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Clifton College

Tennis Academy + English

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Clifton College

Full details for summer 2027 have not been published yet — enquire and we’ll send them as soon as they are.

Ages
11–18
Dates
12 Jul – 30 Aug · Summer 2027
Course length
1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, 4 weeks, 5 weeks, 6 weeks
Fees
Fees on request
English level
A1 or above
Tuition
15 hours/week + 3 tennis sessions

Tennis Academy + English at Clifton College is a residential summer course for ages 11–18, running 12 Jul – 30 Aug 2027. Fees: Fees on request. Lengths: 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, 4 weeks, 5 weeks, 6 weeks; lessons: 15 hours/week + 3 tennis sessions; minimum English level A1.

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New for 2027 at Clifton College, Bristol: English every morning and three tennis sessions a week with a dedicated professional coach, for ages 11–18.

English lessons every weekday morning, then three tennis sessions a week with a professional coach who works only with Tennis Academy students. Players improve their technique and confidence on court while improving their English.

Accommodation, meals, the evening programme and excursions are as on the Junior English Summer School at Clifton College.

Parents of under-18s sign a consent form before arrival. Every student gets an induction on centre rules and a lanyard with emergency contacts, worn at all times. All staff hold an enhanced DBS check and at least Level 1 safeguarding training; a Centre Manager and Director of Studies are on site, and staff are on call 24 hours a day. There is 24-hour CCTV and security staff on site.

Photos

Summer school students on The Close at Clifton College in Bristol
Summer school group on the steps in front of Clifton College's main buildings
View over The Close playing fields at Clifton College on a summer evening
Victorian school buildings at Clifton College
Stone cloister with stained-glass windows at Clifton College
Students on a half-day trip to the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol
Friends from the summer school at Bristol's harbourside

Sample timetable

Sunday
MorningArrivals
Afternoon (from 14:00)Arrivals and campus tour
Evening (20:00–22:00)Welcome evening
Monday
MorningEnglish lessons
Afternoon (from 14:00)Induction and sports
Evening (20:00–22:00)Scavenger hunt
Tuesday
MorningEnglish lessons
Afternoon (from 14:00)Half-day excursion
Evening (20:00–22:00)Karaoke
Wednesday
MorningEnglish lessons
Afternoon (from 14:00)Sports, arts and crafts
Evening (20:00–22:00)Murder mystery
Thursday
MorningEnglish lessons
Afternoon (from 14:00)Half-day excursion
Evening (20:00–22:00)Zombie night
Friday
MorningEnglish lessons and certificates
Afternoon (from 14:00)Sports and T-shirt design
Evening (20:00–22:00)Trashion show (recycled fashion show)
Saturday
MorningFull-day excursion (for example London)
Afternoon (from 14:00)Full-day excursion
Evening (20:00–22:00)Talent show

A typical General English week. Lessons run 09:00–13:00 on weekdays. English & AI, Young Entrepreneurs, English & Sport and Tennis Academy students have their workshops or sessions on set afternoons. Timetables vary by week.

What the fee includes

  • Full-board accommodation, bed linen and towels changed weekly
  • Afternoon and evening activities every day
  • 1 full-day and 2 half-day excursions a week, with transport
  • Online placement test before arrival, study materials and end-of-course certificate
  • Staff on call 24 hours a day; 1 teacher and 1 activity leader for every 15 students

Not included

  • Airport transfers (quoted on request)
  • Flights, visas and travel insurance

New for 2027. Price on request.

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