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Study Abroad | London

England | AIFS Global Education Center | Summer 2025
Red bus driving through London.

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  • Summer 2025

Overview

Spend a summer in the cosmopolitan city of London, England with AIFS! Choose from a variety of courses on the Creative London or Cross-Cultural London programs supported by a range of academic visits and guest speakers to bring these courses to life. Immerse yourself in one of the world’s great capital cities where you can surround yourself with places of extraordinary historical and cultural interest, such as the Natural History Museum, Royal Albert Hall and Kensington Palace, enjoy the wealth of green parks, the multi-cultural food scene and explore London’s famous markets.

Programs run consecutively so you can extend your stay in London and enroll in both programs.

The AIFS Abroad program in London focuses on experiential learning in a supportive environment with small class sizes. Our faculty use London as a classroom, supplementing their teaching with academic visits bringing the subject to life and expert guest speakers who demonstrate how you can apply what you learn in the classroom towards a career. The AIFS Abroad academic team are on hand to support students through their academic journey with a ‘Learn, Connect, Grow’ mindset, offering academic coaching, writing workshops and holistic student support. We recognize the importance of career readiness for students and have designed our courses to prepare students for the global workplace.

Students at the AIFS Abroad GEC Summer School in London can choose up to 2 courses for a total of 6 credits per themed summer session. Choose from Creative London or Cross Cultural London (or do both) and experience London’s cultural history including art, fashion, food and history with academic visits and social and cultural events which put students at the heart of this iconic city.

What’s Included

The AIFS inclusive program fee includes all of the great features below in addition to many pre-departure, on-site and upon-return services to help students make the most of their time abroad.

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  • Tuition

    Up to 6 semester credits per summer session

  • Courses

    Courses offered in Creative London (Session 1) or Cross-Cultural London (Session 2) with experiential academic visits

  • Housing

    Student residence

  • Excursions & Day Trips

    Stonehenge and Stourhead (day trip, Session 1 only, Summer 2024)

    The Cotswolds (day trip, Session 2 only, Summer 2024)

    Bath and Stonehenge (day trip, Session 1, Summer 2025)

    Bristol (day trip, Session 2, Summer 2025)

  • Travel Pass

    For use on London’s public transport system in the central two zones including the Underground (Tube), overground and bus for the duration of the program

  • Cultural & Social Activities

    Introductory guided city tour of London, walking tours, theater visits and day trips

  • On-Site Program Director

    And student services team to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program

  • Health & Safety

    24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance
  • Personal/Professional Development

    Access to the renowned Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and alumni network
  • Green Initiative

Additional Options & Opportunities

  • AIFS Flight Package

    Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways

    Airport transfers to and from campus

Program Details: Study Abroad | London Creative and Cross-Cultural London Session 1 + 2

Dates

May 31, 2025July 26, 2025

Term

Summer

Institution

AIFS Global Education Center

Application Deadline

March 1, 2025

Inclusive Fees

$12,490

Eligibility

Open to High School Graduate, First Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Minimum of 2.5 GPA

Additional requirements may vary by course selection. See Academic section below.

Visa Requirements

A visa may be required for this program. Please contact your advisor or log into your portal for more information.

Academic Interest

  • Anthropology
  • Art
  • Art History
  • Business
  • Communications
  • Criminal Justice
  • English
  • Environmental Studies
  • Fashion
  • History
  • Humanities
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Theater

Global Themes

  • Arts, Culture and Creative Industries
  • Business, Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship
  • Education, Social Services, and Psychology
  • Global Peace, International Security and Human Rights
  • Health Sciences and STEM
  • Language, History and Culture
  • Social and Criminal Justice
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Rolling Admissions

Admission into this program is done on a rolling basis. You can expect confirmation of your acceptance within 2 working days of completing all required tasks.

Academics

AIFS Abroad offers a unique global educational experience for students on this program, with the following academic options available:

This program is offered through the AIFS London Global Education Center (GEC). You will study in Kensington, one of the most picturesque and safest areas of central London. Within walking distance of half a dozen museums and three Royal parks, Kensington provides easy access to shopping, sports and entertainment. Running, horseback riding and boating are available in Hyde Park.

