English Plus Sports and Activities

Hurtwood House

The Summer School Hurtwood House

The Summer School has been running since 1970 at Hurtwood House, a family run boarding school with an international reputation for academic excellence and fantastic facilities. The Summer School offers structured and lively English language teaching combined with a fun and interesting range of trips and activities. The school is in an idyllic, safe location in the Surrey countryside within easy reach of London.

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Bosworth Independent College

General English Summer School

Bosworth has been providing a quality Summer School for over 25 years. Students have the option to choose from General English or combine with an Activity: Arts & Crafts, Tennis Coaching, Go-Karting or Film Making.  The programmes and lessons are designed and delivered by our fully qualified teachers. 20 hours weekly tuition; average class size of 10; with a diverse nationality mix. Students take part in two full day excursions with cultural activities to destinations like London, Cambridge, Oxford and Stratford Upon Avon. The boarding accommodation is fully supervised and inclusive of three meals a day. Our full programme of sports, social events and activities gives students the opportunity to practise their language skills and make new friends in a happy learning environment.

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Dulwich College - English + Activity

English Plus Activity

This English Language + Activity course is suitable for boys and girls aged 12-17 who want to improve their English whilst taking part in a range of interesting classes and activities. The course is based on the campus of Dulwich College, a famous boys' school located in the affluent village of Dulwich on the outskirts of London. This historic school boasts excellent facilities.

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Rossall School Seniors

Rossall Summer School Senior Programme

Rossall's stunning coastal campus is situated on the Fylde Coast in North West of England. Just one-hour’s drive from Manchester and Liverpool airports.

Rossall Summer School is designed to appeal to boys and girls from all over the world; situated on our traditional school campus where the students have plenty of space to learn and explore.

Students study in small classes (maximum 10 students) and in addition to English tuition students can choose from a range of specialised skills, including (depending on the week), tennis, golf, cookery, football and code breaking.

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Taunton School - Junior Multi-Sports

Junior Mutli-Sports

For all those active young learners, the Junior Multi-Sports programme is a must!

This two-week course features two hours of a different sport every day, from the more traditional sports of football, tennis, basketball, athletics, badminton and swimming to the less widely known sports of rugby, field hockey, cricket, rounders, fencing and netball.

Running alongside the sport, students have three-hours of general English classes where their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills are developed by our highly experienced and dedicated teachers daily.

Vocabulary learning is an integral part of the programme, with many new words associated with the numerous sports on offer being woven into English lessons.

There will be ample opportunity for students to take part in sports competitions during the two-week programme and to use the wonderful sports facilities that are available on our 56-acre campus, including two indoor swimming pools, fitness suite, tennis courts, sports pitches, squash courts, athletics track and all-weather hockey pitch and climbing wall.

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Headington School

Headington Oxford Summer School

The Headington Oxford Summer School is perfect for older teenagers who wish to improve their English, whilst experiencing life at one of the most prestigious schools in the UK. Only a 15-minute walk from the historic city centre, Headington is a fantastic school and provides a great stepping stone into college programmes or further study. Headington Oxford Summer School offers students 15 hours of English tuition per week.  Students can choose between our General English and Summer Study courses. All classes are multinational with a maximum of 15 students per class and focus on key skills needed in the 21st century, including communication, collaboration, research and presentation skills. At the end of the course, all students will give a short presentation in English. Optional afternoon activities include Art & Design, Dance, Adventure Activities and English speaking and writing. 

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Dragon School

SBC Oxford Summer School

The SBC Oxford Summer School is a wonderful introduction to boarding school life, based at the Dragon School in Oxford, one of the most prestigious prep schools in the UK. SBC Oxford is the perfect school for our youngest age group. The curriculum provides English tuition for all levels, meaning students of any level will develop during their time with us. For children with an upper intermediate or advanced level of English, there is also a Summer Study option where children learn English through Literature, History and Science. Both courses include a range of afternoon and evening activities as well as two full day excursions each week. Optional activities include Horse Riding, Adventure Activities, Art & Design, English Speaking and Drama. This course fills up quickly so book early to avoid disappointment. 

