Leadership + Horse Riding At Bromsgrove School in UK

Course Description: Leadership + Horse Riding At Bromsgrove School in UK

Bromsgrove School — Horse Riding + Leadership (Summer Programme)

Experience an unforgettable summer at Bromsgrove School, one of the UK’s most prestigious and historic boarding schools in the Midlands, a short distance from Birmingham. The campus blends traditional architecture with state-of-the-art facilities—including a modern performing arts centre, 25-metre indoor pool, advanced sports complex, and newly refurbished boarding houses with private en-suite rooms.

What’s Included

• Full-board residential accommodation (single, twin, and quad en-suite rooms)

• 15 hours of English tuition per week

• Structured evening activity programme

• 2 full-day excursions per week

• Completion certificate (Rosette for horse riding)

Horse Riding Module

Designed with leading equestrian centres and open to beginners through experienced riders, this module develops riding technique and stable management while reinforcing English in context.

• 4 sessions per week (3 hours each) of professional instruction

• Equine care: grooming, tacking up, and stable routines

• Riding progression: countryside hacks, flatwork, and show-jumping basics

• Safety first: riding helmets provided; personal body protectors welcome

• Rosette awarded upon successful completion

Leadership Module (Interactive, Story-Led)

Beyond guiding a team, leadership here means mastering communication, business thinking, and decision-making through an immersive narrative framework. Students step into roles as strategists, negotiators, and communicators, using English to plan, persuade, and present.

Mission Framework (across two weeks):

• Economics: budgeting, resource allocation, trade

• Politics: alliances and voting on collective decisions

• Marketing: persuasive campaigns and pitches

• Crisis Management: adapting to mission twists under pressure

Snapshot Lesson – Safe Zone Strategy Briefing:

Teams analyse maps and mission updates, assign roles, draft survival budgets, create campaign materials, and present to the Mission Council—then debate rival plans.

Skills Developed:

• Critical thinking & strategy (short- and long-term planning)

• Economics & resource management

• Negotiation, public speaking, and persuasive communication

• Resilience and adaptability in changing scenarios

Facilities Snapshot

• Modern, well-equipped classrooms

• Performing arts centre

• 25-metre indoor swimming pool

• Advanced sports facilities & outdoor pitches

Travel & Admin Information

Airport Shuttle Service

Shared transfers are available from London Heathrow (LHR) and London Gatwick (LGW) on our standard arrival/departure dates.

• £30 each way

• Arrival pickups: 09:00–18:00

• Departure drop-offs: 12:00–21:00

  (Services must fall within the times above.)

Unaccompanied Minor (UM) Service

If you book your child as a UM with the airline, a designated staff member will complete required UM paperwork at arrival and departure.

• £40 each way (administrative fee)

• Must be arranged in advance

Visas & Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

Families are responsible for arranging travel to the UK and ensuring all entry requirements are met. Depending on nationality, students will require either a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

• A visa invitation letter can be issued after deposit payment is received.

Insurance

Comprehensive travel insurance is available for all bookings at £12 per week.

• Please contact us for coverage details.

The Outcome

Students return with stronger English, real-world leadership capability, and confidence gained from hands-on equestrian training—plus new friendships and memorable cultural experiences in one of the UK’s finest educational settings.