Language courses for Kingston University staff

Members of staff at the University can join our students and study a modern foreign language for just £80 - £90 (depending on module) per teaching block plus the purchase of the course-text.

One of the goals of the Kingston Language Scheme is to increase the international profile of the University. Foreign languages are essential to reach this goal.

KLS language modules will be delivered through a combination of blended learning (face-to-face at Penrhyn Road, and online virtual classes via MS Teams), face to face and fully-online classes via MS Teams. This will depend on the language module, so please check individual language modules for details. Please note that the advertised times for our language courses may be subject to change.

KLS courses follow a curriculum based on the internationally recognised "European Framework".

Our courses can offer you:

  • the convenience to study a foreign language on campus.
  • the opportunity to study soon after leaving the office.
  • the possibility of meeting other members of staff and students.

Additionally to our main language programme, Kingston Language Scheme offers a range of language courses for a fee, for information please see Language courses for specific purposes or Lunchtime Learning.

Meet the Kingston Language Scheme team

Find out who we are and how to contact us.

Raga Alkhalifa

Arabic lecturer

Magali Churchill

French lecturer

Caroline Giaconella

French lecturer

Jan Gore

French lecturer

Manuela Heindl

German lecturer

Vincenzo Galasso

Italian lecturer

Debora Censori

Italian lecturer

Hiroko Peterzan

Japanese lecturer

Eugene Kim

Korean lecturer

Chun Liu

Mandarin lecturer

Xuejing Lou

Mandarin lecturer

Glayson Da Cunha

Portuguese lecturer

Ira Putilova

Russian lecturer

Albert Pellicer

Spanish lecturer

Rosa Rodriguez-Garrido

Spanish lecturer and KLS Director

Contact us

Short Course Administrator
Kingston University
Penrhyn Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 2EE

Tel: +44 (0)20 8417 7042
Tel: +44 (0)20 8417 7790
Email: presessionals@kingston.ac.uk

KLS Director:  Rosa Rodriguez-Garrido

Email: R.Rodriguez-Garrido@kingston.ac.uk