If you are looking to start learning or new language, or simply want to polish up on what you once knew, the KCL is the most convenient way to start this journey.
The Language Centre at King’s offers a wide variety of language-learning opportunities, including short courses, personalised tutoring, and specialised corporate training. Classes are conveniently available at Strand and Waterloo campuses, as well as online.
Whether you’re a student at King’s or someone from the broader community with an interest in languages, the KCL has options to meet all kinds of needs and goals.
King’s Language Centre provides several course types for learners:
- Modules for all students: Credit-bearing modules that are free and integrated into your degree program.
- Courses for postgraduate students: Non-assessed and non-credit-bearing courses that are added to your academic transcript.
- Short courses for all students: Evening and weekend classes are offered at discounted rates for King’s students.
Additionally, evening and Saturday classes are open to non-students as well. Discounts are available for King’s staff and members of partner institutions.
If you’re not a student at King’s but interested in the Language Centre, you can still partake in courses to help you in your language journey:
- Assessed modules: Those not enrolled at King’s but wishing to take an assessed module can reach out to the Language Centre team.
- Tailored courses: Customised language courses designed to meet specific learning objectives.
- Doctoral candidate courses (via CHASE, LAHP, SWW): Language learning opportunities within a supportive doctoral community.
Languages Offered at King’s Language Centre
King’s Language Centre offers instruction in 29 different languages, from Hindi and British Sign Language to Korean and Urdu. You can view the full list here.
Additional Support and Resources at KCL
The KCL also provides a variety of extracurricular resources. Highlights include free conversational practice sessions with native speakers, a Press Reader membership for access to local publications, and borrowing privileges for textbooks, dictionaries, laptops, and more from the Centre’s resources. Campus-wide WiFi is available for study sessions across any of the King’s libraries. For more details, check out the full list of resources here.
Events at King’s Language Centre
KCL regularly hosts events, including exam prep sessions, Japanese character workshops, and presentations on topics like the history of Arabic calligraphy. For upcoming events, see the calendar here.