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Millfield - Glastonbury Campus

Millfield Junior English Language Holiday Course

The Glastonbury Campus is ideal for younger children who want to improve their English whilst making friends from all over the world and take part in a wide range of sports and other activities. The school is located in Glastonbury and excursions are arranged to local castles, museums and amusement parks. This is a residential course with 24-hour supervision. Special "academies" are offered in basketball, dance, football, golf, horse riding, badminton, swimming, tennis, cooking, young adventurers and 'create'. The course is held on the campus of Millfield Prep Schoo which has fantastic facilities including a riding arena and climbing wall.  

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Wycombe Abbey - English Plus Tennis

English Plus Tennis

The courses which are open to boys and girls aged 8-14 and are suitable for tennis players of all abilities from
beginners to advanced. Our tennis coaches teach a maximum of eight students per session and all equipment
is provided. Coaching sessions begin with warm-up and stretching exercises, and cover a range of skills and
tactics appropriate to the level of each group. In addition to the expert coaching there is ample opportunity for
competitive matches. The excellent sports facilities offered by Wycombe Abbey make it an ideal venue for this course, offering plenty of practice areas and an extensive range of fitness equipment.

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International Community School

The English School Experience

ICS is a famous IB school located in central London and offering year round academic courses. They have been running summer schools since 1979. The English School Experience is a topic based course with a different topic each week throughout the summer which means that children will not repeat the same lesson or excursion no matter when they arrive and how long they stay. Children age 5+ will have an excursion once a week within school hours, connected to the topic they discuss during that particular week. The youngest children are taught at the ICS Primary School, close to Baker Street Tube Station. For nursery aged children, age 3-4, the focus is on creative and play-based learning and the development of communication and social skills. As well as using song, dance, art and construction, children also use drama and music sessions to improve language skills. Learners from 5-6 years old are encouraged to work collaboratively through project-led activities. New information is researched by using books, computers and iPads to improve language and communication skills. Older children, age 8-9, take part in exciting discovery-led activities, with a focus on communication skills such as reading and writing. Lessons and activities are linked to a weekly project. Students age 10-17 are based at the ICS Secondary School near Paddington Station. Learners build confidence and competence through projects and focused lessons, which include worksheets, questionnaires and research tasks.

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Rossall School Juniors

Rossall Summer School Junior Programme

Rossall' stunning coastal campus is situated on the Fylde Coast in North West of England. Just one-hour’s drive from Manchester and Liverpool airports. Rossall Summer School is designed to appeal to boys and girls from all over the world; situated on our traditional school campus where the students have plenty of space to learn and explore.

The juniors will benefit from a bespoke programme, where they will enjoy a variety of exciting activities alongside their English tuition. 

Accommodation is in a purpose built boarding house where girls and boys will feel comfortable and safe, with their live in house parents.

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Gordonstoun

International Summer School

This prestigious international summer programme is run by one of the most well known independent schools in the UK. It has been operating for over 40 years and every year welcomes boys and girls from over 35 nationalities.  It is suitable for students learning English as an additional language and for those who are already fluent. There are academic courses in Spanish, Computer Applications or Literature with Creative Writing. The summer school encompasses the Gordonstoun philosophy of internationalism and learning through challenge. As well as academic lessons there is a full programme of sport and creative activities and a six day "adventure programme" on the West coast of Scotland which includes climbing, abseiling and sailing the school's own yachts. There is a very high staffing ratio with one member of staff for every two students. 

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Dulwich College - English + Theatre & Dance

English Plus Theatre and Dance

For four half days each week the course builds skills in acting, singing, dance and stagecraft. In addition, students have morning English classes in small groups of 12 to 15 and join our other students for two excursions per week as well as participating in the lively social programme every evening. One highlight of the course is a visit to a London Musical show in a West End Theatre. The English plus Theatre and Dance course is taught by subject specialist teachers and is open to all ability levels including beginners.The course is based on the campus of Dulwich College, a famous school for boys located in the affluent village of Dulwich on the outskirts of London. This historic school boasts excellent facilities.

