Bosworth Independent School
Residential, ages 11-17, STEM, Junior STEM and IELTS Preparation options alongside general English.
Northampton
English Summer School in Northampton
A market town balancing city life with open countryside, home to Bosworth Independent School, founded in 1897.
Why Northampton
What Makes This Location Different
- Bosworth's own grounds sit opposite a 118-acre open space with football pitches, athletics track and tennis courts, extensive on-site sport without leaving campus.
- Included excursions reach London, Cambridge and Oxford on full days, with Warwick Castle, Bicester Village and Stratford-upon-Avon as half-day trips.
- Course options here include general English, STEM-themed English, Junior STEM and IELTS Preparation for older students working toward a specific score.
Getting There
Travel & Arrival
Northampton sits centrally in England, around an hour from London by train and under an hour from Birmingham and East Midlands airports by road. The school arranges group transfers on arrival.
Guide
English Summer School in Northampton: STEM and IELTS
Northampton sits in the middle of England, within reach of London, Oxford and Cambridge. Our school here, Bosworth Independent School, was founded in 1897 and combines a town setting with the surrounding English countryside.
More course choice for older students
- Classic Course: 15 hours of General English a week
- STEM and Junior STEM: English through science, technology, engineering and maths
- IELTS Preparation for students who need a specific band score
Groups are accepted from age 11 and individual students from 14, up to 17.
Accommodation
Students live on site across six boarding houses. Each house has an outside area, a shared kitchen, a common room and laundry facilities, with a mix of single and shared rooms.
Excursions
One full-day excursion a week to London, Cambridge or Oxford, and two half-day trips to places such as Warwick Castle, Stratford-upon-Avon and Bicester Village.
Preparing for IELTS? See our Intensive English and IELTS courses.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an IELTS course in Northampton?
Yes. Bosworth Independent School offers IELTS Preparation alongside its General English and STEM courses.
What ages can attend?
Groups aged 11-17 and individual students aged 14-17.
What is STEM English?
A course that teaches English through science, technology, engineering and maths topics. Bosworth runs STEM and Junior STEM.
Which cities do students visit from Northampton?
Full-day excursions go to London, Cambridge or Oxford, with half-day trips to places such as Warwick Castle and Stratford-upon-Avon.
How much does the Northampton course cost?
It depends on the course and number of weeks. Ask us for the current price for your dates.