English / Culture · London, England · Gloucester Gate for ages 5–9; Regent's Park for older children

SKOLA · London Junior English

A London English-and-activities programme with a dedicated younger-child site and weekly entry.

Ages / grades: 5–17 · residential 12+
Duration: 1+ weeks · Monday starts
Attendance: Parent accompanies / Day attendance / Child-only boarding
Language: English · all levels, including beginners Teaching language and starting level

Dates published · check places

2027 announced: ages 5–9, 5 July–13 August; ages 10–17, 14 June–28 August. January/Easter programmes are 10–17, not younger children.

Announced · 2027/07/05–08/13 (ages 5–9) Sources and official information

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Who can apply

Non-enrolled pupilsConfirmed, conditions apply

Visiting childrenConfirmed, conditions apply

The operator offers this standalone course to international visitors, independently of ordinary host-school enrolment.

Ages 5–17 across separate age groups; 5–9 day programme requires adult collection, and a parent on Saturday trips. Residential minimum 12; 5–6 have a shorter summer window.

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Teaching language and starting level

Teaching language and starting level
Item	Published information
Instruction / activity language	English lessons and English-led activities.
Required starting proficiency	All English levels, including beginners; placement by age and level.
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.

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Included costs and the family budget

Published fee examples · 2027 summerFull-day course, ages 5–9
Item	Published details
Published programme total	GBP 780Approx. ¥162,000
People covered	1 child
Duration and edition	5 days, Monday–Friday · 2027 summer
Accommodation	Lodging extra
Included in this amount	Five-day course £720 (Approx. ¥150,000) + registration £60 (Approx. ¥12,000) = £780 (Approx. ¥162,000); 15 hours English, lunch, one half-day excursion and four activity afternoons.
Extra / to confirm	Lodging, flights, insurance and adult study are extra; visa letter £30 (Approx. ¥6,000) if needed. Optional Saturday excursion excluded.
Fee source	Official SKOLA 2027 price list2026-10-04

Verified refundable deposits are separate from programme fees. They are not the same as booking deposits or non-refundable registration charges.

Additional fee notes

2027 5–9 rates: £720 (Approx. ¥150,000)/week for five full days; £500 (Approx. ¥104,000) for five mornings; £920 (Approx. ¥191,000) for six days including one parent on Saturday. Add £60 (Approx. ¥12,000) registration and £30 (Approx. ¥6,000) visa letter if needed. Lodging, flights, insurance and adult study are additional.

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

For 5–9s: 15 hours English each week; full days 09:00–16:00 include lunch, one half-day London outing and four activity afternoons. Half days finish 12:15. Older pupils follow a different 16:30 finish.

Parents, accommodation and transport

Under-12s need family accommodation arranged separately. Saturday trips leave from Regent's Park, even for Gloucester Gate children, and adult classes cost extra. From Tokyo, allow for a long-haul flight and London's daily commute.

Why it is in this guide

Clear age bands and published 2027 dates make it easy to plan a longer family stay. This is a comparison option with mixed independent feedback, not an unqualified top recommendation.

Who it may suit

Families seeking structured weekday English and London outings, with a parent staying locally for younger children.

What to weigh up

Ages 5–6 cannot use the longer June/late-August season for 7–9s. Some older reviews of the 5–9 course criticised learning depth and value, so ask for the proposed level and teaching plan.

Operating history and evidence

The provider reports 57 years' experience and publishes 2026/27 seasons. LanguageCourse.net's 17 verified-booking ratings average 3.9/5 and mix adult and junior courses; 2023 parent reviews of the 5–9 programme raised teaching/value concerns, while other junior feedback is positive. The provider's higher Google-review claims are not an independent quality finding.

Read participant accounts

Commercial / booking platform · Published / experience date: 2023-07-03

Ages 5–9: limited conversation practice

A parent praised kind staff and the surroundings but felt the beginner class lacked conversation and practical everyday English.

Verified booking on a commercial platform; an individual 2023 experience, not proof of current classes or staffing.

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Before you book

Confirm the age-specific campus and dates, real teaching-level group, current parent feedback and accommodation commute. Do not infer five-year-old eligibility from the Regent's University name. The minimum stay is one week, with starts any Monday during the relevant age group's season and two or more weeks combinable.

Cancellation and refunds

2027 terms: up to eight weeks before start, retain £60 cancellation plus non-refundable registration/visa fees. Later cancellation retains the £500 deposit if only that was paid, or one week's fees plus registration if fully paid; no refund for early departure. Visa-refusal clauses conflict and need written clarification.

Sources and official information

Sources checked · 2026-10-04

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.

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