Haileybury Summer School

Haileybury Summer school 29.8.27

Age: 11-17.

Dates, 2026:
July 5–18, July 19–August 1, July 5–August 1.

Haileybury is a leading boarding school founded in 1862 that has produced prime ministers, writers, actors and sports stars. The school is located just outside London, in a vast rural area. The historic buildings form a unique architectural ensemble. 

The school has over 500 acres of gardens, meadows, woodland and sports fields. It is home to a famous oak grove, some of which are up to 400 years old. The school grounds are recognised as some of the most beautiful in the UK. 

Haileybury International Summer School takes both learning and leisure very seriously. It is the perfect, action-packed summer holiday.

Key factors

• Haileybury believes that children learn best when they are fully immersed in the language they are learning and engaged in activities that naturally encourage communication, confidence, exploration and discovery – both in and out of the classroom.
• The school offers language and subject classes, a huge range of interesting and exciting activities and fascinating excursions with hands-on museum workshops to some of England's most vibrant historic cities.
• International mix, opportunities to practise English in real-life settings: at lunch, during leisure time and during sporting activities.
• Excellent excursions that go beyond the standard museum visits to exciting and interactive workshops that bring learning to life and enhance language acquisition and cultural understanding.
• A huge range of programmes and extracurricular activities, including academic tuition, preparation for UK schools, IELTS preparation, furniture design and manufacturing training and much more.

Facilities

The school has excellent sporting facilities, including football pitches, cricket pitches and rugby (the school hosted the 2015 Rugby World Cup). There is a fully equipped sports complex with a sports hall and gymnastics hall, two glass-walled squash courts, a bowling green, indoor cricket pitches, a new climbing wall and a 25-metre swimming pool (the pool design has won a national award). In 2008, a tennis centre opened with 4 indoor and 4 outdoor courts.

The school has a brand new music department with instruments including a Steinway piano and a Klais organ. There are rehearsal rooms, a recording studio, Mac computers with music editing software.

The school's art department is well equipped for creative activities: an art library, computers with Adobe software, a ceramics class with two large kilns for firing products, two large printing presses, classes for painting and drawing.

Program

English (11-13 years)

The minimum level of English required for study is A2.

Thematic course EFL (English as a Foreign Language) - 13.5 hours per week. Children will improve their English grammar and vocabulary through engaging lessons on a variety of topics.

7 hours a week of project lessons, where children work in groups to create a project. This is a great experience for gaining a deep understanding of the language and learning fluency. These lessons develop creativity and communication skills. Teachers will guide and develop natural language use.

Academic English (14-16 years)

The minimum level of English required for study is B1.

Thematic EFL (English as a Foreign Language) course - 13.5 hours per week with a choice of subject areas:

• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
• Arts, Business and Humanities

Children will develop their English language skills in their chosen subjects.

7 hours per week of project lessons, where children work together on a specific project. This develops the ability to use English effectively and confidently to communicate in a chosen subject area.

Project lesson topics:

Programming.Children will learn HTML and CSS to create websites. In addition to technical aspects, graphic design and user experience are also studied to make the site attractive and user-friendly.

Business Innovation Challenge. Students will learn about the elements of the business world, then work in teams to develop a business idea to present to a panel of experts.

Design and Production: Light (Course 1) or Time (Course 2).
Light: Design and manufacture a decorative table lamp using computer-aided design and manufacturing and simple electronics.

Time: Design and manufacture an analog table clock in a traditional workshop, learning how to combine natural and man-made materials.

Film Production. Children will learn about directing, acting, costume design, photography and filmmaking skills, and video editing. Working in small groups, they will design, produce and edit their own short film.

International Relations and Debate. Children will learn about international relations and create their own model United Nations to debate past and present global issues.

IELTS Preparation course. Students will learn about the exam structure and marking criteria. They will learn the skills and strategies for the four parts of the exam and take a mock test at the end of the course (the exam itself is not included).

Science. Students will work in groups to solve scientific problems using what is known as the “Scientific Method” – an organised procedure that scientists use to answer questions and begin to solve problems in seven basic steps.

Preparation for International Study (15-17 years)

The minimum level of English required for study is B2. The programme runs from 6th to 19th August 2023 only.

This course aims to prepare senior pupils linguistically and culturally for future study at an English school or university.

The two-week course includes: 41 hours of tuition, 6 hours of supervised independent study, and study visits to further enhance academic and cultural knowledge.

The lessons will cover:

• Research Skills
• Academic Writing
• Presentation Skills
• Listening and Note-taking
• Workshop Skills
• Grammar and Vocabulary Development

Children will be introduced to academic reading, writing, listening, different types of academic texts and the process of searching and referencing. Develop an understanding of academic vocabulary and improve their academic writing skills.

