Intensive English Summer School Course (plus subjects)

Our Intensive English Summer School Course is for international students aged 8-17 who wish to improve their written and spoken English language skills, whilst also studying a range of subjects.

It was the first intensive English summer school course of its kind for international students and 2024 will be it’s 32nd anniversary.

English Summer School – key points

This course is suitable for students who:

  • Wish to improve the fluency and accuracy of their spoken and written English
  • Are considering joining a British independent school and wish to improve their English language skills in this context (including exposure to some academic language through the subject lessons)
  • Are already at a UK school but want to enhance their English language skills
  • Want to sample independent school life and culture in England while socialising with students from different nationalities
  • Want to acclimatise themselves or receive a boost by enrolling on an English summer school course prior to starting at a UK school in September

With English plus the addition of several lessons in different subjects – such as sciences, maths, history, geography, cultural studies, art, drama and computing – this intensive English summer course gives a variety of content and language which is much appreciated by the students. They enjoy the interactive and dynamic lessons whilst developing their English throughout.

A key focus of our Intensive English lessons are the topics based projects the students collaborate on. These motivate students by allowing them to:

  • practise the language they already know
  • consolidate new language
  • produce a visible piece of work – a presentation, a booklet, a blog, a role-play etc.
  • collaborate with others and practise 21st century skills – essential soft skills students will need for success in the future

English Summer School – course details

  • Very small class sizes (average 6 students)
  • 30 lessons a week
  • Optional additional individual tuition available
  • Full programme of sports, afternoon and evening activities
  • Two excursions a week (including study trips on alternate Wednesdays for those staying more than two weeks)
  • All Common European Framework language levels offered from beginner (A1) to advanced (C2)

What can I tell you about this place?
If you want to send your children to improve their English, send them here.
Fedor, 14 – Russia

Summer school – 2024 dates

The short courses will take place from:

  • 3 July 2024 for 2, 4 or 6 weeks
  • 17 July 2024 for 2 or 4 weeks
  • 31 July 2024 for 2 weeks
  • 14 August 2024 – Final departure day

Summer school – 2024 fees

  • Fees for all summer courses £1530 per week. This includes boarding house accommodation, all meals, all sports and excursions
  • Early bird discount available if booked with a deposit by January 1st 2024
  • Airport transfer service available form Heathrow, Gatwick and Bristol airports: £150 per student per journey

Timetable

Below is our generic timetable for all our summer courses:

TIME WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY
0800-0900 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
0900-0915 Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly
0915-1000 Classes Classes Classes Classes Excursion Classes Classes
1000-1045 Classes Classes Classes Classes Classes Classes
1045-1115 Break Break Break Break Break Break
1115-1200 Classes Excursion Classes Classes Classes Classes
1200-1230/45 Classes Classes Classes Classes Classes
1230-1400 Lunch Packed Lunch Lunch Lunch Packed Lunch Lunch Lunch
1400-1445 Classes Excursion Classes Sports & Activities Excursion Classes Classes
1445-1530 Classes Classes Classes Classes
1530-1800 Sports & Activities Sports & Activities Sports & Activities Sports & Activities
1800-1900 Supper Supper Supper Supper Supper Supper Supper
1915-1930 Meeting Meeting Meeting Meeting Meeting Meeting Meeting
1930-2000 Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep
2000-2130/2230 Evening Activities Evening Activities Evening Activities Evening Activities Evening Activities Evening Activities Evening Activities

More information

The summer course was really interesting and helpful to improve my English.
Nour, 13 – Switzerland

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