Academic credit for the London program is awarded by Fairfield University. Fairfield University is a private Jesuit university founded in 1942 in Fairfield, Connecticut, well known for their commitment to international education. Fairfield is a fully accredited university and member of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

In 2020 Fairfield and AIFS partnered to develop a school of record relationship that will allow academic credit to be available for both Fairfield and non-Fairfield students.

Course syllabi and faculty credentials are reviewed and approved by Fairfield University.

  • Anthropology
  • Art
  • Art History
  • Business
  • Communications
  • Criminal Justice
  • English
  • Environmental Studies
  • Fashion
  • History
  • Humanities
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Theater

The summer school at the AIFS London Global Education Center (GEC) is divided into two sessions of four weeks each. Students take one or two 3-credit courses per session for a maximum of 6 credits. Courses on each session are divided into two streams with students able to select one course from each stream.

Most courses utilize field trips and on-site teaching to support classroom lectures to make this a truly experiential learning program. You will need to budget for incidental costs in connection with these field trips, even if the course description does not specify an amount for expenses.

The programs run consecutively and you can combine both for a longer stay in London and more credits.

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A DAY IN THE LIFE LONDON

Adrianna from Western Kentucky University recently took over our Instagram story to talk about her summer abroad in London, England with AIFS!

Three Royal Guards in London.

Living Abroad

STUDENT RESIDENCE

During your time abroad you will live in London, within easy travel of the AIFS Global Education Centre, the many museums, galleries, theaters and green open spaces of central London. Housing will be in shared rooms in a student residence.

Internet access is included in all AIFS housing in London.

Population

London has a diverse range of peoples and cultures, and more than 300 languages are spoken within its boundaries. London had topped 9 million people in 2020.  

Culture

London is home to numerous museums, galleries, libraries, sporting events and other cultural institutions, including the British Museum, National Gallery, Tate Modern, British Library and 40 West End theaters.

Transportation

London’s transportation system is also renowned, and the London Underground is the oldest underground railway network in the world. Students will receive a travel pass for the central 2 zones of London for use throughout their stay.

AIFS in London Director, Summer Program

Heather Lees

Heather Lees

My love of travel began at an early age from moving around to different U.S. Naval bases and family road trips, to visiting family in the Philippines and studying abroad in the UK and Shanghai, China. After graduating from university in the U.S., I began a career in higher education, starting out in Residence Life and student activities before transitioning into international education. I have lived in the UK, on and off, for nearly 14 years (I am eligible for British citizenship!) and love to highlight all the UK has to offer. While I am mostly found indoors baking and crocheting, some of my favourite trips with students have been to national parks here in the UK… from ghyll scrambling in the Lake District to kayaking in the Brecon Beacons. I am a Mental Health First Aider and always happy to lend an ear.

The Program Director provides academic advice, introduces you to the community and handles communication with the University.

Learning does not begin or end in the classroom. To help you get a true taste of British life and culture, the AIFS staff organize an active social and cultural program during your time in London.

A guided city tour is included in the program fee – see Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London and get those photos you always wanted.

Other events are offered which are subsidized from student fees so students pay a much lower rate than they would if they bought tickets directly from local theaters and tour agencies. Previous activities have included:

  • Walking tours such as Black London, Street Art and Harry Potter
  • Sporting events
  • Day trips such as Bath and Stonehenge, Bristol, Greenwich, Oxford, Stratford Upon Avon and Brighton
  • River boat cruise along the Thames
  • A trip on the London Eye
  • Theater performances such as Wicked, Matilda, Les Misérables, and Hamilton
  • Meals such as traditional afternoon tea or fish and chips

Excursions

This program offers a range of day trips and excursions that will take you outside London and deepen your social, historical and cultural understanding of England. Previous excursions have included:

Stone pillars on a field in Stonehenge.

Stonehenge and Stourhead

Visit the world-famous ancient site of Stonehenge where you can find out about the mysterious circumstances of its formation. The second visit of the day will be to the National Trust site of Stourhead, which is a beautiful 18th century landscape garden with lakeside walks, grottoes, classical temples and Stourhead House, a mansion with a wonderful library and art collection.

  • England
  • Day Trip
  • Included in Program Fee (Summer 2024, Session 1 only)
The Cotswolds, to the west of London, England.

