Bournemouth Collegiate School
Bournemouth · ages 8-17
Course Type
General English Summer School
Our default course at every Cambridge Learn school in the UK: 15 hours a week of General English lessons, built around a full weekly programme of excursions and evening activities. This is the right starting point for most families, students improve their everyday English while getting a genuine UK residential-school experience.
Who It Suits
Students aged roughly 8 to 18 who want to improve conversational and academic English in a structured, socially rich environment, whether that's their first time studying abroad or a returning student who wants more independence.
What's Included
- 15 hours of English lessons a week, placement-tested on arrival so students join the right level group.
- Full-board accommodation (Residential, Ensuite or Homestay depending on the school).
- 1-2 full or half-day excursions a week, transport and entrance tickets included.
- Daily evening activities supervised at a ratio of 1 group leader per 10 students.
- An end-of-course certificate.
Where to Take It
Schools Offering This Course
CATS Cambridge
Cambridge · ages 12-18
Stafford House & The Worthgate School
Canterbury · ages 11-18
Guildhouse School London
London · ages 12-18
Brunel University, Uxbridge
London · ages 10-18
Bosworth Independent School
Northampton · ages 11-17
Oakham School
Oakham · ages 8-17
Guide
Choosing an English Summer School in England
General English is offered at 7 of our 9 UK schools, so the course itself is similar everywhere: 15 hours of lessons a week, a placement test on arrival, full-board accommodation, excursions and supervised evenings. What changes is the setting, the age range and the accommodation. Three questions narrow the choice quickly.
1. How old is your child?
For students aged 8-10, look at Bournemouth or Oakham, which accept the youngest students. For 14-17, every school is an option. 18-year-olds can join some schools only as part of a group whose students return to secondary education the following September.
2. City, campus or coast?
- Big city: London, in central Bloomsbury or on a university campus in Uxbridge
- University town: Cambridge
- Historic city with the widest course choice: Canterbury
- Beach: Bournemouth
- Countryside: Oakham and Northampton
3. Shared room, ensuite or host family?
Residential rooms are usually shared with shared bathrooms; ensuite rooms have a private bathroom; homestay, offered in Canterbury and London, means living with a local family. Our accommodation guide explains each option.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours of English lessons are there?
15 hours a week on the General English course, or 23 hours on Intensive English in Canterbury.
Do students need a certain level of English?
No. Students take a placement test on arrival and join a class at their level.
What is included in the price?
English lessons, full-board accommodation, weekly excursions with transport and tickets, supervised activities with 1 group leader for every 10 students, and an end-of-course certificate. Flights, insurance and visa fees are not included.
What is the youngest age for a UK summer school?
8 years old, at Bournemouth Collegiate School and at Oakham School for group bookings.
Can my child travel alone?
Several schools accept individual students, usually from age 12 or 14 depending on the school. We confirm the rules for each school when you enquire.