Summer Boarding School Experience with Football Coaching

Course Description: Summer Boarding School Experience with Football Coaching

The Abbotsholme Summer Boarding School Experience offers students aged 11–17 a dynamic and fully immersive introduction to life at a traditional British boarding school. Designed to be both educational and unforgettable, the programme combines General English lessons, exciting on-site activities, and cultural excursions, helping students grow in confidence, independence, and global awareness.

Living and learning on campus, students experience authentic boarding school life while developing strong communication skills, leadership qualities, and lifelong friendships with peers from around the world—all within a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment.

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📚 English Language Learning

Students take part in 15 hours of General English lessons per week, delivered by fully qualified native English-speaking teachers.

Course Highlights:

• Small class sizes (maximum 15 students)

• Focus on grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking, and listening

• Communication-focused lessons to build real-life confidence

• Interactive learning through discussions, role-plays, presentations, and group tasks

• Cultural learning to help students use English naturally in a British setting

• Ongoing assessment with an end-of-course report and certificate

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⚽ Institute of Football – Elite Coaching Elective (Optional)

Students may choose to enhance their experience with the 9-hour Elite Football Coaching Elective, delivered in partnership with Institute of Football coaches at Abbotsholme.

What Students Gain:

• ⚽ Technical mastery – first touch, ball control, dribbling, passing, shooting, and position-specific skills

• 🧠 Tactical intelligence – shape, transitions, pressing, movement, and decision-making under pressure

• 💪 Physical conditioning – speed, agility, strength, mobility, and endurance

• 🏟️ Match-play & scenarios – applying skills in competitive game situations

Beyond football ability, students develop discipline, leadership, resilience, and teamwork, both on and off the pitch.

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🎨 On-Site Boarding School Activities

Every day includes a varied programme of activities designed to encourage confidence, creativity, and collaboration:

• ⚽ Sports: football, tennis, volleyball, basketball

• 🎭 Dance & drama workshops

• 🎨 Arts & crafts

• 🧗 Adventure & team-building activities:

• Kayaking

• Raft building

• Climbing wall & bouldering

• Hiking & navigation in the Peak District

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🗺️ Fantastic Cultural Excursions (5 Full Days)

Students enjoy five full-day excursions, giving them the chance to explore the UK while using English in real-world settings:

• 🎸 Liverpool – including entrance to the Beatles Museum

• 🏰 Stratford-upon-Avon & Warwick Castle

• 🎢 Alton Towers Theme Park

• 🇬🇧 London Weekend Excursion

• Overnight hotel stay

• Royalty & Politics walking tour

• Visit to the British Museum

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🏡 Accommodation & Boarding Life

Students live on campus and experience true British boarding school life:

• Boarding accommodation in twin, triple, or quad rooms

• Shared bathrooms

• Full board – three meals per day

• Safe, structured environment encouraging independence

• 24/7 supervision from experienced boarding and welfare staff

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🍽️ Meals & Nutrition

• Three nutritious meals served daily in the school dining hall

• Menus designed to support active, adventurous days

• Special dietary requirements catered for when notified in advance

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✈️ Transfers

• Transfers included for arrivals into Heathrow and Gatwick

• Available between 08:00 and 18:00

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🔑 Key Facts at a Glance

• 🕒 Duration: 14 nights

• 📘 English lessons: 15 hours per week

• 👥 Class size: Max 15 students

• 🏫 Accommodation: Boarding school residence

• 🍽️ Meals: Full board (3 meals per day)

• 🚌 Excursions: 5 full-day cultural trips

• 🎓 Certification: End-of-course report & certificate

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🌟 Why Choose This Programme?

• Authentic British boarding school experience

• Strong balance of English learning, sport, adventure, and culture

• Optional elite football pathway with professional coaching

• Small classes and personalised support

• Ideal for curious, confident, and globally minded students

The Abbotsholme Summer Boarding School Experience is perfect for students ready to boost their English, build independence, and embrace adventure—all while creating memories, friendships, and skills that last a lifetime.