Summer Language Programmes
Develop your language skills on a summer language programme abroad. Continue your language learning following on from a taster course or from school. Or why not pick-up a brand new language?
Immersing yourself in the culture and way of life of a country is the best way to learn a language and put your new skills into practice.
Find out more about the programmes on offer below and apply for funding towards your costs.
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Learn French
Université Catholique de Lyon
Study French in Lyon and immerse yourself into the French capital of gastronomy and the 3rd largest city in France.
The modern and friendly university campus is located in the very heart of Lyon, an international city in the beautiful area of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. You will have the opportunity to immerse in cultural activities to complement your learning to enable you to practice French outside your classes, to meet new people and to broaden your access to French culture.
This summer school will cover the core curriculum skills of oral comprehension, speaking, written comprehension and writing.
Programme details Dates July or August 2025 Programme Cost €980 Other costs flight costs, accommodation (approx. £360 - £560) Deadline to apply for the programme Rolling Admission Funding deadline Friday 14 March 2025 Find out more Summer French Programme Université de Pau
Spend a month in the French Pyrenees next summer, perfecting your French!
The Pau campus offers an intensive 60-hour course; the pace of learning is an average of 3 hours each morning from 9:30 to 12:30. Teachers will use various supports and activities: videos, texts, audio documents, games, debates, films, etc.
Students will have the option to participate in a range of extracurricular activities including surfing, theatre and trekking in the Pyrenees Mountains.
Programme details Dates 30 June - 24 July 2025 (4 weeks) Programme cost €950 Other costs Flight cost and accommodation (approx. £380 to £450) Deadline to apply for the programme Sunday 15 June 2025 Funding deadline Friday 14 March 2025 Find out more Université de Pau Summer School -
Learn Spanish
Salamanca University
Learn Spanish in the popular student-town of Salamanca in the Castilla y León region of northern Spain.
Students will have the opportunity to improve their Spanish grammar and broaden Spanish vocabulary at this prestigious university.
Each student will have the option to participate in a wide variety of cultural and academic activities to encourage them to practice their language skills, learn more about the Spanish culture and have fun. Activities include guided visits to sights of interest in Salamanca, Spanish dance classes, a guitar lesson and cookery sessions.
Programme details Date 2 July 2025 or 1 August 2025 Programme cost €1145 for 4 weeks (20 hours p/w) (non-refundable deposit also required) Other costs Flights, accommodation (approx. €300-€450) Deadline to apply for the programme Rolling Admission Funding deadline Friday 14 March 2025 Find out more Summer Spanish Programme
Funding Available
The Global Opportunities team are offering scholarships to help students with their costs of undertaking one of these summer language programmes.
The scholarship will reimburse the programme cost of the above language programmes based on receipted expenditure. Successful students will need to provide confirmation of acceptance on to the language course and proof of payment for the course fee.
Please note the programme cost will only be covered for the 3-4 week duration programmes stated above, which have 20 hours per week of teaching on average. The scholarship will be paid in GBP to the student, once required documentation is completed. Confirmation of arrival and completion of the programme will be required.
When applying directly to the language programmes above, please ensure to read their full terms and conditions, including cancellation and refund policies, before you confirm your place.