Based at the Lewis School, Southampton
Any age from 8 upwards
January to Mid-June & Mid-August to December
1-4 Week Stays
Homestay or Hotel Accommodation
We can organise:
Academic & Activities Programmes
Welcome pack and all learning materials provided
Accommodation & Meals
Certificates and reports at end of course
1 leader free for every 15 students
Airport Transfers
15 hours per week combining classroom work & interesting local visits
1 full-day trip per week
Optional extra trips on Sundays
2 evening activities per week
an outstanding Junior business programme combining lessons, guest talks, workshops, visits and trips.
30 hours minimum of PCTO-certifiable project.
15 hours per week
All levels from Intermediate (B1) to Advanced (C1)
1 half-day trip & 1 full-day trip per week
Optional extra trips on Sundays
2 evening activities per week
We will work with you to create a tailor-made programme to address your specific needs and preferences.
Staying with a host gives you a more immersive experience of the local language and culture. We also find that many students and hosts stay in touch long after their stay! Travel to the school is Travel to the junior centre is by public bus and our staff will take you to the bus stop every day after lessons/activities finish.
Please note: the recommended minimum age for homestay is 13.
Hosts personally approved by school
Twin rooms for students (single/twins for leaders as requested)
Full board or half board
Packed lunch or lunch at local restaurant, as requested
Bus pass provided
Journey time 10-35 minutes
Timetable includes certain evenings spent with your host
The following is a basic sample timetable for a 6 night/7 day group stay.
*Winchester tour includes entry to the Great Hall; Southampton tour includes entry to SeaCity Museum
**Southampton students visit Winchester.
Based in four 18th-century buildings with a garden at the back and a friendly atmosphere throughout
Choice of homestay or residential accommodation
Centrally located in Southampton, opposite a beautiful park
Free General English course for Group Leaders
Close to everything students need, including city centre shops
Bus stops for homestay students just a few minutes’ walk from the school
London, Oxford, Bath and Isle of Wight
Winchester, Salisbury, Bournemouth and Portsmouth
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