Aberdeen Summer School 2025

Course Fees & Dates

Aberdeen Summer School 2025

19 July-3 August 2025

Elevate Your English in the UK!

Immerse yourself in English while experiencing life in a safe and friendly city. Practice in and out of the classroom, build confidence, and connect with others.

Explore Scotland – Enjoy social events, excursions, and local trips.
Learn & Grow – Improve communication skills while discovering a new culture and sharing about your culture.

A Unique Adventure – Language, culture, and unforgettable experiences await!

Join us for an incredible journey!

Deadline:  Please note enrolment will close Monday 15^th May at  5pm.

To apply for the course, please complete the application form and submit to lc-enquiries@abdn.ac.uk. If possible, please submit the application in MS word format.  

Please refer to the Terms and Conditions on the application form before paying your course fees. 

Summer School Programme

Duration: 15 nights
Cost: £2200

Key Details:

• An invitation letter will be provided after the submission of the application form and fee payment.
• Check-in: Saturday, 19 July 2025 (from 2 PM) – includes transport from Aberdeen Airport to Hillhead.
• Check-out: Sunday, 3 August 2025 (by 10 AM) – includes transport from Hillhead to Aberdeen Airport.
• If your flight schedule requires arriving 1-2 days earlier or later, please arrange this as soon as possible (no later than four weeks before the programme starts).
• Additional nights can be paid upon arrival at the accommodation reception (£28 per night). Invitation letters can be adjusted accordingly.
• Students should communicate their travel itinerary (dates, times, and flight numbers) as soon as possible.

Course Description

Programme Highlights:

• Welcome Event & Breakfast – Monday, 21 July
• Academic English Classes & Materials – 22 hours
• School/Subject Experiences – 15 hours
• Excursions:
• Full-Day Trips: Glasgow & Edinburgh
• Tall Ships Festival (Aberdeen, 19-20 July)
• Half-Day Trips: Pitmedden Gardens, Stonehaven & Dunnottar Castle, Pennan Fishing Village
• Local Walking Tours: Seaton Park, Seaside & Footdee, City Centre & Art Gallery, Local Shops
• Cultural Activities:
• Ceilidh dance class
• Graduation ceremony with certificates, dinner, and a Ceilidh dance featuring a live local band

(Please note that minor changes to the programme and schedule may occur.)

What’s Not Included:

• Flights
• Visas
• Meals
• Private health and travel insurance

Example Schedule

Weekend Arrival & Orientation

Date	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Sat, 19 Jul	Orientation	Check-in	-
Sun, 20 Jul	-	Festival Activities	Festival Activities

 

Week 1: Academic & Cultural Activities

Date	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Mon, 21 Jul	Welcome Event & Campus Tour	Walking Tour	-
Tue, 22 Jul	Academic English	Bus Tour	-
Wed, 23 Jul	Academic English	School/Subject Experience	Sports Village
Thu, 24 Jul	Academic English	School/Subject Experience	-
Fri, 25 Jul	Academic English	Walking Tour	-
Sat, 26 Jul	Glasgow Trip	Glasgow Trip	Glasgow Trip
Sun, 27 Jul	Rest Day	-	-

 

Week 2: Academic & Cultural Activities

Date	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Mon, 28 Jul	Academic English	Bus Tour	-
Tue, 29 Jul	Academic English	School/Subject Experience	Sports Village
Wed, 30 Jul	Academic English	Bus Tour	-
Thu, 31 Jul	School/Subject Experience	Academic English	Dance Practice
Fri, 30 Jul	School/Subject Experience	-	Graduation Ceremony
Sat, 2 Aug	Edinburgh Trip	Edinburgh Trip	Edinburgh Trip
Sun, 3 Aug	Check-out	-	-