Ages 11-17 (*)
28 June – 2 August 2026
1 week minimum
All levels of English
Winchester (Single ensuite room on campus)
Southampton (Shared room in a homestay)
Our Classic Programme combines fun and challenging lessons with a full activity programme. As both a language learner and a tourist, you will have a truly unforgettable experience!
* The age range is 11-17. However, we may accept a younger or older student from the same school year as someone else in the group.
15 hours of lessons per week
Max 18 students per class
Trinity GESE exams available (additional fee)
Our English lessons are project-based, enjoyable and fast-paced. They are designed to build your confidence with spoken English. Our syllabus is specially designed for students aged 11-17. Topics and language points change on a weekly basis, meaning you can start and finish your course any week. Classwork also links with trips and other cultural activities on your programme. Lessons may alternate between morning and afternoon on a weekly basis – see your centre timetable for details.
Students’ Course Objectives
To develop your confidence in communicating in English,
To improve your skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation
To learn about British culture, particularly in relation to trips and other events on your activities programme
To develop your soft skills such as problem-solving, leadership and teamwork
To showcase what you have learnt through weekly projects
1 full-day trip per week
1 half-day trip per week
Local visits & off-campus activities
Optional Sunday trips (additional fee)
On our fun-filled activities programme you will discover some of the top tourist destinations in the UK, such as London, Oxford and Bath (see your centre timetable for trip destinations). You will also take part in a wide variety of other activities such as discos, parties, sports and creative workshops. Many have a learning element and all are designed to help you make friends and activate your English. You’ll develop soft skills such as leadership, teamwork and presentation skills.
The Classic Programme is avalable in all our Junior Summer Centres.
*Please note: Our recommended minimum age for homestay students in Southampton is 13. In Southampton, homestay students are given a bus pass and our activity leaders take them to the bus stop after lessons or activities have finished. Junior homestay students share a room, with students of the same or different nationality according to your preferences.
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