
Delivery: On campus
Study Mode: Full-time
Duration: 1-8 weeks of study
Campus: Preston
Start Dates: January – February (Winter School), July –August (Summer School)

What you'll do

  • Join any Monday between selected dates
  • 1-week minimum stay
  • 17 hours classroom contact
  • Choose your own study with a choice of themed study weeks
  • Include midweek social programme
  • Full access to university learning and support
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Hear from our students

Even if you feel anxious about your English skills, the program teachers are very kind and use simple words to communicate with you. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Also, the library and gym are well-equipped, so make sure to take advantage of them!
Yumeji Fukuda
Yumeji Fukuda
English language summer school student
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Summer 2025

Classes consist of 17 hours of interactive workshops each week. There is also a weekly trip.

The level of English required for each theme is can be found brackets (eg, B1, B2)

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Week commencing Culture (B1, B2, C1) Academic (B2, C1) Full-day trips (Wednesdays)
13 July 2026

Music and Film

  • The Beatles
  • British Music Festivals
  • Harry Potter
  • Sherlock Holmes
 N/A

Liverpool city centre

  • Museums and shopping
20 July 2026

Art and Fashion

  • History
  • People
  • Style
  • Concepts and ideas

Global Graduate

  • Problem solving
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Analytical skills

Manchester city centre

  • Museums and shopping
27 July 2026

British history

  • British monarchy
  • Ancient Britain
  • The British Empire

Science, Media and Innovation

  • Manchester's science heritage
  • Media in the UK
  • The first computer
  • Science and the environment 

Lancaster

  • Historic stately home
3 August 2026

Food and drink in the UK

  • Afternoon tea
  • English breakfast
 Global Graduate
  • Problem solving
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Analytical skills
 The Lake District
  • Steam train and boat ride
10 August 2026 Music and Film
  • The Beatles
  • British Music Festivals
  • Harry Potter
  • Sherlock Holmes
 Science, Media and Innovation
  • Manchester's science heritage
  • Media in the UK
  • The first computer
  • Science and the environment
 Liverpool city centre
  • Museums and shopping
17 August 2026  Art and Fashion
  • History
  • People
  • Style
  • Concepts and ideas
  N/A Manchester city centre
  • Museums and shopping
24 August 2026  Food and drink in the UK
  • Afternoon tea
  • English breakfast
  N/A The Lake District
  • Steam train and boat ride
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This course is delivered by the School of Psychology and Humanities

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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