Course Overview

This exclusive course is designed for boys and girls from 10 -16 years and provides a wonderful opportunity to experience life in a traditional British boarding school. Students live in Boarding Houses with staff and each day is structured to give a true taste of boarding school life. Staff are on hand 24/7 to ensure that students are happy, in a suitable class and reaching their full potential throughout their stay. The welfare of each student is of paramount importance and each Boarding House has a Student Welfare Supervisor resident for the duration of the course who acts in loco parentis and is responsible for the wellbeing of each individual.

The course is small and friendly and the vibrant market town of Sedbergh is a very safe and secure location for an exciting summer. Summer School runs for four weeks and students may elect to do a one, two, three or four week course although, to gain maximum benefit, a minimum stay of two weeks is recommended. With 24 hours of English lessons each week and student numbers restricted to 20% of any one language, opportunities are maximized to improve English language skills very quickly. Class sizes are small (a maximum of 15) and a variety of teaching styles is used, including language workshops in practical subjects such as photography and cooking to ensure that students are engaged and learning effectively.

Younger students gain practical experience using their English skills in the town of Sedbergh and its surrounding villages through age appropriate research activities, while older students can enhance their communication skills through a range of fun activities designed to improve self-confidence and leadership skills.

Students also 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.

Come to Sedbergh for a Great British Experience!