Pro Tennis English Summer School at Millfield School, Somerset England

Course Description: Pro Tennis English Summer School at Millfield School, Somerset England

Program Overview

Join us at the Summer School for an unforgettable tennis experience! Alongside engaging English lessons in the mornings and exciting team activities in the evenings, students spend a total of eight morning and afternoon sessions on court in their second week, developing their skills under the guidance of professional coaches. 

Our expert coaching programme – designed by Jamie Murray and delivered by LTA-qualified coaches – offers fun, dynamic, and challenging sessions suitable for all abilities. From complete beginners to advanced players, every student receives the support they need to grow in confidence and enjoy their time on court. 

This programme not only improves tennis skills but also encourages teamwork, resilience, and confidence – all while helping students make new friends, practise English, and create lasting memories.

Why choose English+ Tennis Summer School?

• Professional coaching tailored to individual levels

• Technical development: serving, rallying, strokes, footwork

• Tactical awareness and match play

• Fitness and coordination exercises

• Fun games and team challenges

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📍 Location Located in Somerset, just a few hours from London, Millfield School combines outstanding facilities with a welcoming boarding environment. Known for its world-class sports, arts and academic facilities, it provides the perfect setting for the English Summer School. 

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What’s Included

✔️ 13 nights full-board residential accommodation

✔️ Daily English lessons with TEFL-qualified teachers

✔️ 1 week of intense professionally-coached Tennis sessions

✔️ English+ afternoon activity programme (sports, arts, life skills, etc.)

✔️ Daily evening entertainment and themed events

✔️ Full-day excursions (entry fees, transport, and meals included)

✔️ Airport transfers from/to London Heathrow (at scheduled times)

✔️ All course materials and a personalised English progress report

✔️ Certificate of completion

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English Lessons

• Taught by qualified TEFL instructors in small classes (average: 15 students)

• Interactive, project-based lessons designed to build confidence

• Focused on real-world communication, teamwork, and creativity

• All students receive a final progress report and completion certificate

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Pro Tennis Programme

• 1 week of professionally instructed Tennis sessions from LTA-qualified coaches

• Tennis programme developed by Jamie Murray, 7-time major doubles champion

• Includes: • Team-based games and mini matches • Forehand firepower • Backhand brilliance • Volley & smash training • Doubles strategy • Serve & return dominance • Beat the coach • Tennis Olympics & team challenges • Tournament

• Equipment provided

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Accommodation

• Dormitory-style rooms in boarding hourse residence

• Single and shared rooms (1–5 beds), grouped by gender and age

• Shared bathrooms, cleaned weekly

• 24/7 supervision by trained residential staff

• Free Wi-Fi in residence

• On-site laundry available

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Meals

• Full board: breakfast, lunch, dinner daily

• Served in the school’s modern dining hall

• Sample menu includes: English breakfasts, roast dinners, BBQs, pasta nights, desserts

• Vegetarian and dietary requirements catered for with care

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Activities & Evening Entertainment

Daily English+ activities include: • Sports: football, cricket, basketball • Creative arts, drama, dance, crafts • Team-building games, life skills, and leadership workshops

Evening entertainment may include: • Campfires & marshmallows 🔥 • Talent shows & movie nights 🎤 • Quiz nights & scavenger hunts • Aqua fun & discos 🎉

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Excursions

3 full-day cultural excursions include:

• Oxford

• Bath

• Glastonbury

Supervised travel, meals, and entrance fees included

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Airport Transfers

Round-trip airport transfers included from London Heathrow (scheduled times): • Arrivals: 10:00–15:00 • Departures: 12:00–17:00

Optional transfers (extra fee) from: • London Heathrow - approx. 2 hrs 20 min • London Gatwick – approx. 2 hrs 40 min • London Luton – approx. 3 hrs • Bristol Airport – approx. 50 min

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Essentials & Extras

• Laundry available on-site

• Bedding provided (students must bring towels)

• Suggested pocket money: £30–£50 per week (securely held by staff)

• Mobile phones discouraged during program hours to encourage immersion

• UK plug adapter required (Type G – 3-pin)

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Certification

• Course completion certificate for all students

• Personalised English progress report from their TEFL instructor

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Sample Schedule

Sunday

🕒 Arrival Day & Airport Transfer

Welcome Tour & Staff Introductions

Monday & Tuesday

🕗 Morning: English Lessons

🕐 Afternoon Project work followed by Workshops / Activities

🕖 Evening: Group Activity

Wednesday

🕗 All Day: Full Day Excursion

🕖 Evening: Relaxed Group Activity

Thursday & Friday

🕗 Morning: English Lessons

🕐 Afternoon Project work followed by Workshops / Activities

🕖 Evening: Group Activity

Saturday

🕗 All Day: Full Day Excursion

🕖 Evening: Relaxed Group Activity

Sunday

🕗 Morning: English Lessons

🕐 Afternoon Project work followed by Workshops / Activities

🕖 Evening: Group Activity

Monday & Tuesday

🕗 Morning: Tennis 🎾

🕐 Afternoon: Tennis 🎾

🕖 Evening: Group Activity

Wednesday

🕗 All Day: Full Day Excursion

🕖 Evening: Relaxed Group Activity

Thursday

🕗 Morning:Tennis 🎾

🕐 Afternoon: Tennis 🎾

🕖 Evening: Group Activity

Friday

🕗 Morning: Tennis 🎾

🕐 Afternoon: Tennis 🎾

🕖 Evening: Staff and Student Formal Dinner and Disco with certificate presentation

Saturday

🕒 Departure Day & Airport Transfer