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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
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Courses
Courses offered in Creative London (Session 1) or Cross-Cultural London (Session 2) with experiential academic visits
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Housing
Student residence
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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)
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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
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Cultural & Social Activities
Introductory guided city tour of London, walking tours, theater visits and day trips
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On-Site Program Director
And student services team to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program
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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
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AIFS Flight Package
Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways
Airport transfers to and from campus
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!
Living Abroad
Housing
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.
City Facts
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.
Site Staff
AIFS in London Director, Summer Program
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.
Cultural Activities
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
Important Dates & Deadlines
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Dates & Deadlines
Details
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Early Application Deadline*
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Application DeadlineMarch 1, 2025
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Deposit DeadlineMarch 20, 2025
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Scholarship DeadlineMarch 1, 2025
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Visa Deadline****
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Optional Departure Flight from US***May 30, 2025
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Program BeginsMay 31, 2025
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Program EndsJuly 26, 2025
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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
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Atlanta$2,060
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Boston$1,900
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Buffalo$1,960
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Charlotte$2,040
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Chicago$1,880
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Cincinnati$2,180
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Columbus$1,960
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Dallas$2,080
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Denver$2,160
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Des Moines$2,080
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Detroit$2,060
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Houston$2,100
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Los Angeles$1,960
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Miami$2,020
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Minneapolis$2,040
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New York$1,800
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Newark$1,800
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Orlando$2,080
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Philadelphia$1,980
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Phoenix$2,160
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Pittsburgh$1,960
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Raleigh/Durham$2,000
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San Francisco$2,160
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Seattle$2,220
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St. Louis$2,080
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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
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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