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Millfield - Bruton Campus

The Bruton Campus offers a packed programme of English classes, sport and creative activities plus a full social programme to keep children busy all day long. Bruton is a small, friendly boarding school in the Somerset countryside. Special options here include IELTS preparation, Pre-University English, Sports, Classical Music, Cooking, Journalism, Current Affairs, Debating, Photography, Performing Arts, Poetry, Rock Music, DJ'ing and Young Adventurers. The course is flexible so students can choose several options. There are optional weekends in London available for an extra charge.

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Wycombe Abbey - English + Theatre & Dance

English Plus Theatre and Dance

For four half days each week the course builds skills in acting, singing, dance and stagecraft. In addition, students have morning English classes in small groups of 12 to 15 and join our other students for two excursions per week as well as participating in the lively social programme every evening. One highlight of the course is a visit to a London Musical show in a West End Theatre. The English plus Theatre and Dance course is taught by subject specialist teachers and is open to all ability levels including beginners. The course is based on the campus of Wycombe Abbey School, located on the outskirts of London on a spacious campus with excellent facilities.

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St Edmund's College

Summer School

The educational experience provided by St Edmund’s College Summer School is intended to compliment your child's teaching and learning at home. The Summer School was founded in 1996 and takes place on the historic campus of this Catholic boarding school. The course offers new learning opportunities through exciting projects, theatre, educational visits, option courses and activities all designed to challenge and extend personal development and language competence. Native speakers and bilingual students are welcome.The course provides 20 hours of class based teaching per week plus educational excursions and theatre visits. There are a range of specialist option courses including Horse Riding, Scuba Diving, sports and examination preparation.

The school has three divisions 11+ Middle School 14+ Senior School and 16+.

External examinations offered are IESOL B1-C2 City & Guilds and IELTS.

The courses are ideal for highly motivated children wanting an interesting challenge or those preparing to enter a UK boarding school.

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Sidcot School - Academic Sports

Academic Sports

Do you love sport – but also want to find out more about Business in sport, Science in sport and Psychology in sport then choose Academic Sports.

This is a sports-focused course with a difference! This one-week course combines practical sports with the theory and the academic side.

The academic will cover:
- business,
- sports psychology,
- biomechanics,
- anatomy and nutrition.

On the practical side you can choose to have specialist coaching in tennis or swimming (this will include life-saving skills) as well as enjoying some mountain biking on the Mendip Hills, working on your personal fitness and experiencing a game of golf.

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Milton Abbey

Junior Summer School

Bath Academy is expanding its well-established Junior Summer School to a fully residential campus in the countryside. Nestled in a wooded Dorset Valley an hour and a half from Bath, Milton Abbey is an historical boarding school which provides the perfect self-contained environment for young  students to study English and experience another side of English life away from the city. The nearby bustling towns of Blandford and Dorchester are beautiful places to visit, while the coastal towns of Poole, Weymouth and Bournemouth offer even more activities for excursions. We welcome students from all over the world, including both individuals and groups. Aimed at 9-16 year olds, classes have a maximum of 13 students per class, and all our teachers are fully qualified English language teaching professionals, vetted according to British Council and UK standards.

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Concord College English Summer School

English Summer School

Concord College is a prestigious independent school, which welcomes students from all over the world into their vibrant and varied community. Students between the ages of 10 and 17 enjoy fabulous facilities on the safe 77 acre campus set in the heart of the English countryside. Concord offers an excellent and varied British Council accredited English language summer programme, which gives students the opportunity to apply their new language skills in a wide range of activities including creative arts, sport and outdoor pursuits. They take care to nurture the individuality of each student to develop their self-confidence and support them to achieve academic success. The summer programme includes a wealth of cultural and recreational opportunities, and is inclusive of on-site activities and weekly excursions. First Aid, Golf, Mountain Biking, Horse riding, Tennis and Cookery Skills are also available at an extra cost. Accommodation is provided within the superb grounds, with 24 hour supervision to ensure student safety and wellbeing.

