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Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury, UK

Coding & Tech Academy for Juniors at Shrewsbury School

Name: Coding & Tech Academy for Juniors at Shrewsbury School
Start: 2026-07-15
End: 2026-07-29
Location: Shrewsbury School

Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury, UK

Founded in 2002, welcomed 54 nationalities in 2023, British Council and English UK

age icon 11-16 years old

time icon 2 weeks

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Program Details

Course Description: Coding & Tech Academy for Juniors at Shrewsbury School

Step into a future-focused summer at one of England’s most historic boarding schools. The Shrewsbury Coding & Tech Academy combines hands-on coding, robotics, and game design with high-quality English learning, sports, activities, and UK excursions—all within a safe, supportive boarding environment.

Hosted at Shrewsbury School, founded in 1552 and set on a stunning riverside campus, this programme is perfect for curious learners who want to build technical skills, confidence, and international friendships.

📍 Location

Historic Shrewsbury School, Shropshire, England
Beautiful campus beside the River Severn
Traditional and modern facilities combined
Approx. 1.5 hrs from Manchester & Birmingham airports
Approx. 3–4 hrs from London Heathrow

💻 Coding & Tech Academy (12 hrs/week)

Coding fundamentals or advanced project work
Robotics & game design using Raspberry Pi (4)
Python-based interactive projects
Logical thinking, creativity & problem-solving
Suitable for beginners to advanced learners
Additional cost: £180 per week

📘 English Programme (15 hrs/week)

English Skills, Workshops & Presentations
Grammar, reading, writing, listening & speaking
Confidence-focused, communicative lessons
Small groups for personalised support
Levels: A1–C1
Max class size: 12 students
End-of-course certificate included

🕘 Sample Weekly Timetable (Overview)

Morning

🍳 Breakfast & morning meeting
💻 Coding & Tech sessions (4 mornings per week)
⚽ Sports, team-building & creative activities (2 mornings)

Afternoon

📘 English Skills & English Workshops
🏙️ Active learning, clubs & supervised free time
🚌 Excursions on selected days

Evening

🍽️ Dinner & evening meeting
🎉 Social programme:
Welcome games
Pool party
BBQ & garden games
Colour run
Ceilidh (traditional dancing)
🛏️ Bedtime in boarding houses

🗺️ Excursions (2 per week)

Warwick Castle & shopping in Bullring
Chester
Liverpool
Severn Valley Railway
Blists Hill Victorian Town

(All travel by private coach)

🏡 Accommodation & Welfare

Boarding houses with 1–4 bed rooms
Shared bathrooms
Resident house parents on site
Staff-to-student ratio: at least 1:4
24/7 supervision & pastoral care
Restricted mobile phone access

🍽️ Meals & Nutrition

🥐 Breakfast, 🍴 lunch & 🍽️ dinner daily
Snacks provided
Nutritious, international menus
All dietary needs catered for

✈️ Transfers

Free airport transfers from:
London Heathrow
Manchester
Birmingham
Available on published arrival/departure days
Flights between 09:00–16:00

🌟 Why Families Choose This Programme

💡 Unique blend of tech + English + activities
🏫 Historic boarding school with outstanding facilities
🌍 Diverse international mix + English Student Hosts
🔐 Safe, structured, and supportive environment
🎓 Ideal foundation for future study in tech & STEM

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