English + Hockey Academy Camp

Exsportise Summer Schools

Hockey camp for boys and girls.

Age: 10-17 years.

Dates, 2026:
5–11 July,
12–18 July,
19–25 July,
26 July–1 August,
2–8 August.

Exsportise company conducts summer camps since 1988, offering language and sports programmes that work. Courses are held at the British boarding school Seaford and combine English language learning with sport.

The company was founded by Dutchman Bram van Asselt. A former top-level hockey player and sports development specialist, Bram saw an opportunity to create something special and unique. He initially founded Exsportise to offer professional sports training to young people in the UK. Then in 1997, Exsportise began offering English language courses alongside sports training, using sport as a catalyst for learning and developing English.

The aim of the summer camp is to ensure that all students leave Exsportise with improved English, a motivation for sport, new friends from all over the world and memories that will last a lifetime.

Every year, over 60 nationalities attend the summer camps. Friendships are formed through a common interest – hockey. Children eat, study, train and develop together. They have so much fun that they don’t even notice that they are learning English!

What makes the Hockey Academy different from many others? It is an immersive learning experience. Children develop their English skills while improving their game and making friends from all over the world. Exsportise provides an equal balance between hockey school and English language learning.

The program includes 2 areas:

• The English program is taught by experienced teachers and involves 3 hours of lessons per day. Students improve their language skills, improve their vocabulary, and develop fluency. They also develop such important skills for learning in the 21st century as critical thinking, communication, creativity, problem solving, teamwork, and leadership. English is further improved during classes at a specialized sports academy.

• Hockey program.The summer camp is suitable for players of all levels.</nbsp;The summer camp has an experienced and motivated coaching staff. This is an opportunity for children to sharply progress in the game.</nbsp;Hockey gives players social and athletic advantages. If a child is confident in himself on a hockey team, then he is also confident in life situations outside the game.</nbsp;The ability to play hockey also contributes to an active lifestyle in general.

Key factors

• Exsportise – one of the best summer schools for sports training and English language.
• The summer camp uses a dual approach to improving English: language training + specialized sports academies, which are conducted in English by experienced teachers and professional coaches. This ensures the progress of each child, regardless of their talent or initial experience.
• Since its establishment in 1988, Exsportise has trained more than 25,000 students. Today, most children come to the summer camps from abroad to study a combination of professional sports and English.
• The average ratio of coaches to players is 1:10.
• The program includes 15 hours of language lessons per week and 15 hours of sports lessons and training.
• The maximum size of language classes is 10,000. 14 people, which allows for individual attention to be given to each student.
• The school has a Director of Studies who ensures that teaching and learning are of a high standard.
• The summer camp is home to all staff, including medical staff and those who monitor the stay and well-being of the students (the staff to children ratio is 1:4).
• The Exsportise programme is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.
• At Exsportise, English becomes an integral part of the children's daily lives. English is spoken all around, practiced during lessons, training and during all leisure activities. This is a real immersion in the language environment and the opportunity to apply in real life what children have learned in the classroom.
• Participation in the sports camp requires that the child has at least one year of experience in hockey.
• You can choose only the sports program, without learning the language! For those who value practical application of knowledge over classroom learning. Players will improve their spoken English by participating in training sessions, speaking and listening to coaches and other participants. This is a very natural way of learning, improving and gaining confidence in English, which has been successfully used in Exsportise camps for many years.

Facilities

The hockey program is held at the British boarding school Seaford. The capacity of the summer camp is 160 people. The camp accepts children aged 10-17.

The school is located in the picturesque South Downs National Park in the south-east of England, within close proximity to the beautiful seaside and the bustling city of Brighton. The school has excellent sports facilities: huge sports playing fields, a modern sports centre, two sports halls, 6 hard-surface tennis courts, an indoor swimming pool, and a professional dance studio.

Program

English Language

The English language programme includes at least 15 hours of lessons per week. The programme is carefully designed to improve students’ English proficiency and confidence, with a strong emphasis on interactive communication.

Children are tested before the start of classes, and according to the results, they are assigned to a class based on their current level of English and age. Their level of communication skills is also assessed during an interview upon arrival at the camp.

The summer camp is designed for children with English levels from A1 (Beginner - Elementary) to C1 (Advanced). The program does not include those who are just starting to learn English and know almost nothing about the language, and those who have already reached the C2 (Proficiency) level.

The camp is taught by dedicated teachers who want to help students succeed. In their teaching, they use interactive and engaging teaching methods, allowing children to feel comfortable and encouraging their active participation in the learning process.

There are 3 lessons per day of 60 minutes with a 15-minute break. In each lesson, children develop all language skills, expand their vocabulary, improve the accuracy of oral and written speech and increase self-confidence. Much attention is paid to pronunciation and fluency in the lessons.

Each three-hour lesson includes the following topics:

• Functional language: grammar / vocabulary.
  Children expand their vocabulary, improve their understanding and use of grammar, improve their pronunciation, improve their understanding of context and use of phrases for specific situations.
• Skills development with an emphasis on language.
  Focus on improving the four basic language skills: reading, listening, writing, speaking. The teaching uses topics that are interesting and relevant to the students. The focus is on productive speaking.
• Sports Collaborative Projects.
  Children take part in projects where they work together to achieve a common goal, developing creativity, teamwork, critical thinking, communication and fluency. These activities are particularly engaging for students: in addition to English, they explore British culture, develop presentation skills and increase self-confidence.

