International Football & Soccer Academy London England
West Ham United Foundation international football and soccer academy programme in London
About this business
The International Football & Soccer Academy London England is presented on its site as The Academy of Football, the West Ham United Foundation International Football & Soccer Academy located in London, England. It describes a High Performance Academic Year Programme that combines a professional soccer environment with academic study, and states that the campus is in a lovely area of London that was the base for the London Olympic Games, just 10 minutes from the city airport and 15 minutes from the financial district of Canary Wharf.
The programme is listed as including 9 months of intensive training, an academic study programme, competitive matchplay, residence options and family accommodation, official academy kit, club talent ID opportunities, professional soccer qualifications and a personalised development plan. The site also lists academic pathways such as the International Foundation Programme, AS / A Level Programme, American High School Diploma, HND Programme and English programmes including IELTS preparation and SAT & TOEFL, alongside professional qualifications such as Introduction to Coaching Football, FA Coaching Level 2 and PFSA Level 1 Talent Identification.
Registration is described as competitive and strictly limited, with applicants completing a pre-registration form with a personal statement and a video of their football experience, then an online interview with the main sports coach and general manager, followed by the application form, terms and conditions and registration payment. The published pre-registration fee is £250 and is not refundable; accepted applicants pay a non-refundable registration fee of £1,500 and a refundable deposit of £2,500.
Why choose them
- West Ham United Foundation International Football & Soccer Academy programme in London
- High Performance Academic Year Programme with 9 months of intensive training
- Academic pathways including International Foundation Programme and A Levels
- Club talent ID opportunities and exposure to professional scouts
- WHUF Summer Camp 2026 for ages 9-17, running 5th July to 31st July 2026
Services
- Address
- 60a Albatross Close, Off Woolwich Manor Way, Beckton, London, E6 5NX, United Kingdom
- Credentials
- Corporate member of the British Education Travel Association and UKinbound (as stated on the site). Programme described as accredited by the British Council for English classes.
- Pricing
- Pre-registration fee £250 (not refundable). If accepted: non-refundable registration fee £1,500 and refundable deposit £2,500. Bookings within 6 weeks of a scheduled start date must be paid in full at registration.
Contact this business
Tell us what you need. Sportdoo handles your enquiry and replies to you — your details are never passed on.
Your business? Claim this listing
Free: fix your details and reply to people looking for you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the International Football & Soccer Academy London England?
The Academy of Football is the West Ham United Foundation International Football & Soccer Academy programme located in London, England, delivered with Choices International. It combines a professional soccer environment with academic study, and the campus sits in the area that hosted the London Olympic Games, about 10 minutes from the city airport and 15 minutes from Canary Wharf.
What does the academy programme include?
The High Performance Academic Year Programme includes 9 months of intensive training, an academic study programme, competitive matchplay, residence options and family accommodation, official academy kit, club talent ID opportunities, professional soccer qualifications and a personalised development plan.
How does the registration process work?
Registration is staged: applicants first complete a pre-registration form with a personal statement and a video of their football experience, then attend an online interview with the main sports coach and general manager, and afterwards complete the application form and terms and conditions with the registration payment. Successful applicants receive a conditional offer letter and later a personalised official invitation letter.
What are the published fees?
The pre-registration fee is £250 and is not refundable. If accepted, there is a non-refundable registration fee of £1,500 plus a refundable deposit of £2,500, and bookings made within 6 weeks of a scheduled start date must be paid in full at registration.
What summer camp options are there and for which ages?
The West Ham United Foundation Summer Camp 2026 runs from 5th July to 31st July 2026 for junior and youth players aged 9-17 from around the world. Residential places are for ages 12-17, while day camp options cover ages 9-17, and the goalkeeping programme is only available during that same 5th July to 31st July 2026 window.