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English language summer schools at UK boarding schools

The most popular format: about 15–22 hours of English a week in small classes grouped by level, plus sport, activities and weekend excursions. Students live on a boarding campus with staff on site day and night.

Many accept beginners (A1) and place students by level on arrival. English-language providers can be accredited by the British Council — ask whether the course you are considering is.

78 courses at 56 schools, 67 with confirmed 2027 dates; weekly course fees from about £895 to £3,938.

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The Duke of York's Royal Military School
2027 dates confirmed

The Duke of York's Royal Military School

Classic English Course

Ages
10–17
Course length
1 week – 6 weeks
£895 – £925 per week
Newcastle University
2027 dates confirmed

Newcastle University

English + Multi-Activity

Ages
12–17
Course length
1 week – 4 weeks
£980 per week
Aldenham School
2027 dates confirmed

Aldenham School

London Experience Programme

Ages
10–17
Course length
1 week – 6 weeks
£1,090 – £1,140 per week
University of Kent
2027 dates confirmed

University of Kent

English + Multi-Activity

Ages
12–17
Course length
1 week – 4 weeks
£1,100 per week
Oxford Brookes University
2027 dates confirmed

Oxford Brookes University

English + Multi-Activity

Ages
12–17
Course length
1 week – 4 weeks
£1,110 – £1,220 per week
University of Sussex
2027 dates confirmed

University of Sussex

English + Multi-Activity

Ages
12–17
Course length
1 week – 4 weeks
£1,150 per week
Wellington College
2027 dates confirmed

Wellington College

English + Multi-Activity

Ages
10–17
Course length
1 week – 4 weeks
£1,180 per week
Abbey College Cambridge
2027 dates confirmed

Abbey College Cambridge

English + Multi-Activity

Ages
12–17
Course length
1 week – 4 weeks
£1,220 per week
University of East London
2027 dates confirmed

University of East London

English + Multi-Activity

Ages
11–17
Course length
1 week – 4 weeks
£1,280 per week
Queen Mary University of London
2027 dates confirmed

Queen Mary University of London

English + Multi-Activity

Ages
12–17
Course length
1 week – 4 weeks
£1,280 per week
University College London (UCL)
2027 dates confirmed

University College London (UCL)

English + Multi-Activity

Ages
12–17
Course length
1 week – 4 weeks
£1,300 per week
London South Bank University
2027 dates confirmed

London South Bank University

English + Multi-Activity

Ages
13–17
Course length
1 week – 4 weeks
£1,300 per week
Downe House
2027 dates confirmed

Downe House

English + Multi-Activity

Ages
10–17
Course length
1 week – 4 weeks
£1,310 – £1,360 per week
Bede's School
2027 dates confirmed

Bede's School

English Plus

Ages
12–17
Course length
1 week – 6 weeks
£1,775 per week
Burgess Hill Girls
2027 dates confirmed

Burgess Hill Girls

Future Explorers

Ages
8–13
Course length
1 week – 5 weeks
£1,775 per week
Bede's Prep School
2027 dates confirmed

Bede's Prep School

Little Explorers

Ages
6–11
Course length
1 week – 6 weeks
£1,775 per week
Earlscliffe
2027 dates confirmed

Earlscliffe

English

Ages
13–17
Course length
2 weeks, 4 weeks
£3,595 – £7,190
Taunton School
2027 dates confirmed

Taunton School

English Enrichment

Ages
13–17
Course length
2 weeks – 6 weeks
£3,695 per 2 weeks
Benenden School
2027 dates confirmed

Benenden School

English Plus+ (Teens)

Ages
13–16
Course length
1 week – 4 weeks
£1,995 – £7,980
Dragon School Oxford
2027 dates confirmed

Dragon School Oxford

Young Explorers

Ages
8–12
Course length
2 weeks
£4,095 per 2 weeks
Earlscliffe
2027 dates confirmed

Earlscliffe

Business: Mini MBA

Ages
13–17
Course length
2 weeks, 4 weeks
£4,095 – £8,190
Earlscliffe
2027 dates confirmed

Earlscliffe

Global Leadership

Ages
13–17
Course length
2 weeks, 4 weeks
£4,095 – £8,190
Headington School
2027 dates confirmed

Headington School

English Adventures

Ages
12–16
Course length
2 weeks, 4 weeks
£4,295 – £8,590
Winchester College
2027 dates confirmed

Winchester College

English + Multi-Activity

Ages
13–16
Course length
2 weeks – 4 weeks
£4,300 – £8,600
Marymount International School London
2027 dates confirmed

Marymount International School London

English Plus+ (Juniors)

Ages
8–13
Course length
1 week – 3 weeks
£2,150 – £6,450
Dukes Cambridge
2027 dates confirmed

Dukes Cambridge

English

Ages
14–17
Course length
2 weeks, 4 weeks
£4,495 – £8,990
Dulwich College
2027 dates confirmed

Dulwich College

English Adventures

Ages
12–16
Course length
2 weeks, 4 weeks
£4,495 – £8,990
Dulwich College
2027 dates confirmed

Dulwich College

Career Discovery

Ages
12–16
Course length
2 weeks, 4 weeks
£5,495 – £10,990

Questions parents ask

My child is a beginner. Can they join?
Many English + activity courses accept A1 beginners and place them in a class at the right level. Check the minimum level on each course page.
How many hours of English are there each week?
Typically 15–22.5 hours, shown on each course page as hours per week.

Dates and fees are as published by each school. Listings marked “Sponsored” are paid promotion.