study English, play sports and see the UK
English language
Training
Learn English at a traditional British Boarding School.
Activities
Team games and outdoor activities
plus options for horse riding, tennis and performing arts
Sightseeing
See the UK
Visit local attractions
available at Caterham School and Downside School
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Caterham School
The prestigious Caterham School overlooks the Surrey Hills and is only 18 miles from central London and 16 miles from Gatwick airport.
Downside School
Downside School is one of the oldest and most prestigious private schools in the country. It occupies a beautiful 500-acre estate at the foot of the Mendip Hills and offers excellent facilities. The centre is ideally situated just 30 minutes south of the city of Bath, in Somerset, and three hours from London.
Accommodation
Accommodation is provided in a mix of single and twin rooms with some triple rooms also available. With separate male and female accommodation and bathrooms are shared between 4-6 students. Laundry is available onsite and free of charge.
summer course fees and dates
Caterham £990 pw
What is included?
Available at Caterham & Downside
15 hours of English lessons per week
Day time sports and activities programme, with a choice of at least 2 activities per session
Full programme of evening activities
2 – 3 excursions per week
Full-board residential accommodation
Welcome party and orientation
Placement test and regular progress tests
End-of-course certificate
24-hour supervision from trained staff
Internet access
School bank service
Caterham: 6th July – 10th August (w/c 13th July is fully booked)
Caterham ages: - 10 – 17 Downside ages: 8 – 12 & 13 – 17
2 to 4 week courses available
summer course + tennis - Downside School
£1,115 per week plus £85 registration fee
What is included?
15 hours of English language classes
6 hours of tennis
A professional tennis coach helps your child with ball skills, serving, developing match play techniques, skills and fitness. This takes place on site.
6th July – 17th August
8 – 12 and 13 – 17
2 to 4 week courses available
summer course + horse riding - Downside School
£1,235 pw plus £85 registration fee
What is included?
15 hours of English language classes
6 hours of horse riding (twice a week for 3 hours)
Your child will receive tuition at a local approved stable in walking, trotting, cantering, jumping, hacking and horse management (according to level).
6th July – 17th August
8 – 12, 13 – 17
2 to 4 week courses available
summer course + performing arts - Caterham School
£1,035 pw plus £85 registration fee
What is included?
15 hours of English language classes
9 hours of performing arts (6 sessions of 1.5 hours) classes
This course is designed to give students the opportunity to improve their English skills whilst learning and practising specialist skills in performing arts.
Students will prepare and perform a short musical or play in front of the school.
They will take on the roles of writer, director, costume designer, sound engineer and actor, and be responsible for writing the script and rehearsing.
6th – 20th July 20th July – 3rd August
12 – 17
2 week courses are available
summer course + Harry Potter - Caterham School & Downside School
Caterham £1,105 pw
What is included?
15 hours of English language classes
6 hours of Harry Potter-related activities and learning
Classes in magic, wizardry and a study of Harry Potter characters.
Harry Potter trail in Oxford, including Christchurch College and the Bodleian library.
Harry Potter movie night, a themed disco and quiz
A visit to the Harry Potter set at Warner Brothers Studio, London.
Caterham: 6th - 20th July or 20th July – 3rd August
Caterham ages: 12 – 17 Downside ages: 8 – 12, 13 – 17
2 week courses are available