study English, play sports and see the UK
English language
Training
Learn English at a traditional British Boarding School.
Activities
Sports and activitites
Play sports and take part in activities with new friends from all over the world.
Sightseeing
See the UK
Go sightseeing and visit famous cities across the UK.
Plumpton College summer courses with Bucksmore Education
Plumpton College is situated in the quiet village of Plumpton, nestled in the rolling hills of the South Downs National Park, an area of outstanding beauty, 10 miles from the seaside town of Brighton.
With a sprawling site of 900 hectares, including tennis courts, sports fields, vineyards, a sports hall, an animal care centre and a forest, Plumpton College has a wide range of opportunities for sports and activities and in safe and secure setting.
Plumpton College also has the largest horse riding stables in the south of England. Bucksmore students can choose to undertake horse riding lessons as an optional extra, making use of the indoor and outdoor riding schools.
Plumpton College provides both single and twin bedrooms in separate male and female accommodation blocks, and all bathrooms are shared between 4-6 students. Laundry is available onsite and free of charge.
Bucksmore Summer Programme 2 weeks
A residential course with 20 hours of tuition each week and a maximum class size of 11 students, Bucksmore Summer is a classic English language course that immerses students aged 10-13 or 13-16 in the English language. Combined with a fun-filled activity and excursion programme, this programme is ideal for students wanting more from their summer and who, mostly, will be on their first summer school away from home.
fees and dates 2023
Weekly fee £1,560
What is included?
Full-board accommodation
Insurance
Airport transfers (Heathrow & Gatwick airports)
Enrolment on Bucksmore Assessment
Personalised report card & certificate
Entrances to attractions on excursions
Full activity programme with 2 full-day and one half-day excursions per week.
27th June - 11th July
Ages 10-13.
2 weeks only
27th June - 8th August
13-16 year olds
courses up to 6 weeks
coding 13-16 year olds
Bucksmore Coding provides students of all language abilities with the opportunity to combine English language tuition with learning the fundamental elements of software design.
This is a unique opportunity for students to bring together two key languages for the future: English and programming. The course runs as part of the larger Bucksmore Summer programme, with the addition of 7.5 hours of coding classes in a modern computer laboratory in place of English lessons.
- Bucksmore Coding includes:
- 15 hours of English tuition each week
- 7.5 hours of computer coding classes each week
- 2 full day excursions and 1 half day trip per week
- Full afternoon and evening activity programme including sporting, cultural and fun games
- Bucksmore end-of-course Assessment
- Maximum class size of 11 students
veterinary experience 13-16 year olds
The Animal Care programme at Plumpton will give students the opportunity to see and engage with our extensive range of animals: from amphibians and fish to birds, mammals and reptiles. Students have 7.5 hours of Animal Care tuition per week spending time in the specialist Animal Care unit, learning how to care for animals along with what they need as well as handling some of Plumpton’s small animals.
Most of the time spent in the animal management unit will be interactive. As well as this, student’s have 15 hours of English tuition per week as well as activities and excursions out of classes.
Bucksmore Animal Care includes:
- 15 hours of English tuition each week
- 7.5 hours of animal care classes each week
- 2 full-day excursions and 1 half-day excursion
- Full afternoon and evening activity programme including sporting, cultural and fun games
- Bucksmore end-of-course Assessment
- Maximum class size of 11 students
Bucky Adventure
Bucky Adventure is a summer school experience that combines English language with adventure activities such as sailing, mountain biking and kayaking.
With 20 hours of English tuition each week and a maximum class size of 11 students, the course immerses students aged 13-16 in the English language. With great access to water sports and adventure facilities in the local area, students are able to go hiking, mountain biking and take advantage of the water sports available.
Bucky Adventure includes:
- 20 hours of English tuition each week
- 2 full day excursions and 1 half day trip per week
- Adventure activities including mountain biking, sailing, raft building and horse riding.
- Bucksmore end-of-course Assessment
- Maximum class size of 11 students
fees and dates 2022 for coding, veterinary experience and Bucky Adventure
£1,475 per week
Coding minimum 2 weeks Veterinary experience minimum 2 weeks Bucky Adventure 2 weeks only
Prices are fully inclusive, meaning that the only money students need to bring is for souvenirs!
5th July- 2nd August
13-16 year olds