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Language in Action (LiA) is a British Council accredited provider of junior English language programmes. We run Year-round and summer camps across multiple university campuses in the UK, combining English lessons, cultural activities, excursions, and a fully supervised residential experience.
Our summer programmes welcome students aged 11 to 18. For our year-round programmes, we accept students from 8 to 18 years old. Students are grouped by age and English level to ensure the best learning environment for everyone.
Our programmes are fully all-inclusive. The fee covers accommodation, all meals, English lessons, a full activity and excursions programme, airport transfers (where booked), and 24/7 staff supervision.
The Deluxe package includes 14 nights of full-board accommodation, 30 hours of English tuition over 2 weeks, course materials and an end-of-course certificate, 4 full-day excursions, 8 half-day excursions, 10 evening activities (including night excursions), a welcome party and a last night party, weekly room cleaning and communal area cleaning, bed linen and on-site laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour security and reception, transportation for all included activities and excursions, and constant LiA staff presence in-centre and during all activities.
All students take an online AI-powered speaking test before arrival and a written assessment on arrival. They are then placed in groups according to their level and their age, to ensure they are appropriately challenged and can make real progress.
Students receive 15 hours of English lessons per week, scheduled either in the morning or afternoon depending on the centre and programme. Lessons focus on speaking, listening, vocabulary, and real-world communication skills.
Yes, all students receive a certificate of attendance on completion of the programme, detailing their English level and the programme they completed.
Mobile phones can help language learning when they are used with clear rules and structured tasks, but they can also reduce attention if unmanaged. Students are asked that their phones stay silent or face down unless used in a learning activity.
Students’ spoken English ability is assessed and measured in our pre-arrival Speaking Placement test. Through a click of a link, they engage with an avatar answering a few questions which assesses their range of vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and fluency using AI technology. Running side-by-side with our grammar/vocabulary written test that students take on Day 1 of their course, we ensure an accurate way of assessing students’ true English abilities.
English ability is divided into 6 main levels based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) from Beginner (A1) to Proficiency (C2) levels.
Students are assigned to classes primarily by English level. Age is also considered, especially for younger learners.
We have centres across the UK including London (multiple campuses), Manchester, Liverpool, and Canterbury. Each centre is based on a university or school campus with secure, supervised residential facilities.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included every day. We can accommodate any dietary requirements, allergies, and religious dietary needs. Please inform us at the time of booking.
Bed linen is included at all our centres. Towels are provided at most centres, but we recommend checking the specific details for your centre in the pre-arrival information you will receive before your start date.
Yes, please pack your own hairdryer as these are not provided at our centres. Remember to bring a UK plug adaptor if needed.
Each centre provides access to dedicated laundry facilities linked to an app, which students can use to pay directly online. There is no need for coins. Prices are generally around £3-4 per wash and £2-3 for the dryer.
The UK is largely cashless, so students can pay by card almost everywhere. We recommend bringing a debit or prepaid card rather than large amounts of cash. The amount of pocket money needed will depend on personal spending habits, but budget for any optional extras, personal shopping, and snacks outside of meals.
Rooms are guaranteed from 16:00 on arrival day, though we will accommodate earlier check-in where possible. Dinner is always included on arrival day. On departure day, rooms must be vacated by 09:00. Breakfast is always included, and a packed breakfast will be provided if you leave before the canteen opens.
Yes. Students are permitted to keep their mobile phones and can contact family at designated times outside of lesson and activity hours.
We expect all students to follow our code of conduct, which is explained clearly during the induction on arrival. Minor issues are dealt with informally by teaching or activity staff. If behaviour continues or becomes more serious, we follow a formal disciplinary procedure that includes verbal warnings, written warnings, and where necessary, expulsion from the programme.
Expulsion is always a last resort and is reserved for serious or repeated misconduct, such as behaviour that endangers others, breaking UK law, or continued disruption after formal warnings. In all cases, parents and the agent are informed at every stage of the process. If a student is sent home, Language in Action ensures they are safely escorted to their departure point, and travel arrangements are coordinated with parents and the relevant contacts. No refund is due in the event of expulsion. Full details are available in our Behaviour Policy.
Our cancellation policy is outlined in full in our Terms and Conditions, available on the website. We recommend booking with sufficient time and reviewing cancellation deadlines before confirming your place.
Yes, we work with schools, agents, and group leaders to arrange programmes for groups of students. Please contact us for a tailored quote.
If your visa is refused, you may be entitled to a full refund less a £300 booking fee per student, provided you send us a copy of the official UKVI refusal letter, your passport copy, and proof of payment within 14 days of the refusal decision and at least 14 days before your course start date.
If the refusal documents are received 13 days or fewer before the course start date, a £300 booking fee per student applies plus 30% of the total programme value.
We strongly recommend allowing sufficient time for visa processing to avoid these charges. Language in Action cannot be held responsible for decisions made by embassies or immigration authorities. Full details are in our Terms and Conditions.
