Experience English at Summer School at Woodbridge School in Suffolk, England

Course Description: Experience English at Summer School at Woodbridge School in Suffolk, England

Program Overview

Ideal for students aged 8 to 13, this immersive summer experience offers more than just language lessons. Students develop real-life communication skills while making international friendships, participating in creative activities, and exploring the UK through cultural excursions.

English is used from breakfast to bedtime - not just in the classroom. Whether your child is playing sports, solving challenges, performing on stage, or discovering nature, they’ll be gaining confidence in English through hands-on, collaborative experiences.

This 13-night residential program combines high-quality TEFL instruction with fun and meaningful afternoon activities, daily evening entertainment, and exciting excursions, all within a secure and inspiring school setting.

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📍 Location Woodbridge School is located in the historic Suffolk town of Woodbridge. The 45-acre private campus, established in 1662, is just a short walk from the town centre and features excellent facilities tailored to younger learners. Students are accommodated in the School House, with boys and girls housed on separate floors, creating a vibrant and safe camp atmosphere.

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📅 2026 Program Dates

• Session 1: Sunday 5 July – Saturday 18 July

• Session 2: Sunday 19 July – Saturday 1 August

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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 ✔️ English+ activity sessions (sports, arts, drama, team games, workshops) ✔️ Daily 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 (2–5 beds) with shared bathrooms

• Separate sleeping areas for boys and girls

• Rooms include clothes storage, desk, and chair

• Free Wi-Fi across campus

• Indoor sports dome, 350-seat theatre & computer labs

• Outdoor sports fields, astroturf, and tennis courts

• Recreation room with sofas, games, and table tennis

• On-site laundry (once a week)

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English Language Learning

• Structured English lessons every weekday morning

• Classroom Lessons led by certified TEFL instructors

• Focus on practical speaking, listening, reading & writing

• English used throughout the day - not just in class

• Progress report and certificate at the end of the programme

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Project Work

• Roll up, roll up - magazine content creators wanted! 🗞️

• Each student is tasked with creating at least 1 page for the school magazine

• English level appropriate topics learnt in classroom lessons

• Real life English experience during activities and excursions

• Magazine contribution ideas include "my day at Camp", short news stories, an advert for excursion destination - the options are endless

• All students take a copy of their magazine home with them at the end of the stay

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Meals

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily in the dining hall

• Sample menu includes English breakfasts, roast dinners, pasta nights, BBQs, and international dishes

• Hot and cold options available

• Good portions and plenty of options

• Daily dessert selection: cookies, crumbles, fruit, mousse, ice cream bar

• Vegetarian and special dietary options available

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Activities & Evening Entertainment

Afternoon English+ sessions include: • Team sports (football, basketball, dodgeball) • Creative arts & drama workshops • STEM & outdoor nature exploration • Leadership & life skills challenges

Evening activities may include: • Campfire & marshmallows 🔥 • Movie night • Disco night 🪩 • Talent show 🎤 • Team quizzes & scavenger hunts

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Excursions

• Full-day trip to London (guided sightseeing, shopping & cultural exploration)

• Additional trips to Cambridge, Norwich, or nearby towns

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

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Airport Transfers

• London Heathrow (included at scheduled arrival/departure times) Arrivals: 10:00–15:00 • Departures: 12:00–17:00

• Approximate journey times: • Heathrow – 3 hrs • Gatwick – 2 hrs 45 min • Stansted – 1 hr 45 min • Luton – 2 hrs 45 min

Transfers from other airports or outside scheduled times incur additional fees

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Essentials & Extras

• Bedding provided (duvets, sheets, pillows) — bring your own towels

• Laundry facilities available (small fee)

• Suggested pocket money: £30–£50/week (kept securely by staff)

• UK 3-pin plug adapter required 🔌

• Students agree to a code of conduct covering respect, safety, and responsibility

• Camps are non-smoking and screen-light — phones not required

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Certification

• Certificate of course completion

• Personalised English progress report from TEFL instructor

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🕗 Sample Daily Routine

7:45 am: Breakfast

8:45 am: Morning Assembly - everyone gathers together to start the day off right, receive important notices and schedule for the day

9:00 am: English sessions - classroom based lessons with breaks, working on core English skills, practice, vocabulary, grammar and fluency.

12:00 pm: Lunch

1:00 pm: Project Time - work on your school magazine

3:00 pm: Activity sessions - choose from a workshop, creative option or sport.

6:00 pm: Dinner

7:30 pm: Evening Group Activity - assemble in your teams to take part in tonight's activity, from problem solving team challenges to more relaxed movie nights, or water fights, campfire or disco!

10:30 pm: Bedtime and lights out