LONDON 26:
EDUCATIONAL VISITS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Programme highlights
Workshops on leadership, life skills and careers
Teamworking games
English conversation
Explore London
West End theatre show
Museum visits
Meet people from the UK and other countries
Make new friends
Have fun!
Who?
These programmes are for secondary / high school students or school leavers aged 14-19.
You should be interested in other cultures, motivated about learning, and ambitious for your future.
You need to have at least intermediate English.
You must have a valid passport (unless you are a UK resident).
If you are under 18, you must have your parents’ permission to apply.
What?
A lively educational programme combining English language, non-formal learning, team challenges, cultural activities, sightseeing and a lot of fun. It’s much more than a regular school trip. Programmes may be organised for single or multi-country groups.
School groups (under 18 years old) will normally be accompanied by a teacher.
London 26 is led by our experienced international trainers. Each programme is designed specially for a particular age group.
PROGRAMME A is for ages 14 to 16. It gives you an introduction to Life Skills, a chance to improve and practise your English, and lots of fun sightseeing trips around London.
PROGRAMME B is for ages 16-19. It focuses on Leadership and Intercultural Skills, Active Citizenship and Teamwork, plus interesting cultural activities, challenges and visits.
PROGRAMME C is the next level experience for young people aged 18+. It is all about how to develop and present your skills to help you start higher education or find the job you want. You’ll meet experienced professionals and visit different kinds of organisations, as well as getting to know London better.
When?
Programme A: Sunday 15th February - Saturday 21st February (application deadline 15th December 2025)
Programme B: Sunday 2nd August - Saturday 8th August (application deadline 30th April)
Programme C: Sunday 30th August - Saturday 5th September (application deadline 30th April)
What do young people say?
“My experience this week was unique. I’ve learnt so many things about myself and others, and I’ve also bonded with new people that I now consider good friends”
“This helped me in many ways, you gave me support and cared about us”
“It was an unforgettable experience and I’m really grateful for everything I learned and all the people I met.”
“I learned how to act when I'm scared or embarrassed, because I'm very shy”
“Awesome! The best experience ever, always keeping me on subject and making me more interested in it. Would do it again and recommend it 100%”
Comments from participants on the London 25 programmes
What do teachers say?
“One of the most beautiful experiences in my teaching activity of approximately 30 years”
“The whole program was very well thought out and organized; and the fact that we were able to see so many sights/cultural attractions in one week was wonderful.”
“What did the students say? Without exception, they all want to return next year, with the same curiosity and desire to discover new things.”
“The course charges you with energy, inspires you and challenges you to discover more and more secrets of London life”
Comments from accompanying teachers on the London 25 programmes