The programme includes academic debate and presentation skills. Students will actively engage in academic discussions to develop their spoken English, strategies and confidence in preparing for academic seminars and presentations.

Accommodation and pantation

Accommodation is in a residential building on the school grounds. Boys and girls live in separate houses. Most rooms are double, with some single and shared rooms. Students are always from different nationalities sharing a room – this helps them overcome the language barrier faster.

Each house has a small kitchen where students can prepare snacks and hot drinks. There are common rooms where you can watch TV, play table tennis or just chat and relax with your new friends.

The school is very safe and secure, with 24-hour security. There is Wi-Fi on site, but it is switched off between 10pm and 7am to ensure sleep is not disturbed.

There is a nurse and an excellent medical team on site. The pupil to staff ratio is 1:3 and children are supervised at all times. There is a 24-hour emergency number for parents to contact their children and pupils can call home if necessary.

Pupils eat their meals in the stunning canteen. There are three meals a day - a mix of

British and international dishes. There is always a choice for pupils with vegetarian, vegan or other special dietary requirements. Packed lunches are provided on excursions. Water is always available, and snacks such as fruit and biscuits are provided during breaks.

Extra Activities

After school, all students take an active part in developmental activities. Activities are chosen once a week so that students can benefit from the lessons and begin to develop their spoken English through interaction with people in real life.

• Choral Singing.
  The lessons consist of a vocal warm-up, and then learning two songs (pop and musical theater genres). At the end of the week, the children will show off their achievements.
• Hockey (beginners and advanced players).
  Depending on their level, children will learn the rules of the game of field hockey and develop teamwork and communication skills. They will learn game techniques, work on participating in matches and, of course, practice matches on the gorgeous school field!
• Street Dancing.
  The class will consist of a cardio warm-up, followed by a series of sequential movements. Children will create a group dance in a street style and perform it in front of the whole school.
• Krav Maga.
  This is a practical self-defense system that helps to keep fit and improve social interaction, attention and concentration. Children will learn the basics of this sport while working on overall strength and physical fitness.
• Football.
  Students will work on teamwork skills and strategies, study and practice. Practice matches will take place on one of the school’s full-size pitches, with smaller five-a-side pitches available for skills development.
• British Cookery.
  Pupils will learn how to make a range of traditional British baked goods with a professional baker, including scones, shortbread, butterfly cakes, brownies and Bakewell tarts. At the end of the week, pupils will have their own recipe book and will be able to create delicious baked goods at home to impress their parents.
• Stage and Screen Acting.
  Pupils will develop their confidence and communication skills as they gain experience of working in front of a professional camera. In addition to using improvisation techniques, students will select and rehearse short scripts to create group scenes for a film.
• Arts and Crafts.
  Students will gain hands-on experience in a variety of artistic styles: sculpture, woodblock printing, watercolor, batik, and clay creation. Children use famous artists as inspiration and learn to develop their own ideas, with their creations being displayed at the end of the week.
• Tennis (beginners and advanced players).
  Students will learn the rules and etiquette of the game, and develop tennis skills and techniques appropriate to their level. After working on serve, return, court positioning and ball control, the children will take part in practice matches and receive feedback from the coach.

Entertainment

In the evenings, the school runs a huge range of activities to suit all tastes! Some are more relaxed, others are more active and others are more creative. Plus, these activities are another great way to practise English in a casual setting.

On some days there will be a school-wide event, such as an open-air cinema, a disco or a fashion show. On other days, the children will have a choice of activities. Sports (swimming, tennis, badminton, squash, rugby, football, cricket), yoga, crafts, cooking, chess, zorbing or circus arts and much more.

Excursions

The program includes 1 half-day excursion and 2 full-day excursions per week. The school also offers study trips to beautiful places such as London, Greenwich, Oxford or Cambridge. It's not just the standard museum visits, but also engaging and interactive workshops that bring learning to life and enhance language acquisition and cultural understanding.

Pupils can enjoy sightseeing from the London Eye, a boat ride on the River Thames or a relaxing visit to the famous Harry Potter World theme park.

Timetable

7:30 - Breakfast

8:20 - All-School Assembly

8:45 - Lesson

10:15 - Break

10:45 - Lesson

12:15 - Lunch

13:00 - Project Lesson

14:45 - Break

15:00 - Developmental activities

17:15 - Self-study

18:00 - Dinner

19:00 - Sports and activities

21:30 - Rest in the residence

22:00 – Lights out

Wednesdays - half day excursion, from 10:15
Saturdays and Sundays - full day excursion

Price, 2026

2 weeks - £4,250
4 weeks - £7,990

Included in the price

• Training
• Accommodation and meals
• All excursions and activities
• Transfers to/from the airport

Additional charge

• 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 have personally inspected almost all the schools we offer
• We do not work with the mass market, only camps for discerning clients
• The 24/7 phone is always working
• Why our clients value us

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