Whitgift Summer School, London 11-17 years

Whitgift Summer School in South London has been running since 2015. Whitgift is well located, just 45 minutes from Gatwick Airport and 1 hour from London Heathrow Airport. Utilising fantastic staff, and with inspirational grounds and facilities, our main aim is that every visiting student who stays at Whitgift has an unforgettable and enjoyable educational experience.

Intensive General English 11-17

The Intensive General English Course is motivating, fun and focused. It enhances everyday English skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Lessons also integrate grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. British culture and literature elements are included in the curriculum and are closely linked to the excursions.

Academic Enrichment 11 -13

Students immerse themselves in an exciting three-week course that revolves around English, Maths, and Science. Guided by Whitgift teachers, students will delve into into these subjects, building a strong foundation that will set them on a path to academic success.

Pre IB 14 -17

On this three-week course, students have the chance to study English Language and Acquisition, Maths & Statistics, and Science under the tutorship of experienced IB teachers. Thanks to the modern classrooms and state of the art science laboratories, students can really benefit from the fantastic academic setting Whitgift offers. Additionally, students will be introduced to two of the fundamental aspects of the IB: TOK (Theory of Knowledge) and CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service), meaning that they leave feeling prepared and inspired.

Saturday is a full-day excursion where students depart the school early in the morning to make the most of what London and the South of England have to offer. Students visit cities such as Oxford, London, Cambridge, Brighton and Canterbury. Each visit to a city includes admission to a famous sight. For example, if the students are visiting Cambridge, they will enter King’s College and take a punt on the river.

Wednesday is a half-day excursion. Lessons finish at lunchtime, with the students heading off-site for an afternoon of excitement and adventure. Typical Wednesday afternoon excursions include the London Eye, Leeds Castle, London Dungeon, Aqua Sports Centre, Battersea Power Station and many more.