English / Culture · Kensington, London, England · Collingham College
Discovery Summer · Collingham Family
Half-day English in Kensington for children and adults, leaving substantial time for a family London holiday.
- Ages / grades
- 5–17 · full day 13–17 only
- Duration
- 1–7 weeks · summer
- Attendance
- Parent accompanies / Day attendance
- Language
- English · beginner to advanced Teaching language and starting level
Past edition · next season unverified
Latest verified edition: 22 June–7 August 2026, now ended. No 2027 Collingham dates verified as of 4 October 2026.
- Past edition · 2026/06/22–08/07 Sources and official information
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Sources checked ·Who can apply
The official family course accepts visiting international families; prior enrolment at the host school or local residence is not required.
Ages 5–17; full day only 13–17. For 5–6, a parent/guardian must study there or remain until the child settles. Family arranges lodging and daily drop-off/collection.
Teaching language and starting level
| Item | Published information |
|---|---|
| Instruction / activity language | English lessons and English-led activities. |
| Required starting proficiency | A1 beginner classes are for children under 10 only; ages 10–17 need at least A2 or individual confirmation. |
| Japanese-language support | Japanese-speaking staff or interpretation for this course has not been verified. |
| Chinese-language support | Chinese-speaking staff or interpretation for this course has not been verified. |
| Korean-language support | Korean-speaking staff or interpretation for this course has not been verified. |
A translated website does not establish on-site language support. Reconfirm support tied to particular staff or weeks.
Included costs and the family budget
| Item | Published details |
|---|---|
| Published programme total | GBP 475Approx. ¥99,000 |
| People covered | 1 child |
| Duration and edition | 1 week · 2026 summer |
| Accommodation | Lodging extra |
| Included in this amount | Tuition, materials, reports and applicable study-visit entry. The £100 (Approx. ¥21,000) deposit is part of the course fee, not an added charge. |
| Extra / to confirm | Family lodging, airport transfers, flights, medical/travel insurance and optional socials are extra; adult tuition is excluded. |
| Fee source | Official 2026 Collingham dates and fees2026-10-04 |
Verified refundable deposits are separate from programme fees. They are not the same as booking deposits or non-refundable registration charges.
Additional fee notes
Historical 2026 tuition: child £475 (Approx. ¥99,000)/week; adult £510 (Approx. ¥106,000)/week. Materials, reports and applicable study-visit admission included. Accommodation, flights, insurance and optional family socials are extra; socials were advertised at about £15 (Approx. ¥3,000)–£40 (Approx. ¥8,000)/person.
JPY estimates use 2 October 2026 reference rates, normally rounded to ¥1,000, with whole-yen values near filter boundaries. Payment rates and fees differ. Rates and sources
What the days look like
15 hours weekly, Monday–Friday 09:00–12:30; afternoon 13:30–17:00 runs only if demand supports it. Older juniors have a museum study visit and Friday project presentations; 5–6s learn through on-site activities.
Parents, accommodation and transport
Arrange your own London accommodation and airport transfers. Kensington is convenient for the programme, but lodging and daily commuting are major parts of the family budget. Allow recovery time after the long flight from Tokyo.
Why it is in this guide
An established, small-class family-language option with a real five-year-old entry route and explicit parent-settling rules.
Who it may suit
Parents who want to study in the same building or explore nearby while children attend a manageable half-day.
What to weigh up
Children aged 5–6 stay on site rather than joining museum study visits. Families must organise the rest of each day, lodging and travel.
Operating history and evidence
Official 2025 and 2026 material establishes repeat operation. Trustpilot hosts 32 operator-wide reviews, including a 2024 parent report about two weeks of Collingham mornings. Reviews are mostly positive but self-selected and older, with none recorded in the last 12 months at the check; they do not independently verify safeguarding.
Read participant accounts
Independent account · Published / experience date: 2024-07-06
Parent account of Collingham mornings
Trustpilot includes a parent account of two weeks of Collingham morning classes.
The 32 operator-wide reviews mix courses, are self-selected and had no new reviews in the preceding 12 months at the check; they do not independently verify safeguarding.
Read the sourceBefore you book
Request the new season's dates and fees, check the age-specific timetable and beginner rule, and confirm the parent-settling arrangement. Do not interpret old '2026 Now Booking' banners as live availability. Published summer study lasts 1–7 weeks, so a two-week stay is straightforward in principle.
Cancellation and refunds
Published day-course policy: £100 non-refundable deposit; cancellation more than 30 days before arrival loses the deposit, less than 30 days loses all course fees. Written notice required. The wording does not resolve exactly 30 days; confirm with the school.
Sources and official information
Sources checked ·
- Official Collingham programme
- Junior half-day details and 2026 fees
- Day-course cancellation terms
- 2025–26 operation and provider testimonials
- Independent Trustpilot reviews
An editorial comparison based on official information and attributed agency or media sources, not first-hand reviews, rankings or a safety guarantee. Match the school calendar, language needs, independence and the adults’ plans together.