English + Horse Riding Academy

Exsportise Summer Schools

Age: 9-17 years old.

Dates, 2026:
28 June–4 July,
5–11 July,
12–18 July,
19–25 July,
26 July–1 August,
2–8 August.

Exsportise runs summer camps with 1988 and offers language and sports programmes that really work. Courses are held in one of three excellent English boarding schools 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 for all students to 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 developed through a shared interest – horse riding. Children eat, learn, train and develop together. They have so much fun that they don’t even notice that they are learning English!

What makes the Horse Riding Academy different from many others? It is an immersive learning experience. Children develop their English while improving their skills and making friends from all over the world. Exsportise provides an equal balance between horse riding and learning English.

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.

• Horseback riding. During their stay at the camp, children gain self-confidence and develop horseback riding skills. The program includes 15 hours of training per week. The emphasis is on learning to jump over obstacles and participating in competitions.

Key factors

• Exsportise is one of the best summer schools for sports training and English.
• 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 that every child progresses, regardless of their talent or initial experience.
• Since its inception in 1988, Exsportise has trained over 25,000 students. Today, most children come to the summer camps from abroad to learn a combination of professional sport and English.
• The average coach to player ratio is 1:6.
• The program includes 15 hours of language lessons per week and 15 hours of sports and training.
• The maximum size of language classes is 100,000. 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 horse riding experience.

Facilities

The horse riding programme takes place in one of three UK boarding schools. All schools are located in close proximity to major London airports and have been carefully selected to provide the ideal environment for learning together.development and growth of students.

1. Oundle School

Summer camp capacity is 160 people. The camp accepts children aged 11-17.

Oundle School is one of the most prestigious British boarding schools, renowned for its academic achievements and elite facilities. The school is located in a beautiful rural county in central England, with Cambridge and London within easy reach. It is located in the safe and charming town of Oundle, which is often compared to a miniature version of Oxford for its academic atmosphere and stunning architecture.

It has state-of-the-art facilities, including the flagship Oundle School Sports Centre. The school grounds include spacious playing fields, sports halls and a sports centre, an indoor heated swimming pool, hard tennis courts and a floodlit artificial turf pitch.

2. Worth School

Summer camp capacity is 140 and caters for children aged 9-16.

The school is set in the beautiful Sussex countryside, in an area of ​​outstanding natural beauty. It is an hour’s drive from central London and within easy reach of the beautiful seaside and the bustling city of Brighton. The school is the winner of the “Private Boarding School of the Year 2024”.

The school has excellent infrastructure and boarding houses that provide a safe environment for students. There are excellent sports facilities: large playing fields, sports halls, hard tennis courts, floodlit artificial turf pitch, 9-hole golf course, professional dance studio, theatre. Horse riding stables are a few minutes' drive from the school.

Program

English

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

Before classes begin, children are tested, based on the results of which they are placed in a class taking into account their current level of English and age. The level of communication skills is also assessed during the interview upon arrival at the camp.

The summer camp is designed for children with an English level 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, making children 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 the context and use of phrases for specific situations.
• Skills development with an emphasis on language.
  Focus on improving the four main language skills: reading, listening, writing, speaking. The topics used for teaching are interesting and relevant to the students. The emphasis is on productive speaking.
• Sports joint projects.
  Children participate in projects where I workt together to achieve a common goal, while developing creativity, teamwork, critical thinking, communication and fluency. These classes are especially fun for students: in addition to English, they explore British culture, develop presentation skills and boost self-confidence.

Horse Riding

Horse Riding Academy

The summer camp is designed for all levels of preparation – From those with little or no riding experience to experienced riders. The programme includes 15 hours of training per week.

At the start of the programme, all students are assessed to determine their level and placed into an appropriate group. Depending on their level, children will learn dressage and show jumping (overcoming obstacles), and train through the beautiful English countryside.

The programme focuses on developing confidence and horse handling skills for beginner riders, including walking, trotting, cantering and riding over rough terrain. In addition to riding, children will learn about stable and horse management (grooming, cleaning the area, caring for and preparing horses, putting on harnesses and choosing equipment). Children will also learn about the different parts of the horse's body, equipment and tack.

The summer camp is taught by UK-accredited, qualified riding instructors. A team of experienced instructors selects riders and horses with the utmost care.

The stables comply with the latest health and safety regulations for equestrian sports.

Weekly competitions are held. Riders compete in dressage and show jumping (depending on ability). Beginner riders start with poles on the ground. For more experienced riders, the program is built incrementally. They also study in depth the posture and fine control while riding.

Accommodation and training

1. Oundle School

Accommodation in secure boarding houses on the school grounds. Girls and boys are accommodated in separate rooms and are supervised at all times. Rooms are mostly for 2, 3 and 4 people (there are some private single rooms and a few rooms with accommodation for more than 4 people). Bathrooms are shared.

2. Worth School

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

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

All schools have their meals served in the school canteen. There is a varied menu of British and international dishes. There is always a choice of two hot meals for lunch and dinner, as well as a salad bar. Special diets for vegetarians and most special diets for medical or religious reasons are available, but these should be advised before the course starts.

Schools have their own snack bar in the evenings where children can have a light snack. Fresh fruit is available free of charge throughout the day.

All schools have two nurses, a medical room and several trained first aiders, and are located close 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 competitions-races,
• game "Treasure hunt", where children solve clues and problems as they explore the camp.

During the evening, children are constantly under the supervision of Exsportise staff. This gives everyone in the camp the opportunity to socialize and get to know each other better outsideEnglish lessons or sports activities.

Excursions

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

Excursions are an important and mandatory part of the program 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.
Children usually 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 - Sports 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 onesconditions 
• 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
• The phone is always working 24/7 
• Why our clients value us

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