English Language Summer School in Wiltshire for Juniors & Teens

Course Description: English Language Summer School in Wiltshire for Juniors & Teens

📍 Location & Setting

This immersive English language programme takes place on the beautiful campus of Dauntsey’s School in Wiltshire, set within approximately 150 acres of peaceful English countryside in the Vale of Pewsey. The setting provides a safe, inspiring, and well-supervised environment where students can learn, live, and socialise entirely in English.

The campus features modern, well-equipped classrooms designed specifically for language learning, alongside excellent leisure and activity facilities including a heated indoor swimming pool, sports hall, dance studio, all-weather astro-turf pitches, and extensive outdoor spaces for games and activities. Comfortable boarding accommodation, spacious common rooms, and high-quality dining facilities support a well-rounded residential experience.

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👧👦 Who Can Attend

The programme welcomes international and UK students aged 8–17, with English levels ranging from beginner to advanced (A1–C1).

Students are grouped by:

• Age

• English level

This ensures lessons are appropriately paced, supportive, and challenging for every learner.

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📚 English Lessons & Curriculum

Students receive 15 hours of English lessons per week, delivered in the mornings by experienced and qualified language teachers.

The curriculum follows a competency-based syllabus aligned with the Common European Framework (CEFR), supporting clear progression in:

• Speaking

• Listening

• Reading

• Writing

Lessons are interactive and confidence-building, with a strong focus on communication and practical language use. Beyond the classroom, students practise English naturally during afternoon activities, excursions, and daily social interactions with international peers and native English speakers.

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⏰ Daily Routine

Mornings:

Structured English language lessons in modern classrooms.

Afternoons:

Students choose from a wide range of activities, including:

• Sports

• Arts and crafts

• Dance and music

• Drama

• Adventure activities

Evenings:

A supervised programme of themed events, team games, and social activities designed to encourage friendship-building and real-life English practice in a relaxed environment.

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🏡 Residential Accommodation

Students stay in one of five welcoming boarding houses, organised by age and gender. Accommodation includes single to six-bed dormitories, with shared corridor bathrooms and some en-suite facilities available.

Room allocation is managed on arrival, with careful attention given to placing students alongside others of a similar age. Each boarding house is supported by trained residential staff who provide 24/7 pastoral care, ensuring safety, comfort, and emotional support throughout the stay.

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🍽️ Meals & Dining

Students enjoy a balanced, nutritious diet designed to support concentration, wellbeing, and energy levels.

Daily meals include:

• Cooked and continental breakfast

• Hot lunch and dinner

• Vegetarian options at every meal

• Salad and pasta bars

• Desserts and fresh fruit

Dietary requirements and allergies can be accommodated when communicated in advance. Mealtimes also provide valuable opportunities for students to socialise, mix with other nationalities, and practise English in real-life settings.

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🎭 Activities

The programme offers a wide variety of afternoon and evening activities, including:

• Team and individual sports

• Creative arts and crafts

• Music, dance, and drama

• Outdoor and adventure sessions

This balance supports language development while keeping students engaged, active, and confident.

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🚌 Excursions & Cultural Trips

Each week includes one cultural excursion to a nearby historic English city, such as:

• Salisbury (medieval city)

• Bath (Roman heritage city)

These trips allow students to practise English in authentic real-world settings while exploring British culture, history, and landmarks.

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🚐 Transportation & Transfers (Optional, Paid Separately)

For families who require organised travel support, optional transfers are available:

• Cost: £99 per journey (one way)

• Transfer points:

• Heathrow Airport

• Gatwick Airport

• Bristol Airport

• St Pancras International (Central London)

Transfers operate at scheduled times only, and families are advised to confirm transfer availability before booking flights or trains. All transfers are supervised to ensure student safety and smooth arrivals and departures.

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✅ What’s Included

• 15 hours of English lessons per week

• Residential accommodation

• All meals

• Afternoon and evening activity programme

• One weekly cultural excursion

• 24/7 on-site supervision

• Fully trained and vetted staff team

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⭐ Optional Extras (Paid Separately)

Families may enhance the experience with optional add-ons:

• Theme Park Day Trip – £95

• Full-Day London Trip + West End Show – £199

• Aqua Park Adventure – £80

• Stonehenge Visit – £65

• Laser Quest Experience – £70

• Leader in Training Programme (Ages 16–17) – £80

• English Conversation Classes (6 hours/week) – £150

• Welcome Pack (essentials & merchandise) – £55

Optional trips operate on selected weeks only.

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🎓 Certificate & Outcomes

At the end of the programme, students receive:

• A certificate of achievement

• A written end-of-course report recognising progress and participation

Families often report noticeable improvements in:

• English confidence and fluency

• Independence and maturity

• Social skills and international friendships