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Sedbergh School

International Summer School

Sedbergh School is an established co-educational boarding school founded in 1525 which owns and operates its very own International Summer School. This exclusive course is designed for boys and girls aged 8-12 (Juniors) and 13-16 (Seniors). For English lessons, students are divided into Junior and Senior classes, which ensures that they receive the correct level of English tuition for their age and ability. In keeping with the ‘boarding school taster’ experience and our wish to develop independence, teamwork and leadership skills in our students, all meals, lessons and activities are taken together. Sports, excursions and evening entertainment are also combined, allowing students to spend time with new friends.

The course is small and friendly, and the location offers a stunning and very safe location for an exciting summer. Each day is structured to give a true taste of boarding school life. With up to 22 hours of English lessons each week and student numbers restricted to 20% of any one language, opportunities are maximised to improve English language skills very quickly. Class sizes are small and a variety of teaching styles is used, including group language activities to ensure that students are engaged and learning effectively.

All students experience history first-hand during excursions to some of Europe’s oldest cultural centres and enjoy thrilling outdoor activities in the beautiful British countryside. Through practical projects, educational trips and an exciting range of extra-curricular activities, students gain valuable skills, make lifelong friends and take away unforgettable memories.

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Canford School

Dukes International Summer School

The Dukes International summer school is ideal for international students who want to improve their English and experience life in one of the most stunning boarding school campuses in the UK. Canford School has fantastic facilities including 20 tennis courts, an indoor swimming pool, a 9-hole golf course and theatre.  The Academic Programme offers English courses as well as introduction programmes in Business and International Relations. Two immersive courses are also available, English through Football and English through Acting. There is also a general academic Summer Study Programme available with coures in English Literature, History, Science and Creative Writing  A range of afternoon and evening activities are available to all students, along with two full day excursions per week.

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Caterham School - English + Soccer (boys only)

English Plus Soccer -

This is a special English Language + Soccer course for boys from age 8-17. The mornings are spent studying English with afternoons devoted to soccer training with professional coaches from Chelsea FC. Highlights of this course include a visit to the Chelsea ground at Stamford Bridge.There is also a full programme of social activities. The course is suitable for players of all levels. The course is based on the campus of Caterham School, located on the outskirts of London on a spacious campus with excellent facilities.

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Bath Academy

Junior Summer School

Bath Academy's well-established Junior Summer School is the perfect choice for teenagers who want to study English in a beautiful city that is not only considered one of the safest in the UK, but is also full of culture and history and a designated UNESCO heritage site. The school is located in the heart of Bath, a busy and vibrant university town with plenty of sporting and cultural activities. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, we are able to offer our students a variety of excursions around the beautiful south-west of England. Bath Academy offers fantastic residential accommodation; there are boarding houses for groups and individuals (limited numbers) as well as homestay options. Residential accommodation is also available at the university  of Bath (from May – August  only), the YMCA, and Serviced Apartments. All locations are located at a short distance to the Academy. The school welcomes students from all over the world, including both individuals and groups. Aimed at 12-16 year olds , classes have a maximum of 13 students per class, and all teachers are fully qualified English Language teaching professionals, vetted according to British Council and UK standards.

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Millfield - Street Campus

English Language Holiday Course

The Millfeld Street Campus summer school offers a packed programme of English classes, sport and creative activities plus a full social programme to keep teenagers busy all day long. This large, famous co-educational boarding school in the Somerset countryside has fabulous facilities including an Olympic sized swimming pool, golf course, tennis centre and riding arena. Special options here include amongst others, athletics, cooking, tetrathlon, squash, rugby, fencing, martial arts and musical theatre. There is also a Global Young Leaders programme and a Cambridge English course option.

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TASIS England

TASIS England Summer Programmes

Since its founding in 1976, TASIS The American School in England has offered an exciting array of enrichment, academic, and English language courses during the summer months. Located in the quiet village of Thorpe, Surrey, our spacious and secure campus features a charming mixture of old and new buildings with modernized interiors. Best of all, TASIS is close to international airports, London and all its cultural highlights, as well as adventure parks and sports arenas. The TASIS England Summer Programs are attended by a vibrant and varied international body of students, each year attracting young people from over 35 nations. Our programs are designed to create a friendly, community-centered atmosphere in which every student will learn, grown, and have fun. 

