Football and English Summer School at St Joseph's College Ipswich, UK

Course Description: Football and English Summer School at St Joseph's College Ipswich, UK

Our English + Football Summer School is designed to help young athletes improve their language skills while developing their game in an elite sports environment. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, our expert coaches and TEFL-qualified instructors will support you every step of the way.

This immersive 13-night residential experience offers more than just language lessons. Students build real-life communication skills while forming international friendships, enjoying creative and sporting activities, and exploring the UK through exciting cultural excursions.

English is used from breakfast to bedtime—not just in the classroom. Whether your child is on the pitch, taking part in challenges, performing on stage, or discovering nature, they’ll gain confidence in English through hands-on, collaborative experiences.

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📍 Location

Set in 60 acres of private grounds and walkable to Ipswich town centre, St Joseph’s College blends the charm of a traditional British boarding school with top-tier sports facilities. As the home of the UK’s largest U18 rugby festival, it’s the perfect setting for our specialist football and rugby camps.

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⚽ Football Coaching Program

This specialised football course is designed for young athletes who are passionate about the sport and eager to grow both on and off the field.

Highlights include:

• Daily football coaching sessions led by UEFA-qualified coaches

• Focus on individual skills, team tactics, fitness, and match awareness

• Video analysis, strength and conditioning, and sports psychology workshops

• Matches and mini-tournaments to apply skills in game scenarios

• Emphasis on teamwork, communication, and leadership—both in English and on the pitch

• All levels welcome: from beginners to club-level players

Football training is integrated into the English+ afternoon sessions, replacing some multi-activity options for those enrolled in the football stream.

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📅 2025 Program Dates

6 July – 19 July

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✅ What’s Included

✔️ 13 nights full-board residential accommodation

✔️ Round-trip airport transfers from/to London Heathrow (scheduled times)

✔️ Daily English language lessons with TEFL-certified teachers

✔️ Specialist football coaching sessions with qualified coaches

✔️ Evening entertainment and social events

✔️ Full-day and local excursions

✔️ English course materials and personalised progress report

✔️ 24-hour supervision and pastoral care

✔️ Special dietary needs accommodated

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🏡 Accommodation & Facilities

• Shared bedrooms (1–4 beds) with shared bathrooms

• Boys and girls housed in separate areas

• Rooms include storage, desk, and chair

• Indoor sports hall, fitness suite, dance studio

• All-weather courts and natural grass fields for football

• Drama studio, chapel, well-being centre

• Walkable to Ipswich town centre

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📚 English Language Learning

• Structured lessons every weekday morning

• Led by certified TEFL instructors

• Emphasis on speaking, listening, reading, writing

• Interactive group projects and real-life English practice

• Progress report and course certificate included

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🍽️ Meals

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily

• Menus include English classics, international favourites, and BBQ nights

• Dessert selection daily: cookies, fruit, crumbles, mousse, and ice cream

• Vegetarian and special dietary options available

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🎭 Activities & Evening Entertainment

For football students, afternoon sessions focus on training and match play.

Evening activities include:

• Movie night 🎬 • Talent show 🎤 • Disco night 🪩

• Campfire & marshmallows 🔥 • Scavenger hunts • Team quizzes

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🌍 Excursions

• Full-day guided trip to London: sightseeing, shopping, and cultural experiences

• Additional trips to Cambridge, Norwich, or nearby towns

• All transport, supervision, entrance fees, and meals included

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✈️ Airport Transfers

• London Heathrow transfers included (scheduled times)

• Approximate travel times: Heathrow – 2 hrs | Gatwick – 2 hrs | Stansted – 1 hr | Luton – 2 hrs

• Off-schedule or other airport transfers available at extra cost

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🧳 Essentials & Extras

• Bedding provided—bring your own towels

• Laundry facilities

• Pocket money suggestion: £30–£50/week (kept securely by staff)

• UK plug adapter required 🔌

• Strict code of conduct: respect, safety, responsibility

• Camps are smoke-free

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🎓 Certification

• Course completion certificate

• Personalised English progress report from TEFL instructor