The Cotswolds (Session 2 only)

The Cotswolds, to the west of London, is well-known for gentle hillsides (‘wolds’), crystal clear streams, sleepy villages and for being so “typically English.” The countryside is dotted with villages, hamlets, and small towns with buildings made from local, unique, honey-coloured stone. You will visit a few of these villages on this day trip including to the “prettiest village in England.”

  • England
  • Day Trip
  • Included in Program Fee (Summer 2024, Session 2 only)
Bath, England.

Bath and Stonehenge

Visit the world-famous ancient site of Stonehenge where you can find out about the mysterious circumstances of its formation. The second visit of the day will be to the beautiful city of Bath, home to iconic Georgian architecture including the famed Royal Crescent and the Roman Baths which have made it a health and wellbeing location since Roman times.
  • England
  • Day Trip
  • Included in program fee (Session 1, Summer 2025)
Suspension bridge in Bristol, England.

Bristol

This former port city is now a cultural hub with a museum focused on its social and industrial heritage and home to the spectacular Clifton Suspension bridge and the SS Great Britain Steamship which speaks to its maritime history. Modern Bristol is bursting with color, home to many public works of art including that of famed graffiti artist Banksy and has a vibrant food scene.
  • England
  • Day Trip
  • Included in program fee (Session 2, Summer 2025)
Barcelona,Spain
A group of happy students at a carnival.
A view of Prague.

Social identity & access

One of the best things you can do before departure is enter into the journey knowing that your time abroad will be unique to this experience. The resources, community, and support available to you when abroad will likely be different as well. In order to help you prepare for your experience, we have compiled many resources about social identity and access in specific locations abroad. Your program staff will also provide you with more details pre-departure and during orientation.

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Important Dates & Deadlines

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Details

  • Early Application Deadline*
  • Application Deadline
    March 1, 2025
  • Deposit Deadline
    March 20, 2025
  • Scholarship Deadline
    March 1, 2025
  • Visa Deadline****
  • Optional Departure Flight from US***
    May 30, 2025
  • Program Begins
    May 31, 2025
  • Program Ends
    July 26, 2025
  • Optional Return Flight to US***
    July 26, 2025
  • *** Included for students on AIFS flight package.
  • **** AIFS Abroad offers visa processing services to applicants who enroll into the program by this date. All other applicants who enroll after this date will be responsible for securing their own visa with guidance from AIFS Abroad.

Optional Flight Package

Participants can select an optional transportation package for all AIFS Abroad programs that includes a round-trip flight from 25 U.S gateways and airport transfers to and from campus. Participants who choose to book their own flights will be responsible for connecting with the group at the program location and will need to make their own ground transportation arrangements from the airport.

Below are fees by departure city based on average historical costs and subject to change. If you select this option on your application, the total flight package price will be confirmed approximately one month prior to departure. Your program fee is guaranteed, and the optional flight package is an additional fee. Please note that once we have finalized the pricing for your flights the cost may change, and you will be responsible for making the additional payment if you want to participate in the flight package. Your program advisor will be in touch should there be any changes in the price of your flights.

Depature City

Fee

  • Atlanta
    $2,060
  • Boston
    $1,900
  • Buffalo
    $1,960
  • Charlotte
    $2,040
  • Chicago
    $1,880
  • Cincinnati
    $2,180
  • Columbus
    $1,960
  • Dallas
    $2,080
  • Denver
    $2,160
  • Des Moines
    $2,080
  • Detroit
    $2,060
  • Houston
    $2,100
  • Los Angeles
    $1,960
  • Miami
    $2,020
  • Minneapolis
    $2,040
  • New York
    $1,800
  • Newark
    $1,800
  • Orlando
    $2,080
  • Philadelphia
    $1,980
  • Phoenix
    $2,160
  • Pittsburgh
    $1,960
  • Raleigh/Durham
    $2,000
  • San Francisco
    $2,160
  • Seattle
    $2,220
  • St. Louis
    $2,080
  • Washington/Dulles
    $2,080
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Ready to Study Abroad in London?

For more dates or questions, contact your program consultant:
(203) 399-5163 or email: aifsabroad@aifs.com