Hockey

Exsportise Hockey and Language programme

The hockey program includes 15 hours of training per week. If the children choose the program without language lessons, they attend 6 hours of training per day: 3 hours in the morning and 3 hours in the afternoon, for a total of 30 hours of training per week.

The program introduces the students to the life of an international player. It is designed for players of all initial abilities: for serious hockey players aiming for professional sport and for those who just like to play for fun.

At the beginning of each week, all students are assessed and divided into groups depending on their level.

Young players from the best European clubs participate in the Exsportise summer camp. Among them: HC Bloemendaal, HTC Uhlenhorst and El Real Club de Polo de Barcelona. This gives the students the opportunity and experience to play hockey at a truly international level.

The training program focuses on physical and technical development. During the training, special attention is paid to the basic skills and knowledge of the game. Matches are held regularly.

A more intensive level of training is offered for advanced and experienced players. It may include elements of video analysis and theory, which contribute to a more complete understanding of hockey.

Players will have to:

• Analyze their game
• Improve the process adopteddecisions in matches
• Set goals for the upcoming season.

Academy coaches – Some of the best in the sport, with FIH and EHA qualified coaches and international and Olympic coaching experience.

The coaches also teach children all aspects of the game, teaching them to develop agility, physical fitness and mental attitude in each student.

In addition to the games, the children attend seminars:

• Injury Prevention
• Nutrition and Hydration
• Psychology of the Game
• Preparing for Matches

Accommodation and Phention

Accommodation in rooms for 2 or 3 people (there are some separate single rooms and some rooms with more than 3 people). Bathrooms are shared. Girls and boys are accommodated in separate rooms and are supervised at all times.

The residence has common rooms with sofas, TV, table tennis and table football, and a volleyball court. Here children can relax and socialise in an informal and comfortable environment. Wi-Fi is available in some common areas on campus.

Children eat in the school canteen. A varied menu is available, consisting of British and international dishes. At lunch and dinner there is always a choice of two hot dishes, as well as a salad bar. Special diets for vegetarians and most special diets for medical reasons or religious preferences are available, but this should be advised before the course starts. In the evenings, there is a snack bar where children can have a snack. Fresh fruit is available free of charge throughout the day.

The school has two medical staff, a medical room and several trained first aiders, and the schools are in close proximity to excellent hospitals.

Entertainment

The evening entertainment programme is designed to provide the perfect environment for practising English in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

A dedicated summer camp team plans a variety of activities:

• talent shows,
• movie nights,
• quiz games,
• team games,
• discos,
• Olympic games.
• international nights, where different cultures are represented with their own music, dance and cuisine,
• exciting racing competitions,
• a treasure hunt game where children solve clues and problems as they explore the camp.

During the evening, children are constantly supervised by Exsportise staff. This gives everyone at camp the opportunity to socialise and get to know each other better outside of English lessons or sports activities.

Excursions

The adventures don’t end at camp. The programme includes 2 full-day excursions per week on weekends (for those attending the course for 2 weeks or longer).

Excursions are an important and mandatory part of the programme and allow students to visit London and other places of cultural and historical interest, go to the seaside, and also go shopping. After a busy school week, weekend excursions allow children to enjoy socializing with friends in a more informal and relaxed atmosphere. 

Saturday trips are more entertaining and give children the opportunity to relax and spend a day of adventure and fun.
Usually children visit amusement parks: Alton Towers, Chessington World of Adventures, Legoland, Thorpe Park.

Sunday excursions are cultural in nature, usually a visit to one of the cities, where students get acquainted with the historical culture of Great Britain and sights.
Examples of excursions:

• Bath
• Brighton
• Cambridge
• Oxford
• Portsmouth
• Southampton

During the day, children have free time to leisurely stroll around the city center, go to a cafe or go shopping.

Sometimes there may be a tour of London. Usually this is a walking tour of London, during which children will be able to see the iconic places of the capital:

• Big Ben
• Buckingham Palace
• Changing of the Guard
• Covent Garden
• 10 Downing Street – official residence of the British Prime Minister
• Houses of Parliament
• Oxford Street
• Piccadilly Circus.
• South Bank is a bustling bohemian area on the banks of the River Thames
• Regent's Street
• Trafalgar Square

Sample daily schedule

8:00 – Breakfast
9:00 – School assembly
9:15 – 3 English lessons (with breaks)
12:45 – Lunch
14:00 – School assembly
14:15 – SportsOutdoor training
18:00 – Dinner and free time
19:30 – Evening activities
21:00 – 22:30 – Relaxation at home (time depends on the age of the children)
21:30 – 23:00 – Lights out (time depends on the age of the children)

Price, 2026

£1,830 per week.

Included in the price

• Tuition
• Accommodation and meals
• All sports, entertainment activities and excursions
• Transfers from and to the airport

Additionally paid

• Flight
• Visa
• Insurance
• Educational company services

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT FROM OTHER COMPANIES

• We have been working since 1996
• We choose camps with a minimum number of Russian speakers
• We only place children in good conditions
• We conducted a personal inspection of almost all the schools we offer
• We do not work with the mass segment, only camps for discerning clients
• 24/7 phone always works 
• Why our clients value us

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