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International Community School

Conversational English Programme

This is a unique course for 14-17 years old students that focuses on natural conversation. It combines English language tuition with guided London excursions where students use the language skills they have developed in real situations. Each week there is a different theme, such as history, culture, the environment and art. The students will spend the morning in the classroom following by the trip into the city after lunch. Places for visits will depend on the theme for that particular week. Accommodation is located 8 minutes’ walk away from the school, in a University of London hall of residence in single or twin rooms. There is a large games room (table football, ping pong etc) and it is also close to the Seymour leisure centre and other fun sports facilities for late afternoon and evening activities.  

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Wycombe Abbey - English + Activity

English Plus Activity or Tennis

This English Language + Activity course is suitable for boys and girls aged 8-17 who want to improve their English whilst taking part in a range of interesting classes and activities. there is also an English plus Tennis option. The course is based on the campus of Wycombe Abbey, one of the top girls' boarding schools in the UK. The school has excellent facilities and is within easy reach of London and Heathrow airport. 

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Wellington School - Junior Academic

Junior Academic Course

This course is suitable for international students aged 10-12 years old, and now runs alongside the Pre-GCSE course, also at Wellington School. The course involves lots of exciting trips and activities, such as indoor and outdoor climbing, caving, water raft building, and coastal walks. There are 3-4  hours of homework and 26 hours a week for the academic timetable. There is a full programme of cultural visits, sports and social activities. A highlight is the opportunity to interact with British student hosts, providing plenty of chances to practise speaking English and make friends. The course includes a formal dinner and dance.  This is a full- time course with activities every day, including weekends. It is run by Etherton Education, founded in 2002 and with an excellent reputation for preparing students for study in UK schools.

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London Mill Hill International

English Plus Programme

The Mill Hill Summer School timetable comprises 15 hours of English per week, with a further 15 hours per week divided equally between creative activity classes and either maths and science or sports. Creative activities include Music, Art, Drama and IT along with a wide range of sporting options.

Courses last either 2, 4 or 8 weeks and enable young learners to consolidate their knowledge of English, whilst gaining an insight into life in a British boarding school.

There is a placement test on arrival to establish English levels. These levels along with the age and nationality of our students will be given consideration when dividing them into classes. The maximum class size is 12 students and lessons take place in the newly refurbished campus of The Mount, Mill Hill International.

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Highfield School

Highfield Summer School

Founded in 1907, Highfield School enjoys an outstanding reputation and feeds the top senior schools in England; Winchester, Eton, Downe House and Marlborough, to name but a few. We take great pride in our academic success and our excellent scholarship success rate. The School is set in glorious 175 acre grounds in the countryside, only an hour from London and Heathrow Airport. The facilities are excellent, and there are extensive sports pitches, tennis courts, and a heated indoor swimming pool. Owned and run by Highfield School, the Summer School offers overseas students aged 8 – 15 years, a three-week taster of life in this real English Country Boarding School; it’s a year at Highfield in miniature! The Summer School provides English language tuition with experienced and qualified EFL teachers, academic lessons such as Science and History, professional coaching in a range of English school sports and a variety of activities and excursions.  Class sizes are small, usually 8-10 students and children receive 26 hours of lessons each week. All in all, three weeks of inspirational learning, adventure and of course great fun! The staff/student ratio is very high and the standard of pastoral care is outstanding. There is a limit to the number of speakers of any one language so it is advisable to book early to secure a place.

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Windermere School

Windermere International Summer School - RYA Sailing (optional)

Windermere International Summer School offers British Council accredited English Language courses in the heart of the stunning English Lake District. The school offers small class sizes and has its very own watersports centre on the shores of Lake Windermere so is also able to offer a range of watersports. The majority of English teaching takes place during the morning and then in the afternoons and evenings there is a range of sports and activities on offer. Activities include Treetop Trek, go-karting, Segway, paintballing and climbing. All activities, accommodation and food are included in the fees. The course also includes fabulous excursions to cities such as Manchester, York and Liverpool.

Students can take RYA accredited sailing courses alongside their English courses, but must have a good knowledge of English in order to take part in these courses. 

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