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How to Apply

Step 1

Follow the link below to complete the Booking Form and pay initial deposit

Please make sure that you provide as much information as possible concerning your knowledge of the languages this will assist us in allocating you the appropriate class level and ensure you get the best possible experience during summer school

Please only complete the form once and allow up to 48 hours for Rosie, the Course Secretary, to contact you

Please use the Payment Information document below for guidance on how to pay an initial deposit of £150; please note that we cannot allocate a place until this is done

Step 2

Application Confirmation

You will receive confirmation from Rosie Nichols of receipt of application 

Bursary applications to be sent to course Director (if required). 

Step 3

Class Level Assigned

Classes assigned by our Director of Studies, Seb Nichols.

You will receive confirmation of your allocated room (please note that it may not be possible to prove en-suite accommodation; this will be allocated on the basis of need or access arrangements followed by first come, first served).

Step 4

Balance Payment Required

Balance of payment to be made by May 31st

Step 5

Letter from Director to Students

Final course information, including arrival information and timetable.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS YEAR, WE ARE OFFERING B&B ALTERNATIVES; IF YOU WOULD PREFER THIS OPTION TO FULL BOARD, THE COLLEGE OFFERS KITCHENS IN WHICH YOU COULD PREPARE YOUR OWN FOOD, AND ST. JOHN'S IS A 5-MINUTE WALK FROM DURHAM CITY CENTRE, WHICH OFFERS A HUGE RANGE OF SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS

The course fees, which include tuition, the full programme of afternoon sessions and evening lectures and all meals, are as follows:

*PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CURRENTLY HAVE NO MORE EN-SUITE ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE. IF THIS WOULD PREVENT YOU FROM COMING, PLEASE CONTACT THE COURSE SECRETARY (ROSIE.DURHAM.LGSS@GMAIL.COM) AS IT MAY STILL BE POSSIBLE TO ACCOMMODATE FOR ACCESS REQUIREMENTS*

En-suite room (full board): £975

En-suite room (B&B only): £725

Standard room (full board): £865

Standard room (B&B only): £640

Non-resident (all meals): £590

Non-resident (lunch only): £345

Shared room (full board): £740

PLEASE NOTE: For anyone wishing to stay extra nights at the college, B&B accommodation is available. Please contact St John’s College for more information.

We have a limited number of bursaries available which will be assessed based on need: please complete the application form and send to the Director (Lizzie.Durham.LGSS@gmail.com

Applications must be received by 31st May 2024

Important Documents

Please download the documents below on how to pay and the bursary application process. We will confirm your place upon receipt of the deposit; it would be helpful if you could inform the Course Secretary (Rosie.Durham.LGSS@gmail.com) to confirm payment. Please include the applicant's full name in the payment reference.

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