Stonyhurst School

Stonyhurst Summer Language School

Age: 10-17 years old.

Dates, 2026:
10–24 July, 24 July – 7 August (2 weeks)
10–31 July (3 weeks)
10 July – 7 August (4 weeks)

Stonyhurst Language School was established in 2012 at Stonyhurst College, a British boarding school founded in 1593. The school is located in beautiful scenic countryside. Pupils will feel in the heart of Britain, will plunge into its history and culture. The school is located near Liverpool and Manchester, from here you can quickly get to the legendary Lake District.

In the summer, the school conducts its own program for foreign students who want to improve their English and spend an unforgettable vacation in an international environment.

KEY FACTORS

• The school has a sports academy. The course combines English classes and interactive tennis training.
• Stonyhurst Summer School is accredited by the British Council on Teaching Foreign Children English.
• Small classes - maximum 12 people.
• Professional teachers.
• The ratio of students and mentors: 8: 1 - maximum attention to each child.

EQUIPMENT

The college is literally breathing history. Its old buildings are national architectural monuments and constitute a magnificent ensemble surrounded by beautiful gardens and parks.

The school has modern equipment: all-season sports fields, a large indoor pool, tennis courts (open and closed), a shooting range, a golf course, a large sports hall, playing fields, an observatory, and fishing ponds. The school has a magnificent library, lounges, classrooms, a computer class.

PROGRAM

English

The program includes 23 hours of English per week. 2 times a week, 45 minutes are allotted to homework with the support of teachers. Once a week, meetings are held where students can discuss problems encountered with their studies with the teacher and formulate strategies for solving them.

Classes are held in groups of 5 different levels: from beginners to advanced. Children study grammar, reading, writing, replenish vocabulary, practice spoken English. Training methods include group work, role-playing games, research, presentations, Quiz games, interviews, seminars, and educational excursions.

At the end of the course, each student receives a certificate and a report on academic performance and progress.

Tennis Academy

The course combines learning English with interactive tennis training for international students. The program includes 17 hours a week of English lessons and 15 hours of tennis.

The duration of the course is 2 or 4 weeks. A combined program is possible at a 4-week course: 2 weeks - English + activity, 2 weeks - classes at the Tennis Academy.

Pupils will join the language school in the morning, as well as evening activities and excursions. And in the afternoon, from 13:55 to 17:30 there will be intensive tennis training in the new indoor tennis dome of the college, provided by our team of coaches LTA Senior Performance Tennis and Academy.

The course is aimed at students who have a basic understanding of the methods, movements and rules of the game. An elementary level of English proficiency is also required.

Stonyhurst scholars’ programme

Global students with advanced (C1 – C2 CEFr grading), fluent, or native English ability. The aim of the Stonyhurst Scholars’ Programme is to allow students to:

• Develop your critical thinking, analytical and research skills
• Build your presentation and public speaking skills
• Encourage both independent learning and collaborative working
• Engage in debate on global topics
• Experience varied perspectives within an international community of students
• Gain a holistic approach to learning

From captivating workshops to enriching excursions, every moment of this extraordinary journey will leave you inspired and will equip each student with a global perspective that transcends cultural boundaries.

We aim to explore different theses and topics during the Stonyhurst Scholars’ Programme, these include:

• British History, Heritage and Culture
• The Language of Symbolism
• What do we know and how do we know it?
• Literary Legends and their Legacy
• Our Common Home: The Beginnings of Natural Sciences
• Rebels and Revolutionaries

ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD

Accommodation in a modern comfortable residence. In 2017, the residence was renovated at a cost of 1 million pounds. Children live in single and double rooms. Each student has their own closet, chest of drawers and a desk with a chair. The rooms have a shower.

Meals in the school cafeteria, where there is always a very large selection of dishes. There is a separate menu for children with allergies and special diets. On the tour, children receive a packed lunch.

SPORT

After the lessons in the class, students choose a hobby for themselves. The school offers a wide selection of sports activities and games:

• Archery
• Football
• Hiking
• Fishing
• Walk along the Tolkien trail
• Badminton
• Fencing
• Mountain bike
• Rugby
• Target shooting
• Handball
• Dancing
• Table tennis
• Basketball
• Paintball

For a fee:

• Horseback riding
• Golf
• Swimming
• Tennis

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

After English lessons, 1.5 hours per day is reserved for additional classes, students choose a subject for study, which they can change every week.

Examples of topics:

• Geopolitics
• World culture
• United Kingdom
• Harry Potter
• Newspaper publication
• Debate
• Music

During these lessons, children can also choose the following classes:

• Astronomy workshops where a real telescope is used in the classroom
• Gardening
• Visit to Stonyhurst College Museum, which houses Shakespeare's first tome
• Art: clay modelling, printing, painting

ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES

Evening activities give children the opportunity to practice English with new friends in a friendly international camp atmosphere.

The evening entertainment program is varied:

• BBQ
• Learning magic tricks and circus skills
• Casino
• Fashion show
• Talent show
• Table Tennis Tournament
• Disco
• Game "Treasure Search"
• Karaoke
• Game "Quiz"
• Watching films
• Workshops on art and crafts

EXCURSIONS

The two-week course includes 2 full-day excursions and 2 half-day excursions.

Examples of excursions:

• Visiting Manchester and Liverpool
• Canoeing and climbing in the Lake District
• Blackpool Pleasure Beach amusement park and a visit to the largest roller coasters in the UK
• Alton Towers Amusement Park
• The famous snow park Chill Factor
• Football Stadium Old Trafford
• Trips to the theatre
• Visit to the shopping centre in Trafford

COST, 2026

English language:
£2,750 for 2 weeks
£4,000 for 3 weeks
£4,850 for 4 weeks

Tennis academy + English lessons:
£3,450 for 2 weeks
£4,950 for 3 weeks
£6,000 for 4 weeks
Combined course - £5,200 for 4 weeks

Immersion programme:
£4,690 for 3 weeks
£6,250 for 4 weeks

Included in cost

• Teaching
• Accommodation and meals
• Activization and excursions
• Educational materials
• Transfers from and to the airport

Extra paid

• Flight
• Visa
• Insurance
• Services of our company

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT FROM OTHER COMPANIES

• We operate since 1996
• Choose camps with a minimum number of Russian speakers
• We place children only in camps which provides good accommodation
• Conducted a personal inspection of almost all the schools that we offer
• We do not work with the mass segment, only camps for discerning customers
• You can call us 24/7
• We inform you about the particularities of each course
• What customers appreciate us for