English Plus Sports and Activities

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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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. The Junior Course runs similarly to the Pre-GCSE, but there is an additional half day of a local excursion. Some of these trips may include indoor and outdoor climbing, caving, water raft building, and coastal walks. There is also less homework (3-4 rather than 6 hours) and 26 hours a week for the academic timetable, rather than 30. 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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Millfield - Street Campus

Millfield - Street Campus

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 and riding arena. Special options here include amongst others, athletics, cooking, tetrathlon, squash, rugby, fencing, martial arts and musical theatre. There is also a preparation for UK schools programme and a Cambridge English course option.

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Taunton School - Junior Course

Academic Summer School - Junior

The Junior Academic course offers young students a fun and hands on learning experience. Specially designed to engage young learners, this course offers a range of stimulating learning experiences in English.

Class sizes are small (maximum 10 students per class) and students are taught by specialist teachers, offering a range of subjects from Art, DT and Performing Arts to Science, Mathematics, ICT and Humanities. Students will receive 15 hours of English plus 10 hours of other academic subjects per week.

Aimed at encouraging experiential and thematic learning, students will spend at least one afternoon a week outside the classroom on project work in the local environment. Fun, active and stimulating, this course will build confidence in communicative English as well as preparing students academically.

This course is ideal as a stand-alone course for students who wish to boost their English level and confidence or for those wishing to enter into the British independent school system.

Students also enjoy a busy activities schedule with sports, games, activities and trips leaving them with a British experience they will never forget!

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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.

For the seniors, we offer a variety of specialised skills weeks including horse riding and further English. 

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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.

Accommodation can be provided for students aged 11-17 at University of London halls of residence. in either single or twin rooms. It has a large play room (table football, ping pong table… etc) and is also close to the Seymour leisure centre and other fun sports facilities for late afternoon and evening activities.

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Windermere School

Windermere International Summer School

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. 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. 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 Tree top 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.

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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. 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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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 + 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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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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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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Caterham School - English + Soccer

English Plus Soccer - boys only

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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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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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 morning in the classroom following by the trip into the city after lunch. Places of visit will depend on the theme for that particular week. 

Accomodation is located 8 minutes’ walk away from the school, in a University of London hall of residencein 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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SKOLA Gloucester Gate

6-9 Summer School

An award-winning English language summer school for children, combining lessons with activities and excursions to the most famous attractions in London. This is a non-residential programme which is specially designed for younger children aged 6-9 years old to embrace an additional language and encourages English learning through 18 hours per week of exciting activity based lessons in classes of maximum 15 students.  Students learn English through interactive and fun activities like storytelling or team games. Classes are graded by level with activities and play breaks appropriate to the age group.

Students are assessed on their first day. All students receive a certificate and a report at the end of the course.

The course includes a weekly excursion to a place of interest in London.

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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 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 adctivites include Art & Design, Dance, Adventure Activities and English speaking and writing. 

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Downside School

English Plus Horse Riding

This course is a fully-inclusive programme designed  for children aged 8-17. It will improve your child's English, whilst offering them the chance to spend time practising the sport that they love, alongside taking part in other group activities and  excursions. They will have the chance to make friends from all over the world and experience new cultures in a safe, secure campus environment.  The Summer Course plus Horse Riding is run at the beautiful Downside School, near the historic city of Bath. Students will receive tuition at a locally approved stables in walking, trotting, cantering, jumping, hacking and horse management (according to level).

*Please note: all dates are Wednesday to Wednesday. 

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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, Drama, Etiquette, Events Planniung, Journalism, Photography, Rock Music 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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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 80 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 and Tennis 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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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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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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London Mill Hill Summer School

Mill Hill Academic Summer Course

Uniquely located in beautiful parkland, just 30 minutes from Central London, Mill Hill Summer School provides the perfect setting for learning and enjoyment. Our courses are aimed both at students who will be joining British Boarding Schools and at those who wish to sample British education in the summer. We offer Junior courses to ages 12–14 and Senior courses to ages 15–17, combining English learning with mathematics and science or sport. These core elements are complemented by a varied programme of creative activity classes including music, drama, IT, film-making and art. Although the focus of our courses is on academic progress, the varied social programme and the exciting range of activities and 2 full day excursions per week ensures that students find their summer at Mill Hill stimulating and rewarding.

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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, horseriding, badminton, swimming, tennis, cooking, young adventurers and music.

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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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Sedbergh School

International Summer School

Sedbergh School is an established co-educational boarding school founded in 1525.

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 village 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 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 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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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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Bosworth Independent College - Arts & Crafts

Arts & Crafts

Students take General English lessons each morning. Each weekday afternoon students will engage in art workshops, excluding Wednesday when they will take part in a full day excursion. The workshops provide a creative focus for those students who have an interest in art and creative design. They will include working with acrylics, pastel, water colours and pencils as well as exploring a variety of skills and techniques
connected with Fine Art. Students will also have the opportunity to explore silk painting, printing techniques,
modroc sculptures, batik, fabric painting and felt making. Workshops can be tailored to meet individual needs and will work for students with some experience or students with little or no experience in Art. All art materials are provided.

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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 inlcude Horse Riding, Adventure Activities, Art & Design, English Speaking and Drama. This course fills up quickly so book early to avoid disapointment. 

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